Frater Cornelius Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 So, it is time to start building my Cavalcade. Currently I posses 1 Lord (Harald), 2 IP and 12 TWC. The Lord is mounted on a 6-legged horse, tribute to Sleipnir, the IP are mounted on Bloodcrushers (because they are metal) and the 8 TWC are mounted on Chaos Knight horses. However, I now need 0-3 additional TWC, 1 additional IP and 1-2 additional mounted WGBL. The army will consist out of cavalry and beasts, so bringing in a bit of model diversity would make it look amazing. The IP will be mounted on my 3rd Crusher, no issues there. However, I am thinking whether I should mount the 3 TWC pack leaders and the 1-2 WGBL on different mounts. They have to have approx. the same size and should look too bizarre. Do you have any ideas what other animals there are that could potentially carry the pack leader and WGBL? I know some are going to jump in a suggest the Bears from Scibor, but let me tell you, I am not a big fan of resin models I still have 3 actual TWC wolves at home and 2-3 Mournfangs (Ogres) and I could get 3 demigryphs. Do you think they would do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z00Z Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 hitechminiatures.com armoured wolves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 If I wanted wolves, I would take my own TWC wolves for that :D I just do not think that Wolves and Horses mix well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Raging heroes do some cyberwolves too http://www.ragingheroes.com/collections/complete-collection/products/pack-of-cyberwolves EDIT If I wanted wolves, I would take my own TWC wolves for that I just do not think that Wolves and Horses mix well. Ah fair enough, although these ones look kinda different... EDIT again... also, these are resin...haha so probably a useless post from your perspective :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Actually, the cyberwolf looks dope. Worth considering. Although it will look kinda stupid unless I will entirely mix my mounted army, like a few wolves, a few horses, a few goats and so forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 How about a conversion crazy idea involving a dreadnought?? Â Found this old pic on dakkadakka... Â http://www.dakkadakka.com/gallery/62709-.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Well holy crap. That would make for an excellent Iron Priest :O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Type in wolfdread in the dakka gallery search function and there are a few WIP's, seems to use atleast 1 sentinel and a dreadnought body plus arms.... Out of curiosity, would a slightly tweaked version of that make a good MurderFang?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochteas Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Wow you're not kidding, those raging Hero's wolves look ~amazing~ kinda pricey for 3 though, but would make a great WL or WGBL if you didn't already have one.Edit: and the armor on the shoulder blades looks big enough to put some nice decals or do a decent little paint scheme on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagdwulfe Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Damn that Wolf-Dread is amazing. Maybe worth considering for a Stromrider conversion. Off topic, sorry... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Indeed. I have 3 broken dreads here which I scavenged for bitz here. I will use those to tweak my 3 Iron Priests for maximum HEAVY METAL \m/ Â As for the WGBL. Well, they have to look more impressive than a TWC, less impressive than Sleipnir but still fit the theme of a cavalcade. As much as I like those wolves, I just feel that 1-2 wolves amongst ~15 horses will just look out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochteas Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Actually wouldn't it make sense since they are the WGBL they would maybe have a different kind of mount/more powerful mount to distinguish them amongst those of lesser rank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 It would, but the Lord of the company rides a Horse himself. Granted it is a reincarnating, 6-legged, divine horse but a horse nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 If the horse bodies come in 2 pieces, coud you not broaden out the bodies with green stuff, use some ods the big chaos shields as additional armour platin and if there is some barding in maybe chop the legs and extnd them slightly so you have an alpha horse? Â Do you have any pictures of your TWC hose cavalry so we can see what you have already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 I have posted unfinished samples in other threads. Let me link it to you: Â http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296436-giving-them-that-holy-edge/?do=findComment&comment=3804379 (Jarl riding Sleipnir) Â http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296030-wolf-lord-riding-a/?do=findComment&comment=3796192 (WIP TWC units. The guy with the bigger shield is supposed to be a sarge). Â Don't have an IP here, but I used the Khorne guys riding the Crushers from WHFB and I will add tech marine stuff as well a dreadnought stuff to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks for the links... I'll post up some ics later of what I did with my early TWC to give you an idea of what I am suggesting.  I am not sure how feasible it will be though.  http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/dantay_xv/Space%20wolves%20in%20progress/wolfbeforechoppingup.jpg  http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/dantay_xv/Space%20wolves%20in%20progress/wolfchoppedup.jpg  http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/dantay_xv/Space%20wolves%20in%20progress/TrimmingdowntheGS.jpg  http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/dantay_xv/Space%20wolves%20in%20progress/BulkingupwithGS.jpg   Sorry for hijacking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Not bad. However, I feel I want to stick horse-ish mounts. The theme I am going with here is a mix between the Wild Hunt (germanic mythology) and aSpace Wolf hunting party. You know, those horseback hunts where you chase down your pray with a pack of hounds, which is basically what the Wild Hunt looked like but with spectral rides and Wodan leading the scene. That is basically the image of the army. Â By the way, I also have my Mournfangs. They would make great beasts of burden. Is there anything is the SW codex that would go with a TWC army and that could be represented by something that could be done with a Mournfang? Â Also, do you think I should have a foot-troops as well? Not all hunts are purely by horseback. The mixed versions are more common where people either follow with cards (and on foot when arriving on the scene) or those that camped there in advance. Or rather stick with the horseback theme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I know you want horses, but, I meant it more as a guide to taking your existing horses and "beefing them up". Make bigger wider meaner horses. Â A few strategic cuts, a blob of putty and you could be well away!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 I know you want horses, but, I meant it more as a guide to taking your existing horses and "beefing them up". Make bigger wider meaner horses. A few strategic cuts, a blob of putty and you could be well away!! Ah, good point! Yes, that is certainly an option. Thanks. As for the other 2 questions. Still looking for feedback Well, mainly on the Mournfang one. I do not think I will put in foot sloggers into the List. After all it is called the 'Ride of Asgard' and not the 'Walk of Asgard' :D Although Rhino/Razorback GH/WG would be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I need to check the codex. I have a feeling Mournfangs would be a bit small unless carrying something on heir back  They could double up as razorbacks maybe, The Mourn fangs are used to transport the static Tarantula automated weapons platforms when the great company ride to war, once in place the tarantula's are untied from the Mournfag and setup to make a defensive perimeter. However when a lightning fast strike is required the Long Fangs are known to leave the weapons tethered to the Mournfangs who by remote mind link are navigated around the field of battle, while the automated weapons on their back decimate the foe  How does that sound? . Attach chains down the sides of the Mournfangand use small wooden sticks to create a running board on each flank. Now it can transport th Long angs or Grey hunters as they can jump off the side of it :) Is that possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullr Direfang Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Yea.... I am going to make some Werewolf looking dreadnaught-ish things for mine. Kind of like a mix between a Centurion and Penitent Engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 The Razorback actually sounds pretty solid. I still have plenty AsC at home from the Dreadnought boxes to make a TLAsC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Moustache Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I have always had an idea of a small chariot pulled by ordenary wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/930/324139.page  Saw these done by a really talented painter and thought of you and your conversion ideas... Is this what you are looking to do??  Space WOlves and cavalry are about halfway down the page!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yeah, that was my original plan for the Wolf Lords until I decided to sport horses ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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