I'll have to admit, dafrca, that is a very cool idea ! ?Those are good ideas too, Maksim, especially the GZG ESU Naval Infantryman with the cape, just like the old USSR Naval Infantry use to wear. ?Good thinking guys ! ?
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| Author: | nealhunt [ Tue Aug 05, 2003 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
- So, what are you guys using for Marine Scout Snipers? ? I tried taking the heavy weapons guys and removing the missile launder magazine, along with a little filing. They look okay, but not as good as I had hoped. - Should I revert to the old plan whereby IG troopers were fielded as SM scouts? - Also, what do you think about using the old IG bikes for scout bikes? In case you are wondering, my home-grown chapter is intended to be scout-heavy, so I'm looking for ideas. |
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| Author: | Legion 4 [ Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
This may not be any help, but I'm waiting to see what (or if) G/W produces (any). I'm not big on converting 6mm Infantry ... I can barely see as it is! |
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| Author: | MaksimSmelchak [ Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
Neal, So far I have been using my Ratlings for any snipers I've needed and I haven't used SM and IG snipers together so only one type has been used. Here are some ideas: - Use GZG NAC proxies. There's a guy with a cloak that has a remarkable resemblance to the 28mm GW SM sniper. Add in a C&C Machine gun if you want a longer sniper-looking weapon. Alternately you could use a little plasticard or plastic stock to approximate the rifle. - Base your snipers specially on pennies or other distinctive bases. - Use the second edition Eldar Guardians (the one with the long laser rifle) and do a head swap. - Use the Eldar ranger model and do a head swap. - Take any SM models (including the basic trooper) and add in a C&C Machine gun if you want a longer sniper-looking weapon or alternately you could use a little plasticard or plastic stock to approximate the rifle. Shalom, Maksim-Smelchak. |
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| Author: | dafrca [ Wed Aug 06, 2003 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
One thought that crosses my mind is why do you need a model at all? Now before you think me crazy follow me for a moment first. What if you took a small piece of plastic about 3/4th the size of a man as your start? Mount a suitable looking barrel on one end. Maybe even use small wire to make bipod etc. Now mount this ?sniper? onto a penny with some texture on it. Cut a small section off of a used dryer sheet. Use white glue to ?mold? the sheet over our ?blob sniper? into a shape you like. Maybe even simulate the head with a small raise in the correct spot etc. Add some further texture on your new found ?camo netting?. Leave the barrel sticking out of the netting of course. Paint it with camo colors, but make them slightly different so you can see the ?figure? slightly without having a full figure there. Put two or three on a penny and Scout Snipers you will have. Make variations using legs from broken models or small roundish beads of plastic for heads sticking out. Etc. Not the best, but with some paint might look good. dafrca |
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| Author: | Legion 4 [ Wed Aug 06, 2003 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
I'll have to admit, dafrca, that is a very cool idea ! ?Those are good ideas too, Maksim, especially the GZG ESU Naval Infantryman with the cape, just like the old USSR Naval Infantry use to wear. ?Good thinking guys ! ?
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| Author: | nealhunt [ Thu Aug 07, 2003 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
I think an IG guardsman would be a great model to work from, using your suggestion, dafrca. Cut off the gun and trim down the base, leaving a roughly accurate pose. Cut and cock the leg. Put the "gilly suit" over him and attach the gun so it sticks out. |
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| Author: | stormseer [ Fri Aug 08, 2003 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
Yeah, great ideas Dafrca and Neal, I think I'll try something along those lines for my IG when I come to do them.... |
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| Author: | MaksimSmelchak [ Mon Sep 01, 2003 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
I was thinking about Snipers this last weekend at CONQUEST. The IG force could have really used some! Shalom, Maksim-Smelchak. |
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| Author: | CyberShadow [ Thu Apr 15, 2004 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models |
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