dread05 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Since 8th the terminator ancient is a stand alone figure. The assault terminators kit has 5 terminators, which is the minimum for a squad. The question is, how do you get your ancient now without ending with a 4 man squad? Should I buy bits and build one? Or buy a single terminator from space hulk from ebay? Are they the same size? Given that I'm planning to build them with thunder hammers and stormshields, there is brother Gideon from space hulk who could fill the last spot in the squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 How many Karleans do you have? That should solve that. He comes with damn near everything! I actually just used an extra Assault TDA (I have more than I care to admit) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5008649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread05 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) I only have 1 Karlaen and no assault termines. I'll planing to buy my first kit, and I want somehow to end with 1 captain 1 ancient and a squad of 5 Edited February 11, 2018 by dread05 Rammael 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5008653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Crimson Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Gideon is a very nice mini to use as assault terminator sergeant. If you want an extra terminator for your collection It is a good choice. Instar-Nine 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5008662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread05 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Are they the same size then? Space hulk minis and 40k minis? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5008666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Are they the same size then? Space hulk minis and 40k minis? Yes exactly the same. My advice would be to pick up the OIF box and then Gideon and or Karlean and you should be set. dread05 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5008675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzi Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I used Karlean from the newest 'Getting Started' bundle. It's a term captain, 10 Tacticals, and a Baal Pred. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5008839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread05 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 I have Karlaen from the start collecting also, but I'm gonna use him as an actual terminator captain. I already ordered Sergeant Gideon and a 40mm base from ebay, now the challenge will be to remove his old base without doing too much damage on his feet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5008938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closet Skeleton Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Depending on how you base Space Hulk terminators you don't have to remove the old base. If you're using sand or GW technical paints you can just stick him to the base and build up layers until he's just standing on a slight bump in the ground. Xenith 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5009015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Use gideon as is for a terminator sergeant, use a multipart termiantor as the ancient, convert a storm shield holding hand into a banner hand using a sanguinary guard banner maybe? Or go deathwings and stick it on his back. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5009145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread05 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Use gideon as is for a terminator sergeant, use a multipart termiantor as the ancient, convert a storm shield holding hand into a banner hand using a sanguinary guard banner maybe? Or go deathwings and stick it on his back. I didnt catch that. Why do I have to convert? Cant I just slam the banner on the model which was supposed to be for the sergeant istead of his stormshield ? I mean, all hammers are right handed, all stormshields and the banner are on the left hand in the blood angels assault terminators kit. Am I missing something? Like this https://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/44311f8ed846d958d798488e184c4e17/5B198984/t51.2885-15/s480x480/e35/25013048_1791627291136483_3208011494012747776_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTY2ODQzMjE1MzE0NTU1MjY5NQ%3D%3D.2 Edited February 12, 2018 by dread05 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5009165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Ok, no worries, I thought the aim was to build a TDA ancient without buying the assault termies box - meaning you don't get the banner. After a re-read - you're buying the box and need another body - comprehension fail Edited February 12, 2018 by Xenith Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5009195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread05 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Yes exactly :) The aim was to somehow get both the ancient and the 5 man squad somehow. And Gideon was the solution to the problem, the mini is really nice! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5009202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ornithologist Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I had converted a Terminator captain into a Terminator Sanguary Priest. He no longer exists in the army, so he is now my one and only ancient. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5009476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I was lucky and picked up the Terminator box with 15 terminators in it. One of them had the banner I'll be using for my ancient. Another thing you can do is try and model one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5009481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Though some people are against eBAy, I think it’s your savior in this case. Either a Space Hulk model (LC or TH/SS guy as others have pointed out) or just single Terminator figure. Good luck. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5009499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I'm probably going to use the freebie Stormcast that I got with a White Dwarf for this (with some suitable modification). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5015799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 When I get back home I'll show you one of the dark vengeance TDAs I've converted to be either a banner bearer or a sergeant. I usually don't blow my own horn on kitbashed and conversions but I'm really happy with how he's turning out. Damon Nightman 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5015948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 When I get back home I'll show you one of the dark vengeance TDAs I've converted to be either a banner bearer or a sergeant. I usually don't blow my own horn on kitbashed and conversions but I'm really happy with how he's turning out. Keen to see that DV banner bearer conversion, I have a few of these guys lying around that need to be used! Dont-Be-Haten 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5015976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Here we go lads. Had a moment to get a picture of my DV TDA ancient. sockwithaticket, gogmagog and Jolemai 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5023739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread05 Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Sergeant Gideon has arrived to my dad's home, so far he removed the space hulk base, I have to pick him up and asseble tho. I'd like to put a terminator helmet on him since I want only characters to have bare heads but I dont think I can fit it in there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5023745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeltaRange Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Well technically he is a CHARACTER :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5023815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread05 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Well technically he is a CHARACTER He is yes :P But he's gonna act like a normal terminator sergeant. Maybe for the 1st company I'll have all sergeants with bare heads. Not anyone can become a sergeant in the archangels anyway. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5024094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dread05 Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Here we go lads. Had a moment to get a picture of my DV TDA ancient. I cant find the option for a storm bolter in the index. Is it in the codex? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5025979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 yes it is. May replace Lightning claw with a thunder hammer or storm bolter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344339-terminator-ancient-how-to-get/#findComment-5026068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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