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Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2017/07/22 13:22:32


Post by: AegisGrimm


Looks good to me!


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2017/07/22 14:25:20


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


It might be too late but could the gigantic Chunnel-sized gun be moved under the hull?

Sticking out like that it looks, I dunno, like someone stuck a gun on an otherwise normal space ship.


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2017/07/22 14:52:58


Post by: Malika2


Hmm, I was thinking of that. The original plan was to do what you're suggesting for the Lance Frigate. The only major flaw with this is that when you use these models on the battletable, you don't really get to see the bottom part of the ships. The gun then remains kinda hidden, which is a bit of a shame.

In a way it's also a tribute to the Space Fleet era Dominator ship, and the Venusian gunship Ben had already done back in the day.


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2017/07/22 17:30:05


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Y'know after I posted I thought of the Dominator which I love for the sheer over the top-ness of it.



Maybe if the shape of the barrel extended further back across the spine of the ship?

And move the turrets to the belly?


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2017/09/14 18:15:18


Post by: Malika2


Started working on my tribute/interpretation of a Kill Ship. Also heavily influenced by that Blood Angels ship from Blood Quest.

The craft has been dubbed the 'Felis class Stealth Ship'. It's a tiny bugger (9.25mm tall, 29.01mm long, 9.89mm wide) that carries weapons that can exterminate entire planets or elite units (including assassins) meant to take out specific targets. A very fast, stealthy, and deadly ship, but totally vulnerable once discovered.






And compared to some of the other ships I've done.

Left (top to bottom): Lynx class Destroyer, Pardinus class Lance Destroyer, Felis class Stealth Ship
Right (top to bottom): Panthera class Heavy Frigate, Escort Carrier (still needs a name), Defence Monitor (still needs a name)


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2017/09/21 09:47:00


Post by: Malika2


Update on the prow:


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2017/09/21 11:02:52


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Nice stuff I'd be interested.

I'd probably a bit late but maybe not, I notice on your two destroyers and the monitor that the two turrets can't shoot ahead (the back one would zorch the front one), can they be put on tiers like with the panthera cruiser?


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2017/09/21 11:18:59


Post by: Malika2


It's a recurring flaw I think. I guess the turrets are more meant to shoot in different directions, it's a 3 dimensional battle after all.


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2017/10/06 21:46:22


Post by: Malika2


New casts in!

First up, space ship scaled stuff:

Javelin Fighters:

Get the 6mm version over here.

Sagaris Bombers: (regular and torpedo bombers)



Boarding pods: (opened and closed)


Mines:


Various torpedoes:






Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2017/11/12 16:34:18


Post by: Malika2


Painted up ordnance by the talented OSJClatchfords:

http://www.forum.specialist-arms.com/index.php?topic=8492.msg75529#msg75529


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2018/04/22 18:42:46


Post by: Malika2


Been working on some smaller mercantile ships that will most likely be released on a single sprue. Each craft is about 20mm long.

Curious to hear your feedback before shipping this one off for production.

(Novan Elites Panthera Heavy Frigate added for scale)






Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2018/04/23 04:58:02


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Looking good, I really like the hammer head one.

20mm so a bit less than an inch. Never too many generic small space ships. I'd buy them.


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2018/05/05 16:20:49


Post by: Malika2


Browsed through NASA's database and found a relatively high-res asteroid, so I thought: lets try to make a Novan mining station. I imagine that most mining would be done on asteroids, basically strap a whole bunch of engines on them and then suck it dry.





I'm running into a couple of issues though:
1) NASA doesn't have many different high-res asteroids files, most are pretty low resolution and just look like blobs.
2) These will be pricy to produce since they are basically massive chunks of material that need to be printed, as solid models they'd also be rather heavy, unless you go for resin.
3) One of the fun things with asteroid stations and such is the modelling itself.

A sollution is to make a modelling kit. There are many ways you can make easy asteroids as seen here and there. But a small baggy of 'station bits' could really add a bit of character. So various thrusters, turrets, buildings/towers, landing bays, docking stations, etc.

Your thoughts?


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2018/05/05 16:48:00


Post by: Llamahead


Kit would be better also with a few tweaks to avoid direct scale problems it could work as gubbinz for 6mm & 3mm scenery as well......


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2018/08/24 13:16:41


Post by: Malika2


The System Ships are as good to go, any final feedback before I ship them off for printing?





Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2018/08/24 14:25:38


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Look good to me, I'll be buying them and the stealth ship.

Remind me of their size?



Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2018/08/24 15:59:30


Post by: Malika2


Between 15mm and 20mm long.


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2018/09/01 05:54:29


Post by: Malika2


New prints in:

First up, the Felis class Stealth Ship:

(length of this ship is about 30mm)

Second up: System Ships:

(depending on what prow you give them they are about 50mm long)


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2018/11/28 18:39:27


Post by: Malika2


Thanks Craig Fenion for the rendering!



Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2018/12/04 21:37:01


Post by: Master Azalle


awesome!


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2019/01/11 23:25:08


Post by: Malika2


Just throwing this here...

Novan Elites Felis Class Stealth Ship x 4 - £5.00




Felis Class stealth ships are used by Novan Elite forces for special missions and deep recon operations and carry special ordinance amongst their arsenal. A small reasonably well armoured vessel the Felis relies heavily on its stealth technology to evade detection. A black ops ship more than a front line combat vessel it nevertheless has proven its worth in many campaigns the length and breadth of Commonwealth space.

Set contains:

4 x Felis stealth ship hulls
4 x optional wings sets

Model length: 31mm

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-felis-class-stealth-ship-x-4/


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2019/01/12 16:33:06


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Just a thought, but I think there is some real hunger for a battleship (or bigger) option out there. Vanguard already has a few escorts but with resin now an option and flexible big ship would get a lot of people excited.


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2019/01/12 19:31:50


Post by: Malika2


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Just a thought, but I think there is some real hunger for a battleship (or bigger) option out there. Vanguard already has a few escorts but with resin now an option and flexible big ship would get a lot of people excited.

A battleship is definitely something I'd love to try, but those would be quite long term projects. They take a long time to design and are expensive to produce (be it metal or resin). So it's a bit of a risk to do. However, Vanguard Miniatures might be able to pull it off if they'd do it through a crowdfunder.

Until then there are still several more escorts I'd like to add for the Novan Elites, as well as a Light Cruiser sized craft, here is a very early WIP shot of that ship:


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2019/08/13 15:46:47


Post by: Malika2


So this just happened...

Novan Elites Lynx Class Destroyers - £5.00










Lynx class Destroyers are small and fast craft that are capable of quickly delivering their deadly cargo. For its size the Lynx is heavily armed, making it a jack of all trades. Its basic armament includes two dorsal mounted twin turrets to take out incoming ordnance which can be replaced with planetary bombardment cannon as the mission dictates, and two pairs of prow torpedo tubes. Its broadsides allow for different types of weapon systems which can be changed whilst in dock due to its modular design. Most common broadside configurations are either weapon batteries or launch bays for a small compliment of fighters and assault craft.
Its diverse armament is also its main disadvantage. A lot of space normally used for supplies such as fuel, ammunition, foodstuffs, and oxygen is sacrificed for the Lynx’s many weapon systems. What this means is that the Lynx needs constant resupplying, making it incapable of long independent missions away from sources of supply. Because of this the Lynx is often deployed on short duration missions only, when not operating as part of a larger battle flotilla.

This set contains:
2 x Lynx Destroyer hulls (1 x batteries, 1 x launch bays)
2 x optional wings sets and twin turrets
2 x alternative bombardment turrets

Painted by John Fielding in Ferro Ascendancy colours.
Model length approx. 38mm
Flight base not included

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-lynx-destroyers/


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2020/04/20 14:16:45


Post by: Malika2


New WIPS...



Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2020/04/20 14:36:07


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Looks like some exciting things ahead for War Armada Brutalism or whatever it's called!


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2020/04/20 23:38:53


Post by: Commander Cain


Great designs as always Malika! You really have to stop tempting me to start a giant BFG army though, I've already got enough on my plate as it is!!


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2020/04/21 07:48:01


Post by: Malika2


Haha, thanks!
By the way, help is needed! I need some inspiration to model a Bombardment Cannon (normally mounted on Space Marine Strike Cruisers and Battle Barges). I just have no clue what one would look like. Do you have any ideas or anything? Please share them here (pictures would be even better!).

Thanks in advance!


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2020/04/21 09:39:00


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


I imagine a motar-like, something with a short barrel at a high angle for bombing planets.

The Android BFG game had some nice effects with their bombardment cannons, the whole ship would shake when it was fired.


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2020/04/21 10:20:02


Post by: Malika2


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
I imagine a motar-like, something with a short barrel at a high angle for bombing planets.

The Android BFG game had some nice effects with their bombardment cannons, the whole ship would shake when it was fired.


Thanks! Do you have any screenshots of that?


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2020/04/21 10:32:53


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Sorry no


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2020/04/21 17:30:22


Post by: Commander Cain


Knowing very little about 40k ships I am not really sure what the cannon would be used for but I really like KK's mortar idea, a wide but short barreled gun mounted on top of the ship with very little range of motion would be pretty cool.

Alternatively if you wanted to go the planetary bombardment route it would make sense to have it mounted on the underside of the ship, ala the Star Destroyers from Rise of Skywalker albeit bigger and more creative than what we saw in the film.



Spoiler:


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2020/04/21 18:02:43


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Actually I was thinking the hull since they should be used on planets.

Yeah the ship can roll over, but they never seem to in films or games so I'd vote hull.


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2020/07/30 18:34:33


Post by: Malika2




Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2021/06/28 08:32:14


Post by: Malika2


NEW SHIPS!!!

Cybershadow Fleet – Light Cruiser





Cybershadow light cruiser with three broadsides options.

Set contains:
1 x light cruiser hull
1 x hull components sprue (2 prow options)
2 x broadsides sprues (cannon, launch bays, turrets)

Notes:

1. Resin cast model
2. Model length approximately 75mms

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/cybershadow-fleet-light-cruiser/

Novan Elites – Lynx Pattern Assault Destroyer


A common variant of the Lynx destroyer the “assault” pattern hull sacrifices its torpedo launchers and broadsides capabilities in order to house a ship busting plasma accelerator cannon, turning the ship into a dedicated attack vessel.

Set contains:
1 x Lynx assault hull
1 x destroyer parts sprue

Notes:

1. Resin cast model
2. Model approximate length 45mms including prow mounted plasma accelerator

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-fleet-lynx-pattern-assault-destroyer/

Novan Elites – Lynx Pattern Destroyers


Lynx class Destroyers are small and fast craft that are capable of quickly delivering their deadly cargo. For its size the Lynx is heavily armed, making it a jack of all trades. Its basic armament includes two dorsal mounted twin turrets to take out incoming ordnance, and two pairs of prow torpedo tubes. Its broadsides allow for different types of weapon systems which can be changed whilst in dock due to its modular design. Most common broadside configurations are either weapon batteries or launch bays for a small compliment of fighters.

Its diverse armament is also its main disadvantage. A lot of space normally used for supplies such as fuel, ammunition, foodstuffs, and oxygen is sacrificed for the Lynx’s many weapon systems. What this means is that the Lynx needs constant resupplying, making it incapable of long independent missions away from sources of supply. Because of this the Lynx is often deployed on short duration missions only, when not operating as part of a larger battle flotilla.

This set contains:

2 x Lynx Destroyer hulls (1 x batteries, 1 x launch bays)
2 x optional wings sets and twin turrets

Notes:
1.Resin cast models
2. Model length approx. 38mm
3. Flight base not included

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-fleet-lynx-pattern-destroyers/


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2021/07/16 08:00:48


Post by: Malika2


New ships inbound!

Novan Merchant Fleet – Merchant Escorts


The merchant fleets of the Novan great houses do not rely upon their respective navies to protect the great trade convoys that ply the space lanes of the Commonwealth. Instead they have integral military grade escorts of varying sizes and capabilities that are ready to engage any hostile threat to the convoy and its valuable cargo.

The two ships in this set provide a fighter squadron carrier and a gun ship, they provide an integral fighter screen and defensive firepower for the fleet.

This set contains:

1 x fighter squadron carrier
1 x gun ship
3 x prow variants (prows are compatible with the prows on the merchant logistics carrier)

Notes:

1. Resin cast models
2. Models approximate lengths, carrier 51mms, gun ship 48mms

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-merchant-fleet-merchant-escorts/

Novan Merchant Fleet – Logistic Carrier


Merchant fleet logistic cargo carrier.

This model can be built as a light carrier by omitting one central hull section.

Set contains:

1 x logistics carrier hull sprue
2 x each of the five cargo pod variants
2 x prow variants (note these are compatible with the prows from the merchant escorts set)
Optional wings.

Notes:

1. Resin cast model.
2. Model length approximately 72mms

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-merchant-fleet-logistics-carrier/

Renegade Fleet – Frigates



Renegade frigates.

This set contains:

2 x frigate hull variants
4 x prow variants (all usable on both hulls)

Notes:

1. Resin cast models
2. Models approximately lengths, 40mms to 46mms dependent of which prows are fitted

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/renegade-fleet-frigates/

Renegade Fleet – Destroyers



Renegade destroyers.

This set contains:

1 x fighter carrier hull
1 x gun ship hull

Notes:

1. Resin cast models
2. Models approximate lengths, 34mms

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/renegade-fleet-destroyers/


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2021/10/18 10:18:34


Post by: Malika2


Several new releases today.

Cybershadow Fleet – Destroyers

Set contains:

2 x Destroyer hulls (2 variants, gun batteries and fighter launch bays)

1 x Components sprue

1 x Turrets sprue

Notes:

These are resin cast models
Model length 31mms

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/cybershadow-fleet-destroyers/

Renegade Fleet – Logistics Carriers

Renegade Logistics Vessels (even the bad guys need logistics support)

Set contains:

1 x long hull

1 x short hull

3 x prow options (fit both ships)

1 x components sprue

2 x cargo pod sprues

Notes:

These are complete resin cast models
Model lengths, 70mms and 50mms
The cargo pods are the same as on the Novan Logistics carrier

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/renegade-fleet-logistic-carriers/


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2021/11/05 10:52:45


Post by: Malika2


More releases!

Cybershadow Fleet – Heavy Frigate


Set contains:

1 x heavy frigate hull

3 x prow options

7 x broadsides modules options

1 x turrets sprue

Notes:

1.Resin cast model

2. Model approximate length, 50mms not including prow cannon

3. Modules are compatible with the following models: Panthera heavy frigate, Novan logistics carrier and Renegade logistics carrier.

4. Prows are compatible with the following models: Cybershadows light cruiser, Renegade logistics carrier

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/cybershadow-fleet-heavy-frigate/

Cybershadow Fleet – Heavy Frigate Broadsides Set

Set contains:

2 x sprues with 7 broadsides options

Notes:

1) Full resin cast set

2) Designed to fit the Cybershadow heavy frigate kit

3) Individual module dimensions approximately, length 18mms, height 6mms

4) Modules are compatible with the following models, Panthera heavy frigate, Novan logistics carrier and Renegade logistics carrier.

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/cybershadow-fleet-heavy-frigate-broadsides-set/



Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2021/12/29 10:54:22


Post by: Malika2


Work on the orbital ring colony continues. These colonies are constructed in orbit of worlds that are to be terraformed. The worker drones live most of their lives within the inner structure of the ring itself, whilst the elites get to live a luxurious life on inner surface of the ring.

These rings have a diameter of about 50 kilometers, the last two pictures will show you the true vastness of this structure. That tiny ship trying to enter the ring is a 750 meter long Light Cruiser I've designed for Vanguard Miniatures. Plan for now is that the final model will most likely have a diameter of around 80-100mm.






Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2021/12/30 12:57:03


Post by: RiTides


Did you also model the Battlegroup Helios line, or are you focusing only on their opponents / other fleets?

I had no idea some of this was your stuff! Great to see someone taking advantage of your incredible skills as I've previously wondered why more of your work isn't physically for sale. It is fantastic that this portion is!!



Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2021/12/30 14:27:42


Post by: Malika2


I didn’t do the Battlegroup Helios ships, but I’ve done most of the Cybershadows, Novan Elites, and Novan Mercantile ships available at Vanguard Miniatures.

As for the availability of my work, it’s one of the reasons why I’ve started selling some of my designs: https://cults3d.com/en/users/BitsBlitzDesigns/creations

I do hope to expand that range and hopefully also see physical versions of those models being sold.


Ship building (BFG scale) - Jul 16: new ships released @ 2022/05/12 14:53:49


Post by: Malika2


Did these almost a decade ago, might have to revive this project...