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2016/03/04 05:24:19
Subject: Re:Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Oct 28th - Terran concept art)
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Fixture of Dakka
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An Update on their Facebook!
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2016/03/10 04:48:14
Subject: Re:Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 4th - new concept art)
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Fixture of Dakka
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Full design released
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2016/03/10 05:02:05
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 4th - new concept art)
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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Would that be a strike cruiser-sized ship or an escort? I like the design a lot, but it's lines might be a little too clean, the surfaces too sparse, to properly fit the scale of a cruiser. A little more bridge might sell it. I really want to see what it looks like 'in the flesh'.
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2016/03/10 05:05:32
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 4th - new concept art)
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Fixture of Dakka
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BobtheInquisitor wrote:Would that be a strike cruiser-sized ship or an escort? I like the design a lot, but it's lines might be a little too clean, the surfaces too sparse, to properly fit the scale of a cruiser. A little more bridge might sell it. I really want to see what it looks like 'in the flesh'.
This was written on the FB page
t's been a long time coming, but I've got a big update for everyone today: We've finished up the concept art for the Terran Bulwark Cruiser! This one doesn't have the fins showing you can see on the top view to make it easier to build the CG version for printing.
And i made that comment also it looks to smooth, more like a tau then a human design.
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2016/03/10 05:09:37
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 4th - new concept art)
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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So, a Dornian Heresy Ultramarine escort ship circa 40,000?
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2016/03/10 06:32:59
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 4th - new concept art)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Hey guys,
This isn't an escort sized ship, it's actually more the size of a strike cruiser so about half the length of a Helian Dreadnought. That makes it pretty small and areas that look really empty are quite a bit smaller than they might seem in the sketch.
I've also found that it's not that useful to add a lot of fine detail to these sketchs. Most of the time we end up reworking the fine detail as we go anyway and "cleaner" outlines are easier to reference. TL/DR: These will be as detailed as the Helians, but they are intentionally based on the Monitor and take ques from Romanesque architecture making them less embellished than the more high Gothic of the Helians.
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2016/03/10 06:39:29
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 4th - new concept art)
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Fixture of Dakka
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Thanks for the reply, one question though will it have interchangeable weapon bays like the Helian cruisers? From looking at the design it looks difficult to implement. Automatically Appended Next Post: Another facebook post looks like the new cruiser will be in the light cruiser class
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2016/03/10 07:10:54
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2016/03/10 07:35:20
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 10th - more concept art)
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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Man oh man, you guys do not disappoint!
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2016/03/10 14:05:59
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 10th - more concept art)
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Phanobi
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Looking good guys!
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2016/03/10 15:30:56
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 10th - more concept art)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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We hadn't planned on having interchangable side modules for this one. We may still end up building it that way for casting purposes though. One idea that was floated was to have a forward bridge detail bit that plugs into the forward turret mount to add some variety. Still not sure about if it'll happen though.
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2016/03/11 00:34:58
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 10th - more concept art)
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Fixture of Dakka
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Vaaish wrote:We hadn't planned on having interchangable side modules for this one. We may still end up building it that way for casting purposes though. One idea that was floated was to have a forward bridge detail bit that plugs into the forward turret mount to add some variety. Still not sure about if it'll happen though.
You could cast the sections seperately, with interchangeable modules
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2016/03/11 00:36:43
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 10th - more concept art)
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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Glad to hear about the detail and the size. Looking forward to see actual sculpts.
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2016/03/11 05:52:02
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 10th - more concept art)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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The actual sculpts are still probably a ways out. I think we're going to try to do a full fleet launch this time instead of staggered, partly just because concept art is easier to work into our schedules at the moment
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2016/03/11 07:06:24
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 10th - more concept art)
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Fixture of Dakka
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Aha, so also Battleships and escorts? Would like to know in what way you want to differentiate the adversary fleet
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2016/03/11 15:06:37
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 10th - more concept art)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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At this stage, cruiser and the escorts. The plan would be to have Terrans and Helians out and then see about doing the battleships for both. Battleships are a huge project, both in terms of time and coin.
In fluff terms, Terrans and Helians are adversaries but not necessarily "evil". We've got some thoughts on Stygians, but nothing fleshed out to the point of sharing quite yet.
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2016/05/04 15:32:25
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (March 10th - more concept art)
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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Ooooh!
Although we've been getting hammered by real life commitments, Zac has snuck in a little time to work on the Helian Assault Frigate some more. It's almost there!
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2016/05/04 15:33:09
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2016/08/29 19:24:13
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (May 4th - Helian Assault Frigate)
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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This thread has been quiet for too long:
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2016/08/29 23:03:54
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Aug 29th - update)
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar
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Those are some nice looking ships!
I might just be that I’ve been playing BFG:Leviathan on my iPad, but I’ve been thinking about some good old fashioned space combat lately. This look like they would scratch the itch of any fans of the genre.
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2016/08/30 02:53:11
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Aug 29th - update)
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Fixture of Dakka
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When will they be released?
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2016/08/30 03:50:30
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Aug 29th - update)
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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They ever going to get anything in stock again?
Ever?
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2016/08/30 08:32:38
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Aug 29th - update)
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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Expect a restock in the coming weeks.
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2016/08/30 13:49:26
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Aug 29th - update)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Hey Folks,
Out caster was out on a well deserved holiday for the past few weeks, but he's back now and we're hoping to start restocking this weekend.
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2016/08/31 15:27:31
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Aug 29th - update)
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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Thanks, I was wondering!
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2016/09/05 21:25:36
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Aug 29th - update)
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Regular Dakkanaut
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I'm happy to report that we've restocked the site, thanks for your patience!
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2016/09/13 19:22:37
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Aug 29th - update)
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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2016/09/13 19:30:18
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Sep 13th - update)
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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They pack much back.
Beautiful looking ships.
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2016/10/04 17:27:25
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Sep 13th - update)
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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2016/10/15 12:20:40
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Oct 4th - Helian Assault Frigates available!)
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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2017/02/15 08:14:45
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Oct 15th - interview)
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Fixture of Dakka
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No update in 4 months? anything in the pipeline?
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2017/06/29 22:37:58
Subject: Battlegroup Helios - space ship models (Oct 15th - interview)
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
News.
The small but beautiful range of gothic starships from the battlegroup helios range formerly available from our friends down south have been purchased by vanguard miniatures and will be in store very soon. The models will remain under the battlegroup helios label and all the other ships from vanguard will port over to this label as well and I hope to continue to expand both the hellian fleet and the other faction fleets over time.
I must thank Aaron and Zac for the opportunity to own these wonderful ships appreciated guys, and i'd like to wish them all the best in their future endeavours.
Statement from Aaron and Zac from Battlegroup Helios:
Hey folks,
As you've probably noticed it's been quiet around here lately. Both Zac and I have seen our lives get busier over the last year and it's left us with dramatically less time to devote to BGH. The result is the development of the Terrans have stalled and restocking has been intermittent. That's not really fair to all of you who've supported us and so we've decided that it was time for us to pass the BGH torch. For the past month we've been working with John at Vanguard and starting today, Battlegroup Helios will become part of the Vanguard Miniatures family. We trust you'll give him the same support you've give us. Check them out at http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/
Thanks and see you among the stars!
Aaron and Zac
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