suxdavide Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I have some old terminators I wish to reuse in something different ( I don't like much the models ) built but nor primered nor hard glued (I can detach the arms if I wish so easily ).What do you suggest?I'm referring to these models (which are not mine) http://chaptermasters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Ultramarine-old-terminators.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Terrain statues? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4563494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 They're rather solid models and not really to the scale of much else these days so it's tricky. Some arms from the new terminators may bring them to life a little - whats your plan? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4563496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suxdavide Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 I have no plan, they're stuck in an old box with a lot of dust: I was browsing a bit the internet for inspiration but I found none :(I was thinking maybe as decor for other marines (casualties) but meh Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4563498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikhalLeNoir Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hack the legs and torsi into pieces and use them as base for truescale marines. There need some greenstuffing to be done, but it is fairly.easy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4563519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Runner Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Before we had the plastic termies (so going back to late 90's early 00's) there were some great tutorials and stuff around. The main conversions I tried were adding bulk - plasticard spacer plates attached to the sides of the torsos (to widen them a bit) and add some to the shoulder pads for more ornate details. If you have a jewelers saw you can cut and re-position legs, or even add to the length if you cut through and add more spacers - similar to the true-scale tutorials. It's really down to your imagination. There was a french guy that did some amazing conversions using these - made a Grey Knight unit and retinue. Brother S..... - just can't remember the name! They're cracking mini's and I have about 50 or 60 Deathwing termies that need some love, though I'll likely use them as they are to give some boots on the ground :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4563523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dallo Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 The other (more boring, but less effort) option is to strip and sell them on eBay or the like. If you can find the right buyer, you can get a fair price for older stuff, then you could just buy some newer terminators. That, or try some of the conversions mentioned above. Dallo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4563575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suxdavide Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Actually the models I own are in plastic, but I'm finding no inspiration at all, Also I'm not into selling them I'll probably finish with using them as casualties :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4564411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Aren't they too static for casualties? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4564416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suxdavide Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Probably I'd disassemble them Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4564426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Why don't you convert them into Chaos Obliterators, or into Ad Mech troops of some sort? If they are plastic, it should be easy to chop them up. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4564437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Man... so ething that old will never be built again... chopping them up would be a shame to some folks... Myself I just rehabbed a metal terminator librarian... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4564562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Man... so ething that old will never be built again... chopping them up would be a shame to some folks... Myself I just rehabbed a metal terminator librarian... They are just plastic Terminators: Actually the models I own are in plastic So chopping them up isn't really losing vintage models or anything. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4564570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrolf the Cunning Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I like the idea of the terrain statues myself. It is the easiest option and preserves the models if you later change your mind. I have started some modification of some metal terminators from the same era (WIP) in terms of cutting at waist and using plasticard to bulk out the feet, waist and shoulders. It can get pretty close to the proportions of more recent models but still look incredibly static and are not very rewarding for the amount of time invested. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4565014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Runner Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Man... so ething that old will never be built again... chopping them up would be a shame to some folks... Myself I just rehabbed a metal terminator librarian... They are just plastic Terminators: Actually the models I own are in plastic So chopping them up isn't really losing vintage models or anything. I disagree - they are old, out of production mini's, so they do have some nostalgia and value to collectors. Given that they were originally released in the 1995 version of Space Huilk (2nd ed SH and 40k), I'd say they're 'vintage' being over 20 years old @suxdavide - the real question you need to ask is what do you want to do with them? Yes, they're a little small compared to current mini's, but they're still perfectly viable and usable if you want to bulk out the army or try some different first company formations. Or, as has been suggested, you could make some statuary terrain, or even a diorama. Or a diorama terrain piece, with them battling against something (genestealers?) as a frontage to a building in a similar way to the Parthenon. As they are plastic, you can do some very easy arm conversions, with a few careful cuts below the shoulder pads and some re-positioning. With a bit of Green Stuff (or other modelling compound) you can even alter the angle of the arms to add more movement. Hope that helps Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4565085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I would probably go the statue route. Simple enough and quick enough. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4565177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Killmer Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Well if they would be the metal guys from the starter box you could arm them with wierd pincers or other tool-like stuff and use them as servitors :) Compared to the huge techmarine in harness they would be in scale. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4565202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 You should ebay them.You might get lucky and have someone who digs the old models notice them. Then spend that money on new models, or strippers, or gambling or whatever. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4565424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suxdavide Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'll probably keep them for a little diorama the day I'll find myself ready for it. I don't want to sell them nor I want to slash them without much to gain :(Thank you all for your kind suggestions :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4565554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I have 30 such terminators. I just use them, old bases and all. I like to give people fits when I do. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4565701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 You will find with new plastic arms applied they will look a lot more dynamic rather than the old arms by their sides. If you think they are lacking in height just add a 1mm shimmy under they're feet. This comes from a man who has previously resurrected many old metal TDA's and has another 40+ squirrelled away. Best example is old TDA Grey Knights: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327883-how-to-reuse-old-terminators/#findComment-4565826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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