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Post by: vic
Hi, I have just put up the next Victoria Miniatures release in the online store https://victoriaminiatures.com/. It consists of:
Pith Helmet Heads
Balmoral Cap Heads
Brodie Helmet Heads
Alien Squid Heads
Victorian Torsos
Rough Rider Legs
Rough Rider Arms
All compatible with my Highland Guard and Penal Guard of course
Thanks for all the great comments and encouragement from the folks here at Dakka, for a teeny, tiny company like mine its been great. Please spread the word
As always suggestions and feedback welcome. Or visit on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Miniatures/162170277152776
Cheers,
Vic.
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Post by: Hulksmash
Very nice....I'm considering ordering these for my lizard roughriders.
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Post by: kenshin620
Praetorian RR, pretty cool!
Squid alien heads, why do I get the feeling this was inspired by wargames factory? Feel free to correct me
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Post by: vic
I know the WF head you are referring to but I actually did these before I saw it, mine were inspired by the Ood.
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Post by: Vain
vic wrote:I know the WF head you are referring to but I actually did these before I saw it, mine were inspired by the Ood.
And judging from those photos, done a lot better too.
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Post by: jacqualine47
vic wrote:I know the WF head you are referring to but I actually did these before I saw it, mine were inspired by the Ood.
Woohoo! Dr. Who for the win!
My fiance and I both went "OOOOOOODDD" the moment we saw those heads... as soon as you release the lasgun arms I'll order it all at once. My IG commandant needs an Oodish butler...
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Post by: FabricatorGeneralMike
Those are very well done scuplts Victoria. I've been a fan of your's since I saw the seraphim vs. killa kan diorama. Please keep up the awsome work Ms Lamb. =o]
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Nice work once again ! but do you have to do so much in one go need to check my finance now just to work out what I can afford or not at the moment. But great work once again Vic just dam great work
Just been to check your site is there not a larger set of the victorian guard torso's or are you just selling in sets of 3 ? and how long before the arms and lasguns are available cheers
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Post by: Kroothawk
You could use your other thread for listing all your new stuff as all other companies except Privateer Press do. You just have to edit the headline by editing the first post.
That said, nice work as always.
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Post by: niceguyteddy
Love your work! As soon as I return in July I will be sending you a fair bit of monies.
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Post by: legionaires
Wow. I don't login in to post very often anymore, but I will say that those are some of the best looking sculpts I have seen.
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Post by: KGatch113
Fantastic stuff! Any chance you could do French Foriegn Legion conversion parts, ala Beau Geste?
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Post by: Gamble
1) Link in the post gives a 404, but your signature link works.
2) Are the VG Torsos available in 5 packs or singles? Trying to avoid buying more than I need/want.
3) Any plans for a saber arm set to match the rough riders?
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Post by: Augustus
Killer!
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Post by: JoeyFox
You don't understand.
I'm trying to pay off my debts.
Not add more!
Wonderful...Penals are AWESOME....RRiders too. If I had not of just bought some FW I would have gladly bought them.
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Post by: bubber
Facebook link doesn't work for me (maybe cause i'm in a different country??).
Minis look great as always.
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Post by: Commander Cain
Beautiful work! This is some real quality stuff that you are bringing out. I am especially impressed with your ability to sculpt faces, some of the best I have ever seen!
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Post by: vic
Any plans for a saber arm set to match the rough riders?
yes.
there not a larger set of the victorian guard torso's or are you just selling in sets of 3
Just sets of 3
and how long before the arms and lasguns are available
Being cast now, should be another week or so.
Any plans to introduce the Praetorian torsos without straps with the Mordian heads?
yes
Cheers, v
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Post by: MeanGreenStompa
vic wrote:I know the WF head you are referring to but I actually did these before I saw it, mine were inspired by the Ood.
I was just thinking they would make good genestealer hybrids for a genestealer cult based around the 'feeder tendril' head stealers.
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Post by: redstripe
Any chance for Cossack-style heads? (and torsos)
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Post by: Grimtuff
vic wrote:
Need a range of metal heads? Why not Zoidberg? (V)_( ;,,; )_(V)
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Post by: Raxor
Have you ever considered doing heads that would look more in place with a modern force? Heads with things like berets, sunglasses, caps, radio headsets?
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Post by: Norn King
Nice
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Hows the scots guard Hq set coming I will be placing an order but waiting for the release of the arms and lasguns I think with straps is a must as it gives the miniature more the period feel myself but thats just my MHO great work keep it coming ………….
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Post by: vic
Hows the scots guard Hq set coming ?
Just for you Lone Dog
Automatically Appended Next Post: Raxor wrote:Have you ever considered doing heads that would look more in place with a modern force? Heads with things like berets, sunglasses, caps, radio headsets?
Yes, I intend to do them, but I can only sculpt one thing at a time.
Cheers,
V
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Post by: FabricatorGeneralMike
vic wrote:Yes, I intend to do them, but I can only sculpt one thing at a time.
Cheers,
V
Well the answer is simple then, clone yourself and get each set of clones cracking on the awsome idea's you have...
That piper looks awsome. Keep up the good work Vic =o]
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Post by: vic
Cheers,
Yes they will fit multiple torsos, including certain plastic ones.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
vic wrote:Cheers,
Yes they will fit multiple torsos, including certain plastic ones.
Thanks for the quick reply, give credit where credit is due and it is due in the plentiful here cant wait for these to be released I can see some overtime at work coming .
The sacrifice we make for our hobbies I was just thinking you could sell the bagpipe head on its own looks like he smoking a large stubby ……..
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Post by: FITZZ
Perhaps this has already been answered, but I don't seem to be able to locate that answer if it has been...but, what mounts are best used with the Rough Riders kit?
They're absolutely fantastic and I'd love to know which kits would be best suited/recommended as mounts?
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Post by: alarmingrick
FITZZ wrote: Perhaps this has already been answered, but I don't seem to be able to locate that answer if it has been...but, what mounts are best used with the Rough Riders kit?
They're absolutely fantastic and I'd love to know which kits would be best suited/recommended as mounts?
I'd also like to know this!
I was kitbashing some Cadiam RRs and was stuck on the arm/leg combos i was going to use.
Once again you've created gold, vic!
Thanks!
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Post by: vic
they are made to fit the current GW Pistolier horse. most will go straight on the horse. Depending on the pose a little bending, filing or filling may bee needed. This should not be too much hassle as my minis are made from metal that is slightly softer. Think Old school gw metal.
That said its probably easier to file the plastic horse.
They might fit some other mounts but i have not had the chance to try any yet.
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Post by: Hulksmash
What about a certain giant bipedal lizard as a mount? Have you tried that fit? I'm curious as those are what I'm going to make my RR's riding.
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Post by: vic
I don't have any lizards to try :(
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Sorry don't want to be pushy but when will the arms and las guns be up for sale just want to make a order but want to wait for the mother load
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Post by: Commander Cain
How am I supposed to stop myself collecting guard if you keep releasing all this cool stuff huh?
Bagpiper looks very cool!
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Post by: alarmingrick
Does anyone else think the Victorian Guard torsos would look awesome with the kilted legs?!
Throw in the Plith heads, and i'm feeling another platoon w/command. great, i just got out
of the doghouse with the missus....
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Post by: Necroagogo
alarmingrick wrote:Does anyone else think the Victorian Guard torsos would look awesome with the kilted legs?!
Throw in the Plith heads, and i'm feeling another platoon w/command.
Visions of Carry on up the Khyber are now haunting me ...
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Post by: vic
Thanks for the comments, The arms and laser guns are the next release. I am hoping the moulds will be made this week but it will depend on my mould maker's schedule. It should not bee too long until they are in the shop. I will keep you posted.
Cheers,
V
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Post by: alphaecho
Now I want a Sid James as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond with pistol and ceiling plaster on his shoulder!
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Post by: SilverMK2
Very cool stuff indeed - almost wish I still had my guard army
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Post by: vic
alphaecho wrote:Now I want a Sid James as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond with pistol and ceiling plaster on his shoulder!
Hmmmmm.. possibly. There will be, in the near future a certain "Captain" to lead my pith helmeted chaps
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Post by: Kroothawk
I was more thinking of Terry-Thomas
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Post by: lone dirty dog
vic wrote:alphaecho wrote:Now I want a Sid James as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond with pistol and ceiling plaster on his shoulder!
Hmmmmm.. possibly. There will be, in the near future a certain "Captain" to lead my pith helmeted chaps
Cant wait for that then hahahahahah and thanks for the update will wait till then I still think you should build some napoleonic french great guard style figures next bear skin hats great axes would look the nuts ……..
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alarmingrick wrote:Does anyone else think the Victorian Guard torsos would look awesome with the kilted legs?!
Throw in the Plith heads, and i'm feeling another platoon w/command. great, i just got out
of the doghouse with the missus....
With thoughts like that you could be back in it sooner than you think !!!
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Post by: alarmingrick
lone dirty dog wrote:alarmingrick wrote:Does anyone else think the Victorian Guard torsos would look awesome with the kilted legs?!
Throw in the Plith heads, and i'm feeling another platoon w/command. great, i just got out
of the doghouse with the missus....
With thoughts like that you could be back in it sooner than you think !!!
It's kind of a revolving door at my house!
Plus with my birthday and Christmas both right around the corner, i'll have enough
bargaining leverage to get at least my roughriders finished without too much collateral damage!
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Post by: lone dirty dog
alarmingrick wrote:lone dirty dog wrote:alarmingrick wrote:Does anyone else think the Victorian Guard torsos would look awesome with the kilted legs?!
Throw in the Plith heads, and i'm feeling another platoon w/command. great, i just got out
of the doghouse with the missus....
With thoughts like that you could be back in it sooner than you think !!!
It's kind of a revolving door at my house!
Plus with my birthday and Christmas both right around the corner, i'll have enough
bargaining leverage to get at least my roughriders finished without too much collateral damage!
Well good luck with that good bartering but beware Christmas effects both and it will be her birthday before you know it and she will want her turn their goes the door again …..
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Post by: rob-or-ross
Hello V.
I have been out of the hobby since 3rd Ed. and I had no idea you existed.
I have been looking all over the place for decent heads for my IG guys, I really don't like the look of too many guys with helmets on.
I keep buying things and being frustrated by the poor quality of the sculpting on the heads.
From the looks of it I have found my answer with your heads, the bald guys are brilliant.
Then I followed the link and found your Kilted legs, as a Scot I gave a little yelp of joy.
I then read through all your threads and your bagpipe guy is looking good.
Then I noticed you are making ANZAC heads, brilliant, I have tried making slouch hats out of green stuff but I am terrible, I look forward to their release.
Now for the demanding bit.
Female guard - My wife is very artistic and I would love to see her do some painting but she wants ladies.
Realistically, under the armour all but the most bathycolpian of soldiers could be built with a standard torso.
A specific female torso would be nice but what we really need (as a community) is a range of female heads that are sculpted to your high standards.
All the heads available at the moment look like Kryten or a inflatable woman who has been in an industrial accident.
Since I'm wishing my life away I'd love a nice big dog for my CO.
A mastiff or similar.
And arms with their sleeves rolled up (not space rambo sized).
Anyway, I'll be making an order soon, of a load of heads, some kilted legs, a set of rough rider legs and an inquisition.
*cough* I certainly wasn't expecting them.
I'm very happy I found your stuff.
Thank you.
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Post by: vic
Thanks for the comments and feedback;
Female heads etc. are on the list, but will take a while.
In the meantime here is another preview;
I couldn't resist having a go at Captain Caine to lead my recent pith helmet chaps. This mini is based on my first ever GD winning squad (Caine's Cannon Fodder 1999).
I spent way to long sculpting this mini, but at least had a lot fun doing it.
Cheers,
V
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Post by: lone dirty dog
You have done it again Vic, I thought for a moment I was looking at WIP pictures of your original model till I read the post it is so close to your original work. Will you be casting this guy up as well then ? I hope so I can see my order increasing by each post, sorry to be a pain but have you heard any thing on the arms and las guns, its just I want to order it all together.
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Post by: rob-or-ross
vic wrote:Thanks for the comments and feedback;
Female heads etc. are on the list, but will take a while.
In the meantime here is another preview;
I couldn't resist having a go at Captain Caine to lead my recent pith helmet chaps. This mini is based on my first ever GD winning squad (Caine's Cannon Fodder 1999).
I spent way to long sculpting this mini, but at least had a lot fun doing it.
Cheers,
V
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/victorialamb/caine1.jpg
Thank you very much. That news will certainly please my better half.
That sculpt of Bromhead/Caine is extremely good but as a former Royal Engineer I have to ask if you are going to do one of (then) Lieutenant John R M Chard VC/Stanley Baker?
I'd fit him into my army even though they are (predominantly) Cadian based.
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Post by: Orinoco
as a praetorian player with 200 painted, i have been looking out for a caine model for ages, please cast him!!
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Post by: Ketara
As soon as this comes out, I'm buying it. Simple
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Post by: vic
Hi,
The arms and rifles are now in the shop. Here's some examples to get the ideas going
Please help spread the word.
Cheers V
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Post by: vic
Thanks for the order, the Victorian Legs will be out next release with Caine and the piper. Could be a few weeks though.
Cheers,
V
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Post by: Slinky
Outstanding!
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Post by: Ketara
You trult are a boon to the 40K community. I hope you continue to create such masterpieces on a regular basis!
Might I dare suggest some Praetorian trousered legs to complete the set? It's practically all you're missing now, and would allow people to buy full armies from you!
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Ketara wrote:You trult are a boon to the 40K community. I hope you continue to create such masterpieces on a regular basis!
Might I dare suggest some Praetorian trousered legs to complete the set? It's practically all you're missing now, and would allow people to buy full armies from you!
I think you may have missed the fact that there are victorian legs (Praetorian style) in the picture Vic had just posted, she said they will be released in a few weeks time.
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Post by: Ketara
lone dirty dog wrote:Ketara wrote:You trult are a boon to the 40K community. I hope you continue to create such masterpieces on a regular basis!
Might I dare suggest some Praetorian trousered legs to complete the set? It's practically all you're missing now, and would allow people to buy full armies from you!
I think you may have missed the fact that there are victorian legs (Praetorian style) in the picture Vic had just posted, she said they will be released in a few weeks time.
Indeed I did. And now, my day is complete.
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Post by: Death By Monkeys
Ooh. I've been waiting for arms like those for a long, long time.
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Post by: rob-or-ross
Just ordered some of your new arms along with kilted legs and a bunch of heads.
Thank you for supporting our hobby.
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Post by: Orinoco
standing by for caine!
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Post by: spiralingcadaver
wow, you've really got some of the consistently best modular bits I've seen around!
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Post by: The Dark Saga
Looking forward to seeing Captain Caine completed, looks like I'll be ordering one. And your penal legion kits are perfect, if I ever get around to using them I'll pick some of those up.
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Post by: SilverMK2
You're only supposed to blow the blaady xenos away!
I really want to order some of your stuff
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Post by: kenshin620
Laser Rifles look pretty cool.
I know this is a bit selfish (especially since it may detract from your sales!) but do you have any comparisons of the rifles on Warlord's new zulu war plastics?
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Post by: Grot 6
Once again, Great work!!!!
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Post by: DarkTraveler777
When those Victorian Legs come out expect a big order! You have made this Praetorian fan very happy indeed!
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Post by: insaniak
Lovely stuff. Being able to buy full kits will be nice.
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Post by: ph34r
The laser rifle arms look really good. Do you have any plans to make greatcoat type legs?
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Post by: vic
Thanks for the comments.
ph34r wrote:The laser rifle arms look really good. Do you have any plans to make greatcoat type legs?
Yep.
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Post by: insaniak
Squee!
Are you looking at heavy weapons as well, or just the laser rifles for now?
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Post by: Absolutionis
vic wrote:Thanks for the comments.
ph34r wrote:The laser rifle arms look really good. Do you have any plans to make greatcoat type legs?
Yep.
This makes my day. The market needs good greatcoat legs.
Have you also put hooded heads into consideration?
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Post by: lone dirty dog
vic wrote:Thanks for the comments.
ph34r wrote:The laser rifle arms look really good. Do you have any plans to make greatcoat type legs?
Yep.
My christmas is complete have a dam fine one yourself and may you get everything you want as I know have got everything I want with that simple but so effective YEP
I hope you will be doing torsos to go with these as well
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Post by: Orinoco
Absolutionis wrote:vic wrote:Thanks for the comments.
ph34r wrote:The laser rifle arms look really good. Do you have any plans to make greatcoat type legs?
Yep.
This makes my day. The market needs good greatcoat legs.
Have you also put hooded heads into consideration?
I vote for hooded pith helmets! w00t
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Post by: stormwell
vic wrote:Hi,
The arms and rifles are now in the shop. Here's some examples to get the ideas going
Please help spread the word.
Cheers V
Finally some decent models for my Morridane Rifles IG force!
Special and Heavy Weapons teams would make my decade!
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Post by: rob-or-ross
Heavys shouldn't be a problem since GW heavy arms don't have pauldrons on them.
Some of Vic's lovely crouching legs, one of her torsos, a head and GW arms will give you a lovely HW guy.
Specials will be more of a problem, you can buy sprues of melta or plasma and mod them on.
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Post by: Jonesyboy12
Cool stuff!
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Post by: Morathi's Darkest Sin
vic wrote:Thanks for the comments and feedback; Female heads etc. are on the list, but will take a while. Going on the quality of work you have already produced, I have no doubt that my wallet will be in the corner with a pointy stick trying to stop me making a stream of continued orders as my Guard army returns back to its former glory before I stupidly sold it nearly seven years ago. I will seriously be buying a lot of female Guard stuff from you when it happens. Really looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Also looking at the range you are devolping with the not-praetorians, that might well be the third 'Regiment' I will be adding to my Guard forces next year. Seems a good way to add some Rough Riders.
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Post by: Orinoco
Hi Vic,
Any word on Caine? Should we expect him sometime in the new year? The suspense is killing me!
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Post by: Lone Cat
The Laser Rifle is purely 2nd Edition style
=^.^=
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Post by: vic
Hi, Thanks for all the fab feedback and the great support Vic minis has had from the Dakka crowd.
2011 has seen a real leap forward with plenty more to come.
Yes lots more bits are in the pipeline.
January (hopefully) will see the release of Caine, Victorian legs and piper.
Have a great Christmas.
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Post by: Squidmanlolz
oh, an Ood, I love an Ood!
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Post by: rob-or-ross
My order arrived while I was in Scotland for xmas.
I have to say, the quality is brilliant.
I am really looking forward to assembling these guys.
Thank you Vic for the great service and I hope things continue to go well for you in 2012.
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Post by: Target
Same here, my order arrived the end of last week. The casts/sculpts are excellent!
Got a bunch of penal/scottish heads and penal torso's, I'll be making some cool acolyte henchmen as conscripted vehicle crew with these.
Can't wait to see what you come out with next!
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Post by: -Loki-
Good, female heads, and those laser gun arms with smaller hands, would make it very easy to do female Cadians that don't look like transvestites.
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Post by: rob-or-ross
Then there would be the difficulty of painting their faces so they don't look like transvestites.
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Post by: Mister Feral
I caved in and finally ordered some of your brilliant Highlander bits as well as some of your new laser rifles!
I can't wait for them to turn up.
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Post by: vic
Mister Feral wrote:I caved in and finally ordered some of your brilliant Highlander bits as well as some of your new laser rifles!
I can't wait for them to turn up.
Cheers, they were sent out this morning
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Post by: lone dirty dog
I need to buy more but funds are low dam you St. nick dam you
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Post by: Mister Feral
vic wrote:Mister Feral wrote:I caved in and finally ordered some of your brilliant Highlander bits as well as some of your new laser rifles!
I can't wait for them to turn up.
Cheers, they were sent out this morning
This pleases me greatly.
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Post by: Doc EMP
My order arrived yesterday. Fantastic sculpts, they really allow for some really dramatic posing.
Will definately be getting more.
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Post by: DarkTraveler777
Any news on when the Victorian Legs will be added to the store?
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Post by: Kroothawk
DarkTraveler777 wrote:Any news on when the Victorian Legs will be added to the store?
You mean, since she answered last week?
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Post by: lone dirty dog
You really need to read the post's
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Post by: DarkTraveler777
Kroothawk wrote:DarkTraveler777 wrote:Any news on when the Victorian Legs will be added to the store?
You mean, since she answered last week?
lone dirty dog wrote:You really need to read the post's
Ah yes, is this the very definitive answer you two are crowing about?
vic wrote:January (hopefully) will see the release of Caine, Victorian legs and piper.
Not a lot of information there since according to Vic January isn't even a certainty. But keep on with the smarmy comments, guys.
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Post by: CT GAMER
I'm pretty sure some of these will be making their way into my son's IG army in 2012...
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Post by: lone dirty dog
DarkTraveler777 wrote:Kroothawk wrote:DarkTraveler777 wrote:Any news on when the Victorian Legs will be added to the store?
You mean, since she answered last week?
lone dirty dog wrote:You really need to read the post's
Ah yes, is this the very definitive answer you two are crowing about?
vic wrote:January (hopefully) will see the release of Caine, Victorian legs and piper.
Not a lot of information there since according to Vic January isn't even a certainty. But keep on with the smarmy comments, guys.
Well its not January yet and that is a whole month to appear in OOPS Sorry
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Post by: Mister Feral
I got my parcel yesterday, and I am loving them!
Much obliged, they mix well with my Renegade Militia bits with a smidge of filling and fitting.
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Post by: Relativity
I got my minis yesterday. I ordered penal guard torsos and laser rifle arms. Great stuff!
They are just as good as on the webpage. Will order again in the future, for sure!
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Post by: Henners91
if only I'd known about these BEFORE I made my Guard army...
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Post by: LavuranGuard
Just do what I did - make another guard army!
Waiting on the new legs before hitting the buy button on all this new stuff!
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Post by: lone dirty dog
LavuranGuard wrote:Just do what I did - make another guard army!
Waiting on the new legs before hitting the buy button on all this new stuff!
ME TO !!!!!!! MUST RESIST MUST RESIST
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Post by: Morathi's Darkest Sin
Aye, best way to go. I've only just restarted with about 1800pts and I already have two Regiments represented in my forces.
Plan on getting some of this later in the year to start my third.
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Post by: cortez
I tried but failed misserably to resist: one platoon of highlanders ordered and another one in the pipeline...
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Post by: Orinoco
Hi Vic, any word on the caine release?
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Post by: DeadBabySoup
vic wrote:Hi,
The arms and rifles are now in the shop. Here's some examples to get the ideas going
Please help spread the word.
Cheers V
can't wait for the legs! expect a big order in feb...
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Post by: alphaecho
Victoria's facebook profile has been updated. She will not be back from the UK until late February. There will be no new releases until after that time however orders placed will be dispatched as normal.
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Post by: ZacktheChaosChild
I like the alien heads. Very Cthulhu.
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Post by: Orinoco
alphaecho wrote:Victoria's facebook profile has been updated. She will not be back from the UK until late February. There will be no new releases until after that time however orders placed will be dispatched as normal.
thanks for the heads up
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Its late Feb are you back yet
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Post by: kenshin620
lone dirty dog wrote:Its late Feb are you back yet
I'm pretty sure the 17th is in the middle of the month
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Post by: MightyGodzilla
This is a pretty great store. First time here. I'm luvin the penal guard stuff. I also like the las-gun arms and the kilts.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
I'm holding out pretty well now, but the moment greatcoat legs appear in that store I have a feeling I will become severely poorer. I'm already wanting a few penal squads and a rough riders kit. The moment the greatcoat legs appear I literally not be able to hold out anymore haha.
Btw, have you thought of doing some officer heards? With various officer caps, berets, and the like? Maybe even some field caps as well a guy or two with a cigar? Kinda like the "overseer" cap for the Penal legion heads, but with more variation I guess.One or two of those types of kits would be able to go with almost any army, and would be really awesome. Although after looking at all your great work, it wouldn't surprise me to find out you already have them designed and are just waiting for them to be tooled up
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Post by: lone dirty dog
I think that Vic has some stuff planed and WIP, but I am sure she will take all ideas into account.
I just wish she would release those victorian leg sets that were in the picture
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Post by: vic
Hi all,
Thanks for the ongoing interest and support. I have come back from a stretch overseas and am finishing up some work contracts.
There a a few greens ready to cast but I have to have enough to make up a mould, It should not be much longer now. I am expanding the Victorian legs to include 4 standing and 2 kneeling. there could also be some Iron Guard shaped items in this upcoming release.
Thanks for your patience.
Greatcoat legs; on the list.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
vic wrote:Hi all,
Thanks for the ongoing interest and support. I have come back from a stretch overseas and am finishing up some work contracts.
There a a few greens ready to cast but I have to have enough to make up a mould, It should not be much longer now. I am expanding the Victorian legs to include 4 standing and 2 kneeling. there could also be some Iron Guard shaped items in this upcoming release.
Thanks for your patience.
Greatcoat legs; on the list.
Glad you are back very much missed (although my wallet is sightly heavier) the new releases are sounding great cant wait for those.
4 standing 2 kneeling is great news Iron Guard
Hope you had a nice time on your travels and it was a successful trip, however glad you are back safe and sound and ready to produce more cool stuff
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Post by: Sgt.Roadkill
Loving seeing these good quality guard products about and although i can fully appreciate them in my current project i am already planning on expanding both my arbites (using your epic penal legion sculpts) and and Iron warriors/guard army using mashup of your victorian torsos with some other companies great coat legs.... unless ofc you release your own great coat legs first
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Post by: Commander Cain
Yay! Vic is back
Can't wait for new stuff...
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Post by: alarmingrick
I'm curious if anyone here has purchased anything? I would guess yes.
I made a purchase 1 week ago today, and haven't heard a thing from anyone?
Do they just email when your item ships? I'm in no way complaining, just curious.
I get that vic is one super busy person.
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Post by: vic
Hi, you should have got a receipt from paypal but I don't usually individually email customers to confirm purchases. Yours would have been sent a day or two after it was placed so it should be with you within another week.
Thanks for your order.
V
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Post by: alarmingrick
vic wrote:Hi, you should have got a receipt from paypal but I don't usually individually email customers to confirm purchases. Yours would have been sent a day or two after it was placed so it should be with you within another week.
Thanks for your order.
V
Thanks for the info!
I'm not in a huge hurry, so no rush needed on the shipping.
I'm just glad I'll get to eventually have a Rough rider squad!
Any plans on any "large" deals on the Victorian arms, heads & torso sets
similar to the Highlander Guard or even smaller sets like the Penal Guard?
And "Thanks" for all the great work.
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Post by: alphaecho
All of my orders have been received in the UK within two weeks of the order being placed. No complaints here.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Super fast delivery to the UK with in the 2 week as well, hell my sister sends something from OZ and it gets lost but Vics is always a nock at the door
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Post by: alarmingrick
Well, I feel it's only fair to post that I received my items 10 days after order.
That is truely fantastic! If you live in the USA and have ever ordered from Australia,
you know what I mean.
Everything I ordered arrived safe and sound, with little to no clean up needed it would appear.
Thanks for the first class service Vic!
Now about the Victorian Guard deals....
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Post by: vic
Hi thanks for the positive feedback. We do our best to get orders out quickly, and replace lost ones.
Speaking of a Victorian Guard pack, how would you guys feel about some pre-assembled one piece figures that could make up a firing line.
eg, 5 guys standing firing + four guys kneeling + one officer with pistol and sword?
So the standing guys would look something like this but a one piece cast.
Any suggestions welcome.
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Post by: Absolutionis
Not to be an irreverent naysayer, but one of the biggest appeal to me of your minis is the modular nature of your individual bits.
Having a complete model is cool and all, but it's limited to only being used as what it is. Give me a bunch of laser rifles with straps, and there are hundreds of possibilities for those bits.
You currently make bits for every part of the Victorian Guard aside from the legs. Why not just make kneeling and standing legs with the appropriately-positioned arms for a firing line?
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Post by: vic
Cheers, yes I still intend to release all the bits individually. But I was thinking some people might also want some squads that they can create quickly without the hassle of assembly.
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Post by: Brother SRM
I'd love to see what kind of poses you could sculpt, beyond a simple firing line. Having some single piece infantry would be pretty cool though,
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Post by: Teeef
If one was building an army then pre-posed minis are a good idea, especially if the price was less than the combined bits (10 heads, 10 legs, etc.).
Save quite a bit of time on assembly and they don't fall apart. Plus if you were to mix 10 set pose with 10 posable you could still get the variety.
I have a Sisters army and even though they are all set poses they look pretty good on the table top. The Victorian Guard would look right with a high percentage of the troops in firing line poses too.
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Post by: kenshin620
If you're going to sell a set, I wouldnt include too many kneeling
One of the reasons I have not bought any of Warlord's British Zulu War soldiers is because roughly half of the troops are kneeling. Gets a bit boring
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Set pose would be cool for army builders quick and convenient, however my self would be more interested in the multi pose design for figure posing.
Although I think a diorama of firing lines could be cool
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Post by: Orinoco
still waiting for captain cain!!
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Post by: ghosty
I think 2 piece sets might be better? One whole body, and then a head? So you can get a bit of variation, instead of the same guy over and over?
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Post by: Henners91
vic wrote:Hi thanks for the positive feedback. We do our best to get orders out quickly, and replace lost ones.
Speaking of a Victorian Guard pack, how would you guys feel about some pre-assembled one piece figures that could make up a firing line.
eg, 5 guys standing firing + four guys kneeling + one officer with pistol and sword?
So the standing guys would look something like this but a one piece cast.
Any suggestions welcome.
I'd sell your officers as separate pieces and just do two sets of five kneeling and five standing... then customers can come up with whatever ratio they want for their armies.
If you're going to sell single-cast pieces, though, I'd expect people would want them to be cheaper than the posable ones. Automatically Appended Next Post: Any chance we might see meltaguns/plasmaguns? Or would that be erring a little too close to ChapterHouse levels on the 'this is blatantly a GW Product' scale?
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Post by: alphaecho
I'm more inclined towards kilted Victorian Guard version (but that's more my inner Jock surfacing) but would definitely consider a trousered version.
Thanks for all the work and good service so far.
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Post by: alarmingrick
My opinion of the one piece trooper would be maybe leave it so you could swap heads, but I'd be inclined to get 2 sets of a "firing line" stance.
I would actually like the kneeling look mixed with the standing as well.
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Post by: DarkTraveler777
Female Victorian Sci-fi trooper heads, arms, and torsos would be great too.
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Post by: vic
Hi all,
The Highland Guard Piper kit is now available in the store.
http://victorialamb.com/store.html
The Store has had a bit of an overhaul in preperation of the next round of releases. If you visit, and find any weirdness, please let me know, I am better at miniatures than websites.
Cheers, V
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Post by: lone dirty dog
vic wrote:Hi all,
The Highland Guard Piper kit is now available in the store.
http://victorialamb.com/store.html
The Store has had a bit of an overhaul in preperation of the next round of releases. If you visit, and find any weirdness, please let me know, I am better at miniatures than websites.
Cheers, V
Great news how long before the future releases ? just so I can order all together
Plus had a quick look at store worked fine for me, but then I have not bought anything YET!!!!
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Post by: Brother SRM
Never seen sci-fi bagpipes before! Awesome sculpt
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Post by: Ketara
Loving the bagpipe, as ever.
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Post by: vic
Thanks for the comments, the next release could still be a few weeks off.
In the meantime here's an upcoming preview: New heads, work in progress. Should I keep the winged skull badge, or change it to something else?
Thanks, V
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Post by: lone dirty dog
I would keep a set with and do an alternative set
I will have to make a small order now then , cant wait weeks
Small order sent
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Post by: Norn King
Great sculpts! Bit OT here, but can i just say,I first saw your work, an ogre kingdoms army, in the first white dwarf i ever got (i was about 11 i think) And it was a inspiration. Then i saw your diorama that made slayer sword, the one with the ridiculously good lighting effects and the woman being saved by other women (wow, terrible description). That just blew me away. You should defiantly put these in the Dakka gallery! Great to see you skills do not only lie in painting. Kudos to you!
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Post by: jacqualine47
I for one really like the winged skulls.
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Post by: Mr Gutsy
I really like those heads, but the skull icons look a tad rough to me. It could easily just be how large the photo is though.
Are you also going to produce a torso with shoulder epaulettes that may match these heads? (I had to Google the word epaulette, i've just always called them shoulder tassels... )
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Post by: Charax
vic wrote:Should I keep the winged skull badge, or change it to something else?
are we the baddies?
Nice sculpts, I'm sure there will be a place for them in many armies
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Post by: Centurionpainting
Very cool heads Vic. My vote would be to keep the skull badges.
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Post by: CalgarsPimpHand
Hello, Mordian Iron Guard Keep the skulls!
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Post by: Bolognesus
do both sets and everyone's happy
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Post by: inquisitorlewis
Norn King wrote:Great sculpts!
Bit OT here, but can i just say,I first saw your work, an ogre kingdoms army, in the first white dwarf i ever got (i was about 11 i think) And it was a inspiration. Then i saw your diorama that made slayer sword, the one with the ridiculously good lighting effects and the woman being saved by other women (wow, terrible description). That just blew me away. You should defiantly put these in the Dakka gallery!
Great to see you skills do not only lie in painting.
Kudos to you!
Fire and Ice is one of my favorite pieces ever. Wow that ebay auction was crazy.
Victoria, you are a true talent and an asset to the hobby. I am anxiously awaiting the next release before I place a nice hefty order.
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
Another vote for the wing skull cap!
Looks like your website is still wonky.
Love your work, hope to place an order soon.
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Post by: vic
Insurgency Walker wrote:Another vote for the wing skull cap!
Looks like your website is still wonky.
Love your work, hope to place an order soon.
thanks, can you specify "wonky"?
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Post by: lone dirty dog
vic wrote:Insurgency Walker wrote:Another vote for the wing skull cap!
Looks like your website is still wonky.
Love your work, hope to place an order soon.
thanks, can you specify "wonky"?
Uneven, unlevelled, leaning, falling over ect LOL
My order went through fine
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Post by: vic
Hmmm. I have only had one person flag problems with the website. It lookes fine with my browser (safari / firefox). And orders are going through.
Anyone else noticed a "wonky" issue with the webpage?
Thanks,
V
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Post by: lone dirty dog
vic wrote:Hmmm. I have only had one person flag problems with the website. It lookes fine with my browser (safari / firefox). And orders are going through.
Anyone else noticed a "wonky" issue with the webpage?
Thanks,
V
Maybe he had been drinking heavily
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
lone dirty dog wrote:vic wrote:Hmmm. I have only had one person flag problems with the website. It lookes fine with my browser (safari / firefox). And orders are going through.
Anyone else noticed a "wonky" issue with the webpage?
Thanks,
V
Maybe he had been drinking heavily
Well, it was late at night....and my bottle of wine is unexplainably empty......and my iPad shut off for lack of charge.....
Automatically Appended Next Post: Just checked with the desktop, looked fine. Seems to be the iPad. Odd. I guess the electrons just are not spinning fast enough having travelled from the other side of the world to fit through my wireless network. Or maybe it is my neighbors home built HARP project.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Insurgency Walker wrote:lone dirty dog wrote:vic wrote:Hmmm. I have only had one person flag problems with the website. It lookes fine with my browser (safari / firefox). And orders are going through.
Anyone else noticed a "wonky" issue with the webpage?
Thanks,
V
Maybe he had been drinking heavily
Well, it was late at night....and my bottle of wine is unexplainably empty......and my iPad shut off for lack of charge.....
Automatically Appended Next Post:
Just checked with the desktop, looked fine. Seems to be the iPad. Odd. I guess the electrons just are not spinning fast enough having travelled from the other side of the world to fit through my wireless network. Or maybe it is my neighbors home built HARP project.
LOL
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Post by: Death By Monkeys
Vic, awhile back you teased about upcoming ANZAC/Chindit-style heads - are those still in the pipeline?
And any chance of getting short-sleeve/rolled-up sleeve arms or short trouser legs?
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Those rifles are awesome! I'm ordering about 10 of them and a bagpiper kit (because seriously, who doesn't want one of those??!??!) and I can't wait. I'm making some greatcoat style troopers, and combining Max Mini's legs and german heads with your awesome guns will make a perfect fit. I still haven't found a good choice for torsos though...
May use the victorian torsos, as I think they would make an interesting fit. Only problem is the large suspenders don't look very German... Oh well, I can always order em next time! I'll probably be ordering small amounts of guns off you a lot, so I'll have next time to get some!
Any idea on how long it is till your greatcoat legs are out? I'd love to have some variety with my guys and if your greatcoat legs are half as good as the rest of your stuff, they'll look amazing. Thanks for the awesome bitz and an actual sane price for them! I don't exactly have a ton of cash, but your stuff is really easy to afford and helps me tons.
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Post by: wpgguy
I've been looking for a company that offers heads that have that kind of officer hat, and had a shockingly hard time finding any that didn't also have the Krieg style gas masks. I think the skulls look fine, but would probably prefer a blank option as it would work better with the project I have in mind.
Awesome work though, and I look forward to see what other stuff you come up with.
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Post by: Squidmanlolz
I'd like to see a fully-fledged highland guard army sub in the bagpipes as a vox-caster
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Squidmanlolz wrote:I'd like to see a fully-fledged highland guard army sub in the bagpipes as a vox-caster
Someone needs to make this immediately! If I wasn't already commiting to a german styled army, I would do this in a heartbeat. It deffinitely helps that they sell bundles to do just that! Probably wouldn't be anymore than just buying standard GW guardsmen actually....
Crap, now I have to start saving up for a THIRD army of guardsmen
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Post by: vic
Hi, thanks for the great feedback. greatcoat legs (4 standing 2 kneeling ) are on the list after the Victorian legs.
Vic, awhile back you teased about upcoming ANZAC/Chindit-style heads - are those still in the pipeline?
Yes but a way down the list, so are rolled sleeves.
Also looking at doing some arms with shoulder boards (fringe). But I want to release some plain arms with different weapons first.
I am hoping that the next release (Victoria Legs etc). will be out around the end of the month.
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Post by: Absolutionis
vic wrote:Hi, thanks for the great feedback. greatcoat legs (4 standing 2 kneeling )
Yes, yes, yes!
If these legs are anywhere near your regular quality, you'll be my hero for having both variety and quality.
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Post by: Death By Monkeys
vic wrote:Vic, awhile back you teased about upcoming ANZAC/Chindit-style heads - are those still in the pipeline?
Yes but a way down the list, so are rolled sleeves.
I'm a little sad to hear that they won't be coming sooner, but considering that I'm trying to hold out until 6th Ed comes out to see how I want to configure my next army, I can definitely wait.
Thanks for your work on these. I look forward to seeing your designs for arms carrying "different weapons".
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Absolutionis wrote:vic wrote:Hi, thanks for the great feedback. greatcoat legs (4 standing 2 kneeling )
Yes, yes, yes!
If these legs are anywhere near your regular quality, you'll be my hero for having both variety and quality.
I can't wait either. It'll definitely make ordering stuff easier on me, as almost everything I order will just come from one place. Are you planning on doing greatcoat torsos too, or were you just going to use the victorian torsos with them?
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Post by: vic
The Victorian Torso will work with the greatcoat. There is also another torso coming out with the next release.
I am open to suggestions for torsos and heads to go with greatcoats. I was thinking Russian winter style heads would be a start?
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Post by: Absolutionis
vic wrote:I am open to suggestions for torsos and heads to go with greatcoats. I was thinking Russian winter style heads would be a start?
You know one thing that has been oddly missing from various bits manufacturers are hooded heads. Whether useful for evil-cultist-types or Machine-cult-types, it would be rather interesting.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Absolutionis wrote:vic wrote:I am open to suggestions for torsos and heads to go with greatcoats. I was thinking Russian winter style heads would be a start?
You know one thing that has been oddly missing from various bits manufacturers are hooded heads. Whether useful for evil-cultist-types or Machine-cult-types, it would be rather interesting.
This is an interesting idea. I don't think I've ever seen a hooded head sprue, although there might be a reason for that. I'd imagine it'd be tough to do, but if anyone could pull it off, you can.
I always liked open faced helmets, since everyone does the WWII German helmet with gasmask these days. Heck, even plain helmets would stand out, but doing some with stuff like camo netting or battle damage would be awesome. I also like the idea of Russian winter heads, even if I wouldn't use them, as it'd give people the option to field a proper valhallan army once again. The problem with trenchcoats is you don't exactly see a lot of variety, it's either steel helmets, winter esque heads, or hoods. Not that they look bad, but I've only seen so much one can do with them.
Regardless, I'm sure whatever you pick will look great. Keep up the great work!
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Post by: lone dirty dog
All this is sounding great and if you are open for suggestions can I throw my hat in with these :
I would love to see some kind of cavalry along the lines of these maybe in the future.
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Post by: Kroothawk
vic wrote:I am hoping that the next release (Victoria Legs etc). will be out around the end of the month.
Not sure if Victoria legs fit into the current range
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Kroothawk wrote:vic wrote:I am hoping that the next release (Victoria Legs etc). will be out around the end of the month.
Not sure if Victoria legs fit into the current range
Dude lets keep it clean now
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
yeah right... clean man...! lol
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Viktor von Domm wrote:yeah right... clean man...! lol
Where did you spring up from
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
i am bron to lurk...
actually vic´s stuff has been always right up my alley^^ for quite some time... i even have their stuff shown on my facebook site...and that is telling something as this is my only recomendation there at all^^
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Viktor von Domm wrote:i am bron to lurk...
actually vic´s stuff has been always right up my alley^^ for quite some time... i even have their stuff shown on my facebook site...and that is telling something as this is my only recomendation there at all^^
They are Victoria Lamb by they way, and I think you were born to lurk mate LOL
I love your typos at times mate
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
lol... i don´t know why but i make so many these days... but ever since the league has formed my typing...en masse... got better^^ but with quantity you reach a certain quantity of typos too^^
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Viktor von Domm wrote:lol... i don´t know why but i make so many these days... but ever since the league has formed my typing...en masse... got better^^ but with quantity you reach a certain quantity of typos too^^
Keep it up it amuses me your grasp on the language gas improved but then it was all ways pretty dam good …….
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Viktor von Domm wrote:gas
??? pun? intended?
No ROFL
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LMAO
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Post by: vic
Oi! knock it off guys, and try to keep this thread on topic.
Thanks.
V.
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sorry...
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Yes sorry
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Post by: IG10000
Very good stuff indeed! I need some of those highland conversions!
I would be very interested to see some Mordian stuff turn up, I should never have looked at this thread I think its going to cost me!
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Post by: Orinoco
Hi Vic,
Any word on captain caine being cast up?
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Post by: vic
Funny you should ask, the masters went off to have the production mould made this week. It will depend how long it takes to get the next mould made, and assuming the results are good, at best I would have Caine and a few other new bits available by the end of next week, fingers crossed.
Hey Orinoco, just been checking out your blog, the Praetorians are sweet! Like the war Oliphant.
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Post by: Orinoco
Oh thanks very much I've been working on some valks and some converted storm troopers recently, I'll send you an updated link when they're done.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Got my order and they look great, the piper is a super sculpt I have to say and nice job on the casting must have been difficult that one.
everything was to your usual high standard,looking forward to building the piper for sure great stuff.
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Post by: stormwell
I really have to thank you Victoria, Brodie helmet heads in the right scale are surprisingly rare to find!
Certainly will place an order after the Victorian legs are out, if anything just to create a Command Squad.
What are people thinking of using the Bagpiper as? Did plan one for my IG army but as a standard bearer since in my head they're more likely to hear the pipes rather than turn round in the middle of combat to look at a flag.
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Post by: Ian Sturrock
I am faintly contemplating picking up a bagpiper to use as a medic in my Ardiadna army for Infinity, since the fluff is that the pipers are also the doctors...
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Post by: lone dirty dog
My will be the musician in the command group ( obvious I know ) but I like the standard approach and makes sense.
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Post by: jimbo1701
Very nice kits. I'm tempted by the rough riders but would be more tempted if you packaged them like the penal troopers i.e available as a set of 10 legs/arms with 9 regular torsos/pith heads and an officer torso/officer head, as at the moment you end up with a couple of spare heads and torsos to make a unit of 10.
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Post by: alphaecho
Dependant on whether or not you like/ use Facebook, Victoria is currently asking for input as to what people would like to see from a Highland Guard Command Squad, ie sculpted banner, plain banner, what headgear and so on. I assume as a regular visitor to this site she will accept comments here.
In a moment of weakness I've suggested a 28mm heroic scale Westie as a mascot..but that's just me!
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
stormwell wrote:I really have to thank you Victoria, Brodie helmet heads in the right scale are surprisingly rare to find!
Certainly will place an order after the Victorian legs are out, if anything just to create a Command Squad.
What are people thinking of using the Bagpiper as? Did plan one for my IG army but as a standard bearer since in my head they're more likely to hear the pipes rather than turn round in the middle of combat to look at a flag.
I've thought about using him as an officer of the fleet for a laugh. I'll make up some story about how bad he is at bagpipes and how the commander has him play over the enemy radio frequencies to annoy them
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Post by: lone dirty dog
alphaecho wrote:Dependant on whether or not you like/ use Facebook, Victoria is currently asking for input as to what people would like to see from a Highland Guard Command Squad, ie sculpted banner, plain banner, what headgear and so on. I assume as a regular visitor to this site she will accept comments here.
In a moment of weakness I've suggested a 28mm heroic scale Westie as a mascot..but that's just me!
WESTIE !!!!!! NO IT SHOULD BE A SCOTTISH TERRIER !!!!!!!!!
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Post by: alphaecho
lone dirty dog wrote:alphaecho wrote:Dependant on whether or not you like/ use Facebook, Victoria is currently asking for input as to what people would like to see from a Highland Guard Command Squad, ie sculpted banner, plain banner, what headgear and so on. I assume as a regular visitor to this site she will accept comments here.
In a moment of weakness I've suggested a 28mm heroic scale Westie as a mascot..but that's just me!
WESTIE !!!!!! NO IT SHOULD BE A SCOTTISH TERRIER !!!!!!!!!
Capitals and exclamations. You must really like Scotties.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
alphaecho wrote:lone dirty dog wrote:alphaecho wrote:Dependant on whether or not you like/ use Facebook, Victoria is currently asking for input as to what people would like to see from a Highland Guard Command Squad, ie sculpted banner, plain banner, what headgear and so on. I assume as a regular visitor to this site she will accept comments here.
In a moment of weakness I've suggested a 28mm heroic scale Westie as a mascot..but that's just me!
WESTIE !!!!!! NO IT SHOULD BE A SCOTTISH TERRIER !!!!!!!!!
Capitals and exclamations. You must really like Scotties.
Does this answer your question they don't like the rain
How a bout a compromise one of each ….. like the whiskey label
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We must be old to remember Black and White whiskey but one of each...I'll go for that.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
alphaecho wrote:We must be old to remember Black and White whiskey but one of each...I'll go for that.
Not that old I was only a we nipper when that was still around, but agree one of each
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Post by: alarmingrick
You two are going to get us yelled at again for going OT!
OT:
I personally don't Facespace or do any other social media crap.
Woul it be possible for vic to post poll questions like that on here?
I personally like the current set she has with unit mix-n-match.
Meaning make seperate Command/Sgt torsos and make seperate
Command/Sgt head swaps. That way noone is pigeon holed by buying
one set or the other, and not having an option with future releases.
Just my $.02.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
alarmingrick wrote:You two are going to get us yelled at again for going OT!
OT:
I personally don't Facespace or do any other social media crap.
Woul it be possible for vic to post poll questions like that on here?
I personally like the current set she has with unit mix-n-match.
Meaning make seperate Command/Sgt torsos and make seperate
Command/Sgt head swaps. That way noone is pigeon holed by buying
one set or the other, and not having an option with future releases.
Just my $.02.
Yes back on topic I was referring to the HQ set with mascot o sorry mascots.
I dont do facebook either but I have been over and read the feedback and there is some good ideas their, but I agree we should have the same questions here as well.
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Post by: vic
Here you go then, this is what I wrote on Facebook'
"Hi, I'm looking at doing a command group for the Highlanders, I already have the Piper. I will also work on conversion sets for a Commander and Standard Bearer. Let me know your thoughts on what you would like to see in a Highland Guard command set; Champion with Claymore? Gas masks? Plain banner pole? Balmoral caps? all suggestions welcome.
Thanks,
V"
Like it says, ant thoughts appreciated. Thanks, V
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Post by: alarmingrick
I think a Bodyguard with a Claymore would be a great idea.
I think keeping it 'as is' would be nice. Having just a command
or sgt specific torso set and head set would be the way to go.
You could make the Bodyguard, Officer and Standard torso set.
And a 5-6 head sprue with various heads. Then make a set for
each of the different helm/hat styles you're currently doing for the
different head sets.
That said, I would still love to get a Cpt. Cain one piece!
Thanks for reposting this for us "Socially challenged"! Automatically Appended Next Post: Forgot to throw this out: seperate officer torsos would be a great way to
get some (tasteful) female options! Well and female heads would be needed
for the female torsos....
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Post by: Commander Cain
Well, for a special character and a Marbo counts-as, we really need a futuristic Jack Churchill, that fella makes Rambo look like timid little mouse!
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jack_Churchill
So yes, I would live to see a claymore wielding guy in the command squad!
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Just got my order in, must say I'm really amazed at just how awesome these pieces are. Got about 10 laser rifles (could've sworn I ordered only about 7 or 8 but oh well my memory is terrible ) and a bagpiper kit. A couple got bent very slightly in the mail, but they were no problem at all to fix.
Simply put, they look awesome. The bagpiper especially, there wasn't a single piece of flash, and it's been bugging the heck out of me trying to figure out how you pulled that off. The arms are surprisingly flexible, literally and figuratively. A few were slightly to wide, but all I had to do was bend them in a bit and they worked great! I'll have some pics up of my kitbashed stormtroopers using them soon (in my gallery so I don't spam this thread of course )
Awesome product, I'm definitely going to have to order some more soon. Next up is some rough rider arms and those amazing penal legion kits...
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Post by: alarmingrick
MrMoustaffa wrote: Next up is some rough rider arms and those amazing penal legion kits...
You'll be equally impressed with those too!
I just got my Rough Rider and Penal bit in the last 30 days, and I can't gush enough about how great the pieces are!
I have a small collection of "Mad Money" ready to throw as soon as the new releases come out!
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
alarmingrick wrote:MrMoustaffa wrote: Next up is some rough rider arms and those amazing penal legion kits...
You'll be equally impressed with those too!
I just got my Rough Rider and Penal bit in the last 30 days, and I can't gush enough about how great the pieces are!
I have a small collection of "Mad Money" ready to throw as soon as the new releases come out!
I'm thinking of making some guys riding tau gun drones into battle with the lances. Do they mount onto cadian torsos ok?
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Post by: alarmingrick
MrMoustaffa wrote:alarmingrick wrote:MrMoustaffa wrote: Next up is some rough rider arms and those amazing penal legion kits...
You'll be equally impressed with those too!
I just got my Rough Rider and Penal bit in the last 30 days, and I can't gush enough about how great the pieces are!
I have a small collection of "Mad Money" ready to throw as soon as the new releases come out!
I'm thinking of making some guys riding tau gun drones into battle with the lances. Do they mount onto cadian torsos ok?
As with anything I do, it takes forever!
RR are on the backburner, after the Penal Legion trrops.
The Penal torsos go on both the Cadian and Catachan legs quite well.
If you use the older Catachan legs be carefull. The torsos and the legs both
have "belts".
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Post by: vic
Thanks for the great feedback.
I'm thinking of making some guys riding tau gun drones into battle with the lances. Do they mount onto cadian torsos ok?
Yep, you'll just need some super glue.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
vic wrote:Thanks for the great feedback. I'm thinking of making some guys riding tau gun drones into battle with the lances. Do they mount onto cadian torsos ok?
Yep, you'll just need some super glue. Excellent. As soon as I get some more cash, this is next on my to do list. I just need to save up a bit more cash so I can order all the stuff I want at once. If you'd like to see how the laser rifles work with greatcoat legs and a "german" style helmet, I've got some pics up of the stormtroopers in my gallery. Sorry they're not painted yet, I'm out of paint at the moment and am trying to get some as soon as possible. They work really well, and the way you made them, they'd probably fit in perfect with any kit that's not a plain old cadian styled armor. Have you given any thought to making some similar weapons arms for officers with swords, pistols, binoculars, etc.? I think those would sell very well too. I know I was wishing I had some more when I was putting these guys together
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Post by: vic
Cheers,
Yes, sword and pistol arms are currently on the workbench.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
I like the idea of an ogre body guard in this style hope that goes ahead, plus some optional arms with swords, pistols, binoculars any chance of an arm holding a water canister ?
Plus I think you should do some detailing sets pouches, water canisters, rucksacks different styles kited out differently, maybe you could some with bed roles spare boots sword strapped to the side ect.
Have you considered a medic or at least the arms and kit for one ? commissar version to fit into this style of preatorians and scottish kilts styles ?
I also like Commander Cain idea for a Marbo style character.
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Post by: Orinoco
lone dirty dog wrote:
Plus I think you should do some detailing sets pouches, water canisters, rucksacks different styles kited out differently, maybe you could some with bed roles spare boots sword strapped to the side ect.
Have you considered a medic or at least the arms and kit for one ? commissar version to fit into this style of preatorians and scottish kilts styles ?
I also like Commander Cain idea for a Marbo style character.
pllllleeeassssee....
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Post by: megatron1701
And may I suggest a bugle and/or bugler?!
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Post by: megatron1701
Rob, aka Col Gravis, has put up a review of Captain Caine!
http://colgravis.blogspot.co.uk/
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Post by: Orinoco
looks ace!!!! Cannot wait to order.
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Post by: Ian Sturrock
Commander Caine is a brilliant sculpt.
Victoria, do you have any plans to do other weapons as well as laser rifles? I play GKs rather than Guard, so have more of a need for bolters and storm bolters (or stuff that looks similar to those guns ).
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Post by: Orinoco
hmm, I wonder if we could get a colour sargent bourne or anything? that would be cool, a stand in for commander kell. did colour sargent's hold banners??
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Post by: alarmingrick
I need to throw money at someone for this, now!
I like it alot! I'd like the option of a helmeted head version, or a loose helmet
to put on the base(dramatic hole through and through I can add!). But who am I
kidding? I'll take one as-is!
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Post by: vic
Now in shop: Caine, Dress Cap Heads and Victorian Legs
http://victorialamb.com/store.html
Thanks everyone who has been waiting.
alarmingrick wrote:I need to throw money at someone for this, now!
I like it alot! I'd like the option of a helmeted head version, or a loose helmet
to put on the base(dramatic hole through and through I can add!). But who am I
kidding? I'll take one as-is!
Did some one say 'loose Pith Helmet'?
Seems great minds think alike
this is what the production version looks like:
And My painted Version:
And the 'Dress Cap heads"
And the Victorian Legs:
And all together:
Thanks for looking, and please share
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Post by: Slinky
Simply amazing!
The options whirling around my head - And I'd promised myself I wouldn't start any more armies
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Post by: lone dirty dog
I really don't like these No kidding another great job love them will work perfect for my SP army
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Post by: SpankHammer III
Hey Vic
Love your stuff.
Do you have any intention of doing more bundles (like your highland one) or whole kit offers?
Also do you intend to do horses at any point?
thanks and keep up the excellent work
Spank
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Post by: Slinky
I have a request for some things to add to your TODO list, please, vic:
* "Sergeant" arms, similar to Cpt Caine's arms, with sword/pistol.
* Arms with empty hands, pointing etc, useful for weapon crew etc.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
I would also like to see some tankers in this style and loaders for armouries, this is an area over looked by many manufacturers, maybe some with the red coats of wearing the basic shirt with webbing and without webbing.
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Post by: Orinoco
So ordered!!!!
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Post by: CT GAMER
Cpt. Caine is suc a characterful fig. The facial expression is ace.
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Post by: Commander Cain
Yay! Update
Caine (heh!) looks amazing, all the little details really set him apart from the crowd.
Do I see multipose Mordian guard? You have just made my day Vic!
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Post by: stormwell
Gravis' still kickin'? Been ages since I last spoke to him!
Anyway.
@Victoria; Expect an order when you finally do the slouch hats.
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Post by: Kroothawk
stormwell wrote:Gravis' still kickin'? Been ages since I last spoke to him!
Just a PM away here on Dakka: Col.Gravis
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Post by: vic
Hi, I'm looking at making some more Highland Guard Kilt legs. I am considering making the with the bottom of the jacket out (like worn in WW1) or should I keep them as they are with the kilt fully visible all the way to the belt? Any other kilt wearing comments or suggestions welcome.
Fot those who are socially enabled I have posted this as a poll on facebook http://www.facebook.com/VictoriaMiniatures
Cheers,
Vic.
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Post by: alphaecho
I am extremely interested in seeing this range evolve and would like to see new sculpts. Plus a jacket bottom version would go better with the Captain Caine I plan on cutting in half! For completeness sake, I would prefer the current legs to remain available so I could maintain continuity across my units.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Expand the range indeed please, I think it would give an alternative look and some variation to units nicely, I would also like to see some alternative poses in the arms selections.
Arms holding and throwing grenades, pack carriers flamer with pack, some at ease arms as well maybe one lighting a cigarette with a Zippo would be cool two hands holding his Zippo to his cigarette in his mouth.
Hope this helps also a helmet sprue would be good like the one that came with Caine
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Post by: vic
Thanks for the replies. The legs with coats are narrowly winning at the moment. This project is quite a long way off, and I will not discontinue the original legs if people still want them.
Get your votes in as I will be making the decision very soon.
http://www.facebook.com/VictoriaMiniatures
Here is a rough sketch showing the two different styles I am talking about.
The arms mentioned above are on the way. I have bought in some very special guest sculptors to work on some of these projects, very exciting
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Post by: lone dirty dog
I like both idea's and as someone had mentioned on your Facebook page why not sculpt the one without first then use the same sculpt but add the jacket to it after.
I am glad to hear that the arms are on the way I see you have some guest sculptors on board, I hope they keep to your style so things match up still.
I got my order and all is great thanks for the heads I have ordered some more legs as for some reason I only ordered a set of each which was no way enough
The Caine mini was a nice sculpt and has a lot of character, however the blade got broken of in the post so you might want to package it slightly differently to protect future orders.
Overall great stuff (as all ways) looking forward to building these. Thank you
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Post by: vic
Thanks for the feedback, Apologies for the broken sword, sending you a free replacement Caine.
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Post by: Col.Gravis
Must get back on facebook and vote.
From a converters perspective I'm inclined to think that lone dirty dogs right and having both options would be great, but that means more moulds and greater expense which may make it less viable financially. In that case to keep things simple I would think that just keeping them plain without the jacket would be the best option, that means they'll match the existing range expanding that, while if anyone does want a jacket bottom that should be a fairly easy item to add with only very little sculpting practice.
You could even do a tutorial on how to do so to help along those who needed it.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Col.Gravis wrote:Must get back on facebook and vote.
From a converters perspective I'm inclined to think that lone dirty dogs right and having both options would be great, but that means more moulds and greater expense which may make it less viable financially. In that case to keep things simple I would think that just keeping them plain without the jacket would be the best option, that means they'll match the existing range expanding that, while if anyone does want a jacket bottom that should be a fairly easy item to add with only very little sculpting practice.
You could even do a tutorial on how to do so to help along those who needed it.
Thanks for agreeing with me but some people fear the GS and don't have the confidents to achieve the look they want, I understand the cost issue but I would be pretty sure that the turn around would cover the cost.
Also using the same pose but adding the jacket skirt after the first moulding would cut down on sculpting time, but doing this would give the customer an alternative look and greater options.
I was not to bothered about the kilt with jacket skirt at first I have to say, but after seeing the drawing I was sold straight away the reason for this I feel is the very different feel and look it provides.
The plain kilt has more a rustic feel easily used for gangers and soldiers alike, however once the jacket skirt is added it seems to give it a more dress uniformed look, but thats just MOI.
Thats why both would be a good option for me.
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Post by: vic
Thanks everyone who has put in suggestions about the new kilts, much appreciated.
Time to make a decision; It looks like I'll be doing both, starting with the plain ones.
The plain ones have won the vote very narrowly, but as mentioned I can go back and add the jackets.
These will be all be a fair way off release, there is lots to plan this year.
Cheers,
V
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Post by: lone dirty dog
vic wrote:Thanks everyone who has put in suggestions about the new kilts, much appreciated.
Time to make a decision; It looks like I'll be doing both, starting with the plain ones.
The plain ones have won the vote very narrowly, but as mentioned I can go back and add the jackets.
These will be all be a fair way off release, there is lots to plan this year.
Cheers,
V
GREAT SO HAPPY !!!!!
No worries this way I can save and buy more plus I am hoping this will be a long term project adding as I go also is there any chance of some alternative arms for the Rough riders ?
Maybe some varying rains holding arms and small armed weapon arms
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Post by: stormwell
Victoria, any ideas how well the victorian arms, etc stack up against non-GW models?
I'm considering possibly trying them with Warlord Games' plastic Brits.
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Post by: Morathi's Darkest Sin
Well With me adding Catachans to the pile of Guard on Friday via battalion, I just ordered a squad or so worth of Highland legs, and some backpacks to add to my third regiment, the Hellesvour 88th. (Imagine a Scotland ravaged by Volcanos and you'll get an idea, will be wearing Orange urban camo. ) Looking forward to recieving them, and still waiting for those female Guard Vic.
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Post by: Morathi's Darkest Sin
Arrived this morning, thats a super quick delivery from Australia, cheers vic.
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Post by: vic
http://www.buglecall.com.au/home
Calling all Adelaide hobbyists. Just confirmed! Victoria Miniatures will be attending Bugle Call 2012, Adelaide June 10th and 11th. I will be there with the entire range, some great display models and of course plenty of cool "Show Only" deals.
I will also be joined by some top local hobbyists and we will be running a 'Bring & Paint' table. So if you would like to join us for some expert advice, just bring your latest project, paints, brushes and pull up a chair. Cutting mats, water and lights will be provided.
Or if you are able to help out as a volunteer, please PM me.
Hope to see you there, V
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Post by: Death By Monkeys
Nice shotgun! Best 3rd party shotgun I've seen yet. Hell, that's better than any of GW's shotguns since their OOP metal SM Scouts and Adeptus Arbites. Very nice!
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Post by: lone dirty dog
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Post by: GiraffeX
Looking great Vic, those shotguns are outstanding.
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Post by: Commander Cain
Fantastic work Vic! Shotgun looks perfect and matches really well with the laser gun. Nice to see some full kits all put together and painted, who needs GW when you have such great sculpts right here?
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Post by: Mister Feral
That's a really great shotgun design, I like the additional studs giving it a bit more detail.
Incidently, I recently dusted off some Highlander bits and have started to use them again for Renegade Militia.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Mister Feral wrote:That's a really great shotgun design, I like the additional studs giving it a bit more detail.
Incidently, I recently dusted off some Highlander bits and have started to use them again for Renegade Militia.
Got any pics of these
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lone dirty dog wrote:Got any pics of these
Nope.
Knowing me (which I do), I wouldn't hold your breath as it takes me a while to paint anything!
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Mister Feral wrote:lone dirty dog wrote:Got any pics of these
Nope.
Knowing me (which I do), I wouldn't hold your breath as it takes me a while to paint anything!
Built would be fine, paint is something the dedicated do
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Post by: Mister Feral
I would, but I can't find my camera cable so I'll have to leave it for now I'm afraid.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Mister Feral wrote:I would, but I can't find my camera cable so I'll have to leave it for now I'm afraid.
Well when you do post them if you don't mind
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Post by: JB
This body of work just keeps getting better and better. The Tannenberg Fusilier combination looks sharp.
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Post by: alarmingrick
JB wrote:This body of work just keeps getting better and better. The Tannenberg Fusilier combination looks sharp.
Agreed! And I'm also pumped about those shotguns.....gigity!
/pun
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Post by: vic
Hi, thanks for the comments,
Here's some more examples. These were all painted and assembled by Ben 'Squig' Makepeace.
These are all on the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/VictoriaMiniatures
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Post by: alarmingrick
I love them! The first is my favorite!
How are shotguns coming along? I keep getting ready to make another order and new things keep making me wait....
Truely a great problem to have!
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Post by: vic
Thanks, I should get the shotgun masters back tomorrow, hopefully not too long until release.
Here's another painted pic I forgot.
Cheers,V
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Post by: Morathi's Darkest Sin
I will be making a very large order of those fellas at some point in the future.
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Post by: Dr Mathias
Really nice design work. The dress caps are perfect for a project I've had in mid for quite a long time.
Does Victoria Miniatures have any USA distributors, or is it direct order only? I order from Eureka and Shadowforge on occasion, so no huge worries if you don't.
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Post by: alarmingrick
Dr Mathias wrote:Really nice design work. The dress caps are perfect for a project I've had in mid for quite a long time.
Does Victoria Miniatures have any USA distributors, or is it direct order only? I order from Eureka and Shadowforge on occasion, so no huge worries if you don't.
I only order from vic direct. Not sure if there are any 3rd party distributors out there?
I can tell you that you'll be amazed how fast the items arrive, even from the Great Land Down Under!
And the qualitity is as good as it looks. Very little if any clean up.
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Post by: vic
Thanks for the vote of confidence
I currently only sell direct. The range/company will have to get quite a bit bigger before I can sell through 3rd parties.
Cheers,
V
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Post by: vic
Militia heads preview;
A set of 10 heads to represent rag tag troops vets or to add character to existing squads.
Coming next release.
Cheers,
V
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Post by: Mr Gutsy
They look great, im definitely going to have to place another order soon.
Are these based on new heads you have sculpted? i kept looking for the head i like to call 'Angry screaming dude' but i couldn't find him.
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Post by: vic
Mr Gutsy wrote:They look great, im definitely going to have to place another order soon.
Are these based on new heads you have sculpted? i kept looking for the head i like to call 'Angry screaming dude' but i couldn't find him.
Cheers, all ten of these heads are completely new.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Great job once again real character in the faces, perfect for my steam punk inspired guard (using your products mainly for this purpose )
Really am impressed with what you have come up with, this range is becoming my favourite range by far.
keep up the great work Vic just astounding
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Post by: Commander Cain
Just what I needed! A nice selection of very different heads will be great to get, even if I don't know what I want them for.
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Post by: Dr Mathias
Those look great. I'm glad I waited to place an order, those new militia heads will be on it for sure. I have 50+ of the old Frateris and they could use a little variety.
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Post by: BlapBlapBlap
I saw goggles.
TAKE MY MONEY!
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Post by: vic
Hi, I am currently working on a reboot of the modular Penal Guard. This is a work in progress pic of one of the new custodians to lead them.
As I am working on this project I would very much appreciate any suggestions for guards or prisoners you would like to see. The last penal squad I did had all the prisoners with bald heads, should I continue with this or throw in some variation?
Cheers,
V
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Post by: RiTides
Penal guard would be cool, I'd say variety is always best for hair/heads.
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Post by: Commander Cain
Now him I like! While I think that bald heads would suit the troopers better than hair, some with hair would help make them stand out as well.
As an idea for an officer/handler, you could have someone with one or two snarling dogs leashed to him, to keep the troops in shape right?
I think maybe one standard squad would be cool and then maybe another more rouge squad to either be used on its own or to spice up the regulars would work out well. Can`t wait to see more!
Cain
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Post by: kendoka
Love the custodian.
Hope to see more of those, as I would like to use them as local Enforcers in my Adeptus Arbites army. Perhaps doing some holding chains (dog leashes and chained criminals)?
As for Penal Troopers, I vote for more bald heads - perhaps with some injured/bandaged ones
Goggles and eye patches, deep scars?
A "human bomb" torso for the Penal Troopers would be nice, as would a torso without clothes - or in ragged/open chested clothes. A big brute, a fatty and a skinny one would be great to add variety - and obviously some female ones.
If you are willing to do arms-combos (as the Piper conversion) it would be great to see arms carrying tools, tow chains, baggage, bags, mines, ammunition crates and especially artillery shells.
Would be useful for all armies as crew and supply train personnel.
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Post by: rhodry
Some with long hair, Short hair or dreadlocks
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Post by: lone dirty dog
The new custodian looks FANTASTIC but don't expect anything less from you now, variation would be good in head styles.
Have to agree with every thing kendoka mentioned, especially the tool arms big wrenches hammers crow bars, also the human bomb would look great on the battle field (real old school rouge trader style).
I have to say the variation in fitness and body shapes would be a good call, I would like to see some older faced penal character heads, you always get the old guy who knows it all in the yard.
Can I ask for an extra add to this set ? That would be some legs in the design of a boiler suit ( good old convict clothing ) this may seem a little pointless but would help with the look.
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Post by: Snrub
Question Vic, will the old penal legion still be available as well as the new ones or are they getting replaced completely?
Also love the custodian.
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Post by: Necros
with 6th edition needing more psychers and stuff, how about a psyker battle squad set?
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Post by: Brother SRM
That custodian is really cool, especially for a WIP! If you're doing more penal legion types, get some with mohawks, cropped hair with shaved areas for tattoo placement and so on. Some others with shaggy hair and shaggy beards who look like they've been in solitary (or just Sean Connery from The Rock) would be cool too.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Some ponytailed hair cuts as well, maybe some greasers to and goatee beards sorry had to say it, I know but you think penal legion and every bad prison film springs to mind.
If this is a reboot does that mean you are discontinuing the original range ?
If this is the case can we be informed of a period to order some before that happens please.
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Post by: alarmingrick
Damn! I've already started converting 2 custodians!
I like the mix bald/hair heads. The newer Penal troops
have shaved heads. I could imagine "vets" having longer
hair as they survive longer. I say variations of each.
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Post by: vic
Thanks for the cool suggestions.
lone dirty dog wrote:
If this is a reboot does that mean you are discontinuing the original range ?
If this is the case can we be informed of a period to order some before that happens please.
Sure, I'm pushing the company through a bit of a transition at the moment, I will possibility discontinue some bits, but not yet. I'll announce it if its going to happen.
Cheers,
V
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Post by: Goldshield
I wouldn't mind seeing a beanie/knit cap for a head. Other possibles are maybe a face toque that covers the neck and lower face (may have to be modeled with a torso) and maybe a scavenged helmet (possibly generic looking). If your wanting to try something different for a prisoner torso, you could try something like a hoodie with either the hood of the head attachable or a part of the torso itself.
For a guard head, I would love a riot helmet with either face visor or maybe the cage-style look which may appeal more to people for something different and more accustomed to 40k.
And I would love the arms with loads of different tools. Great conversion potential there. Love the Custodian - may have to figure out some place for him in my army.
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Post by: Clang
Some more feminine heads would be nice. Not Sexy Bimbo heads, just something more suitable for female militia or penal troops.
And speaking of penal troops, bald heads are great (and even historically logical - gotta keep those lice away somehow) but another option is unkempt and bearded, which would also suit some militia and other troops.
Hmm, how about Borg-style bionic/cybernetic human heads? Not so much hi-tech 'marines with bionic eyes' style, more humble and battered and postapocalyptic.
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Post by: Absolutionis
As strange as it may sound, I rather prefer and enjoy VicMinis's niche in the historially-influenced 28mm SciFi miniatures.
Regardless, I don't see much wrong with the previous Penal Guard. They looked amazing, and they really were some of your best stuff (not that anything you have is 'bad').
If you want suggestions, I hope the next series will maintain the forced uniformity of their attire even if the faces and arms are different. Maybe some arms have torn/removed sleeves; maybe some have full sleeves. Maybe a torso or backpack with mining/labor equipment.
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Post by: alarmingrick
Seeing that I have 2 WIP squads of the penal legionaires, I also hope they don't change too much!
Although I could always start a 3rd....
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Post by: Sgt.Roadkill
Absolutionis wrote:As strange as it may sound, I rather prefer and enjoy VicMinis's niche in the historially-influenced 28mm SciFi miniatures.
Regardless, I don't see much wrong with the previous Penal Guard. They looked amazing, and they really were some of your best stuff (not that anything you have is 'bad').
If you want suggestions, I hope the next series will maintain the forced uniformity of their attire even if the faces and arms are different. Maybe some arms have torn/removed sleeves; maybe some have full sleeves. Maybe a torso or backpack with mining/labor equipment.
I agree with this totally, i loved the Penal Legionary models but never got round to grabbing any, although i agree with the heads bit
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Post by: Grot 6
What body options, aside from the cadians, and catachans are there for the penal legions? Are human bombs included in there for options, as well?
Edit for seeing the option for the platoon. I might just have to sacrifice a few small miniatures for the dark lords, and get in on some of this action.....
Is there an option to get triple orders of them?
Seeing the incoming new sets, I see some of my Chaos marauders going in for chaos troops, along with the zombie cadians for the dark lords. THESE heads might just fit the bill.
Are the rifle options out there with hands already attached. I'd look hard at sword/ close combat weapon and rifle options for the upcoming project...
Damn 40K, just when you think your getting out, they pull you back in.
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Post by: DarkTraveler777
That penal custodian looks amazing. Is there any chance the head can be separate from the body? I'd love to add a pith helmet head to that figure for my Praetorian force.
Have you considered releasing a set of Victorian arms that aren't holding weapons? It would make converting "sci-fi" troopers with various "special weapons" a lot easier.
I second the request for news of any upcoming discontinued pieces. I have a set of your current penal heads and torso and absolutely love them.
Keep up the good work. I am eagerly awaiting those shotguns you previewed a few weeks back!
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Post by: alarmingrick
I had a thought that might be of a little use to you vic.
I try to keep my models as close to 50% GW or more. Not
that I like it more, but some tournies will make such demands at times.
Not that I play alot in that arena, but if I every do, I'd like to be ready.
One of the things I love about your stuff is I can use a head and a torso,
and Presto! I have something unique and different, yet "legal". I feel it's
better to keep things modular like they currently are.
Just my $.02
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
I second or third the call for tool arms.
Or even just tool hands that can be easily glued to arms of our choice.
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