The greatcoat legs + trench-raiders torsos, extra armour for the hips and the shoulder plates would make pretty good Vostroyan stand-ins I think. Just a suitable bearskin head that is missing at that point.
vic wrote: Working on female motorcyclist. I'm thinking something like this pic. Might also do a greatcoat version. Suggestions appreciated.
Thanks, V
No one would ever want to ride a motorcycle in a great coat. Take this from one who has tried, and had it catch a piece of barbed wire.
The Swiss used tunics like this one instead of greatcoats for motorcycle troops. It's almost identical to the greatcoat, but is simply cut shorter to prevent the coat from catching.
Great coat, same period.
I might also suggest that pockets might give a better idea of the coat/belt proportions. Not sure how helpful that is, but it's a thought.
Well, the Swiss you mentioned actually have/had a dedicated army biker Great Coat:
It is made of some kind of gummy fake leather.
That's actually fairly new and accepts the actual greatcoat's liner.
The jacket itself is actually a duster, not a greatcoat. It's above the knees, has rain flaps, and is single breasted. It's cuffs also cannot be turned out. It does, however, have the duster's characteristic interior strap so that the coat does not blow around like a great coat would.
Dammit Baron, now I miss my duster (still back in the US).. although it doesn't really rain enough here to justify it most of the time.
As for the uniforms someone mentioned, I don't know much of much as for what's planned like that, but I do know that the Matilda is going to have a commander with the english style get-up, and the plan is to have a beret head for one, and a US tanker helmet for the other. Because, well, I mix styles like that sometimes!
Well, the Swiss you mentioned actually have/had a dedicated army biker Great Coat:
It is made of some kind of gummy fake leather.
That's actually fairly new and accepts the actual greatcoat's liner.
The jacket itself is actually a duster, not a greatcoat. It's above the knees, has rain flaps, and is single breasted. It's cuffs also cannot be turned out. It does, however, have the duster's characteristic interior strap so that the coat does not blow around like a great coat would.
I see. I occasionally get lost with the terminology. Thanks for clarifying the differences.
Received my order today, a squad of female Tannenberg and a drummer girl. Nothing to say about it other than the usual stuff really: excellent quality casts with no bubbles, or holes. There is flash, but as previously, it shouldn't be too much of a bother to remove. Can't wait for tomorrow to arrive so I can get to work on the girls and crank out another squad of Veletaris.
As a bonus there was also a single flamer, a MK. III laser rifle. A bit scary, as I was eyeing both for future squads of Auxilia with lasrifles and flamers. Also included another drummer girl! I shall be using her to win over someone who has been looking at this range for quite some time now, but needs that extra little shove in the right direction to really start buying.
This should keep me well chuffed until the Matilda arrives.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Oh, just wanted to add.. love the new arm sprue design! Nice and compact, while also sturdy.
Also, stuck a few of the girls together last night and again, nicely done! I like how the arms and the torsos go together, with the epaulettes slightly sticking out so they slot into the tops of the arms. Less fiddly!
BrookM wrote: Upgrades for the upcoming artillery piece?
Also, stuck a few of the girls together last night and again, nicely done! I like how the arms and the torsos go together, with the epaulettes slightly sticking out so they slot into the tops of the arms. Less fiddly!
Right, now that Adepticon's over, I'll post this up here.
I did a Limited Edition mini for Adepticon, and similarly to Victoria there will be the ability to buy a very small quantity from her webshop.
Unlike the Adepticon minis, these will be in resin (not metal). I was hoping to have pictures of the resin mini for you already, but we (the caster who's a mate of mine, and I assisting him) ran out of resin right before we could start casting them. Well, there were dregs left, but casting with dregs is like drinking the dregs, grounds and all, of your coffee - sure you can do it, but you really won't like what you get.
Anyway, for the moment I merely present the digital renders. When we have pictures of the actual one for you (in resin, not metal), those pictures will go up and you'll get a count-down to it, same as with Vic's last year.
faolan wrote: Never saw the old "Only War" stuff, sadly. Saw Black Crusade, RT, and Inq, that was all.
Sad is right. It was as bad as when White Wolf's run on Ravenloft suddenly got axed by WotC. 'cept WotC actually had the guts to SAY 'We're axing White Wolf's Ravenloft' FFG just did like they always do and just STOPPED without warning.
faolan wrote: Right, now that Adepticon's over, I'll post this up here.
I did a Limited Edition mini for Adepticon, and similarly to Victoria there will be the ability to buy a very small quantity from her webshop.
Unlike the Adepticon minis, these will be in resin (not metal). I was hoping to have pictures of the resin mini for you already, but we (the caster who's a mate of mine, and I assisting him) ran out of resin right before we could start casting them. Well, there were dregs left, but casting with dregs is like drinking the dregs, grounds and all, of your coffee - sure you can do it, but you really won't like what you get.
Anyway, for the moment I merely present the digital renders. When we have pictures of the actual one for you (in resin, not metal), those pictures will go up and you'll get a count-down to it, same as with Vic's last year.
Adepticon listed him as "Inquisitor-Judge Vander Tuul". I didn't name him or do the fluff. Personally, I shall be using him as the Warlord for my 500 Worlds Imperial Militia.
Looks nice. I finally saw the autocannons at Adepticon and they looked amazing. Sadly had run out of spending cash (according to my wife). Do you have pictures of how your various weapons look on the femburg? Working on the wife to approve a purchase .
I'm pretty sure that Victoria eventually plans to do female versions of everything, it's just finding the time and not murdering her hands to do it that's the question.
After all, you can only make so many blood offerings on projects before you start to risk nerve damage! (That's why I've gone to doing it digitally, my keyboard has never made me bleed yet)
faolan wrote: I'm pretty sure that Victoria eventually plans to do female versions of everything, it's just finding the time and not murdering her hands to do it that's the question.
After all, you can only make so many blood offerings on projects before you start to risk nerve damage! (That's why I've gone to doing it digitally, my keyboard has never made me bleed yet)
Just wait, you'll join those of us who have given our blood to the almighty COM-PEWTER
faolan wrote: Right, now that Adepticon's over, I'll post this up here.
I did a Limited Edition mini for Adepticon, and similarly to Victoria there will be the ability to buy a very small quantity from her webshop.
Unlike the Adepticon minis, these will be in resin (not metal). I was hoping to have pictures of the resin mini for you already, but we (the caster who's a mate of mine, and I assisting him) ran out of resin right before we could start casting them. Well, there were dregs left, but casting with dregs is like drinking the dregs, grounds and all, of your coffee - sure you can do it, but you really won't like what you get.
Anyway, for the moment I merely present the digital renders. When we have pictures of the actual one for you (in resin, not metal), those pictures will go up and you'll get a count-down to it, same as with Vic's last year.
OMG WOW...any chance he will be available outside of adepticon ....and any word about some 'Street judges, shock troops with shot guns, shock troopers with shields and mauls, maybe a robotic dog with handler and some pieces to fit over a APC named after a African animal for more troop capacity and hauling criminals?'
If those where avaliable....shut up and take my money
Again, yes, there will be 100 made available on the webshop. It'll be advertised on here a week ahead of time, so that people can get ready and set their alarms for it, just like Vic's past ones.
It won't be until after May 13th, however, as Vic is too busy with life outside of this to do the necessary store settings. Well, she COULD forgo sleep to do it, but you wouldn't ask that of her, and neither would I.
faolan wrote: Again, yes, there will be 100 made available on the webshop. It'll be advertised on here a week ahead of time, so that people can get ready and set their alarms for it, just like Vic's past ones.
It won't be until after May 13th, however, as Vic is too busy with life outside of this to do the necessary store settings. Well, she COULD forgo sleep to do it, but you wouldn't ask that of her, and neither would I.
Sleep is for the weak!!!
Good that I might be able to get one if I am quick enough on the pull on the webstore
Now, how about a hypothetical conversation about some 'future judges and their henchmen' You know you want to
Oh, please note that the finalised versions of the above weapons have been sculpted out now, and while similar are more detailed and generally a bit nicer (especially on that plain turn-table base).
Uhm, it's a bit convoluted, but in layman's terms;
I had to rebuild most of the mesh (so the 3d model) from the ground up. When I visited in changes we discussed last year at Adepticon, it seems to have made the existing model unstable and prone to fragmenting in some of the programs necessary to complete it.
So I had to take the base form from a very early version and work in all of the changes, and completely redetail it.
To make it a little more confusing, I've also been implementing changes to the sides, etc, to cut down on the number of parts but keep everything looking the same - eg making it easier to build.
Once Victoria is back from the opera commitment and has rested for a few days, we'll sort that out and something that uses four wheels and the weapons I previewed above and plow forward.
Because, believe me, I want to throw money at my favourite painter lady to paint me a dozen of these bad boys for my Highlanders. Yes, I said a dozen, so what? Wanna fight about it?!
The pile of limited minis that I did from Adepticon has finally arrived on Victoria's desk.
There are numerous reasons for the delay, but I won't be borish and load you down with them.
In the next few days, Victoria will drop an announcement as to their sale date.
There will be 100 of them up for grabs, and..
I am donating the lion's share of the proceeds to charity.
After paying Vic for the hassle of distributing these, and the caster, the remaining amount (minus a decent supper for Mrs Faolan and I) will be going to a charity that's very near and dear to me, an animal rescue home.
faolan wrote: When I visited in changes we discussed last year at Adepticon, it seems to have made the existing model unstable and prone to fragmenting in some of the programs necessary to complete it.
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Bad welds are always a problem with tanks... (sorry, could not pass up a armored vehicle/3d modeling double entendre. )
I'm assuming that it was quite a few smaller pieces, but why didn't you just re-weld the faces instead of redoing it? That should have fixed your fragmenting issue.
It was already all welded together, but the changes just destroyed it and left 2 dimensional panels that were no longer water-tight and wouldn't re-sync properly. In the end it was simpler to redo it than to spend another 50+ hours checking each and every face, line, and point.
Dog's Home of Tasmania. It's where my very best friend and most loved companion in the world came from, and my wife and I volunteer there a few hours each week (even when it's bitterly cold like now, given that it's winter down here).
Wow, that is a mammoth undertaking Vic! I like what you have done so far. Will the top be able to have a turret? Will you have some stowage on the top as an option?
I think it needs to have the some sorta latches or locking mechanisms on the doors so it doesn't look like they just pull open.
When it comes time to do weapons for it, think carefully and be creative. A certain "other company" thinks just strapping guns to the rear wheel fairings looks like a good idea, when it isn't. Such silliness should be avoided.
Don't know if it would work, but have you considered doing Chimera equivalent weapons?
I've very seriously looked at your Taurox conversion for my Tallarn, as the wheeled APC has very 1940's Desert Rats look to it, but in game they're just not as effective as the Chimera.
Awesome dude/ettes. It reminds me more of a south african casspir APC as used by MNU in district 9 and less of the failed abortion taurox from games workshop. Just make the same upgun options.
While I have no real use this vehicle in my regular Heresy-era army at the moment, I am tempted to get one to act as a riot suppression vehicle or the like, it looks an awful lot like the Humber Pig, especially if the top of the vehicle also has an option to cover up the turret ring.
I dunno. Something tells me it'd work better with four sets of tracks and a pair of awkwardly placed fixed guns bolted to the flanks, just behind the doors, with no way of firing anywhere but straight ahead.
BrookM wrote: While I have no real use this vehicle in my regular Heresy-era army at the moment, I am tempted to get one to act as a riot suppression vehicle or the like, it looks an awful lot like the Humber Pig, especially if the top of the vehicle also has an option to cover up the turret ring.
There's currently no option for covering it up, but as you've seen some of the early WIP shots of weapons that *might* go with this, you've probably just realised it could be covered up with a simple disk.
A while after her post went up, Vic and I had some discussions and imp'd some changes, so we're still evolving the design a bit (ie C&C is welcome).
Oddly enough, I never noticed the Humber Pig when working on this. The funny part is.. you're right. It's a nice little piece of gear.
H.B.M.C. wrote: I dunno. Something tells me it'd work better with four sets of tracks and a pair of awkwardly placed fixed guns bolted to the flanks, just behind the doors, with no way of firing anywhere but straight ahead.
Who's with me???
The Imperium would never use something that impractical.
It looks very much like a Morris gun tractor to my untrained eyes, I think your model would look great buried beneath a load of stowage and in desert colours!
Scrub wrote: It looks very much like a Morris gun tractor to my untrained eyes, I think your model would look great buried beneath a load of stowage and in desert colours!
I like your suggestion. I'm going to officially endorse it and start adding stowage racks over the next few days, between games of Warships, Saga, and spending money ordering more Saga armies.
Lockark wrote: I would play with the shape abit. At the moment it looks more like a armoured bank car to me, then something that fights on the battlefeild.
Yep, Google Aec mammoth armored command car. Rommel looted a couple for the DAK. He loved that you could stand up in the back.
Really reminds me much more of the M3 Scout Car and merged with an M3 half-track and a snub nose, though it certainly has shades of many different vehicles in it rather then being a direct aping of any one.
My feedback would be that I really don't like the second door on the side; it seems excessive with the 2 large doors at the back and another door at the front on either side that are clearly not for the crew's benefit. I'd rather see another seat on the bench to bring that to 4 spots. Assuming those are mirrored, that would leave you with 8 seats. Put in something that looks like they could be rumble seats on the backs of the existing chairs and you've got an actual 10 man capacity plus driver+gunner.
Handrails/storage racks for the looking cool part would be good additions. Tow hitch was a solid suggestion given the heavy artillery Vic sells.
+1 for above suggestions re door latches, towing hook and (optional) external stowage racks. And how about a spare tyre and mounting bracket?
Going for a 'armoured Morris Gun Tractor' look probably isn't a bad idea, with a few aspects borrowed from the M3 Scout Car (which is probably tactically a closer match).
Some way of incorporating the Taurox turret would be good. There's a lot of full Chimera third party conversion kits or replacements available, but no taurox ones (bar the tracks). I'd certainly be inclined to buy something that could stand in and didn't look so....well, 40K but not in a good way like the official Taurox does.
EDIT:_ You literally posted whilst I was typing.
It's a good start, but I don't know. Seems a little 'bolted on'. I was thinking a bit more Rolls Royce armoured car in turret design.
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Ketara wrote: It's a good start, but I don't know. Seems a little 'bolted on'. I was thinking a bit more Rolls Royce armoured car in turret design.
I agree, the current turret design just looks a bit odd currently. I think it either needs to be a bit smaller, or more enclosed and low to the surface of the roof. As is, it is too prominent. The vehicle itself looks good though.
How are you planing to incorporate the fact that the... faster versions of the equivalent vehicle have two weapons systems, the turret (which the current turret represents) and some silly weapons mounted on the wheel arches? Two turrets could work but could look a bit odd.
Actually, seeing as the... source model has the other weapons system on a fixed mount, making the second weapons system be a hull mount from the driver's cab could be a viable option? As a pintle mount out of the cab would work, like the machine gun ring on WWII US army trucks:
Obviously the steps to get into the vehicle will be replaced by fixed-mount guns, because asking troops to step on a firing weapon could not possibly have any negative repercussions for neither soldier nor weapon and it aligns with the existing safety motifs of the alternate vehicle.
I do agree that the turret is a bit too much at present; though I suppose the Taurox is rather tall so maybe as a physical object it's aligned? Hard to say from renders obviously. I'd prefer less prominent turret as well, though my opinion is more from aesthetic preference since I don't need any transports and thus I'm unlikely to be a buyer.
Still, while I'm unlikely to be in the market (*twiddle thumbs while waiting on BTRs*) I'm really hoping it does well so we can all look forward to GW releasing a conversion kit for it to replace all the wheels with tracks.
I'm in agreement with others that the turret does look a bit 'high' on the vehicle, my suggestion for an alternate way of approaching this feature would be to lower the weapon significantly into the hull and maybe go for just a gun shield on the weapon, as opposed to a turret for this kind of look? This from another angle
This kit Vic minis autocannon (along with the other gun carriaged weapons you already produce) would look insanely cool fitted into the vehicle sans road wheels and trailer bit imo, the gun shield looks especially good anyway.
My other desirable design feature to add to your kit, if you have the time, resources and inclination to do so would be to have the option of a 'flatbed' style truck to the rear of the cab, so a more open topped and slightly armoured rear end like an opel/us truck of WW2. A project I've always fancied is creating an ammunition/troop carrying land train that would be the logistical basis for following and resupplying a giant walker through a desert environment, (in my case a knight in 40k) so in that regard this is a design that holds a LOT of promise hence my own interest.
Thanks for sharing your ideas with the community and taking/giving feedback, it's always really interesting to get a peek behind the curtains!
Both elements, the turret and the vehicle, look good but I don't think they look good together. I think the turret clashes. It's too large, too high, and seems like something technologically more advanced than the vehicle.
Ketara wrote: Some way of incorporating the Taurox turret would be good. There's a lot of full Chimera third party conversion kits or replacements available, but no taurox ones (bar the tracks). I'd certainly be inclined to buy something that could stand in and didn't look so....well, 40K but not in a good way like the official Taurox does.
EDIT:_ You literally posted whilst I was typing.
It's a good start, but I don't know. Seems a little 'bolted on'. I was thinking a bit more Rolls Royce armoured car in turret design.
Lockark wrote: I would play with the shape abit. At the moment it looks more like a armoured bank car to me, then something that fights on the battlefeild.
Yep, Google Aec mammoth armored command car. Rommel looted a couple for the DAK. He loved that you could stand up in the back.
TBH I don't care if their was a historical vehicle it's base off of. It looks like a Armoured Bank Car to me, and I can't unsee it.
Oh well. After waiting this long, you picked the week between paychecks.
Well last I saw there were still a few left. It "helps" that I don't have a squad or two ready to show off with them, else they'd have probably disappeared quickly.
Well last I saw there were still a few left. It "helps" that I don't have a squad or two ready to show off with them, else they'd have probably disappeared quickly.
I doubt they'll last till next Friday, though. On the up side, if things keep going as they are, Next Friday I may make a few purchases from Forgeworld as long as the pound keeps getting pasted.
Are the female 'universal' arms significantly smaller than the male? I want to get some universal dress arms, but there doesn't appear to be a male version. Just curious if it would make a noticeable difference.
Dr Mathias wrote: Are the female 'universal' arms significantly smaller than the male? I want to get some universal dress arms, but there doesn't appear to be a male version. Just curious if it would make a noticeable difference.
there is a noticeable difference in sizes between the male and female arms. I got a full Vic army and the females are noticeable from the males in many instances. Yes
there is a noticeable difference in sizes between the male and female arms. I got a full Vic army and the females are noticeable from the males in many instances. Yes
Thanks! I'll probably just get the Victorian universal male arms then, and add the shoulderboards.
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Managed to get one of the LE inquistors alongside some female troopers. All came looking great and, unsurprisingly, so fastly shipped it felt like it must have been in the post before I hit order. Great stuff as always.
aka_mythos wrote: I wish Victoria would do some Rogue Trader style human soldier helmets and torsos... I need some 30k militia.
I agree. I'd also buy carapace armor.
Something like the sergeants breastplate would be good for that and would easily fit in as a carapace armor upgrade for those Victorian guard previewed at the top of the page:
Blacksails wrote: Yeah, can't say I'd mind having a grenadier/carapace torso that goes with the Victorian/Tannenburg line.
Quiet you fool! My wallet has taken enough savaging of late; it doesn't need something so irresistible on offer.
The fact that you still own a wallet and it hasn't simply crumbled under the awesome weight of miniature purchases shows you still have a ways to go.
I used to have a wallet, then it became a bill fold, then a money clip, and now just a pocket on the back of my phone... one day it'll just be some loose change and food stamps rattling around in my pocket... so much to look forward too.
aka_mythos wrote: I wish Victoria would do some Rogue Trader style human soldier helmets and torsos... I need some 30k militia.
That is a great idea, i am not an imperial player but i could use some for my inquisitor gang
I'm glad this is getting some attention... Every 20 or so pages of this thread I've made the suggestion and I think this time is the first time anyone has noticed, 3 responses at that. In the grim dark future there is only scifi eastern european helmets, with 80's style sunglasses and jackets.
Blacksails wrote: Yeah, can't say I'd mind having a grenadier/carapace torso that goes with the Victorian/Tannenburg line.
I'll talk to Vic about that. I'm working on Carapace style guys to go with the Judge-Inquisitor look currently.
Maybe something like the Household Cavalry breast plate with some late medieval style style faulds on the legs, with tassets off them? Curved shin guards that strap around the calf?
And Mythos, I assure you it gets noticed, but there's SO MANY OF ALL OF THE THINGS!!!! to do.
I'm not lying when I say there's a list as long as my arm of things Vic and I both want to work on for her lines.
aka_mythos wrote: I wish Victoria would do some Rogue Trader style human soldier helmets and torsos... I need some 30k militia.
I agree. I'd also buy carapace armor.
Something like the sergeants breastplate would be good for that and would easily fit in as a carapace armor upgrade for those Victorian guard previewed at the top of the page:
Rightnow Curius Construct and Mad Robot Miniatures sell similar style of curiass torso.
BrookM wrote:And here I am, waiting on the Matilda tank to happen.
gak, I almost forgot! I have to start saving now...
faolan wrote:
Blacksails wrote: Yeah, can't say I'd mind having a grenadier/carapace torso that goes with the Victorian/Tannenburg line.
I'll talk to Vic about that. I'm working on Carapace style guys to go with the Judge-Inquisitor look currently.
Maybe something like the Household Cavalry breast plate with some late medieval style style faulds on the legs, with tassets off them? Curved shin guards that strap around the calf?
I appreciate the enthusiasm, all I know is that I'd only need a torso that is recognizably carapace that aesthetically fits the Tannenburg/Victorian theme.
But seriously, you guys are awesome. I'm just sad I missed out on the Inquisitor.
Squared off armour isn't necessarily unrealistic- it depends on what the armour is made of. Dorchester block for example is much more effective when it is perpendicular to the projectile, due to the ceramic discs in the armour plate. Look at Challenger IIs, Abrams and Leopard IIs for examples. I don't think it is unreasonable that a similar armour type is in use by the Cadian shock troops.
Haighus wrote: Squared off armour isn't necessarily unrealistic- it depends on what the armour is made of. Dorchester block for example is much more effective when it is perpendicular to the projectile, due to the ceramic discs in the armour plate. Look at Challenger IIs, Abrams and Leopard IIs for examples. I don't think it is unreasonable that a similar armour type is in use by the Cadian shock troops.
its more about him being sued then the shape of the armor i think
aka_mythos wrote: I wish Victoria would do some Rogue Trader style human soldier helmets and torsos... I need some 30k militia.
That is a great idea, i am not an imperial player but i could use some for my inquisitor gang
I'm glad this is getting some attention... Every 20 or so pages of this thread I've made the suggestion and I think this time is the first time anyone has noticed, 3 responses at that. In the grim dark future there is only scifi eastern european helmets, with 80's style sunglasses and jackets.
I'll +1 as well, and add that it would be nice to see heads with futuristic gasmasks and big fuzzy busbies, which could be combined with greatcoat legs and this proposed 30K torso to give you something akin to those lovely 30K Imperial Army drawings by Blanche.
Haighus wrote: Squared off armour isn't necessarily unrealistic- it depends on what the armour is made of. Dorchester block for example is much more effective when it is perpendicular to the projectile, due to the ceramic discs in the armour plate. Look at Challenger IIs, Abrams and Leopard IIs for examples. I don't think it is unreasonable that a similar armour type is in use by the Cadian shock troops.
Actually, the Chobham armour panels are flat because they can't be manufactured curved, something to do with the honeycombing of them or some such that is so far beyond my brain-grade it's not even funny, and still the front of the turrets are angled.
So the look (for infantry gear) doesn't look great (maybe made from a half-hex would work better) just doesn't do it for me.
Plus, yes, having the lawsuit stick shoved.. yeaaaaaaah, not so much.
I'll see what I can come up with after I finish off a few current projects (including my mini for next year's Adepticon).
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A sad sign of where my headspace is... I immediately thought Victoria Tommies with Ray Guns! instead of Victorian Style Imperial Guard!...
The Auld Grump - Still... Victorian Tommies with Ray Guns!!!
Haighus wrote: Squared off armour isn't necessarily unrealistic- it depends on what the armour is made of. Dorchester block for example is much more effective when it is perpendicular to the projectile, due to the ceramic discs in the armour plate. Look at Challenger IIs, Abrams and Leopard IIs for examples. I don't think it is unreasonable that a similar armour type is in use by the Cadian shock troops.
Actually, the Chobham armour panels are flat because they can't be manufactured curved, something to do with the honeycombing of them or some such that is so far beyond my brain-grade it's not even funny, and still the front of the turrets are angled.
So the look (for infantry gear) doesn't look great (maybe made from a half-hex would work better) just doesn't do it for me.
Plus, yes, having the lawsuit stick shoved.. yeaaaaaaah, not so much.
I'll see what I can come up with after I finish off a few current projects (including my mini for next year's Adepticon).
Hmm, interesting, I thought it was due to the ceramic tiles in the structure of the armour, and that a direct hit only damages one tile, whereas a glancing hit can take out several tiles and weaken the armour more for subsequent hits. However, being unable to curve the armour sounds like a lot of sense.
A few new bits this month, and a preview of things to come. First up, the Female Troops get some Greatcoat legs. Also released are the first of the Sledgehammer BFG accessories; Resin versions of the BFG Ammo Crates and The Shells Sculpted by Jake Schneider. Once the Sledgehammer BFG Kickstarter has been fulfilled, the full PVC Sledgehammer kit and a resin edition of the crew will be available. Jake and I have also been working on some BFG resin additions and upgrades which will be revealed in due course.
Thanks for reading, V
(Models shown alongside the crates and ammo are from the Reaper Kickstarter)
Also shown, a WIP:
(Not sure if this will show up though)
Currently on the workbench are Female Pith Helmet Heads and Female Victorian Torsos, these will be part of the upcoming female Victorian Guard Squads. Also there are some female Great Coat Torsos, these will enable moddelers to make troops that match the uniforms worn by the BFG Sledgehammer Crew. I expect there bits to see release in about 4 - 6 weeks.
Personally I'm more interested in the art pinned to the wall in the background, Imperial Navy officers and an Imperial Noble.
Ooh, now we're talking! Those WIP pieces look fantastic. Any chance of some helmeted heads with gas masks so we can give our Steel Legion armies some reinforcements and a much-needed stylistic shot in the arm?
Apologist wrote: Ooh, now we're talking! Those WIP pieces look fantastic. Any chance of some helmeted heads with gas masks so we can give our Steel Legion armies some reinforcements and a much-needed stylistic shot in the arm?
Not to cost Vic business, but three or four places already produce those heads. You just have to get some guitar string and a little greenstuff to make the filter box.
I'll also caution that SL legs are somewhere between the greatcoat and arcadian in coat length, so you may have to greenstuff them a bit.
I'm thinking that I can use those legs to get some nice variations in my Arcadian command squad. I might be able to work a few into my planned Tannenbergers too.
It would be nice to see some more female arm variety for all the various heavy/special weapons. As things stand, there are separate rifle arms available, and the odd piece (like the sergeant sword), but you have to buy male for the rest.
vic wrote: Thanks for all the fantastic feedback. Taking on the suggestions as fast as we can produce stuff.
Much appreciated, V
Excuse the asking but as the BFG accessories are being released, is the BFG close to comp!etion? I'm asking here as Reaper haven't included any updates on the KS page. I must admit that I am looking forward to taking delivery of my battery of three and the greatcoat crew.
Excuse the asking but as the BFG accessories are being released, is the BFG close to comp!etion? I'm asking here as Reaper haven't included any updates on the KS page. I must admit that I am looking forward to taking delivery of my battery of three and the greatcoat crew.
I believe they are aiming to ship in October, if all goes to plan.
Excuse the asking but as the BFG accessories are being released, is the BFG close to comp!etion? I'm asking here as Reaper haven't included any updates on the KS page. I must admit that I am looking forward to taking delivery of my battery of three and the greatcoat crew.
I believe they are aiming to ship in October, if all goes to plan.
Do you know if that's to coincide with ReaperCon, Vic?
faolan wrote: Smitty, if I were to do it, it wouldn't look much like that, I'd go for much more rounded and realistic looking armour.
Not least of which being because I can do without being sued!
You can use my design, it's a bit of a work in progress but not patented or anything
Spoiler:
still need to finish the straps on the legs, I cut out a redesigned mask today, it's more medieval looking, and I need a few little tweaks here and there to cut down on pinched love handles
faolan wrote: Smitty, if I were to do it, it wouldn't look much like that, I'd go for much more rounded and realistic looking armour.
Not least of which being because I can do without being sued!
You can use my design, it's a bit of a work in progress but not patented or anything
Spoiler:
still need to finish the straps on the legs, I cut out a redesigned mask today, it's more medieval looking, and I need a few little tweaks here and there to cut down on pinched love handles
Understanding that these are designed to fit in with a certain company's product... Wondering whether they scale okay with others? Specifically, thinking of getting some of Vics custodian heads to put on Warlord Germans for Konflikt 47, anyone tried similar or have an idea whether they would fit okay?
Yeah, character arms/hands doing things like pointing, saluting, holding magazines for reloading, waving and similar gestures would be much appreciated.
Understanding that these are designed to fit in with a certain company's product... Wondering whether they scale okay with others? Specifically, thinking of getting some of Vics custodian heads to put on Warlord Germans for Konflikt 47, anyone tried similar or have an idea whether they would fit okay?
I don't know about the heads but i paired up some of Warlord's plastic soviets with Vic's lasrifle mk 1 arms and they work pretty well together. As her stuff is marginally less heroic of proportion than say GW's they should be OK.
The original plan for the BFG crew was for their arms to be separate from the shells - I don't know it that ultimately is the case or not, it depends on what difficulties Vic ran into sculpting them.
I'm slowly chipping away on a couple of figures - this takes me forever as I'm not as comfortable with the human form as I am with the mechanical, but, that's ok. I also end up spending too much time faffing about with details until it's just how I like it - and then faff about some more.
There are some more weapons in the pipeline at various stages - some are awaiting moulding, some are in casting, some are waiting to go to the printers.
I'm working on some Not-Hybrid heads in various stages of inhumanity as well!
Also, I should be honest with you.. everything I'm working on, well, that is starting to suffer weather delays because as we finally start getting some non-crap weather around, I'm spending more and more time outside with the dog!
Speaking of dogs, I want to thank you all again for purchasing the LE Inquisitor-Judge figure - the money has been doing well and helping a lot of dogs. Thank you very much for your generosity!
Understanding that these are designed to fit in with a certain company's product... Wondering whether they scale okay with others? Specifically, thinking of getting some of Vics custodian heads to put on Warlord Germans for Konflikt 47, anyone tried similar or have an idea whether they would fit okay?
I don't know about the heads but i paired up some of Warlord's plastic soviets with Vic's lasrifle mk 1 arms and they work pretty well together. As her stuff is marginally less heroic of proportion than say GW's they should be OK.
The Vic arms also scale up well with FWDKoK.
Ah cool, thanks that's good to know, sounds like it should work then!
Is there any confirmation that the caterpillar tracks accessory for the BFG will be produced? I'm very tempted to get at least one BFG for my Vahallans in the future, but mainly if I can get the treads to go with them to make them like the Soviet B-4 artillery pieces.
BrookM wrote: IIRC they'll go on sale the moment the BFG is out.
Reaper is keeping quite mum about it though, their dislike for anything not fantasy must run very deep indeed.
I hope so, gonna have to wait for now then. Would love to have a battery of three firing at dirty heretics and xenos from point-blank range... (in practice, probably just lots of Marine players, but I might find a non-Imperial player...)
BrookM wrote: IIRC they'll go on sale the moment the BFG is out.
Reaper is keeping quite mum about it though, their dislike for anything not fantasy must run very deep indeed.
I hope so, gonna have to wait for now then. Would love to have a battery of three firing at dirty heretics and xenos from point-blank range... (in practice, probably just lots of Marine players, but I might find a non-Imperial player...)
The tracks will come. I don't say if they'll come out the moment the BFG releases though - we were advised to hold off on prototyping the extra gubbins until Vic and I both had copies of the production one in hand, just in case there's been any slightly odd shrinkage on the mount points to take into account.
That said, the way the wheels and tracks are designed, you could assemble it with the wheels and then pop them off and replace them with tracks later.
Clang, it's my understanding that they didn't recoil AS MUCH when in dirt emplacements, since the spade could dig in and help brake it, but that's obviously not an option in city streets.
faolan wrote: The tracks will come. I don't say if they'll come out the moment the BFG releases though - we were advised to hold off on prototyping the extra gubbins until Vic and I both had copies of the production one in hand, just in case there's been any slightly odd shrinkage on the mount points to take into account.
That said, the way the wheels and tracks are designed, you could assemble it with the wheels and then pop them off and replace them with tracks later.
Clang, it's my understanding that they didn't recoil AS MUCH when in dirt emplacements, since the spade could dig in and help brake it, but that's obviously not an option in city streets.
Brilliant, good to know. I have a habit of buying models at least a year before I put the things together anyway so I'll probably make two orders a long time apart...
Kind of a random question but is there a way to request different wheels for the heavy weapon carriages to be swapped in for the big ones? I'm putting together an order and would love to add a couple guns to the force.
I really don't need the huge wheels and I'd hate to buy them just to immediately yank them off for the small ones that match my old metal guys better.
In the past, Vic has been willing to do swaps if you put it in the special instructions or notes field when you order. When I ordered some heavy weapons crew for the Tannenburg, I asked if the male torsos that came in the set could be swapped for the female version and Vic set me right up. Can't promise that will happen here obviously since I'm not Vic nor affiliated with the company, but she's usually been pretty accommodating with like-for-like swaps if you just let her know what you want.
MrMoustaffa wrote: Kind of a random question but is there a way to request different wheels for the heavy weapon carriages to be swapped in for the big ones? I'm putting together an order and would love to add a couple guns to the force.
I really don't need the huge wheels and I'd hate to buy them just to immediately yank them off for the small ones that match my old metal guys better.
I honestly don't know the answer, Moustaffa, and sadly Vic's overseas at the moment.
MrMoustaffa wrote: Kind of a random question but is there a way to request different wheels for the heavy weapon carriages to be swapped in for the big ones? I'm putting together an order and would love to add a couple guns to the force.
I really don't need the huge wheels and I'd hate to buy them just to immediately yank them off for the small ones that match my old metal guys better.
I honestly don't know the answer, Moustaffa, and sadly Vic's overseas at the moment.
It's all good, I went ahead and put in an order for now. I'll order my heavy weapons later when inevitably I want another couple hundred bucks worth of stuff (which will probably be in a couple weeks knowing me )
Bones is pretty variable for minis on that scale IME. At worst though you will find some of the faces have lost detail, which just means a head swap (pretty easy).
The gun does look very good. The crew look good, but likewise a bit worried about the material, seeing as Vic's stuff is usually outstanding quality. The rangefinder tube is slightly warped for example, but then I guess that is relatively easy to fix.
Bones are good if there are not alot of mold lines in bad places which are EXTREMLY hard to remove, for me anyway. Spray it first with clearcoat to eliminate the paint adhesion problems and they do fine. I didn't realize the gun was plastic - that is awesome!
Yes, the Howitzer should go to general sale. I do not know if it will be Reaper or Victoria that sells it (perhaps both). I would expect it to be $45-60 at retail based on previous Bones prices post KS.
Blacksails wrote: I've never dealt with it, but I'm cautiously optimistic. The plastic for the gun looks great though.
This is about the gun material:
The Sledgehammer and the various components are made in 2 types of plastic. The white models are made in our standard Bonesium. The grey parts are made in ABS plastic. ABS plastic is similar in texture and rigidity to the polystyrene kits you may be familiar with from other manufacturers.
A note on glues: the plastic cement (acetate) you can find which melts the plastic to itself doesn't work with ABS. ABS in this respect, is much closer to the formula we use on our plastic bases. We tested the kits they sent us with both Acetate-based "plastic cement" and Cyanoacrylate-based "super glue", and could easily tear apart the ones assembled with Acetate. Super Glues worked just as well as on our normal bonesium models.
Blacksails wrote: I've never dealt with it, but I'm cautiously optimistic. The plastic for the gun looks great though.
This is about the gun material:
The Sledgehammer and the various components are made in 2 types of plastic. The white models are made in our standard Bonesium. The grey parts are made in ABS plastic. ABS plastic is similar in texture and rigidity to the polystyrene kits you may be familiar with from other manufacturers.
A note on glues: the plastic cement (acetate) you can find which melts the plastic to itself doesn't work with ABS. ABS in this respect, is much closer to the formula we use on our plastic bases. We tested the kits they sent us with both Acetate-based "plastic cement" and Cyanoacrylate-based "super glue", and could easily tear apart the ones assembled with Acetate. Super Glues worked just as well as on our normal bonesium models.
So same material as Lego bricks then They are tough enough to resist being stood on...
Blacksails wrote: I've never dealt with it, but I'm cautiously optimistic. The plastic for the gun looks great though.
This is about the gun material:
The Sledgehammer and the various components are made in 2 types of plastic. The white models are made in our standard Bonesium. The grey parts are made in ABS plastic. ABS plastic is similar in texture and rigidity to the polystyrene kits you may be familiar with from other manufacturers.
A note on glues: the plastic cement (acetate) you can find which melts the plastic to itself doesn't work with ABS. ABS in this respect, is much closer to the formula we use on our plastic bases. We tested the kits they sent us with both Acetate-based "plastic cement" and Cyanoacrylate-based "super glue", and could easily tear apart the ones assembled with Acetate. Super Glues worked just as well as on our normal bonesium models.
So same material as Lego bricks then They are tough enough to resist being stood on...
Might be but I wouldn't recommend trying to find out
I think it's Plastruct that uses ABS for their plastic shapes for modelling, and they have glue recommendations for it. I can't swear to it, but that'll probably work pretty well for this stuff.
faolan wrote: In fairness to Bones material, resin or metal could have the rangefinder body bent as well, and if it was metal it'd be even WORSE to correct, heh.
Never had issues with bended metal parts, just apply some force.
This is a bit left-field, but can I make a request? If anyone owns some of Vic's Guard models and also has some of GW's new GSCult Neophyte plastics, could you do a scale pic with them side-by-side?
I like the idea of corrupted IG models in my GSCult, but the plastic Cadians make me boak so I need an idea if Vic's guys will be suitable instead.
Yodhrin wrote: This is a bit left-field, but can I make a request? If anyone owns some of Vic's Guard models and also has some of GW's new GSCult Neophyte plastics, could you do a scale pic with them side-by-side?
I like the idea of corrupted IG models in my GSCult, but the plastic Cadians make me boak so I need an idea if Vic's guys will be suitable instead.
I can do regular IG cadians side by side Vic, or space marines. Havent had a chance to pick up the new neophytes and not sure if I even want to until a start collecting box appears
Yodhrin wrote: This is a bit left-field, but can I make a request? If anyone owns some of Vic's Guard models and also has some of GW's new GSCult Neophyte plastics, could you do a scale pic with them side-by-side?
I like the idea of corrupted IG models in my GSCult, but the plastic Cadians make me boak so I need an idea if Vic's guys will be suitable instead.
I can do regular IG cadians side by side Vic, or space marines. Havent had a chance to pick up the new neophytes and not sure if I even want to until a start collecting box appears
Well aye they work with GW guard, but the Neophytes are better proportioned and a bit taller than either the old metal Guard or the plastic Cadians in the same vein as the Skitarii plastics, hence why I'd be more comfortable seeing a side-by-side first. Like you say, the Neophytes are expensive enough on their own
Well that depends which Neophyte Hybrid set you ask about - the ones in mining suits (couldn't tell ya), or the Neo Hybrid Squad, which is a mix of Cadians and upgrade parts.
Speaking of, I've been working on Mixed Species heads, anyone have an interest in me developing them out and Vic making them available?
Greetings folks.
I'm currently in The USA at Reaper. So if any of you are getting to ReaperCon, come and say hello.
The Sledgehammer BFG first casts look good, Being the first shots there will be a few spots that look a bit 'soft'. apparently that is normal at this stage, and should be sorted out, with a few notes we have, before the full production run happens.
The model you see in the pics id cast in hard ABS plastic, but it is looking very likely we will be able to get the production run done in HIPS Styrene.
The crew are PVC, I am pleased with how they have come out. I'd encourage anyone who has not tried 'Bones' to give it a go. I will also be releasing a resin version of the crew, closer to the KS shipping.
Thanks BrookM for posting the new stuff
Lone Cat wrote: 1. Will there be male cuirassiers torso?
2. And don't forget Matilda tank please
3. Bikes and riders
Be strong Dirty Dog, have faith in the Emp-er I mean Vic.
Also, got my first batch of Arcadians last week, man they look good, both the men and women. I'll post some pics once I get them all done. They're very friendly to kitbashes with Warlord WWII kits by the way, I've been giving them all kinds of kit and weapons.
Another fun fact, some of mad robot's weapons fit really well with vic's stuff. I've been using his plasma guns because I've got a ton laying around and they fit vic's stuff really well. Was pleasantly surprised that that worked out so well.
That is a really nice torso.
Will there be a male variant? I think I would prefer that as I am not too keen on armour having breasts.
Also, I guess this means even more trouble for deciding how I want my IG foot soldiers to look like
Yodhrin wrote: This is a bit left-field, but can I make a request? If anyone owns some of Vic's Guard models and also has some of GW's new GSCult Neophyte plastics, could you do a scale pic with them side-by-side?
I like the idea of corrupted IG models in my GSCult, but the plastic Cadians make me boak so I need an idea if Vic's guys will be suitable instead.
I'm dying for the day when we get to see plastics. Either a Wargames Factory-style or, sweet merciful mercy, an official Games Workshop release, but...
Lovely alphaecho, cheers. Not quite as tall as the new GW models based on the relative posing, but damn close. Ugh, now I have to find a slot in my funding schedule for a proper infantry order.
Yodhrin wrote: Lovely alphaecho, cheers. Not quite as tall as the new GW models based on the relative posing, but damn close. Ugh, now I have to find a slot in my funding schedule for a proper infantry order.
I do apologise if I've made a critical hit on your Consumer Resistance..
Victoria Miniatures do tend towards the more heroic scale of 28mm but definitely come across as better proportioned than, say, the plastic Cadians.
The newer resin kilted units are better than the original lead versions and they weren't poor to begin with.
The popular Victorian Guard are all available as Universal Squads, this means you can choose whatever Victoria Miniatures weapons you would like to equip your squads with, or you can use plastic weapons from other troops.
And for those looking for some gribbly hybrid heads, the Cthood Alien Heads are now back in stock.
alphaecho wrote: Victoria Miniatures do tend towards the more heroic scale of 28mm but definitely come across as better proportioned than, say, the plastic Cadians.
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Everything is better proportioned than plastic Cadians. Barbie. Those little Funko things everyone likes. The Cadian Plastics sit only behind Chaos Space Marines in terms of "IF they'd redo this kit, I might actually buy models from that range"
If anything, I wish Victoria's models were just a tad shorter so they'd scale up with the old metal models a little better. Then I'd probably buy some to sprinkle into my old metal Cadians. As it stands, it seems like they'd stick out too much from the comparison shots I've seen of them. Especially the suddenly Amazonian females, lol.
People really need to move on from the old metal Guard. They were lovely models for their day, but it's pretty evident the industry has moved on from 28mm-top-of-head-ridiculously-heroic-scale to the modern 29/30mm-to-eyes-heroic-but-not-total-mutants-scale and that's objectively been a good thing for the quality and level of detail in the kits. Any new Cadian kit would follow the trend.
Anyway, asides aside, a question; do we know if Vic is planning to do a set of Female Victorian Rifle arms in the old non-universal style? I much prefer the bolt-action-style lasrifles to the assault-rifle-style with pistol grips, and if necessary I'll order the rolled-sleeve version and just resculpt the sleeves, but I was hoping to make this a quick build & paint project.
I think it just needs to be on record for those that have never ordered from this company. These are some of the finest alternate Guard mini's and parts around. I've bought a rather large amount of mini's from them in the past and always look forward to my next purchase. Lots of great stuff has been released recently and I'm itching to make a new order in December.
tilarium wrote: I think it just needs to be on record for those that have never ordered from this company. These are some of the finest alternate Guard mini's and parts around. I've bought a rather large amount of mini's from them in the past and always look forward to my next purchase. Lots of great stuff has been released recently and I'm itching to make a new order in December.
Here here, I hvae made several purchases and cannot fault the models quality or the customer service aspect of the company.
Agreed I just got a load of stuff from them in the post this week. Cracking models. Will look forward to getting some female pith helmets at some point.
With the Matilda, we've kept running into technical problems. ("Oh, we need to print it X way else it'll warp and do bad things. Wait, that doesn't work well, uhm, we'll try this") from various prototypers.
Thanks to Victoria's time at ReaperCon (sadly, I couldn't attend due to family health reasons), we're working with the guys from Trenchworx now (who have a line of 28mm historical tanks), and they are going to put their know-how to work for us so we can finally get this off the ground. Given that Trenchworx are specialists with this, Vic and I have the greatest of confidence that the end is in sight.
I begin to understand what a pregnant elephant feels like.
I've backed their first Kickstarter for a Rolls and British tank, good quality casts, if a wee bit on the brittle side with regards to the resin used, but no real complaints here as they're a competent company.
If this keeps up though the Matilda may very well become the Half Life 3 or Duke Nukem Forever of this slice of hobby.
I don't know who'll be doing the casting, I wasn't present for that discussion (obviously), so I can't say.
No, no, it'll happen. Believe me, I want a dozen for myself, it's the reason I designed it! (With damned few exceptions, I only design things I want or will use!)
My original intent was for a squadron, but at this stage I'm getting just one, mostly to see how it pans out and if it still catches my fancy after 2+ years, as most of my armoured needs have by now been fulfilled through other means.
So people have seen pictures of these guys here and there on the forum, figured I would post the (mostly) completed results here first, since Victoria lamb bits made this conversion work so well. This is my first attempt at Valhallans, using Victoria for weapons and the Soviet Winter Infantry kit for pretty much everything else. Her original lasguns (the rifle grip kind) work very well for historical infantry models that are designed to hold regular rifles, all I had to do was shave a couple mm's off of the stocks of the rifles and they fit great. Pistol grip weapons like the meltas are a bit trickier, but not a big deal as the soviet box comes with a crazy amount of different arms.
MrMoustaffa wrote: So people have seen pictures of these guys here and there on the forum, figured I would post the (mostly) completed results here first, since Victoria lamb bits made this conversion work so well. This is my first attempt at Valhallans, using Victoria for weapons and the Soviet Winter Infantry kit for pretty much everything else. Her original lasguns (the rifle grip kind) work very well for historical infantry models that are designed to hold regular rifles, all I had to do was shave a couple mm's off of the stocks of the rifles and they fit great. Pistol grip weapons like the meltas are a bit trickier, but not a big deal as the soviet box comes with a crazy amount of different arms.
Spoiler:
Go for it!
I love the fact that we have so much choice for mix and match available nowadays.
Sledgehammer Update For those following the Kickstarter, you would have heard there has been a delay with the casts. The Sledgehammer is expected to ship to backers around January. Once fulfillment is done it will also be available from Victoria Miniatures and Reaper Miniatures. Jake Schneider and I are already working on some cool resin accessories too.
Those Winter arms I am watching very closely. They would be so handy when converting various GW Guard Regiments, Steel Legion, Vostroyans and Valhallans especially.
Yodhrin wrote: People really need to move on from the old metal Guard.
"Stop liking what I don't like."
Yod, geez man, give it a rest. If you don't like it that's cool, but it's one thing to dislike something and explain why you don't dislike it and quite another to jump into threads and scream "YOU SHOULDN'T LIKE THIS! RAR!".
People can like what they like and you'll just have to live with that (unless it's avocado - that stuff is intolerable).
Yodhrin wrote: People really need to move on from the old metal Guard.
"Stop liking what I don't like."
Yod, geez man, give it a rest. If you don't like it that's cool, but it's one thing to dislike something and explain why you don't dislike it and quite another to jump into threads and scream "YOU SHOULDN'T LIKE THIS! RAR!".
People can like what they like and you'll just have to live with that (unless it's avocado - that stuff is intolerable).
Hey I happen to enjoy plain avocado as well as decent made guacamole!
Yodhrin wrote: People really need to move on from the old metal Guard.
"Stop liking what I don't like."
Yod, geez man, give it a rest. If you don't like it that's cool, but it's one thing to dislike something and explain why you don't dislike it and quite another to jump into threads and scream "YOU SHOULDN'T LIKE THIS! RAR!".
People can like what they like and you'll just have to live with that (unless it's avocado - that stuff is intolerable).
You've managed to sail so far past my point that you've accidentally discovered the New World mate. That's what happens when you cut away all the bits of a post that provide the context, that being the relative scale of models.
No need to delete, just report and move on, putting the boot in is what we have mods for.
Back on topic, from the Bones III KS update:
These clear-faced packages not only look attractive on a store shelf, but they offer a level of product protection - not only does the package protect the stiff plastic parts from breaking, but by putting each part in it's own pocket it provides a level of protection against missing pieces!
Victoria Miniatures did a fantastic job with this model, and we're super happy to be able to give it such a majestic treatment!
Interesting choice of packaging, but excellent nonetheless. Congratulations lady and gent, on getting this far!
I waffled on the KickStarter since I have generations worth of plastic piling up, but maybe in the distant futurea winter regiment of the girls might have some non-SPG artillery though...
Greetings,
Nov 23rd through Dec 4th is Victoria Miniatures 12 days of Christmas. During this time, every order will receive the Miniature of the Day for FREE!
The time zone is PST Pacific Standard Time. All miniatures are resin. Every order, no matter how small, will receive the free miniature for the day. There is no limit to how many orders can be placed.
The resin edition Sledgehammer BFG crew will be released early 2017 once the Kickstarter has shipped. This is a chance to get hold of these characterful minis early.
Cheers, V
Nov 23rd Captain Caine
Nov 24th Tannenburg Drummer Girl
Nov25th BFG Sledgehammer Remote Guy
Nov 26th BFG Sledgehammer Spanner Girl
Nov 27th BFG Sledgehammer Crank Guy
Nov 28th BFG Sledgehammer Targeter Girl
Nov 29th BFG Sledgehammer Scope Guy
Nov 30th BFG Sledgehammer Artillery Officer
Dec 1st Spanish Inquisition Cardinal
Dec 2nd Spanish Inquisition Inquisitor
Dec 3rd Spanish Inquisition Cardinal
Dec 4th Imperial Noble
Thanks for reading, V
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Looking forward to putting in an order for female Greatcoat Tannenbergs to act as a defence force for my Sledgehammer battery when it arrives.
Watch this space
BaronIveagh wrote:I have a question, can we get some DAK style female desert shorts/uniforms? Like the person on the left?
Legs with shorts would be cool, they are on my very long list.
Quite generous to give them with any order, no matter how small. I may just put in one or two small bits orders then on the right days, as I've been waiting for bigger things to arrive since the start of the year now.
Introducing a shiny new regiment to the Galaxy's Finest; The Rausenburg Siege Corps. These greatcoat troops have already been spotted crewing the upcoming BFG Sledgehammer. Now their foot-slogger comrades join them, starting with the Rausenburg Siege Corps 10 Woman Squad and the 5 Woman Squad. The Rausenburg men will join them in the coming weeks.
Yodhrin wrote: People really need to move on from the old metal Guard.
"Stop liking what I don't like."
Yod, geez man, give it a rest. If you don't like it that's cool, but it's one thing to dislike something and explain why you don't dislike it and quite another to jump into threads and scream "YOU SHOULDN'T LIKE THIS! RAR!".
People can like what they like and you'll just have to live with that (unless it's avocado - that stuff is intolerable).
You've managed to sail so far past my point that you've accidentally discovered the New World mate. That's what happens when you cut away all the bits of a post that provide the context, that being the relative scale of models.
Yes, but the part you missed from my post while you were simultaneously raiding the pre-Colonial Caribbean is that if Victoria Miniatures is going to clearly make models to resemble an old GW product line, it would be nice if those models actually fit in with that product line. The ArCadians appear to not be ideal to intermix with the metal Cadians that they're clearly inspired by. And they don't fit with the existing plastic Cadians, so they've basically made it less desirable for purchasers like me who might have otherwise incrementally bought them to round out my army. Modular resin oldCadians could be outfitted with all the special weapons or heavy weapons that weren't available to the metal range, for example. Or make good character models.
And it isn't like they had to be scaled with the plastic Cadians. Forgeworld's Elysians and Krieg are distinctly smaller than the current plastic ranges.
I'll regret wading into this, but the Arcadians share some design cues with the old metal Cadians while keeping the superior proportions of Forgeworld's guard lines. Anything, anything at all, that made them blend with the plastic Cadians would diminish them as models. So that option is right out.
And they're close enough to the metal Cadians that I think you could mingle them and rely on paint jobs to obscure the differences. I don't know how much closer you need them to look. I'm happy they aren't just ripoffs of GW sculpts.
Yodhrin wrote: People really need to move on from the old metal Guard.
"Stop liking what I don't like."
Yod, geez man, give it a rest. If you don't like it that's cool, but it's one thing to dislike something and explain why you don't dislike it and quite another to jump into threads and scream "YOU SHOULDN'T LIKE THIS! RAR!".
People can like what they like and you'll just have to live with that (unless it's avocado - that stuff is intolerable).
You've managed to sail so far past my point that you've accidentally discovered the New World mate. That's what happens when you cut away all the bits of a post that provide the context, that being the relative scale of models.
Yes, but the part you missed from my post while you were simultaneously raiding the pre-Colonial Caribbean is that if Victoria Miniatures is going to clearly make models to resemble an old GW product line, it would be nice if those models actually fit in with that product line. The ArCadians appear to not be ideal to intermix with the metal Cadians that they're clearly inspired by. And they don't fit with the existing plastic Cadians, so they've basically made it less desirable for purchasers like me who might have otherwise incrementally bought them to round out my army. Modular resin oldCadians could be outfitted with all the special weapons or heavy weapons that weren't available to the metal range, for example. Or make good character models.
And it isn't like they had to be scaled with the plastic Cadians. Forgeworld's Elysians and Krieg are distinctly smaller than the current plastic ranges.
Honestly aside from the weapons they blend in pretty well in my opinion. But you know, that's like, my opinion brah. Sorry they're not finished. Obviously she can't copy them completely, because that's illegal, but I think they match up well enough at tabletop distance. Biggest issue honestly is the weapons, and the larger shoulder pauldrons. If someone sold the old style lasguns (I believe they're "Ryza" pattern) you could get them really close.
Yodhrin wrote: People really need to move on from the old metal Guard.
"Stop liking what I don't like."
Yod, geez man, give it a rest. If you don't like it that's cool, but it's one thing to dislike something and explain why you don't dislike it and quite another to jump into threads and scream "YOU SHOULDN'T LIKE THIS! RAR!".
People can like what they like and you'll just have to live with that (unless it's avocado - that stuff is intolerable).
You've managed to sail so far past my point that you've accidentally discovered the New World mate. That's what happens when you cut away all the bits of a post that provide the context, that being the relative scale of models.
Yes, but the part you missed from my post while you were simultaneously raiding the pre-Colonial Caribbean is that if Victoria Miniatures is going to clearly make models to resemble an old GW product line, it would be nice if those models actually fit in with that product line. The ArCadians appear to not be ideal to intermix with the metal Cadians that they're clearly inspired by. And they don't fit with the existing plastic Cadians, so they've basically made it less desirable for purchasers like me who might have otherwise incrementally bought them to round out my army. Modular resin oldCadians could be outfitted with all the special weapons or heavy weapons that weren't available to the metal range, for example. Or make good character models.
And it isn't like they had to be scaled with the plastic Cadians. Forgeworld's Elysians and Krieg are distinctly smaller than the current plastic ranges.
But they make them more appealing to someone like me who like those aesthetics but want miniatures in modern quality and scale to fit with my other modern quality and scale miniatures.
MrMoustaffa wrote: Honestly aside from the weapons they blend in pretty well in my opinion. But you know, that's like, my opinion brah. Sorry they're not finished. Obviously she can't copy them completely, because that's illegal, but I think they match up well enough at tabletop distance. Biggest issue honestly is the weapons, and the larger shoulder pauldrons. If someone sold the old style lasguns (I believe they're "Ryza" pattern) you could get them really close.
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I think the Vic Minis Lasgun MkIII would be the best bet- it looks like the Triplex Phall pattern, which is what all the old Cadians, Praetorians, Valhallans, Tallarn and Mordians are carrying. The Ryza pattern was the really old Rogue Trader weapon, that had a tapered barrel shroud and a ribbed pattern on the shroud.
Reposting since nobody really answered my question the first time, but how exactly do you use the dress uniform torso with the greatcoat legs, given that the former isn't double breasted?
Lord Castellan wrote: Reposting since nobody really answered my question the first time, but how exactly do you use the dress uniform torso with the greatcoat legs, given that the former isn't double breasted?
It is double breasted though. In fact, the only torsos in the entire range that aren't obviously double breasted are the highland torsos, the winter torsos, and all of the armored torsos.
Lord Castellan wrote: Reposting since nobody really answered my question the first time, but how exactly do you use the dress uniform torso with the greatcoat legs, given that the former isn't double breasted?
It is double breasted though. In fact, the only torsos in the entire range that aren't obviously double breasted are the highland torsos, the winter torsos, and all of the armored torsos.
All the torsos except the Dress Uniform Torsos have the buttons covered with armor or webbing making them compatible with any legs.
Lord Castellan wrote: Reposting since nobody really answered my question the first time, but how exactly do you use the dress uniform torso with the greatcoat legs, given that the former isn't double breasted?
It is double breasted though. In fact, the only torsos in the entire range that aren't obviously double breasted are the highland torsos, the winter torsos, and all of the armored torsos.
All the torsos except the Dress Uniform Torsos have the buttons covered with armor or webbing making them compatible with any legs.
These are some of the highest quality resin figures ever produced. When you can see the wrinkles in their sleeves, buttons like that, and character in the face of that caliber, you have hit the pinnacle of the craft. For the price, these figures are the best of the best. They fit alongside the old metals with minimal effort, BTW. Better, then Forgeworld, by any stretch. ( is that too much?)
Not that it matters to my eventual order on Tuesday as they'll be on it, but with the standard bearer bits as they're noted as being "male"; how much of a challenge would it be to get them onto one of the female torsos? I realize I could go grab a set of arms and try, but rather than find yet another distraction from the cleaning I should be doing I figured I'd just ask.
I happen to have a few Tannenburg males mixed in with the army so that won't be a major issue; fluffwise carrying-the-big-stick-that-makes-you-a-huge-target will be one of their assigned roles along with opening ration jars. I might try the one arm version on a greatcoat female though as I'm thinking the hand wrapping around will make it hard to tell the arm is a smidge on the long-side at tabletop distances.
Question Vic, just got back from a long trip and I missed the free mini I wanted (the drummer girl). Can I still get her free or did I miss the boat? I understand if I missed my chance, no biggie just wanted to ask.
Some new goodies this week. From the talented hands of Jake Schneider come two new guns: The Bolt Action Rifle and the Grenade Launcher. We also see an old metal favorite given a resin makeover: Resin Imperial Noble. If you want to snap up a metal one there are 8 left: Metal Imperial Noble.
The 12 Days of Christmas free miniature offer is still active until the 4th. The Free Miniature of the Day today is the BFG Sledgehammer Female Artillery Officer.
streamdragon wrote: Probably a dumb question but asking anyway, is she in the crew with the Sledgehammer as part of the Reaper KS?
I think the only possible issue for some is that the crew in the Kickstarter version are a one piece item cast in the Bones plastic.
These ones on offer and available afterwards are resin and, I assume, multi part.
It depends on your preferences as to what you want.
I don't believe they're meaningfully multi-part wherein there's variations to be had and wouldn't be surprised if they're completely one-piece. The Tannenburg Drummer Girl is effectively single-piece. It's more of resin versus Bones.
Not sure when or if I'll get around to picking up any Sledgehammers though, so I'm quite pleased to have snagged this one for a "normal" officer yesterday.
I'm looking at resin copies of them right now, so there may be some variance here, but..
2 Resins are single pieces (the plotter and the spanner girls).
3 are multi-part - Telescopic Rangefinder (rangefinder is separate), crank guy (3 pieces - wheel, body, other hand), and crane operator has a separate hand with the remote in it.
I don't know what the Bones versions will be exactly, as sadly, real life prevented me from attending ReaperCon and stealing that beautifully painted one from Victoria.
I got a full set of artillery crew with my second order. Makes me feel kinda bad ordering just a set of backpacks and ammo crates to get the minis of those days.
Casting quality of the crew is sharp, with minimal flash, no mold lines and deliciously crisp details. Super-pleased with how they turned out, the officer in particular looks excellent, just what I needed for my Imperial Knights that are still without a pilot.
Now if only Reaper would hurry up with those artillery guns..
They're simply lovely. Simple, not laden with too much detail, but still gorgeous sculpts with plenty of character. Having looked at them for a bit, I've already decided to turn the girl with the map into my new Stormsword commander, the guy with the large binoculars into the commander for the Shadowsword and the girl with the big wrench will make for an excellent servitor with servo-arm stand in for my Auxilia enginseers.
So Jake explains above which ones are multi-part, but there's no mention of the officer. I'm assuming she's multi-part, and if so, is it at least separate legs and torso?
Thanks, will likely still end up getting some resin versions, though I have three coming in Bones already. Such a cool mini.
Speaking of, I imagine there are plans for male cuirass torsos to match the female version. Would love to make some mechanized grenadiers and that would be perfect.
I'm waiting on three as well, but I may wait for Vic and Jake to release their own upgrade kits first before putting them together. Tracks are a must for starters, IIRC a gunshield was also in the works, but I could be wrong there.
BrookM wrote: I'm waiting on three as well, but I may wait for Vic and Jake to release their own upgrade kits first before putting them together. Tracks are a must for starters, IIRC a gunshield was also in the works, but I could be wrong there.
Brook, I just got my plastic test-shot this week, so I can make final adjustments to the tracks and make sure they fit after any revisions the moulders had to make. I just have to stop sneezing and stop freezing long enough to be able to get it done, heh. Hay fever and rapid temperature swings do not make my life easy.
Blacksails, PM me and talk to me, amigo. I've been looking for some ideas to make that kind of thing.
still need to finish the straps on the legs, I cut out a redesigned mask today, it's more medieval looking, and I need a few little tweaks here and there to cut down on pinched love handles 
