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I'm putting together an Alpha Legion force, using a combo of CSM and IG. Nothing new in that of course. I have a question regarding modelling the IG side of things.

The IG force will include a normal platoon, two vet units, some snipers and a squad of stormtroopers. I'm looking for some advice on modelling the different units - how to make them all fit together.

As Alpha Legion operatives, I was thinking of something involving robes, as I'm greenstuffing / "DA vet swapping" some robes onto my AL marines. Possibly for the Vet units.

The normal platoon will be led by Al'Raheem, therefore in mind I was thinking of some kind of tallarn look, which brings it's own problems of extensive greenstuffing / modelling. The other option would be to go with the FW renegade militia stuff, but then tying that into stormtroopers and sniper models might proove tricky.

I really like the look of the FW Tallarn snipers, so I could go with that, but I'm still failing to see how I could combine these with the above and pull all of it together into a coherent looking force.

So, I guess what I'm really looking for is any kind of general advice & suggestions on models for a large AL guard force.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5341111.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5341111.page GMT FW Tallarn for the snipers, then use FW renegade bodies/heads (one piece IIRC) as your stormies for that heavier armored look with like chem-inhalers instead of oxygen?

As to look cohesive, that wouldn't be that hard to pull off, I feel. Build the renegades up as normal (or however you plan on lol), cut/file away shoulder pads if you're using cadian arms, sculpt matching shoulder pads like on the Tallarn boys & wrap their ankles. IOW just use a little GS to give them the added details to make them cohesive. From there, it's just a matter of paint.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5341201.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5341201.page GMT FW snipers, some cadians and one renegade pack and see how I get on.

The other thing that could potentially work is to use the Elysian models for most - the more dynamic poses lend themselves to a mobile striking force a la the Alpha Legion.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5342154.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5342154.page GMT SW & HW squads or do heavy converting. If that's the route you elect to go then I recommend also grabbing some UAMC Marines by Defiance.

They actually mesh well with Elysians, especially the arms though they do have rolled up sleeves.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5342351.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5342351.page GMT FW models are smaller (I have some Krieg models).

I think if I use Elysians I can cover pretty much all the Vets, normal platoon, speacial weapons, snipers and could possibly use the lascutter teams as Stormtroopers.


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5343638.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5343638.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5345516.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5345516.page GMT GW and in my opinion are much better in quality/cleaner than anything from FW. As AL is supposed to be convert, it might be a good fit for you.

On their site, they have a variety of sniper type rifles and weapons too.

Check out the Black Ops stuff here.
http://youtu.be/9UPqhFLWzns]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5346334.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/510996/5346334.page GMT