Brink Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 So I have a dilemma and I came here hoping to solve it. For my own homebrew chapter I want a ground assault unit that uses storm shields and the only kind i've seen put out by GW belong to terminators and are rather small. So any clues or ideas on where/how to build one? Thanks for listening! For the Emperor! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 This shield from Scribor is pretty close to as tall as a Marine (squatty GK, based on what I just grabbed off the table), so it could serve as a tower shield. These shields from Scribor do not, however, have a built in hand to attach to your marine's arm, so you'd have to deal with that in your own way. http://sciborminiatures.com/en_,shop.php?art=1099 Scribor also makes round shields and a number of other styles, but I don't have any others to give you size references. I'd imagine their "big" shields are too big for a normal Marine, though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Aldric Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I have no idea how expensive this would be as bitz but the GW DeathWatch Kill Team has two giant Stormshield made for normal space marines.:https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/deathwatch-kill-team Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corswain Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Deathwing Knight shields are pretty big but will require a bit of work for non-Unforgiven. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrolf the Cunning Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 There is also one in the Space Wolf box. It is a lot smaller than the Deathwatch one if that is what you'd prefer. The Space Wolf specific components should be pretty easy to shave off. I think there is also a similar one in the Dark Angel Veteran box (that is also being sold as the Fallen now). On mobile so can't post pics at present. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Raptor Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The Vanguard Veterans box comes with Storm Shields for regular Marines, too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenderleech Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Anvil Industries, but again, no hands on the back. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 If you're looking to scratch build then you'll need some plasticard, probably 1-2mm thick.Alternatively, you could use Forgeworld Boarding or Breacher shields. Some Shapeways stores like Pop Goes the Monkey have shields with the FW Boarding aesthetic. The Vanguard Veterans box comes with Storm Shields for regular Marines, too. However, these are more or less the same size as the terminator ones he said were too small. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 One thing to note about the shape of many storm shields is that they echo the "Crux" (or Maltese cross) that's usually used by Space Marines to denote veteran status. So if the members of your chapter who are using these aren't veterans, than you may want to keep that in mind. Aside from that, you want to look into various plastic fantasy miniatures (both by GW and others), as there is a simply huge variety of shields out there to inspire you. To make these into a storm shield... Requires basically no work actually - whatever cables you have on the back won't be seen anyway, and it'll be very obvious from the models' context that they are storm shields. Good sources are the Chaos Warriors (you'll need to file the fronts smooth!), and Dwarf Ironbreakers (for a more Celtic look), various undead kits like the Black Knights (for a more Night Lords look), etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brink Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks for all the help I'm currently looking through the options. Another quick question does the deathwatch kit include arms and shoulder pads that aren't DW exclusive such as generic marine ones? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
H311fi5h Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 There are some shield options from Forge World. They are chapter themed though. https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-BE/Ultramarines-Praetorian-Breacher-Shields https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-BE/Black-Templars-Terminator-Storm-Shields Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks for all the help I'm currently looking through the options. Another quick question does the deathwatch kit include arms and shoulder pads that aren't DW exclusive such as generic marine ones? All the DW left pauldrons are DW specific, and the right pads have chapter emblems on them. There aren't any non-DW or non-chapter specific pads in there, save the unmarked one for the Black Shield. The left arms are all DW specific, but it's not really super noticeable, except for the elbow; the inscription on the wrist is easy to fill in. All DW right arms have computers on them, but don't have the same flashy elbow as on the left arm. The kit is a great one in its own right, though, and a lot of the Inq symbols can be removed with relative ease. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks for all the help I'm currently looking through the options. Another quick question does the deathwatch kit include arms and shoulder pads that aren't DW exclusive such as generic marine ones? The DW models are all DW-themed, and that means no plain pads or left arms as explained by Ovidius Incertus. You can fill in and trim the arms to suit better, but you may as will just trim normal left arms at the wrist and glue then onto the hand that's moulded onto the shield just as easily. There are some shield options from Forge World. They are chapter themed though. https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-BE/Ultramarines-Praetorian-Breacher-Shields https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-BE/Black-Templars-Terminator-Storm-Shields Actually, there is a Mk7 40k set that's generic: link. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brink Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Awesome thank you Major_Gilbear for that forgeworld link I like those shields a lot. Also in regards to the Inquisition iconography from the DW kit I don't mind it as my chapter will work with the Inquisition quite well once i'm done writing it. So I may pick up that kit and make them an assault veteran group of sorts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4689998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoic Raptor Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The Vanguard Veterans box comes with Storm Shields for regular Marines, too. However, these are more or less the same size as the terminator ones he said were too small. OK, I completely misunderstood what he meant. He said the only ones they make are for Terminators and I wanted to point out that there are other options. But if the Terminator shields are too small? I don't think a Deathwing Knight shield is small, nor a Deathwatch shield. The Forge World breaching shields seem pretty big, too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4690000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickSix Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Try POPgoesthemonkey on shapeways! https://www.shapeways.com/product/K45W7PBYD/10x-blank-marine-boarding-shield-1?optionId=59328406 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332177-storm-shields-that-arent-for-terminators/#findComment-4690631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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