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Post by: Empchild
see I disagree as the vampire fits a lot of the early representations of them. They weren't always portrayed as robert patterson you know. As far as Iceswords stuff cheers to him on this, but when is he actually going to start selling all of that stuff?
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Post by: Malika2
If I'm not mistaken Ed will release a batch of new stuff in early Januari, this includes some of Icesword's stuff. Things aren't going as fast as wanted because Ed is also providing casting services for several other companies.
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Post by: MajorTom11
really like the robe bottoms! Techno Union looking good too!
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Post by: CURNOW
Im guessing the vampire is going to have a main of hair running down its back and shorter hair over parts of its body ? also wings ?
as for the techno guys im not a fan of the oversized mail or the wellington boots .
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Post by: Kroothawk
The Techno Communion people could need one miniature with a different pose to make the group less monopose.
Also planned for January release are a bunch of Mongoblins and hopefully the big transport bug by Cyclonus (this one waiting for a year for its release, but then again it is really big  )
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Post by: Malika2
The vampire's head will be redone, Ed started working on his wings though:
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Post by: Piousman
For the vampire it is his grin that breaks the head. I think the semi canine head (from profile) is ok.
- Piousman
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Post by: MajorTom11
I think a few head options are the right way to go, but in general that's looking pretty good!
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Post by: Malika2
The head will be replaced, the wings are still not totally sure either, might get altered as well. You guys will be the first ones to know once the changes have been implemented.
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Post by: Empchild
I'm iffy on where the wings start on the lower back. I think if he did them from inside the arms/ under the armspits that would look great.
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Post by: Generalstoner
When are the techno communion figures due to be released?
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Post by: Malika2
Small message from Ed:
Ok, new molds done for spinning today and very, very close to being converted over to all metals. I need to finish Rozmax's little troll guys, which I forgot about :-[ and they will go in the next 2 spin molds for metal but next is master casting and back to casting for TFM which finishing up for Ice, JT, and other paid work! ;D
Jan.-feb. we are looking at for metal releases:
1 the pirates and gang girl
2 the dwarf of Rozmax converted, Bob Olley, the sage, and the halfling of Vermis
3 mongolian goblins galore, like 6 more new ones I think
4 Builds lizard man NEW and dwarf along with 2 additions from Andrew May, a friend of mine.
Also should have stuff off to Ice and JT by then for their own releases. 8-)
Next in line is my own personal series which begins with:
1) 2 humans with alterations to create 4 human soldiers
2) 2 elf warriors to convert to 3 options
3) undead galore. Vamp, ghoul, ghast, skeletons, and probably zombies or even the flesh golems.
Gonna be busy everyone.
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Post by: Przemas
glad to hear Ed's going to change the head on the vampire. It's a such cool model, IMO one of his bests, only the head lets it down. Can't wait to see it finished  .
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Post by: Malika2
A small update:
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Post by: ghosty
Now that, is much much better.
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Post by: airmang
Wow! Love that face! Are they going to sculpt any ears on it or something? I could use a bit more on it's head.
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Post by: Malika2
There are still a few touches that will be done to his head. Here is the Ghast Ed is still working on!
By the way, this is what Ed had to say about his undead material:
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Post by: MajorTom11
What is the translucent brown stuff he uses to sculpt out of curiosity?
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Post by: aka_mythos
I wanted to ask the same thing. So I'd appreciate hearing too.
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Post by: sonofruss
It is ether Sculpting wax or brown stuff mixed with something else.
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Post by: Borak
Ed sculpts using a polymer clay called cernit. once it is baked he switches to GS for the final details.
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Post by: Malika2
Some Redemption Sector stuff:
Think I've finally settled on the Black Praetorians: had trouble with the basic coat collar and wanted something to differentiate them from the Redcoats so I've gone with an exaggerated collar piece and cuffs. Stuck buttons on after these pics were taken.
Still WIP, refinements and details in progress.
Started work on some Cultists, this is the test sculpt. Hood has been added after pic was taken. Doing 5 guys like this, 2 guards with pikes, a cult leader and then some clowners and perhaps a sacrificial victim. Intending them for the Vampire cults started by the clowners but they'll be generic enough to be used for any cult (Cthulhu, Chaos, Genestealer, etc.)
For Ed's peace of mind, strengthened and re did the bases on all the Techno guys to make sure they survive the molding process
Finished up this thing as well.
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Post by: punkow
I guess how long will take to GW to sue 'em for ip infringement... Hope not too early since these trenchers are wonderful and I want'em!!!!
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Post by: Malika2
I doubt GW would sue Troll Forged Miniatures since all the miniatures produced do not break any GW IP. Not only are the designs original ones rather than GW ones, the names and background also don't break GW's IP. However, this does not mean that GW hasn't been an inspiration for it, but there is a difference between creating stuff that is influenced by GW than stuff that is a GW product but made by another company as we've seen with the work of others...
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Post by: Eisenhorn
GW does not own the right to the size 28mm
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Post by: MajorTom11
Seriously Troll Forged doesn't touch GW stuff, they can't be sued just for making mini's of anything lol.
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Post by: Alpharius
Let's just chalk it up to the "Chapterhouse Effect" and leave it at that.
And by that I mean, by the side of the road...
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Post by: Malika2
A small message from Philip...
You can click on the links to find the pictures, but I'll put the direct pics on tomorrow or later this weekend!
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Post by: lord marcus
Damn, I need other stuff in my next order, but that freaking berzerker is calling for me to paint it!
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Post by: Malika2
Dwarf Berzeker
Dwarf Gunner
Dwarf Sage
Lizardman Warrior
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Post by: ghosty
So, when are those fine Junker robots going up on the store?
I really love them!
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Post by: Malika2
I don't think Technoscream has sent the robots for casting yet. Which reminds me, I haven't heard from him in quite a while...
By the way...two master casts by Ed. These are done in resin, but will enable Ed to reproduce the models in metal:
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Post by: Jaon
Why is this 42 pages long....
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Post by: Empchild
Jaon wrote:Why is this 42 pages long....
Is that a serious question? They post their updates in this thread.
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Post by: Prophecy07
Man, that's a shame.
If you ever do get the kinks worked out, I'd be extremely interested in just a weapons pack without the robots. Those are my favorite part of that sculpt.
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Post by: aka_mythos
The striations on those 3D printed models come from the printing resolution used by the printer. These actually aren't that bad, its just the downside of the method. You should be able to remove them just by gently smooting them down with fine sand paper, an exacto, and a file. It can be tedious, but it will spare the need to start over.
If it didn't clash with the particular aesthetic of these models... well it would be interesting to see someone design something that just takes the striations into consideration to give a model "texture."
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Post by: Dez
I want to make a Scud: The Disposable Assassin army now, I hope you can work out the kinks! I can see them with bunny ears so I can make Oswald...
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Post by: chaos0xomega
So when are we going to see those redemption sector minis finally released? IceSword keeps showing us all these great looking minis that I would love to buy, but rather than being released... he starts yet another range of minis that I would love to buy... not a very good way to get my money, IMO.
Also, the Graven robots look to me like they weren't properly post-processed by you. When working with 3d prints, you have to sand/polish the prints, as the printing process results in 'stairstepping' which appears as the texture shown here. The alternative is to use a better printer/material, it costs more but the output is much better and requires considerably less post-processing.
aka_mythos wrote:
If it didn't clash with the particular aesthetic of these models... well it would be interesting to see someone design something that just takes the striations into consideration to give a model "texture."
I've seen the texturing used on 'wood' surfaces before to good effect.
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Post by: aka_mythos
chaos0xomega wrote:
aka_mythos wrote:
If it didn't clash with the particular aesthetic of these models... well it would be interesting to see someone design something that just takes the striations into consideration to give a model "texture."
I've seen the texturing used on 'wood' surfaces before to good effect.
I know this is a bit off topic but texturing specific surfaces is probably one of those things GW could really do with some of there plastic kits but don't. Things like chaos vehicles would really get alot out of a texture on there armor... the FW nurgle stuff is the closest, but there are other texture applications as well.
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Post by: MOTN
Casting has been an issue with regards to scheduling. Not ideal but I'm working on it to ensure as soon as I pull the trigger and open the webstore I have a sufficiently solid infrastructure behind me.
On the plus side whilst the initial live date has been delayed this puts me ahead of my sculpting schedule which in turn creates a healthy release schedule.
Miniatures of the North is a separate entity from Troll Forged.
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Post by: Mr. Burning
Damnit!
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Post by: Grundz
Looking forward to all the robots! 
I'm sure /someone/ *cough* would take the bad models off your hands at a discount ;D
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Post by: chaos0xomega
IceSword wrote:Casting has been an issue with regards to scheduling. Not ideal but I'm working on it to ensure as soon as I pull the trigger and open the webstore I have a sufficiently solid infrastructure behind me.
On the plus side whilst the initial live date has been delayed this puts me ahead of my sculpting schedule which in turn creates a healthy release schedule.
Miniatures of the North is a separate entity from Troll Forged.
So am I to understand that Troll Forged is the manufacturer of your range of minis?
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Post by: MOTN
I'm looking at a few different manufacturers, Troll Forged have a big workload and supply other small companies behind the scenes.
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Post by: brettz123
Hopefully you can get those robots fixed.
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Post by: H.B.M.C.
Shame about the robots. I hope they get fixed because they look great.
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Post by: MajorTom11
No fixing them, not with that particular 3d printing technology anyways... It's additive, it works by applying layer upon layer of quick-setting powders like perfectly cut sheets of paper one on top of the other. Unfortunately, the powdery nature of the construction is really apparant when it sets, as it has a texture somewhat like a whetstone or a sanding block. No good for mini'ing. Believe me, I've thought about it, one of my client's has a machine like that!
The best way to get minis out of 3d printers is the subtractive process, start with a block of wax, let a computer controlled laser cut it away, then use the wax to make a mold. This method is commonly used by jewelery makers.
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Post by: chaos0xomega
MajorTom11 wrote:No fixing them, not with that particular 3d printing technology anyways... It's additive, it works by applying layer upon layer of quick-setting powders like perfectly cut sheets of paper one on top of the other. Unfortunately, the powdery nature of the construction is really apparant when it sets, as it has a texture somewhat like a whetstone or a sanding block. No good for mini'ing. Believe me, I've thought about it, one of my client's has a machine like that!
The best way to get minis out of 3d printers is the subtractive process, start with a block of wax, let a computer controlled laser cut it away, then use the wax to make a mold. This method is commonly used by jewelery makers.
I'm sorry but this is entirely wrong. While the subtractive method gives you a finer finish off the bat, you can use the additive process to good effect with some gentle sanding w/ a ultrafine grit paper or steel wool.
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Post by: MajorTom11
Ya, but that kinda precludes the point of 3d printing a bit no?
A: You make a pretty unlikely assumption that you would be able to sand all the nooks and cranies of a miniature, which is pretty darn tough at the best of times.
B: That 3D printed items this thin and small are brittle as heck
Like I said, I have actual real experience with these and discussions with professional users of the technology. There is a reason you don't see mini companies going this route.
However, as you point out, there are ways to salvage them (however prohibitively time-consuming) and I can see where my previous post could have sounded as if I was talking in absolutes. I have experience but I wouldn't bet my life on my expertise let's put it that way lol!
If I am wrong about it or my info is outdated, I would actually be pretty happy about it as it would be a great tool for everyone to have at their disposal, both big and small companies and individuals alike!
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Post by: chaos0xomega
MajorTom11 wrote:Ya, but that kinda precludes the point of 3d printing a bit no?
A: You make a pretty unlikely assumption that you would be able to sand all the nooks and cranies of a miniature, which is pretty darn tough at the best of times.
B: That 3D printed items this thin and small are brittle as heck
Like I said, I have actual real experience with these and discussions with professional users of the technology. There is a reason you don't see mini companies going this route.
However, as you point out, there are ways to salvage them (however prohibitively time-consuming) and I can see where my previous post could have sounded as if I was talking in absolutes. I have experience but I wouldn't bet my life on my expertise let's put it that way lol!
If I am wrong about it or my info is outdated, I would actually be pretty happy about it as it would be a great tool for everyone to have at their disposal, both big and small companies and individuals alike!
I'm pretty sure that spartan games uses the additive process, as does dreamforge games for their leviathan kits...
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Post by: ph34r
MajorTom11, I think you need to research 3d printing a bit more. 3d printing materials are available in any combination of detailed, strong, flexible, metal, etc. The more detailed and strong, generally the more expensive the material.
There is a black, white, and clear detailed material available from Shapeways, a 3d printing service. It is very high quality.
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Post by: chaos0xomega
Shapeways? High quality? Hardly. Shapeways is passable, average at best, there are other companies out there capable of doing far more detail.
http://moddler.com/
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Post by: Vitruvian XVII
Id definitely be willing to buy those Robots still  Seriously.
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Post by: MajorTom11
I know there is more than one, I am just speaking specifically on the powder printers, which are the only ones I have direct experience with. Who knows, maybe their printer is just balls and there are better even in powders! (although they insist it is one of the higher quality ones... they make prototypes for industrial machining on it)
Didn't mean to start a black and white argument boys, just wanted to mention my opinion that the work involved in saving those particular gritty prints, and the chance sanding alone would be sufficient was pretty low, just IMO.
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Post by: Kroothawk
BTW cyclonus' Alien transport bug now celebrates its first anniversary on Ed's shelf to be moulded
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Post by: Gargskull
Damn shame about those robots, glad to hear the junkbots won't be affected though.
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Post by: BaronIveagh
Actually, you know, even as rough as they are, that would be a great power armor armature for those of us who like to greenstuff our own...
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Post by: Malika2
A little message from Philip!
Ian Mountain's Pirate Merc 2:
Mati's Space Pirate Dwarf:
Rikard's Ganger Girl (now in metal)
Mati's Pigman Mercenary: (now in metal)
Ian Mountain's Pirate Captain (now in metal)
Ed's Pirate Mercenary:
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Post by: Kroothawk
Malika2 wrote:Mati's Space Pirate Dwarf:
I am sure I have seen that guy running a FLGS
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Post by: Malika2
Maybe it's by the same sculptor? Could you post a link of it?
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Post by: Vitruvian XVII
I think Kroot was saying it looks like an FLGS owner?
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Post by: Malika2
Oh...heheheh...lolz!
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Post by: greenskin lynn
Kroothawk wrote:Malika2 wrote:Mati's Space Pirate Dwarf:
I am sure I have seen that guy running a FLGS
now we just need a model of a kid stealing MtG cards running from him
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Post by: Kroothawk
Vitruvian XVII wrote:I think Kroot was saying it looks like an FLGS owner?
I think it looks like 50% of all FLGS owners
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Post by: Malika2
Update from Ed:
Almost done, little bits needed and cutting and molding begins. The teen is 60mm btw, big nasty trolls but fit well on 40mm bases. Could also be nice hill giants, thus the reason I scaled them up slightly. Might fit a couple of niches.
Update from Icesword:
The casts are in!!
To recap, I got someone in the UK to mold these up, I ordered 20 of them (5 spins of the mold) to test them out and for personal use, and on Monday I'll be getting the mold shipped out to Ed to sell these through TFM.
I really like these... I remember a lot of people didn't. Put my money where my mouth was and here they are.
Taken various photos for use in the TFM webstore or for advertising.
What Ed is going to get when he spins the mold:
What I suggest Ed sells in the store. If you order 5 spins of the mold you get 20 minis and 5 accessory sprues (allowing you to make 5 troops with the thigh armour and different heads: heads with the face plates removed or with the gas mask face. There's also a spare helmet hollowed out and a spare rifle.)
Here's the dolly/armature. I'm still not decided on what to do with this, I guess I'll leave it to Ed. Lets just put it on sale? Only allow it to be used in a casting via TFM. No freebies for people. Lets make it part of a group effort/sculpting challenge.
Xavkon Chemosoldier
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Post by: Malika2
I wasn't 100% sure if you were planning on seeing these all released, hence I didn't post them yet.
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Post by: Neffertech
I love the little guy in the chair.
He reminds me of Kuato from Total Recall. "Quaaaaiid"
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Post by: deadman564
God I love TF i just bought some stuff from the lizard-man line for my Mordhiem warband
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Post by: Malika2
New release, Nathonicus' Ice Raider is finally done!
Order him here for $16.99
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Post by: BaronIveagh
But do they smell bad on the outside?
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Post by: Malika2
More releases!!!
Icesword's Mutant Overlord
Mutant Leader:
Mutant Dregs (multipart kit!):
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Post by: Commander Cain
Cool stuff! The overlord is full of character.
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Post by: Nicorex
Malika2 wrote:New release, Nathonicus' Ice Raider is finally done!
Cool Saber Toothed Taun Taun's!
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Post by: Malika2
The new vampire is almost done. Ed wasn't totally happy about the cast, most likely that it will be done in a month or so.
I have to remold these again, not happy at all. : Tried a new silicon and it softens details way to much. Also looks powdery to me but anyway he should be for order in a month or so when I get the money for more rubber:
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Post by: Kroothawk
Looks like he is working on a complete privates army
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Post by: Piousman
thebadsmile pictures seem to be broken.
Vampire looks impressive.
- Piousman
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Post by: Vitruvian XVII
That techno assassin thingy by badsmile is awesome!
I want 10 (preferably in more than 1 pose )
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Post by: Przemas
Assassin is simply stunning - great pose and proportions. Totally love it!
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Post by: metallifan
Will we get a City Wall to go with the Mongoblins? 
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Post by: MajorTom11
Przemas wrote:Assassin is simply stunning - great pose and proportions. Totally love it!
big +1 from me, details are great and everything, but the big thing mini's lack in general for me is this exact kind of thing, well balanced, kinetic poses that convey an emotion, as opposed to the generic stand with gun, lean forward with sword look.
Great job!
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Post by: Malika2
Burano is working on something for Borak's Wastelander project:
Ed is also working on something new:
Two other submissions by Burano:
Alien Adventurer:
The first of the adventurous aliens.
- Designed to fit 28mm scale.
- The miniature is made with only green stuff (and a little putty brown)
- Does not contain plastic or adhesive.
- The arms and head are modeled separately and attached to the body with putty to facilitate cutting, if necessary.
Photos:
Scifi Pilot Girl:
This is my first sci-fi girl finished.
28mm scale. No heroic. (It is about 25 mm to the eyes)
- Modeled with "super sculpey firm" and "green stuff".
- Does not contain plastic or adhesive.
- The arms are modeled separately and attached to the body with putty to facilitate cutting, if necessary.
Photos:
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Post by: Baron von Felixton
Whats with all the crazy muscled beasts? They look good and are sculpted well but they all look far too similar
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Post by: Zefig
The new musclebeast does certainly bear a strong resemblance to the early vampire sculpting, but I'm sure the big differentiation is going to come through the details. I'm guessing some sort of werewolf maybe?
The alien adventurer is pretty cool. The pilot is looking really good, and I'm already pretty interested in getting one when they're available. Because the rest of it's so good though, I feel the need to mention that I think the feet/boots area could use a bit more work. The whole area looks a lot rougher and less detailed than the rest of the mini.
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Post by: BrookM
Even though I already have a pile of them, do want that pilot girl to help strengthen the squadron!
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Post by: Malika2
We finally got a facebook page!
LINK!
It will be updated in time!
Grimstonefire is working on a new dwarf:
Ed is still working on his Great Old One:
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Post by: Malika2
Troll have been cast, expect them soon!
Burano is working on more sci fi:
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Post by: Earthbeard
Love the Alien adventurer and grimstones new dwarf.
The Alien reminds a little of either a hammerhead or starwars verpine.
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Post by: Malika2
Ed's Trolls are finally out!
LINK
You can order the Troll family here
We've also got a new Jabberwock model out! Check it out here!
The model can be ordered here
Ed's vampire and ghast are also finished! LINK, the can be ordered here!
Vampire:
Ghast:
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Post by: Kroothawk
Getting all those nude monsters is okay I guess, but I am losing faith that Bock's and cyclonus' Tyranid sculpts will be released before GW's second Tyranid wave. Cyclonus' Alien transporter is on Ed's shelf for 14-15 months now, could have been the first Tervigon alternative by far back then.
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Post by: Borak
I'll get on to Ed about the big bug. find out whats going on for you
in the mean time heres a sneek peak of some stuff that should be out by the end of april. its from Eds moorkeep setting. i'm not sure of the sculptor but i'lll find out
men, elves and goblins
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Post by: Wolf
Oh my the top two and the middle ones on the right (apart from the Goblins) remind me so much of Morrowind, those elite guards and the guards of the sand towns. may have to haev a dabble when released.
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Post by: Hatemonger
I love the disclaimer on the store page:
" Warning: These Trolls are naked and really gross. They will give you nightmares just looking at them, and probably permanently damage your psyche if you try to paint them."
You can't fault him for being honest!
I like them as a concept, but I'm not sure I can see myself putting them on a tabletop at my FLGS among the Yu-Gi-Oh players and random passers-by.
Any chance of an optional clothing add-on pack?
- H8
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Post by: poipo32
A small scrap of greenstuff will make good clothing.
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Post by: Cruentus
Or a quick snip with some sprue cutters... <snip>
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Post by: Dez
Those Moorkeep models are great!
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Post by: aurelion
The elves, men and goblins look very intresting indeed
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Post by: The Dreadnote
Sci-fi sketches show promise. Worm looks proper nasty!
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Post by: Malika2
We've got some new Goblins out! The models are sculpted by Vasiliev Mikhail.
LINK
The models can be ordered here for $3 each!
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Post by: Malika2
Vasiliev Mikhail also made some Elves: LINK.
You can order them here!
Elven Witch:
Elven Witch' familiar:
Elven Warrior with double-handed sword:
Elven Warrior with sword and shield:
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Post by: Malika2
New fantasy humans are out!
Andrew May's Executioner is out! A scary fellow with a big axe, great for any barbarian horde!
Order the metal model here for $4!
Vasiliev Mikhail’s Slayer and Spearman have also been released! The resin models can be ordered here for $4 each!
Slayer:
Spearman:
By the way, one of our forum members, N810, painted up Rikard's Lizardman Warrior, you can view the pictures here
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Post by: Boss Salvage
Ooooo dig them worms, been looking for something like them for my Nurgley legions ...
- Salvage
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Post by: Malika2
I don't think he worms will take that long to come out. I can't give you any real ETA though, but so far Ed's stuff generally sells well so I guess he will try to push these ones for a quicker release.
On other news...remember this fella?
The original Ice Wraith, now called a Spectre is out! He can be ordered here for $5.
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Post by: Malika2
Small update on the worms...
This is the teaser before I get good shots for Philip.
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Post by: RiTides
*Furiously trying to think of something I can use the worm for*
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*Giving up and deciding I might just order it anyway!*
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Post by: Malika2
Ok guys, the Worm Grubs are out! You can order them here for $15 each, or order all three types for $32 or order six of them for $60!
Worm Grub A:
Worm Grub B:
Worm Grub C:
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Post by: insaniak
Those are wonderfully icky.
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Post by: Vitruvian XVII
Blimey, Ed really does prioritise his own minis!
That said, they are very nice, now if only i could fine a use for them...
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Post by: Malika2
Vitruvian XVII wrote:Blimey, Ed really does prioritise his own minis!
That said, they are very nice, now if only i could fine a use for them...
That's primarily because those are the models that tend to sell best...
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Post by: Vitruvian XVII
Oh i see no problem with it, hes a fantastic sculptor! Was purely a passing comment, apologies for not wording it better 
Edit: Oops, double post...
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Post by: Malika2
Vitruvian XVII wrote:Oh i see no problem with it, hes a fantastic sculptor! Was purely a passing comment, apologies for not wording it better
Edit: Oops, double post...
Sorry if I sounded a bit harsh there, it was late and I had a long day of reviewing papers whilst being half hung over.
Thing is that TFM is a small company and Ed also does other commission stuff and other jobs on the side to be able to keep doing this for the sculptors but also to sustain himself, which is the reason why some of the miniatures take so long to be released. He prioritizes some stuff (including his own miniatures) because he knows they will bring in enough revenue to keep on going.
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Post by: Malika2
To quote one of our members, Philip Sibbering, TFM's webmaster and webdesigner:
I have been messing about with the Org concepts some more. I came up with one I liked in a doodle while on the telephone. Funny how inspiration strikes when you are not really trying! I scanned the scrap of paper into Photoshop and worked it up. The Orgs are the Sciror version of Orcs, but I wanted them to be even meaner looking (if that’s possible), a mix between 40K’s Orks, rage zombies (from 28 days), and a dash of crocodile. Notable differences are the lack of lips (I may play up the shark teeth angle a bit more in later versions), the skeletal nose, and rounded ears.
Hive Trygon has been busy working on some busts for Philip's design that will probably be released as well.
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Post by: Sheep
Theres a hell of a lot more teeth in that model then there are in the illustration, but they both look excellent.
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Post by: Marcin Ciszewicz
Fabulous sculpts, all of them. I definitely need to find a place where I could buy your stuff in my country. Those Elves are nice... and maybe it's just me, but their helmets have something in common with "Alien".
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Post by: Malika2
@Sheep: I know, Ed is currently experimenting with the Org design a bit, which will be done through busts. Once he completed those he will give it a shot at making some Org miniatures.
@Marcin Ciszewicz: You could buy the miniatures from the online store.
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Post by: Bossasaurus
Love it. Its very reptilian.
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Post by: MajorTom11
I like the org concept art quit a bit better than the bust so far. The bust has really completely deviated to the point they are unrelated for me, head shape, proportion and details are not accurate at all...
Does it mean the bust is bad? Not at all, without comparison or expectations derived from the art, it pretty cool in and of itself.
That being said, I think that drawing really deserves an accurate sculpt of it's own, without tinkering.
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Post by: Malika2
Don't worry about that, but do note that stuff is still in the concept stages. Ed will probably be doing several other busts before doing the miniatures. Also note that the Org are very "changable" as a species, meaning that many different versions of them could exist.
Flokr has also been working on some concepts for the Org, based on Philip's artwork:
Our discussion on the Org can be found here.
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Post by: Piousman
the Render looks a lot better. The existing bust is too ... deamony for me. Too many hard lines and ridges.
Liking the concept a lot.
- Piousman
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Post by: kenshin620
Huzzah, more german helmeted possibly gasmasked greatcoat troopers!
Guns look very shotgunny to me
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Post by: cainex1
Those goblins have a great Labyrinth feel. I approve 110%
Now... where's Jareth?
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Post by: MOTN
Additional pics and the sprues:
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Post by: Commander Cain
Ooh, they look very nice indeed! Great for vertrans/stormtropers
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Post by: LavuranGuard
Neat, will order some of the Chem guys just as soon as I know where I'll be living after next month, ideal for some of the elites in the PDF fandex on which I'm working.
IceSword, any idea when we might see Cavalry or heavy weapons teams for the great coat guys?
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Post by: lord_blackfang
Malika2 wrote:First of all, Icesword's Chem-Soldiers:
The question on everyone's mind: how will the price compare to WF's Greatcoats?
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lord_blackfang wrote:Malika2 wrote:First of all, Icesword's Chem-Soldiers:
The question on everyone's mind: how will the price compare to WF's Greatcoats?
Well Troll Forged greatcoats are about 20 for $40 and their trenchers are 20 for $45 so probably around that pricerange
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Post by: MOTN
LavuranGuard wrote:Neat, will order some of the Chem guys just as soon as I know where I'll be living after next month, ideal for some of the elites in the PDF fandex on which I'm working.
IceSword, any idea when we might see Cavalry or heavy weapons teams for the great coat guys?
I'm told there are virtually no sales of my sculpts so cavalry and heavy weapons teams probably won't happen. I'm focused purely on Miniatures of the North for the time being but might get back to heroic scale in the future for Troll Forged.
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Post by: LavuranGuard
That's really sad to hear, I really like your sculpts. I'm planning on buying a number more in a few months time when I know where I'll be living - all purchases are on hold until then.
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Post by: Boss Salvage
Chem-Soldiers are nice and simple sci-fi troopers, definitely dig 'em. Guns are maybe a bit blocky but I'm kind of liking them that way, and would be easy enough to zazz up I'd think.
- Salvage
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Post by: Scottywan82
WHOA! Are those plastic?
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Post by: Malika2
No, at the moment Troll Forged Miniatures does not have the capability to produce plastic miniatures, I assume the Chem-Soldiers will either be metal or resin, or both.
As for other news, Andrew May's armored goblins are out! LINK. You can see the pictures a few posts back. The armored goblins can be ordered here for $3.50 each or for $14.50 for the set of five!
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Post by: Malika2
Icesword's Chemsoldiers released!
The three piece metal figured can be order here for the following prices:
-1 for $4
-5 for $18.50
-10 for $35
-20 for $65
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Post by: Kanluwen
Very Helghast-y.
Considered doing one based off the Helghast 'Marksmen'?
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Post by: Boss Salvage
A part of me has already started scheming up a henchmen-spam Coteaz GK army using these chem-soliders as its base. I'm trying to smother that part with a pillow to get it to stop, but not having too much luck
- Salvage
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Post by: ph34r
They actually look very good. The coats look exactly like my guard army's coats which means they have a decent chance of making it into my army.
Much more high quality than your previous sci-fi troopers in my opinion.
If you sold the legs separately I reckon you would sell a TON for IG players. Maybe like $15 per 10 legs set?
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Post by: lord_blackfang
I hate to be the negative nancy in a 3-rd party product thread, but I really don't see any point in buying these over WF's plastics. The body detail is about the same but the cardboard guns make them look like bad IG cosplayers.
I think you would be better off just selling the legs as ph34a said.
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Post by: ph34r
lord_blackfang wrote:I hate to be the negative nancy in a 3-rd party product thread, but I really don't see any point in buying these over WF's plastics. The body detail is about the same but the cardboard guns make them look like bad IG cosplayers.
I think you would be better off just selling the legs as ph34a said.
As someone who is usually the negative nancy in 3rd party model threads, I can say that these are pretty good as things go. WGF's models are really really bad. The detail is blobby, the coats have nonsensical physics, and their guns look really dumb. I will definitely give you the fact that the guns on these models are totally bland and detail-less. But slap on a lasgun, which I assume most people will want to do, and it becomes very good.
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Post by: MOTN
Re: separate legs in greatcoats, is this really the case?
I could make 5 in about as many hours but I often think that's an expensive army: a box of cadians and then some TFM legs?
It's a tricky call to make, I guess it's the lasguns that polish off a greatcoat mini and make it look 40k?
If some of these Chemotroopers get sold then I'd be keen to expand the range, already working on an upgrade sprue consisting of a backpack, new head and beefed up gun.
Keen for input and suggestions on my 28mm heroic sculpts, happy to field ideas over at TFM forum.
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Post by: LavuranGuard
IceSword wrote:Re: separate legs in greatcoats, is this really the case?
I could make 5 in about as many hours but I often think that's an expensive army: a box of cadians and then some TFM legs?
It's a tricky call to make, I guess it's the lasguns that polish off a greatcoat mini and make it look 40k?
If some of these Chemotroopers get sold then I'd be keen to expand the range, already working on an upgrade sprue consisting of a backpack, new head and beefed up gun.
Keen for input and suggestions on my 28mm heroic sculpts, happy to field ideas over at TFM forum.
Definitely be ordering some Chem troopers as soon as I'm sorted on a new location, but personally I'd say don't worry about the guns, as most people will be swapping them for 40K ones...it's those that tie them into the setting in my view so just make the hands capable of taking IG weapons.
Simon
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Post by: ph34r
IceSword wrote:Re: separate legs in greatcoats, is this really the case?
I could make 5 in about as many hours but I often think that's an expensive army: a box of cadians and then some TFM legs?
It's a tricky call to make, I guess it's the lasguns that polish off a greatcoat mini and make it look 40k?
If some of these Chemotroopers get sold then I'd be keen to expand the range, already working on an upgrade sprue consisting of a backpack, new head and beefed up gun.
Keen for input and suggestions on my 28mm heroic sculpts, happy to field ideas over at TFM forum.
I can't speak for the entirety of 40k IG players but I have always been under the impression that greatcoats have always been in demand from IG players. A set of coats only that meshed well with Cadian torsos would be a profitable kit in my opinion. I would definitely buy some, making my own is a pain in the ass as my molds degrade. It really makes the prospect of adding 20-30 troops to my army too much effort to deal with.
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Post by: Malika2
New WIPs!
Burano started working on some Orcs:
(human model for scale)
Orc pets:
Ed started working on a Ghoul which you can view here! Oh yeah, and check the progress of his Minotaur!
Oh yeah, and Icesword's next package for the Redemption Sector:
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Post by: LavuranGuard
Cultitsts, sweet!
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Post by: Malika2
Nicolas Genovese’s Zombies – released!
You can order them here for:
-1 for $3.50
-3 for $9
-10 for $28
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Uuum not keen on the zombies with weapons ..but that orc is love at first sight !
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Post by: BaronIveagh
CURNOW wrote:Uuum not keen on the zombies with weapons ..but that orc is love at first sight !
I love the zombies with M-16's in the one Resident Evil novel years ago. 'Night of the Living Death Squad' is a phrase I cannot help but remember with a smile.
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Post by: vitki
That orc is tunring out nicely. The lower body is very reminicent of the Rackham trolls.
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Post by: Malika2
More stuff from Burano:
Bounty Hunter with Droid:
Ok, new figure.
Bounty Hunter:
- Approx 28mm to the eyes.
- No heroic scale.
- The arms can be cut easily.
- Brown and green stuff.
Droid:
- The heads are made from a plastic ball.
- Two pieces.
Droid:
Goblin Voodoo Shaman:
- The model consists of three parts: body, head and scythe. (Three different head models)
- Scale fantasy, not GW.
- Sculpted in green stuff, the blade of the scythe is made from plastic.
Nt. I have improved some details from, the hand holding the doll and others.
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Post by: The Dreadnote
Love the bounty hunter, will definitely have to pick one up at some point.
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Post by: inqscott
Digging the bounty hunter
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Post by: Padre
The droid reminds me of an Enclave Eyebot!
Can really see just the head sitting on top of a clear flying base, as a counts-as servo-skull.
Not really impressed by the lack of facial detail on the bounty hunter, and looks very "spindly" and out of proportion. His armour is good, though.
Padre^.
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Post by: MOTN
WIP prototype:
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Post by: ph34r
Looks really good so far. Are those greatcoat legs intended for sale?
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Post by: Malika2
@ph34r: That is the plan!
How do I get one of those Cthulhu worms?
You can order them here. Automatically Appended Next Post: By the way, more WIPs:
Burano started working on some undead stuff:
Icesword is busy with more stuff for his Redemption Sector:
But also new greatcoat wearing infantry:
Also, the upgrade pack for the Chem Soldiers:
Ed started working on some Ghouls, you can check them out here!
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Post by: LavuranGuard
wow, loads of cool stuff there from Icesword!
Going to need a load of his stuff for my PDF army.
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Post by: BaronIveagh
NICE new IG.
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Post by: lord_blackfang
I love the scarecrows.
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Post by: Malika2
For the old school lovers, Josef ochmann's Warriors are out!
The models are cast in resin and can be ordered here for $2 each!
By the way, a little update from Technoscream:
...Its about time I finished this! Thanks to everyone for all the support and feedback on this project.
The main part that needed finishing on this kit was the turret, and as you'll see below, I'm all done!
[Complete Robot Tank Kit + Robot Gunslinger Kit ]
[Complete Robot Tank Kit + Robot Gunslinger Kit ]
[Here you can see you have options for claws or more guns! (You can attach any of the 6 guns here)]
[Turret kit, can be elevated and turned 360 (your choice of 6 guns)]
[Turret kit, can be elevated and turned 360 (your choice of 6 guns)]
[if you choose to glue this adaptor plate to the bottom of the turret, it will then be compatible with other tank kits, for example Space Marine tanks. ]
There you go, I hope you guys like it, and possibly pick up one or two of your own once they become available in the store! ;D
Thanks
Oh yeah, and Icesword's artwork for the Clowner drones:
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Post by: Thrax
Those scarecrows and the "futuristic soldiers" are awesome!
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
is there somewhere a built up pic of the walker tank from technoscream... looks very cool!
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Post by: Padre
Love the turret! Very cool!
Also, second the call for the picture of the complete built tank and gunslinger robot!
Padre^.
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Post by: Malika2
Check out the progress of the robot tank over here!
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
thanks malika2
cool, thats so good looking...i think i have to try that out as an idea...sadly that nice model will be currently way over my budgetplans...
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Post by: Malika2
I have some very sad news. We've received news that one of our friends and sculptors, Arran Lewis (Borak) passed away on May 7th. He was a very talented sculptor, artist, writer and friend and will be missed dearly by all of us.
I'm sorry I can't bring any better news today, I'm still in shock here. :(
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Post by: BaronIveagh
Malika2 wrote:I have some very sad news. We've received news that one of our friends and sculptors, Arran Lewis (Borak) passed away on May 7th. He was a very talented sculptor, artist, writer and friend and will be missed dearly by all of us.
I'm sorry I can't bring any better news today, I'm still in shock here. :(
My Condolences to his friends and family.
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Post by: j3r03n
My condolences. It is never easy to lose a friend.
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Post by: Padre
Mal,
My sincerest condolences.
Padre^.
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Post by: mindfield
Condolences to him.
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Post by: Malika2
Thanks for the kind words everybody! We have decided to continue Borak's post-apocalyptic Wastelander project in his honour. We don't fully know how to do it yet, but it will come...
On other news, Josef Ochmann's Knights are out! You can order the resin models here for $2 each!
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Post by: MajorTom11
wow... latest stuff looks awesome good stuff Mal!
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Post by: LavuranGuard
those are nice sculpts.
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Post by: LavuranGuard
Icesword, any idea when those IG legs might be available?
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Post by: Malika2
Mati's Bloated Demon released!
Standing 4" (10cm) tall, this resin kit comes in three parts. One body and two hand options, one pointing and another one holding a sword. You can order the model here for $35!
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Post by: aka_mythos
Nice! A bloated demon that actually looks like it can walk.
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Post by: Malika2
Thanks dude! Noticed your evil dwarf army, thought you might like this model! Automatically Appended Next Post: By the way, did I already post this one?
It can be ordered here!
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Post by: Wehrkind
Oooh I like that a lot! Not a terrible price either.
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Post by: aka_mythos
I saw that when it went up on the site... I love it, its a solid model.
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Post by: Piousman
I hope the Scarecrow models come with removable shields. I have some designs for them already, but would suck to have to remove the shields.
- Piousman
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Post by: Malika2
Well, here are the pictures of the Scarecrows and Undead hero, ready for casting!
Ok, Scarecrow and undead hero for evaluation.
- Sculpted in super sculpey firm, green stuff and plasticcard.
- Approximately 28mm to the eyes.
My plan is to expand this range with more figures and accessories.
Next on the list is a set of arms equipped with polearm for the scarecrow and two heroes that I have already started to sculpt.
cheers !!
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Post by: combat engineer
Any plans to do a modern/ sci-fi weapons pack for the scare crows. I see a LaTD/ Traitor IG army written all over them.
Mat 
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Post by: Boss Salvage
Digging them scarecrows! More arms and maybe a 4th body would be very cool for unit-size possibilities ...
- Salvage
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Post by: Malika2
At the moment it will be just this, I think you can already create interesting regiments with this, just switch around a bit, maybe some more "extensive conversion work could also do the trick. Burano did mention that he wanted to do arms with different types of weapons such as spears and maybe even pikes. As for the scifi weapons, I doubt we will see that, however..that doesn't mean you can't convert them yourselves.
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Post by: aka_mythos
Those scarecrows are awesome... I have no use for them, but I'm trying to find one.
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Post by: Murdock129
The scarecrows look great, very eery. They would make great counts as in a Chaos Daemon army IMO
What I'm really looking forward to now are some more of Kyte's fishmen
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Post by: Grot 6
Those scarecrows need to be in a Dr. Who minis game, or in Superfigs...
Good looking sculpts. Look even better controling a couple of bases of bat or crow swarms.
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Post by: Malika2
@Aka_mythos: start an undead army!
@Murdock: If I'm not mistaken Ed is very busy with casting some of Kyte stuff, it's taking quite some time since money is a very scarce thing at the moment, I guess many of us can relate to that! :(
@Grot 6: Swarms is something we should definitely look into, as for Dr Who...our Sciror project has some Dr Who influences in there!
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Post by: Malika2
We have three new models out (technically five)! All of them done by Burano. They can be ordered here!
First is the Mystery Gunslinger for $2.50:
Second is the Alien Mantis Adventurer for $2:
And finally the Alien Merchant with Droids for $6:
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Post by: poipo32
Wow those are cheap for the quality of the sculpts
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
the droids are cute... could they be sold seperatly?
vik
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Post by: poipo32
For that price you could just throw away the mini you don't like.
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
now that`d be a crime^^
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Post by: Scarper
Troll Forged are awesome. Just thought you should know
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Post by: Malika2
Waspfactory's (username) Pitfiend is finally out! Order it here for $19.99!
Mati also has two new sculpts out, both are busts! They can be ordered here for $5 each!
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Post by: Murdock129
That Pitfeind is absoloutly gorgeous, it's going down on my (admittedly rather long) list of things to buy for sure
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Post by: Scarper
Those busts have excellent faces! The second guy's neck looks a tad long, but I like them both
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Post by: poipo32
If the pit fiend was smaller I'd be all over it, it'd be a great Blood Pact Blood Wolf. Otherwise I'll try to find it a role anyway.
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Post by: frozenwastes
It was cool to see this thread. I hadn't heard of Troll Forged before. I'm glad I found out about them.
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Post by: Padre
poipo32 wrote: it'd be a great Blood Pact Blood Wolf...
I didn't know Mat Ward had written anything to with the Blood Pact....
Does the Blood Pact Blood Wolf come with Blood Claws, Blood Jaws or Bloodstrike missiles on its Blood-Flanks?
OT, love the models - good work.
Padre^.
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Post by: -Loki-
I just saw the incredible Nightmare and Jabberwock models. If the throne wasn't sculpted into the Nightmare, I'd use it for a zombie dragon (it's big enough by far). But I can't find a good seated female to use in place of the supplied rider.
The Jabberwock is very tempting to use as a nightmare though (mainly want to use that as a Nightmare because it's not so huge).
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Post by: poipo32
Padre wrote:poipo32 wrote: it'd be a great Blood Pact Blood Wolf...
I didn't know Mat Ward had written anything to with the Blood Pact....
Does the Blood Pact Blood Wolf come with Blood Claws, Blood Jaws or Bloodstrike missiles on its Blood-Flanks?
OT, love the models - good work.
Padre^.
Blood Wolves are daemons of Khorne.
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Post by: Hatemonger
Those spacers are cool! I don't have much use for the busts, but I like the Pit Fiend. I'd love to see some alternate heads for it. The price is nice on all those, too.
A lot of great stuff this week, but I don't recognize the sculptors. Are they new?
- H8
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Post by: dagsta2
is this a ad ?
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Post by: Malika2
Hatemonger wrote:Those spacers are cool! I don't have much use for the busts, but I like the Pit Fiend. I'd love to see some alternate heads for it. The price is nice on all those, too.
A lot of great stuff this week, but I don't recognize the sculptors. Are they new?
- H8
I doubt that will happen though :( We haven't really been able to reach the sculptor who submitted the models. I think Ed just got lucky to get the final approval for release but that's it, haven't seen the guy on the forum for so long!
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Post by: Thrax
The mantis adventurer would be perfect (with a few mods) for Tau air caste. Just swap the heads, trim the feet, and replace the guns, and voila. Nice and cheap, and looks great.
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Post by: vitki
Scarper wrote:Troll Forged are awesome. Just thought you should know
Yes they are. I have a couple of the lizardman pieces and they put the GW figs to shame.
I think that new pit fiend would look pretty coold as a skaven giant rat too. Maybe sculpt some patch fur onto it?
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Post by: Malika2
More Lizardmen are on the way! Build/Rikard, the sculptor, was working on some new stuff! He also sculpted a Lizardman for Avatars of War. You might want to check that one out as well!
By the way, some new WIP:
First of all Burano is working on some new scifi stuff:
Started a new alien.
I was looking for something like a gecko man. He will be equipped with some type of rifle. The legs and head still need more work.
And, some progress on girl.
And Maxxev has been working on a scifi dwarf gunslinger character, I think it has been approved for casting, only I can't give you an ETA for its release.
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Post by: H.B.M.C.
Love the detail on the alien warrior.
And more Techno-Union is always good.
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Post by: Kanluwen
Sweet googity moogity.
Those backpacks are freaking amazing.
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Post by: insaniak
The alien warrior looks very promising.
Techno union look good, although their necks look a little stretched.
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Post by: Murdock129
The top one is beautiful and tyranid-like
The second one down I can't make heads or tails of
The Pitfiend looks great painted
And the aliens and techno-communications guys look great
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Post by: LavuranGuard
Digging the pit fiend! feel an order coming on very soon!
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Post by: Malika2
On other news, Troll Forged Miniatures has been invited to support the Heroes of Armageddon Charity Project. Icesword's Chemsoldiers have been donated to the cause! More info on that can be found here!
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Post by: LavuranGuard
Ok very soon, was very soon indeed LOL
How did I never notice/forget there were great coat blanks?
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Post by: lord marcus
LavuranGuard wrote:Ok very soon, was very soon indeed LOL
How did I never notice/forget there were great coat blanks?
I have some, they work very well. in fact, i think i need some more. Wish they had a bigger bundle of them than 20 though.
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Post by: Malika2
Well, since you also post on the TFM forums, you might want to try to ask Ed if he is willing to sell them in bigger bundles. However, I can imagine you could also simply order multiple bundles of 20.
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Post by: Sgt.Roadkill
any news on when th escarecrows will be available?
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Post by: deadman564
^ YES i would love some for Dnd and other goodies
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Post by: Earthbeard
Some nice looking WIP there.
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Post by: MOTN
Not too keen on these myself but if these mock up's tick enough boxes they can be progressed.
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Post by: LavuranGuard
IceSword wrote:Not too keen on these myself but if these mock up's tick enough boxes they can be progressed.
Please, waiting for these now to complete a squad of ISTs!
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Post by: kenshin620
Cool update, your growing range is shaping up
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Post by: Ozymandias
Those fantasy humans remind me a lot of the 80's era Citadel models. In other words, I love them!
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Post by: Malika2
Might be because these models/molds were bought off from Megaminis.
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Post by: RiTides
Ozymandias wrote:Those fantasy humans remind me a lot of the 80's era Citadel models. In other words, I love them!
I thought so, too! The above post explains that a bit  . So cool...
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Post by: Malika2
By the way, Ed is testing out his spincaster machine, this will eventually greatly help him in casting at a faster rate.
LINK!
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Post by: lord_blackfang
Oh, I thought you were releasing a 28mm scale spincaster model.. That would be so meta.
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Post by: Grimstonefire
@Malika
Has Ed indicated yet which models he's thinking of doing in plastic? Or will he try and move all of them over?
Or just use it for new moulds from now on?
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Post by: Malika2
Ed is still working on the plastic, he's working on his own "alloy" sort of speak, I think he was in the final stages of it, but you never know, can't guarantee anything at the moment until I have more info on that.
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Post by: Baiyuan
Wow, you guys got a lot going on. Every time I revisit your online shop I'm surprised by the amount of new (not to mention good) stuff you put out. I just wanted to congratulate you on that and wish you a lot of success.
Some time soon I'll have to place a wallet-murdering order...
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Post by: Kroothawk
Cyclonus' monster is "upcoming" since January 2010, so I won't hold my breath
BTW, this thing is huge:
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Post by: The Dreadnote
What the balls. That thing is huge and awesome looking.
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Post by: insaniak
It's very cool, but looks like it could use some sturdier legs.
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Post by: Kroothawk
You are free to lower the body to the ground and let the beast crawl.
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Post by: Malika2
Mati's assassin is out!!! The model can be ordered here for $6 and is released in resin.
By the way, check the update on Ed's Minotaur: LINK
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Post by: FoxPhoenix135
I like the basic premise of the assassin, but the pose is kinda odd to me. What is he doing, going into karate pose, when he has both a pistol and a sword in hand? I am not sure where the assassin is supposed be going here but I do like the basic design of him, with the skin-tight bodysuit and all.
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Post by: Malika2
Big news from Ed:
Got it today. Each mold will be a work of art like metal but so much faster than resin casting and stronger. I still need to fine tune the process a bit but most of our line is going to be converted to this where I can spin 12 or 16 figures at a time.
Here is a shot of the new plastic. I have to dye it yet when I mix the big production batches but I have pushed it far as possible. The only thing I can't get to work is the glue ability. It glues with super glue like resin but it will not melt with the other glue. I tried it and had that ability but the sacrifice was hard paint would scar it and it would bent easy with heat.
This stuff is hard and very, very good stuff. A huge accomplishment for us and I'm so, so happy it's finally done. Anyway for all of you waiting to see a picture.
One thing. I'm a bit slower atm with working out the bugs on this on placing orders and working to convert over to this product for a price drop on quite a few of the best and better sellers along with making some box type sets and such for the store. I'll be hard to get for a bit so please forgive me if slow.
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Post by: Kroothawk
Troll Forged goes Finecast LOL
Hope the miscast double axe is no sign for the future quality.
Edit. Ed says: No bubbles, harder and more heat resistant than resin. We will see.
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Post by: poipo32
From what I know of TFM, Ed will not market a sub par cast quality. So we won't have our hands on those until they are at least as good as the current resin and metal casts.
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Post by: BrookM
Having ordered from them before I'm sure they'll deliver many more quality product.
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Post by: insaniak
That is both awesome and hilarious at the same time. You go, Ed!
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Post by: porkuslime
Are you guys going to convert the Alien Brains to the new plastic? I was going to order a couple more, but if there is a price drop, I think I will anxiously await that..
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Post by: Fosner1703
Malika2 wrote:Big news from Ed:
The real truth is Ed is getting out of the model business and is going to start making cliche clocks.
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Post by: Ambull
Wicked stuff - this is pretty awesome.
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Post by: poipo32
Fosner1703 wrote:Malika2 wrote:Big news from Ed:
The real truth is Ed is getting out of the model business and is going to start making cliche clocks.
Clocks with only 11 hours?
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Post by: Malika2
By the way, here is a shot of one of the new plastic figures with the dye in the plastic.
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Post by: insaniak
Wow. Looks extremely promising.
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Post by: Malika2
We got a big discussion going on about the pricing of the new plastic goods and yes it is once again going a bit slower with the new releases. However, Ed is working on getting the plastic fixed...
In the meanwhile!
Mati's Dwarf Miner is out! The resin model can be ordered here for $5.
Icesword has two new cyborgs out! Order them here for $3 per figure.
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Post by: Farty Wiffmas
Wow, that assassin robot looks epic! Although I prefer the one without his face showing, because it looks more robotic.
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Post by: Murdock129
That thing is gorgeous, the one with the face on show particularily looks a lot like some kind of evil cyborg
Though I'm still waiting for some more of Kyte's Fishmen, in particular the Warturtle
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Post by: Malika2
A small message from Bocks:
Hey hey. I know Ed's real bizzay but I thought I should stick to protocol and post these pictures here. Finished Alien Behemoth:
Left
Front
Right (focussed on the crotch by accident but it's one of my favourite bits of the model so it's good to see anyway )
Rear right
Rear left
Ultra macro of the head
Hope you like!
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Post by: Symbio Joe
Hello there. You must be new around here .
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Post by: Baiyuan
The behemoth is lovely in a sick way, very well done!
Badsmile? I didn't know you worked with Mati, great guy, taught me a lot.
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Post by: Malika2
Ed lured him in if I wasn't mistaken, great guy with amazing sculpting skills!
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Post by: Kroothawk
When you said Alien Behemoth, I hoped for Cyclonus model that is on Ed's shelf for 20 months now.
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Post by: Malika2
At the moment Ed's main priority is to get the plastic up and ready. Since he also has a dayjob during the week, he can only do this during the weekends and any other moment of spare time he might have. More on that over here.
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Post by: Absolutionis
That's an impressively clean sculpt.
I hope the head is removable; it's make a really good basis for a Tyranid Prime.
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Post by: BaronIveagh
The nids have begun assimilating Umber Hulks?
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Post by: ug9125
Their guns look pretty crap but they look good at close combat. They sould be hq or something 
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Post by: Grimstonefire
That alien would be awesome with a huge district 9 style alien gun.
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Post by: RiTides
The videos of his plastic on this page are amazing!!
http://trollsforge.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=notice&action=display&thread=1930&page=3
I am really looking forward to supporting you guys a bit more... if you can sell "box sets" of models, that is the road to my wallet and so many other gamers... as what I need are units that will look cohesive, not just one-off models.
Keep goin', Ed! The finish line must be in sight . I have to imagine (and it seems so from reading the thread) that this method will be more profitable and hopefully faster, too...
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Post by: insaniak
Yeah, those Chemsoldiers in plastic would be an instant sale for me...
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Post by: RiTides
I'm still waiting for an admin to confirm my registration on the Troll Forged forums. It was only last night... but I wonder if it'd be possible to get rid of that step.
For a small(ish) company, people might not come back to post on the forums after waiting to be registered.
Just a thought (I was/am just planning to post how awesome those videos are, and how I look forward to buying plastic from you guys )
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Post by: Murdock129
Hi, um question for the TFM team. I'm just wondering quite how big your Griffin, Dragon and Nightmare sets actually are, as I plan to put them on Warhammer bases for my armies, and want to know which to get, be it cavalry, screaming bell, arachnarok etc
(Currently saving up to buy some of every thing in the Fishmen range plus some)
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Post by: RiTides
My account was approved
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Post by: Triszin
Absolutionis wrote:That's an impressively clean sculpt.
I hope the head is removable; it's make a really good basis for a Tyranid Prime.
if you look close. he appears to be multi-part, the white gum is holding the head, arms and little claw things to him.
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Post by: MajorTom11
Congrats on page 50 Malika!
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Post by: Malika2
@MajorTom11: Thanks man!
@RiTides: I'm sorry it took a while. Normally I'm on it rather quickly, but offline life has kept me rather busy at the moment. The reason we do this is mostly to prevent spammers/bots etc from popping up. I've seen on other forums that it has been somewhat problematic with spam from time to time. We would like to prevent that from the start.
@Murdock129: They're monster size, I'll try to look for more info on it (remind me if I forget!), but I think they're about the side of GW dragon models and such.
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Post by: Malika2
Murdock129 wrote:Hi, um question for the TFM team. I'm just wondering quite how big your Griffin, Dragon and Nightmare sets actually are, as I plan to put them on Warhammer bases for my armies, and want to know which to get, be it cavalry, screaming bell, arachnarok etc
(Currently saving up to buy some of every thing in the Fishmen range plus some)
I found this picture, just to give you an idea of how big the Nightmare is:
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Post by: Murdock129
Thank you enormously, that's extremely helpful, now I just need to save up for that purchase
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Post by: Malika2
Remember the original Plague Minions?
Ed sculpted new versions of them. They will be some of the first models TFM plans to release in plastic.
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Post by: Big Tim
I love the new models! When do you think they'll be up for purchase?
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Post by: Absolutionis
Ooh, are those multi-part?
Are they that new plesin-hybrid that HiveTrygon had been working on?
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Post by: Malika2
These are the resin masters which will be placed in the spin caster for plastic production. According to Ed the plastic models should be ready by March, with a possible release in April.
I can guarantee anything at the moment, things are going quite slow. Economic recession, Ed having a second child on its way and him also having had an accident which seriously messed up his hand for several months really put a strain on the project.
Hopefully 2012 will see the rise of TFM!
@Absolutionis: As far as I can tell the models won't be multipart. However, since the plastic is easily cuttable I don't think you'd have that much of a problem converting these models!
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Post by: poipo32
There is a lot of stuff that's been shown here I am still waiting to be released. I hope they will come soon, I want to give my support to this great project.
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Post by: ph34r
Glad to see you're back and updating. Has there been any work on those chemsoldiers over the last few months? I'm still hoping for a legs kit to be purchasable
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Post by: Piousman
So excited that Ed is back on the horse, so the speak.
And the new version of Plague minions looks great.
- Piousman
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Post by: Malika2
@ph34r: no updates yet. At the moment Ed is very busy trying to catch up and getting the plastic up and running. Icesword has slowly started working on some of his sculpts, so maybe we will see some more Chemsoldier stuff then too.
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Post by: Kroothawk
I am tired of asking Ed. But in January I celebrated cyclonus' transport bug being 2 years on Ed's shelves 
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Post by: Earthbeard
I like the updated Plague Minions, very nice.
Any tentative info on price, # per pack, group discount etc?
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Post by: RiTides
Really glad Ed is mending!! If he would share his secret process, it seems that Heresy Miniatures is really eager to know how to do it...
TFM stuff in plastic would be awesome... can't wait to see it!
@Kroothawk- that thing looks like a bear to cast  so that could be part of it, too.
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Post by: Jonesyboy12
lol always someone who does nothing but sits on thier ass all day gotta complain about something. lol. First off the guns on those guys look fine IMO. Given that they are about the size of a toothpick I'd say not bad! The units themselves are sculpted nicely. They just look a hella lot like Vostroyan guys but whatever.
The deamon near the bottom is tooo sickkk! Very very awesome! As for the horns being to long, like cmon really? Really? How nitpicky are people gonna be? Like what, you want them 1 or 2 mm shorter? Is 2 or 3 mm just too long you had to complain about it? Cmon really?
Thats all I gotta say!
*******EDIT************
Oh crap didn't realize this thread was over 50 pages long. lol. I only read through the 1st page. So this post is meant for the guys on pg 1! lol
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Post by: RiTides
Get reading, Jonesyboy
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Post by: Kirasu
Wow nice nurgle demons.. Another model that GW is slow on re-releasing in plastic and is losing out on
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Post by: Malika2
Another teaser for an upcoming release:
Update from Ed on his new casting equipment:
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Post by: Malika2
First of the new plastic boxed sets is out!
The box includes 10 Goblins and goes out for $10, meaning you pay $1 per Goblin!
A box set of Andrew May's Armoured Halberdier Goblins is now available in Trollcast from our store.
URL short code: http://wp.me/pA3l3-ry
Philip
Here some more info on the new plastic.
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Post by: Schmapdi
Hah - cute little goblins, and a lovely price!
Congrats on finally getting the new material into production, I remember reading about it a year or so ago and have wondered what happened to it in the interim.
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Post by: insaniak
They're pretty cool. Quite Froudian.
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Post by: RiTides
Looking forward to other units in plastic!
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Post by: Kroothawk
So Troll Forged is still alive? I only heard of sculptors like Grimstonefire wanting their greens back because they were just collecting dust on his shelves for years (it's 2.5 years for cyclonus' transport bug now).
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Post by: bbb
I'm extremely excited to see what Troll Forged can do with this new casting method. Is there a release schedule for Trollcast items yet? I'd like to see what is planned before I place an order.
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