Curious Constructs is my little venture in the world of eCommerce, through this new webstore I'm selling my own original conversion bits and miniatures. I'll also be aiming to stock a small selection of other products, including terrain and hobby supplies.
I've previously sold my own conversion bits through my blog, but as I'm beginning to expand my range (ableit slowly), this seemed to be the logical next step. The webstore is admittedly basic at present, instead I'm investing time and money in products instead, however a new store is in development to replace this one later in the summer.
At present my small range is quite tailored to hobbyiests of a specific taste, though as I expand this I'll be adding things which I hope will appeal to a wider audience. I'm also very keen to be able to cater to minority audiences, so if there is somethign specific your looking for dont hesitate to get in touch, I'll certainly consider any project that is viable.
In this thread I'll be highlighting new releases, previewing new products which are work in progress, aiming to answer any quetions, and of course responding to feedback, comments and criticisms.
Releases as of 03/07/12
28mm Cavalry Conversion Kit - The return of my first and popular 28mm metal conversion set with an updated Lancer torso.
28mm Lancer Torso Set - The 28mm metal Lancer torso supplied with the conversion set is also available seperately in packs of ten.
28mm Heavy Cavalry Conversion Kit - The 28mm metal cavalry kit is also available with my Life Guard torso for armoured cavalry.
28mm Life Guard Torso Set - The 28mm metal Life Guard torso supplied with the conversion set is also available seperately in packs of ten.
28mm Dress Uniform Torso Set - This metal 28mm torso pack features ten dress uiformed torsos with a winged skull motif.
I'm also proud to now be able to offer the first few pieces of terrain from Lucky Punk Miniatures. These include two Barricade Sets of three 5-6" resin cast terrain pieces. The first of these is a Sandbag / Mealie Bag Barricade set, the second a Sandbag & Crate Barricade set.
I've bought from Col. Gravis on many occasions and can say that his sculpts are crisp, clean and gorgeous! I highly recommend buying from Curious Constructs!
Just a little snippet of a preview, as part of the next wave of releases I'll be sending off for casting shortly, first up is this Heavy Laser Rifle, these I hope to make available in sets of ten, cast in resin.
At last I've finally got a restock in the store, and more importantly the latest batch of releases!
All of these new items are metal cast heroically scaled 28mm.
Top of the list is the brand new multi-part Gatling Gun kit, of which I'm a particular fan, these are packed singluarly at £5.00 each.
Also in the store are packs of ten Heavy Laser Rifles, as previously previewed at £5.00 per pack.
A new Hussar torso, also in packs ten at £6.00 per pack.
And following popular demand paks of five Cavalry Legs, one the Dress Uniform set previously available as part of the Cavalry Conversion sets, another the 'Militia' set which lacks the vertical stripe on the outside leg. These are both sold in packs of five, at £5.00 each.
Orinoco, well I hope you like the heads just as much! All stock of the heads has gone now, it may be a few weeks before I'm able to restock them again unfortunately.
Raxor, yes in common with most metal miniatures the alloy used in production of these miniatures does contain lead - hence the recommendation that they are not suitable for children.
Just thought I'd just this up, Phil Anderson, who's Praetorian Army has been featured several times on the GW Facebook page, and on their 'Whats New Today' feature, has done a review of the new Tank Commander, with some more on the way.
They are on the larger side yes, though I did'nt think this was unreasonably so for an heroic miniature. Hence I went with the look of heads rather then following correct anatomical proportions. Obviously though, if I get alot of feedback suggesting I've gone to far with size, that'll be something for me to address with future releases.
That all said, I think that particular picture may emphasise the size somewhat, as the cavalry kits are quite squat and hunched over being at charge in the saddle. This rather quick shot may be give a better idea of the proportions of the heads.
I'm always open to critism, Im still as far as I'm concerned very much an amature, so if I get something wrong, or theres something which I can improve upon, then I do want to know about it, and I'll do my best to act on it.
What do you think based on the second picture? Too large, okay, or somewhere between?
I recently assembled some "Praetorians" with the 28mm Dress Uniform torso from Curious Constructs and the Victorian Sci-fi arms and legs from Victoria Lamb's range. I also used Col. Gravis' pith helmet heads sold by Secret Weapon. The end result were some awesome looking figures with more dynamic poses than the old GW figures.
The pieces all worked well together, but the finalized miniatures stands a bit taller and are thicker than their GW counterparts, but not so much so that it is off putting. Mixed in with some GW figures the size difference will merely represent the variations in height found among humans. At least that is how I am justifying it.
Here is a comparison shot.
Spoiler:
Col. Gravis, are your newest pith helmet heads similar in size to the Secret Weapon heads?
Kroothawk wrote:Difficult to tell without heroic arms and horses.
Fair point, I'll see what I can do a little later on tonight.
DarkTraveler777 wrote:
Col. Gravis, are your newest pith helmet heads similar in size to the Secret Weapon heads?
This is a slightly awkards answer, but yes and no.
The heights of the heads are pretty much identical bar the crest and spikes on the Life Guard and Picklehaube helmets respectively. They are however wider by a small margin - a little factoid, the masters of the Secret Weapon Heads were also wider originally, but there was an accident when the master moulds were being made.
Javin wrote:When will the carriages be available again?
The carriages will be back on the store soon as the new store which is being worked on goes up, I'm still hoping that might be before this weekend. In the meantime I have just recieved some more of them in stock, so if you'd like to place an order for them in advance of the store going back up, just drop me a PM. I'll PM you this information as well.
Interesting comparison, actually one of them does a little - the moral of this story, dont blink...!
I've made the decision to resculpt the heads a little smaller, but retaining the headgear itself, this is going to push my own sculpting projects back a bit, though I'll keep the existing versions in production for the time being as long ass demand exists.
However, there is a flip side to this as some other projects I've commissioned or am working on in conjunction with others are coming to fruitation somewhat quicker then I'd expected.
One of the first of these is a 28mm Bike, suitable for non-super human soldiers. Below is a work in progress render of what will be a resin kit. I'd love to hear some feedback on this piece while its still work in progress before it goes off to the printers.
As OrlandotheTechnicoloured has said, the wheels look a little out of proportion - like Judge Dredd's bike, that thing would be an absolutely nightmare to turn! That being said, you mentioned previously that you are going for a more 'heroic scale' sense of proportion. If so, then it looks spot on and I can imagine fitting in well alongside other ranges.
Really think there is a hole in the market for this kind of thing, and look forward to the next steps!
It captures the 'over the top' nature of 40k, but still has elements that tie it in to real life motorcycles. Love it.
For what it's worth, I like the fatboy tires. Everything else in 40k has fat tires (and skinny treads...), and I think it would actually look a bit out of place in an IG army with more realistic tires.
Wow, love the bike, hope it gets released pronto! Has quite a 1940's look about it, but with the required 40k over-exaggeration. I'm also in favour of the fat tires. What will it be cast in though?
Liking the bike and look forward to picking some up for a second Praet rough rider unit! Any chance of adding a mount for lances on the frame of the bike?
Yes, the fat tires are not likely to be changed as they fit in with the asethetic - possibly the treads could though, any more thoughts on that?
Yes it will be a resin piece, there will be rider components as well seperately, though these may be metal.
DarkTraveler, we had'nt planned on a lance frame, its a possible though, perhaps as part of the rider kit rather then the bike itself, is that something anyone else would like to see?
Yeah the tire tread could maybe benefit from from, well... more tread! At the moment they look a bit like the bike wheels from a space marine bike, needs a bit more detail on the tire if only to differentiate it from GW's bikes i think. Not sure about a frame for a lance piece, maybe as an optional extra, i personally wouldn't assemble it with one but each to their own! Love the stowage boxs at the rear but how about a extra equipment sprue containing bedrolls, saddlebags and maybe something like a shotgun/lasgun/carbine holster. You could sell this separately from the main bike and maybe it could be compatible with your own roughrider conversion bits, I'd definitely pick up a few for my own roughriders .Also, a side-car upgrade would be way cool!
Col.Gravis wrote: Yes, the fat tires are not likely to be changed as they fit in with the asethetic - possibly the treads could though, any more thoughts on that?
Yes it will be a resin piece, there will be rider components as well seperately, though these may be metal.
DarkTraveler, we had'nt planned on a lance frame, its a possible though, perhaps as part of the rider kit rather then the bike itself, is that something anyone else would like to see?
I'd prefer it the lance to be seperate of the bike. I like the idea of making it part of the rider kit. You could have people "attach" the lance to the bike or the rider, however they see fit.
I agree the tires look too similar to the GW bike tires (which i've never liked much anyway). I'd far prefer tires with treads more like realworld bikes - although I don't know how easy such tire treads would be to cast.
Thanks for the additional feedback guys, we've made some modifications to the tires to bring it more in line with the real world inspriation (a Triumph).
Penny for your thoughts again!
The mirrors may or may not make the final cut, depending on if we can do them justice in casting, to make them viable this may become a combination resin/metal kit with the handbars in metal the rest in resin.
Also the saddle is being adjusted to be a little narrower.
The stowage (as shown previously) is'nt shown in this picture, but it is still included, just they will be seperate components for flexibility.
It's a very nice model of a bike... but it's missing something to make it stand out as a scifi or science fantasy bike. It's just a chunky real-world-looking bike.
insaniak, I see what your saying about lack of stand out features, do you think the original tyres were better in that respect? Otherwise, that is essentially what the aim point was, a chunky, boxy version of a real world bike.
No, the new tyres are a huge improvement. It's just that the rest of the bike is far too generic for my taste. It needs a more obviously scifi engine, or more tech-looking stowage... just something to make it not look like a modern-day bike in a scifi setting.
Otherwise, it's in danger of looking as anachronistic as all of those humvees and WWII trucks that people just wedge a Cadian into and call a 40K model... While they may share certain design aesthetics with 40K vehicles, they still look like modern day vehicles, and that breaks the illusion.
A generic, real-world bike is fine if you're intending it for use in generic real-world settings. If you want it to be scifi or scifantasy, it needs something to make it look like it belongs in that setting instead of the real world.
Personally I like it as is, but insaniak is right in regards to it being put in a grim-dark setting. Maybe have upgrade bits included as separate parts? A stylized skull cover for the headlight, a few bedrolls and other items to drape over the front and rear fender, perhaps a clunky old vox caster that can be attached to the side?
Then again, I personally always felt that Guard vehicles should be kept KISS: Keep It Simple Silly. These machines are mass-produced and unlike their astartes brethren do not receive that same level of special tender love and care.
I agree with Brook; I see Guard vehicles as being simple to keep running. Rough Riders are supposed to operate behind enemy lines and be low maintenance; so I love the bike the way it is.
But do I make a Praetorian Steve McQueen to go with it! I like it. A bit of 40K chunkiness while avoiding the Dredd Lawmaster look (which is fine on the page but not so good as a model).
insaniak wrote: It's a very nice model of a bike... but it's missing something to make it stand out as a scifi or science fantasy bike. It's just a chunky real-world-looking bike.
Liking the new tires, infact liking the whole thing, looks like a bike and really at the end of the day, isn't that what we want it to look like? Thumbs up from me
Possibly contrary to some, I love the "retro" feel of the bike. The IG vehicles produced by GW are all WWI to WWII. Certainly nothing later than that. Hell, Secret Weapon makes a cool wheeled tank. Wildly high tech for IG, bringing them all the way up to 1999 when the LAVIII was created. Granted, there may be wheeled armored fighting vehicles before then, but the point remains. Everything about the Guard is old school on it's best day.
I'd say leave the bike as is. Everyone has a handful of high tech bits they can throw on there, if they're so inclined. Personally, I'd like to see the vehicle thrown back even further and have leather saddlebags and leather rifle holsters, but I understand I'm far in the minority, and more than capable of making such a simple conversion.
I don't think making multiple versions will make your product sell much more, anyone who's interested in creating motorized cavalry are probably of the sort that are alright with converting their models a bit to make them fit their specific needs. I'd say leave it just a bit on the bland side and let the consumer season it perfectly for them.
I'll always take something generic over something specific. It's a pain removing all the fiddly stuff GW puts allover their models. I prefer generic that I can use for all sorts of games and armies.
While I like the bike, overall, I am not fond of the "spoked" wheels. That, I think, is the design's greatest liability to having it believable in a future setting.
And, personally, a "future bike" of mine would rely on a rear-facing camera dispaying images on a HUD or central screen and not force the rider to rely on old-world mirrors.
Oh, and the foot rests are at an unnatural, non-ergonomic angle to rest the foot of the rider.
But, again, overall, I do like what you have shown so far and look forward to seeing the final.
Love the new tyres. Dubious about the mirrors, just coz they look so flimsy I suspect they'll get knocked off real fast.
Presuming CAD makes it feasible, i agree that making several variants (spoked wheels, sci-fi wheels, different tyre patterns, different mufflers etc) would be the best way to please everyone - some people are obviously keen on a direct Scout Bike replacement, others want a more historical look. And maybe some add-on bits (pannier bags, weapons holsters etc) for further customisation.
First off, let me say that it's a beautiful bike and the improvements make a world off difference. The only things that need fixing that I can see are the foot rests (since, as mentioned, they look to be angled up too sharply given where the seat is in relation to them) and the exhaust (which needs to be angled up more so it doesn't obstruct the rear hub). The big question is obviously how easily they'll fit assorted riders, though the narrowing of the saddle and the use of metal for the handlebar (enabling them to be bent to meet the rider's arms) will help with that, as would making the foot rests separate to allow for repositioning.
For what it's worth, were I looking to use these as sci-fi bikes - and I'm tentatively looking at them for my Eisenkern - I'd cover the spokes with something more solid, enlarge the muffler, make a larger and fancier headlight/sensor cluster (or, at minimum, make the headlight deeper so it matches modern styles) and - though this is just to make it match the engine on the Eisenkern APC more - cover over the ribs on the engine with something more solid.
Regarding the lance rest, it just has to be two brackets sticking straight out - one directly behind the saddle and one directly in front of the fuel tank - into which the lance can be clipped after the rider has got on the bike. It doesn't need to be strong enough to support the lance in a charge since the rider would be wanting to hold the lance in their hand when they make impact so they can absorb some of the impact by sliding back in the saddle and dropping the lance immediately. In fact, it's better if the brackets aren't strong so they break away in the event a charge is made with the lance still clipped in (say, if it was over rough ground and the rider needed both hands on the handlebars) rather than holding firm and throwing the rider off the bike from the impact.
The lance would sit waist high, so high enough that it wouldn't interfere with the rider putting their legs out to the sides during cornering or when stopped and since it would only obstruct one side the rider could still get on and off with it clipped in place. The support brackets could also be modified to hold ranged weapons.
After a bit of a long silence, largely due to all sorts of other things which have kept me away from the hobby and Curious Constructs for a little bit things are moving again. I'd just like to say thankyou for all the feedback on the bike. There will be some more minor changes to the design, but the initial release will be very similar now to what was shown in the last picture. Definately there is the possibility of other variants of the bike further down the line though - being small means my budget is tight though, so I would'nt like to make any promisses at this stage.
In the meantime I'd like to just drop in a quick preview of something else which is currently being put together for release through Curious Constructs, the Hoplite Tankette. This complete vehicle kit is being put together by AJ, aka Parak a friend and fellow blogger I've known for several years, intially through 40k Online, and as such you may have come across the design before.
Here is the current state of the vehicle - as I say its very much still a work in progress, but you can get a good idea of scale and what it is we're aiming towards.
If your not familiar with Parak's work, here is his converion which this new kit is based on.
There are also plans for more vehicles - both variants of this design, and a few larger examples.
Options will definately follow, the vehicle is being designed in a modular fashion.
Lord Castellan, they are not designed specifically to be so, but as the scales we're using are essentially the same, they do seem to work together nicely. I've seen several people posting pictures using Victoria's legs, and arms in combination with my variant torso's which seem to work nicely.
Col.Gravis wrote: I've seen several people posting pictures using Victoria's legs, and arms in combination with my variant torso's which seem to work nicely.
Col.Gravis wrote: I've seen several people posting pictures using Victoria's legs, and arms in combination with my variant torso's which seem to work nicely.
Can you please link me to some?
I'll have to have a dig around and see if I can find them again, the one I do have in my favourites though is this one though which combines Vic's Roughrider Arms with the Curious Constructs Life Guard torso's, I'm pretty sure there are unpainted pictures too if you hunt around on the blog.
I've found it very enjoyable to be able to share some of the new projects that are in the pipeline, so here's another one - laser-lock rifles, feedback is as always appreciated. Thats not all either - the Bike is back from the printers.
I wish I could say otherwise, Col., but they kind of remind me of the rifles you'd get with Playmobil figures. The proportions seem wrong for 40k. I like the bolt-action detail, but if you're using a pistol grip like that, the bolt-action so far back makes it seem like it would be really unwieldy - it makes the stock seem far too short. I do recognize the problems coming from trying to design pistol grip rifles that can be easily compatible with existing arm systems and still make them look more like old-fashioned rifles than modern assault rifles, but these somehow seem off to me.
I understand from the name that they are supposed to be akin to flintlocks, but the visual with the round knob says 'bolt-action' to me rather than 'flintlock'. I recognize that many flintlocks have a knurled knob on the piece that holds the flint in place, but the way that this is depicted in this model isn't clear.
I mean, I'm not trying to get the good Colonel to figure out the technicalities of how a laser-lock rifle would work, but just from an aesthetic standpoint, if you're wanting to call it a laser-lock rifle and want it to be recognizable aesthetically as the descendent of a flintlock, I think the 'lock' mechanism should more closely resemble a flintlock mechanism as such:
Rather than appearing to more closely resemble a bolt-action mechanism.
I think I can see the idea - Particularly on the middle one - the "lock" on the side generates the laser, which is then fed into the barrel - The tube that you took for a bolt handle looks like it's going into the "flash hole" to power the laser shot. Hope that makes sense
Or maybe it's like the cock/hammer, and the 3 pics are showing us full-lock, half-lock and fired?
Death By Monkeys, thanks for taking the time for the detailed feedback, I see your point on the stock, though as you recognise its a bit of a limitation from being a flexible alternative component. At the same time though I'd be worried that moving the lock mechanism forward will equally look a little odd.
I must admit theres no thought into exactly how such a device would work, more a mish mash of concepts, but yes possibly a 'flint' shaped piece could be added to the mechanism though.
The grip is still to see some modification, I'm open to suggestions on further details though?
Here's a thought for you - what about designing the gun to have a pistol grip, but no stock at all? Especially since the most common arms to use them with have the stock integrated with the arm.
I'm wondering about a design where you don't have a full pistol grip, but instead have a semi-pistol grip such as used with the later M1 Garands and M14s.
In what I'm thinking, you would essentially be making from the pistol-grip forward of the rifle and it would be attached to the model's hand at more of an upward angle rather than being roughly perpendicular to the fist.
I think it's also be useful to think about what era of rifle you're wanting the laser lock to be similar to - do you want it to look more like a musket? I think this is a rather nice design and could potential lend itself to having a pistol grip (like a mare's leg):
More like the Martini-Henry repeater used during the Zulu Wars?
Or more like a WWI or WWII rifle like a the Lee-Enfield or M1?
Then there's this interesting fellow, which I think is a Middle Eastern creation (and is amusingly referred to as a Jezail):
I think it's all about figuring out what aesthetic you're wanting to convey the design and then figuring out how to make it work with the most common arm systems.
I'll be producing a set with arms, as well as making the guns available seperately, so stocks will be staying with the piece, at the same time I did think about dropping the pistol grip entirely, but settled on not doing so for several reasons.
There will be some more modifications made, though I'll retain the musket styling on this one, I'll update progress on it once we're getting a little nearer. At the moment though I'm expecting to produces more then one variant, with a common set of arms, so if this design is'nt your cup of tea, hopefully the next, or the remastered Heavy Laser Rifle will be.
Death by Monkey's, once again big thankyou for the feedback, it's been very useful!
@Precinct Omega - Amusing from the perspective that GW has already made a number of models with jezails, the Skaven ones which look more similar to this than the Gorka Morka Mutie ones.
Just a little heads up, the Curious Constructs Webstore will be going down, hopefully for no more then a couple of days. I'll post an update once I've got further news.
Damn you Gravis just take my money! Your Militia legs better stay this good value when Christmas comes and I blow everything in my wallet in your shop...
Given that the 'lock' mechanism (Flintlock, Matchlock) simply serves to deliver a priming charge to the round in the barrel, perhaps some form of battery pack on the rifle, delivering the firing charge to the weapon, or closing the connection from the lasgun power pack to the focussing crystals/technobabble. I envision a cable attached to a laslock device, which looks like a socket and plug.
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Just before I disappear off for New Years, I'm after a bit more feedback, this time on an Energy Pistol, between myself and the CAD artist, Jake, we've got a few ideas along a basic theme - based as an upgrade of the Laser-lock Pistol.
I'd be interested to hear peoples thoughts on the designs, specifically which you prefer, or which features of them you prefer if the weapon was instead a combination of the existing concepts.
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Cheers for the feedback so far guys, these are still very much work in progress concepts - we want to make sure that the final design is bang on.
VikingChild, you can expect a Pistol version of the Heavy Laser Rifle in the future, and quite possibly a remastered version of the rifle as long as they continue to sell well. Weapons are something I really want to expand on this year.
Absolutionis, dont worry there will be a nozzle as you put it, and further detailing, these are early drafts only.
Just to add to the early CAD concepts, here are two more - any further thoughts on the original ones, or perhaps on these two?
Happy days, that's great news as i must say your rifles are the coolest looking alternate lasguns out there! A pistol version would be sweet for the guard regiment i'm putting together. Also, maybe even heavier versions like a lascannon perhaps?
As to your second batch of CAD concepts i really like the length of these 2 over the original designs, if you took the top weapon and gave it the cowling/muzzle of the bottom one i'd would certainly buy them!
A Pistol version is almost a certainty, in as much that I have plans for a sprue of various pistol type weapons.
Lord Castellan, I'd hope to give you a more definate answer on that in the next week or two, I had hoped to make it this month, but due to one final change that is likely that the guns will be February with the guns with arms to follow as quickly as possible after that.
The bike is first, I have the print on my desk right now as I type this!
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Also, do you think that the Small Roman or Spartan Crests sold by Anvil Industries would fit onto the Life Guard heads, or will some Green Stuffing be needed?
Hmmm good question, I honestly could'nt say for sure as I don't have any of the anvil bits or marine heads to compare the outline of the curve. I reckon they could be though with a little clipping, filing and filing.
Another little preview, just to keep people interested while I'm busy sculpting away on the bike rider and a few other bits and pieces.
This is a work in progress preview of the Anti-Tank Laser which Kit from Zinge Industries is working on for me. I'm anticpating that this will be a Kickstarter type project which will hopefully kick off soon. Please do note, the carriage in this picture is just a place holder.
Lord Castellan, to be honest Legs are not something on my radar at the moment, largely because there are alternatives out there and I'd rather concentrate on some new bits. I will do legs - just not yet.
The Anti-Tank Laser looks fine. Be sure to also do a choice of alternative mountings (e.g. for vehicles) and a choice of gun carriages. And of course a choice of heavy weapons to fit those same mountings and carriages...
Alternative mountings for vehicles? What sort of thing have you got in mind Clang?
I'm only really planning on this Heavy Carriage, and possibly a digital remastering of the Light Carriage which goes with the Gatling Gun (infact the Gatling as a whole). An autocannon is also on the agenda to fit either Carriage - as is a limber.
Col.Gravis wrote: Another little preview, just to keep people interested while I'm busy sculpting away on the bike rider and a few other bits and pieces.
This is a work in progress preview of the Anti-Tank Laser which Kit from Zinge Industries is working on for me. I'm anticpating that this will be a Kickstarter type project which will hopefully kick off soon. Please do note, the carriage in this picture is just a place holder.
Lord Castellan, to be honest Legs are not something on my radar at the moment, largely because there are alternatives out there and I'd rather concentrate on some new bits. I will do legs - just not yet.
That is ACE! Love it!
Personaly I'd love to see arms that go with your torsos, already holding guns. No offence but I don't want the football shoulder pads on my dudes. lol
Col.Gravis wrote: Alternative mountings for vehicles? What sort of thing have you got in mind Clang?
I'm only really planning on this Heavy Carriage, and possibly a digital remastering of the Light Carriage which goes with the Gatling Gun (infact the Gatling as a whole). An autocannon is also on the agenda to fit either Carriage - as is a limber.
Sorry, I'd assumed you'd have a chimera-compatible mountng in the works for people wanting a counts-as Hydra flak tank - no?
Lord Castellan, yes, just other projects have taken precedence for now!
Lockark, glad you approve! I have arms on the way, they'll be the next release following the Biker, unless the Mule slips in there first!
Goldshield, I'll see about making the wheels available separately in due course, both the current carriage wheels, and the new ones!
Clang, that may happen, but I'm thinking bigger when it comes to Anti-Aircraft firepower, big plans afoot for later in the year. I've always wanted a decent half track.
Glad you approve guys, more news on that piece very soon!
In the meantime, another preview of the Anti-Tank Laser, this time a video, Kit has been hard at work and we are now very close to the finished design - it is still work in progress with some detail to be added to the carriage and gun shield, but I had to share!
Lookin' good. A wee bit puzzled what that crossbar thingy halfway down the carriage frame is - handles for the benefit of troops manouvering it into position?
As soon as I'm able too yes Lord Castellan, just need to recoup the investment made in the bikes first so the next couple of projects can go for casting.
Frank&Stein, short answer yes, I do plan on offering the torso's separately in the future, no time scale as yet though.
I checked out your site and saw you are offering the bikers as single models or five packs. Any chance of three of them for about £28? Five is just a few too many and a small discount for three of them would be nice!
Mr Sighs wrote: I checked out your site and saw you are offering the bikers as single models or five packs. Any chance of three of them for about £28? Five is just a few too many and a small discount for three of them would be nice!
somehow the posing of the hands on the handlebars looks strange... as if the hands only lay on the bars but not grip them...? or am i imagine things here?
Viktor, I'll see what I can do about those pictures.
To address your point, the hands are indeed a lose fit which by all accounts rest on the handlebars rather then properly gripping them. This is essentially to make it easier to assemble them, it means you have a certain amount of flexibility without requiring a precise fit, making it much easier if you wanted to use an alternative torso say. It also makes it easier to assemble and paint the rider and bike separately, before joining the two together.
However, that said you could achieve a tighter fit then that illustrated with careful assembly and a little manipulation, something which I'll probably be able to illustrate better when I assembly a unit for myself rather then just a quick painted test model.
Now that all said, the only way I can see of getting a proper gripping hand would be to actually sculpt the hands directly to the handlebars, with wrist stumps or the full arm connected. If thats what people would favour then thats certainly something I could do if there was demand, and its definitely planned to add further extras for the bike as I've mentioned previously, including lances Jehan-reznor
hmmm.... i think my conscience wouldn´t be able to cope with handstumps on handlebars your description is quite understandable... i am always a fan of good looking arms than "loose" hands... so i retreat my case...
The Kickstarter is now live for the 28mm Anti-Tank Lasercannon, and the 28mm Heavy Weapons Carriage.
We've set ourselves the goal of £600 to get these items into production, as previously mentioned both are highly detailed kits by Kit Burrows of Zinge Industry, which will be cast in high quality resin.
Should we surpass our initial funding goal, and reach our stretch goals, we'll start to unlock a number of alternative weapons, the first of which is the Gatling Cannon. Anyone who backs the project with complete Anti-Tank Lasercannons will also receive any of the unlocked weapons.
It's all over to you guys now, if you'd like to see this put into production, or more to the point want to add one more of the complete Anti-Tank Lasers, or just the carriages to your collection, please pledge your support, no matter how much. Just as important though, if you know someone who might be interested in the project, please share it with them.
Orlando & Megatron, thanks very much for your backing!
Viktor, unfortunately its a limitation of Kickstarter for UK projects, irritating as the US version allows you to use Amazon Checkout as well from what I understand. The only way around it that I could suggest would be either the Paypal Debit Card if you use Paypal, which of course acts like a Debit card for your Paypal account if you have one, or alternatively one of the pre-paid credit cards you can get, though I've little knowledge of those. Don't feel compelled to knock yourself out over this though, while support is apreciated, as I've mentioned spreading the news about the project is just as valuable in alot of ways, and I know you in particular have alot of fans for your own steampunk army project who might be interested in the kits!
Anyway, I woke up this morning to some amazing news, the Kickstarter has in the space of little over 12 hours surpassed it's funding goal, reaching 116% Funding as I write this. To say I'm chuffed and slightly stunned would be an understatement, but I think it speaks volumes about the quality of the work by Kit Burrows from Zinge Industry.
Of course now we're looking towards the first stretch goal, this stands at £900 to unlock the first alternative weapon, a Gatling Cannon, expect an update on this ASAP. Remember, backing us with complete Anti-Tank Lasercannon kits will also receive one of each of the unlock alternative weapons for their guns.
Thank you to everyone for your support so far, the extent of this project remains in your hands, if you'd like to see even more options for this kit as it heads production, or more to the point, if you'd like to get your hands on any of it, pledge your support on our Kickstarter page.
Any pledge, no matter the size brings us a step closer to putting this into production. However, just as important as before though is getting the word out, so please, share this on your blog, through twitter, forum or just with local gamers how might be interested!
Thankyou Viktor, very much appreciated! I agree whole heartedly, Kit is an excellent partner to work with on a project, and I very much hope this won't be the last time. A number of our backers have asked about Heavy Artillery, suffice to say I'm keen to obliege!
Anyway, I'm staggered to report, we're coming towards the end of day three of our Kickstarter, with 27 still to go, and we've smashed our initial funding goal reaching over 250% funding, thats nearly £1600!
Thats the Gatling Cannon unlocked, the Autocannon unlocked and the Artillery Crew unlocked, and we're only a little over £100 short of the last of our initial stretch goals for the Tesla Cannon and Rocket Launcher! The pace with which the funding has come in has absolutely amazed me, and left us chasing our own stretch goals to catch up.
We'll be posting updates on all our stretch goals as soon as possible now, and hope to add some new ones shortly!
On that note, we're very much open to suggestions on further alternative Heavy Weapons options - what would you like to see?
BrookM, Mortars are on the list, I'm just discussing how best to implement that, a multi-barrel mortar... how does a Gatling Mortar sound?
Bolognesus, blimey, yes, and that shows just how quickly its going up! The last of the initial stretch goals is surpassed, new stretch goals will appear tomorrow!
Viktor, oh yes, Tesla weaponry! The Rocket Launcher planned is a basic single launcher rocket rail, but a Nebelwerfer has been suggested as another stretch.
Orlando, dont worry, I've kept an eye on costs, that said, future stretches will be a little more spaced out to allow for additional manufacturing costs given the quantities we're looking at now!
Just another quick update, we're starting to preview the stretch goals as we fight to catch up with the overwhelming response, having unexpectedly hit over 400% funding in just four days. I've now posted up the concept sketch of our Gatling Cannon, and an early work in progress render of the Autocannon.
As a result of the unexpected demand, we've capped our earlier pledges which have now nearly been entirely filled, and opened up some new ones which are also filling rapidly. We've also made the difficult decision to not add further stretch goals until we're ready to deliver on our existing promisses. We'd rather deliver everything on schedule then keeping adding more! That said though, I'm confident we'll catch up ahead of the campaigns conclusion and we have plans to add what we're calling the 'Gatling Mortar', additional crew, accessories, and hopefully more!
Once again, thankyou to everyone who has supported us so far!
BroomM, standard Mortars are definately on the reserve list, its an option I'd like to see go next really as I think its a practical choice that many people might get some milage out of.
That said, Kenshin, a few people have mentioned a flame/steam cannon of some description now, and it would be a fun option to design - we'll see how things progress!
A larger Artillery piece is pretty much beyond the scope of this campaign, while its tempting to push the boundaries, to get a finished design and do all pricing before the end of the campaign would be difficult, especially given we're already playing catch up. I'm taken by the idea though, so one way or another you can expect to see it as a future project.
Hi Guys,
I am absolutely flabbergasted by the response to this kickstarter I had had high hopes but not this high .
the second image above was never really for public consumption as I was only playing with shapes and the basic mechanics of the gun.
The concept which is not very clear at the moment is a double barrelled autocannon which is crossed with a piston. As the wheel turns the barrels move in and out loading and ejecting shells as they go.
Question is I really like the double barrel idea but could understand why you might want a single barrel.
Feedback at this stage is greatly appreciated - I am gearing up for Salute in London 20th April and hope to have the 3D print on the stand. So please come and say hi!
zinge wrote: Feedback at this stage is greatly appreciated - I am gearing up for Salute in London 20th April and hope to have the 3D print on the stand. So please come and say hi!
Well that sounds like an... interesting... mechanic to say the least but you've pleasantly surprised me before so you've got me quite curious now Also, do you have your own 3D printer or are lead times on getting a print done nowadays so short you actually do stand a chance in hell of getting a print of something not finished now yet done and delivered before the 20th?
I apologise if this has already been asked, but would it eventually be possible to get the 28mm Carriage from the tank laser set separately, I love the carriage personally, and want to mount my Imperial guard heavy weapons on it, but the aesthetic of the laser disagrees with me.
Kit, thanks for elaborating on the mechanics and design behind the Autocannon - I should of done, opps!
But yes, look out for Kit on his stand TM06, Zinge Industries at Salute!
Bolognesus, no we are contracting out the printing to another UK based firm. Time scales, well we'll see!
Rustgob, yes, the carriage will be available seperately in the store later on, but don't overlook that they already are available on Kickstarter, there are a capped number of sets of 3 or 6 carriages available as the £27 and £50 pledges.
can you believe it... i lived my life peacefully and come by without the need to ever get me a credit card...
then you pop up with this kickstarter and i feel the need....
and guess what...my wife gets me a kredit card??? can you believe this? just got one of these pastic thing and the first thing to do with that is to join the fray in this kickstarter!
True enough on it reflecting many modern and historical autocannon type weapons there Orlando! Don't worry, details like the flash suppressor will appear, the picture is literally just a concept of how the weapon will function effectively.
lol sorry Viktor, at least you'll be putting it to good use!
In the second Chronicles of Narnia movie IIRC one of the battle scenes had these rapid firing trebuchets, multi-armed war engines, almost like a windmill, that when one arm was going up and hurling the projectile (a round stone ball) a second was on it's way down and scooping up another ball ready to fire, a pretty cool idea
Its as if Da Vinci looked at the medieval trebuchet design and thought ''i can so improve this!'' kudos to the guys who thought this up for the movie
The movie design used two counterweights to keep the arms turning in perpetual motion to keep the weapon firing, there was a store of ammo balls almost on a ramp so when one was scooped up and fired another rolled down to be fired next
Now obviously, these are massive fortress bashers but the idea could be scaled down to fit the gun carriage (like the old Ork Squig catapult), instead of counterweights you could power it by cogs and gears to keep it steampunk, or maybe piston driven or even hand cranked! Instead of stone balls for ammunition it could fire exploding cannonballs with some kind of delayed fuse.
That is an interesting idea actually VikingsChild, potentially scales quite well as a Trench Catapult maybe? Lobbing Grenades!
In the meantime, a nice little update.
First up are renders of the unlocked Rocket Launcher addition, designed by Faolan and mounted on Kit Burrows carriage, it is inspired by the 19th century Congreve Rocket Launcher.
We've also added a new extra, a rugged little tractor unit ideal for shifting ammunition, or even towing the artillery pieces with an option hook. Another multi-part resin kit, designed by Faolan, it measure about 5.5cm in length.
We've also added some new pledge reward options, and I can confirm that the Carriage and Anti-Tank Laser itself has now been printed - this should now be on show at Salute this weekend on the Zinge Industries stand!
Love the wee tractor unit - as well as the intended use, it would also make a great base for conversions - e.g. a motorised artillery carriage or grot tank or daemonic engine, even an alternate dread/dredd base.
Another day, another update! This time just a work in progress shot of the Artillery Crew as requested. However, please keep in mind these are still work in progress, none of them are finished as of yet.
The crewmen will be available in two sets of three, with one kneeling figure and two standing per set, they will be complete figures using Curious Constructs existing Dress Uniform torso's and Pith Helmetted heads in addition to the legs you see taking shape here, and of course most importantly, the arms! I was a little disappointed to not have made more progress on these by now, I can only apologiese for that, it's simply down to a shortage of sculpting time on my part. I had hoped to be able to show the finished pieces by now, but decided something was better then nothing - the figures should be completed ahead of next weekend though.
A single random set of three different artillery crew is an additional £6.00 which can be added to existing pledges, alternatively a set including all six artillery crew figures can be added to existing pledges for £12.00. You may opt to receieve up to ten sets of crewmen in any combination of three and six man sets.
In addition, anyone who selects 1+ £12.00 or 2+ £6.00 artllery crew sets as part of their rewards will also recieve one copy of 'the Bombardier', which is the character figure taking shape in the foreground on the right. This figure will also be available separately in limited numbers - but not until the sculpt itself is finished.
One last bit for this update, something else you may be interested in, in the shape of the components of the Rocket Launcher. Do note though there will probably only be two or three 'spare' rockets - we'll see what we can fit in the mould!
Clang, totally agreed, there are lots of potential uses and conversion possibilities with the Mule - we do intend to expand on it with some other kits based on the same chasis in the future as well - I've got a hankering for one driven by a vat-grown human with mechanical parts
Only five days left until the end of the campaign now, and here's another preview of the work in progress Autocannon design.
We're after a little bit more feedback, concerns on the clips and mechanism aside (Kit has given a brief explanation in the Comments on Update #6), would you prefer to see the Autocannon use conventional shells, cannonballs (as below) - or do you not have a preference?
Let us know!
Cheers,
Rob
Automatically Appended Next Post: My response was
I much prefer conventional shells,
cannon balls go a retro step too far (for me)
I would suggest the magazine to the lower barrel is sticks up less than the other one, to indicate that it plugs into the lower barrel, the slight stagger as we see now doesn't seem to represent this
Automatically Appended Next Post: One Last Stretch - Multiple Rocket Launcher (Nebelwerfer)
Update #9 · Apr 30, 2013 · 1 comment
Hiya folks,
Faolan, who designed the Rocket Launcher has been putting together a Multiple Rocket Launcher styled on the Nebelwerfer. As I've discussed previously, I had'nt planned to add any further stretch goals, not least because Kit has had his hands full those those we're already committed too! However, since this one is essentially ready to go, and the way I look at it there is nothing to lose, I've made the decision to have a punt with this weapon as a final stretch goal! I hope you'll approve, or at least not object!
As its a fairly extensive weapon in terms of size and components, production cost is looking set to be fairly high, so to keep the goal realistic at this late stage it will NOT be free for existing backers as was the case with our other unlocked weapons. Instead if we unlock it, it will be an additional option which will be available to add to your pledge at £4.00 per weapon. I'm sorry for this deviation from the formula we used for the first four weapon stretch goals, but I'm afraid it's simply not viable for me to do it another way at present. However, as a benefit the additional stretch amount is lower then it otherwise would be. It seems sensible to give it a better chance of becoming available then to make a completely unrealistic goal with the promise of more extra items.
So that in mind, this new stretch goal is set at £5300, I have no idea if we'll reach it or not, but there we go!
Now enough waffel, and time for some pictures!
This is still work in progress, and as ever, feedback is very welcome!
I would suggest the magazine to the lower barrel is sticks up less than the other one, to indicate that it plugs into the lower barrel, the slight stagger as we see now doesn't seem to represent this
Blimey Orlando, you beat me to the punch again! Thank you! One slight clarification though, the Multiple Rocket Launcher if unlocked will be £5.00 each rather then £4.00, sorry about the confusion there, I thought I caught it but did'nt!
One other thing not posted here though - the Tesla Cannon!
I had been hoping there'd be a nebelwerfer style multiple rocket launcher, it looks brilliant! Only another hundred quid short to unlock it, c'mon guys!
I am going to try and get to putting together a quick calculator tomorrow if I can, to make working the extras out easier since there is rather alot of them now.
I'm very pleased to be able to preview a more complete Autocannon now - the Gatling is also finished, and the Tesla further along, updates to follow on those in the next 24 hours!
And if you wondered how this particular gun might work, try this youtube LINK!
The Gatling Cannon Update #12 · May 4, 2013 · 1 comment
Hiya folks,
Just back from Legionary, sorry, a combination of no sockets and poor wifi stopped me from posting the pictures earlier!
Anyway, by popular demand, here is the finished Gatling Cannon!
The Tesla Cannon will follow later on this evening!
Cheers,
Rob
Automatically Appended Next Post: 24 hours to go so if folk are interested dig out your cc for
5 different Artillery Pieces
Empty Gun Carriages (if you've got the weapons already)
'Empire' style artillery crew
The Mule tractor or ammo transporter
The 'nebelweffer' style multi launcher
Albanus Zinge of Zinge Industries here to talk to you about our latest weapon development using an exciting new force known as electristaticary.
I would like to present the patent pending Zinge Industries TRI-GRAAFF Cannon. Developed in conjunction with the upstanding chaps at the Van De Graaff Co.
The standard ZI-S-Engine is used to power the contraption which in this case is the latest in miniaturisation the Micro-Flywheel™ this excellent device will keep your TRI-GRAAFF running through thick and thin.
The Micro-Flywheel™ drives a series of cogs and this is where is gets very exciting. The three VDG (Van de Graaff) Coils all rotate and at the same time the whole central body rotates. Between the coils is a magnificent mane of horse hair plucked from the finest British stallions, which is combed by the spinning coils. The upshot of all this spinning, whizzing and combing is a massive build up of electristaticary. I would recommend that your operators wear thick rubber Wellington boots and some sturdy rubber gauntlets – also goggles would not be amiss here. This electristaticary stuff is inequal parts useful and dirsuptive.
A quick flick of the lever and 10,000 wattjimacallits are focused through the prow mounted Tesla coil (Big thankyou to the Tesla Corporation for this item). This new fangled stuff will be in every home and bunker before the turn of the century you mark my words.
The crackling arc of electristaticary leaps from the Tesla coil and hurtles towards its target with alarming speed, so fast that you could almost convince yourself that the arc came from the intended target.
The magnificent arc looks and sounds a lot like lightning but is much more focussed and accurate. The target of the arc is subjected to monumental forces despite the lack of any physical transference of mass. The resultant effect on the targets are decidedly gruesome and thus I will not impart that unpleasantness here. For those with unhealty curiosity a demonstsration can be arranged at your leisure.
Sorry Azazelx, yes the Kickstarter ended on the 5th - I've had my hands rather full since then and hav'nt gotten around to updating forum threads!
Our final funding total was £7295 - we asked for £600 - so we achieved 1215% funding! Frankly I'm still stunned by how successful its been, I really do think that this can be put down to the stunning work done by Kit of Zinge Industries and Faolan, huge thanks to them both!
With all the CAD work complete, we're moving on getting the rest of the masters printed now, and then production moulds produced. I'll update with pictures at various points as these become available. I'm confident that we'll be delivering all pledges on time in June and July respectively, with all the sets which features in the kickstarter going on general sale in the store also in July - or otherwise just as soon as all pledges have been fulfilled.
We are indeed I’m afraid running behind, at this point I’m no longer anticipating that you’ll receive your models within June, so I’m afraid it will be July instead. I must apologise for this and take the blame fully, I underestimated production time somewhat. If it’s any conciliation I am learning from this mistake, and will allow greater time, and try to have more preparation done in our future Kickstarters.
However, there is some good news! The printing is now complete, Alan from Black Dragon Castings worked into the small hours cleaning them up and sent me this quick snap with all the components. Thank you Alan! The next stage will be creating the master moulds, and then the production moulds!
so I'll try and redeem myself by posting this same day
Hiya Folks,
At last, some Crewmen, four sets of the components are more or less finished - just a few tweaks which I've clocked in taking these pictures, each is tacked together as usual and are'nt posed particularly well because of it. However, hopefully it'll give you an idea as to what you can do with them as they can be mixed and matched in almost any way you want.
The last two are the kneeling crewmen, I'm finishing off the legs at present, pictures of these once their done. (Just a heads up - I'm going to make some adjustments to the legs following some feedback)
Great news on the terrain front, Lucky Punk Miniatures terrain is back in stock after an absence, as well as the welcome return of new and improved versions of the popular Sandbag Barricade and Sandbag & Crate Barricade sets, we've the new Sandbag Defence Line, consisting of 4x 5" Barricade Sections and 4x 2"Barricade Sections!
I've spent a little more time with the posing for this picture, though as before keep in mind that they're tacked together, so are somewhat wider then they actually are.
I am totally in KS mode still at the moment, delays have hit much harder then I'd ever have feared. So there is'nt realy a great deal more happening for Curious Constructs at the moment.
I have previewed on our Facebook page a few things which other hobbiests have been working on for me though, but none of them will be so much as being sent to the casters until all my backers have had their packages dispatched - and once thats happend the first thing will be to get the Artillery and everything else onto the store.
Lord Castellan, not really no, the torso's are 28mm heroic, aka 30mm, so like with GW's torso's, or other similar makes like Victoria Miniatures, true scale heads would stand out as being a little small. Could you do it yes, but I'd not recommend it.
Jehan-reznor, a walker is something I have thought about actually, buts its not on the cards for now, following the KS release which should finally hit the store this month now I've switched to Zinge Industries doing the final batch of casting, I've got a back log of releases already built up.
For myself expect small arms, a Life Guard kit (which should fulfil the Shocktrooper roll!), a new Line Infantry kit as being on the top of the list, with revised Cavalry and an Ogre kit behind. Most of the work is already done on these items.
But as I've mentioned there are other things as well which I've had others working on, amongst them a bunker by Rictus and something I'm quite excited about, some Renegade components, a set of 5 28mm heads and torso's, preview!
Oh and just to top it off, a couple of releases from Lucky Punk Miniatures are in the store now as well, the Circular Sandbag Barricade Set and Redoubt Set! These can be found in the store, HERE
As it happens a couple of the torso's do feature severed limbs, I'll be aiming to preview the remaining torso's and the other heads tomorrow, once I've got some decent light!
In the meantime, a word in your ear from Joseph!
In fact to make this a little little bit interesting! First person to guess what or whom this little chap is having a word with will get one copy of this figure on its release, completely free of charge, answers to be posted on our Facebook page, HERE.
Brian, I must admit the first thing I thought when I saw the head on the inner right was 'Goblin!', might be food for thought for a future project for Joseph!
Now, talking of corrupt, here is the other part of the first set of Renegades, the Corrupted Pysker again by Joseph Selman! Personally I love the little daemon whispering in his ear, its a fantastic detail in my mind and what really sets the model off.
The fruits of the Kickstarter campaign are now live, and I've finally managed to assembled most of the models!
The sets available include the Colonial Empire Field Artillery Kit, which includes a Carriage, and four alternative weapons.
The Multiple Rocket Launcher Kit
and the seperate Gun Carriage.
There is also the Rocket Launcher, an add on sprue to go with the Field Artillery Kit or Gun Carriages, the Artillery Crews, including the Bombardier and a very limited number of Mules.
You can find them all in the store at the below address, may of the kits are available, or in discounted Battery deals.
Just a quick update, following on from a customers suggestion I'll be making single weapons from the Field Artilery kit with a Carriage, this will be in addition to the weapons being available separately at a later date.
So, new items on the store, the Lasercannon Kit, and the Tesla Cannon Kit, these will both normally priced at £10.00 each, but are currently £9.00 each instead.
Death By Monkeys wrote: Here's a thought for you - what about designing the gun to have a pistol grip, but no stock at all? Especially since the most common arms to use them with have the stock integrated with the arm.
I'm wondering about a design where you don't have a full pistol grip, but instead have a semi-pistol grip such as used with the later M1 Garands and M14s.
In what I'm thinking, you would essentially be making from the pistol-grip forward of the rifle and it would be attached to the model's hand at more of an upward angle rather than being roughly perpendicular to the fist.
I think it's also be useful to think about what era of rifle you're wanting the laser lock to be similar to - do you want it to look more like a musket? I think this is a rather nice design and could potential lend itself to having a pistol grip (like a mare's leg):
More like the Martini-Henry repeater used during the Zulu Wars?
Or more like a WWI or WWII rifle like a the Lee-Enfield or M1?
Then there's this interesting fellow, which I think is a Middle Eastern creation (and is amusingly referred to as a Jezail):
I think it's all about figuring out what aesthetic you're wanting to convey the design and then figuring out how to make it work with the most common arm systems.
What about Lasgun that looks alike 1890s era Mauser rifles?
with protrounding mags and one-piece wooden reciever, and upper wooden rails
Col.Gravis wrote: Just a quick update, following on from a customers suggestion I'll be making single weapons from the Field Artilery kit with a Carriage, this will be in addition to the weapons being available separately at a later date.
So, new items on the store, the Lasercannon Kit, and the Tesla Cannon Kit, these will both normally priced at £10.00 each, but are currently £9.00 each instead.
When I click on the top link I get this message:
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Lone Cat, certainly another good option to look at!
bubber, I'm afraid I can't explain that one, I've tried loading the page in Chrome and I'm not getting a duplication of the warning. However, that said it looks like the SSL certificate has expired - I'll get onto my server guy as I was under the impression it was sorted for another 12 months. It should'nt be anything to worry about too much as all payments are handled securely through paypal, but I'll get it sorted ASAP as I appreciate its nice to have the extra peace of mind.
lol anyone would think you wanted Adrian Helmets, I'll see what I can do once I've cleared my desk, I've got these guys to finish off first though.
I dont know about you guys, but I love the idea of having a ranks of infantry, standing and kneeling, presenting arms as they prepare to deliver a devastating volley of rifle fire - so here's a little preview of what I've been working on, aimed for a April release.
As too the Renegades, the masters for these are in, they'll be heading right back out again on Monday for Production Casting - but thats not the only production mould which will be completed this month. More previews on the way!
Well if you like the look of the Laserlock rifles which the firing line uses, here they are as a seperate release about to head off for production moulding, joining them is the Sniper variant, a Grenade Launcher and blaster weapon which is yet to be named, all designed by Jake Schneider.
Of course I want one! I've seen enuff M1 helmet, I've seen so much stahlheim, and several times. brodie. but no IG players uses adrian helmets no matter it was once the most common military helmet worldwide.
Col.Gravis wrote: Well if you like the look of the Laserlock rifles which the firing line uses, here they are as a seperate release about to head off for production moulding, joining them is the Sniper variant, a Grenade Launcher and blaster weapon which is yet to be named, all designed by Jake Schneider.
More to come!
2nd edition 'M-Galaxy' Lasgun reborn!
there are four scoped lasguns. is it intended to be sniper rifle? meow~
so are there 'woodenstock' laser rifle variantst releaed too?
I like all of them to be fair and would probably buy a multipack or 3 anyway, but the option to purchase them in a pack of 5 of the same design is great too
I think they look nice and people might bite my head off but I think you need versions with hands to the wrist as well the hand grips are all different on the guns so the hands would be in different positions while holding them.
mythos, not at present, something I'm working on, but never enough hours in the day!
General Hobbs, you might like the last two pistols as well then, I would put up the pic of those now but I'm not on my home machine - should be up later/tomorrow.
Yes Lone Cat, all solid slug weapons, the revolver is designed as something of a man stopper, single action. not so much based on a a historical service revolver, though that might be one for the future!
Lovin' those laslocks. I think they will look perfect for the squads of Jaegers I wish to build. Now I just need to figure out how to greenstuff the shako.
I've actually got the masters made up for some Shako's, though I hav'nt yet got plans to put them in a production mould, but with a few more head designs on the cards hopefully they will be before the summer if that is of interest to you.
Col.Gravis wrote: I've found it very enjoyable to be able to share some of the new projects that are in the pipeline, so here's another one - laser-lock rifles, feedback is as always appreciated. Thats not all either - the Bike is back from the printers.
so
1. detachable power cell/magazine is to be plugged to the right hand side of the rifle right? how many shots does it holds? five? ten? or more?
2. The original lasrifle looks like it has three-part wooden pieces. the final products however... appears that all wooden parts are monocoque constructs carved from a big lumber meow.
3. Now you're working on weapon arms. will there be 'cadian shoulders' too? now you're working on dress uniform shoulders meow.
I'd imagine the Rifle to use a disposable single shot cell normally. Regarding arms, Epualettes will come first, but the rifle should fit in most popular third party arms with a little work already if you wanted - just snip the grip and stock.
Another preview, which follows on from the Rifles, a Bayonet!
I'd not miss this out of course, seperate components mean you have the flexibility to have them, or not, depending on your preference.
Also on the up close and personal side of things, we have the Chainsabre!
Col.Gravis wrote: I'd imagine the Rifle to use a disposable single shot cell normally. Regarding arms, Epualettes will come first, but the rifle should fit in most popular third party arms with a little work already if you wanted - just snip the grip and stock.
Another preview, which follows on from the Rifles, a Bayonet!
I'd not miss this out of course, seperate components mean you have the flexibility to have them, or not, depending on your preference.
Also on the up close and personal side of things, we have the Chainsabre!
As ever the work of Jake!
And this creates Matini Henry of the 41st millenium (isn't it?). good things is that less technilogically advanced worlds can create and resupply troops. the bad is. it's not a repeating weapon and line infantry drills will be very intense! but if I want this weapon to be repeater.
1. Which versions of power cells are more compatible with least fillers? Cadian/Catachan lasgun? Cadian laspistol? or Catachan laspistol?
2. And where should i plug the cells in? right side of the gun by the lockplate or in front of trigger?
And will there be normal (and powered) sabers too?
I'd say the power cell was built into the stock to prevent them being damaged/dislodged during combat,
(for a projectile weapon this is not sensible as it prevents quick magazine changes, but for an energy weapon where a single cell should last the entire engagement it's the sensible thing to do)
I've actually got the masters made up for some Shako's, though I hav'nt yet got plans to put them in a production mould, but with a few more head designs on the cards hopefully they will be before the summer if that is of interest to you.
Sounds good. I will definitely keep an eye out. Just curious, are you meaning more in line with the arch typical Shako or something similar to the Prussian version? I was considering trying to figure out how to try to work it using some of the pickelhaube heads I got from you, but I will probably just wait to see.
That could certainly work Orlando, ultimately though, its down to you guys to interpret exactly how it might be powered. I've got my intention (single shot cell), but you could consider it anyway you want really, perhaps Lone Cat that single cell is more of a Duracell than a Super Market own brand and instead of lasting for just that one shot will do a dozen?
Goldshield, my intention was, and the master I've done was for, a Belgic Shako, I've increasingly got it in mind to do a single mould with 5 heads of various different types, though probably only a single facial expression for each. Something fairly generic. I'll then expand on those with new facial expressions as and when time allows, and assuming there is sufficient demand.
Roughly speaking, Belgic Shako, covered Picklehaube, Bearskin, Czapka, Adrian, but I could comfortably add a couple more. I'd be hoping to get these ready to follow on from the Firing line, so late April-May. I do have the beginnings of some other ranges, my own take on Greatcoats and also Desert troops, but its unlikely those will see the light of day until the summer at the earliest ,especially given I've got plenty to do with the exiting new weapons in terms of arms etc.
^ I wish these Adrian heads will be on the shelves before the summer campaign begins. these men must join Kaiserslauthern campaign.
and same as before. shaved face please
Another preview, the last of Jake's pistols, these two fit in closely with the Laserlock Rifles, with the Laserlock Pistol on the right, and perhaps my favourite of all the pistols, the Plasmalock on the left.
Another preview, the last of Jake's pistols, these two fit in closely with the Laserlock Rifles, with the Laserlock Pistol on the right, and perhaps my favourite of all the pistols, the Plasmalock on the left.
Another preview, the last of Jake's pistols, these two fit in closely with the Laserlock Rifles, with the Laserlock Pistol on the right, and perhaps my favourite of all the pistols, the Plasmalock on the left.
Ohhhh myyyy /Takei
Before I get too excited, are these closer in scale to a plastic Cadian-sized laspistol, or a FW resin Death Korps-sized laspistol? I've been working hard to bring all my models closer to the FW "a-wee-bit-heroic-but-not-too-much" scale, and those pistols could be perfect for a couple of Inq28 characters I'm doing at the moment.
Lone Cat, arms are on the cards and indeed on the bench, I'd expect them in the second quarter of this year. Further pistols are planned, but no time scale yet set.
I'd imagine the Laserlock Pistol might equally suit a single shot or repeater mode, certainly the Plasmalock would be single though IMHO.
Yodrim, I'm afraid they more closely follow GW rather then FW scaling, the Repeater Pistol (top left) and Stub Pistol (bottom middle) in the earlier set of 5 pistols would probably be quite pleasing in respect to comparison with FW weapons though.
And its a pretty long list, all of the following items are now in store!
Renegade Torso Set
Renegade Head Set
Corrupted Psyker
Pistol Selection Pack
Hand Cannon Set
Hand Cannon w/ Drum Mag Set
Hand Gun Set
Heavy Revolver Set
Rotary Hand Gun Set
Laserlock Pistol Set
Plasmalock Pistol Set
Laserlock Rifle w/ Bayonet Set
Laserlock Sniper Rifle Set
Grenade Launcher Set
Chainsabre Set
Not yet, the next new releases Im working on are a selection of new heads and the Firing Line set - further arms are in the pipeline but further behind.
Col.Gravis wrote: Not yet, the next new releases Im working on are a selection of new heads and the Firing Line set - further arms are in the pipeline but further behind.
'new heads' is it includes Adrian helmet head? which symbol will you apply it on the crest?
By the way col. Is it possible to order just some legs for regular infantry men? The model bitz of your artillery crew would do... About ten per unit...this is something your current range in the shop is still missing...
Viktor von Domm wrote: By the way col. Is it possible to order just some legs for regular infantry men? The model bitz of your artillery crew would do... About ten per unit...this is something your current range in the shop is still missing...
Thanks , vik
I'd second this, and being able to purchase your iron horse biker torso as a separate component would be pretty nifty too!
Lone Cat, yes, no further details yet though, but open to input!
My intention is to produce some standalone legs for infantry in the future, starting with the Firing Line kit, the Artillery Crew ones would work, but they're not really posed for that - though that said if you want them, I'll certainly see about sorting out a mould to include both the Artillery Legs, the Biker Torso and the return of the Tank Commander who ought to slot in there nicely as well. I'll be a bit busy this week, but will see what I can sort out over the bank holiday weekend!
Yodrin, I've already got a reorder of them being processed, I've asked and am pretty hopeful that they'll be in before the end of this week!
UPDATE, Yodrin, in fact I've just had shipping confirmation, so they stock will be added to the store on Wednesday if not before.
Unlikely Lone Cat, though not impossible I'd do something like that in the future.
Hah the Matilda, this tank and the one which Vic is now working towards bringing out are one and the same.
The vehicle is a project of Jake Schenider, aka Faolan, which pre-dates his working with either myself or Vic as a freelance designer. Originally it was offered to me alongside a number of other vehicles and I had hoped to produce it, likely with the aid of a Kickstarter. Unfortunately, the reality is its just 'a little' beyond my resources to bring it to market, even with the financing of a KS, the time constraints I face would be too much of a stumbling block, something which the Artillery Kickstarter demonstrated to me. As much as I would have loved too to do it.
However, Vic very much has the resources and the customer base to make it viable, so I'm as eagerly awaiting this kit going into production as anyone!
It we are cruising down wish lane, I would love to have a modular version of the cadian standing at attention legs...that would fulfill some of my wildest conversion dreams
Lone Cat, yes, no further details yet though, but open to input!
My intention is to produce some standalone legs for infantry in the future, starting with the Firing Line kit, the Artillery Crew ones would work, but they're not really posed for that - though that said if you want them, I'll certainly see about sorting out a mould to include both the Artillery Legs, the Biker Torso and the return of the Tank Commander who ought to slot in there nicely as well. I'll be a bit busy this week, but will see what I can sort out over the bank holiday weekend!
Yodrin, I've already got a reorder of them being processed, I've asked and am pretty hopeful that they'll be in before the end of this week!
UPDATE, Yodrin, in fact I've just had shipping confirmation, so they stock will be added to the store on Wednesday if not before.
look at his legs, near the shoe there's some kind of ribbon 'bandage' thing runs over his lower legs. and these piece of clothing shown up in the late Victorian era. (presumably by the time of Boer wars). what can you say about this leg option? this piece of attire shown up until the end of WW2 (or a lilbit beyond), featured prominently by Brits, French, Japanese, and Siamese troops. but the G.I. Joe didn't wear these.
that is exactly what I've been waiting for... I am mostly in the hobby due to my dioramas and At Ease / At Attention posted legs would be what could make me work on some ideas I had for quite a long time...
