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Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 02:46:31


Post by: Mousemuffins


Some new models available from http://www.miniaturescenery.com/.

First up, The Heavy Multi-Purpose Transport 1 (HuMPT1)





and the first in our line of Street Scenery:



Laser cut 3mm MDF.

Please feel free to ask stuff!



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 03:09:24


Post by: Valhallan42nd


Nice! I love the truck. It's all MDF, then?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 03:12:00


Post by: SickSix


Someone has played Red Faction: Guerilla. I like it.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 03:17:07


Post by: Mathieu Raymond


Oh my, lovely. Once I am done with my city, I am definitely populating it with those. And the desert buggies are very sweet too!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 03:47:38


Post by: Captain Vyper


Yeah these are very cool. Warstore use to stock these. Looks like no one in the US stocks this stuff currently. Too bad these are really nice, I think the sci-fi stuff has a lot more character than the MAS stuff. Then there is the stuff from the Dystopia guys on its way out soon to, spoiled for choice I guess.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 03:49:07


Post by: shade1313




Wow. Even looking closely enough to see HOW those are made from CNC cut MDF sheets, it's still a little mind blowing to think that they are. The Humpty is really stellar, and would look fantastic in an industrial/frontier setting.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 04:15:45


Post by: Mousemuffins


 Valhallan42nd wrote:
Nice! I love the truck. It's all MDF, then?


Yes. All MDF. except for the wee 'DOG' badge. Which I added from a bit of card.

Also, coming soon (a couple of weeks. I need to make some alterations to the stand...)









Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 04:55:14


Post by: shade1313


What's the size on that blimp?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 04:59:37


Post by: Mousemuffins


shade1313 wrote:
What's the size on that blimp?



Uhhhmmm... about 150mm (6") long, 100mm in diameter.

Wait.

Picture!



...picture also shows why I need to alter the stand. 'tis a bit saggy.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 07:10:09


Post by: Pacific


Excellent stuff, some really characterful scenery. Really like... well all of it!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 09:31:38


Post by: Kroothawk


Haven't seen this one posted yet:

Desert Buggies (2 for AU$ 23 or US$ 24.56):
http://www.miniaturescenery.com/ProductPage.asp?Code=DBUGGY1




Truck is US$ 23.59.

Edit. And just for the record:
Mousemuffins own models seem OOP at the moment, and the email address is not active:
http://www.mousemuffins.com/


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 09:41:25


Post by: BrookM


Well hello there Outrunner, all we need now are the Bandit Technical, Fan Boat and the skiff.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 11:41:17


Post by: Earthbeard


Some solid looking stuff here, the vehicles look great.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/03 13:04:54


Post by: bbb


Very nice models!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/05 14:05:53


Post by: Captain Vyper


Hey Mouse, any indication of a US stockist for these any time soon?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/05 17:59:57


Post by: smiler


That heavy duty truck is awesome but UK shipping is brutal, anyone know of a more local distributer?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/06 02:43:25


Post by: Mousemuffins



Hmm. I'll talk with the boss about distributor stuff, it's not really my department.



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/06 03:14:14


Post by: Tannhauser42




Why, I do believe that is a Nuka Cola machine. I like. I want.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 09:24:39


Post by: UNCLEBADTOUCH


Rather than mess around with shipping product to Europe have you thought about entering Into a licensing deal with Warmill? They could produce and fulfil your orders for the EU or produce and sell though their own website. It would cut shipping and increase your potential customer base. Just a thought anyways.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 09:35:37


Post by: Kroothawk


 Tannhauser42 wrote:

Why, I do believe that is a Nuka Cola machine. I like. I want.

Not sure if I want to drink the Lemming flavoured squirt though


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 11:34:57


Post by: Mousemuffins


Yeah. I actually had to change the 'squirt' to 'squish' when I figured it actually exists as a soft drink. who'd a thunk?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 12:15:10


Post by: Kroothawk


BTW check your PM.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 12:17:33


Post by: Mousemuffins


UNCLEBADTOUCH wrote:
Rather than mess around with shipping product to Europe have you thought about entering Into a licensing deal with Warmill? They could produce and fulfil your orders for the EU or produce and sell though their own website. It would cut shipping and increase your potential customer base. Just a thought anyways.


Trust me, we're working on it. May take a while, so don't hold your breath.

In the mean time, forklifts have happened.



..still at prototype phase, but pretty happy with the results.

Oh. and this. available shortly as an upgrade for the truck.





...still need to add the instrument panel and light bar, and finish up the paint.





Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 13:54:20


Post by: SilverMK2


Holy fricking cow!

These are lightyears ahead of most laser cut MDF stuff I have seen.

Fantastic looking stuff. If I could pick them up from WarMill (along with some of their stuff) I would be very happy - look forward to hearing if that comes about


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 14:38:35


Post by: Captain Vyper


Yeah, Just shot an e-mail off to Neal at the Warstore to inquire about him bringing this stuff back in stock, he said at this time the shipping to get this stuff just puts it out of reach. Which sucks, but I get it. Maybe they can work something out to off set the shipping, who knows.Really nice stuff from these guys from the beginning so I will keep my eye out, or just have to save enough money up and do a big order so i only have to pay the shipping once.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 14:45:40


Post by: Ouze


Man, this stuff is just crazy good; quite the improvement over the already good troop lander and terrain I got from you guys a few years ago.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 15:33:30


Post by: UNCLEBADTOUCH


The trucks and forklifts are definately going to be have to be ordered at some point as scatter pieces to fill roads with infinity scenery.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 16:05:59


Post by: cygnnus


Very nice stuff! I like the rest of the sci fi line as well... Any chance of some more buildings to go with Central Processing and the Admin Block? A couple more buildings and I'd be looking at a possible order to build a city table.

Valete,

JohnS


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 16:12:28


Post by: Bolognesus


Another vote to get this stuff cut/distributed somewhere in the EU here - I love a lot of your work but shipping is just insane.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 16:51:49


Post by: BrookM


Oh, how bad is it for us? Is it higher than the purchase price?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 17:13:23


Post by: Bolognesus


from what I remember, it's really quite bad. Most of the scenery hits "well I might just add another ten or twenty percent and get full-on superdetailed resin buildings" territory from what I recall... Not their fault though, mailing this stuff just is expensive.

It's really about time some of the MDF kits producers from different continents get together and start cutting/selling each others' kits - this stuff is all either 3mm or 5mm board and most lasers should be able to handle any of those kits with ease. I don't think there's many of them using exceptionally large boards (that could be an issue, with cutting space limitations on specific cutters) either so basically I'll just wait for the first outfits that wise up and collaborate like that to buy about a table full of stuff


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 18:21:25


Post by: plastictrees


I remember it being horrifying when I was looking at their tiles, haven't looked lately though.
Their near future stuff is some of the best I've seen, and that's not even with a "for MDF" qualifier.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 19:18:23


Post by: Tannhauser42


Well, just to see, I threw some stuff I would want into a shopping cart:
2.93kg, about $200, plus another $40 for DHL shipping to the US. The same order in GBP came to £18.83 shipping to the UK. Huh, that's cheaper than to the US.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 19:30:38


Post by: Bolognesus


Hmm, that actually seems better than I remember...


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 19:44:30


Post by: insaniak


Yeah, I'm actually a little surprised by that. The last 2kg parcel I shipped overseas cost me around AU$75.


I can't help but think there has to be something lighter than MDF that could be used for this sort of stuff. Foam core would possibly work, but wouldn't look as good for the finished product. There would no doubt be all sorts of plastic sheeting that would be lighter, but probably more expensive than MDF...


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 20:15:12


Post by: Pseudonym


When will the new truck and forklifts be available? I think I may have to order those.

Your vehicles are amazing. Love what I see. Actually all of your work looks really good.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 20:20:59


Post by: smiler


Loving the forklifts, I'll be keeping an eye on this thread, see if you can sort something out for UK distribution. Your stuff is some of the best I've seen, I couldn't believe that truck was mdf at first.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 21:22:40


Post by: privateer


Just popped in to say Holy Moly!

If this stuff finds a Stateside seller, I will be poor.

Well...poorer.





Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/07 21:47:46


Post by: Ilmarinen


Outstanding stuff!

Is there any chance of an enclosed cab for the truck?

If I'm wishlisting... wind turbines (I know you weren't planning on doing more 'game themed' terrain, but these would be awesome!)


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 00:53:52


Post by: Dr Mathias


Great models, definitely on the wish list.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 04:46:23


Post by: Mousemuffins



Hmm.

Re: postage.

how about discounted postage over x amount? does that appeal as a concept?


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Ilmarinen wrote:
Outstanding stuff!

Is there any chance of an enclosed cab for the truck?





easiest method would be to cut some card shapes and simply glue them on. The trouble with trying to enclose the cab with MDF is you end up with a lot of unavoidable ugly spaces and gaps, which is why I went with the open frame look.


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 cygnnus wrote:
Very nice stuff! I like the rest of the sci fi line as well... Any chance of some more buildings to go with Central Processing and the Admin Block? A couple more buildings and I'd be looking at a possible order to build a city table.

Valete,

JohnS


Yes, I have two more in the design stages.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 05:57:53


Post by: Clang


Not usually a fan of MDF stuff, but this looks pretty good.

Presuming weight is what's boosting the international postage costs, there's probably not much the manufacturer can do, they're at the mercy of their country's post office rates :(


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 06:22:24


Post by: Captain Vyper


Mousemuffins wrote:

Hmm.

Re: postage.

how about discounted postage over x amount? does that appeal as a concept?


Absolutely, some companies do free shipping on orders over X or Half price shipping on all orders to Y country , that sort of thing. At this point unless UK and USA distribution can be had that's the best option we have. let us know how that shakes out.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 06:37:51


Post by: Phrixus


Looks amazing Mouse. I will definitely be getting some stuff to fill the gaps on my Infinity board!!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 09:03:10


Post by: Mousemuffins


Okay, Just spoken with the boss. He's keen, but need to crunch numbers and stuff. Assuming that works out, we need to have our interwebs person work out how to implement it.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 13:25:27


Post by: notprop


That sounds like a good start.

I often buy small kits from companies like CNC to sample the kits quality before backing this up with a full order. Anyway of addressing this would be ideal, though if your proposed solution was at the right limit this might not be a problem.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 15:16:34


Post by: Captain Vyper


Thanks Mouse, this is just the sort of thing that shows the company is willing to at least look at helping people get their product, which is great.

Notprop- everyone has to be their own judge, but I can tell you I own several different kits from CNC. The troop landers, the workstation combo ( which I use daily and have for quite a while now I love it ) I also own 9 of the sand buildings and have "built" and painted the city and urban combo back for a friend. This stuff is sturdy, well designed and looks great on the table. Which Is why I am so keen to get hold of more. That's my little plug for them Hope it helps


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 15:46:26


Post by: shade1313


Mousemuffins wrote:

Hmm.

Re: postage.

how about discounted postage over x amount? does that appeal as a concept?




Absolutely. When I'm buying from overseas, whether it's FW, or you guys, or what have you, I save up to do larger orders. I've already got a buttload of your city tiles, and bunkers, and landers, so I know and am confident of the quality enough to buy in larger quantities.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 16:00:24


Post by: Bolognesus


Mousemuffins wrote:

Hmm.

Re: postage.

how about discounted postage over x amount? does that appeal as a concept?

That could get me to both buy something and buy a lot at once just to get the cheaper postage, and I suspect there would be more buyers like that


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 21:28:19


Post by: Magos Explorator


 Kroothawk wrote:
BTW check your PM.


Mousemuffins, I'm also hoping for a reply to my PM/email/forum post about your Lamenters pads when you get the chance.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/08 22:03:05


Post by: Mattlov


That is some good looking stuff. I like the Borderlands inspired stuff. I need to get some cash flow diverted to get some.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/09 02:46:43


Post by: Ilmarinen


Mousemuffins wrote:

easiest method would be to cut some card shapes and simply glue them on. The trouble with trying to enclose the cab with MDF is you end up with a lot of unavoidable ugly spaces and gaps, which is why I went with the open frame look.

Ah ok. Thanks for the reply!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/09 06:32:10


Post by: Mousemuffins


Woot. Finally got this B*stard to work. At least to the point where a mere mortal can assemble it.









...should be available in a week or three. Dish is about 10cm.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/09 10:59:25


Post by: Rippy


That dish looks amazing! Nice one.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/22 01:15:55


Post by: Mousemuffins



The Blimp is now available to order.

http://www.miniaturescenery.com/ProductPage.asp?CODE=VH1BLIMP

instructions here:

http://www.miniaturescenery.com/Public/Instructions/VH1BLIMP.pdf




Still working on a postage solution. I'll see if I can get an update.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/22 03:41:26


Post by: Dr Mathias


I really like that blimp. I'll be ordering it and a HumpT1 at some point, soonish I hope.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/22 04:38:37


Post by: Ouze


I read the instructions for the blimp, and I have to say that I think they are the standard to which all model kit makers should aspire to. Clear, good pictures, tells you what to paint and when, warns of potential problems - splendid.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/22 04:47:46


Post by: Lockark


Would you consider a verstion of the blimp with a ship/deck part under it? (With space for people to put their own cannons and crew modles.)


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/22 06:51:53


Post by: Subtle Discord


Very slick. I have to agree this is CNC and Laser cutting pushed to an excellent extreme. By far some of the nicest kits I've seen. It's all about wrapping your brain around the layers and how they'll stack up and link together. Take the time to work it out and great thing can happen.

What I wouldn't give to get my hands on this kind of equipment. The things I could do!

Can't wait to see more.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/22 11:31:25


Post by: lord_blackfang


This really is on a whole different level. I wouldn't guess the models are made from flat boards.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/22 13:56:17


Post by: Valhallan42nd


I'm glad this exists.

You can't have a proper dystopian future without blimps.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/22 14:10:23


Post by: orc master


I absolutely love the stuff, but I always face the same problem when ordering from companies outside the EU... whenever the total amount including shipping I get hit with a other 25 € flat fee for them to bother charging me an other 21% (import charges) of the total invoice amount,

so for the Master workstation combo for example I end up paying just over 300€ with the import fee and taxes added for a kit that would be under 230€ without them. I simply can't justify the extra 70€+ for ordering outside the EU.

Anyway, keep up the great work (and good luck in working out a agreement with a EU based company)



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/27 10:12:15


Post by: Mousemuffins


sooooo.....







Yes? No?

No idea on cost. haven't even come close to working that out.

They are kinda straight...



but can be posed (posed?) all bendy like.



Also updating the Uridium Space Modulators for laser cutting.





Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/27 10:36:43


Post by: SilverMK2


Pretty cool, but I think there should be an option to add walls to the tower to use as an observation platform. I think the best thing about that kit is how it looks when assembled into the compound - looks snazzy. Perhaps create a removable wall section so the tower can sit in as part of the wall as well?

The modulators look pretty cool. If you could get a very thin (<1mm?) set of wood (possibly even a stiff paper at that point) to laser cut decals for some of these kits (especially the advanced space robot kits), or even tread/brick/etc patterns etc so people can use them to create patterned flooring/walls on top of their own kits/builds, then you would be another step ahead of the competition. It is something I have suggested to a number of companies/people who have posted these kinds of kits on Dakka but I have yet to see it happen.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/28 02:00:55


Post by: Mousemuffins


I kinda did this for the challenge, really. wanted to see if I could manage the space elf look with flat pieces. I think it's turned out okay.

mind you, a bit of judicious sanding reduces the chunkiness and cheers things up quite a bit.





Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/28 05:59:45


Post by: Ascalam


Nice stuff.

Shipping to the US is a bit of a pig, but i may have to drop soem cash anyway


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/28 07:50:03


Post by: Mousemuffins


Now with Macro disruption cannon.



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/28 07:59:57


Post by: SilverMK2


Haha, cool.

A corner for joining up sections of the space elf wall to make longer straight sections might be an idea.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/28 10:38:38


Post by: Treadheadz



WOW!

I love the whole Borderlands-theme!

Crank out some Borderlands-Hab-block type structures - And I would order a ton!

Keep it up!!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/29 01:41:47


Post by: Mousemuffins



A preview of the Space elf Sanctuary of Souls



(there was a bit room left over, so antenna array happened)



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/29 02:01:46


Post by: insaniak


Very cool...


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/29 20:57:02


Post by: AegisGrimm


I am continually bummed that I missed out on CNC stuff when it was carried in the US by places like the Warstore and FRP Games. Aside from the obvious terrain, I have wanted to get one of the medieval dice towers to make a good sturdy dice tower that is also functional scenery for my fantasy games.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/31 00:52:59


Post by: Mousemuffins


Woot. it's alive!







Not too bad with a bit of the aforementioned judicious sanding. Which is VERY easy to do with MDF.

Walls are 26mm tall (or 1.0236220472", because I love the irony of expressing imperial measurements as decimals and I'm feeling a bit pedantic this morning).

I have a brand new cutting mat. and an inability to take pictures in focus.


Also; We've come to a desicion about overseas postage and wotnot, but we cant implement it for a few weeks yet as we need to update our manufacturing software so we can easily cope with larger orders. Bare with us. It's happening.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/31 02:43:09


Post by: Orinoco


That's really cool stuff. Can't wait to see it painted.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/31 11:04:04


Post by: Skinnereal


Excellent work on the Space Elf barriers.
Expect an order when the postage stuff has been done


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/31 11:18:25


Post by: SilverMK2


Looks good with the sanding to round off/shape parts.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/07/31 14:09:48


Post by: Captain Vyper


Was just going to ask about where we were on the shipping thing. As with the new releases, I have been sharing the pics with some friends who are keen on making orders, so this is good news all round. Thanks and looking good.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/01 11:04:24


Post by: Mousemuffins


Done some of the painting stuff.





walls and things tomorrow.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/04 14:29:05


Post by: Mousemuffins


New things. Lots of new things.

Lets see, we have a water tank



and a Shipping container(also available as a pack of four)



some walls... (also in a pack of 3)



and a pair of dish antennae:




All of the instructions are on the site for the curious.

Next up; Forklifts and sci-fi widgets (a couple of weeks or three...)


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/04 14:43:37


Post by: scarletsquig


This is looking lovely, if only the shipping and import fees weren't such a killer.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/04 19:21:30


Post by: insaniak


The water tank is cool, but not something that I would buy... Too easy to use z soup can.

But the shipping container is awesome.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/05 00:03:04


Post by: Mousemuffins


 scarletsquig wrote:
This is looking lovely, if only the shipping and import fees weren't such a killer.


Working on that. Keep in mind too that the price has effectively dropped 10% for Americans and most of europe recently because of the fluctuating $.



Edit: instructions link now fixed.


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Also, I've done a worm.



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/05 07:20:23


Post by: UNCLEBADTOUCH


That is most impressive


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/05 13:01:19


Post by: Mousemuffins



Bit more faffing about with my worm.





Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/05 14:36:41


Post by: Dr Mathias


That's pretty interesting.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/05 14:39:30


Post by: SilverMK2


Mother of God.

Love the worm

I was going to post that I love the sci-fi walls and container (looks like an ore shipper), but I have had to reserve the word "love" just for the worm

Excellent sculpt - will be interesting to see how easy it is to put together (and how much swearium is required ).


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/05 18:53:29


Post by: Dr Mathias


 SilverMK2 wrote:
Mother of God.

Love the worm

I was going to post that I love the sci-fi walls and container (looks like an ore shipper), but I have had to reserve the word "love" just for the worm

Excellent sculpt - will be interesting to see how easy it is to put together (and how much swearium is required ).


Indeed, I thought the Forge World Breaching Drill looked brutal

I'd love to paint that worm up. I have a scenario I'm devising around a group of miner/pirates and this would make a nasty surprise for the players



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/05 19:50:00


Post by: loki old fart


@ Mousemuffins Didn't you have an English distributor. In the midlands ?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/07 04:16:33


Post by: Mousemuffins


Om nom nom!!!!





I'm going to have to make the spine easier to build, but with the option of posableness to those feeling a little more adventurous.

Also, I missed a few bits from behind the head, so it will be a bit more detailed in there with the proper version.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/07 05:50:24


Post by: SilverMK2


Lovr how thr base looks. Only thing i am not keen on is how open the back is between the armour plates at tge extreem forward bend.

Other than that it looks great.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/07 09:30:03


Post by: Alabaster.clown


I absolutely love to hear Americans and Europeans complaining about high shipping and taxes - it's so refreshing to be on the receiving end for once!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/07 09:55:07


Post by: BrookM


Re: Worm..



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/16 07:56:42


Post by: Mousemuffins


...worm painted. All rusty and stuff. nearly done.








Also, I don't think I posted this:



Still have to do the insides and some gems.

Should be around the $22 mark. Available soon.



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/16 15:50:30


Post by: Alpharius


Alabaster.clown wrote:
I absolutely love to hear Americans and Europeans complaining about high shipping and taxes - it's so refreshing to be on the receiving end for once!


Schadenfreude - it's never really been cool.



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/16 16:22:45


Post by: Swabby


Mousemuffins, I love the aegis and I am looking forward to paying for one!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/16 17:32:26


Post by: Newabortion


This stuff is amazing!!!! In the first post you said dont be shy asking for stuff...What about a corn field? I know it sounds weird but you could make little 28mm full size corn stalks with enough space between stalks to place a mini on a base? I know the ww2 crowed would like this.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/17 12:29:55


Post by: Mousemuffins


a corn field. in 3mm MDF? Not sure if serious.

Wasn't there a manufacturer who recently did this? A corn field, I mean. Not one in 3mm MDF.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 00:04:40


Post by: Mousemuffins


A new thing. Still working on details, but seems to working quite well.

Tactical Response Vehicle :





to be available in both Marked and Unmarked versions.

and because hexes ARE the future.....



128mm long, 80mm wide, and about 46mm to the top of the hull.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 01:43:44


Post by: AegisGrimm


Both the worm and that Tac Response Vehicle are absolutely awesome.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 02:00:52


Post by: MrMoustaffa


RE: Shipping container

Somebody has been playing Borderlands....


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 02:04:31


Post by: AegisGrimm


Actually the Response vehicle seems heavily inspired by the Crimson Lancer from the first Borderlands. Or maybe the new Sicaran Battletank from Forgeworld, just with wheels.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 02:07:30


Post by: HisDivineShadow


Mother of the Emporer. I think I'll have to get a worm just because. And a couple of those TRVs.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 02:20:06


Post by: Mousemuffins


The TRV is a little bit bat Mobile, a little bit Aliens APC, a spot of Bladerunner spinner, a vague wave of Lamborghini, and a measure of Lancer.

A few more iterations:



Increased the size and changed the shape of the side doors, Hatches a tiny bit bigger, belt feed thingy on the side of the weapon system.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 09:07:09


Post by: cygnnus


 Mousemuffins wrote:
The TRV is a little bit bat Mobile, a little bit Aliens APC, a spot of Bladerunner spinner, a vague wave of Lamborghini, and a measure of Lancer.

A few more iterations:



Increased the size and changed the shape of the side doors, Hatches a tiny bit bigger, belt feed thingy on the side of the weapon system.


Love the model! Very nice, indeed!

Any chance, though, that the turret on the top is scaled to fit with existing models from another company? I'd love to put, for example, a Puppets War turret on one of those...

Oh, and I guess that brings up scale... How big is that thing going to be?

Valete,

JohnS


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 09:36:24


Post by: Kroothawk


 cygnnus wrote:

Oh, and I guess that brings up scale... How big is that thing going to be?

My guess: 128mm long, 80mm wide, and about 46mm to the top of the hull.

@Mousemuffins: Keep us informed if you have news on your old Wraithbikes etc.



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 09:37:12


Post by: Mousemuffins


I'm pretty sure a puppets war turret will fit. Do they have a 1" dia. hole?

Size was mentioned further up, but I shall reiterate:

128mm long, 80mm wide, and about 46mm to the top of the hull.



* damn Ninjas with their accurate guessing.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 10:39:38


Post by: LavuranGuard


Those look good, definitely lots of sci-fi inspiration there.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 11:09:41


Post by: SilverMK2


The new APC looks pretty cool


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 11:22:57


Post by: Mousemuffins



..now with running boards, a top hatch engraving (for those that don't wish to use the weapon system) and a slightly grumpier face (lifted the nose and narrowed the vision block area)



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 11:55:52


Post by: BrotherKarr


Ok those TRV's are awesome. When are they for sale and what price point. Op


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 14:30:22


Post by: HisDivineShadow


For the love of the Emporer, just sell me some of those TRVs.

Now.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 15:28:38


Post by: Theophony


Any chance of it having a rear ramp for transporting troops? A rear view of it would be fantastic. I'm loving the police engraved on the side nice I am building a police force .


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 16:01:16


Post by: HisDivineShadow


His earlier pics had a rear shot. There is a access point there


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 18:28:31


Post by: Treadheadz



That is so !!

Very cool looking - I would have prefered square doors - but that could be retro-ed.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 19:37:13


Post by: Theophony


 HisDivineShadow wrote:
His earlier pics had a rear shot. There is a access point there


that's what happens when I begin typing before all he pics load , thanks.

Oh and that will do nicely, now as long as shipping to he U.S. doesn't kill the concept before it starts. Of course you will have a deal of buy xxxx and they are cheaper right? Pretty please?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 20:08:05


Post by: Barzam


That's look a lot better from those first renders. I'm not sure I'm feeling the roof guns, but those'll be swappable I'm sure. I have one big question though. Will the wheels roll?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/20 23:56:59


Post by: Mousemuffins



Sorry, no rolling wheels. Price point of approx. $20 plus exorbitant postage. There will be a value pack for bulk savings.

Anyhoo, pretty much done, now with added 30mm MDF swatman (not included)!!!





68 parts, plus another ten for the turret.

....now I need to do a test cut.........


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 00:37:11


Post by: SickSix


Man, it's incredible what you are doing with 'fancy cardboard'. The worm is just insanely cool. And the TRV is bad ass. Yeah, it would be great if that turret hole is a universal size.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 03:23:58


Post by: HisDivineShadow


I seriously frakking want this TRV. More and more every time I load the pics. Test print and put it on your store. Now.

How does MDF take paint? Is there a noticeable texture difference, or does a good primer and paint fix all?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 04:54:40


Post by: Mousemuffins


A good prime and it's good to go. The cut edges can be very absorbent, a quick wipe of PVA fixes this if it's a problem.

This model will need a tiny bit of filing/sanding to acheive the angles around the top edges, (see picture) but there is a clear engraved line to help with this.



I'll be doing a test cut this evening.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 07:00:32


Post by: Theophony


These will be a very welcome addition to my necromunda table when released. Also are turret options in the works that will attach to the sides?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 07:02:20


Post by: Mousemuffins


 Theophony wrote:
are turret options in the works that will attach to the sides?


Not at the moment. We'll see how well these do.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 07:05:29


Post by: Theophony


Would it be possible for you to cut circles that would fit inside the side doors and top hatches at least? I could mount my own weapons at that point. Otherwise I've got to say chances of a sale to me have significantly dropped.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 08:17:15


Post by: Mousemuffins


Just use the piece of material that would normally be removed from the space.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 08:45:36


Post by: SilverMK2


The only bit of these I am not keen on is the round rear door - I think I would have to swap that out for a rectangular hatch.

Otherwise they look pretty cool


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 08:50:01


Post by: JohnnyHell


WANT!!!!!!!!

Would be epic 'Chimeras' for my Guard.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 09:36:35


Post by: Treadheadz



When will you release the addon bitz for the Mule/truck?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 10:16:16


Post by: miniholic



That's a MUST HAVE!!
And please, PLEASE, add one oh those SWAT with every TRV as they look ace too.
When can we expect to find then in your shop when the test goes well tonight?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 13:06:56


Post by: BrotherKarr


Is there a chance of producing a version of the TRV's with out the turret for maybe a bit lower price? I like the tank, but Honestly I am not wanting to use the turret in the kit. None the less I am interested.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 13:33:44


Post by: HisDivineShadow


 Mousemuffins wrote:

Sorry, no rolling wheels.



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Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 16:45:23


Post by: Mousemuffins


BrotherKarr wrote:
Is there a chance of producing a version of the TRV's with out the turret for maybe a bit lower price? I like the tank, but Honestly I am not wanting to use the turret in the kit. None the less I am interested.


The turret parts are really just taking up space on the sheet, and wouldn't reduce the cost enough to make a serious difference.

TEST CUT!!!!

It's 2:30 am, but I'm pleased to say it's all worked out rather nicely. $20 each for the police and Hex version, $18 for the unmarked. They will also be available in value packs of (probably) 4 models, saving a couple of dollars off each. I guess three or four weeks before they are on sale.

Photo's will have wait 'till morning.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/21 19:23:06


Post by: insaniak


 Mousemuffins wrote:
This model will need a tiny bit of filing/sanding to acheive the angles around the top edges, ...

Ah, I had been wondering how that was going to work. It would have raised all sorts of interesting possibilities for MDF kits if you had figured out how to do bevelled edges...

Still, it's a wonderful looking kit.


Looks like with possibly a slight reduction to the wheel size, it wouldn't be too hard to convert a tracked version...


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/22 03:10:37


Post by: Mousemuffins


and now....

Ta Da!!!!!









Police version shortly.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/22 03:39:55


Post by: Fix


Holy hell, I want that. I want to give you cash moneys for that.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/22 08:25:50


Post by: SilverMK2


That is pretty cool indeed


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/22 08:33:44


Post by: shasolenzabi


I already loved the drop pods I bought from CNC Minis, one fell off the 2nd story balcony and hit the lawn, just one vane to fix and just a solid mini! I am already drooling at all these new things. Now that I will be having money in the future, I will be ordering more MDF Buggies/trucks/Tac/buildings, etc.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/22 12:49:31


Post by: Alpharius


WOW!

These look great!

Would make nice terrain/scenery/objectives for an INFINITY table too!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/22 12:52:17


Post by: Ouze


Those vehicles are terrific. Plus, hexagons, so super futuristic.

Yours stuff is always nice but this is really some next level MDF modelling.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/22 12:58:35


Post by: SilverMK2


The only thing that I might adjust about the hexes is to give them a bit more variation - at the moment it looks like there are a couple of sizes on different panels, but each panel has a set hex size.

I would go for a slightly more irregular sizing and spacing of hexagons over each panel - it would help, IMO, the slightly odd look of different sized hex patterns on different pieces.

I tried googling for what I meant but I am at work and my google-fu is also weak

I am thinking small clusters of 2-5 hexes including a larger hex overlaid and abutting several smaller hexes - if that makes sense.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/22 13:32:46


Post by: HisDivineShadow


 SilverMK2 wrote:
The only thing that I might adjust about the hexes is to give them a bit more variation - at the moment it looks like there are a couple of sizes on different panels, but each panel has a set hex size.

I would go for a slightly more irregular sizing and spacing of hexagons over each panel - it would help, IMO, the slightly odd look of different sized hex patterns on different pieces.

I tried googling for what I meant but I am at work and my google-fu is also weak

I am thinking small clusters of 2-5 hexes including a larger hex overlaid and abutting several smaller hexes - if that makes sense.


I think that would result in too many hexes. This is after all, armor. There is no reason it wouldn't be a universal size, for ease of maintenance and repair. Assuming of course, you view them as plates. If the hexes are visual/paint aesthetic, gloves are off.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/22 14:16:22


Post by: Taarnak


These look fantastic! Looking forward to hearing the final pricing. Once they are up for sale, I will almost certainly be placing my first order.

~Eric


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/23 13:16:30


Post by: Mousemuffins


Painting for the police TRV well advanced...









Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/23 13:39:27


Post by: HisDivineShadow


Looks fantastic. The hand rails above the doors are nice, I may sand mine a bit rounder, tho.

The brush guards on the font tho, I dislike. They take away the sleekness which is the best aspect. Definately a leave off for me, personally.




Automatically Appended Next Post:
Also, why is it so hard to do an angle cut? Even with a laser...it seems like someone would have made a mount that can rotate a bit and cut angles. If it exists and is simply a whole different magnitude off machine cost I can understand, but someone earlier almost acted like it was magic.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
To that end, couldn't you also queue up multiple stacked passes of laser cuts at progressively deeper burns? Since it can engrave and cut, there is obviously output control. I'm sure it would dramatically increase time, I don't see how its not possible, mechanically.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/23 14:06:36


Post by: Mousemuffins


Well, the part of the machine that projects the laser for cutting is not the laser itself, but a mirrored focusing thingy. To change the angle would also mean moving the mirrors and a fairly complex series of adjustments. So yes, it COULD be done, but it's just not worth it.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/23 14:23:37


Post by: Barzam


That looks really nice once it's painted up.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/23 14:59:45


Post by: HisDivineShadow


 Mousemuffins wrote:
Well, the part of the machine that projects the laser for cutting is not the laser itself, but a mirrored focusing thingy. To change the angle would also mean moving the mirrors and a fairly complex series of adjustments. So yes, it COULD be done, but it's just not worth it.


Ah ha. Now that's perfectly understandable.

I've watched a giant laser cutter at the metal Fab place I work at currently. It always seemed like it was the emitter itself right there at the point of cut. I could be wrong of course.

Anyhoo, any idea on the bundle cost yet? The painted police version really made my lust for this even worse, and I don't even want the police version. I'll want a bundle as soon as you put them up. Go ahead and set me a stack aside.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/23 15:17:29


Post by: streamdragon


 Kroothawk wrote:
Haven't seen this one posted yet:

Desert Buggies (2 for AU$ 23 or US$ 24.56):
http://www.miniaturescenery.com/ProductPage.asp?Code=DBUGGY1


Well hello there Ork warbuggies!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/23 22:06:15


Post by: shasolenzabi


The stuff at CNC just keeps getting better and better!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/24 10:23:01


Post by: Mousemuffins


Okay, so it's a tad space hippy. I'm liking it so far though.









Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/24 13:16:43


Post by: Captain Vyper


This whole thread is nothing but WIN! Now if we could just get a distributor for your awesomeness in the US again. Wow this stuff is cool.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/24 13:48:29


Post by: Alpharius


 Captain Vyper wrote:
This whole thread is nothing but WIN! Now if we could just get a distributor for your awesomeness in the US again. Wow this stuff is cool.


I know I'd be buying quite a bit if he could find a US distributor!

Ever think about trying to work with The Warstore?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/24 14:10:54


Post by: DaveC


I normally don't like MDF kits but I think I'll have to pick up 2 or 3 of that Tactical Response Vehicle when it's released very nice. Your doing great work with these new kits.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/24 14:27:48


Post by: Olly


Hadn't seen your sci-fi HDF stuff, definitely buying some for when I make my second infinity board! Great stuff


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/24 15:27:22


Post by: AegisGrimm


If there was ever a good way to get a US distributor, I could see myself spending a good deal of money on these products. Even the old stuff- I really have always liked the Scenic Dice Tower. I always wanted to put some felt in the tray as a "courtyard" and have a removable inset lid for the top, so the dice tower could double as useable scenery.





Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/25 15:22:16


Post by: wreeper007


I've wanted the desk organizers for years but shipping has always made me rethink that.

If you could find a us manufacturer that would be awesome!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/27 19:13:14


Post by: Swabby


I am also in the "I would buy if US distributor" gang.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/27 19:19:11


Post by: Captain Vyper


Warstore Did carry them a while back, I contacted CNC about a US distributor, they responded that they were looking if I had any ideas. I contacted Neal about it and a short time later Warstore had the CNC products in stock! I bought quite a few of their product right away. Its just great stuff.Then about a year later IIRC they were no longer stocking the line.

I recently contacted Neal again as to why he no longer carried the line and was told it mostly had to do with the high shipping costs. May be they can revisit this in the future who knows. But I will keep my eye on that development.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/27 19:40:11


Post by: notprop


Ignore that I missed a page.

The gist is European retailer pronto. Chop chop there's a good laser cutting chap.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 04:52:39


Post by: Mousemuffins


We are working hard on a better deal to alleviate postage costs.

Distributorships are probably not the answer. Mostly because whomever is doing said distributing still needs to pay for the shipping, and make a profit.

Franchising is also difficult because in the end profit becomes almost non existent. We want money, the franchiser wants money, etc etc.

The best method in the end will be to simply make postage discounted/ free over a certain amount ordered.

We don't don't know what these amounts will be yet. We have to update our manufacturing process before we can properly implement the postage subsidy.

please bare with us.

In the meantime:

Now with glowy wheels and stuff.







Next up: Military version. I'm thinking a nice desert yellow. or is that dessert. I can never remember that one. Meh. both can be yellow.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 05:00:26


Post by: rwwin


 Mousemuffins wrote:

Franchising is also difficult because in the end profit becomes almost non existent. We want money, the franchiser wants money, etc etc.


I assume by franchising you mean licensing your designs to laser cutters in other countries?

Either way, I placed an order in July and shipping to the US was high, but not a deal breaker ($20 US).


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 05:44:09


Post by: insaniak


How would a laser cutter go with foam core instead of the MDF?

If it wouldn't just melt it, that would seem like an easy way to produce a similar product that would have lower shipping costs.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 05:52:14


Post by: deadairis


Yeah, realize it's a known known, but I'm also in the "US distributor shut up and take my money" camp.

What a lovely camp! BBQ? Don't mind if I do!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 06:07:49


Post by: Mousemuffins


 insaniak wrote:
How would a laser cutter go with foam core instead of the MDF?

If it wouldn't just melt it, that would seem like an easy way to produce a similar product that would have lower shipping costs.


Nah. nice if it did work, but the edge goes all melty and stuff.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 08:41:48


Post by: Bomster


Mmmmmm... with those buggies and that 'Tumbler' an Elysian army might be a viable option...


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 11:51:47


Post by: barnacle111


When are these last set of vehicles likely to be ready? You make them just up the road from me.... No shipping cost concerns! Yay!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 12:02:44


Post by: JohnnyHell


Anyone in the UK want to club together to buy and split shipping? I need some of these!!!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 16:50:30


Post by: frozenwastes


Why franchise or ship things across an ocean when you can find a company with a laser cutter to do your overseas fulfillment?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 21:37:25


Post by: Kroothawk


 frozenwastes wrote:
Why franchise or ship things across an ocean when you can find a company with a laser cutter to do your overseas fulfillment?

Because they want money for this work.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/28 22:44:08


Post by: Theophony


 Kroothawk wrote:
 frozenwastes wrote:
Why franchise or ship things across an ocean when you can find a company with a laser cutter to do your overseas fulfillment?

Because they want money for this work.

I think they'd still prefer to get a couple dollars per instead of nothing. With shipping killing a lot of orders, I'd rather hive some money to an associate than just be completely out of the works.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/29 01:58:26


Post by: frozenwastes


I used to work for a laser etching (glass & crystal, not wood/mdf) company and we had outsourcing contracts in the US, the UK and Australia. It was cheaper to outsource the project and send the digital files over than it was to etch the item here and ship it across the world. But glass and crystal does require a lot of packaging to keep it safe, so the economics of shipping sheets of mdf might not be the same.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/31 04:45:30


Post by: Mousemuffins


And ......


yellow.


(I seem to have a thing for yellow. Will try harder to be more varietish next time).










Turret still needs work.


I will also be trying hard to get them up on the website within a week or two.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/31 08:20:40


Post by: insaniak


That is sexy...


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/31 10:46:23


Post by: Sheep


The US military agrees with your yellow/tan fetish. Still looks cool as.

And I still think the hub caps look like pokèballs



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/31 17:17:10


Post by: Sikil


Ordered some buggies and bitz, and I will order the TRV when it releases.

But like some others, I am also interested in Mousemuffins old resin wraith-vehicles. Are they still available, Mousemuffin?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/31 19:22:19


Post by: Kroothawk


 Mousemuffins wrote:
Okay, yes, sorry, I don't tend to use that e-mail anymore because stupid amounts of spam and CBF.

Basically, the cost of having my stuff produced is just too prohibitive in this country. I need to look into other possibilties but don't really know where to start. Any suggestions?

He later said that he is working on producing them in Malaysia.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/31 20:11:29


Post by: Azazelx


Are the "treads" of the tires flat segments and then filed down to make them rounded?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/08/31 22:21:03


Post by: Durandal


I would settle just for buying the pattern and cutting it myself. I mean that tank looks great, and if the issue is material and labor I can easily do that myself if that means I don't have to wait for some distribution deal in the USA.


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Post by: HisDivineShadow


I don't see why the shipping is such an issue. I saw someone mention their last shipping was around 20$?
That's entirely feasible. Its from Australia...

It just means I'll buy a bit more when I purchase.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 00:11:08


Post by: insaniak


 Azazelx wrote:
Are the "treads" of the tires flat segments and then filed down to make them rounded?

No, the wheels are three separate circles glued together to make up the width.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 00:37:22


Post by: Theophony


 HisDivineShadow wrote:
I don't see why the shipping is such an issue. I saw someone mention their last shipping was around 20$?
That's entirely feasible. Its from Australia...

It just means I'll buy a bit more when I purchase.

Unfortunately money is tight, also I'd like to see how it looks in hand, and try out the build before buying lots of them. So I old buy one initially and the shipping is almost the same cost as the model. It also would put a counts as model at the same price (close to) as the GW equivalent, more so since I'd buy it from a discounter. It just wouldn't make sense.

Best option would be for them to get a partner here in the U.S. and one in Europe, they can share files and produce together. Even if its him paying one of the other companies to produce and distribute it would be cheaper than the shipping.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 01:44:24


Post by: RiTides


I can't believe this is MDF! You are amazing!!

Will the worm be available soon? One small suggestion on it- if the two spinning gears on the same axle weren't the same size, it might look cooler. Ie two small ones outside one large one, rather than two small ones outside two identical large ones.

I have access to a laser cutter, but it's not the tool, it's the designer! Again amazing work


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 03:28:17


Post by: Mousemuffins


 Theophony wrote:
 HisDivineShadow wrote:
I don't see why the shipping is such an issue. I saw someone mention their last shipping was around 20$?
That's entirely feasible. Its from Australia...

It just means I'll buy a bit more when I purchase.

Unfortunately money is tight, also I'd like to see how it looks in hand, and try out the build before buying lots of them. So I old buy one initially and the shipping is almost the same cost as the model. It also would put a counts as model at the same price (close to) as the GW equivalent, more so since I'd buy it from a discounter. It just wouldn't make sense.

Best option would be for them to get a partner here in the U.S. and one in Europe, they can share files and produce together. Even if its him paying one of the other companies to produce and distribute it would be cheaper than the shipping.


Unfortunately, this is not the best option. It effectively adds an additional middleman, and dilutes profits further on an already marginal product. There will be a discounted postage option shortly, we are working on it.

The really silly thing is one of perception. For example, if we were to simply give a rolling discount, you know, spend $100 and get 10% off, $200 and 20% off, etc, but keep the postage the same, this has the effect of making postage seem even more expensive in comparison to amount spent. If we instead discount the postage by a comparable amount and keep the product cost the same, you save the same amount of $, but the end result is more pleasing. Go figure.

Anhoo, WORKING ON IT.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 06:35:29


Post by: Malika2


If the product is marginal, isn't it then maybe an idea (and more importantly: a possibility?) to try to broaden up your target audience?

I know a few CNC and laser cutter companies here in Rotterdam. It might dilute the profits somewhat, but if you have a broader market (and thus sell a lot more), your profits could go up, right?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 07:10:50


Post by: Bolognesus


Really this has been going on for pages now, I agree but give it a rest already they're obviously not ever going that way


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 07:14:19


Post by: Mousemuffins


We are working on it.


Also working on this:



Super beefy Heavy support Vehicle.


Just a sketch at the moment, and it will depend on sales of the TRV as to weather or not it gets produced.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 08:05:51


Post by: UNCLEBADTOUCH


Not so sure on the side sponsons but the twin weapon mount turrets look like a great addition.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 08:08:24


Post by: Mousemuffins


Oh the outrigger turrets are just placeholders at the moment. I'll design something more appropriate later.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 08:42:53


Post by: Alabaster.clown


So, he should take a hit to his (marginal) profits so you can get it for the same price as it would cost you to buy it from him?
Adding a middleman isn't going to make it any cheaper.

Here is an idea - raise the price and say it includes free shipping.
That should shut those wrong hemispherians up.

Just imagine the complaining we would hear if they had to pay what we do for things that don't even need shipping, like digital files!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 10:00:28


Post by: insaniak


Ooh, yes indeedy... The turret is the bizness. Love the double-up wheels replacing the rear hatch as well.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 13:10:07


Post by: RiTides


I am so impressed by this! When do your newest creations hit the shop?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 15:34:48


Post by: HisDivineShadow


 Mousemuffins wrote:
We are working on it.


Also working on this:



Super beefy Heavy support Vehicle.


Just a sketch at the moment, and it will depend on sales of the TRV as to weather or not it gets produced.


Damnit man, I was already planning on purchasing five or so. Now I'll have to get some of these as well. Especially for a Vindicator and the new AA rhino variants to be covered.....


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 19:04:11


Post by: frozenwastes


Alabaster.clown wrote:
So, he should take a hit to his (marginal) profits so you can get it for the same price as it would cost you to buy it from him?
Adding a middleman isn't going to make it any cheaper.


If you've ever done international outsourcing to a laser etcher, you'd know there are ways to make it work. The goal is not to get it cheaper than it can be for someone living right next to the manufacturer. The goal is to reduce barriers to purchasing while maintaining your margins.

Here is an idea - raise the price and say it includes free shipping.
That should shut those wrong hemispherians up.


And if it pushes the price up into levels that people are no longer interested, they'll shut up. And go away and buy something else.

Just imagine the complaining we would hear if they had to pay what we do for things that don't even need shipping, like digital files!


We do. Not as bad as Australia, but there's still quite a bit of "screw Canada" pricing going on. the EU also has different pricing. The ability to do this was the point of regionalization going back to the early DVD days. If you are a regular purchaser of online content, you may want to consider a VPN service so you can change the nationality of your IP address.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 19:23:30


Post by: insaniak


OK, folks, the point has been made about outsourcing... can we all please move on and focus on trying not to drool on the mdf?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 19:49:44


Post by: cygnnus


 Mousemuffins wrote:
We are working on it.


Also working on this:



Super beefy Heavy support Vehicle.


Just a sketch at the moment, and it will depend on sales of the TRV as to weather or not it gets produced.


Love the heavy! But wheeled heavies just don't quite look right to me (the Centauro notwithstanding). Any chance you could make a variant that had a track and road wheels connecting the wheels of the existing model?


But great stuff, and I certainly understand if tracks just don't meet you aesthetic.

Valete,

JohnS


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/01 23:50:36


Post by: shasolenzabi


Just when i thought the one tac was awesome, you went and out did yourselves!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 01:44:08


Post by: Mousemuffins


Now with moar details and additional wheels. One can never have too many wheels. (done to help fix the "wheeled tanks always look a bit odd" effect).





Still haven't done anything creative with the outrigger weapons. Will get onto that.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 01:52:36


Post by: RiTides


I think I liked it with less wheels!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 02:08:15


Post by: insaniak


Same here, actually. I like the double wheels on the back, but the second set of wheels at the front just makes it look odd.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 03:09:34


Post by: Mousemuffins



Hmm. How 'bout if I make them look more like part of the vehicle, rather than just sorta tacked on.



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 03:11:08


Post by: insaniak


Ooh, yeah, that works


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 03:15:12


Post by: Soo'Vah'Cha


I like everything about the design, but I feel the double front wheel seems to make it feel less...Agile, so to speak, the dually wheels in the back are awesome, just like the single fronts, my opinion of course, awesome stuff...will have to budget for a 5-6 of these beauties.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 03:27:04


Post by: RiTides


 insaniak wrote:
Ooh, yeah, that works

Agreed


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 06:34:13


Post by: Theophony



Edited by insaniak.

 insaniak wrote:
OK, folks, the point has been made about outsourcing... can we all please move on and focus on trying not to drool on the mdf?


This wasn't a suggestion.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 07:01:18


Post by: Mousemuffins


Please. We are working on it. Nothing has been decided.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 10:18:29


Post by: Sikil


Love the Heavy, will get a bunch as well!!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 13:47:25


Post by: HisDivineShadow


The heavy is beautiful. Now I seriously want to see Vindicator and AA variants.

How do you estimate the added cost on the heavy so far? And the rods on the ...mini gun style weapons..are those supply your own ? I can't see them being done in MDF.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 15:08:14


Post by: Kroothawk


Personally, I prefer the 4 wheel versions.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 15:11:34


Post by: AegisGrimm


I prefer the 4-wheel versions, and while the launcher is a good looking turret, the minigun turret is really cool.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/02 15:18:25


Post by: Tannhauser42


It almost feels weird to say this, but can you please stop making so much awesome stuff? At some point I will want to place my order, and I don't want to have to order again a week later after you make more awesome stuff. And again a week after that.

But, loving the latest look on that heavy. Given the limitations of working with MDF, I suspect a long cannon barrel is not possible (I'm guessing the minigun barrels in the picture would actually be plastic rod on the final model). But, how about a railgun style of weapon? That could be easily made with flat surfaces.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/04 18:13:56


Post by: davethepak


 Mousemuffins wrote:

Hmm. How 'bout if I make them look more like part of the vehicle, rather than just sorta tacked on.


This is amazing.

Also, for those who are not sure on the wheels...maybe make a separate side piece so they can build it without.

Personally, I love this thing.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/04 18:59:01


Post by: PaperworkNinja


I like the extra wheels from three design/engineering standpoints: extra traction up front for off-road work, better weight distribution to prevent sinking into soft ground, and extra weight to prevent inadvertent wheelies when you put the accelerator to the floor.

The guns are going to need more space for ammo hoppers, though...


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/04 20:18:43


Post by: Barzam


At this point, I'm actually rather curious how it would look if you just added tracks to it.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/04 20:27:06


Post by: RiTides


I like the latest version with the wheels more integrated. Tracks could be really cool, but I'm not sure if they'd be challenging / need a lot of fiddly bits to be assembled from lasercut parts.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/09 16:42:54


Post by: Sikil


ETA on the TRV and the Tank-TRV?

Any progress on the turrets and side weapon pods?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/09 22:22:18


Post by: Mousemuffins


ETA about 2 weeks for the TRV, with the heavy armour version to follow a few weeks after.(haven't done a test for that one yet)



and now for something completely different.

meet the Mousemuffins Plasmic Gattlinger, a steampunk prop.










The builder will need to supply a few of the parts, such as the barrels (pencils) and the scope tube (a short length of PVC pipe).

If THAT goes well, This:






Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/09 23:21:28


Post by: Bolognesus


...just, wow. that steampunk p90 is awesome probably terrifyingly expensive (if only to ship) but really, really awesome!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/09 23:27:58


Post by: cygnnus


Nifty! Just what an aspiring Steampunker needs to complete the SATs! As long as you use #2 pencils anyway!

Valete,

JohnS


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/10 01:53:37


Post by: RiTides


I think the company / thread name needs modifying- so much more than just terrain now


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/10 02:34:39


Post by: Mousemuffins



Done!!


Automatically Appended Next Post:
some more details. I think it's nearly done.



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/10 09:34:10


Post by: Kroothawk


If you can get all those details in 28mm and MDF, then you are a genius


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/10 12:26:41


Post by: RiTides


Looks sweet! Cosplayers rejoice


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/11 16:00:50


Post by: sonofruss


Just cut the "metal" parts out of plasticard and plastic tubing and the wood out of veneer and this will look awesome!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/11 19:00:25


Post by: rwwin


I built one of the HuMPT1 kits over the summer and just got around to taking some pictures. It's a pretty cool kit if on the large side scale wise. You can find more info and a full review on my blog:

http://thecolorblindmodelpainter.blogspot.com/2013/09/a-reivew-of-heavy-multi-purpose.html






Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/12 01:35:00


Post by: Mousemuffins


An excellent and very thorough review, Thankyou!

I'll admit that our finnese is not as great as many of the other manufacturers, this is mostly because we are using an industrial cutter rather than an engraving machine. We have recently done significant work to increase the straightness of the cuts, like reducing the size of drive cogs which effectively makes the motor steps smaller.

We are also about to start building a new machine with all of this in mind.

Design wise, I'm aware of the limitations we have and actually try to avoid as much really fine engraving as possible, and let the shapes speak for themselves. Anyone can build a box and cover it in glitter, the trick is to make the box interesting before hand. Also, I find the heavier engraving adds more to shape and presence to the model, but admitedly would also quite like to able to finer stuff.


Oh. The tires. You mentioned that there were some parts of the tires that weren't cut all the way through. I think we've now fixed that. (it seemed to be a problem endemic with the rapid direction changes involved. we lowered the feed rate on particularly wiggly bits).


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/12 03:24:40


Post by: Bolognesus


 Mousemuffins wrote:
particularly wiggly bits


I take it that's the more technical jargon?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/12 04:37:29


Post by: rwwin


 Mousemuffins wrote:
An excellent and very thorough review, Thankyou!


I hope I didn't come off as too harsh, I really like the innovative designs you've developed. Is there any way to scale down the HuMPT1? If you could get it down maybe 15% to 20% it would fit in much better with most figures and it doesn't look like the parts would be much more fragile than they are now.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/12 04:53:12


Post by: Ouze


If that wooden furniture is made of resin, Smooth-On make filler that allegedly gives a woodgrain finish. I have not tried it.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/12 05:00:53


Post by: Mousemuffins



Hmm. I wish it were as simple as just reducing the file size, but because the thickness of the material dosn't change, nothing would fit anymore, and the proportions of some parts would change rather radically (the step/tank/piston thingys would become visually much longer, for example). It would pretty much a complete redesign.

It's annoying that we are unable to get a thinner material.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
 Ouze wrote:
If that wooden furniture is made of resin, Smooth-On make filler that allegedly gives a woodgrain finish. I have not tried it.



I think that just gives you a porous texture to the resin so that it accepts stains and the like. the woodgrain I think is in the original and just reproduced by the mold.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/12 05:14:25


Post by: rwwin


 Mousemuffins wrote:

Hmm. I wish it were as simple as just reducing the file size, but because the thickness of the material dosn't change, nothing would fit anymore, and the proportions of some parts would change rather radically (the step/tank/piston thingys would become visually much longer, for example). It would pretty much a complete redesign.

It's annoying that we are unable to get a thinner material.


Bummer


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/12 05:20:19


Post by: shasolenzabi


Hunpt1 looks like a truck for heavy hauling to me.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/14 08:44:22


Post by: Azazelx


Yeah, it's no SUV. It's an industrial vehicle, so unless it's got oversized details inside the cab, it looks fine in terms of fit for purpose-size wise.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/14 10:17:21


Post by: Big H


Agree with the above on scale , if you stand next to lorries , military or civilian , they tend to look a lot like the scale comparison .

Spot on I'd say !


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/14 12:45:23


Post by: Mousemuffins



Hmmm. it would seem the old crow transport,( which is as far as I can tell out of production?) is 25mm scale. The Humpt1 is closer to 30 -32mm. That about 20% difference already. But yes, it IS a big truck.



Well, all I have to do now is break it all up and flatten out all the pieces.

Added some extra clockworky stuff for added steampunkiness.





Normal service will resume shortly. :armata_PDT_04:


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/14 13:00:57


Post by: Kroothawk


Seems more of your old product ranges are sought after:
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/550103.page
Please keep us informed about a possible restock of them as well.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/14 15:03:55


Post by: TyraelVladinhurst


 Mousemuffins wrote:

Hmmm. it would seem the old crow transport,( which is as far as I can tell out of production?) is 25mm scale. The Humpt1 is closer to 30 -32mm. That about 20% difference already. But yes, it IS a big truck.



Well, all I have to do now is break it all up and flatten out all the pieces.

Added some extra clockworky stuff for added steampunkiness.





Normal service will resume shortly. :armata_PDT_04:

*drools* if only you made them for airsoft i'd so buy


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/14 15:06:56


Post by: HisDivineShadow


Buy one and make it airsoft. It wouldn't be so hard to refit an existing pistol into it.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/14 16:02:26


Post by: rwwin


 Azazelx wrote:
Yeah, it's no SUV. It's an industrial vehicle, so unless it's got oversized details inside the cab, it looks fine in terms of fit for purpose-size wise.


You can't see it from the pictures but it does have oversized details in the cab. You could fit two of the catachan sentinel driver figures in the seat and the joysticks and control panels are spaced far apart as well.

 Mousemuffins wrote:

Hmmm. it would seem the old crow transport,( which is as far as I can tell out of production?) is 25mm scale. The Humpt1 is closer to 30 -32mm. That about 20% difference already. But yes, it IS a big truck.



Old crow is still in production, you just have to send them an email. They are only casting by request now. By the detail in the cab, the HuMPT1 is closer to a figure 40-45mm tall. The Haloclix figure is 34mm tall and is still dwarfed by it. Again, if your picky about scale it's an issue, if your not picky, it will fit in just fine. For me it will work for bigger figures, but it would look absurd with 40K. A Rhino could get full cover behind it.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/14 18:39:05


Post by: Kroothawk


Old Crow is indeed 25mm scale and looks way too small for 40k. Sadly.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 11:48:17


Post by: Mousemuffins


New Releases!!!!













...instructions for the forklifts will be up in a few days.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 12:15:25


Post by: RiTides


None of the six-wheeled ones made it in? I really liked those in the end


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 12:21:49


Post by: Mousemuffins



The heavy versions aren't finished yet.

Done a bit more mucking about with the turret though.



and got inspired by a Jagdpanther.



They are a while off yet.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 12:38:36


Post by: Treadheadz





Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 13:18:20


Post by: rwwin


Are the forklifts the same scale as the HuMPT1?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 13:22:58


Post by: Necros


I still find it really hard to believe those things are made outta wood, especially when you paint em up like that. Awesome stuff


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 13:27:35


Post by: streamdragon


oh man...

So glad I decided to postpone ordering some stuff. Dat forklift...


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 14:23:59


Post by: RiTides


 Mousemuffins wrote:

The heavy versions aren't finished yet.

Done a bit more mucking about with the turret though.


Love this one

Also, is this upgraded version of the Hunpt1 available?



I only saw the regular Hunpt1 without the container on the back on the website, and I think this upgraded version looks a lot better. I can see myself ordering it, a forklift and some crates (is there a package deal on that?), and a heavy support vehicle for some sweet, sweet Infinity pieces.



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 14:32:19


Post by: streamdragon


There's a 4 pack of crates available.

It's in my shopping cart...


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 14:57:18


Post by: HisDivineShadow


Any possibility of the package deal still? I don't quite see one anywhere...[edit found it. I'm apparently blind and/or illiterate]

Also. Thanks a lot. I can't order now.

Because now I have to wait for the heavy version(s).


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/20 21:43:36


Post by: Tannhauser42


I still think a railgun style of weapon could also work, so you don't have to mess around with curved surfaces.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/21 02:20:22


Post by: Clang


Loving those full-scale steampunk guns. I reckon there's a definite market niche there - most similar stuff available is resin and stupidly expensive.

And hadn't seen those boxes/crates before - also very tempting.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/21 20:04:47


Post by: chris_valera


Oh my God, just checked this thread.

I ws disappointed that the sci-fi cars kickstarter failed, but these look awesome.

The not-Borderlands one looks great and the not-Tumblers look good too.

Add my vote in for the six-wheeled tank.

As soon as I get my first paycheck I'll be ordering these.

--Chris
www.chrisvalera.com


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/21 20:29:43


Post by: Deiyos


This terrain looks excellent! I'll consider getting a few pieces


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/22 00:16:52


Post by: HisDivineShadow


I understand that you said the heavies are a ways off, still.

But are you committed to making them or is it still a 'if the TRV sells well'?

I only ask because I want TRVs, and will order at least a package deals worth (probably more), but considering shipping costs, I do want to wait for the heavies if they are a definite.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/22 11:40:51


Post by: Mousemuffins


Oh the tanks WILL happen, when they happen will depend on sales of the TRV as to priority. I have quite a backlog already which I need to clear.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/22 14:49:16


Post by: chris_valera



Hey can we get the police tank with the hexes? That would be a cool option, for Infinity players.

--Chris
www.chrisvalera.com


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/22 15:02:20


Post by: Kroothawk


Just for the record: The http://www.mousemuffins.com website is down. It was inactive for about a year anyway.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/23 04:34:34


Post by: forrestfire


These are amazing, and I'm fairly sure that when I get the chance to (and when they're for sale), I'm picking up a few of the turreted ones.

Just beautifully well-done.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/23 05:16:40


Post by: Schmapdi


Has there been a release date announced for the little steam-punk pistol kit? I fancy that.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/23 10:04:24


Post by: RoninXiC


Those Forklifts are AWEEEESOOOOME

Keep up the good work guys!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/23 13:51:34


Post by: Alpharius


I really like these vehicles, and can see myself eventually picking up a couple, along with...quite a bit of your other offerings!

Also, CNC Workshop always makes me think of CNC Music Factory - close enough, right?

Is anyone else old enough to remember:




Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/23 13:59:23


Post by: RiTides


Nope, Alpharius, you're on your own on that

I'll be placing an order once those heavies get added to the site! I want a worm too, so hopefully that is on the site, or will be then.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/23 14:02:22


Post by: Chaplain Pallantide


Well thank you, Alpharius, for getting that song stuck in my head!! But I too have thought that when I read this companies name.

On topic though, they seem to produce some pretty sweet stuff, I just wish they had an American distributor cause the shipping cost kill it for me.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/23 14:39:13


Post by: Alpharius


RiTides wrote:Nope, Alpharius, you're on your own on that


Chaplain Pallantide wrote:Well thank you, Alpharius, for getting that song stuck in my head!! But I too have thought that when I read this companies name.



Apparently not - sweet vindication!

Chaplain Pallantide wrote:
On topic though, they seem to produce some pretty sweet stuff, I just wish they had an American distributor cause the shipping cost kill it for me.


I think they're working on a solution to this issue, but I don't think it involves an American distributor at this point, unfortunately.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/23 14:46:40


Post by: Chaplain Pallantide


Doh! I hope they make it happen someday as they have some sweet items, but I have a crap budget for miniatures right now!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/09/23 14:46:55


Post by: Treadheadz


 Alpharius wrote:
Is anyone else old enough to remember...


Yeah, I'm with you there...man I don't even take offense of being Rick-Rolled, just reminds me of good time


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/06 07:02:36


Post by: shasolenzabi


Been having some issues with the credit card checkout over there. It seems to reject the order as I am paying in USD, but the checkout defaults to AUD and that is when and where it all goes sideways.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
You really need a Paypal option to help ease things along


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/06 13:30:22


Post by: RiTides


Agreed, a PayPal option would be great! And should be relatively easy to add.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/06 22:35:08


Post by: Mousemuffins


I don't think paypal is going to happen, as the boss isn't excited about giving them a percentage.

I'll look into the Checkout problems.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/06 23:17:40


Post by: RiTides


I don't understand, you're not the boss?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/07 00:55:46


Post by: shade1313


 Mousemuffins wrote:
ETA about 2 weeks for the TRV, with the heavy armour version to follow a few weeks after.(haven't done a test for that one yet)



and now for something completely different.

meet the Mousemuffins Plasmic Gattlinger, a steampunk prop.










The builder will need to supply a few of the parts, such as the barrels (pencils) and the scope tube (a short length of PVC pipe).

If THAT goes well, This:






Oy
It's been a while since I looked in on this thread...but my jaw quite literally just dropped.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/07 01:25:16


Post by: Mousemuffins



Doing a test build of the p1890 as we speak.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/07 03:30:16


Post by: shasolenzabi


 Mousemuffins wrote:
I don't think paypal is going to happen, as the boss isn't excited about giving them a percentage.

I'll look into the Checkout problems.



Okay, because it was a 300 or so dollar order I wanted to place


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/07 04:21:28


Post by: Mousemuffins


If you could PM me the details of what exactly was going wrong, I'll pass it on to our computer capable person.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/07 05:42:28


Post by: Breotan


What about a site like Dwolla.com?



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/08 17:47:33


Post by: shasolenzabi


 Mousemuffins wrote:
If you could PM me the details of what exactly was going wrong, I'll pass it on to our computer capable person.


I E-mailed that imagery and problem from my regular E-mail associated with the past order and the latest problem. I have yet to have a reply via e-mail, the troop landers I got from you guys sold me enough on the products you make already, hence why I am so frustrated that this glitch with the payments system. I was trying to get the new sci-fi buildings, and forklifts and the buggies and truck and the triple tac vehicle kits.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/08 18:26:58


Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured


It could be that they are now having problems with your email adderess for whatever reason

hence order issues and lack of response, so I'd suggest PMing them on here too

that way you'll know one of the messages got through


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/08 18:42:00


Post by: RiTides


Agreed, given his response above a PM here is one way you'll know they got your message!

 Mousemuffins wrote:
If you could PM me the details of what exactly was going wrong, I'll pass it on to our computer capable person.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/08 20:07:33


Post by: shasolenzabi


Done and done, I gave the E-mail and the models and the issue of the e-mail nature so he will be familiar via PM here. I hope it is an easy glitch as I really am drooling to have the models.Oh and the walls and building widgets! (Sci-fi walls) I even have some gorilla glue for wood materials in preparation for the things when they get here once it is all fixed and resolved.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/08 20:44:02


Post by: Redbeard


I was about to order a bunch of stuff this morning, but the shipping costs deterred me. How can shipping for < 2 lbs of mdf board be $37 dollars?

I can get a bottle of Australian wine for under $5, and I imagine they're paying for the wine, the bottle, and the shipping, and still making a little profit at that price. :(


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/08 21:07:19


Post by: Kroothawk


 Redbeard wrote:
I can get a bottle of Australian wine for under $5, and I imagine they're paying for the wine, the bottle, and the shipping, and still making a little profit at that price. :(

I assume that you can't get that wine if ordered and shipped bottlewise from Australia.
Order a container of CNC stuff and watch the postage per unit price go down


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/08 22:42:00


Post by: Redbeard


 Kroothawk wrote:
 Redbeard wrote:
I can get a bottle of Australian wine for under $5, and I imagine they're paying for the wine, the bottle, and the shipping, and still making a little profit at that price. :(

I assume that you can't get that wine if ordered and shipped bottlewise from Australia.
Order a container of CNC stuff and watch the postage per unit price go down


Well, yes, but I guess that's the argument for getting some distribution channels open. Perhaps I was too subtle.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/08 23:45:47


Post by: Mousemuffins


Okay. Just contacted the boss, he'll check through the emails and confer with the interweb dude, and see if we can sort it out.


And now, terrain. or taurrain. or something. My require empire strikes back quotes.



Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/08 23:55:14


Post by: Ouze


I award you 2 points. One for excellent structures, and another for coining the term taurrain.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/09 00:50:56


Post by: Ruglud


Great stuff, really like and tempted the forklifts amongst other stuff. I also spot Hidden Mickeys on your steampunk guns, so you get for that as well


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/09 02:46:38


Post by: shasolenzabi


 Mousemuffins wrote:
Okay. Just contacted the boss, he'll check through the emails and confer with the interweb dude, and see if we can sort it out.


And now, terrain. or taurrain. or something. My require empire strikes back quotes.



That'll be awesome! You guys do come in on the pinch when problems arise, looking out for the customers and such.

Also, the power generators look sharp!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/09 04:06:06


Post by: HisDivineShadow


Every time this thread pops I hope its the TRV heavies.....so I can place my order

The ....ahem ....taurrain does look good tho


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/09 04:43:28


Post by: shade1313


 Mousemuffins wrote:
Okay. Just contacted the boss, he'll check through the emails and confer with the interweb dude, and see if we can sort it out.


And now, terrain. or taurrain. or something. My require empire strikes back quotes.




Shut up and take my Greater Good!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/09 10:48:27


Post by: Kroothawk


Hoping for more Tau-compatible terrain, as every small manufacturer currently makes a version of these half-circle generators and/or a defence wall and then stops.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/09 15:54:14


Post by: HisDivineShadow


shade1313 wrote:



Shut up and take my Greater Good!


I think that just crossed over into tauporn.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/11 20:03:26


Post by: chris_valera


Just went through this thread again with fresh eyes. The Borderlands stuff is great, the water tank and shipping containers are great, and the sci-fi walls are great as well.

Maybe a request to make sci-fi walls, in a variety of lengths? 3 in, 4in, 5in, etc, all the way up to 12 inches long or whatever. It would help those of us who make hirst arts terrain.

Also, maybe pre-cut panels with "lines" and rivets etched in, like the armor plates of the worm-digger-thing, made out of very thin MDF? For the same reason, we can add them to terrain pieces.

 insaniak wrote:
The water tank is cool, but not something that I would buy... Too easy to use z soup can.


Oh come on, the stilts and rigging make this model

 Mousemuffins wrote:
I'm going to have to make the spine easier to build, but with the option of posableness to those feeling a little more adventurous.


Why not make two versions of the kit? One that's multi-pose, and one that's easy to assemble? I like the snap-fit models that come in the GW starter games, but I also like the muilti-pose versions, as well.

 Mousemuffins wrote:
An excellent and very thorough review, Thankyou!

I'll admit that our finnese is not as great as many of the other manufacturers, this is mostly because we are using an industrial cutter rather than an engraving machine. We have recently done significant work to increase the straightness of the cuts, like reducing the size of drive cogs which effectively makes the motor steps smaller.

We are also about to start building a new machine with all of this in mind.

Design wise, I'm aware of the limitations we have and actually try to avoid as much really fine engraving as possible, and let the shapes speak for themselves. Anyone can build a box and cover it in glitter, the trick is to make the box interesting before hand. Also, I find the heavier engraving adds more to shape and presence to the model, but admitedly would also quite like to able to finer stuff.

Oh. The tires. You mentioned that there were some parts of the tires that weren't cut all the way through. I think we've now fixed that. (it seemed to be a problem endemic with the rapid direction changes involved. we lowered the feed rate on particularly wiggly bits).


How much would it cost to buy an engraver, or get the detail offerred by Sarissa Precision, or other companies. A lot of is might be willing to help you foot the bill for a new machine, or upgrade, if you cut us in on some models. Maybe a kickstarter?



If we could get this, but with a more sci-fi / Infinity look, that would be great. I also saw your pipe set made from toilet tubes, and it looks great too. Maybe more industrial stuff, or the same set, but with an industrial look as well? You already have the design work done, just changeor modify a few of the bits that are notably Tau.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/11 23:52:17


Post by: Mousemuffins


Well that was fairly painless.







For a less tau look, just assemble the engraved side to the inside.


Also been working on this:







a purpose designed painting stand/handle thingy (tm) . So far so good.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/12 00:13:05


Post by: Schmapdi


Hah - I was just thinking of building such a handle/device - the only thing is I don't want to have to glue the base to the handle or waste a bunch of bluetack or anything,

Find a way to clamp it in place on top and I'm sold.

Also - when's the Steampunk pistol coming out?


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/12 02:07:22


Post by: Mousemuffins


Schmapdi wrote:
Hah - I was just thinking of building such a handle/device - the only thing is I don't want to have to glue the base to the handle or waste a bunch of bluetack or anything,

Find a way to clamp it in place on top and I'm sold.

Also - when's the Steampunk pistol coming out?



Because bases vary so much I've not been able to come up with a reliable, practical method of clamping the actual base. The basic handle does come with four platforms for about $8. (plus there will be a separate sheet of just platforms)

I'm not sure how you waste blu-tac. I just spent about $3 and have enough to mount about thirty models, and it's reusable.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/12 02:19:20


Post by: Kelly502


I need this stuff!


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/17 05:46:53


Post by: Mousemuffins


There we go. Not bad for an afternoons work. Presenting: the Zephyr Penguin Attack Thing.









Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/17 16:28:12


Post by: HisDivineShadow


Great Odin's beard.

Please please please get this and TRV heavies done so I can place my order. Or so help me I'm flying down there and having a hunger strike outside your building.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/17 21:02:04


Post by: Sikil


Awesome flier, but I would have loved it even more if it had dual fans and thus lean towards the Avatar-fliers... <3

Can't wait to get my evil mittens on the TRVs! (Working on my four attack buggies atm, awesome kits! )


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/17 21:06:48


Post by: Thatguyoverthere


I like the other stuff, but I'm not a fan (lol a pun) of the flyer.

For some reason my mind refuses to suspend disbelief and accept that it could actually fly. I'd have to tac something on the other side for the fan so it seems more balanced.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/17 23:07:20


Post by: Tannhauser42


The single giant fan doesn't really do it for me. Maybe two smaller ones on wings, something like the ornithopter from the Dune TV series.


Miniature Scenery: Updates - RIP Craig Clark @ 2013/10/17 23:17:22


Post by: RiTides


I'd also vote for 2 smaller fans over the single giant one