Brother Captain Vakarian Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Hi all, I’m looking to try to convert up a few squads of Valhallan guardsmen based on the Krieg kit. I’ve looked around at third-party bits sites to try and find some good Valhallan-style heads, but haven’t had much luck hitting on something I’ve liked (Victoria minis’ Valhallan heads are really showing their age; Green Stuff World only has ushankas with masks, not normal faces; I haven’t found much on other sites). Does anyone have a good source of Valhallan-style third-party bits, especially heads? Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378870-recommendations-for-valhallan-heads-bits/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Victoria Miniatures is a Guardsmen's heaven... duz_, Brother Captain Vakarian and Emperor Ming 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378870-recommendations-for-valhallan-heads-bits/#findComment-5955889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Joe Posted June 6, 2023 Solution Share Posted June 6, 2023 I haven't updated it in a while, however the old Third-Party Parts and Vehicles spreadsheet is still floating around. duz_ and Brother Captain Vakarian 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378870-recommendations-for-valhallan-heads-bits/#findComment-5955909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Vakarian Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 Thanks both! Grotsmasha, I may very well end up using Victoria. She has a load of wonderful stuff. It looks like the Valhallans are on the older side and not holding up quite so well, though. Joe, thank you, that’s a great list for me to go look at. I wasn’t aware of a few of those, maybe one will tickle the right spot. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378870-recommendations-for-valhallan-heads-bits/#findComment-5955921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowmaster Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Anvil Industry do Ushankas without gasmasks. Brother Captain Vakarian and duz_ 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378870-recommendations-for-valhallan-heads-bits/#findComment-5955950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowmaster Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 I don't know if you already have the Krieg kit or not but in case you don't there's going to be a lot of work to get Anvil heads to fit, The Krieg kit uses a flat neck join that the head sits on top of, the Anvil heads use a ball like the new Cadian ones. Brother Captain Vakarian 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378870-recommendations-for-valhallan-heads-bits/#findComment-5955982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Vakarian Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 Yep, I realized that recently, and figured I’d have to end up doing some cutting on the majority of the possibilities for third-party heads. I don’t mind it because I think the Krieg bodies will work better than going full third-party, and I don’t need a ton of them for a small force supporting an Inquisitor. But if anyone knows of flat-based heads meant to work with the Krieg kit then I’m definitely all ears. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378870-recommendations-for-valhallan-heads-bits/#findComment-5955988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, Harrowmaster said: I don't know if you already have the Krieg kit or not but in case you don't there's going to be a lot of work to get Anvil heads to fit, The Krieg kit uses a flat neck join that the head sits on top of, the Anvil heads use a ball like the new Cadian ones. I second this, it takes a bit of work. Drill a 3mm hole and a bit of extra filing and cutting and sorted. Example with bearskin heads. Spoiler Harrowmaster, Brother Captain Vakarian and duz_ 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378870-recommendations-for-valhallan-heads-bits/#findComment-5955994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Vakarian Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 @our_baz that was very helpful, thank you!! I would have cut extra from the head instead of drilling the bodies. Your method looks way easier. And I love those heads. Well done! our_baz 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378870-recommendations-for-valhallan-heads-bits/#findComment-5956004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Just now, Brother Captain Vakarian said: @our_baz that was very helpful, thank you!! I would have cut extra from the head instead of drilling the bodies. Your method looks way easier. And I love those heads. Well done! FYI ball joint on the head required a little filing (not much). Next time I'm converting ill show the WIP in my thread as a reference. @Brother Captain Vakarian you are welcome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/378870-recommendations-for-valhallan-heads-bits/#findComment-5956005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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