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Post by: streamdragon
Preordered the ladies finally. Just one box to start for the pre-order, mostly because I'm the slowest person you'll ever meet at putting stuff together.
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Post by: livanbard
If weren't in love with vic's Highlander Guard...
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Post by: Dr Mathias
They look great, just placed my first Victoria Miniatures order 
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Post by: ChaoticMind
Vic, In the near-ish future could you possibly do a mixed (male/female) unit deal of 10 Arcadians with parts for a sgt. and no special weapon? I'd love to get some of both but can't justify $100 and I don't really want 20 figures just for display. If not PLEASE get the rifle arms up so weirdos like me can build a smaller mixed squad for a reasonable price sooner rather than later.
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Post by: Ouze
Added a calendar reminder for next payday for this. Looks awesome.
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Post by: General Hobbs
Vic, another request: Arcadian/generic 28mm unhelmeted female heads. Microart studios no longer make theirs, Shadowforge's are a bit too small.
I'm sure yours would be perfect and you can sell them for use with the female Tannenburgers. And Female Van Diemens, and Female Border World Rangers and Female Victorian Guard and Female Penal Guard <wink wink>
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Post by: BobtheInquisitor
So, I don't need to sell organs to hire RITides as my model-napping mercenary? Yay!
Thanks Vic.
And those Arcadians look amazing!
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Post by: Siygess
General Hobbs wrote:
Vic, another request: Arcadian/generic 28mm unhelmeted female heads. Microart studios no longer make theirs, Shadowforge's are a bit too small.
I'm sure yours would be perfect and you can sell them for use with the female Tannenburgers. And Female Van Diemens, and Female Border World Rangers and Female Victorian Guard and Female Penal Guard <wink wink>
Actually those old heads are available again from Basicks: http://basicks.eu/shop/index.php?id_product=207&controller=product&id_lang=1
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Post by: Dysartes
This.
And thank you for putting the Adepticon lady up.
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Post by: BrookM
Statuesque Miniatures also has some lovely heroic scale heads: http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8774376/sma012-heroic-scale-female-heads.html
Sadly out of stock right now, but they'll be restocked soon enough!
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Post by: Captain Roderick
Well done Vic! I can't see a home for these guys in my IG force yet, but will probably buy some anyway because they're such lovely minis.
Keep up the great work!
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Post by: General Hobbs
I'd rather give Vic my money, but thanks for those referrals to bare heads!
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Post by: Blacksails
I gotta ask, Vic, if the Matilda does well, are there any plans for more vehicles/variants?
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Post by: sparkywtf
Yay! Ordered me a resin LE standard bearer!
Those squads look fantastic. If I decide to keep playing guard (and 40k), I may have to find a way to make an army based on them.
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Post by: JB
The female head set appears to have two separate listings available for pre-order. Is there any difference between them or just an error on the web page?
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Post by: vic
 JB wrote:The female head set appears to have two separate listings available for pre-order. Is there any difference between them or just an error on the web page?
There is only one, that is an error, I'll check it out. Thanks, V
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Post by: General Hobbs
Made my preorder! Oh Vic, I also ordered a color sergeant separately, If its better for you to combine the two, do I need to get you the order numbers?
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Post by: vic
General Hobbs wrote:
Made my preorder! Oh Vic, I also ordered a color sergeant separately, do you need my order numbers if it would be easier for you to combine them?
Thanks for the orders, yes I will combine them, I should be able to work it out.
Cheers,
V
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Post by: Barzam
Arcadians look great. I was kind of expecting to see new lasgun arms though.
Not sure about the tank. While I like that tank and am pleased to see a grimdarkified version, I kind of picture it as a Space Marine vehicle more than an IG one. I think I'd rather see it more tech'd out with smoother armor and less rivets. It does look good though and looks loads better than a Leman Russ.
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Post by: BrookM
I noticed that the guys have an armoured plate on each shoulder, while quite a few girls only have one on their left arm, is there a reason for this?
Just curious! 
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Post by: shasolenzabi
Nice and they look more proportional than GW troopers.
I enjoy reading the background fluff on the site for the other troop types, and wonder if there will soon be Arcadian fluff to read ???
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Post by: Azazelx
I'd just like to thank Vic, Muwhe and William Edley for listening to the feedback on the LE mini and it's availability.
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Post by: Necros
These guys & gals look great. Soon as I figure out everything I need I'm gonna be using the arcadians for my new army, and mixing in APCs and other goodies from Dreamforge
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Post by: RiTides
I think mixing in the Dreamforge APCs with these will look awesome 
And just note guys, this mini is in resin for $20 while the one sold at AdeptiCon will be in metal for $10. So, for the folks in the US who signed up for me to pick one up for them (about 10 in all) I think it still makes sense to do so. Then you can check out the mini and if you like it, order the units from vic 
Obviously, if anyone who did ask me to pick up one for them would like to be refunded and order the resin version instead, just let me know! But I think having both options available is great, and agreed with Azazelx, thank you to Vic and Muwhe for making that happen
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Post by: Necros
Oh also .. Vic, since GW is making plastic ogryns they are likely to have super awesome rules so everyone will want to buy them. Can you please make Arcadian ogryns that don't look as stupid as GW's?
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Post by: Yonan
Thanks for pointing that out RiTides. I have an unnatural aversion to metal, but can't quite stomach the $20 for a single ltd ed resin mini like that hehe.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
I actually prefer metal to resin for some strange reason, so I'm perfectly fine with the Adepticon one.
Right now I'm waiting on a tax return so I can make an order, and hoping those awesome new weapons will be out when it comes time to do so.
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Post by: Grot 6
Whoops!
just saw the website, getting my scratch together for a few as well.
Excellent work, they really look like they gel together as a unit, as well.
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Post by: RiTides
Well, I think for a standard bearer metal does have some advantages, and since it's cheaper that's also one . But it's great that they allowed victoria miniatures to cast some in resin for a limited time to sell with the units, too... those units look better than almost any other guard models I've seen, imo.
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Post by: vic
 BrookM wrote:I noticed that the guys have an armoured plate on each shoulder, while quite a few girls only have one on their left arm, is there a reason for this?
Just curious!
Not really a specific reason, some of the girls have both, I found the shoulder plates bulked up the outline a bit too much.
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
 vic wrote:Thanks for the comments,
In the meantime, the great Jake Schneider has been busy. Check out this amazing tank he has designed and sculpted. It is roughly the size of a Leman Russ, and has interchangeable tracks. This would be the biggest project Vic Minis has ever produced, Jake and I would love to hear your feedback and can't wait to produce this as a fine resin kit. Comments please
Cheers, V
Wow, the. Trench raiders are going to get some heavy support!
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Post by: Captain Roderick
I've just realised what else it reminds me of - it's like a Matilda crossed with a KV-1:
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Post by: General Hobbs
I was just looking at some Matilda's painted up in the Caunter scheme.
Yes!
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Post by: Javin
Still hoping for some cadian style shoulder pads to tie these new troops with my large cadian army. The new troops look amazing. Well done.
I like the look of the tank but not tanks main gun. It looks a bit small. I would recommend a sponson option as well.
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Post by: Ouze
Do you know if there are any other good female bare head swaps that could be mixed in with the helmets? These all sort of look like Greta van Susteren.
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Post by: General Hobbs
 Ouze wrote:
Do you know if there are any other good female bare head swaps that could be mixed in with the helmets? These all sort of look like Greta van Susteren.
As someone who begged Vic to make female guard, I can say I've done countless searches for female heads. As my ignorance of these heads shows, there may be more out there. But what I've found is skimpy. The Micro Arts studiio ones are decent. You cann get hairless female heads from Hasslefree and I think Reaper. Chapter House had some, not sure if they do. Shadowforge also sells some and female guard conversion kits, but the heads are small and the slimmer torsos don't scale up with the male legs and man hands of the GW figures.
Otherwise no, the pickings are slim. Thank God Vic finally did these figures. Other companies have done female space infantry, but none have done whole squads with this quality and diversity, that fits in with the grimdark look.
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Post by: angryboy2k
It needs to be said, so I'm going to say it.
These Arcadians are probably the nicest (not) Imperial Guard I've ever seen.
I'm not playing 40K these days (and don't even have a guard army) so it's hard to find a good excuse to pick these up. Nonetheless, I've ordered the color sergeant to make sure I don't miss out, and I'll be getting the rest once I'm done painting her up.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
angryboy2k wrote:It needs to be said, so I'm going to say it.
These Arcadians are probably the nicest (not) Imperial Guard I've ever seen.
I'm not playing 40K these days (and don't even have a guard army) so it's hard to find a good excuse to pick these up. Nonetheless, I've ordered the color sergeant to make sure I don't miss out, and I'll be getting the rest once I'm done painting her up.
Could always make a small platoon for killteam games or the Heralds of Ruin rules. That's the main excuse I use to buy more IG stuff I don't *need*  Only reason I haven't bought in yet is because I'm waiting to see how the new "lasgun" arms look and whether I want them or the original design. I plan on using my tax return to get a good sized group of guys
Also, interested in what's going on with that guy standing in front of the tank. He looks almost like a test figure put together to show off some WIP bitz.
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Post by: BrookM
vic wrote: BrookM wrote:I noticed that the guys have an armoured plate on each shoulder, while quite a few girls only have one on their left arm, is there a reason for this?
Just curious!
Not really a specific reason, some of the girls have both, I found the shoulder plates bulked up the outline a bit too much.
Thanks for answering and looking at the models with and without, makes sense, thanks! Automatically Appended Next Post:  MrMoustaffa wrote:Could always make a small platoon for killteam games or the Heralds of Ruin rules. That's the main excuse I use to buy more IG stuff I don't *need* Only reason I haven't bought in yet is because I'm waiting to see how the new "lasgun" arms look and whether I want them or the original design. I plan on using my tax return to get a good sized group of guys
I'm tempted to give the whole Colonial Marine camo pattern another go with a squad or two of these for a future Zone Mortalis game. 
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Post by: Slinky
Couldn't resist getting a colour sergeant
My next army plan was going to use Vic's "Victorian" guard, but now I'm leaning towards Arcadians. Tricky, tricky
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Post by: General Hobbs
BrookM wrote: vic wrote: BrookM wrote:I'm tempted to give the whole Colonial Marine camo pattern another go with a squad or two of these for a future Zone Mortalis game.
Do you have a paint guide for Colonial Marines?
Automatically Appended Next Post:  Slinky wrote:Couldn't resist getting a colour sergeant
My next army plan was going to use Vic's "Victorian" guard, but now I'm leaning towards Arcadians. Tricky, tricky
Make a mixed regiment. My army's core will be Arcadians, but a couple of the veteran squads will be Catachans, Border World Rangers, Van Diemans Landers...I'm also using other Guard regiments to represent differing models for different units....Kanak Skull Takers will be my death cult assassins, Squats will be my flame thrower squads, Beastmen w ill be Veterans with Grenadiers doctrine ( if that is still around in the next book, doubt it), so on and so forth.
That way I get variety, a nd it will let me make some unique looking models and not have everything look so uniform.
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Post by: Lone Cat
vic wrote:Thanks for the comments,
In the meantime, the great Jake Schneider has been busy. Check out this amazing tank he has designed and sculpted. It is roughly the size of a Leman Russ, and has interchangeable tracks. This would be the biggest project Vic Minis has ever produced, Jake and I would love to hear your feedback and can't wait to produce this as a fine resin kit. Comments please
Cheers, V
Meowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww~
Nice tank with a WW2 feel. but no sponson weapons mew!
Does it uses Vickers 6-ton suspension systems ?
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Post by: Valhallan42nd
Slinky wrote:Couldn't resist getting a colour sergeant
My next army plan was going to use Vic's "Victorian" guard, but now I'm leaning towards Arcadians. Tricky, tricky
I'm doing a guard army representing all four US Armed forces as different platoons. Perhaps you could have platoons or vets of differing eras of British armed forces?
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Post by: Yonan
That comparison pic with DFG and GW... DFG and Vic, definitely two of my favourite mini makers both in mentality and quality! Love the annotations under the minis too ; p An army of militia - Vic Arcadians, stormtroopers - DFG Stormtroopers and heavy infantry - DFG Valkir would be a sight to see I think. It looks like the scales match nicely. DFG are a touch taller, but the proportions seem the same, and any slight differences are easily written off to the full body armour. Plus DFG APCs and 15/28mm levi's... just need good looking air power from somewhere! MrMoustaffa wrote:I actually prefer metal to resin for some strange reason, so I'm perfectly fine with the Adepticon one.
There's definitely pros and cons to each material and I 100% understand why you'd go for metal.  RiTides wrote:Well, I think for a standard bearer metal does have some advantages, and since it's cheaper that's also one
A viable option is to have a metal rod for the standard pole, especially when it looks completely unadorned like this one seems to be and resin for the rest of the model. I've got that with a few resin kits, helps cut down on that nasty warping and snapping.
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Post by: Lone Cat
About the Matilda. don't forget driving sproklet please. This is how tracked vehicle can move
look at this Stug track. the frontal pair of wheels in the track has teeth!
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Matildas have a rear mounted drive sprocket, which we wouldn't be able to see from the photo. Guessing from that large axle thing at the back though, it appears to be there.
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Post by: vic
What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
vic wrote:What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V
If I remember right there was a lot of interest in female Tannenburgers when you first showed the WIP pic on one.
I personally would be mostly interested in Devils, Rangers, or Tannenburg. No real preference.
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Post by: Yonan
Would it be worthwhile adding, say, 2 female minis to each range rather than a full set of 10 for each, since it stands to reason that in general, ladies are less often seen on the front line? That way you still get mixed regiments, but you can partially cover all the ranges rather than covering one range at a time. NFI if that would be much more troublesome sculpting or production wise though.
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Post by: General Hobbs
Female: Rangers, Penal, More Arcadian/generic types that can be used for all of them. Officers for example.
Would love to see fill in figures for your ranges in the style of each parent regiment....I mean things like tank drivers, artillery crew...not sure if what you have so far is compatible....
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Post by: DaHedd
All the ranges bar the Highlanders. Female highlanders would just look odd. Trust me I sell kilts for a living.
I could imagine a female Devil trooper making a great Ripley look alike.
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Post by: Captain Roderick
I think one particular archetype that could use some V.L. love is "ww2 soviet troops" - and they could kick off with a full female squad as well, as whole regiments of Valhallans are female.
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Post by: Stormer
All these tank pics. Make me want to play more World of Tanks. Actually, i am going to!
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Post by: rayphoton
I think devils or rangers would be great..especially for those looking to make their catachan more diverse.
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Post by: dracpanzer
Tannenbergers.
If I could make a wish, female Napoleonic era Hussar style uniforms. Dolman, Pelisse and all that would be fantastic, not just for rough riders...
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Post by: BrookM
vic wrote:What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V
Van Diemen's World Devils please!
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Post by: Endriu Death Coy
Hi Victoria, any chance of lemon squeezer heads for the Van Diemens devils?
I'd like to do them as Kiwis instead of Aussies,
I know the NZ troops in WW1 originally wore their slouch hats same as the Aussies, but the squeezer becam iconic after the Wellingtons stand on Chunuk Bair.
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Beautiful work by the way!!!
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Post by: notprop
Vic (unlikely I know) but will any of the Arcadian Guard be available to retailers at Salute 2014 in London?
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Post by: Slinky
Female Victorians is my vote
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Victorian females but with a more distinctive look of their own, I will try and find some pics later to show what I am thinking.
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Post by: carlos13th
I really like that the female miniatures look like women in military gear rather than the stripper with gun approach that most female miniatures seem to be.
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Post by: Slinky
 carlos13th wrote:I really like that the female miniatures look like women in military gear rather than the stripper with gun approach that most female miniatures seem to be.
Fully agreed.
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Post by: Pedro Kantor
Slinky wrote: carlos13th wrote:I really like that the female miniatures look like women in military gear rather than the stripper with gun approach that most female miniatures seem to be.
Fully agreed.
Me too.
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Post by: Col.Gravis
I'd have to say Victorians or Penal Legion.
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Post by: Snrub
My first choice would be for lady Devils. How ever the Tannenbugers seem popular.
Penal(ess) legion females could be cool.
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Post by: migooo
I would really like Catchan esque females or possibly something new.
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Post by: SavageRobby
vic wrote:What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V
Rangers and Penals are my vote.
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Post by: bubber
vic wrote:Thanks for the comments,
In the meantime, the great Jake Schneider has been busy. Check out this amazing tank he has designed and sculpted. It is roughly the size of a Leman Russ, and has interchangeable tracks. This would be the biggest project Vic Minis has ever produced, Jake and I would love to hear your feedback and can't wait to produce this as a fine resin kit. Comments please
Cheers, V
Looks SOOOOO much better than the Lemon Puff but I assume it's closer in size to the Chimera?
Would still be great in my renegade army though whatever it's size.
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Post by: Blacksails
Female Tannenburg!
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Post by: Delboy
vic wrote:What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V
... Broolians?
In all seriousness, I'd probably like to see female rangers next, would go well next to my post-apocalyptic dudes
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Post by: Lone Cat
Badland cowgirls in hotpants 
Highland girls in miniskirt
 bubber wrote: vic wrote:Thanks for the comments,
In the meantime, the great Jake Schneider has been busy. Check out this amazing tank he has designed and sculpted. It is roughly the size of a Leman Russ, and has interchangeable tracks. This would be the biggest project Vic Minis has ever produced, Jake and I would love to hear your feedback and can't wait to produce this as a fine resin kit. Comments please
Cheers, V
Looks SOOOOO much better than the Leman Russ but I assume it's closer in size to the Chimera?
Would still be great in my renegade army though whatever it's size.
It suits better with Loyalist armored company. but will the track pieces be the same as classic Imperial Armor?
PS: please tolerate feline gesture 
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Post by: Necros
My vote would be ranges for the next bunch of ladies.. but I also think it might be good to start with a smaller pack of 2-3 of them for each regiment rather than 10 for 1.. that will bring a lot more variety and then you can always go back and make more later.
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Post by: Malika2
What is that armored fellow in front of the tank?
Besides, I'd love to see some weirder regiments, what about humans who've been enslaved by Orcs or evil daemonic entities? Or humans who have joined an anime inspired race?
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Post by: JB
My vote is for female Tannenberg.
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Post by: Wakshaani
carlos13th wrote:I really like that the female miniatures look like women in military gear rather than the stripper with gun approach that most female miniatures seem to be.
Man, the urge to link to bikini-zons further down the page is overwhelming, you know that right?
Now then, since we're talking about *good* minis, here's the handful in my head.
First, I'd shrink the main body gun on the Matilda to about half that long. It looks a tad clumsy projected out so far. Teh turret's fine and the body's faboo, just that one, let's say Heavy Bolter, that's a small flaw.
For new stuff, Arcadian Command and Arcadian Heavies seem to be needed. Maybe a "Junior officer" set and a "High command" set? Or just put enough spare parts in there to build either. A nice gender blend would also be nice. The heavies would need a few different weapon options and, again, a nice gender blend.
I don't know if the Victoria crew's got experience with modelling horses, but a nice bit of classic cavalry could be keen. Civil War-style, with pistol and cavalry sabre, and a carbine option. Maybe some extra parts for a musician and a banner bearer? Obviously an officer option as well. (Geeze Wak, you don't want much, do you?)
I wouldn't mind some stand-alone "Top officer" types, either. Patton-like general, a female and male major, maybe three captains. (two male, one female) to provide several options in terms of style.
Lots and lots of room for future expansion, yupyup!
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Post by: austinitor
Same vote here; I am pleased the Vic's models are not "cheesecake" and hope to keep it that way.
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Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured
Beast-ladies clearly
(although I suspect they wouldn't be a huge seller)
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Post by: fullheadofhair
I have zero use for these minis. I mean that - zero use. I don't play 40k - cannot even substitue into Bolt Action as I don't play that. I am playing historicals and I am sure, at least fairly sure, I cannot proxy them in for Romans.
So why on god's green earth have I just ordered a set of the women soldiers??
Why?
Because they are just so dang good and actually look like women soldiers and not minis that should come with a pole modelled onto the base. I have been watching this thread for ages and almost buying stuff but never pulling the trigger.
Now, Victoria, how about some female heavy weapon troopers and you can separate me from even more money. That tank is also going to be purchase as soon as it is ready.
Dang it - now I know I am going to be buying the rest of the range now I have made my first purchase. Ugh, more stuff to hide from the wife.
Dang it again, that standard bearer has suddenly become a NEED!!
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Only 2 left last I checked man. Better hurry!
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Post by: alarmingrick
 fullheadofhair wrote:I have zero use for these minis. I mean that - zero use. I don't play 40k - cannot even substitue into Bolt Action as I don't play that. I am playing historicals and I am sure, at least fairly sure, I cannot proxy them in for Romans. So why on god's green earth have I just ordered a set of the women soldiers?? Why? Because they are just so dang good and actually look like women soldiers and not minis that should come with a pole modelled onto the base. I have been watching this thread for ages and almost buying stuff but never pulling the trigger. Now, Victoria, how about some female heavy weapon troopers and you can separate me from even more money. That tank is also going to be purchase as soon as it is ready. Dang it - now I know I am going to be buying the rest of the range now I have made my first purchase. Ugh, more stuff to hide from the wife. Dang it again, that standard bearer has suddenly become a NEED!!
Hold off long enough and maybe she'll make a game on her own(hint,hint!!), and then you'll have to spend even more monies!! I seriously know how you feel. I have approximately 120 of vic's various troopers to incorporate into my standing IG army. Didn't need a damn one of them, but how could I say no! For the next lady selection up to bat, I'd like to see Victorian(they don't have to be wearing Kilts!), Van Diemen's World Devils and penal troopers. I also really like Necros' suggestion about doing them in sets of 3 or 5.
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Post by: pongo50
Two thumbs up on the "Real women"
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Post by: Dysartes
Ignoring the question of which range to do next, vic, is there any word on when the rest of your metal models will be moved to resin? The ones I looked at indicated Fall 2013, but we're a little past there now...
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Post by: Splod
Rather than moving on to expand other ranges straight away, could we see some more work on the Arcadians?
Special and Heavy Weapon arms are vital for people wanting a full army,and the talk above of a high command kit sounds awesome!
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Post by: Wise Guy Sam
 Splod wrote:Rather than moving on to expand other ranges straight away, could we see some more work on the Arcadians?
Special and Heavy Weapon arms are vital for people wanting a full army,and the talk above of a high command kit sounds awesome!
I think this is a super smart decision to fill out the Arcadians with the above Special and Heavy weapons and the like or maybe a sprue of conversion bits like empty hands to fit certain other weapons from certain other ranges and a few other bits to be integrated to existing heavy weapons.
I've preordered the Sarg and I'm now planing a smallish force to first use as ally's before expanding to a full Imperial Guard army.
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Post by: st.germaine
vic wrote:What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V
Far and away the Victorians. Your ladies are finally going get me back to work on my IG, Pretorians and ACW (heads with kepis on Cadian bodies). Victorians would allow me to put ladies in both these armies.
If you're looking for a niche army that NO ONE else is doing for 40K (besides me), American Civil War might be a road to go down. Mmmmm, female heads in kepis. I'm in love.
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Post by: warboss
fullheadofhair wrote:Because they are just so dang good and actually look like women soldiers and not minis that should come with a pole modelled onto the base.
Hey, the standard bearer totally has a legit and non-sexist/demeaning reason for having a pole modelled onto the base!
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Post by: Delboy
Heh, you know what wold be interesting to see at some point?
Maccabian janissaries!
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Post by: Captain Roderick
 Delboy wrote:Heh, you know what wold be interesting to see at some point?
Maccabian janissaries!
Now those are an Abnett creation aren't they? Can't remember if they're from Eisenhorn or Horus Heresy. Automatically Appended Next Post: Actually just looked up on Lexicanum, totally wrong! From FFG...
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Post by: guardpiper
I say female rangers for the next group of ladies, then I might restart my tanith army again.
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Post by: ChaoticMind
For the next set of females sculpted, Rangers.
I love the Sabbat worlds and the Tanith are a particular favorite.
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Post by: insaniak
 Captain Roderick wrote:Now those are an Abnett creation aren't they? Can't remember if they're from Eisenhorn or Horus Heresy.
Automatically Appended Next Post:
Actually just looked up on Lexicanum, totally wrong! From FFG...
Abnett's were the Vessorine Jannisaries.
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Post by: Captain Roderick
 insaniak wrote: Captain Roderick wrote:Now those are an Abnett creation aren't they? Can't remember if they're from Eisenhorn or Horus Heresy.
Automatically Appended Next Post:
Actually just looked up on Lexicanum, totally wrong! From FFG...
Abnett's were the Vessorine Jannisaries.
Yes! And were those the badass dudes that went after Eisenhorn?
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Post by: faolan
Yes they were, Cap'n Rod.
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Post by: Haighus
Captain Roderick wrote:I think one particular archetype that could use some V.L. love is "ww2 soviet troops" - and they could kick off with a full female squad as well, as whole regiments of Valhallans are female.
This this this! Only a greatcoat body and legs is needed initially too tbh, because I reckon the Arcadian helmets are probably close enough to Soviet helmets to be used for both. The hats can follow...
Also agree with female space-Soviets being a good idea- plenty of Soviet women fought in WWII, even on the front line. My favourite example is in the Battle of Stalingrad where a women AA regiment held of German tanks until every one of their guns was overrun.
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Post by: Azazelx
Yeah, Not-Valhallans/NeoSovs with both male and female troops would be great. The arcadian helmets are quite a lot different to actual Soviet helmets, though.
I'd also love to see some high-speed geared not-moderns for 40k-ish games at some stage as well. Railed helmets, headsets, Crye-style pants with integrated kneepads, vests with proper pouches and gear, etc. Madrobot has some parts, but not full soldiers with kit.
Something a bit different to the not-historical regiments from the Zulu wars to Vietnam that we usually see.
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Post by: BrookM
It's a shame Elysians come with breathing masks moulded onto their chest plates, their designs come so close to modern stuff. 
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Post by: Ruberu
Got my order of dress uniforms and dress caps in a couple days ago. Started work on my fisrt of three Mordain scout Sentinels and they are turning out great. Doing some digging around and found some old crewless IG heavy weapons so more dress uniforms are to be order. Now these new Arcadians have me even more interested.
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Post by: Grot 6
I'll go on and throw in my recommends.
I stick to my original request to just start with a female squad of each of your regimentals on hand. then add in some new ones later, such as the elysians.
I know of several fitting female troops to run with, such as the "Rangers", the Drop troops, and Outlander scavenger regiment 13, to name a few. My own, from the catachan 82d would be a fitting one as well, a combination of catachan/ road warrior types that have desert equipment/ ala gorkamorka, some with gas masks, some with goggles, some with burkas, some with ork tech appendages, maybe even some with ork weaponry or some along the lines of scav jezels, and heavy weapons cobbled together from both human and ork tech.
Then the little bit of a recommend for female base troops in uniforms/ berets with hotshot lasguns and larger packs. ( black uniforms, blood red berets.)
Picked up 3 squads to start, one of them female. They're going to be a healthy add on for a few extra platoons of my Bravo company replacements. 
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Post by: Haighus
 Azazelx wrote:Yeah, Not-Valhallans/NeoSovs with both male and female troops would be great. The arcadian helmets are quite a lot different to actual Soviet helmets, though.
Yeah, I've looked at them again since and realised they didn't look quite as I remembered. Got attached sort of ear areas on the side, whereas soviet/valhallan helmets are much more basic. Pity. Still would like to see not-Valhallans though
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Post by: Ouze
Have the Color Sergeants sold out?
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Post by: Sikil
Any news or ETA on preorders on the "Matilda class" tank?
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
A little thing for you guys going to Adepticon and don't have Facebook
Minions, helpers and lovely assistants needed at Adepticon Wed 2nd April.
Hi, I will be packing clamshells with resin in the main ballroom in the afternoon and could really use some assistance. If you are around with an hour to spare I'd really appreciate it. Might even be some resin reward. Just drop me a message or email, or wander by on the day. I'll be wearing my Victoria Minis shirt.
Many thanks, V
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Post by: Snrub
Damn. I'd do that all day long.
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Post by: Polonius
I'm gonna try to help out for a bit. If nothing else, I want to see her stuff up close. (dammit man, I already have too much IG!)
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Post by: Veteran Sergeant
Any way you end up slicing it, you've done a fantastic job with the (Ar)Cadians. You've done an especially fantastic job with the female soldiers, creating what may be the first and only range of female heroic scale figures that accomplish the two basic things they should: look like they might actually be soldiers, and still come in fairly realistic and believable proportions. This is probably the single best kit to ever find it's way into the hobby to fill that niche.
Though the weapons are a bit too large for my tastes, I feel like that can easily be solved by shortening the barrels down by one notch.
My one question, since I have around 150 of the little metal bastards, is how well they scale up to the classic Cadians that they take inspiration from. They seem like they might be a bit too tall to seamlessly integrate (just based on how they stand next to the current plastics), which would be a shame (or perhaps just a modeling challenge to file off a mm or two without ruining the model). Because I'd consider getting a kit just to sprinkle them in, but I'd hate for them to look like giant Amazons.
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Post by: Javin
Her stuff that I have ordered has always been outstanding. Delivery has been quick even deployed. I will be ordering some of the female squads as soon as tax returns arrive.
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Post by: VikingChild
Hi Vic!
Great work as always on your recent releases, they look excellent and i'll surely be buying some this year but right now I need to put in an order for a load of your gear/equipment (canteens, pouches, etc)
I was looking through the webstore and can't seem to find the cool metal bagpiper conversion kit, is it no more?
I'm making a little colours band for my IG and would love to add another musical instrument!
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Post by: xXWeaponPrimeXx
Those Arcadians are beautifully done!
Also, I don't know if we're allowed to make suggestions or not, but there appear to be a lot of people still interested in Necromunda. Maybe your own take on the gangs would go over well?
Just tossing ideas around.
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Post by: Zogg
 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:Those Arcadians are beautifully done!
Also, I don't know if we're allowed to make suggestions or not, but there appear to be a lot of people still interested in Necromunda. Maybe your own take on the gangs would go over well?
Just tossing ideas around.
This. So much this.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:Those Arcadians are beautifully done!
Also, I don't know if we're allowed to make suggestions or not, but there appear to be a lot of people still interested in Necromunda. Maybe your own take on the gangs would go over well?
Just tossing ideas around.
I have mentioned this before using the term Apocalyptic gangs 
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Post by: Captain Roderick
xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:Those Arcadians are beautifully done!
Also, I don't know if we're allowed to make suggestions or not, but there appear to be a lot of people still interested in Necromunda. Maybe your own take on the gangs would go over well?
Just tossing ideas around.
Quoted for truth! I've spent $120 in the last year on bits and pieces from Vic, all for Necromunda. If she started to create models especially for necromunda... I'd probably be able to lose some weight from lack of food
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Post by: griffen127
I have a couple of the limited edition Adepticon figs I can send out. If you where unable to make it to Acon and want one please PM me I am sure I can help you out.
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Post by: Wakshaani
With the Arcadians being so popular, you should celebrate with "Victoria of the Commissariat" ... give everyone a nice rally point.
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Post by: Grot 6
Wakshaani wrote:With the Arcadians being so popular, you should celebrate with "Victoria of the Commissariat" ... give everyone a nice rally point.
+1 to this, give me two of them if you would.
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Post by: RiTides
Hey guys, I just shipped the 10 packages of limited edition metal standard bearers that I picked up for folks at AdeptiCon this morning. Sorry I couldn't get them out sooner, I had a crazy week upon returning from the convention and just got them packed this weekend.
US packages should arrive Wed/Thurs (priority mail), the UK package in 6-10 business days, and the APO package whenever the military decides to get it there (but it's also priority).
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Post by: Lone Cat
Vic. How's your Matilda tank now meow~ which stages of development does it reach ATM?
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Post by: JB
You're my Hero of the Day! Thanks!
And also on topic, has anyone considered using Penal Legion bits to make servitors. They look scruffy enough (and bald).
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Post by: Daston
Please dont do female rangers. My wallet wont like me if you do. I will be forced to do a full Tanith army!!!
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Post by: alarmingrick
 JB wrote:You're my Hero of the Day! Thanks!
And also on topic, has anyone considered using Penal Legion bits to make servitors. They look scruffy enough (and bald).
Seeing as I bought enough old metal and new resin PL troops/bits to build 4-5 squads, I'm planning on making them conscripts.
I could see conscripting criminals into being bullet catchers.....
What would you use for the non human parts? I like the idea!
AT Ri
Thanks a million again!!
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Post by: decker_cky
xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:Those Arcadians are beautifully done!
Also, I don't know if we're allowed to make suggestions or not, but there appear to be a lot of people still interested in Necromunda. Maybe your own take on the gangs would go over well?
Just tossing ideas around.
Add my voice to the idea of making not-necromunda gangs. I'd steer clear of not-Delaques, since they're very well covered by Heresy already. I imagine not-Eschers would be the most popular, but any style would be super cool.
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Post by: sockwithaticket
I'm planning on making them conscripts.
I could see conscripting criminals into being bullet catchers.....
It's what used to happen in the British army circa 18th and 19th centuries, criminals were given the choice of prison/gallows/deportation to Australia or join the army. Wellington famously considered his army to be scum (yet respected their fighting abilities and loyalty).
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Post by: Captain Roderick
sockwithaticket wrote:
It's what used to happen in the British army circa 18th and 19th centuries, criminals were given the choice of prison/gallows/deportation to Australia or join the army. Wellington famously considered his army to be scum (yet respected their fighting abilities and loyalty).
Strictly speaking, that's what made Britain's army a professional army; the French infantry were conscripted, while the British soldiers 'volunteered'.
Main advantage this professional army had was training with live ammunition; oh, and Wellington. My god did he make a difference.
/sidetracking
On-topic:
Oooh Vic! Vic! Vic! pretty pretty please, in addition to 'hive gangers' (which is my #1 choice if I only get one vote) another thing I'd absolutely LOVE to see - shakos for your Victorians! We've got a nice choice of headgear for them already, but Napoleonic Shakoes would round them out nicely (and get me spending lots. Again.)
And another possibility that might sell well - grenadier torsos? Cuirassier/Carapace armour torsos to allow people to make their own carapace armoured troops. I know they should probably have more than just breastplates, but it'd be close enough for most people.
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Post by: General Hobbs
No offense to anyone....but...
Sales of cool Guard stuff will be to Necromunda Hive Gangers what an ocean is to a swimming pool.
That being said, Vic, With Codex Inquisition out there, as well as in the Grey Knights books, I think there's a huge market for "civilian" type figures that can be used for Inquisitors, death cult assassins, acolytes, interrogators, psykers etc. I know I've thought about using your penal legion figures for psykers....
These could easily be used for Necromunda.
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Post by: Captain Roderick
I suppose on the necromunda front, one doesn't have to strictly do the existing gangs verbatim; instead, just putting together a range of cool minis, that can fit the same themes, and most importantly have all the weapon options, will satisfy the necromunda market and also be flexible enough for other sales.
Cawdor: zealot types, stabby and raving. cloth-masked hooded heads and some kind of pilgrim clothing or robes.
Delaque: already covered by other makers, but who's not going to buy trenchcoat baldies with a gun-fu fetish?
Escher: Already leading the 28mm field on realistic female warrior minis, so just make some female warriors with a post-apocalyptic stab-stab-stab feel.
Goliath: overmuscled heavy weapon and close-combat look. I'm already using Torgo's Trench Raiders as these but Goliath's are the least popular gang anyway, and there's plenty of ways to make them with Catachans, Chaos Marauders etc.
Orlock: Not so special, just a bandanna head option and the same bodies as cawdor should do it.
Van Saar: Not so keen on bothering with these either, but a futuristic jump-suited warrior option might sell.
The most important way to make the Necro market love you, and also a good way to tap in to modellers in general, would be if you could do a couple of sets of arms that can fit all of your existing minis, with the FULL range of ranged weapon options in the necromunda rulebook (especially the heavy weapons!) then that's it, every necromunda player will buy from you. Weapon customisation is the most difficult thing to do with Necro these days.
Even just having arms for stub guns, autopistols, flails, plasma pistols and autoguns will get you far. But having more heavy and special weapons that can be mounted on a single human model, like the Heavy Stubber currently available, will make us all very happy. Already got meltagun and grenade launcher, so flamer and plasmagun is all that's remaining.
Just now i'm looking at how to fit FW heresy-era heavy bolters and autocannons onto a human figure, and I'd much rather buy from Vic.
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Post by: General Hobbs
Except if Necromunda was so popular and sales so high, GW would have kept the game going.
VLM is a niche business in a niche business. It took almost a year I believe getting the Cadians done up. Hopefully those have sold well. I'll guarantee you Necromunda gangers, unless done very generically and in a way that can be used for general 40K, will only sell 1/10 of her other stuff. Its not worth the time and effort. Better for VLM to concentrate on items that will sell well and appeal to a broader market.
so yeah, weapon arms that would fit with her system of guards would do that. No one does a variety of pistol and hand weapon arms. Obviously plasma type guns would be good as well.
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Post by: decker_cky
Well....necromunda style gangs can always be used as conscripts, or even the basis of a guard army if someone feels like it.
And I don't know the answer, but I also know that you can't either - is there a bigger market for the 17th alternative style of imperial guard troops (knowing that GW has a half dozen options too), or as the only good knock-off of a very niche necromunda. I think it's worth testing one of the easier gangs, such as Orlock, which can overlap very heavily with catachan knock-offs (and with a number of the existing styles in some cases). Orlocks tend to be an unpopular necro gang, but if they sell, then the market is there for sure for more necro stuff.
The other way to do it, and I know vics hasn't really gone in that direction, is to crowd fund the gang miniatures. Needs a little work ahead of time, but then you know if you have the market before putting too much investment into it.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Maybe test the waters with that redemption cult force? Caldor I think they're called, whatever the guy from Redeemer is from. They would make great priests as well so you would have less risk involved.
I was actually planning on using the Spanish Inquisition guys for mine, but that would be a cool option too.
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Post by: AlexHolker
decker_cky wrote:The other way to do it, and I know vics hasn't really gone in that direction, is to crowd fund the gang miniatures.
If that gets us plastic Eschers, I know I'd pledge.
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Post by: insaniak
General Hobbs wrote:Except if Necromunda was so popular and sales so high, GW would have kept the game going.
They really wouldn't have, because at the time that Necromunda was dropped, having three permanent 'core' games didn't fit GW's business model. The games that went on to become the 'Specialist Games' range were only ever intended as short run entities, to be sold alongside the core ranges for a limited period and then replaced by the next game.
Necromunda was massive when GW were actively supporting it.
Having said that, I think that ship has sailed. While there are still certainly some people playing it (I'm one of them!) as a 'dead' game (that isn't Bloodbowl or Mechwarrior) it would be questionable as to whether or not it would be worthwhile releasing miniatures specifically for it this late in the piece.
And having said that, most of the gangs from Necromunda would still make interesting themes for Guard armies... and the difference between a Guard squad and a Necromunda gang ultimately just comes down to which weapons they are holding.
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Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured
insaniak wrote:General Hobbs wrote:Except if Necromunda was so popular and sales so high, GW would have kept the game going.
They really wouldn't have, because at the time that Necromunda was dropped, having three permanent 'core' games didn't fit GW's business model. The games that went on to become the 'Specialist Games' range were only ever intended as short run entities, to be sold alongside the core ranges for a limited period and then replaced by the next game.
Necromunda was massive when GW were actively supporting it.
Having said that, I think that ship has sailed. While there are still certainly some people playing it (I'm one of them!) as a 'dead' game (that isn't Bloodbowl or Mechwarrior) it would be questionable as to whether or not it would be worthwhile releasing miniatures specifically for it this late in the piece.
And having said that, most of the gangs from Necromunda would still make interesting themes for Guard armies... and the difference between a Guard squad and a Necromunda gang ultimately just comes down to which weapons they are holding.
But if Necromunda (or any other specialist game) had been hitting higher sales than Fantasy they would have been kept and Fantasy would have been shelved
it's clear sales is king for GW
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Post by: Alpharius
Not necessarily.
Shelf Space is King too.
Or at least, prince?
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Post by: Buttons
Captain Roderick wrote: And another possibility that might sell well - grenadier torsos? Cuirassier/Carapace armour torsos to allow people to make their own carapace armoured troops. I know they should probably have more than just breastplates, but it'd be close enough for most people.
Judging by the price of resold Kasrkin on ebay some not-kasrkin to go with the Arcadians might be a good idea. Give some well armoured arms and legs, give them something similar to a hot-shot lasgun and you have not-kasrkin.
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Post by: Sikil
Any news on the Matilda/Russ-hybrid?
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Post by: General Hobbs
Buttons wrote: Captain Roderick wrote:
And another possibility that might sell well - grenadier torsos? Cuirassier/Carapace armour torsos to allow people to make their own carapace armoured troops. I know they should probably have more than just breastplates, but it'd be close enough for most people.
Judging by the price of resold Kasrkin on ebay some not-kasrkin to go with the Arcadians might be a good idea. Give some well armoured arms and legs, give them something similar to a hot-shot lasgun and you have not-kasrkin.
Hmmm I have 30 Kasrkin somewhere I will not use.....
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Post by: Buttons
General Hobbs wrote:Buttons wrote: Captain Roderick wrote:
And another possibility that might sell well - grenadier torsos? Cuirassier/Carapace armour torsos to allow people to make their own carapace armoured troops. I know they should probably have more than just breastplates, but it'd be close enough for most people.
Judging by the price of resold Kasrkin on ebay some not-kasrkin to go with the Arcadians might be a good idea. Give some well armoured arms and legs, give them something similar to a hot-shot lasgun and you have not-kasrkin.
Hmmm I have 30 Kasrkin somewhere I will not use.....
I keep seeing squads of ten go for $35-50, so I would personally be happy if you sold them, always need more Kasrkin, especially now that I can take Scions in platoons and as their own army.
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Post by: Javin
I would be pretty excited for female highlanders or mordians.
I would also like some guard sized shoulder pads. I know, I know I have asked for this before. I hesitate to purchase the many cool arms that Vic makes because they do not fit in my vision of my 10K Cadian army. I love Apoc. I need more troops. If I had the shoulder pads to tie in the Arcadians I would buy a large number of them. Just look at the massive space marine market for shoulder pads. Now think guard shoulder pads with chaos icons, maybe one with an eagle, a couple of styles of blank ones. I honestly think there is a market for them.
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Post by: Buttons
Javin wrote:I would be pretty excited for female highlanders or mordians.
I would also like some guard sized shoulder pads. I know, I know I have asked for this before. I hesitate to purchase the many cool arms that Vic makes because they do not fit in my vision of my 10K Cadian army. I love Apoc. I need more troops. If I had the shoulder pads to tie in the Arcadians I would buy a large number of them. Just look at the massive space marine market for shoulder pads. Now think guard shoulder pads with chaos icons, maybe one with an eagle, a couple of styles of blank ones. I honestly think there is a market for them.
TBH I don't like the Cadian shoulders, I much prefer Roman legion style segmented bands of armour. Although since I already do have tons of Cadians I think segmented Cadian shoulders (for example Lieutenant Mira's (Space Marine video game) shoulder pads) could actually blend in well and look nice, especially if you want to pick out a specific unit (vets, conscripts, carapace armour, etc) and make them look different.
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Post by: Malika2
insaniak wrote:General Hobbs wrote:Except if Necromunda was so popular and sales so high, GW would have kept the game going.
They really wouldn't have, because at the time that Necromunda was dropped, having three permanent 'core' games didn't fit GW's business model. The games that went on to become the 'Specialist Games' range were only ever intended as short run entities, to be sold alongside the core ranges for a limited period and then replaced by the next game.
Necromunda was massive when GW were actively supporting it.
Having said that, I think that ship has sailed. While there are still certainly some people playing it (I'm one of them!) as a 'dead' game (that isn't Bloodbowl or Mechwarrior) it would be questionable as to whether or not it would be worthwhile releasing miniatures specifically for it this late in the piece.
And having said that, most of the gangs from Necromunda would still make interesting themes for Guard armies... and the difference between a Guard squad and a Necromunda gang ultimately just comes down to which weapons they are holding.
And then there's of course that whole =I=munda wave, but then again, it's also a niche within a niche of veteran games who want to try to do something more, not a very big market. Also, most of those project seem to be using GW products exclusively, making this sort of stuff kinda redundant.
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Post by: creeping-deth87
Just finally checked out the victoria minis website after hearing so much about it. Man, these look awesome. Only thing holding me back is no plasma gun equivalent. I really like the not-melta gun though (I think it's called the fusion gun?), very nicely done. Something like that for plasma and I could very well start buying this stuff.
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Post by: decker_cky
BTW, if necromunda stuff isn't possible, I'd really love some not-Tallarn heads (not much more needed to make regiments of them using existing bits).
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Post by: draugadan
I did a search through all my posts. I thought i had posted this before, but I could not find the post. So since you are asking what people would like I thought I'd post what I would like. And namely that is Glengarry heads for the Highland guard. I love to have some Glengarry heads (with out gas masks). I certainly would buy them. :-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glengarry
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Post by: faolan
Today, I get to make the announcement and post the pictures. It helps that Victoria is still out of the country and 7 hours ahead of me, which allows me to snipe her.
On the down side, I don't have all her pretty templates, so my post won't look as flash as hers do.
Conversion parts suitable for use with the new GW Taurox kit.
Now, I'd like to make one very important disclaimer - what you see here is NOT the master, it is the quick, low quality print to ensure that the piece fits properly onto the chassis.
The file has been sent off to the 3d printing company and will be immediately despatched to the caster upon completion.
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Post by: Lone Cat
^ I need to know how far does Matilda MBT project goes.
What about front axles and '"double wheels"? the front axles need steering system meow~
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Post by: BrookM
Hehe, woah, nice Jake! And what a coincidence, just as I had ordered a set of wheels from Zinge Industries!
Looks like I'm going to be running more than one Taurox in my army now.
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Post by: faolan
Thanks BrookM.
Lonecat, look at the second to last picture, between the top and bottom arm, there's a steering pully thingamabob.
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Post by: BrookM
I know it's a bit early, but any idea on a rough date when this might pop up for sale?
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Post by: Haighus
Buttons wrote: Captain Roderick wrote:
And another possibility that might sell well - grenadier torsos? Cuirassier/Carapace armour torsos to allow people to make their own carapace armoured troops. I know they should probably have more than just breastplates, but it'd be close enough for most people.
Judging by the price of resold Kasrkin on ebay some not-kasrkin to go with the Arcadians might be a good idea. Give some well armoured arms and legs, give them something similar to a hot-shot lasgun and you have not-kasrkin.
I think both of these would be a good idea. Particularly for the Arcadians first though I would say- not-shot lasgun arms would be a great option to have
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Post by: Blacksails
 faolan wrote:Today, I get to make the announcement and post the pictures.
Looks good! Will go a long way to making the Taurox bearable. I'd prefer you guys to just make a cool WWII/grimdarked halftrack replacement, but I do like these wheels.
Now I just need your motorbikes, Matilda tank, and heavy weapon carriages. And Female Tannenburg. And not-Plasma guns.
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Post by: Necros
I like the Taurox wheels.. next think on your list should be half-track rear treads for the Dreamforge APC
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Post by: vic
BrookM wrote:I know it's a bit early, but any idea on a rough date when this might pop up for sale?
Not sure yet, it depends on printer and caster. I'll be making it available as soon as I can.
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Post by: shade1313
A set of rear wheels/suspension (2 rear wheels each side, in particular) to go with those front wheels would definitely get a few orders from me.
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Post by: BrookM
vic wrote: BrookM wrote:I know it's a bit early, but any idea on a rough date when this might pop up for sale?
Not sure yet, it depends on printer and caster. I'll be making it available as soon as I can.
You guys are awesome as always! Looking forward to the pre-orders when they happen!
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Post by: RiTides
faolan wrote:Today, I get to make the announcement and post the pictures. It helps that Victoria is still out of the country and 7 hours ahead of me, which allows me to snipe her.
On the down side, I don't have all her pretty templates, so my post won't look as flash as hers do.
Conversion parts suitable for use with the new GW Taurox kit.
Now, I'd like to make one very important disclaimer - what you see here is NOT the master, it is the quick, low quality print to ensure that the piece fits properly onto the chassis.
The file has been sent off to the 3d printing company and will be immediately despatched to the caster upon completion.
Looks good! The Taurox model is much better when it is either fully wheeled or half-track, I think, rather than the GW tracks.
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Post by: Crablezworth
I hope you can order them individually and not just as a pair as I think the half track concept is pretty cool.
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Post by: BrookM
Half-track sounds nice, but mine are going to be fully wheeled fo' sho'!
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Post by: Brother SRM
I was just talking with my friend the other day about how much better the Taurox looks as a halftrack, and how hard it is to find suitable wheels for one. Very nice with the suspension and all - I can definitely see myself getting a set of these if I get one of those cute little Imperial Tonka trucks!
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Post by: AlexHolker
 Crablezworth wrote:I hope you can order them individually and not just as a pair as I think the half track concept is pretty cool.
Or you could just buy two Tauroxen and use one for each.
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Post by: weeble1000
That's a nice-looking accessory.
It still amazes me how a company that so clearly hates the third party accessory market keeps making models that don't look good until you put an accessory on them.
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Post by: Crablezworth
 AlexHolker wrote: Crablezworth wrote:I hope you can order them individually and not just as a pair as I think the half track concept is pretty cool.
Or you could just buy two Tauroxen and use one for each.
They're already pretty bad gamewise, I don't think I'd want 2.
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Post by: Medium of Death
Those wheels looks absolutely great. A service to the community! Captain Roderick wrote: Delboy wrote:Heh, you know what wold be interesting to see at some point? Maccabian janissaries!
Now those are an Abnett creation aren't they? Can't remember if they're from Eisenhorn or Horus Heresy. Automatically Appended Next Post: Actually just looked up on Lexicanum, totally wrong! From FFG...
Based on a Jes Goodwin sketch. That has sadly never been acted upon. *nudge*  Kind of get a Snow Trooper vibe off of them, but I have a feeling they are marching through ash. Ash Troopers if you will.
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Post by: General Hobbs
I greenstuffed a coat onto a Cadian, shaved down the sides of the helmet, and after I add cuffs, it will look a lot like those pics, minus the face mask. Very easy conversion.
I used Vic's conscript legs though, cause no pockets makes it easier to shape the coat.
I'll be ordering a ton more legs soon as I find a job
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Post by: Jehan-reznor
Nice wheels would be nice if there were also alternate wheel guards and/or mud spoilers
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Post by: faolan
shade1313 wrote:A set of rear wheels/suspension (2 rear wheels each side, in particular) to go with those front wheels would definitely get a few orders from me.
Two wheels don't fit on the rear unless you lengthen it out, sadly. It was the first thing I checked.
Well, that's not entirely true - without going to Lowrider style wheels and tyres, two don't fit. I just couldn't bring myself to do that to it, even if it is a daft looking kit stock.
As always, stay tuned, you never know what Victoria will let me do next!
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
faolan wrote:Today, I get to make the announcement and post the pictures. It helps that Victoria is still out of the country and 7 hours ahead of me, which allows me to snipe her.
On the down side, I don't have all her pretty templates, so my post won't look as flash as hers do.
Conversion parts suitable for use with the new GW Taurox kit.
Now, I'd like to make one very important disclaimer - what you see here is NOT the master, it is the quick, low quality print to ensure that the piece fits properly onto the chassis.
The file has been sent off to the 3d printing company and will be immediately despatched to the caster upon completion.
Yes..YES! Thanks for the speed on this, I'm putting my Taurox kits together and will order these wheels as soon as they are available.
Thank you!
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Post by: Clang
 Jehan-reznor wrote:Nice wheels would be nice if there were also alternate wheel guards and/or mud spoilers
Yes, the front wheels are great, and matching rear wheels would be equally great (as would some options like a half-track rear), but some matching wheel guards (to better fit around the new wheels) would be icing on the cake.
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Post by: Captain Roderick
Good business move faolan and Vic - I will be recommending your wheels wherever I see someone moaning about the Taurox.
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Post by: Haighus
 Clang wrote: Jehan-reznor wrote:Nice wheels would be nice if there were also alternate wheel guards and/or mud spoilers
Yes, the front wheels are great, and matching rear wheels would be equally great (as would some options like a half-track rear), but some matching wheel guards (to better fit around the new wheels) would be icing on the cake.
I was thinking about a half track rear too, but then remembered the kit does come with tracks in the first place, so you could just buy one set of the wheels for the front and leave the tracks on the back. Assuming the wheels leave the vehicle at the same ground clearance as the tracks anyway. Automatically Appended Next Post:  Medium of Death wrote:Those wheels looks absolutely great. A service to the community!
Captain Roderick wrote: Delboy wrote:Heh, you know what wold be interesting to see at some point?
Maccabian janissaries!
Now those are an Abnett creation aren't they? Can't remember if they're from Eisenhorn or Horus Heresy.
Automatically Appended Next Post:
Actually just looked up on Lexicanum, totally wrong! From FFG...
Based on a Jes Goodwin sketch. That has sadly never been acted upon. *nudge*
Kind of get a Snow Trooper vibe off of them, but I have a feeling they are marching through ash.
Ash Troopers if you will.
Actually reminds me heavily of the Forgeworld Titan crew on foot: http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/Titans/TITAN_CREW_ON_FOOT.html
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Post by: Zaph
Got a question regarding some of the heads you're selling:
I'm looking to replace the standard Elysian Drop Troop heads with either these
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/custodian-heads-x10
or these
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/chem-mask-heads-x10
Now, I know that FW Imperial Guard troops are of a different size than the standard plastic GW Guard models, and normally the plastic heads are too big proportionally to use on Elysian torsos.
So I was wondering how these heads scale; would they fit well on Elysians? Anyone else have any experience with these?
Kind regards,
Zaph
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Post by: vic
Now, I know that FW Imperial Guard troops are of a different size than the standard plastic GW Guard models, and normally the plastic heads are too big proportionally to use on Elysian torsos.
So I was wondering how these heads scale; would they fit well on Elysians? Anyone else have any experience with these?
Hi, thanks for the questions, I don't have any Elysians, so I'm not sure about the fit. My stuff fits plastic cadians but is a bit less bulky.
Cheers, V
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Just got my Adepticon standard bearer mini in. Looks awesome as always from Vic! I'm looking forward to building and priming it tonight so I can paint it soon.
If the rest of the Arcadian range is this awesome I'll be putting in a big order as soon as those cool new weapon arms show up in the store. :thumbs up:
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Post by: Jefffar
Something that makes the Taurox look kinda like this would be best IMHO
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Post by: sparkywtf
MrMoustaffa wrote:Just got my Adepticon standard bearer mini in. Looks awesome as always from Vic! I'm looking forward to building and priming it tonight so I can paint it soon.
If the rest of the Arcadian range is this awesome I'll be putting in a big order as soon as those cool new weapon arms show up in the store. :thumbs up:
did you order the LE resin from the website? Or did you get it from someone who went to adepticon?
I can't wait to get it! Just need a paint scheme!
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Got the LE metal edition mini from Adepticon. EDIT: Was drunk when I posted "normally I don't pay this much". Should have clarified I normally don't spend much on a single mini, but for the excellent contact RiTides kept with me and the quick shipping it was worth every penny. Big apologies to RiTides, hopefully I didn't make anybody think he ripped me off. Quite the opposite, I was really happy with the deal I got, he gave me a great price.
Remember kids, alcohol and DakkaDakka don't mix.
Its a cool model, I'll post some pics tomorrow once I'm sober and had a chance to put it together and get it primed. It definitely shows that Vic nailed the female guard look better than any other place out there.
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Post by: Brother Chaplain Kage
vic wrote:Thanks for the comments, big release coming this week.
In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....
When will these be available?
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Post by: Kroothawk
If you ever consider doing a full 6-wheel conversion set, you should consider making it a bit lower than the current full-track version. Because the original Taurox looks much too high.
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Post by: faolan
Jefffar wrote:Something that makes the Taurox look kinda like this would be best IMHO]
Hrm, with the amount of work that would be, one may as well just design a new vehicle, as you're 2/3 of the way there already.
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Post by: inqscott
Zaph, I have both those heads and Forgeworld troops there are too big Forgeworld troops are smaller than standard Gw troops I hope this helps
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Post by: cygnnus
Dang!!!! How did I miss those?!?! I'll absolutely second the question! When will those be available?!?! I absolutely love 'em!
Valete,
JohnS
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Post by: General Hobbs
Do these guns mean some kind of arm that doesn't have a lasgun attached to it?????
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Post by: pongo50
Jefffar, take a look at "Lasercutcard" He has some nice vehicles
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Post by: Jefffar
Thanks pongo50. I'm mostly intersted in general configuration. It can still look like a Taurox, but it really needs 6 wheels.
Edit to add:
That said, the Ratel Platoon would cover for a few Tauroxes nicely.
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Post by: Sikil
Secretweapon has an awesome 6x6 wheeled IFV/APC...
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Post by: vic
cygnnus wrote:
Dang!!!! How did I miss those?!?! I'll absolutely second the question! When will those be available?!?! I absolutely love 'em!
Valete,
JohnS
They are with the caster now, probably a month off release, general purpose multi-fit pistol grip arms to follow.
General Hobbs wrote:
Do these guns mean some kind of arm that doesn't have a lasgun attached to it?????
Sikil wrote:Secretweapon has an awesome 6x6 wheeled IFV/APC...
yes, it is very cool. Check out James Wappel's awesome award winning army that uses these alongside my Highlanders. http://wappellious.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Victoria%20Miniatures
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Awesome. Can't wait to see the multipurpose pistol grip arms in action.
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Post by: Captain Roderick
Amazing to hear! Thanks Vic for being one step ahead
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Post by: BrookM
Multi-purpose arms were the one thing really missing from the range, awesome to hear that they're on the way.
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Post by: General Hobbs
Fantastic! Glad to hear that Vic.
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
 Sikil wrote:Secretweapon has an awesome 6x6 wheeled IFV/APC...
I wish they had finished the front end on the beast. It was suppose to have some optional grill fronts that never panned out.
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Post by: Lone Cat
vic wrote:cygnnus wrote:
Dang!!!! How did I miss those?!?! I'll absolutely second the question! When will those be available?!?! I absolutely love 'em!
Valete,
JohnS
They are with the caster now, probably a month off release, general purpose multi-fit pistol grip arms to follow.
General Hobbs wrote:
Do these guns mean some kind of arm that doesn't have a lasgun attached to it?????
Sikil wrote:Secretweapon has an awesome 6x6 wheeled IFV/APC...
yes, it is very cool. Check out James Wappel's awesome award winning army that uses these alongside my Highlanders. http://wappellious.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Victoria%20Miniatures
Will this Heavy Armored car becomes VM Product?
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Post by: Blacksails
Secret Weapon Miniatures beat her to it.
The 6x6 Rapid Assault Vehicle
Hopefully Vic does have some sort of not-Chimera up her sleeve.
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Post by: faolan
I'm not saying either way, but my shelf and my hard drive are quite full of... things.
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Post by: Blacksails
faolan wrote:
I'm not saying either way, but my shelf and my hard drive are quite full of... things.
My wallet is ready.
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Post by: Haighus
Vic, can I ask what horses were used for the rough riders on the conversion kit page? http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/rough-rider-arms
I'm looking to make some chem-riders, but need a suitable horse supply before I invest.
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Post by: vic
They fit the plastic Empire pistolier horses, but I see a lot of conversions riding other things.
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Post by: VikingChild
They're from the plastic Empire pistoliers/outriders kit I believe
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Post by: BrookM
I also used a box of Empire horses for my Rough Rider conversions, they're nice steeds, almost completely devoid of over the top decorative crap and fit the Rough Rider legs almost perfectly.
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Post by: Haighus
BrookM wrote:I also used a box of Empire horses for my Rough Rider conversions, they're nice steeds, almost completely devoid of over the top decorative crap and fit the Rough Rider legs almost perfectly.
Box of Empire horses? Have you got a link?
I was hoping it wasn't pistoliers before, because then I get a load of pistoliers with my horses, and it costs more. A set of just horses is much more what I'm looking for
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Post by: japehlio
Vic, are there any plans to do anything along the lines of Bearskin shakos/ heads suitable for a Vostyroyan themed army..?
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Post by: LavuranGuard
I'm currently looking at offering some suitable horses through Great White Miniatures, (talking to sculptors at the moment) as I've got a load of Rough Riders and not so many Pistoleer horses. Obviously if we do go down this route we'll make sure that the horses fit well with Vic's cavalry legs.
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Post by: BrookM
Haighus wrote: BrookM wrote:I also used a box of Empire horses for my Rough Rider conversions, they're nice steeds, almost completely devoid of over the top decorative crap and fit the Rough Rider legs almost perfectly.
Box of Empire horses? Have you got a link?
I was hoping it wasn't pistoliers before, because then I get a load of pistoliers with my horses, and it costs more. A set of just horses is much more what I'm looking for
Sorry, Pistoleer horses. Sure, I'm stuck with five blokes and a shedload of bits, but they sell well enough
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Post by: General Hobbs
Just a report on some info from earlier posts.
I got female heads from Statuesque Miniatures. I got the bareheads and the resistance heads with berets.
The bareheads are a leeeeeetle bit bigger than a normal 40K head.
the beret heads are child sized in comparison to 40K heads.
I'm hoping the bareheads look good on Vic's stuff....on normal 40K they barely pass muster, if you don't compare them close up to 40K unhelmeted head.
I was realllly disappointed in the beretheads being unusuable :(
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Post by: BrookM
The beret heads are not 28mm heroic scale.
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Post by: General Hobbs
Nope, but when you put product on the same page and no info on scale in the description, what is a buyer to assume?
Let's hope Vic does a range of female unhelmeted heads, with bare hair, hats, berets and helmets.
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Post by: BrookM
Andrew's shop page clearly states which are heroic scale and which aren't though.
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Post by: General Hobbs
BrookM wrote:Andrew's shop page clearly states which are heroic scale and which aren't though.
I see where those lines are now, but I feel they could A. be better placed and B. product of different scale should not be grouped together with other product. I'll gladly point the figure at myself, as I'm used to items of a similar scale being grouped together and assumed all the heads were 28mm Heroic.
Hey, now anyone who reads this thread will know not to make the same error I did and not order the smaller heads.
And knowing is half the battle.
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Post by: xXWeaponPrimeXx
vic wrote:What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V
Penal Legion females would be neat.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Hey Vic, noticed the heavy weapons accessories set is gone from the website. Are they being remade in resin or are they gone for good?
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Post by: Grot 6
xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote: vic wrote:What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V
Penal Legion females would be neat.
+1 to this as well.
Human waves of prisoner troops with a couple of human bombs in there for laughs. maybe a couple of female "guards" with shock mauls to give out the proper amount of "inspiration for the cause" when needed.
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Post by: alarmingrick
 Grot 6 wrote: xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote: vic wrote:What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V
Penal Legion females would be neat.
+1 to this as well.
Human waves of prisoner troops with a couple of human bombs in there for laughs. maybe a couple of female "guards" with shock mauls to give out the proper amount of "inspiration for the cause" when needed.
I prefer to think of them as unwilling conscripts, thanks to the PL getting the axe!
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Post by: Karzael
Anyone got an update on that Matilda Russ that was previewed some time back?
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Post by: alphaecho
 Karzael wrote:Anyone got an update on that Matilda Russ that was previewed some time back?
Vic and faolan post all updates on their products in this thread. If its not updated here, it would be fair to assume that there is no further progress.
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Post by: Karzael
:(
...
Okay...
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Post by: faolan
alphaecho wrote: Karzael wrote:Anyone got an update on that Matilda Russ that was previewed some time back?
Vic and faolan post all updates on their products in this thread. If its not updated here, it would be fair to assume that there is no further progress.
Generally correct, but not entirely, my friend!
A huge amount of stuff has been sent to the printers (which is behind the scenes stuff that you guys probably don't really care about). V and I have had trouble communicating lately as she's been extremely busy while in the US, but we've been hammering out some tweaks to the design to make it both look a bit better and to make it ready for production.
Progress is being made, I assure you all! The only person who wants to see this in production more than you, is me!
After all, I need a dozen for my army.
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Post by: General Hobbs
Vic posted on Facebook she is on her way home and that Arcadians would be going out soon.
So Yay!
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Post by: shasolenzabi
I have read the fluff for the other troop types, and am looking forwards to seeing Arcadian fluff.
Also, may one day get me some of the factions and that Matilda
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Post by: xXWeaponPrimeXx
MrMoustaffa wrote:Hey Vic, noticed the heavy weapons accessories set is gone from the website. Are they being remade in resin or are they gone for good?
I may or may not have snagged one of the last/the last set(s) when I preordered my Arcadian Females squad.
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Post by: vic
xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote: MrMoustaffa wrote:Hey Vic, noticed the heavy weapons accessories set is gone from the website. Are they being remade in resin or are they gone for good?
I may or may not have snagged one of the last/the last set(s) when I preordered my Arcadian Females squad.
Hi, the Heavy Weapon arms set is coming back in resin. Just waiting on the caster.
Yes, I am back from my 4 awesome weeks in the US, that's why I am awake and posting this at 1.30am
Over the next few days I will be doing a complete stock take, lots of stuff is currently unavailable, but it will all be coming back soon, with more new gear.
The Matilda Russ (That has a nice ring to it) it high on the list, as Jake mentioned (thanks, Jake) we are just making sure our final designs are right before we go to the printers. This will kit will be the biggest single piece I've done, I will be investing a lot in it, so Jake and I want to be sure we get it right.
The motorbikes and artillery will most likely be out sooner.
The first wave of Arcadians are shipping this week, and the rest to quickly follow.
Thanks again for everyone for their support and patience, things are really amping up at a cracking pace. Vic Minis could be dipping the proverbial toe in the KS pond in the not too distant future.
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Post by: Blacksails
Awesome news!
Looking forward to the Matilda Russ and whatever option it comes with. After the artillery, all I'll need are some female Tannenburg.
As for special weapons, you have the Fusion gun, and I think you have a not-Plasma in the works, but is there a flamethrower type weapon I've missed?
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Post by: xXWeaponPrimeXx
vic wrote:
The first wave of Arcadians are shipping this week, and the rest to quickly follow.
I'm so excited! Thanks for the news!
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Post by: DarkTraveler777
vic wrote:Thanks again for everyone for their support and patience, things are really amping up at a cracking pace. Vic Minis could be dipping the proverbial toe in the KS pond in the not too distant future.
I hope it includes female troops for your other regiments!
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Post by: Javin
Amen. I will continue to advocate for IG sized shoulder pads so I can tie in your excellent arm systems to my Cadian army .
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Javin wrote:Amen. I will continue to advocate for IG sized shoulder pads so I can tie in your excellent arm systems to my Cadian army .
You're talking about something like this right?
I remember using those for some stormtrooper conversions I did a LONG time ago. They fit victoria's original lasgun arms pretty well. They're basically just a little shell hollowed out that fits fairly nicely over a model's shoulder. They wouldn't fit over the shoulder armor the Arcadians had, but they would work with Victorian arms for example.
Obviously these are way too expensive to fit an army with since they only come as a pair in like 2 kits, but that's the example of what you're wanting right?
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Post by: beartree
Javin wrote:Amen. I will continue to advocate for IG sized shoulder pads so I can tie in your excellent arm systems to my Cadian army .
This kind of shoulder pad (but without the skull) would really help do exactly this. Sell them in packs of 20.
http://imperialarmoury.site11.com/product_info.php?cPath=41_32_44&products_id=504&osCsid=adda1ec04d092be90371eb53f463f0cd
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Post by: Username Invalid
Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
 Username Invalid wrote:Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.
You imagined it there is the penal legion heads that have a mix of bare heads and the Chem Mask heads but have face masks, otherwise there is only the bald head set.
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Post by: faolan
Hey everyone! Just a quick update.
I just finished up a Skype conversation with Victoria. Obviously I'll not be divulging any confidential information, but I can tell you a few tidbits.
We've finalised some of the designs for the Matilda, that is proceeding apace quite nicely. I'm not giving you any deep details here (nor pictures!), but I'm in the process of designing two different stowage solutions for it - one consists of various boxes and other pieces of kit that can be strewn over it, the other is an (optional) rack stuffed to the gills with things like nets, bedrolls, wheels, and other essentials for the crew to function as a fighting unit.
We should be finalising the sponson designs within the coming week, they just required a little more energy than was available for our severely jetlagged Overlord (Overlady? Overmistress?) at the moment.
The order has been given, and I shall obey it, to commence work on a sidecar for the motorbike that was previewed a while back. This will be available as a separate accessory to come silghtly later, as the motorbike is already about to be printed, and obviously this isn't done yet.
Over the coming weeks I'll be presenting several other infantry accessories to Victoria for yea/nays, and then she'll be able to preview them to you at her discretion, most all of them generated by suggestions both on Dakka and facebook groups, plus some private feedback and suggestions sent in to me by various people for things they'd like to see Victoria release.
Looks like my vacation is over and I'd better get a caffeine IV prepped.
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Post by: vic
Username Invalid wrote:Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.
That is the Militia head sprue you are thinking of. Its coming back in resin very soon.
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Post by: Yodhrin
vic wrote: Username Invalid wrote:Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.
That is the Militia head sprue you are thinking of. Its coming back in resin very soon.
To bug you with one more question; any idea when we'll see the Border World Rangers in resin, or is that still too far into the future to deal in specifics? Ta.
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Post by: Username Invalid
vic wrote: Username Invalid wrote:Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.
That is the Militia head sprue you are thinking of. Its coming back in resin very soon.
I knew I wasn't crazy, okay, maybe that's a stretch, but at least I was right about one thing.
Anyways, will definitely be picking up a set. I seem to remember a head that would be perfect for my RT character.
Thanks for clearing that up for me.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Username Invalid wrote: vic wrote: Username Invalid wrote:Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.
That is the Militia head sprue you are thinking of. Its coming back in resin very soon.
I knew I wasn't crazy, okay, maybe that's a stretch, but at least I was right about one thing.
Anyways, will definitely be picking up a set. I seem to remember a head that would be perfect for my RT character.
Thanks for clearing that up for me.
I must apologize I thought there was no head sprue  I need to check I have it myself now
Just to prove it here they are :
And yes I do have them
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Post by: BrookM
That sprue needs more beret heads.
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Post by: Snrub
Didn't you just buy two boxes of stormtroopers Brook? Why' would you need more beret heads?
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
 HisDivineShadow wrote: BrookM wrote:feth feth feth feth feth, this just popped up on Facebook:
Some more wonderful work from the talented Jake Schneider. This bike will be produced as a mount for the Vic Minis rough riders later this year. The finished model will come in four parts and also include stowage options. Model going to print soon, all feedback at this stage, very much appreciated. Cheers, Vic.
These will be my first Vic purchase. Exactly what I've been looking for.
These bikes?!
How did I miss these!
Cool.
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Post by: shade1313
I've got a pair of Tauroxen awaiting those wheels, so they can be built/painted as scrapyard salvage armored trucks and put into my renegade IG army. Soooo, any ideas when? And the pics were only of a front wheel set, are you doing a rear wheel set, too?
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Post by: Lone Cat
vic wrote: xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote: MrMoustaffa wrote:Hey Vic, noticed the heavy weapons accessories set is gone from the website. Are they being remade in resin or are they gone for good?
I may or may not have snagged one of the last/the last set(s) when I preordered my Arcadian Females squad.
Hi, the Heavy Weapon arms set is coming back in resin. Just waiting on the caster.
Yes, I am back from my 4 awesome weeks in the US, that's why I am awake and posting this at 1.30am
Over the next few days I will be doing a complete stock take, lots of stuff is currently unavailable, but it will all be coming back soon, with more new gear.
The Matilda Russ (That has a nice ring to it) it high on the list, as Jake mentioned (thanks, Jake) we are just making sure our final designs are right before we go to the printers. This will kit will be the biggest single piece I've done, I will be investing a lot in it, so Jake and I want to be sure we get it right.
The motorbikes and artillery will most likely be out sooner.
The first wave of Arcadians are shipping this week, and the rest to quickly follow.
Thanks again for everyone for their support and patience, things are really amping up at a cracking pace. Vic Minis could be dipping the proverbial toe in the KS pond in the not too distant future.
What will be the accessory and weapon options for Matilda?
Will it has sponson mounts? meow~
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Post by: faolan
I have done a rear set, I only printed the rough sample of a front set to test and make any necessary tweaks.
If you want to build your Tauroxen, feel free to, just leave off all the suspension bits, including the arm that runs from the body to the track sections, all of that is replaced.
Just, in case, you want to get ahead of the curve.
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Post by: BrookM
 Snrub wrote:Didn't you just buy two boxes of stormtroopers Brook? Why' would you need more beret heads?
Because I like those beret heads better and they're more consistent. The Tempestus heads, while nice, don't have consistent badges / icons pinned to the front, I hate that a lot. Plus some of the heads have earrings, bleh. Besides, my regular Guard already make heavy use of those two beret heads.
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Post by: cygnnus
So Vic... A couple of more questions on these lovely little guns...
First, resin or metal? Not really torn either way, but curious...
Second, I know they're off to casting but any estimate on time and cost?
Finally, is there any chance you'll sell at least the long arms in packs of 10 of each? I'm torn on which rifle I'd like to use, but I'd like to get 20-30 (at least) of one and there's just no realistic way I'd buy 20 packs just to get enough of one version...
Trying to wait patiently...
Valete,
JohnS
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Post by: faolan
Good news everyone! In my mail box this morning (yeah, it's evening now, so sue me), a message from the prototyping company:
"Hi Jake,
We’ll be ready to send the Taurox parts out tomorrow." /snip
Rejoice, they'll be on the way to the caster before week's end!
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Post by: alphaecho
faolan wrote:Good news everyone! In my mail box this morning (yeah, it's evening now, so sue me), a message from the prototyping company:
"Hi Jake,
We’ll be ready to send the Taurox parts out tomorrow." /snip
Rejoice, they'll be on the way to the caster before week's end!
Huzzah! Doing more to increase GW's sales than they are.
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Post by: BrookM
Nice, looking forward to how these turn out!
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Post by: MadCowCrazy
faolan wrote:Good news everyone! In my mail box this morning (yeah, it's evening now, so sue me), a message from the prototyping company:
"Hi Jake,
We’ll be ready to send the Taurox parts out tomorrow." /snip
Rejoice, they'll be on the way to the caster before week's end!
What will the price be for these? Will you be making both front and rear conversion kits? Sold separately and/or together?
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Post by: faolan
There is a front and rear wheel/suspension done.
Price is entirely Victoria's decision - I just work here!
Before she can give you a solid price, it has to arrive with the caster and those things have to be figured out, understandably so.
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Post by: MadCowCrazy
Well if she wants me to "Beta test" the first batch of casts I'd be happy to do so, you wouldn't even have to pay me. Heck I'd even pay the postage if you sent me 3 pairs of front and rear wheels sets
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Post by: BrookM
Awwww yisss, just got word that one of my two orders has been shipped. 
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Post by: faolan
It would seem that Victoria has left Dakka to me today, so, reposting from her Facebook post
More of Jake Schneider's great work, hot off the 3D printer and currently winging its way to the caster
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Post by: Sikil
Goodie!!
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Post by: BrookM
Again, Awwww yisss!
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Post by: Grot 6
So, those 40K skull encrusted RG 31's are a go!!!
WOOT WOOT!!!
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Post by: swampyturtle
Vic, is it still free shipping on orders of over 10$ ? Im trying to put in a order for 11.90$ and its charging me for shipping :\
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Post by: faolan
Swampy - it should be.
The reason I say "should be" is I don't have access to check those things, I don't need to. Victoria has been hellaciously busy catching up on stuff for the last two weeks, that's why she hasn't answered you here yet.
If it's still an unresolved issue, let me know and I'll jot her an email, but even I'm not hearing from her much at the moment.
Is it, perhaps, putting it in, but taking out the postage when you go to check out? Some shopping carts do that. I don't know about Victoria's since I just let her know what I want and she takes it out of my cheque!
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Post by: swampyturtle
I just added another item into the cart which got me roughly around the 15$ area. The 5$ shipping charge disappeared. A little more than i wanted to spend but it isnt that big a deal. Already looking forward to the package to arrive
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Post by: Haighus
Have just received a shipping notice for my first ever order from Vic Minis. Getting quite excited about it, want to see what the Colour Sergeant looks like in the flesh (or resin) Wonder how long it will take to get halfway round the globe.
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Post by: alphaecho
Haighus wrote:Have just received a shipping notice for my first ever order from Vic Minis. Getting quite excited about it, want to see what the Colour Sergeant looks like in the flesh (or resin) Wonder how long it will take to get halfway round the globe.
In my experience, 7-10 days. I've never had any issues about speed of delivery...or indeed any complaints at all.
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Post by: xXWeaponPrimeXx
Would it be wrong of me to set up a tent next to my mailbox and just wait? Like for a new Star Wars or a Midnight game release?
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Post by: BrookM
Just got my squad of FemCadians, aside from two pairs of legs missing, all is looking really, really good! All I need to do now is wait for the standard bearer to arrive and I'll be trés happy!
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Post by: Haighus
So, seeing as the Arcadians are shipping now, what is the chance we will see HAZOP head variants for them with gas masks attached? If I know that is on the cards then I will start putting cash aside for it Unfortunately, the current Arcadians are gonna die pretty quick on Armageddon, which is where my guard armies are based, and I have a fair few plastic Cadians from when I first started playing Warhammer that I would like to convert to have gas masks, but at the same time I would like to use your old school heads too.
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Post by: faolan
Brook - check that they aren't in the bag loose. I got a set of Highlanders a while back that one set of the legs had come off the casting sprue.
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Post by: BrookM
I checked everything inside and out before mentioning it. It has been resolved. That said, can't wait to stick the first FemCadian together, having the bits soak in warm soapy water for a bit before I scrub them down and let them dry.
In the meantime, I created this guy from the many parts left over from a previous order:
Not sure yet if this guy will be a company commander or just a veteran sergeant for a veteran squad.
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Post by: streamdragon
With that hat? No way he's not Company Commander.
My box of FemCadians showed up. Fantastic stuff with a plethora of extra bits. Could have used a few arms with no guns to splice in some other special weapons, but it doesn't seem like it'll be too hard to slice out the extra rifles.
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Post by: BrookM
Aye, the hat makes him stand out, as the only others that wear a bush hat in my army is the squad of Harker vets. He might be the maverick commander with a wild streak, or the loud and pompous donkey-cave who gets everybody killed.
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Post by: xXWeaponPrimeXx
Do the wheels make the Taurox less hideous? I'd love to see a finished one.
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Post by: Haighus
A certain package has arrived in the post this morning! 6 days, I'm impressed. Have to say, the detail really looks amazing now I have the pieces in my hand- the teeth on the chainsword are finer than the plastic teeth on GW chain weapons for example. Very pleased with the quality of these
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Post by: vic
Hi guys, thanks for all the positive comments. I'm all out shipping orders at the moment. The first wave of the Fem Arcadians have gone out, I'm now waiting on an imminent re-stock to get the rest out asap.
I have plenty of the Arcadian lads currently on hand, so I will be taking them off pre-order status in the next few days.
Cheers, V
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Post by: Snrub
Hey Vic, I remember seeing a model on your website a while ago. Could have even been before you changed your site, I don't remember. It was a big winged boar model on a plinth I think.
Is that model still available?
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Post by: faolan
Snrub wrote:Hey Vic, I remember seeing a model on your website a while ago. Could have even been before you changed your site, I don't remember. It was a big winged boar model on a plinth I think.
Is that model still available?
That would be this one: http://www.victorialamb.com/wugs/Boar/index.htm
F-111 Commemorative.
Now, whether or not it's still available is anyone's guess, that website hasn't been updated in aaaaaaages..
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Post by: Desubot
They will be when pigs fly
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Post by: vic
Snrub wrote:Hey Vic, I remember seeing a model on your website a while ago. Could have even been before you changed your site, I don't remember. It was a big winged boar model on a plinth I think.
Is that model still available?
Hi, It was done for a special occasion and is no longer available.
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Post by: Snrub
Aw bummer. :(
Alright thanks anyway.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
So how long until the new weapons and arms come out again? I've been holding off on the Arcadians until they come out.
I need to know so I'll have enough time to set $200-300 back
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Post by: Dysartes
In case you need to know, vic, order 3716 has landed in Blighty - as with someone on the ladt page, I'm really impressed with how fine the chainsword teeth came out on Resin Standard Woman.
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Post by: Javin
I am interested when the female arms will be sold.
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Post by: fullheadofhair
Got my female soldiers. Awesome casting and great detail. A little smaller than I was expecting, more true scale 28's than the over sized GW models I was expecting but definitely a fun painting project ahead.
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Post by: sparkywtf
I got my LE resin standard bearer...
Beautiful casting and detail.
Makes me want to dump my Cadians and pick up Arcadians instead.
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Post by: Crimson Devil
Do we know when the Van Diemen's World Devils will start shipping?
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Post by: faolan
fullheadofhair wrote:Got my female soldiers. Awesome casting and great detail. A little smaller than I was expecting, more true scale 28's than the over sized GW models I was expecting but definitely a fun painting project ahead.
Do it! I traded all my Cadians (bar 20 - back in the day when they came in 20s, mind) for Catachans and WHFB Marauders to do traitor Guard, and picked up a fair number of Kilted lads for non-traitor IG.
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Post by: Grot 6
Still waiting on mine, haven't had anything show up yet.
Question, though- What would it take for me to get some bare female arms with the various weapons and gear in them to be made?
Pistols, hand weapons, knives, rifles carrying, shooting, Specailized weapons, Etc....
Bare arms, and some with shirt sleeves, rolled up/ ripped off.
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Post by: Desubot
Still haven't received mine yet. hopefully they wont crush it while me mail is on hold.
Edit: i dont recall but there are no trackers right?
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Post by: Javin
Grot 6 wrote:Still waiting on mine, haven't had anything show up yet.
Question, though- What would it take for me to get some bare female arms with the various weapons and gear in them to be made?
Pistols, hand weapons, knives, rifles carrying, shooting, Specailized weapons, Etc....
Bare arms, and some with shirt sleeves, rolled up/ ripped off.
This, so much!
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Post by: BrookM
The Arcadians all come with rolled up sleeves, except for the male fusion gunner and grenadier.
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Post by: faolan
Grot, Javin, the other stuff is in the pipeline. As they're not under my responsibility sphere I can't say what stages they're in, but I'll make sure to ask V when I talk with her and see if I can get you guys some information.
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Post by: Javin
I quite enjoyed the Arcadians I ordered. Now that Vic has fulfilled my major request I shall continue to ask for the other request. Any chance for cadian type shoulder pads? I want to use the arcadians with my cadians. I think shoulder pads would tie them together.
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Post by: Dr Mathias
Jealous.
I think I placed my order for female Arcadians and the standard bearer March 10 and still haven't received a ship notice
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Post by: nedTCM
Whats up with the Taurox conversion parts? I don't see them on the website. Are they still in development?
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Post by: BrookM
Probably still at the caster, that's the last I heard on it.
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Post by: faolan
Last time I talked to the caster (we're friends and I do some work for her), the molds were made and she was in production mode.
Factor in transport time to Australia, and V getting to bag/box them up, etc, should be pretty soon.
I do know that V has been flat out catching up on other obligations that popped up while she's away, but it should be there soon.
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
faolan wrote:Last time I talked to the caster (we're friends and I do some work for her), the molds were made and she was in production mode.
Factor in transport time to Australia, and V getting to bag/box them up, etc, should be pretty soon.
I do know that V has been flat out catching up on other obligations that popped up while she's away, but it should be there soon.
Will that be both front and back wheels?
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Post by: faolan
 Insurgency Walker wrote: faolan wrote:Last time I talked to the caster (we're friends and I do some work for her), the molds were made and she was in production mode.
Factor in transport time to Australia, and V getting to bag/box them up, etc, should be pretty soon.
I do know that V has been flat out catching up on other obligations that popped up while she's away, but it should be there soon.
Will that be both front and back wheels?
Naturally!
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Post by: draugadan
faolan wrote: Insurgency Walker wrote: faolan wrote:Last time I talked to the caster (we're friends and I do some work for her), the molds were made and she was in production mode.
Factor in transport time to Australia, and V getting to bag/box them up, etc, should be pretty soon.
I do know that V has been flat out catching up on other obligations that popped up while she's away, but it should be there soon.
Will that be both front and back wheels?
Naturally!
I pick up the ball and through it to who? Naturally. (sorry couldn't resist).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=airT-m9LcoY
To be on topic, I love those wheels, but have been trying to figure out how to get more than one in back. It just seems it would look better with twin rear axles.
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Post by: faolan
You'd need to lengthen the back of it by 1-2cm.
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Post by: CalgarsPimpHand
Which would greatly improve the model's proportions. Someone should make this happen, I want to see it!!
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
 CalgarsPimpHand wrote:
Which would greatly improve the model's proportions. Someone should make this happen, I want to see it!!
Search for taurox in the gallery, there are some good conversion. I think cutting and shortening the real fender will make for a good proportion without stretching the model. Especially if the rear wheel is just a little bit bigger to pitch the front down a smidgin.
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Post by: nedTCM
I kind of like the look of it with two sets of wheels. I am hoping Vic's can fit the bill.
Hopefully, they come out soon.
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Post by: faolan
Good news, everyone!
The bike master showed up safe and sound, and Victoria has made a few test casts for personal use for things like sculpting legs on, and has sent it on to the professional caster.
This is in addition to... other things.. that you'll seen Soon™
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Post by: alphaecho
faolan wrote:Good news, everyone!
The bike master showed up safe and sound, and Victoria has made a few test casts for personal use for things like sculpting legs on, and has sent it on to the professional caster.
This is in addition to... other things.. that you'll seen Soon™
Thanks for the update. It might be a monster order going in soon. Kilt legs go with spare Scion torsos, more pith helmet heads than you can shake a hairy stick at. Who knows, maybe even Heavy Weapons!
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
Javin wrote:I quite enjoyed the Arcadians I ordered. Now that Vic has fulfilled my major request I shall continue to ask for the other request. Any chance for cadian type shoulder pads? I want to use the arcadians with my cadians. I think shoulder pads would tie them together.
Are you talking old Cadian shoulderpads or new?
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Post by: BrookM
Old style of course! Automatically Appended Next Post: Also, I wonder if this means another Taurox soon.
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