Beornling 3.1415 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I admit it, I can't stand those battle standards (mostly cause I can't paint freehand detail at all) So I was thinking, I have built my Aztec company standard with glyphs from the Lizardman temple bitz, but the model is too <hearasy> heavy. Any suggestions oh how to offset the weight of the metal glyphs? (I'm thinking of making a coustom base out of metal weighted sculpty. ) also has anyone done a "Roman Eagle" style conversions here? now to find my freakin camera (even though the blood god has harvested his fill of my hands at work) To be exact I have the "wounded sun" disk with the Eagialia glued to the front and back, and trailing small glyphs below, the whole thing has been coated with gold foil and glossed pver.. sticking on the end of theat sideways pole it's staring to bend the pole and the model has to live in it's carrying case.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89976-making-standards-for-those-who-hate-banners/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazgrub Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I use coins on my heavy models...Australian 5 cents fit nicely Gazgrub Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89976-making-standards-for-those-who-hate-banners/#findComment-1035018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacoknight Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 You can always glue a 1" metal washer to the bottom of the base. It has worked for me a few times on front heavy models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89976-making-standards-for-those-who-hate-banners/#findComment-1035028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Angelus Sanctus Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I personally went the small sinker route. They were the smallest ball sinkers available (and hollow as well), so all i did was grab a pair of pliers put the ball in and squished it real good. Glued a few of them to the base and voila, excellent counter-weight. Im sure ill end up doing this for Assault Marines, as i know the jetpacks tend to throw off the weight a tad bit. I only did this technique for a converted 'Nid that was rather well, 'head heavy'. Ball sinkers are pretty cheap, got a bag of 200 for about $5 AUD. Easy to squish and easily found (i found them at K-mart in the fishing section). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89976-making-standards-for-those-who-hate-banners/#findComment-1035038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beornling 3.1415 Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 thank you all, so does anyone else have any non banner type wips? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89976-making-standards-for-those-who-hate-banners/#findComment-1035189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolter Witch Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I, too, don't have much use for banner-type standards. I ent for more of a Roman Legion look by using the HQ squad standard bearer with the pole. I attached the eagle to the top of the pole and then a few Black Templar icons to the pole itself. I thought it came out pretty well and was essentially what I was looking for, even if it isn't very fancy or dramatic. I'll try and send you a PM. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89976-making-standards-for-those-who-hate-banners/#findComment-1035234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lee_ Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 A penny tends to help me with keeping top heavy models standing :blink: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/89976-making-standards-for-those-who-hate-banners/#findComment-1035240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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