Jackalwolf Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 So while I'm still hoping GW will release 13th company with the new SW codex I'm preparing my backup plan. What do you think about this conversion option to have non dwarf space wolves as my troops? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Commander Eidolon Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Superb idea - so much so I've already 'borrowed' it for a special project, and my EC Drstroyers that'll probably never happen..... I'm really somewhat dejected by 'mini marines' these days. I generally prefer modelling my Death Guard due to the better size/scale. I think you can get away with MK3 legs for a decent size, it's just the MK4 that's tiny. I'm actually in the process of converting some of the Mutilpart DG into World Eater triarri, I reckon someone of your skill could 'wolf up' the Plague marine bodies/legs. They have some very nice close combat arms too. Might be worth a punt! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5093134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
STC Logisengine Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Very nice! I concur with Eidolon, the MK III legs will do but I think one needs to add a spacer to the thighs to get the proportions right, thankfully it's quite simple with the MK III as the structure makes it quite easy to hide the operation. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5093237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryltar Thamior Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 personally, for Mk.III truescaling I just use cataphractii legs [or, for that matter, Grave Warden legs coz of the tabards with chains and such] - albeit with larger torsos volume-wise, whether made from terminator torso fronts with regular power armour backs or an associate's expansion of regular mk.III with greenstuff: as I rather feel that standard Mk.III torsos are undersized in comparison to both legs and the proportional demands of truescaling and can look a bit 'wasp-waist'-ish. Your mileage may, of course, vary Dependent upon how you go with your legs and bodies, you may find that you need to expand the arms somewhat - the older resin FW arms in particular are chronically undersized, although the newer Mk.III plastics are better in this regard. The ones you've got don't look bad at all, although I'd be careful about the shoulder/armpit area where the pad's left things exposed. One problem with the FW torsos for truescaling is that as excellent as they look, we find ourselves having to attempt to slice 'em down the middle , which is obviously annoying and difficult. However, if you were to go down that route because you wanted the chestpiece , then you could probably shift the cabling around the abdominal uh .. "love handle" area outwards to expand the interior torso area. If that makes sense. Miiight be a little much for truscaling a whole army, but imo if you're going to truescale, best go all the way :D Also where's that head from btw, it's excellent! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5097431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Thanks mates. I did consider the terminator legs option but my army infantry will be a core of 10 Varagyr and 10 veterans so I wanted enough distinction between both. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5099207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryltar Thamior Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Thanks mates. I did consider the terminator legs option but my army infantry will be a core of 10 Varagyr and 10 veterans so I wanted enough distinction between both. Does that mean we shouldn't expect you to truescale a few terminators then :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5099677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Haha I'm very happy that the Varagyr are already true scale imo. With my indomitus arms and shoulder pads they tower above primaris: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5107385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryltar Thamior Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 waitwaitwait .. so let me get this straight - the HH FW SW Terminators ... are *already* well bigger than indomitus pattern? to be fair, cataphractii was always rather large itself, but you're implying unless i'm mistaken that the Varagyr are bigger still again? If so ... dependent upon the size differential ... this may mean I can avoid grabbing *yet more* Horus and Perturabo minis for terminator construction ... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5107432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 waitwaitwait .. so let me get this straight - the HH FW SW Terminators ... are *already* well bigger than indomitus pattern? to be fair, cataphractii was always rather large itself, but you're implying unless i'm mistaken that the Varagyr are bigger still again? If so ... dependent upon the size differential ... this may mean I can avoid grabbing *yet more* Horus and Perturabo minis for terminator construction ... I'm as confused as you are mate. Especially since the pictures don't show them looking that large. But the proof is right there in Grieux's photo. The Varagyr is as big, if not bigger, than the Primaris Marine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5107501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Yes I was very happily surprised too but they are a bigger scale than any other fw model I've seen, specially when you consider: - All of their legs are in dynamic poses and therefore spread understating their height. - Terminator armor forces you to be hunched forward (only way you can explain shoulder to head alignment) so again they'd be even taller should they stand straight. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5107666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Excellent, looking forward to getting some of these... Will they look odd next to regular plastic terminators or B@C ones? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5107693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Commander Eidolon Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Give that man a great company! Varagyr have been saved! I did think you were a bit crazy going for indomitus arms, but those maximini(?) really look the part! Got to get onto this true scale train! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5107773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Haha thanks mates. I don't think they'll look weird besides plastic SW or bac ones. I don't have any bac cataphractii but can quick fit a plastic SW terminator if you want? And yes the issue I had with cataphractii arms is that they looked stumpy compared to their bodies. I didn't try the plastic cataphractii ones though so these might have worked better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5107833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 We'll see have some chain axes on order too, so I can class them as chainfists :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5107842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Wow thats crazy how big they are, I had assumed you did extensive work to get them there. Great work as always! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347711-true-scale-heresy-sw/#findComment-5107865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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