I'll have to admit, dafrca, that is a very cool idea ! ?Those are good ideas too, Maksim, especially the GZG ESU Naval Infantryman with the cape, just like the old USSR Naval Infantry use to wear. ?Good thinking guys ! ?
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| Author: | nealhunt [ Tue Aug 05, 2003 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
- So, what are you guys using for Marine Scout Snipers? ? I tried taking the heavy weapons guys and removing the missile launder magazine, along with a little filing. They look okay, but not as good as I had hoped. - Should I revert to the old plan whereby IG troopers were fielded as SM scouts? - Also, what do you think about using the old IG bikes for scout bikes? In case you are wondering, my home-grown chapter is intended to be scout-heavy, so I'm looking for ideas. |
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| Author: | Legion 4 [ Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
This may not be any help, but I'm waiting to see what (or if) G/W produces (any). I'm not big on converting 6mm Infantry ... I can barely see as it is! |
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| Author: | MaksimSmelchak [ Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
Neal, So far I have been using my Ratlings for any snipers I've needed and I haven't used SM and IG snipers together so only one type has been used. Here are some ideas: - Use GZG NAC proxies. There's a guy with a cloak that has a remarkable resemblance to the 28mm GW SM sniper. Add in a C&C Machine gun if you want a longer sniper-looking weapon. Alternately you could use a little plasticard or plastic stock to approximate the rifle. - Base your snipers specially on pennies or other distinctive bases. - Use the second edition Eldar Guardians (the one with the long laser rifle) and do a head swap. - Use the Eldar ranger model and do a head swap. - Take any SM models (including the basic trooper) and add in a C&C Machine gun if you want a longer sniper-looking weapon or alternately you could use a little plasticard or plastic stock to approximate the rifle. Shalom, Maksim-Smelchak. |
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| Author: | dafrca [ Wed Aug 06, 2003 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
One thought that crosses my mind is why do you need a model at all? Now before you think me crazy follow me for a moment first. What if you took a small piece of plastic about 3/4th the size of a man as your start? Mount a suitable looking barrel on one end. Maybe even use small wire to make bipod etc. Now mount this ?sniper? onto a penny with some texture on it. Cut a small section off of a used dryer sheet. Use white glue to ?mold? the sheet over our ?blob sniper? into a shape you like. Maybe even simulate the head with a small raise in the correct spot etc. Add some further texture on your new found ?camo netting?. Leave the barrel sticking out of the netting of course. Paint it with camo colors, but make them slightly different so you can see the ?figure? slightly without having a full figure there. Put two or three on a penny and Scout Snipers you will have. Make variations using legs from broken models or small roundish beads of plastic for heads sticking out. Etc. Not the best, but with some paint might look good. dafrca |
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| Author: | Legion 4 [ Wed Aug 06, 2003 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
I'll have to admit, dafrca, that is a very cool idea ! ?Those are good ideas too, Maksim, especially the GZG ESU Naval Infantryman with the cape, just like the old USSR Naval Infantry use to wear. ?Good thinking guys ! ?
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| Author: | nealhunt [ Thu Aug 07, 2003 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
I think an IG guardsman would be a great model to work from, using your suggestion, dafrca. Cut off the gun and trim down the base, leaving a roughly accurate pose. Cut and cock the leg. Put the "gilly suit" over him and attach the gun so it sticks out. |
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| Author: | stormseer [ Fri Aug 08, 2003 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
Yeah, great ideas Dafrca and Neal, I think I'll try something along those lines for my IG when I come to do them.... |
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| Author: | MaksimSmelchak [ Mon Sep 01, 2003 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
I was thinking about Snipers this last weekend at CONQUEST. The IG force could have really used some! Shalom, Maksim-Smelchak. |
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| Author: | Cuban Commissar [ Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
Hi guys, I'm putting togethor a blue print for my space marine epic force. ?I brought the forces back when I had a grandiose dream of assembling an entire Spece Marine chapter. ?My aspirations are slightly more down to earth this time around. ? I am envisioning a smaller battle company sized force, supported by vehcile and elite units but not many of any one kind. ?This is a elite support to my IG regiment. I was wondering if it's a strong pool of forces to make army list up to 5000 points. ?I most concerned with the fact that I have enough tacticals. ?Here is a listing of forces. Teminator Det - Landraiders - Supreme Commander Tactical Det in Rhinos - Hunter - Commander Tactical Det in Rhinos - Hunter - Commander Scout Det - Sniper - Commander Assault Det - Commander Devastator Det - Razorbacks - Hunter Bike Det (1) - Commander Bike Det (2) - Assault Bikes x5 (I have a lot of these guys) Landspeeder Det (1) Landspeeder Det (2) - Tornado x3 - Typhoon x2 Predator Det Vindicator Det Whirlwind Det - Hunter Thunderhawks x3 Imperial Navy and Titan legion support are already avialable. What you think. ? Thanks and take care |
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| Author: | Legion 4 [ Wed Dec 24, 2003 6:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
It's a well rounded force, but you may need more infantry and I see no dreadnoughts ? 
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| Author: | nealhunt [ Wed Dec 24, 2003 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
Are you planning to field it all, or is that just what you want to have to choose from? It's a good list either way. I see it as a full battle company and the 8th (assault guys on bikes/speeders) company with strong support. My marine army is very similar, but with 2 battle companies, so I should like it. 
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| Author: | Cuban Commissar [ Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
It's the pool to draw from. ? The landspeeders have been reduced to one formation of 5 Tornados (old models) after checking the model inventory again and I have 4 dreadnoughts to distribute as I see fit. I was just worried that 2 tacticals was enough of a core of infantry. Thanks |
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| Author: | TuffSkull [ Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:33 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models | ||
I would strongly reccommend a couple more. They are some of the most versatile units in the game & from what I've seen, you cant have enough In my playtest games recently, I've basically started to use Tacticals as my main force, adding other units simply to keep the game interesting (an all tactical army could probably defeat most foes, but would be boring as hell to play either with or against!) However, if this pool is drawn upon for small games (2K and under) then 2 will be enough. |
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| Author: | CyberShadow [ Thu Apr 15, 2004 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
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| Author: | nealhunt [ Mon Jul 25, 2005 3:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
Hey: After Taladryel's interest, I decided to revivie this topic. If you have any comments on the Thousand Sons list in the Epic Vault, please post them here. I would be especially interested in feedback on the Comments ballons that I included. Also, I have made a few changes not reflected in the vault version. They are: ====== Thousand Sons Retinue - 400 points Silver Towers - 4-6 units, 90 points each Rubric Terminators - 80 points each |
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