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nealhunt
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models  Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 8:24 pm |
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- 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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Legion 4
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:16 am |
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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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MaksimSmelchak
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:37 pm |
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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.
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dafrca
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 7:56 pm |
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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.
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Legion 4
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 8:38 pm |
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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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nealhunt
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2003 6:44 pm |
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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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stormseer
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2003 1:12 pm |
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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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MaksimSmelchak
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 8:06 pm |
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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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Cuban Commissar
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:24 pm |
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Hi guys,
I'm putting togethor a blue print for my space marine epic force. ?I brought the forces back when I had a grandiose dream of assembling an entire Spece Marine chapter. ?My aspirations are slightly more down to earth this time around. ?
I am envisioning a smaller battle company sized force, supported by vehcile and elite units but not many of any one kind. ?This is a elite support to my IG regiment. I was wondering if it's a strong pool of forces to make army list up to 5000 points. ?I most concerned with the fact that I have enough tacticals. ?Here is a listing of forces.
Teminator Det
- Landraiders
- Supreme Commander
Tactical Det in Rhinos
- Hunter
- Commander
Tactical Det in Rhinos
- Hunter
- Commander
Scout Det
- Sniper
- Commander
Assault Det
- Commander
Devastator Det
- Razorbacks
- Hunter
Bike Det (1)
- Commander
Bike Det (2)
- Assault Bikes x5 (I have a lot of these guys)
Landspeeder Det (1)
Landspeeder Det (2)
- Tornado x3
- Typhoon x2
Predator Det
Vindicator Det
Whirlwind Det
- Hunter
Thunderhawks x3
Imperial Navy and Titan legion support are already avialable.
What you think. ?
Thanks and take care
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Legion 4
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 6:03 am |
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It's a well rounded force, but you may need more infantry and I see no dreadnoughts ? 
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nealhunt
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 3:48 pm |
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Are you planning to field it all, or is that just what you want to have to choose from?
It's a good list either way. I see it as a full battle company and the 8th (assault guys on bikes/speeders) company with strong support.
My marine army is very similar, but with 2 battle companies, so I should like it. 
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Cuban Commissar
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:29 pm |
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It's the pool to draw from. ?
The landspeeders have been reduced to one formation of 5 Tornados (old models) after checking the model inventory again and I have 4 dreadnoughts to distribute as I see fit.
I was just worried that 2 tacticals was enough of a core of infantry.
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TuffSkull
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:33 pm |
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| Quote (Cuban Commissar @ 24 2003 Dec.,18:29) | I was just worried that 2 tacticals was enough of a core of infantry.
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I would strongly reccommend a couple more. They are some of the most versatile units in the game & from what I've seen, you cant have enough
In my playtest games recently, I've basically started to use Tacticals as my main force, adding other units simply to keep the game interesting (an all tactical army could probably defeat most foes, but would be boring as hell to play either with or against!)
However, if this pool is drawn upon for small games (2K and under) then 2 will be enough._________________ Cheers, Paul "TuffSkull" T. http://hobbybrush.com - My New Website, with thousands of painted Mini Pics :) http://hobbybrush.blogspot.com - My Hobby Blog TuffSkull's notepad- My Old Blog on Wargames Wiki.
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CyberShadow
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 12:46 pm |
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nealhunt
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Post subject: 6mm Marine Scout Sniper Models Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 3:45 pm |
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Hey:
After Taladryel's interest, I decided to revivie this topic. If you have any comments on the Thousand Sons list in the Epic Vault, please post them here. I would be especially interested in feedback on the Comments ballons that I included.
Also, I have made a few changes not reflected in the vault version. They are:
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Thousand Sons Retinue - 400 points
Silver Towers - 4-6 units, 90 points each
Rubric Terminators - 80 points each
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