Hello all, this my first real blog, I will try to update this regularly, but with work and family commitments there maybe some time between updates, but please don’t lose interest, as I look forward to your comments, insight and assistants………

The idea was to create a Chapter that’s on the verge of turning renegade, as I don’t like the Chaos figures I'll mainly be using standard marines, after all there has to be a period of time between marines becoming disconcerted with the Imperium and craving spikes and a liking for poor hygiene

I have chosen the Space Wolf’s as the bases for this Chapter, which as they are the closest to Chaos Codex, will easily allow the Chapter to be converted to Chaos with only a little adaptation.

A full background story’s to follow later but, the chapter, or more accurately the remnants of it, are a little beat up. Consequently all items of equipment from Power Armour to vehicles have been damaged in one form or another. The intention is to model battle damage on all of the models but not to over weather them, after all they are still an elite force, just lacking some of the support structure.

There’s a short fall in the available armoury, which is mainly evident in the number and type of vehicles available, if I stick close to the Chaos options this will mean no Landspeeders, and only the standard Landraider, others to be determined, (I don’t have the Chaos Codex).
I’m thinking of taking a larger number of veteran’s than normally present, which by taking Logan Grimnar is allowed, but limiting the numbers in unique equipment, Terminator or Runic Armour etc, I figure that only those with exceptional skill or luck would have survived, and obviously there will only be a small number of initiates, which seems to suit the army selections I have read on DAKKA

The most obvious difference between the Lycan and Space Wolfs is the colour of their livery.
Red Core - Armour
Desert Yellow - Shoulder Trim, lower Helmet and Backpack Crown
Gold - Trim, Eagle etc

looks good but in the space wolf codex it says a sucsessor could'nt be made due to how unstable the gene seed is

A lot of people are going to nay say about it being a Space Wolves succesor, you can just say it is a SW clan that has turned renegade. I say it is your army and do whatever you want that makes you happy.

I like the color scheme and looking forward to seeing this progress.

i agree with crossbonesx11, people will give you crap and it is good to try to make it as close to the fluff as possible, but at the same time it is your army and you should have fun.

i personally really like the idea, and would love to see all the models!

you know though if you wana make a none mutated chaos army you could make a fallen angel army

Harms66 wrote: and craving spikes and a liking for poor hygiene

Harms66 wrote:
I have chosen the Space Wolf’s as the bases for this Chapter, which as they are the closest to Chaos Codex,

i dont see how sw are close to codex chaos or closer than any other sm army.
rulewise i would recommend to use codex BA

Harms66 wrote:
and obviously there will only be a small number of initiates, which seems to suit the army selections I have read on DAKKA

low number of initiates means low number of cc units.
new initiates = blood claws


but enough of this.

sounds like an interesting project and will def follow.

you could also use a great company that left the fang and not a succesor chapter fluffwise?

Being one who loves making my own fluff aswell im looking forward to seeing how this project evolves over time, it can take awhile to get your fluff all in order. finding a friend who also has a home made army is great cos you can write an interconnected story which adds a wealth of weight to your own history.

Looking forward to seeing some models, its nice to see a space wolves sucsesor as it opens up all kinds of modeling, good luck

Looks interesting, I lke the colour scheme too.

And don't worry about SW being chaos-ish, thats what revisionist fluff is for!

Hell my SW successors somehow morphed into mutated white scars

One problem I'm having is finding wolf bits, pelts, icons etc, I've lots of tails obviously as they come with the box sets.

Can you lot point me in the right direction.

I'm trying modelling it the Green stuff with mixed results

you could try the accsesory frame


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you could try the accsesory frame

The Space Wolves old accessory kit has some stuff.

Otherwise, look in the fantasy ranges - Chaos Warriors, as well as others has some lovely convertable items.

Hey! I'm a hardcore SW player. Let me give you some good background if you don't already know this. Whenever a new Great Wolf takes over the Fang....usually a few of the current Wolf Lords don't like him due to past pack rivalry and such.

It has stated that sometimes a Wolf Lord will take his Company and leave the Fang to serve the Emperor without needing to be under the Great Wolf's thumb. Any of these wolves could become rogue of Chaos traitors. There is even a Chaos Space Wolf scheme in the Chaos Dex.

Its your army man. More power to ya.

WLK

Your colors are the same as the San Francisco 49ers

I just finished the first Grey Hunter.
I‘ve kept the damage/wear to the minimum as not to distract from the Livery. What not shown in this photo is the Chapter icon, I gone for Morkai the two faced wolf, after recently being bitten by my dog it seemed right, they’re two faced after all, nice one minute and horrors the next, plus nobody else seems to use it.

One point of note I’ve either got to photograph these before they’re varnished, use a Soft Box or find a purchase a suitable Matt varnish (Dullcote)

That aside I’m open to feedback

Wow Looking Great!!

the pose is good and dynamic without looking to fake.

cant wait to see more

That first guy looks great, keep it up!

Hehe, Mcdonld marines. Joking aside this looks great, very solid work.

There was one successor chapter the Wolf Brothers, they supposedly died out but I think that that would work well for the story you’re going for..

Loving the test piece, really well painted and based

Thanks for your comments so far, keep them coming.

Don't be frighten to criticise as well

The fluff's almost complete, just awaiting on some final feedback before I post it to the world at large.

I started a Chaos Army a few year ago, that's how I discovered that I personnel don’t like the current model range.

After selling off most of the models I was left with a Dreadnought and a few other bits.

Now I like Dreadnoughts, but I’m not happy with GM current pricing policy, so a hammer, knife, filler and a few bit from the new Venerable Dreadnought kit.............. one Lycan Dread suitability beat up.

Once again your feedback would be appreciated and don't be frighten to criticism, how else do we improve.

The dread looks great. How do you weather it because I really want to start doing that to the Crimson fists I am about to embark on and they would look great with some nice weathering...

Imp. Monkey

The vehicles available to chaos and imperial are the Rhino Vindicator, Predator (Lazcannons, Autocannon, and Bolters only), standard bikes, standard Landraider, Psychotic Dreads, and Defilers.

The Lycans are looking good so far and I wouldn't change the paint any but in the one picture of the Dread the pelt looks like gooey mud. if you changed the color to white or added a lighter color to the belly it would look better. If you look for pictures of spitz dogs or huskies you should be able to see what I mean.

Looks good man, like the colour scheme. I'm also thinking the pelt needs a lighter touch to bring it out more, but otherwise very nice.(and possibly the lenses look a little flat - but I might be thinking that because I've recently become very critical of the lenses staring at me from my own shelves )

Imperial Monkey wrote:The dread looks great. How do you weather it because I really want to start doing that to the Crimson fists I am about to embark on and they would look great with some nice weathering...

Imp. Monkey

The damage to the Shin Guard and Shoulders were done with a modelling knife, and a 1mm drill. Some of the effect was cause during the de-choasification,made up word for removing chaos icons etc with cutters, pliers or even a hammer, and removing the glue residue.
The damage wear areas are simply pointed black and a boltgun applied so as to leave a little of the black showing around the edges and recesses.

wow that actually looks better then the baby blue space wolves to me great job.

wow,the grey hunter turned out great,they will look awesome as a pack.

2 things:

i recommend to paint the grenade in boltgun metal and wash it with badab black.

and the metal on the helmet looks like it would benefit from a wash ^_^

yea thats what happened when i did my space wolves successor chapter. people nay sayed alot.

Nice one! They're looking really good so far.

I personally don't agree with the no successors idea. There have been ten thousand years of conflict and poor administration since the dawn of the Imperium. They only created one successor chapter, the Wolf Brothers, in the second founding and there is no way of knowing if they created any more at a later date.

Just look at the Blood Ravens for example, they don't know who their progenitors are and there are even hints to suggest they are the successors of the Thousand Sons.

There aren't really any certainties in 40k, the history is vague enough that one or two successor chapters could have easily slipped into obscurity, their records lost in some great war or locked away in a vault deep within the heart of Terra.

Nice work on the dreadnought, the battle damage looks great.

Back in April when I first suggested RED Space Wolves there was a little debate, (http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/291775.page), so with help from Gunzhard and others here's the Lycan's Background Story, if you do finish reading it I'd love your feedback.

The Founding
“The plan was in place, all that was needed was for Redmaw to fall for it, and they would soon have fallen to the Ruinous powers,” Ruin Priest Skoll Helhiem fumed, “But now the High Lords of Terra send these Lycan, more Russ puppies!”
The Lycan Chapter, were formed covertly by the high lords of Terra. Initially in very low numbers as a follow up examination of the Russ geneseed. Lacking their own spacecraft, armoury and numbers sufficient to stand alone they were placed in the charge of Bran Redmaw's great company.
Aware of the coming engagement Ruin Priest Skoll Helhiem suggested to Redmaw that the Lycan's should fight alone if they were to prove themselves, with this suggestion in Redmaw’s head, he was sure of eradicating this new 'thorn' in his side, so that he could continue with his corruption of Redmaw's company
Buliwyf Asgradsson, Sergeant of the Lycan entered the Great hall of Redmaw with trepidation, “Hold there youngster,” calls Rune Priest Skoll Helhiem “I’ve some advice for you. If it sounds like Redmaw’s making a challenge, I’d accept if I was you... that way you can sooner win his favour, and achieve his approval for your Lycan’s to grow.”

Imperial forces on the planet Tallivar Prime were recently overrun by Chaos devout fanatics under the hypnotic spell of Countess Palin; the battle had spread to two continents. Before the space marine craft had arrived in the system, Redmaw drunkenly teased that he would send the Lycan to recapture the western continent alone. Before the laughter had subsided, the Lycan Sergeant arose and accepted the challenge to a suddenly silent room. "So you shall", was Bran's retort followed by an enthusiastic howl.

The Lycan were the last to make the planet drop as the space marine vessel moved into orbit above the secondary stage of war. Once deployed it was clear that this tiny force of Astartes had only minutes to fortify their position before what appeared to be, an ocean of fanatics met them head on. For reasons still unknown communications with orbit and the forces of Redmaw's company were never established. Whether by intent or other factors there would be no cry for help.
As the first waves approached, Sergeant Buliwyf Asgradsson instructed his colossal men to lay down a torrent of steady bolter fire, knowing the fight would come to chain-swords and powered axes within seconds. Imperial rounds cut through the charging crowd with deadly precision but the approaching tide never slowed. The earth shook as the enemy finally came within range of the Astartes counter-charge. With a stream of wild howls and roars the Lycan drew close combat weapons and dove into the mob of chaotic flesh.
The sounds of this great clash and the crunching of bone and skull were near deafening but the Astartes held their position. The Lycan soon formed a tight pack and cut large bloody gaps in the horde as it continued to roll forward. For hours the battle endured in such a manner that the Astartes eventually stood on higher ground composed entirely of the hacked traitor corpses. From their bloody vantage point they could now see the Countess Palin herself with her personal bodyguard in the distance. The Countess was engaged in some manner of sorcery, likely to call upon foul creatures of the warp. Sergeant Buliwyf Asgradsson decided he would not allow her the chance. Giving up the higher ground the Astartes cut their way down towards the greatest mass of enemy bodies. Safe within her large cushion of followers the Countess seemed unworried. As the Lycan drew closer to their objective it became clear that they now faced more than mere fanatics. Bolter rounds ripped through the mass and immediately brought down two of the blessed Astartes along with a number of fanatics caught in the cross fire. These were traitor space marines they now faced. The personal bodyguard of Countess Palin was made up of battle brothers not unlike themselves; these treacherous dogs at one time fought for the Emperor of mankind. Now they would die by his vengeful fist.
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As the thunderhawks of Bran Redmaw approached the second stage of war they saw only an ocean of red and brown. Upon finally spotting the two dozen or so figures that remained standing the thunderhawks came to a swift landing. Bran Redmaw slowly approached the barely recognizable Veteran Sergeant of the Lycan, not a spot of the sergeant's divine power-armour was recognizable through the fresh gore. "You wear red well", Redmaw remarked with a grin and then calmly asked, "is that the head of the she-devil leading this party you have there?". As Sergeant Buliwyf Asgradsson nodded in acknowledgment Wolf Lord Bran Redmaw burst into laughter and gave the sergeant a steely clap on his blood soaked shoulder. "Well done lad... well done."

Unaware of the plotting of Rune Priest Skoll Helhiem to destroy Buliwyf Asgradsson’s fledgling Chapter, and consequently turn his Chapter, Redmaw grudgingly sent his approval to the High Lord that the Lycan where to be allowed to grow into a Chapter in their own right. They did appear to have some promise, were they not responsible for the destruction of Countess Palin’s forces, and, it did appear that this time the Canis Genius with the Lycan was stable.

The Beginning of the End
At the very start of the Chapters growth, Buliwyf was forced to rely on the Space Wolves for assistance in the training of the neophytes that were selected for initiation into the chapter. With no home world, suitable candidates were often selected from many of the planets in the conflict zone in which the Chapter operated. A key factor amongst the support initially provided by the Space Wolves, was the assistance of the Rune Priests in the screening and training of the young neophytes. The most willing supporter from within the Space wolves was one Rune Priest Skoll Helhiem, who took this opportunity to seed the doom of the Lycan, from within their own ranks by not only training many of the neophytes, but more critically, in the selection of many of the chapters own Rune Priests.
Eventually the Lycan had the strength to support themselves as a Chapter. With no home world of their own, they roomed the stars as one huge fleet never splitting the Chapter with them it was all or none. With the forces of the Imperium stretched to breaking point during the 13th Black Crusade the Lycan were sent to the furthest planet in the Galactic North, Dimmamar to investigate why communication with imperial forces to the area had been lost.
En-route to Dimmamar the fleet of the Lycan started to intercept strange transmissions in an unknown cypher code. Upon investigation by the chapters Iron Priests it was identified that the cypher was of Space Wolves origin, confused but not overly concerned, Buliwyf chose to ignore the transmissions believing that as many of his marine’s had formed bonds of brotherhood with fellow marines from within the Space Wolves they were personnal communicates, and after all such communication had not been unusual, though the number of messages being received at that time was higher than normal.
Strangest of all, throughout the journey to the Dimmamar system tensions within the chapter where running high, much higher than would normally have been expected from the Chapter prior to an engagement, it was reported by many of the Chapters Wolf Priests that many fights had broken out between marines of rival companies and more unusually within their own companies. Tension and petty arguments continued to trouble the Chapter until finally the unspoken divide created by Rune Priest Skoll Helhiem broke into open conflict and the chapter was suddenly at war with itself. It appeared as if some strange madness had overtaken many of Buliwyf’s Space Marines, with the largest number effected, being from those Marine’s inducted into the Chapter soon after the initial engagement with the forces of Countess Palin, worst still many of these marines appeared to show signs of mutation. Finally realizing that this madness was in fact the corruption of his marines by the forces of Chaos and not an effect of the Canis Genius, Buliwyf knew that if his Chapter was to survive he and any loyal marines would have to exterminate this vermin from within his chapter.
The conflict within the Chapter harkened back to the darkest days of the Horus Heresy, with no quarter being given by either side, the chapter undertook the bloodiest battle in its short history. Slowly, Buliwyf ‘s forces eradicated the parts of his Chapter that had fallen to the influence of chaos, but not before over half his chapter was destroyed, and many of the ships of his fleet left burning hulks in space with much of their armoury lost, and worse still news of their strife had leaked out.
Finally with order restored to his battered Chapter, Buliwyf turned his attention to understanding how this betrayal had come about. Within a cell of his Battle Barge the answer lay in the form of a former member of his chapter.
“Who!.....Who is responsible, who do you serve?”, the youngest and only surviving Wolf Priest glared down at the battered and broken body of a former Rune Priest.
Reluctantly and with much coaching the answer was dragged from the renegade Rune Priest. Mumbling, the answer finally spilled from the broken jawed, and blooded mouth of the renegade “Skoll Helhiem, Redmaw’s Rune Priest, we have always served him, and his masters, the lords of Chaos!...”

Realizing how he had been played and the implication of a traitor amongst Redmaw’s Company, Asgradsson attempted to warn Redmaw, unfortunately for the Lycan, Rune Priest Skoll Helhiem, had recently advised Redmaw of the Lycan’s own fall to heresy and was able to counter any accusation made against him, after all, had he not served with Redmar for countless year’s, and were not Buliwyf ‘s claims just the insidious plotting of traitorous scum . Redmaw raged at this insult, that a barely tested traitorous pup, would dare insult the loyalty of his most trusted advisor, Redmaw swore that he would personally, along with his entire 1st company eradicate this upstart and his traitorous Chapter.

Redmar had deeply under estimated the abilities of Buliwyf , and unlike most battles between Marines, the fight between the two wolf forces resulted in very little blood being shed by each other, Buliwyf Asgradsson superior tactic, cunning and some low tricks, managed to subdue the forces of Redmaw’s and forcing a parlay between the two commanders. Redmaw expecting only death at the hands of Buliwyf was more than surprised when he was informed that he was to choose the place of the meeting and that Buliwyf would be on his own but he was free to bring one other, Rune Priest Skoll Helhiem was to accompany him. Buliwyf swore he would prove that he and his men were not in league with Ruinous powers or concede to Redmar judgment.
Rune Priest Skoll Helhiem realizing that if the two commanders were allowed to talk freely he may well be exposed. With the situation finally out of his control, the Rune Priest was forced into a more direct approach, he could still with the aid the ruinous power, hand them at least one chapter, but first, these two commanders would have to die. Lunging at Redmaw, Helhiem swung his great weapon at the Space Wolf leader, if he could kill him, he’d be able to blame his murder on Buliwyf, ensuring that these two loyal forces destroy one another, the remainder would look to him for guidance and then..... they would be ‘his’.
Buliwyf, who had anticipated some reaction from the Rune Priest, intercepted the Rune Priests attack, for several minutes the two marines traded blows, but finally, Buliwyf struck Helhiem down, cleaving him in two with his great axe. Redmaw once again looked at the younger commander, and smiled “Again I have misjudged you, though... I still say you wear red well. ” pointing out Buliwyf’s blood covered armour.

The Fall
As knowledge of these events reached the High Lords of Terra, they pondered long on whether to declare the remnants of the Lycan Excommunicate Traitoris, but deciding to follow the personal recommendation of Bran Redmaw, they were granted forgiveness, but, from then on they were commissioned to undertake an endless crusade, with no further assistance from Terra or any other imperial body, they were truly on their own.
Buliwyf was outraged by this degree had he not proven his loyalty, had he not expunged all traces of Chaos from his Chapter. Swearing that he would do all that was necessary to ensure the survival of his chapter he has from that day forwardwith righteous indignation, he has led his Chapter from conflict to conflict never once seeking aid from forces of the emperor.
At first the Lycan went wherever they could do the most good, but in recent years their presence has not necessarily aided Imperial forces where once there were report of Red clad warriors turning the tide of battle, now there are equal rumours of those same Red Warriors being more interested in pillage, either using stealth or force of arms they taking whatever resources they’ve required be they, munitions, equipment or even adulterant children, than in necessarily helping the forces of the Imperium.
Once again they are being considered with suspicion and others are quick to name them Traitors. They are a Chapter on the edge of the law, teetering on the brink of oblivion with one foot already on the path to Chaos despite their best efforts to avoid it.



Thanks to Gunzhard for his in put

I like the grey hunter!

Finally the first squad's complete, after many hours spent under a baking lamp, let alone the searing temperatures outside, unusual for the UK.

Again I kept the damage to a minimum, Grey Hunters don’t lend themselves to a lot space to apply damage once you’ve covered most of the torso with a weapon of one sort or another, any idea's would be appreciated.

The trial Wolf Guard I think worked out OK, full Desert Yellow helm and wolf pelt dapped over the body seems to suit these individuals, and he does stand out suitably from the pack. I’ve chosen brown pelts for the Wolf Guard, and grey/white for the characters.

The role of this unit it to hold an objective in my deployment zone, hence the Plasma Gun on the Grey Hunter, and the Storm Bolter on the Wolf Guard.

Once again your feedback would be appreciated and don't be frighten to criticism, come on lay it on.

They look really good, the red and bone-ish yellow work well. The wolf guard is great, simple yet effective. Would love to see the entire chapter when its completed.

also good back story to them...

Final somebody to lead the Lycan.
He's also has the privilege of being the first model photographed using my new soft box , hence the creases.

I love the use of the termie axe
Also the wolf gaurd looks good, sort of blood angels style with the helmet, but i good idea

Young_Logan wrote:I love the use of the termie axe

I looked long and hard through the Spaces Wolves sprue's to identify a weapon suitably heroic for the first hero. I've always thought of axes as a brutal clumsy weapon, historical used by the much feared Vikings .

Later research reviled that not only were axes an effective combat weapon by generally weigh far less than wood splitting axes, because they were designed to cut legs and arms rather than wood, an axe is basically a wedge and lever that delivers a lot of force across a smaller surface. The result is that you had to be more accurate with an axe (only the head could cut), but that the blade of an axe deliveries more force and damage than a sword can strike with, consequently, deep, grievous wounds if not lose of life or limb.
Additionally, the axe is a versatile weapon, the handles of military axes were often reinforced with metal bands called langets, so that an enemy warrior could not cut the wooden handle. Some axes even had all-metal handles, consequently the long shaft can be used effectively in defence and the butt could be used offensively.
Axes are a brutal, close-quarter combat, killing weapons, just right for the Lycan.

The Terminator axe use ideal but an extension was needed to give the axe extra reach, increasing its length to suitably heroic proportions
Now the only problem I face is finding enough of them

What to do with this Drop Pod.

I have to admit that I've not had much fun painting it and now with only the final weathering to do I cannot wait to but it down, done, finished.

But even as it stands currently there's still something missing.


So now my friend I'm asking for your help, what to do. Please let me have you opinions

i love the posing on the wolf guard battle leader and i do belive that is the axe from the wg terminator box set ,very nice use of the gw plastic kits

Ok first off amazing work. I toyed around with doing a space wolves successor chapter before deciding to simply have a new lord replace one of the other Company wolf lords. but yeah i love the fluff and your pain job looks great. There are two things that i might suggest as far as the drop pod. The first is that it looks a little too clean for my taste especially where you indicate that the chapter is all alone and that their supplies are few and far between. If that is the case then wouldn't the drop pod have more scorch marks and battle damage and whatt not. But maybe that is just me. The other thing i would suggest is some sort of iconography on the wings. Maybe the morkain wolf or something. Those are just my thoughts take them for what they are worth.

I'd paint on black slashes on it, to represent the Lycan's feral nature. Make sure the slashes aren't battle damage but rather look as though the marines painted them on.

The paintings going a little slow at the moment,(its just too hot), so before I build too many unless troop here a army list to be going on with.
This list is draw up based around currently available figures.

Wolf Guard Battle Leader
Runic Armour, Frost Axe, Wolf tooth Necklace = 120

Rune Priest
Chooser of the Slain
Powers - Living Lightening & Murderous Hurricane = 110

5 Wolf Guard Terminators
Assault cannon, Frost Blade, 2 x Wolf Claw, Thunder Hammer &Storm Shield = 250

Grey Hunter Pack 1
Wolf Guard
Storm Bolter, Power Weapon, Melta-Bombs
8 Grey Hunters,
Plasmagun Power Fist. Mark of the Wulfen = 206

Grey Hunter Pack 2
5 Grey Hunters, Melta =80

Blood Craw Pack 1
Wolf Guard
Wolf Claw, Melta bombs
9 Blood Claws = 173

Skyclaw Assult Pack
Skyclaw
1 Power Fist = 115

Venerable Dreadnought
Armed with Lascannon and storm bolter = 195

Dreadnought
Armed with Lascannon and storm bolter = 135

Drop Pod = 35

Razorback = 40

Rhino = 35

I like this idea but I just keep thinking blood ravens when I look at them :(

The bone is done nicely big bone areas can be an arse to do

Truffle wrote:I like this idea but I just keep thinking blood ravens when I look at them :(

The bone is done nicely big bone areas can be an arse to do

Thanks

The bone is in fact Desert Yellow and from what I understand I'm using a darker red, but yes there are similarities, apart from Heraldry, pelts etc

Back from a wonderful holiday in Malta, and time still on my hand to finish my first Blood Claw unit.
This unit will eventually be mounted in a Rhino.

Attached to this unit is the Wolf Guard which has undergone minor Green Stuff, and modelling adaption.

Once again your feedback, good and bad would be appreciated.

I like them very much, make your own dex and add some inferno pistols.

Looking pretty damn good to me!

loving the way this id going man welldone

Just managed to get my hands on some Sanguinary Guard Bits, legs, torso’s and axes and swords, oh and one backpack, my son got the rest.

Now I was thinking, I know its dangerous but, what would be the best mix, I’m thinking or making a Wolf Priest or two from these bit, suggestions would be appreciated on how to turn Blood Angle's into Wolves.
Oh I’ve already removed all the iconology.

I'll add photo's at a later date........ADDED

Having seen several of my non-BA playing friends buying the Sanguinary Guard kits and using the bitz to modify existing parts (and new parts) their armies, I can tell you which bits seem to univeresly fit ANY SM chapter.

The Good
-Powers Axes and Swords
-The 'jumping legs' (with BA markings filled off)
-Angelus Boltguns and wrist mounted weapons (they look very neat on Sgt's and Captains)
-Torsos. (with any BA biyz removed)

The Bad
-The single thrust back packs. (they always seem out of place without the wings, and with wings they don't suit any other army other than DA and 'angel' themed armies)

The single thrust back packs, might look OK on pre heresy marine.

i really like the fluff/

your models are really nice, if you have time you may wnant to lookinto this: http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/305404.page

Have to say I'm loving the Lycans man, keep it up!

Also, fancy patking in this:http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/310658.page ?

We only need one more Marine, and a Lycan would fit perfect!

Disjointed

Harms66 wrote:The single thrust back packs, might look OK on pre heresy marine.

Yeah, it might look half-decent on a pre-heresy marine. You should try and get at least 1 wrist mouted weapon from the Sanguinary Guard set as well.

Gathering Storm wrote:

Harms66 wrote:The single thrust back packs, might look OK on pre heresy marine.

Yeah, it might look half-decent on a pre-heresy marine. You should try and get at least 1 wrist mouted weapon from the Sanguinary Guard set as well.

Good idea, I've taken the Plasma Pistol and one bolter (leaving one unhappy son).

Dont let the Blood Angels have all the fun.

Good, good. Since you would like a wolf priest, I would suggest using the Plasm Pistol, the Angelus Boltgun can be given to another SM Sgt or vet. For the torso, the one with the scroll thing across his chest would seem to be most suited. For the power weapon (acrosius equiveant), the single sided axe (with the wing on the other side) seems most suited. As for legs, take your pick, they all look pretty neat. For the head, the one with the spikes looks most suited to being a Wolf Priest head.

I'm sure you son didn't need the guns you took, he has so many other guns/weapons to choose from, like hand flamers and melts pistols.

Make your own if you have extra bits.

Thanks for all your input Blog & PM wise.

So here he is

Again your feedback positive and otherwise would be appreciated.
I intend to leave him be for a few week to a month so that I can modify if suitable comments are forth coming.

Don't be shy, I don't bite...........much.

I'd shave off the wing on the plasma pistol or make it fur with some green stuff.

Yeah, I agree with Fatty_Tuna, the wing on the plasm pistol needs filling off. Also, I think the 'wolf head' helmet would look better as the wolf priests head. The posing is great, and the twin bladed axe fits the model really well.

Finally managed to get some time spent with the Lycan.

Fatty_Tuna wrote:I'd shave off the wing on the plasma pistol or make it fur with some green stuff.

I have to agree, so I've swapped it for the Plasma pistol from the SW Sprue, I did try adding some runes hanging from under the wrist, but they looked......... well gay, (sorry there no other way of describing it).
That aside runes were added and the helmet painted at least.

that is a cool action pose that is.

Very very interesting.
I like it.

Wolf Priest Hyglak Albiesson

Today just as the paint dried, I tried out my new Wolf Priest in battle. Unusually for a newly painted figure he did surprisingly well, in his first outing he and the unit of Blood Claw he lead accounted for 4x their points in kills and captured an objective at the end of the game.
So to aid the game god in keeping this strange ability I though a little back story was needed.

As a young Blood Claw Hyglak Albiesson’s devotion put most of the Wolf Priests to shame, so in an attempt to harness this vigour he was inducted into the Wolfhood long before he had learned to curb his headstrong aggression, that more time with the Blood Claw would surely have tempered. Consequently Hyglak Albiesson exemplifies much of what it is to be a member of the Lycan, brutal and stubborn, giving no quarter, and steadfastly refusing to succumb to any foe. Even after years of service he still maintains a battle hungry temperament, which best suits his favoured role of leading the Blood Claw to battle.

Though his devotion to the Emperor was strong it was but a dim light compared to his loyalty for his Chapter. This loyalty has served the Lycan well over the years but no more so than during the battles with the Lycan’s heretical brethren. Hyglak was responsible for the interrogation of many of the fallen, and such was his disgust for their betrayal that he was willing to employ any means to obtain information, even methods that would have made a Dark Elder squirm.

Hyglak Albiesson is now a member of the Circle of Wolves, the inner court of the chapter, and now advises Buliwyf Asgradsson on the course of action needed, so that the chapter can survive what many see as the Lords of Terra’s unjust ruling. He is a strong advocate that if the Lycan must stand alone, but as in the great crusade, compliance must be forced upon those unwilling to comply with the Lycan’s requests, for surely the end out ways the means.

Nice paint job.

i love it!! what is the thing on the ground?

Great blog so far. After seeing the original color scheme and great poses on the models, I am hooked. The Wolf Priest kitbash looks fantastic finished. Definitely a great looking project so far and am looking forward to more in the future.

That is beyoned excellent work on the Wolf Priest. I would love to see some WIP shots of the actualy modelling for your next peice. Very nice kitbashing work.

Now I need to find some money to get back into this... The more work I see on here the more hyped I am to get back into this hobby.

Great looking models. Keep up the good work.

I really like the blending on the backpack wolf heads. Not quite so sold on the blue runestone, it might be colour matched to the armour accent colours but it looks a little jarring in my opinion.

Gee thanks for the comment so far, they’re very encouraging.

Sageheart wrote:i love it!! what is the thing on the ground?

The thing on the grounds from the Squadron Command Frame it’s the Elbar bit, I’ve know idea what its called…. I just cut it up a little so that it fitted on the stand and looked suitable damaged. It was painted in the colours of a friends Elbar army as a little joke at his expense.

This is a theme I’m running with for all the battlefield debris, bits from one friends army or another. Maybe that why I’m winning more often……….

wolfshadow wrote:I would love to see some WIP shots of the actualy modelling for your next peice. Very nice kitbashing work.

I’m currently working on finishing a Grey Hunter pack, which will be followed by Terminator Wolf Guards. All of these are already assembled, but I will post the progression of the Wolf Guard.

The next conversion I’m planning, starting next pay day, is to make a unit of Thunderwolf Cavalry using Bloodcrushers.
So as I’m in the early planning stages any input would definitely be of help.

The painting and modelling threads, such as this one along with the assortment of very FINE new plastics that have come out in the past 5 years have me wanting to jump right in.

I might try and do a unit of Wolf scouts to break myself back in before the GKs come out in Jan.

Nice work on the priest! you've got him looking very dynamic which in my opinion is severely lacking in GW marines! good job, and I love the frost axe paint job, very nice!

Wow Harms... just found your blog. Man this is great work!

Thanks guys, your praise made me blush (almost).

I was discussing my planned Bloodcrusher conversion with some friends last night, when one of my, means well, know it all mates advised that GW in fact making the Thunderwolfs Cavalry unit.

When pressed, he was unable to give any substance to that comment, so Dakka has anyone heard anything on this if so does anyone know when these will be released.

I’m of the opinion the they’ll never release the Thunderwolf's apart from the Canis Wolfborn model.

I think some guy has done some in resin

Just saw this blog. Wow the fluff was a fun read and you priest is looking good, just one thing is the Helment looks a litter weird to me, like it is a little flatt headed or something but overall the army is looking really good.

Great fluff, great conversions and superb painting. I'm glad that I stumbled upon this thread.

I like the Wolf Priest a lot.

I've definatley seen Resin Thunderwolves to sell.
Can't remember the guy for the life of me

well,there "should" be a second wave for space wolves.

i guess fw will release them along with another ia book.

check my blog for my new twc

Harms66 wrote:One point of note I’ve either got to photograph these before they’re varnished, use a Soft Box or find a purchase a suitable Matt varnish (Dullcote)

Hi there - just saw this. Since you're in the UK, i find the easiest place to pick up dullcoat is Modelzone - they stock the Tamiya spray range, which has a Matt Varnish.

ArbitorIan wrote:

Harms66 wrote:One point of note I’ve either got to photograph these before they’re varnished, use a Soft Box or find a purchase a suitable Matt varnish (Dullcote)

Hi there - just saw this. Since you're in the UK, i find the easiest place to pick up dullcoat is Modelzone - they stock the Tamiya spray range, which has a Matt Varnish.

Cheers, I'll will check this lead out shortly.

Making of the Thunderwolf.

Ok, where to start.

First obviously assembly the Bloodcrusher, now we have a Chaos looking beast - not good.

The rider, one space marine, all I need is the right legs.
I spent a little time considering my options, Bike rider, Calvary all seemed wrong. I noticed when passing a female horse rider the other day that the legs just need to grip the flank of the beast (I know pervert alert), and two sets to legs from the Space Wolves Pack were ideal ,if I separated them from the pelvis, all that was needed then was a saddle.

So here we are mount and 1/2 the rider, not bad considering this is my first attempt at sculpting.

All that's need now is to make it look more wolf less bloodcrusher.

Again your feed back would be appreciated.

More wolf less bloodcrucher.

My thoughts on what's needed.
1. Round off the Shoulder.
2. Fur.
3. Tail.
4. Ears.

So the transformation starts.

Once again your feed back would be appreciated.

I'm liking the look of the model so far but i feel you could have left the shoulder armour unfurred because now it looks too bulky at the front, in my opinion. Keep up the good work.

Looking really great. Can't wait to see the crusher transform

I got my thunderwolves from gamesroomclearout2010, but for my wolf lord I am doing something new and different.

I love the bloodcrusher conversion...... hmmmmm.

oaktree wrote:I'm liking the look of the model so far but i feel you could have left the shoulder armour unfurred because now it looks too bulky at the front, in my opinion. Keep up the good work.

i agree! i like the idea, but i would have went with imperializing the bloodcrusher rather than bulking it up with fur. but maybe that would be too mechanical for you?

Sageheart wrote:

oaktree wrote:I'm liking the look of the model so far but i feel you could have left the shoulder armour unfurred because now it looks too bulky at the front, in my opinion. Keep up the good work.

i agree! i like the idea, but i would have went with imperializing the bloodcrusher rather than bulking it up with fur. but maybe that would be too mechanical for you?

What I'm looking for is a mechanised Thunderwolf, that where using the Bloodcrusher as a base originally sprang from. The easy option would have been "imperializing the bloodcrusher", but that would have just looked the reverse of most Chaos stuff. Also as I've never sculpted before, I wanted to give that a go, and fur seemed a simple place to start.

Any way here's the rough background:
The Lycan left the Fang with a few Thunderolf's as a gift from the great lord.
Over time their numbers have diminished, obviously.
Recognising their fearsome abilities in battle Buliwyf Asgradsson commissioned the Iron Priest with ensuring that the remaining beasts would not be lost to the Chapter and were to use all their skills to cyberise those remaining but keeping has much as possible of the former self's.

that makes sense. i do like the trying of it and the concept, and there prob is a way to make it work really well. I understand the issue with imperializing it. i would like to see how the rest go!

Good job. But the lore is kinda of an iffy for me. I absolutely hate people that say space wolves are evil! The only chapter i believe that is closest to chaos is the ultramarines!

Asherian Command wrote:Good job. But the lore is kinda of an iffy for me. I absolutely hate people that say space wolves are evil! The only chapter i believe that is closest to chaos is the ultramarines!

Gee I cannot remember where I stated that Space Wolves were EVIL, what I naively stated that they were codex wise the closest to Chaos, but please bear in mind that I did not have a copy of the codex at that time, (which I only picked up this weekend).

Lets not get started on the Ultramarines...........there enough said

As close to the hated cartoon squats as possable are the smurfs.

Rump and tail of the beast are final completed, much to my dogs relief, if he had to walk around the sitting room for much longer I'm sure he would either have fallen over or bitten me, and knowing him it would have been the latter.

Cyberwolf Cavalry, now there's a neat take on TWC.

I'm a little unsure about both the shoulder fur and the thickness of the tail close to the base.

The shoulder needs to have a little more definition. Perhaps by bringing in the front of the fur a touch so it naturally follows the anatomy of the Jugg a little more.

With the tail it may just be the camera angle but to me the thickness is a little too consistent through the length of the tail. Perhaps building the end of the tail a little more might be an option.

Hope that helps, keep up the good work.

Great army so far matey,

And i really love your TWC, cant wait to see them finished, also your GS skill is amazing...

jim..

Lennysmash wrote:Cyberwolf Cavalry, now there's a neat take on TWC.

I'm a little unsure about both the shoulder fur and the thickness of the tail close to the base.

The shoulder needs to have a little more definition. Perhaps by bringing in the front of the fur a touch so it naturally follows the anatomy of the Jugg a little more.

With the tail it may just be the camera angle but to me the thickness is a little too consistent through the length of the tail. Perhaps building the end of the tail a little more might be an option.

Hope that helps, keep up the good work.

Thanks for your in put, I came to a simular opinion on the shoulder I believe I rounded off the shoulders too much to start with. Though on the tail, I can truthfully say it's the camera angle, but then my dogs tails farly consitant to all but the very last inch or so.

I may attempt to put some defination in the shoulder, look like my dogs in for a hard time again.

Its a thunder poodle

Miss Dee wrote:Its a thunder poodle

I did not think of giving it a ribbon.....................................................No don't think so

It was a good idea, unfortuneately it now looks like ashaved woolly mammoth, with metal parts..so yeh, back to the drawing board IMHO. Sorry

Imperial Monkey wrote:It was a good idea, unfortuneately it now looks like ashaved woolly mammoth, with metal parts..so yeh, back to the drawing board IMHO. Sorry

I'd want to see it with a head and paws before I made that call. He can always cut back on how much the shoulders ar bulked up. The wonders of GS.

The beast is finished, woolly mammoth or not, I like it., I did have a go at modelling paws, but unfortunately my sculpting skill only go so far.

Now for the rider, does anyone have an idea what would be the the best weapons for the rider to take?

I dont mind the head. The lack of paws does take away from it a bit. Does look much better with the head on, and primed.

I saw another thread, think it might be hamhamlunchbox's space wolves. They suggested lion paws from lions of chrace chariot models..... don't know if that helps you out at all

dantay_xv wrote:I saw another thread, think it might be hamhamlunchbox's space wolves. They suggested lion paws from lions of chrace chariot models..... don't know if that helps you out at all

Thanks, not a bad idea, but it's adding more cost onto the model, £15 just for paws............. maybe if I win the lottery.

Now any ideas for the rider?

Or if you have something to trade, i am sure there are high elf players out there who havent used the lions..... you might be able to swap something rather than buy the models outright

That looks much better now that it has been primed, the colour difference probably didn't help

I think this is amazing work and I love the paint scheme.... btw I wouldnt worry too much about successor chapters and stuff............ just do what you do and enjoy it. It's original and very impressive.

Btw there is another wolf chapter out there and they are not a successor as far as I know... the Red Wolves.
Listed on the galactic map in the marine codex

Very nice work so far, defiantly be keeping an eye on it, the cyber wolves look amazing! I particularly liked the fluff, it fitted into the 40k background very well. BTW is "Countess Palin" meant to be a reference to anyone? :p

vodo40k wrote:Very nice work so far, defiantly be keeping an eye on it, the cyber wolves look amazing! I particularly liked the fluff, it fitted into the 40k background very well. BTW is "Countess Palin" meant to be a reference to anyone? :p

Thanks for your praise,
The background story was created with joint input from several people, with a large amount of help from Gunzhard, "Countess Palin" was his idea, never thought to ask.

Apart from Ruin Priest Skoll Helhiem, all of the character names are drawn from the movie 13th Warrior
Example - Buliwyf, is the lead of the warband, he demonstrated that leadership requires more than just strength and Buliwyf is strong, but he is also intelligent, cunning, aware, quick witted, caring, forceful, and wise, what more could I ask for in a leader.

LOOKS AWESOME DUDE! Seriously, those converting skills are awesome. Its a shame there isint a more wolf-like model in abundance. The daemonic look kinda ruins the skulpt, but the hair has added a lot to it

dantay_xv wrote:Btw there is another wolf chapter out there and they are not a successor as far as I know... the Red Wolves.
Listed on the galactic map in the marine codex

That's was interesting, Iron Hand or possible Space Wolves Successor depending where you look.
Not a lot of thought went into naming them thou. Red painted Space Wolves!!!!!!!!!!

Lol. true.... I think the red wolves homeworld is bloodfall on the edge of the segmentum solar.

Anyways..... The point is although there are no official successors for the SW's there is scope to create a Chapter which can draw on them for inspiration... and be allied to them. I love the fluff you have written ( i am making a bran redmaw model now from my converted ragnar model)... I really like what you are doing so keep it up.

And the 13th warrior is a cracking movie, i have it on dvd... the music is very viking and good to get you in the mood for making wolves of all ilks.

Can anyone tell me how to use dakka gallery instead of photobucket to put my pics on my blog please?

Ok, so no input on the rider.
Thankful Dakka's Space Wolves Tactica helped a little.

So here the first completed model, all that's needed now is a little paint............
Before I paint this model, I've committed myself to finishing the Grey Hunters and Wolf Guard Terminator squads I started some weeks back. So there's still plenty of time for your ideas, suggestions and criticism to further impact on the finished model.

Thanks to all for the comments so far, believe it or not they help.

http://www.paulsongames.com/page/page/5879537.htm they do thunder wolves

First completed, so does that mean more blood crusher based thunderwolves or is this the alpha wolf and you have other conversion ideas?

WOW! very nice conversion! maybe (i say it, but not sure) you have to work a little on the head

dantay_xv wrote:First completed, so does that mean more blood crusher based thunderwolves or is this the alpha wolf and you have other conversion ideas?

The Bloodcrushers come in packs of 3 so, there will be 2 more.
I have looked through the net at various different models for conversions, and bearing in mind the fluff I've drawn up for this chapter, a full flesh and blood beast is just out of place.

I've not touched the Thunderwolf since the last post as I've been working on the Grey Hunter unit, that is now finished.
Time allowing I post some pictures, that's if i can drag myself away from Fable 3.

Have you seen the link above that i looked out for you.

Miss Dee wrote:Have you seen the link above that i looked out for you.

Sorry, that was rude of me!!
I've seen these wolves before, i really like the wolf with the eye patch, size wise, I think they're a little small to carry the weight of a Space marine, but thanks any way.

As promised earlier today
Grey Hunter Squad

I've tried out various degrees of damage on this squad, all suiting heroic marine, the damage and wound are to the front.
These Wolves show nobody their tail.............well not so far.

Very nice.

I like the Ivory color on the Power fist. Very striking. Looks very good.

looks fantastic as ever

turning out nicely!

They're excellent as the always are. I particularly like how the red has turned out.

Thanks for the kinds words. I appeciate feedback and criticism that is if you have any, as this helps me strive to improving my models rather than becoming complacent with everythings going great.

I'm currently working on the Terminator Wolf Guard at present.
These equipped as follows.
Storm Bolter, Power Fist.
Assault cannon, Power Fist.
Storm Bolter, Frost Blade.
2 x Wolf Claw,
Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield

What do you think.

amazing tactical squad!

Hello Brother, i just love Space Wolves, all the fluff, iconography and rules...

Your models are great, great, greater, and i hope someday i could paint like you... Sincerely congratulations...

Your work is inspiring, and make me want to build and paint my own entire company, thanks for that.

Keep doing it...

Illness over Christmas and a new job in the new year has belayed the completion of the these Terminator Armoured marines, but finally....................................

The battle was not going according to plan, many battle brothers lay on the field of battle, and more than a few would never fight again. He could feel that regardless of the resolve of his brothers the enemy would soon overrun their position.
From just behind his position he thought he heard the sound of heavy footsteps, but due to the smoke of battle he was unable to see who, if anyone was approaching. The firing from their front was intensifying, troops of the enemy were moving with more confidence, as the suppressive fire from his few remaining brothers now proving insufficient to prevent their movement, any time now they would charge his position, and this time he knew they would not hold.
A howling scream comes from the enemy and their troops surge forward, many are cut down but still they advance, to his left another of his battle brothers is cut down, the Lycan are just too few, and the enemy too many. To his front a group of 50 warriors charge him just as his bolter slammed down on the empty chamber, steeling himself to sell his life dearly, he draws his chain sword.
From behind comes a roar like prolonged thunder ripping through the air, the troops to his front vanish in a cloud of smoke and blood. Every where he looks the enemy charge falters as they are cut down by a stream of heavy fire that he knows his squad could no longer provide.
From behind him bellows a voice from the time of legend, “well done, you and your bothers have achieved wonders, but Buliwyf thought it was about time that we showed this scum the true strength of the Lycan, come lets the bring the fight to this curr”.
Out of the smoke a hazy figure appears, bulkier and taller than any of the Power Armoured marines, with heavy foot steps charging towards the enemy Hyglak Quarrelsome appears in the full splendour of his ancient Terminator Armour, advancing beside him are the reminder of his squad of Terminator armoured marines the ‘Thor Hammers’, each a hero of the chapter in their own right.

Looks cool, perhaps add a cyclone to one of the terminators.

Miss Dee wrote:Looks cool, perhaps add a cyclone to one of the terminators.

Hi and thanks.
The cyclone ML is not available on the Space Wolf Terminator sprue, so when I constructed these figures it was not option.
I have since acquired one which I plan to use with the Wolf Guard that's in support of a Long Fang Squad, but that's for the future.

Love the drum mag on the Storm Bolter.

The Freehand and the Blue on the rim of the shoulderpad of the assault Cannon termie is really wild. The blue almost glows.

Great work.

Only one thing bugging me, and it could be the angle of the pic is the face of the 1st TH termies somethng looks a bit 'off'... again, not sure, could be the angle of the pic.

wolfshadow wrote:Love the drum mag on the Storm Bolter.

The Freehand and the Blue on the rim of the shoulderpad of the assault Cannon termie is really wild. The blue almost glows.

Great work.

Only one thing bugging me, and it could be the angle of the pic is the face of the 1st TH termies somethng looks a bit 'off'... again, not sure, could be the angle of the pic.

Thanks.

I've the model in front of me, and I can honestly say it's the camera angle, the head correctly positioned.
Oh and the pictures made him 10lb heavier.

Now that several squads have been complete, I need some armoured support.

So here the question beyond the standard, Rhino/Razonback Transport, which of the vehicle available would best suit this Army.

I'm currently working on a Rhino/Razonback and a Auocannon/las Preditor, picture to be posted end week.

Im getting a squad of terminators next week do you want the cyclone as im not going to use it?

Just found this thread and subscribed, your GS work and painting skills are amazing. The moment I saw the power sword on your first wolf guard I knew you were going to show us some great models.

The choice of helmet for your Wolf Priest was inspired, before you painted it I thought you were aiming for a slightly chaotic look for him, but the moment you did the black armour/bone helmet I could see why you chose it.

Wow, enough fanboi for now!

I'm a Space Wolf player myself, and I cannot stress how much you should be using drop pods. Getting only half the army down on turn 1 is a worrying proposition, but if you're into combat before the whole army can shoot you to pieces you'll be fine. Taking drop pods for units that don't need them can also be a good move, as then you can throw down empty drop pods later to mess with objectives and tie up enemy units.

I have 1 Razorback for my Wolf Lord and his retinue, as I feel twin linked Heavy Bolters add just that extra bit of punch to the shooting before he powers into them and does some damage. Plus it's fun to send him careening across the landscape whilst the rest of the army thunders down around the enemy, should they worry about the wolves in their faces or the scary unit of doom flying around the side of the board, aiming for their flank

I'd love to see what you've done with your drop pod since the first painting. It is beautifully done, but it had a very 'fresh off the assembly line' look, it needs lots of little honours, names scratched into the surface, maybe a burn mark or two.

Keep up the good work and don't let the dog bite your painting hand!

As a second thought, your army is low on men and can't have too many casualties per battle, so a war of attrition won't work for you. If drop pods aren't your cup of tea, then it's probably best to aim for Rhino spam based around a Land Raider for your Terminators. That way more of your guys will get where they need to go. Rhinos are so easy to repair that it can be done mid-battle, so they would be the workhorse of your chapter where the screaming death from the skies option didn't suit

Bishopgore - thanks for you praise and comments.

As for the Drop-pods
I'm not too keen on the model, after doing just the one I'd had enough.
I've abandoned it for the time being, scorch marks added, but after the transfer fell off I sort of lost interest. I've since received some Micro Set that should fix that problem, so I'll look into finishing this one over the weekend.

I've not had too much success with it, probably do to my poor playing style.
Still I can only get better, what's the ideal number?

I have found the best tactic for Space Wolves in general is to get close soften up with the guns then charge in, or let them charge you (gotta love the counter charge rule) Space Wolves are not out and out assault army like the blood angels and do not have many of the blood angels rules +1 initiative on charge etc. THey do well in a fight but you want to be doing an up close firefight where the guns weaken the enemy for the decisive charge. Space Wolves only really have weight of attacks in their favour over the vanilla marines, or maybe its how I use them. I am always happy to learn new tactics so feel free to pass me a SW tactica... Hi-jack over

Go for 3 drop pods, atleast 2 will show up on turn 1 and you can set them all up differently too, have a deathwind for example or drop an empty one or 2 to mess with the enemy.

I use them with 2 terminator squads equipped with ass cannons or heavy flamers drop them near a squad and shoot the nonsense out of them (you can use the weapons on the pod to target something else so missile launcher could be used to hit rear armour of nearby tank for example) Atleast the terminators have a hope of weathering the gunfire that they will attract when they materialise right in front of the enemy and try to take the heat off of your troops who will be barrelling forward.

The 3rd is dropped with grey huinters to take objectives or support in a firefight.

Its a bummer that you cant assault from a drop pod when it lands

Personally i like rhinos because at the worst you can tank shock or ram other vehicles with them for fun.... thay also double as mobile cover....

Razorbacks are good but are a bit flimsy mine got blown to bits by DE who got first turn, i struggled for mobility, but it took the heat off the rhino's

If you are going for the a dedicated tank shooty thing go for vindicators or predators as the extra point or 2 of armour can make a big difference. Vindicators are short ranged but pack a mean strength 10 template blast.

Again just watch out for DE using night shields as it reduces all ranged attacks by 6" pesky damned DE

Thanks for your comments so far.

As promised I did manage to spend some time on that Drop pod, more importantly I even managed to get a game in using it.

On it's own the effect is limit but, I found that if I drop it behind the enemy where there's some cover , the terminator in it do survive reasonable well until help arrives, and they certainly disrupts the enemies battle plan.
Taking on board dantay_xv comments looks like I'm going to have to get 2 more of the bl**dly thinks to really get some benefit out of them.

Any more words of wisdom on how to use them would help.

Do you have IA 2? the space marine book, as it has options on Drop Pods.

Miss Dee wrote:Do you have IA 2? the space marine book, as it has options on Drop Pods.

Yes I've got that somewhere in the study, I will look into it.

If you can spare the points I would fit a cyclone on your thunderhammer/ storm shield guy 3+ invulnerable save and 2 S8 shots per turn on the move.... can hekp provide a bit of covering fire or try to hit a tank if nothings in range

Awesome.

Thanks for the inspiration.

I am working on a SW successor myself.

Very different to your aesthetically and theme wise, but its still great to see SW models in different colours!

dantay_xv - I'm currently short a couple of Wolf Guard to take a second heavy weapon, but it would sure seem a good idea, give him something to do during the long walk.

MaliceInTheLookingGlass - Nice to be of inspiration to somone. I look forward to seeing your take on alternitive SW.

The chant of the squad whilst inside the Rhino as battle dawns

Whether it storms or snows, whether the sun smiles upon us,
The day glowing hot, or the freezing of night.
Dusty are our faces, but joyful are our minds,Yes, our minds
Our Rhino rushes past in the Hellstorm

With thundering engines, fast as lightning,
Towards the enemy, sheltered in the Rhino,
Ahead with our comrades, in battle we stand,
That's how we thrust deep into the enemy ranks.

When before us hostile ranks appear,
We step on the gas and rush to the enemy.
Ha, what do our lives matter to the Emperor?
To die for chapter is our highest honour.

With barriers and mines the foe blocks our path,
We laugh about it and don't drive upon them.
And if cannons threaten before us, hidden in the Brown mud,
We find ways that no one else has found.

If one day we're deserted by treacherous luck,
And we don't return home anymore,
If a deadly bullet hits us, and fate calls us away,
Then the rhino shall become our iron grave.

Excellent models love the colour scheme

Really liking the weathering on the rhino. Colour scheme still looks good too.

I dont know where you get your marines ...

Try www.waylandgames.co.uk

and if you subscribe to thier newsletter you will find monthly discount codes .

Miss Dee wrote:I dont know where you get your marines ...

Try www.waylandgames.co.uk

and if you subscribe to thier newsletter you will find monthly discount codes .

Thanks I'll check it out - are you on commission

Yeah, lol I have a friend who works there.

Once one vehicles completed the seconds just too easy.

Where flesh and blood fail, steel and rage will succeed.
Creed of the Lycan Armoured units

1st and oldest of the Lycan's Armour, warranted never to fail.

I just feel that it needs more of the yellow towards the rear... maybe on the side panels like the front...
Nice battle damage!

I think IM is right a little more colour on the back.

Battle damage looks great

Imperial Monkey and Miss Dee, I see your point regarding the rear of the Pred.
I did not want to add the yellow to the back trim, as the symmetric look did not look right, but it may be used on another vehicle.

Another idea I’m play with at present is that each vehicle has its own unique look, and by applying Desert yellow to different areas of the tank trim, but maintaining the front coloured as standard, I’m hoping to achieve this but still maintain the overall feel of the army, as can soon be seen with the Vindicator I’ve almost finished.

For when it must absolutely be destroyed.

I think it should be "If you need to kill every in the room."


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How about cammo colours?

@Dee- SM really aren't ones for camo...Its more a "My armour is so f***ing awesome that when you shoot me at point blank range in the middle of a desert i still live and kill you...hahah"

I know I was thinking Badab War and other IA Books.

I'm a little tied up with work a present, so just to keep the interest.

I give you the the Lycan's Armoured Might.

How about a Rune Priest Dreadnaught?

Miss Dee wrote:How about a Rune Priest Dreadnaught?

Rune Priest Dreadnaught's are currently not available in the SW Codex, but as I like the idea, and why should Blood Angels have all the fun, I'm already planning one.
I have to admit, and may already have stated this, but I just love Dreadnought's, this March's project is Bjorn the Fell-handed, which arrived in the post just yesterday.........Though I'm still painting 2 squads of Long Fangs, a conversion of Lugft Huron into the Wolf Gaurd, nothing special just a bit of fur added, and Magister Sevrin Loth into a Rune Priest, so March may need the be longer than just the 31 days.

There's also 2 further vehicles in varying sages of assembly, not to mention the Thunder wolf I've still not painted.................Never seem to have the time.

I have a Stormraven for my sons of medusa, gonna get a second for my Night Lords.

colors look geat nice job

Sorry guys, but I'm having to take a short break from my hobby. We've had a death in the family and my wife's undertaking a major operation shortly so most (still intended to spend sometime on this) of my time is and will be committed to the family.

What I'd be interested in is ideas for where to take the Lycan next, models, conversions, and comments on what's been done so far.

That way when I can a again spend plently of time on my beloved hobby I've pool of ideas to pull from.

Do Grey Knight have to be grey, there has to be a way of including those Terminators in my army (they look cool IMO).

They could be on attachment. They are metalic

Deathwatch Squad, Scouts,


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TAD.

Sorry to hear that mate, Hope everything is as good as it can be considering...

I inherited some mini's from a mate a few weeks ago. They didn't fit with my army at all (posing, mark of armour, basing etc.. ). Now I could not be dealing with stripping, reposing , rebasing etc... so I looked at the marines and then it hit me. They looked exactly like I picture ultrasmurfs to be (straight back, stand to attention, "Sir yes Sir" marines).

The moral of the story is I have painted them as ultrasmurfs and they are just a group of marines returning from a savage battle with the closest available transport. As I use vanilla marines the rules are all the same for me and I have always wondered why marines could not use more "ally marines" anyway given the nature of the imperium.

In hindsight a long way of saying what Mis Dee said....

How about a unit or two of Exorsists from IA10?


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My condolances ... My bad took to long to say that sorry.

I'm sorry for your bad times dude, hope everything can get better soon

hmm a Terminator squad with lightning claws would be cool if you could convert them into transformed Werewolfs in some way.

You mean wolfen?

Hi.
The wifes recovering nicely , I've even managed to spend sometime painting.

Hopefully this weekend I'll post pictures of the painted Thunder Wolf.

As written before "What I'd be interested in is ideas for where to take the Lycan next, models, conversions, and comments on what's been done so far". Unfortunately she still requires a lot of support so time is limited at home, but I've plently of time to plan the next stage, Work lunch times.

Thanks for best wishes either posted or PM.

Glad to hear that things are getting better, kinda missed your amazing modelling skills. I hope your wife recovers quickly and fully.

As for ideas, how about scouts?

I havent read back to the beginning but with all the heretical goings on with Bran Redmaw's rune priest, the Lycan got pretty depleted didnt they?

I would think that the chapters best would be drafted into scout squads to act as outriders, ensuring the Lycan hit hardest and where troop losses could be minimised..... or the Lycan may not survive to fight another battle.

Or 6 man razorback teams, like skirmishers or outriding patrols to protect the army's flanks incase of ambush, again self preservation of the Lycan.

Or Bloodclaws..... everybody needs to recruit to stay alive, however if your chapter are wanderers you could use a whole panoply of different heads and weapons instead of chainswords to represent troops recruited from different worlds. 2 handed weapons, chain aves, whatever spings to mind really.... i use a lot of norse marauder stuff.

Individual terminator wolfguards spread amongst the packs to act as leaders, the veterans showing the pups how it is done.... could do a lot of conversion work to show their veteran status.

Or put all units in a tank of some kind to make a mech force, Fast in, fast out and hits hard before the enemy retaliates, a great way for the wolves to close their jaws on an enemies throat.

Lastly Ironpriests, They would be essential to an army using a plethora of armour.

Just my quick musings.

Glad to have you back

Get IA 10 and get a tank like my nasty one with the thunderfire cannon

I saw a guy in GW Stirling a while back.... he mounted a thunderfire cannon on top of a rhino and used it as a "counts as" vindicator, looked really cool.

You're painting and attention to detail are incredible. I love the weathering. One thing that stand out to me though is your lights and diodes on your vehicles are kinda flat,

As Promised, if "only" a week late.

I've completed the Thunder Wolf mount all bar a little weathering, let me know what you think
The rider hopefully should be finished by next weekend, though he originally started out a just the first member of a thunderwolf Cavalry unit, but he did so well as a Lord in the last game I played, taking out two Landraiders and a Chaos Lord that he's been promoted.

Wow, looks really impressive, and unique compared to most other Thunderwolves out there. Cant wait to see the rider.

Are you interested in doing a GMS?

dantay_xv wrote:Are you interested in doing a GMS?

As I PM'ed I'd certainly consider it for the right model, as it stands I've one extra Blood Claw.

Pm'd you back

I've finally had some time to finish the Thunder Wolf.


The sound of hoofs thundering into the ground, stirred his blood to boiling, he had never been existed by the sound of the screech and grid of the Chapter’s Armoured vehicles or the roar of the Landspeeper or Thunderhawk, not the growl the their bikes. Silent but for the fall of hoofs on the ground and the roar of the wind was his way, riding a top a beast made for war a Thunder wolf.

He’d first been bonded to his beast soon after becoming a full member of the Lycan, and over the years of war had never been parted from his loyal companion, but time and battle were taken their toll, his friend was getting slower, his strength was still there but speed for his type of war was all important.
His pack had fallen one by one over time, until only a few remained, turning to his master for guidance, seeking a way to save what remained, he was at first horrified by Buliwyl’s plan . Buliwyf Asgradsson recognising their fearsome abilities of the Thuderwolves commissioned the Iron Priest to use all their skills to cyberise those mighty beasts, but to maintain their base nature.

How the Tech Priest had worked wonders, no longer was his companion, slowed by age nor was he as susceptible to the rigors of war, now flesh and steel combined, steel and blood, blood and rage. Truly a mount for a Space Marine, now his companion had the same armour a he wore.
Now he rode into battle a top a hound of death. The only sound, the hissing piston driving his beast legs , purr of the engine at it’s heart, but still the sounding of hoofs crashing into the ground, soon the screams of his enemies.

Absolutely gorgeous, I admit I had a few niggling doubts when I first saw it but the final touches and the paint job, really bring it to life.

Very well done.

Thanks dantay_xv.
There's still a little weathering to do, the skull on the shoulder pads just too white.

Not only does he look better than I thought, but he's a monster on the gaming board.

I've promoted him from Thunder Wolf Marine to Lord, he's killed every thing in front of him so far, and shaken off all incoming fire in return including everything from 2 baneblades, he even killed one of those and survived the Apocalyptic explosion that followed. COOL

Yes Thunderwolves are nuts arent they, try a unit of them lol. They fairly tear across the battlefield. Lord option is good because the belt of Russ atleat gives you an invulnerable save, as they can sometimes become bullet mabnets


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Are you going for the thunder hammer and storm shield combo, or s the shield for decoration?

dantay_xv wrote:Yes Thunderwolves are nuts arent they, try a unit of them lol. They fairly tear across the battlefield. Lord option is good because the belt of Russ atleat gives you an invulnerable save, as they can sometimes become bullet mabnets


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Are you going for the thunder hammer and storm shield combo, or s the shield for decoration?

The Hammer and Storm Shields work fine so far, that leaves the Belt for another character, not got my book to hand but I think they're the same point wise.

I have only used mine twice, first was against Deathwing and they got mauled before they could assault (no stupid cover).

The second time they rampaged across the table, admittedly it was cover heavy, but they rocked.

I do not usually go for that combo, but if i get any more i might give it a go, i usually go for pistol and weapon for some shootiness and still keep the +1 attack. I am no use against armour though.

So will we be seiing more of these behemoths being built?

I've found using Vehicles to block line of sight make great mobile cover and /or other friendly troop to supply 4+ cover save work just as well. Hugging a flank can help.
Once in close combat the trick is to move from one to the other ASAP.

I like the idea of a TW unit, but the length of time it took to build that one, I may just wait until GW release their version.

The lycan are taking a short break again, though this time just so I can paint some figures for family and friends (model Swop etc) and for fun.

Current projects include
1. Model swop Grey Hunter.
2. Danta conversion using Sanguinary Guard as a base
3. Chaplin conversion Sanguinary Guard Jet pack, and the skull torso off Sevrin Loth Honour Gaurd
4. Painting Sevrin Loth him self.
5. GK Terminators.

Now do I post the results here or start another?

post here

Start another and post the link please mate.

Where did you get the wolf priests cloak, It is awesome with the wolfhead hanging down, I have yet to see one on any of my sprue's.

It s from the old SW sprue, which has a melta gun and other bits on it, GW still sell the sprue as a conversion pack, or atleast they did until recently, I havent checked in a while

That Thunderwolf look awzzzum! i like it!!!

sakrileg wrote:Where did you get the wolf priests cloak, It is awesome with the wolfhead hanging down, I have yet to see one on any of my sprue's.

As dantay_xv said it the it's off the Accessories Sprue, and it still available. http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440285a&prodId=prod150001a


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Inget namn wrote:That Thunderwolf look awzzzum! i like it!!!

Thanks, unfortunately the photos's don't do it justice, it looks even better in real life, but then I've a vested interest in it.

Painted this Wolf Priest (Chaplin), Just For Fun using some of the bits lying around.
But after yesterdays battle he made quite an impact, turning a losing situation right on its head

So, trial by fire successfully completed. I give you the man with no name.... you'll see

Oh wow. Now -that- is a collection of bits.

Khorne Berserker, Space Wolf, Blood Angel and Red Scorpion bits iirc?

What is that chest peice from? I know I have seen it somewhere I just can't remember where

Asylum_Inmate wrote:What is that chest peice from? I know I have seen it somewhere I just can't remember where

Looks to me - Red Scorpion command squad bits.

I say this as a local GW staffer friend is currently doing an all FW pretty Red Scorpions army...and has a very similar chestpiece on one of his sergeants.

DarkStarSabre wrote:

Asylum_Inmate wrote:What is that chest peice from? I know I have seen it somewhere I just can't remember where

Looks to me - Red Scorpion command squad bits.

I say this as a local GW staffer friend is currently doing an all FW pretty Red Scorpions army...and has a very similar chestpiece on one of his sergeants.

Yes its from the Red Scorpion command squad, looked ideal for the Wolf Priest (Chaplin)

That wolf priest/chaplain is really awesome. I like the pose and you've done a great job kit bashing him together. He looks quite menacing. I also like the blue toned highlights on his black armor, opposed to the standard codex grey.

Harms66 wrote:

DarkStarSabre wrote:

Asylum_Inmate wrote:What is that chest peice from? I know I have seen it somewhere I just can't remember where

Looks to me - Red Scorpion command squad bits.

I say this as a local GW staffer friend is currently doing an all FW pretty Red Scorpions army...and has a very similar chestpiece on one of his sergeants.

Yes its from the Red Scorpion command squad, looked ideal for the Wolf Priest (Chaplin)

I am going to have to get one of those, that what my army needs another chaplain (to go with the other 9 I currently have lol)

Asylum_Inmate wrote:
I am going to have to get one of those, that what my army needs another chaplain (to go with the other 9 I currently have lol)

It's only a few pence more expensive than the Finecast Calgar and buddies too. That's what's hilarious.

You get beautiful honour guard in it and a Librarian.

And the Scorpion iconography's not hard to scrape off.

And its certainly one of the nicest looking Librarians I have seen too, as the part is pretty unlikely to show up on any of the sites I use for part supply I might just have to buy the whole set and incorporate into my army (assuming I ever actually get started)

Asylum_Inmate wrote:I am going to have to get one of those, that what my army needs another chaplain (to go with the other 9 I currently have lol)

I seem to be collecting a batch full at pressent.
I am currently turning the Legion of the Damned Sergent into one.

I like the Chaplin idea/models its just a pity GW reduced their effectiveness. I suppose you can't have it all.

I want to make army just of chaplains, they would look pretty sweet

Asylum_Inmate wrote:I want to make army just of chaplains, they would look pretty sweet

Now that sounds like a plan!!!!!!!!!

Well my plan has always been to create a marine chapter with a grim reaper look to it, thats why I keep buying chaplains. Its just a matter of motivating myself to do something about it, I have a black-belt in procrastination.

I cannot remember who/where Chaplin are trained, is it like Teck Marine, where they go off to somewhere to learn, if so it possible that this location could come under attack.

The information I found here http://warhammer40k.wikia.com/wiki/Chaplain says that Chaplains train promising novices on a one to one basis and they dont go anywhere special, which is a pity. Otherwise that would have been an interesting idea

I don't think Chaplains are trained elsewhere. There is no 'outside' affiliations like Techmarines with the Mechanicum.

But who's not to say there are particularly religious or devout chapters out there with a higher than average number of Chaplains...

It's been sometime since I posted anything - work just sucks.

Anyway, current projects include a :-
Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought
Landraider.
Chapter Master Buliwyf Asgradsson himself, he's painted a mix of the original chapter Colour (Grey) in honour of the fallen founders and the Lycan's current livery
Buliwyf's Honour Guard
2 Heavy Wepons Squaud
I battered Rhino.

I'll post some pictures soon.

Finally time has allowed.

His story has already been written -- Buliwyf Asgradsson Chapter Master of the Lycan.

Superb work here. The wings on the Chaplain are fantastic, as is the blood stained muzzle of the chapter master (along wiht the rest of each of the mdels of course). Thanks for sharing!

What can I say.... speechless keep it up

Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought now completed, just need to photograph it.

Early next week.

Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought

Sometimes death is just not good enough

I had great fun with this model, I'm looking at getting another, not to sure on it configuration though.
If you've not got one well your missing out........... its not bad on the games table too.

The model for Bulwyf is awesome, you did a great job with mixing the greys with your chapter colours and making sure that they do not clash, the pose rocks too.

As for the contemptor, man it is gorgeous, i so nearly got one at Gamesday, wish I had now. Do you use it as a contemptor, or a normal dread?

Hi dantay_xv
I've used it as a Contemptor, it generally fights along side 1 or 2 standard Dreadnoughts, target saturation for the enemy, and they take down all before them either by weight of fire of hand to hand. The Contemptor rules make for a nice change.

I would get one, fully posable, I spend hours trying out different poses, but if you do make sure every bits there, I was missing the Shoulders. As I said earlier I'm looking to get another one.

Fantastic work on the Contemptor, and on your army as a whole!

I'm sorry to say I've missed this thread until today, but I'm here for good now!

missed ya. Good job

Very nice, any chance of a whole army pic soon?

Thanks everyone.
Sorry for the delay in updating this blog but my new job has taken up most of my time, if only I could win that lottery....

I'm currently working on Bulwyf Honour Guard (Grey Hunter Unit with banner) if I can stay on track they should be finished next week...

One question what to do next?

The Thunderfire Land Raider.

You have a Land Raider Achilles?

Man I want one of those. Just too much FW loveliness.

If you need the rules for it I have the IA book right here, I can scan it for you

I have one

I know, I saw it in your gallery, you had problems with gaps I believe, a beautiful model though, and you have made a nice job of it.

Yeah and the top

Was it warpage or bad fitting parts?

narrow parts, smaller parts, and too wide parts

Was it just a bad casting?

Lol, not so good then, sounds like a labour of love and green stuff

most of the casting dont fit

Hmmm. I wonder if it was just a bad cast or if they are all like that?

Or is it a Night Lord deception to stop Imperialists getting hold of it?

I dont know If the fluff said 1K sons have em why cant my Night Lords

Lol, just teasing..... I am quite sure it would be aesy to pinch one or two. Or as a gift from Huron Blackheart for destoying the Marines Errant

forgot that

Anyways you did a nice job of the Land Raider

Thanks, you know how to flatter a girl.

I give praise where its due, and if it was as bad as it was... well

Whats next on the block for you?

Prob the mk 2c

Cool, will be a nice new project for you, look forward to seeing it in your blog

It might be for my Badab war army not sure yet

Ah, okay, which factoin are you working on?

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/382216.page

Nice will keep tabs on it

subscribed

I was thinking in the area of a Warhound, can Space Marine's have them?

With Xmas coming up, well according to my kid, maybe someone (the wife) will finally get one for me. Probably something a lot cheaper is more realistic.

In game terms is the Land Raider Achilles any good?

1 Thunderfire cannon, 2 twin linked multi meltas and heat armour

Space marines can use titans but only in apocalypse games, so get the rule book and you are set., will also tell you what the different weapon arms do too.
Forgeworld do 2 different Warhounds, both are nice.
if you are interested in the Achilles, I can scan & send the rules for it to you.

This week has seen the result of Wolf Priest Halge pestering that he'd perform better if he was to lead some blood claw into battle.
After careful consideration Buliwyf selected 5 of the most promising candidates.

"Now stop complaining and go prove your boosting" Buliwyf exclaimed to Wolf Priest Halge

As the mist and smoke of battle subsided, Buliwyf spied the remnants of Wolf Priest Halge pack, the enemy strong point had been taken due Halge swift movement, losses to the remainder of the Lycan from this position would have been heavy if Halge had not removed this threat.
Buliwyf swore quietly to himself, "There will be no living with him nowtheir worth been proven".

I had no use for the Swift Claw in my army, but as I'd painted up a wolf Priest with jump pack he was unlikely to achieve anything on his own.
So far with careful selection of target and swift movement through cover Halge's pack has achieved wonders..... though at great cost, very few if any survive to the end of the game.

Well so mush for having time for my Lycan.

Major flood in the upstairs bathroom resulting in no ceiling in the kitchen. Repairs have to be completed by the end of the month.

Bo Ho

Man that sucks. I hope you can sort it soon

EDITED: blah blah blah. It wasn't important. So I'll just share this, my SW Daemon Prince. I'll come back to this thread after work and read the whole thing before opening my mouth



Buliwyf Asgradsson Chapter Master of the Lycan looks stellar. Awesome work.

HamHamLunchbox wrote:
I have chosen the Space Wolf’s as the bases for this Chapter, which as they are the closest to Chaos Codex,

i dont see how sw are close to codex chaos or closer than any other sm army.
rulewise i would recommend to use codex BA

Veteran Sergeant wrote:

HamHamLunchbox wrote:
I have chosen the Space Wolf’s as the bases for this Chapter, which as they are the closest to Chaos Codex,

i dont see how sw are close to codex chaos or closer than any other sm army.
rulewise i would recommend to use codex BA
Nah. Codex: BA is really just an angry Codex:SM army with assault Marines as troops. The SW codex allows more mixes of weapons, all the Grey Hunters have CCWs, for example.

I think this point was raised once before, it was only my opinion...............................each to their own.

Should have was updates soon.
2 Units of long Fangs painted just the bases to complete.

With 2 wholes weeks off over Christmas I should get some time with my Lycan.......................though the Necron are calling.

Finally.

Christmas allowed time to get some painting done.

These Long Fangs started as Blood Claws, but time took it course, age and experience transmuted them into Long Fangs.
I just checked back, I started these back in August, I have to do better this year or I'll never finish.


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To those that have been following the blog should I revert back to taking individual shots or stay with the squad photo?

I'd say Individual photos, but maybe combine them all into a montage?
Looking good though!

Very nice

I said this before , but I just love Dreadnought's. I cannot get enough. This one make number 4.
This is the old metal Bjorn the Fell-handed, I was at first disappointed with the poor quality of this model, but still had to do something with it..........just cost too much to bin it.

It did not come out too bad.

I forgot how much I hated metal figures. You get some great painting results then you have to varnish them...................well see for yourselves.

Help!
I'm building a Landariader for the Chapter commander and I'm looking for ideas to make this vehicle stand out.

So far I've added to wolf heads and fur to just above the front lights.
So I'm open to any ideas.

Make the Assault Ramp a giant Wolf's Maw?

Thats pretty cool

Picked up a box of thunder-wolves over the weekend to give my conversion Lord on Wolf some support (though he does not seem to need it).

What is the best mix, another thunder hammer/storm shield or what?

Lords Honour Guards complete as well as another Long Fang Squad, I'll post pictures if theres any interest.

Shields to give them a bit of survivability as anything with a big gun will try to blow them away... they are killing machines.

How about magnetising 1 of them at the shoulder so you can swap between power weapon or thunder hammer. That way you can use him to fight against any opponent.

As power weapons are good against infantry/ heavy infantry, but the Thunder hammer will wreck tanks.

As for the Land raider how about a row of circular shields on a small rail along the sides of the Land Raider above the hatches, you could do them all with Bulwyfs emblem or do them individual symbols to represent each warrior who will be charging from within (in theory).

Maybe some Celtic knot work on the doors or roof?

The Immortal – Buliwyf’s Guard
At the start of the Lycan’s history a small number of marines were chosen to prove their worth in battle against Arch Hieratic Countess Palin. In the conclusion of that epic battle the Lycan had proven themselves and Buliwyf rose from Sergeant to the Chapter Master of the newly formed Lycan.
Throughout the events in the Lycan’s history these founding members have always proven themselves, never loyal to their Chapter Master and constantly battling at his side. Buliwyf now relies on these stalwart and resolute warriors like no other.
Not all are suited to become Battle Leader or Wolf Guard, but the need for recognition exists, for Buliwyf the answer was simple, they like him would mark their origins with their founding colours, theirs on their Helm, and as they always fought at his side they would form his Honour Guard.
Their chapter bothers look on these warriors with awe, nothing seems able to kill them, quietly at first the name ‘Immortal’s’ was spoken but overtime the name stuck.

Footballs over for us for another two years, so more time to get some painting done.
With the rumoured changes regarding power weapons I'm wondering if it an idea to change those claws for axes, I am going to to change out the swords.
What do you think

more information Needed

Power Sword = to strength AP3
Power Axe = to strength +1 AP2

Still only rumours for the next few days
I think axes better suit my Lycan anyway.

Axes .......................

Starting to get interested in the new rules, the allis option would enable me to progress the story of the Lycans fall to Chaos.
If the new starter set does contain Chaos, as rumoured I'll wait until it out, saving £££s. rules and models in one.

ooooooooooohhhhhh

Haven't seen this in a while and i must say it is stunning. The colours look really great, what are the chances of having a army shot at some point?

Young Logan

Young_Logan wrote:Haven't seen this in a while and i must say it is stunning. The colours look really great, what are the chances of having a army shot at some point?

Young Logan

I'm on leave in 3 weeks, at which time I'll get some games in, I will take some Army shot at that time, should also have finished 3 of the 4 Thunder Wolves.

Second unit of Long Fangs, I had the bits laying around, seemed a waste - the split fire rule works well with them.

Scout unit (Did not enjoy painting these and I think it shows) I may do a sniper unit but in the games I've tried them out they don't work to well. Seems silly to me that the target figure gets a save roll, could be I'm using them incorrectly.

I acquired Lugft Huron some time ago, wasn't too sure what to do with him but as I had no Lone Wolf................................ what do you think.

yeah he is cool, liking the head swap. cool

bigfish wrote:yeah he is cool, liking the head swap. cool

Seemed a suitable head for this model. I've made a rule that the bare heads can only be used once within the chapter.

Lone Wolf looks amazing.

Frost Axes are AP2 but now strike at initiative 1 and give you +1 strength, I think they also became something like 10 points each rather than 15-25.

GW have released an updated FAQ for codex space wolves on their website..... ties it all up quite nicely with the new rules

Amazing! Why haven't I seen this blog before! This stuff is great, and unique too. Keep it up and um...
Full army shot please

LDP

Frost axe Str 2, Int 1 Ap2
Fighting last maybe a problem now, I'll try it out over the holiday. I think the new rules have just made Wolves even better, only time will tell.

I was going to increase the close combat of this force with more blood/sky claws not too sure now.
The Thunder wolves should still be OK

Currently reading through the rules, well I would be if I could stay awake.

The fact that the skyclaws would get 1 initiative 10 attack each in addition to all their other attacks at standard initiative IF they get the charge in actually encourages me to use them and in bigger numbers.

You get up to 10 hits in before anybody else, to try and make an impact, then another 4 each, it could make a real mess of some enemy units, especially those who are initiative 3 or lower.

I need to see if thunderwolves get the same.

Thunderwolves = Cavalry have Fleet and Hammer of Wrath.

Re-roll one D6 on run and charge.
One additional Str 5 Int 10 hit/model on charge.

I'd say one powerfully unit just got even better, just as well as I've added 3 thunderwolves and another mounted lord to my army

I post picture later

Oh and Wolf Guard Terminators just got AWESOME!!

Now power weapons are AP3 they no longer bypass armour for the pesky 5+ saves, so much more survivable now.

There are Space Wolf Companies that have been lost in the past, the most prominent of these being the 13th company, perhaps you should just say that this is one of those lost companies that has fought to return from a campaign for centuries because their ships Warp capability failed them or the Navigator was killed so travel thru the warp was not possible.

Also wait for the Black Legion Compendium to be released before you make any final decisions, you may find the rules in that book better suit your desires. These could afterall be the Red Corsairs or remnants to the Wolves aboard the Starship that was captured and talked about in the Space Wolf Codex.

Sorry since the new edition of the wk40k rules, i've not managed to motivate myself to either play (hate the random elements of the game) or paint much......... That said I've finally picked my paint brushes up again. Results to follow shortly.

 Harms66 wrote:
Sorry since the new edition of the wk40k rules, i've not managed to motivate myself to either play (hate the random elements of the game) or paint much......... That said I've finally picked my paint brushes up again. Results to follow shortly.

Looking forward to seeing some more then It's a shame that the new rules set has put you of so much

Young Logan