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Stalwart Ultramarine Tactical Marine




Belfast

Hi,

Could anyone suggest types or makes of resin or plastic shields that could be used to build a 5 man Breacher / Boarding squad - only thought was the GW Deathwatch ones and use the power mauls with them?

TIA
   
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When I was making shields for my guys I was using leftover Mk1 Rhino front armor plates. Hah! I don't imagine those would be easy to find now. Easy to print though!

There's gotta be a file or two for your needs somewhere onlune . . .


Edit: Quick google gave me this
https://m.yeggi.com/q/breacher+shield/

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You could check out Shapeways

https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?type=product&q=breacher+shield

Seem to be a lot of good options there.

Please excuse any spelling errors. I use a tablet frequently and software keyboards are a pain!

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They just announced a command Upgrade for HH Marines with shields. Might be useful?
   
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Stalwart Ultramarine Tactical Marine




Belfast

Thank you all - saw the HH set would give lots of other accessories as well
   
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Nottingham

I think that those are combat shields, rather than boarding shields. Very different aesthetic and the combat shield probably wouldn't go with a bolter, if that's the intention.

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 JamesY wrote:
I think that those are combat shields, rather than boarding shields. Very different aesthetic and the combat shield probably wouldn't go with a bolter, if that's the intention.

I'd argue aesthetic is fine if the person modelling thinks they fit- Marine shields can come in a variety of shapes and there are already two very distinct designs of boarding shield. You see the same variation in storm shields. A boarding shield shaped like a heater shield is fine.

The bigger issue to me is size- boarding shields are full length and cover most the body, the combat shields are smaller.

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Nottingham

 Haighus wrote:
 JamesY wrote:
I think that those are combat shields, rather than boarding shields. Very different aesthetic and the combat shield probably wouldn't go with a bolter, if that's the intention.


The bigger issue to me is size- boarding shields are full length and cover most the body, the combat shields are smaller.


That was the point that I was making; not that they shouldn't be used as they aren't the 'correct' shield, but just that they might not create the desired look.

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Have a look at my 3d Printed Mierce Miniatures

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Zone Mortalis (unfinished)
Classic high elf bloodbowl team 
   
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MkVI Legion Assault Squad comes with the option to be armed with Bolt Pistols or combat shields.

That’s probably you best bet on the Bitz market.

   
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England

 JamesY wrote:
 Haighus wrote:
 JamesY wrote:
I think that those are combat shields, rather than boarding shields. Very different aesthetic and the combat shield probably wouldn't go with a bolter, if that's the intention.


The bigger issue to me is size- boarding shields are full length and cover most the body, the combat shields are smaller.


That was the point that I was making; not that they shouldn't be used as they aren't the 'correct' shield, but just that they might not create the desired look.

Apologies, I had an overly narrow read of "aesthetics".

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found these on spikey bits and thought they looked pretty great.
https://spikeybits.com/store/MkVI-MkIII-Breacher-Boarding-Shields-&-Arms-Bits-Set-x5-p572216566
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Belfast

Thanks everyone
   
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Belfast

I bought 1 pack of Deathwatch Veterans and was thinking of building 2 models with the shields and maces and 2 with the 2 handed hammers along with a sergeant model. i might had a second set to double these up. i was also thinking of buying a first born Tactical squad and arming them with the various weapons in the DWV set along with a DW accessory sprue - Any thoughts more for modelling than actually playing with
   
 
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