Joe Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Look no further than the Sportster Motorcycle from Mad Robot Miniatures. Stumbled across this earlier and I remembered a conversation on here about Rough Riders recently, so I thought I'd share it with you. It's definitely a nifty alternative to the cavalry models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Maybe if you ran Catachans Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4609091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackedDuck Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I'd consider a head/torso swap and maybe try to add a lance in somewhere but apart from that it looks okay imo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4609313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Checking out the site it looks like you get the bike, a choice between bare or sleeved arms and a selection of legs (some of which look good) but no mention of torsos or heads so I would guess you either use Cadian bits or buy something similar from another supplier. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4609519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 It does come with a torso and head as well (it's the one on the model), but aye, a wider selection would be nice. It shouldn't take much work to adjust it for say, a Cadian Rough Rider squad or some such. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4609522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Something like this is how I want rough rider cav. Long sleeve arms the correct legs (I'd use all of them for variety) correct headswap and torso, a few good bits, should be pretty good. Better than horses. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4609523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Better than horses. I don't know about that. Horses came in pretty handy in Afganhistan for Special Forces... It's a pretty cool Idea, especially with some special weapons for fast hit and run troops... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4609540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 It does come with a torso and head as well (it's the one on the model), but aye, a wider selection would be nice. It shouldn't take much work to adjust it for say, a Cadian Rough Rider squad or some such. Think you may want to check again This is a PREORDER for one Sportster Style Motorcycle, along with a single pair of legs and a single pair of arms. Please choose your arm and leg styles from the dropdown menus below. I have been using bikes from Ramschackle games along with Cadian bits and brass rod and this is what I ended up with Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4609556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 I stand corrected. I did consider throwing together a post tackling conversion materials for the Imperial Guard specifically, but more inclined to pointing out the best places to find bits that match faction x or y. I hadn't heard of Ramshackle before now, though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4609568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad robot Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Just to clarify for you guys, the preorder was for the basic single bike. It is meant to give people a way to work with some other parts and do a conversion. Once these are released on Feb 1st, there will be 3 and 5 bike deals that will include a choice of heads and torsos as well I also have plans for additional arms, including a few holding a lance of some kind. -Steve Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4609735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 That's good to know Steve, thanks for the info :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4609755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Better than horses. I don't know about that. Horses came in pretty handy in Afganhistan for Special Forces... It's a pretty cool Idea, especially with some special weapons for fast hit and run troops... I meant for my asthetically prefferance only. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4610655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'm Heckus Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 oh I am soooo painting my 10-man praetorian light calvary to prove you wrong! You wait. Having lived on a farm with real horses I can tell you with some authority that they are hateful beasts that are constantly out to get you(whether it's biting you in the arm pit because you closed a gate or jabbing at your toes with razor edged hooves), best left for glue. Plastic horses, on the other hand, are majestic creatures (if done right) that paint up beautifully. For mine I avoided trying to model the exploding lances and just went with pistol and chainsword. Again: Real horses = hateful beasts. Plastic horses = glorious chargers. I may have issues... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4611154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 My WFB army is brettonians... I played at least half my games with 100% cavalry... I just don't want horses in my imperial guard... I blame the motorbike scenes from Indiana Jones and the last crusade... and playing a lot of benifit gigs for bikers in general... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4611189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Having lived on a farm with real horses I can tell you with some authority that they are hateful beasts that are constantly out to get you(whether it's biting you in the arm pit because you closed a gate or jabbing at your toes with razor edged hooves), best left for glue. Bahaha, half my family would agree with you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/329376-rough-rider-alternative-you-say/#findComment-4611469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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