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I think the design still needs tweaking - the stock still looks a bit delicate compared to the generally chunky feel of the gun overall. And I think a banana/sickle style clip would not only make it more like the iconic Kalishnakov, but also set it apart from existing lasguns (like the Cadian one). If you want to make an "alternative" to existing lasguns, I think it should be much more different from the existing choices, or else why bother? My 2 cents.

-C6

Thanks for the comments, we'll be doing a sickle mag option for the autogun version.

Looks great. If sickle mags are on the auto guns I don't see a need to put a sickle mag on the lasgun. Will help people trying to tell them apart at a glance. I really like it and just hope rolled sleeve arms end up being an option. Only thing aim sad about is that now I need to order more arms

Also, apparently my order is already here. I don't know what kind of sorcery you use to ship stuff so quickly, but you beat a package from a neighboring state, and I made your order two days after I made theirs. I don't even understand how that's possible

I am not really feeling the front sight but other than that front sight the weapon looks good.

I am also interested in the female guard models.

I know you mentioned that you might be doing IG sized shoulder pads. Are they in the near or far future?

Keep up the excellent work!

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, we'll be doing a sickle mag option for the autogun version.

Yay!
*does happy dance*

My guardsmen have autoguns and i've been wanting to give them sickle mags for ages. I just haven't been able to find a good source of them.

Vic, you keeping your current lasguns/rifles?

I like 'em, they kinda remind me of the old L1A1 SLRs in a weird way.

Is this gun going to be as chunky as it looked in the first comparison shot?

 stormwell wrote:
Vic, you keeping your current lasguns/rifles?

I like 'em, they kinda remind me of the old L1A1 SLRs in a weird way.

I agree. Also, the current lasgun is a nice non-chunky rifle that works well on non-GW figs, allowing the conversion of historical 28mm figs into guardsman. It also works very well with older GW figs like RT era guardsmen and Squats. It's my go-to piece when I get a squat without a lasgun.


RT plastic squat with VicRifle and one with original RT-era plastic lasrifle.

Just curious, why no option for just the Beastmen legs for ordering? I'm thinking about a beastman army for 40k of some sort but am only really interested in the heads and legs

Hey guys got Vic's Combat pants legs in and tried out putting those Mad Robot heads on a guy to see how it looks.


If Vic ends up putting that new lasgun design on the combat armored arms, I think we'll be just about set to make the Old styled Cadians.

For you guys worried about how they blend in with Vic's heads, they fit in just fine



I'm about to head outside and prime them, and will start painting them as soon as the primer dries. Anyone got suggestions for a cool scheme? I was thinking of using some sort of urban camo.

It's like, I hate you for having [Vic's stuff that's out], but at the same time I want [Vic's other stuff (namely females in flak!)] for myself!

Thanks for the comments,
The original las-rifles are not going anywhere. It would be a lot of work to remaster all the arm sets. The most that would happen with them would be to do a digital version of a similar design, but thats a low priority atm. The current priority with the guns it to plug gaps in the range and add some variety.

The female guard are being sculpted at the moment, hoping to have the sculpts done by the end of October. The first squad will be in the style of old school cadians, with a female and male squad, (or 50/50). There will be helmeted and un-helmeted heads.

Beastman legs will be coming with resin wave 3, there will be more variants including a kneeling set.

Great conversions MrMoustaffa. looking forward to seeing them with paint

How far away is resin wave 3 if you don't mind my asking? Curious as I'm getting ready to build my tournament army for 2014 and am starting my planning.

Why do I have a feeling this new squad deal will make all my conversion shenanigans completely unnecessary?

I've been oggling a mate's old-school Cadian army for ages, and I would be quite pleased to be able to out-do him.

The problem is I already have enough trouble choosing one Guard aesthetic to stick to ('ve got some Vic's tannenburgs for a kill-team, plastic Cadians I loathe and the beginning of a Death Korps army at this point). The more the merrier I suppose.

Are the resin Tannenburg Palace Guard (+female Tannenburgs) going to be in wave 3?

If they are, I need to advance my plan for selling off my current Guard.

Hello to everyone, especially Victoria!
Just wanted to say that I fully support you in this new gun project. Finally someone made it so far and picked up kalashnikov as a reference. Good idea and good job. As well as with other your minis.
Can't wait to see and order some ak-ish lasguns.
Cheers!

Anyone else notice the armored torsos have vanished off the site?

Now that you mention it, yeah I can't find them. Maybe she's out of stock?

Chances are they'll pop up as resin bits with the next wave.

 BrookM wrote:
Chances are they'll pop up as resin bits with the next wave.

This ^ would me guess as well.

Hi, yes armored torsos have been out of stock. Coming back in a few hours in resin and metal.
I know a few of you have been keen for these heads to come out as a set, here you go. They are now in the store.
Cheers, V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/custodian-heads-x10

Those look amazing!

Resin Flak armor torsos are now available. This new set is the same as the metal set but with a few variations like some extra rivets.
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/flak-armour-torsos-x5-resin
Metal version is back in stock, probably for the last time.
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/flack-armour-torso-x-5

Very nice looking gas mask heads!

I hate to ask, but what's the progress on the Russian heads?

Good question Smitty, it's been a while since someone has asked about the russians.



Regards,
Howie.

 howie wrote:
Good question Smitty, it's been a while since someone has asked about the russians.

Last time I asked about the not-Valhallans, it sounded like they were coming a little after Christmas at earliest.

The custodian heads look great... but I got teased by your great and realistic looking female troopers a month or two ago, was hoping to see more on them this year

I'll bite.

I'll try a squad of Tannenburg Fusiliers and those new heads. All of your sculpts look great. I was holding out until the not-plasma guns and female troopers were ready, but the custodian heads pushed me over the edge.

Ooh... Order incoming!