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Howdy!
Is it possible for cadians to use bolters on sgt's and veterans ?
Would the size of the bolter be a huge difference of the model or look stupid etc ?
Cheers for the help

If I remember correctly I think there is an option to upgrade characters/ sgt's to carry bolters, but without my codex collection here at work it is difficult to confirm.

I do however recollect that GW used to have some IG minis armed with bolters.
It worked out, but was a bit big.

Think of it as a regular real life soldier suddenly carrying a 50cal machinegun, It is possible, but not for everyone, it might even work, but perhaps not very practical

OJJ

You can upgrade certain IG models/characters with a bolter, but like Jetmech said, it does look a bit big, but only with the new upgraded "tall and thin" plastic bolters.

If you are able to, try to get some early 1990's "low and fat" style bolters. They are cool (in a retro way) and are much easier to place on your models due to their different dimensions. Funilly enough, this us the reason I didn't go for the old storm trooper model with a bolter and scanner - the bolterbwas the "tall and thin" type and looked WAY too big on him!

The catachan command squad comes with IG scaled boltgun, but the downside of that is that you end up with a box of catachans.

 JetmechNOR wrote:
If I remember correctly I think there is an option to upgrade characters/ sgt's to carry bolters, but without my codex collection here at work it is difficult to confirm.

I do however recollect that GW used to have some IG minis armed with bolters.
It worked out, but was a bit big.

Think of it as a regular real life soldier suddenly carrying a 50cal machinegun, It is possible, but not for everyone, it might even work, but perhaps not very practical

OJJ

Yeah i feared as much mate, I'll have a wee look at them. I may try and order a few and try it out see how things turn out
Thanks again


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CardinalVirtue wrote:
The catachan command squad comes with IG scaled boltgun, but the downside of that is that you end up with a box of catachans.

I never thought about using them tbh and i can just chop them up and boom, nice small boltgun.
That is if the bits sites i use have any in stock :(
Cheers again for the help


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 Freddy Kruger wrote:
You can upgrade certain IG models/characters with a bolter, but like Jetmech said, it does look a bit big, but only with the new upgraded "tall and thin" plastic bolters.

If you are able to, try to get some early 1990's "low and fat" style bolters. They are cool (in a retro way) and are much easier to place on your models due to their different dimensions. Funilly enough, this us the reason I didn't go for the old storm trooper model with a bolter and scanner - the bolterbwas the "tall and thin" type and looked WAY too big on him!

Awesome ill have a wee look and see what i can find. you have just confirmed my fear! actual sad face :(
Do you know if the scanner is still in production and what kit is it in?
Thanks again for the help mate

Anvil has Regiments(Guard) scaled Bolters as an option, even a Guard-scaled Stormbolter, their Firestorm Carbine.

Check them out.

Awesome dude!
That helps alot, ill be sure to check out their website
Cheers again