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Hello. I have read the novels of the first of Tanith and I loved the Vitrian dragoons. I've always wanted to do a regiment of them. I started with pencil sketches of what I had in mind. And a few days ago I finished the first thumbnail. I wanted to know what you think before you continue making more.

The first concepts:


The finish concept


The first miniature:








The next thing will make a small squad, before assembling the whole army. Any comments?

Love the design. There face reminds me of someone who is of mongolian descent. Did you make the body or buy it separate? Over all, a very well done job.

Thanks! The resemblance is intentional. For me, the vitrian are Arabs, or Arab reminiscent, so that kind of armor.

I have modeled from 0. It´s gray stuff.

Very cool, I'm impressed with how close to your design the finished model is!

Great sculpt.

You're a good artist but I don't think they look like that. They're much more high-tech. Reversible glass carapace armour. Also, They are Dragoons not dragons.


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AlexandrosIII wrote:Thanks! The resemblance is intentional. For me, the vitrian are Arabs, or Arab reminiscent, so that kind of armor.

I have modeled from 0. It´s gray stuff.

I think they're Black as in African.

KamikazeCanuck wrote:You're a good artist but I don't think they look like that. They're much more high-tech. Reversible glass carapace armour. Also, They are Dragoons not dragons.


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AlexandrosIII wrote:Thanks! The resemblance is intentional. For me, the vitrian are Arabs, or Arab reminiscent, so that kind of armor.

I have modeled from 0. It´s gray stuff.

I think they're Black as in African.

IIRC, the armor was described as Lamellar in style, and they're only said to be dark skinned(dark skinned != black necessarily). The way they read, they seem to be based on Persian or Hindu(their honour code is called the Byhata) styling, Alexandros seems to be on the right track.

Well I like these a lot. Very original and a particularly nice sculpt!

Platuan4th wrote:

KamikazeCanuck wrote:You're a good artist but I don't think they look like that. They're much more high-tech. Reversible glass carapace armour. Also, They are Dragoons not dragons.


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AlexandrosIII wrote:Thanks! The resemblance is intentional. For me, the vitrian are Arabs, or Arab reminiscent, so that kind of armor.

I have modeled from 0. It´s gray stuff.

I think they're Black as in African.

IIRC, the armor was described as Lamellar in style, and they're only said to be dark skinned(dark skinned != black necessarily). The way they read, they seem to be based on Persian or Hindu(their honour code is called the Byhata) styling, Alexandros seems to be on the right track.

Since I didn't know the word Lamellar at the time I probably didn't pick up on that but if that's what it says then that's what it says.

Persian! this is the word. Not arab, persian!
And thanks for correct me. Dragoon! take a note.

their armor covers the whole body to act as a form of camoflauge when the glass is reversed

I read that book when it originally came out so its been a while but I pictured them as Black Stormtroopers. However, Lexicanum confirms they are Persian or Hindu inspired which is probably even more interesting. So I think you're on the right track too Alexandros. Good Luck.

KamikazeCanuck wrote:I read that book when it originally came out so its been a while but I pictured them as Black Stormtroopers. However, Lexicanum confirms they are Persian or Hindu inspired which is probably even more interesting. So I think you're on the right track too Alexandros. Good Luck.

I note what you say also. I had read the novels and lexicanum, and some post in other forums. Perhaps they should look a little more technology, you're right.

Really liking the stuff so far, good clear illustrations and the sculpting mirrors them perfectly, looking forward to seeing him painted and more models.

Excellent concept. You did a marvelous job with the face, giving it some real personality. I can't wait to see more.

AlexandrosIII wrote:

KamikazeCanuck wrote:I read that book when it originally came out so its been a while but I pictured them as Black Stormtroopers. However, Lexicanum confirms they are Persian or Hindu inspired which is probably even more interesting. So I think you're on the right track too Alexandros. Good Luck.

I note what you say also. I had read the novels and lexicanum, and some post in other forums. Perhaps they should look a little more technology, you're right.

That'd be sweet, but hard to model.

Very impressive!

Absolutely jaw-dropping work! I congratulate you!

Alexandros, are you gonna follow what Abnett wrote(mostly Lasguns with a few assault weapons), or are they going to be more armed along the lines of a normal regiment?

Platuan4th wrote:Alexandros, are you gonna follow what Abnett wrote(mostly Lasguns with a few assault weapons), or are they going to be more armed along the lines of a normal regiment?

Isn't lasguns with a few assault weapons what a normal regiment is armed with?

This is great. I think you're on the right track with the Lamellar-styled armour, but I think that it should probably cover more of the body.

For the reversible glass idea to have any effect, it should probably extend over the shoulders and arms - at the moment it only covers the torso, but the rest of the guy is unprotected and visible.

In the same theme, maybe a visor would fit the 'glass camouflage' idea better than goggles?

Yeah, I guess it would be like Carapace armour but Lamellar-style.
Two different modes too which could both be modelled.

That lasgun is wicked! I can't put my finger on what is different, but it looks good.

It's Bullpup: Elysian style.

Great job sculpting. I read the book and they did seem a bit more high-teched. Course this guy could be like a scout or something. Scavenger maybe. Keep up the awesome work.

WOW great transition between the art and the model. They look practically identical!

In the second drawing it is a bullpup design, with the magazine located behind the trigger assembly.

The modification on the miniature's lasgun brings to mind the modern day G36 design.

Still, damn fine look though.

Freaking awesome! I think that they would/should be more storm trooper-esck. Thats was the impression I got from the books...Heavy Infantry.


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Gosh, that model looks great! I can't belieive the bodiy is a free-scuplt! You've got mad talent.

Some nice sculptinhg! To me, I always imagined the dragoons would look like that, though I agree that from a 'realism' point of view, more lamellar armour might be appropriate.

I love it. I can't wait to see more.