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I'm wondering if there are any companies out there that have these for sale? I'm looking at a medevac Valkyrie that needs something for the wounded to lie on, we can hardly toss them on the deck now can we?

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I'm also looking for suitable 28mm dogs that can double as attack dogs and rescue dogs. Even more oddly maybe, are there any dog minis out there with body armour?

You could always just make your own. Using plastic rod, cut 2 long peices, 2 short(the braces), glue that all together to make your basic strecher shape, then get yourself some cloth, try cheese cloth might look good, dip that in a mix of about 70/30 PVA glue and water(70% glue), shake off then lay ontop of your stretcher, let it harden, then trim exess cloth(might have to supuer glue the cloth to the platic rod once it has hardened). Paint!
PROFIT!

I did my own for my medic, just a couple of bits of rod and some paper. at this scale I think paper gives about the right sized texture, so long as you don't waterlog it when you're painting:

You may want to use aluminum foil instead of cloth or paper, it is thin and it can hold its shape really well.

And how are you planning to make a medevac valk?

You can find streatchers on theassaultgroup.com

only Folded though:
http://www.theassaultgroup.co.uk/store/product.php?productid=1275&cat=27&page=3

Thanks for the ideas guys!

Planning? I'm making this up as I go.

You have to put up a WIP blog when you make it now ^-^

we all wanna see this cool idea!

I've started one that can be found here: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/289489.page

Paint the paper in diluted PVA.

Once dried it becomes very stiff and paint proof.

It is a good way to make flags.

Looking for something else as well: Suitable 28mm dogs that can double as attack dogs and rescue dogs. Even more oddly maybe, are there any dog minis out there with body armour?

BrookM wrote:Looking for something else as well: Suitable 28mm dogs that can double as attack dogs and rescue dogs. Even more oddly maybe, are there any dog minis out there with body armour?

Necromunda has some Arbite robo-dogs. I realized that these look nothing like current MWDs, but could be an easy fix for the problem, given its 40,000 years in the future.

Now, any reputable model shop should have accessories designed for tank dioramas. One in NC I used to go to even had a WWII German MP with German shepard. I'm not too sure on the scale, but its worth investigating.

Well, I want a real dog, something that can double as a mascot in a jiffy if need be.

I know GW has these as Direct Only but I'm afraid they may be too small for 40k:

BrookM wrote:Well, I want a real dog, something that can double as a mascot in a jiffy if need be.

I know GW has these as Direct Only but I'm afraid they may be too small for 40k:

From my experience lotr models are the same size as wh40k, got a few gondorians, and they are just the same scale as my imperial guard.

it can be a small dog

I like Chins and Pugs to some degree, but using them in wars? No thanks.

@duckdude: LotR models are smaller and more "true scale" than the regular 28mm heroics.

The now defunct Starship Troopers game had cybernetically enhanced alsations and other dogs that may be suitable (k-9 pathfinder unit).

I use them for "familiars" in my DH army.

As for Stretchers, there are plastic model kit version available in 1/35 that aren't horribly out of scale for 40k. Italeri and Tamiya both have them.

Now that you mention it, yes! Mongoose had kits of those. They will no doubt be a bitch to locate this day.

fraggrenade wrote:You may want to use aluminum foil instead of cloth or paper, it is thin and it can hold its shape really well.

And how are you planning to make a medevac valk?

You might want to not do that too, as aluminum paper doesn't hold shape and keeps any creases very obvious AND doesn't paint well.


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Eureka miniatures has some dogs, just search dog on their site.
Here's a few http://eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=9232
and http://eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=1928
(googled 28MM dog and used some google-fu!)

duckdude wrote:

BrookM wrote:Well, I want a real dog, something that can double as a mascot in a jiffy if need be.

I know GW has these as Direct Only but I'm afraid they may be too small for 40k:

From my experience lotr models are the same size as wh40k, got a few gondorians, and they are just the same scale as my imperial guard.

IMHO your opinion is not to be trusted as OTR minis are on a smaller scale than warhammer.
Warhammer is 28MM "Heroic" scale and LOTR is (I think) 25MM.
The miniatures are also obviously smaller.

I bought those dogs, for a trademark object for my IG captain. They looked fine to me. Maybe a little on the small size, but they could be young dogs and not fully grown. Or just give them armor and some rubble on the base to make them stand higher and no one will notice.

Reaper also makes a couple of "normal" dog minis and lots of weird ones.
http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/dog


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I especially like the Garr Wardog.

Privateer Press has the Khador wardog:


You could call him "Cujo"

The Khador symbol on the chest armour and the spike could be easily removed...

How about the war dogs from the witch hunter mordhiem range?... I have one i could send you

liam

http://ventnorcoastguard.co.uk/images/Basket%20Stretcher.JPG

If I were you this is the sort of stretcher i'd go for, not some canvas and poles affair. If it's a medevac valk then it'll be properly equipped with basket stretchers.

I've had a search and I think you'd have to scratch one, can't find any model ones for sale

That khador wardog is awesome, i want one now.

There are these.

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1110265&rootCatGameStyle=

I've not used them but they look alright.

Belgian Dog cart with 2 dogs 1/32 scale

http://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/Army_Equipment4.html

Thanks for the suggestions and input guys!

Ghost in the Darkness wrote:I bought those dogs, for a trademark object for my IG captain. They looked fine to me. Maybe a little on the small size, but they could be young dogs and not fully grown. Or just give them armor and some rubble on the base to make them stand higher and no one will notice.

They might also be excellent alternate bodyguards for command squads come to think of it. Though their small size might be useful seeing as they are coming along with drop troopers.

poipo32 wrote:Reaper also makes a couple of "normal" dog minis and lots of weird ones.
http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/dog


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I especially like the Garr Wardog.

That pack of "War Dogs, Crusader Adept" look great, if a bit biggish if those are cavalry bases that the models are mounted on.

CT GAMER wrote:Privateer Press has the Khador wardog:


You could call him "Cujo"

The Khador symbol on the chest armour and the spike could be easily removed...

Waaaaay too big and lumbering for my army!

CptCortez128 wrote:How about the war dogs from the witch hunter mordhiem range?... I have one i could send you

liam

Thanks for the offer, but no thanks, I find those hideous sculpts.

Grimm wrote:There are these.

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1110265&rootCatGameStyle=

I've not used them but they look alright.

Excellent stand in models for wolves accompanying a space wolf, but too big for my lads.

Kilkrazy wrote:Belgian Dog cart with 2 dogs 1/32 scale

http://www.scalelink.co.uk/acatalog/Army_Equipment4.html

A bit too expensive for my tastes.

What about the cyber dogs from the necromunda range? I was going to use them as my bodyguards.

While the cyber-mastiff is a nice model it doesn't really fit in with what I have in mind, nor do I feel like buying a whole pile of Enforcers just to get a robo-doggy.