Nova_chron Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 As the title says I need some help tracking down some good bits for frostblades/great frost blades I'm thinking claymore and Dane axes or the like because it would look super cool Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331045-great-frost-blade-ideas-and-sources/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandlemad Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Well, there's a two-handed wolfy power axe as part of the normal 40k plastic SW kit. The axes that come with the wolf guard terminators and the thunderwolf riders are a bit more subtle, lots of runes; they've one handed but would work better in two hands. There's the frost weapons belonging to the 40k plastic wulfen; they have a cool jagged look but they're bloody big even for the wulfen, so they might be too massive for a normal PA marine or even a terminator. - The classic two-handers are the grey knights force swords, popular and cheap to pick up on bits sites. They come with PA and terminator arms that will fit well but they don't look very Fenrisian or particularly icy. Maybe for Terran warriors? - There's the two-handed chainswords from the FW close combat upgrade kits, they would absolutely do if you gave them an ice effect. The eviscerators from the 40k assault marines would do too. - Axes from the WHFB dwarf longbeards? Heavily armoured gauntlets, lots of runes and knotwork. Nice thing here is that you would also get a heap of single-handed axes and combat shields to spread around grey slayers and other rank-and-file. - A decent looking option might be to take the heads from FW's cataphractii power axes and give them longer hafts, maybe from the NL chainglaives? The heads have a sexy viking-ish bearded axe look and the hafts have a good curve on them. That curve puts me in mind of Adrian Smith's old drawings of WHFB norse barbarians, makes for a good look and a strong swing - You might find the WHFB chaos warrior great weapons would work. Trim the arrows a little and they're not unduly chaotic. Might be the most economical option. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331045-great-frost-blade-ideas-and-sources/#findComment-4657652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin_cse Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Kromlech has some great looking weapons that would be perfect: http://bitsofwar.com/18-legionaries Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331045-great-frost-blade-ideas-and-sources/#findComment-4657807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 The 40k Space Wolves Upgrade Pack has a very nice Frost Sword and Frost Axe in it (you could use the shoulder pads for Veterans or something). https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Space-Wolves-Upgrades Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331045-great-frost-blade-ideas-and-sources/#findComment-4657886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks for all the ideas guys I'll have a look this evening after work. My only issue with the SW upgrade set weapons is I already have them on some minis and don't want to much "sameyness" if that makes sense. I'll probably start a plog shortly once I get my hobby mojo going again Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331045-great-frost-blade-ideas-and-sources/#findComment-4658041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalvationOfReason Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 The Dwarf Ironbreakers also have some nice axes and hammers, plus large shields with a very Norse-esque feel to them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331045-great-frost-blade-ideas-and-sources/#findComment-4659709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfran Morkai Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Any further ideas on stand ins? I'm loving some of the options thrown up, just want to see what's out there, one of mine will definitely be the Heavy Chainsword from the FW upgrade kits as otherwise I'd never really use that bit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331045-great-frost-blade-ideas-and-sources/#findComment-4684677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofAllTradez Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 These are what i decided to use they look awesome. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spellcrow-Wolves-Space-Knights-Frost-Weapons-WOLVES-BITS-/262662421829 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331045-great-frost-blade-ideas-and-sources/#findComment-4684918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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