Minigiant Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hello everyone Trying to decide on what regiment to make my cavalry army. Army list here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330006-1850pt-cavalry-list/?do=findComment&comment=4632137 First, I am using Ragnaroks as my Leman Russ' I have a few thoughts on what regiments, all of which I am trying to create something both unique and grim dark 1. Praetorians. Unlike anything else, more Household Cavalry than Life Guards. Riding Death Rider horses 2. Savlar Chem-Riders. Again on death rider horses, going for double rebreather action. *To achieve horses, I will be chopping up the models, sculpting back together minus bodies, casting up multiples to save time. I consider myself a good converter so not a problem. They will be based with snow. What do you think? Any cool conversion ideas? Would another regiment all on horses be even cooler? Really want to hear your thoughts on this Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Well, I can't suggest any regiments but if you need riders (including pretorians) then you can find them here: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/victorian-guard?pagesize=12 The cavalry I am converting will be riding badgers like these (but my astra militarum are squats): http://www.manticgames.com/mantic-shop/kings-of-war/dwarfs/product/dwarf-berserker-brock-riders-regiment-10-figures.html There is also a company that make steam powered horses (that look pretty cool) but I can't remember what they are called. EDIT: Here they are: http://www.coppermineminiatures.co.uk/shop/4591042195 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4637782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigiant Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 There is also a company that make steam powered horses (that look pretty cool) but I can't remember what they are called. EDIT: Here they are: http://www.coppermineminiatures.co.uk/shop/4591042195 Link doesnt work, site is down I think. Which is a shame because a Vostroyan army on steam powered horses would look great Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4637791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Praetorians would look really cool, but Savlar likely easier to do? Either way keep us updated on your progress :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4637793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Savlar could be done with the new Genestealer cult minis. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4637803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigiant Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Savlar could be done with the new Genestealer cult minis. Could do, I am leaning more towards Victoria miniatures route. Kilt legs, Cadian arms and torso, Chem mask heads, Chem tank backpacks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4638045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carraigf Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Check out curios constructs as well - they have lots of British themed cav torsos to choose from - vic's kilted legs are awesome - can't recommend her stuff enough Edit - link: http://kirtongames.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=64_160&product_id=1177 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4638424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'm Heckus Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Praetorian, definitely. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4638436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigiant Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 For the Praetorians my thoughts are too use DK models, head swap to pith helmets are remove the gas mask tubing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4638550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 DK models are smaller than regular guardsmen so the heads probably wont fit too well. Not to mention they're actually one piece so you had to cut them out.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4638981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigiant Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 DK models are smaller than regular guardsmen so the heads probably wont fit too well. Not to mention they're actually one piece so you had to cut them out..Cutting them is not a problem, currently cutting up 5 for my command squad, so my command are standing around having dismounted. Scale is a worry, think Victoria miniatures may work as they are less 'Heroic' But currently leaning towards Savlar 57th Chem-Riders 'Moss Raiders' Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4639448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just noticed this! I would love to see some WIP pics. I'm doing something similar (using the DKoK Deathrider list) Though I'm not brave enough to go full cavalry! The Praetorian bitz will look epic with the Deathrider mounts, kinda like Charge of the Light Bregade (hopefully with a better end!) As I said, looking forward to seeing how this project develops. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4639468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigiant Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Just noticed this! I would love to see some WIP pics. I'm doing something similar (using the DKoK Deathrider list) Though I'm not brave enough to go full cavalry! The Praetorian bitz will look epic with the Deathrider mounts, kinda like Charge of the Light Bregade (hopefully with a better end!) As I said, looking forward to seeing how this project develops. Be Brave and go full cavalry. I want to convert up some Heavy weapon teams being towed by horses Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4639688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noserenda Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Full cavalry ftw, working through 15 Death Riders and 2 Cold One towed Rapiers at the mo to form the core. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4641438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettfp Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 It would be fun too see another Savlar army on here. We could join forces and steal EVERYTHING!! I also can recommend Vic Minis...good stuff Also, I know its a very different style to the 2 regiments you said but the Attilans are supposed to be purely cavalry, and I don't think I've seen it done before. http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Attilan_Rough_Riders I love how original GW is with naming things sometimes Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4641961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigiant Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have settled on the Savlar 57th Chem-Riders 'Moss Raiders' Started work converting DK Death Rider horses with no riders Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4643226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigiant Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 With Savlar,do you think their tank crews wouldnt wear chem masks, and instead modify the tanks air filters to share the chems? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4644751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettfp Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 With Savlar,do you think their tank crews wouldnt wear chem masks, and instead modify the tanks air filters to share the chems? I've been wondering the same thing for my chem dogs as I'm planning on doing my first tank soon. I suppose it could go either way but I'm giving mine masks just so they fit with the rest of the army. The whole idea of savlar armies is that they steal bits and pieces so maybe some do and some dont Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4645535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigiant Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 With Savlar,do you think their tank crews wouldnt wear chem masks, and instead modify the tanks air filters to share the chems? I've been wondering the same thing for my chem dogs as I'm planning on doing my first tank soon. I suppose it could go either way but I'm giving mine masks just so they fit with the rest of the army. The whole idea of savlar armies is that they steal bits and pieces so maybe some do and some dont Maybe your crew stole mine ;-) I am leaning the other way. As masks and individual chem tanks are bulky and would take up a lot of room inside. I have also decided my Leman Russ shall be Ragnaroks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4645566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettfp Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Haha yeah maybe. Im gonna use the FW renegade tank crew with any chaos symbols removed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4645572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigiant Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Ooh maybe Drookian Fen Riders Regiment. Opened up this can of worms again Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4646389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I saw this and thought... it's different... :) : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/676985183/venus-1888-woman-at-war?ref=thanks_share Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4649972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I see what you mean. They would be interesting, Inso. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4651094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Mad Robot have a selection of bits for a "build a biker" set. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/330386-cavalry-army-thoughts/#findComment-4651131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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