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Post by: BrookM
IIRC lizard mounts were teased at some point, though I could be mistaken and these were for a private project.
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Post by: ChazSexington
Crimson wrote:
And if not horses, then at least legs in riding position.
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/rough-rider-legs-x5
Those are already there
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Post by: Crimson
They're, but only in style of one regiment.
While we're wishing for horse related things, I'd really love to see proper gothic hussars with all bells and whistles and silly fur hats.
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Post by: ChazSexington
Btw, some of the thumbnails actually get smaller when you click/cycle them (on PC, in Chrome) - the female BFG artillery officer as a an example.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
So I was looking for bases and saw these
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/5-x-50mm-round-bases
Pretty sure these are meant to be 60mm bases and it's just a typo, but wanted to make sure before I threw them in the cart
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Post by: faolan
We'll have to get V to weigh in on this, but if memory serves (and it may not, it's been a while), they actually are 50mm bases - I asked her why 50s, and she said the Centurions go on 50s, and they're good bases for rough riders, etc.
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Post by: ChazSexington
faolan wrote:We'll have to get V to weigh in on this, but if memory serves (and it may not, it's been a while), they actually are 50mm bases - I asked her why 50s, and she said the Centurions go on 50s, and they're good bases for rough riders, etc.
But no horsies? :(
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
faolan wrote:We'll have to get V to weigh in on this, but if memory serves (and it may not, it's been a while), they actually are 50mm bases - I asked her why 50s, and she said the Centurions go on 50s, and they're good bases for rough riders, etc.
Darn, I need 60mm bases for heavy weapon teams and that would've been a good thing to tack onto the order.
Also where is the website update? Seems like it's still the same on my computer. Still mentions the old shipping rates
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Post by: BrookM
Maybe force refresh your browser? As there's a whole new site now.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
BrookM wrote:Maybe force refresh your browser? As there's a whole new site now.
Is it coming up for you? I've tried opening it in a couple different browsers and no luck, it keeps showing up as the old one.
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Post by: BrookM
Just checked, it's also got a new link, that may explain things: https://victoria-miniatures.myshopify.com/
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Post by: MLaw
Whoah.. new store is super busy.. seems responsive though
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Post by: ChazSexington
Now I just need to complete my previous three Autocannon batteries;p
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Post by: Platuan4th
Ugh, they need to hurry up and give me us those kneeling Beastmen legs already....
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Post by: lost_lilliputian
^Ha yes
I’m having flashbacks to old rogue trader when ‘Imperial Beastmen’ were a thing!
I’m thinking they could make great acolytes with an Inquisitor. Would that be Heresy? Oh the irony lol. Anyway, they look great
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Post by: Krinsath
Liking the new store overall. Might be a bit before I can scrape together an order, but like others that's likely because I have existing ones to get to already....
Random question for future reference, on the camo cloaks has anyone tried to use them on a kneeling model? I'd like to get some eventually for some snipers, but I'm skeptical that I'll be able to bend those sufficiently and/or work for that stance.
Going through my Vic-based enclave on the Mountain of Shame©, I really would like some more mid-grade officer models/bits. The cuirass works well-enough for the "formal" armies (e.g. - Tannenburg), but more variety in heads and torsos would certainly be nice.
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Post by: Samsonov
The new website looks good. The old one got a bit difficult to navigate as the number of products offered grew, I think this one works really well.
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Post by: alphaecho
Even better is the preview on the artilery pages:
https://victoria-miniatures.myshopify.com/collections/artillery/products/sledgehammer-bfg-blast-shield
Although only the blast shield is available at present...look at those tracks!!
I am so glad that has been shown prior to my Sledgehammers arriving. I won't be rushing to get them built until I can put an order in.
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Post by: BrookM
I'm still waiting to see how the Medusa and Earthshaker carriage rules from Forge World turn out before making a decision.
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Post by: Platuan4th
I mean, if we're Wishlisting, I'd love some officer grade Broolians as well, they're looking more and more like they're going to be my 8th go to army.
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Post by: Jadenim
Krinsath wrote:Liking the new store overall. Might be a bit before I can scrape together an order, but like others that's likely because I have existing ones to get to already....
Random question for future reference, on the camo cloaks has anyone tried to use them on a kneeling model? I'd like to get some eventually for some snipers, but I'm skeptical that I'll be able to bend those sufficiently and/or work for that stance.
Going through my Vic-based enclave on the Mountain of Shame©, I really would like some more mid-grade officer models/bits. The cuirass works well-enough for the "formal" armies (e.g. - Tannenburg), but more variety in heads and torsos would certainly be nice.
I've got one of the cloaks on a heavy weapon gunner, using the shorter of the two Cadians kneeling legs and cloak is about 1-2mm lower than the top of the base. However the cloak does go out at a bit of an angle, so it's off the edge of the base and doesn't interfere.
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Post by: ChazSexington
A wee critique of the layout: I think it'd be easier to navigate if the the categories weren't written vertically.
Any chance of Wishlists on the site? I'd love to be able to categorise what I need for specific units and have it ready, rather than writing it down in a separate Word document.
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Post by: alphaecho
ChazSexington wrote:A wee critique of the layout: I think it'd be easier to navigate if the the categories weren't written vertically.
Any chance of Wishlists on the site? I'd love to be able to categorise what I need for specific units and have it ready, rather than writing it down in a separate Word document.
Add it to the basket? I'm not being sarcastic but then everything would be shown on one page.
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Post by: ChazSexington
alphaecho wrote: ChazSexington wrote:A wee critique of the layout: I think it'd be easier to navigate if the the categories weren't written vertically.
Any chance of Wishlists on the site? I'd love to be able to categorise what I need for specific units and have it ready, rather than writing it down in a separate Word document.
Add it to the basket? I'm not being sarcastic but then everything would be shown on one page.
It disappears after a while, and it's mostly for planning separate projects.
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Post by: Apologist
Is the escaped lunatic model likely to be coming back?
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Post by: vic
They are indeed 50mm bases.
Krinsath wrote:Liking the new store overall. Might be a bit before I can scrape together an order, but like others that's likely because I have existing ones to get to already....
Random question for future reference, on the camo cloaks has anyone tried to use them on a kneeling model? I'd like to get some eventually for some snipers, but I'm skeptical that I'll be able to bend those sufficiently and/or work for that stance.
Going through my Vic-based enclave on the Mountain of Shame©, I really would like some more mid-grade officer models/bits. The cuirass works well-enough for the "formal" armies (e.g. - Tannenburg), but more variety in heads and torsos would certainly be nice.
Thanks for the feed back. I have put the cloak on a kneeling legs by putting a cloak in a mug of hot water and bending it. They are thin enough for this to work.
Will look at more officers.
Samsonov wrote:The new website looks good. The old one got a bit difficult to navigate as the number of products offered grew, I think this one works really well.
Thanks
Platuan4th wrote:I mean, if we're Wishlisting, I'd love some officer grade Broolians as well, they're looking more and more like they're going to be my 8th go to army.
Cool, another excuse for me to rework Captain Torgo.
ChazSexington wrote:A wee critique of the layout: I think it'd be easier to navigate if the the categories weren't written vertically.
Any chance of Wishlists on the site? I'd love to be able to categorise what I need for specific units and have it ready, rather than writing it down in a separate Word document.
Great idea, I'll look into it.
Apologist wrote:Is the escaped lunatic model likely to be coming back?
Yes, those obscure old metal minis don't sell much, but I don't want them to disappear, they will come back eventually.
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Post by: Geisty
Hi, I'm a big fan of your work and I was curious, will you ever consider doing a more...sci-fiesque infantry troop? I mean, in the context of if Hexenheim stormtroopers are kind of like DKoK, then something closer to Elysian Drop Troops.
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Post by: vic
Geisty wrote:Hi, I'm a big fan of your work and I was curious, will you ever consider doing a more...sci-fiesque infantry troop? I mean, in the context of if Hexenheim stormtroopers are kind of like DKoK, then something closer to Elysian Drop Troops.
I don't do much in the way of hi-tech. But always interested in ideas
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Post by: shasolenzabi
I just wonder if we will see background on the Arcadian troops
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Post by: ChazSexington
vic wrote:
ChazSexington wrote:A wee critique of the layout: I think it'd be easier to navigate if the the categories weren't written vertically.
Any chance of Wishlists on the site? I'd love to be able to categorise what I need for specific units and have it ready, rather than writing it down in a separate Word document.
Great idea, I'll look into it.
Brilliant, cheers!
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Post by: gainsay
Please make tallarn heads.
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
AHEM
Please make sci fi desert warrior heads drawing on common tropes and history suitable for such diverse gaming environments as Arakus, Tatooine or the wastelands of the post apocalypse.
Please?
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Post by: NivlacSupreme
Kid_Kyoto wrote:
AHEM
Please make sci fi desert warrior heads drawing on common tropes and history suitable for such diverse gaming environments as Arakus, Tatooine or the wastelands of the post apocalypse.
Please?
You fool! You summoned the Lucasfilm lawyers!
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Post by: pongo50
Ohhhh nooooo the mouse lawyers are coming
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Post by: Resin Glazed Guardsman
My 3 sledgehammers should finally arrive tomorrow
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Post by: faolan
They've come up well.
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Post by: Jadenim
*Sees carbines*
Must not start Elysian army.
Must not start Elysian army.
MUST NOT START ELYSIAN ARMY!
Dammit.
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Post by: faolan
Jadenim wrote:*Sees carbines*
Must not start Elysian army.
Must not start Elysian army.
MUST NOT START ELYSIAN ARMY!
Dammit.
Don't worry, I lose the battle of wills with myself at least once every month or so too when it comes to starting new armies or warbands.
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Post by: Elbows
Screw stupid Elysians..."must not start Space Chindits force...must not start Space Chindits force..."
If I ever bought IG models or something similar I'd probably get some of those fella. I've been meaning to flesh out my generic Sci-fi miniatures a bit so they may get a nod at some point. Rugged hired guns for a spice merchant? Sure!
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Post by: ChaoticMind
DARN YOU ELBOWS! Now I want to do that also!
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Post by: Platuan4th
Hmm, Broolian heads are gone...
Just 3 shy of enough goggles heads to finish a 2nd Scions unit. :(
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Post by: faolan
Platuan4th wrote:Hmm, Broolian heads are gone...
Just 3 shy of enough goggles heads to finish a 2nd Scions unit. :(
I'm sure they'll come back soon, matey.
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Post by: ChazSexington
Are there any horses recommended for Vic Mini models? I've been looking at Warlords Games' horses, which happen to be on sale.
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Post by: alphaecho
ChazSexington wrote:Are there any horses recommended for Vic Mini models? I've been looking at Warlords Games' horses, which happen to be on sale.
They'll be rarer than rocking horse poo soon but I believe Vic's riders were designed to go with GW's Empire Pistolier horses. Those are the ones I've used with mine and they look the business.
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Post by: Ketara
Have the pistoliers been discontinued then?
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Post by: BaronIveagh
No but they're now webstore only, so parted out kits? Yeah, right.
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
If anyone really needs some pistollier horses (and doesn't mind waiting for postage from India) PM me.
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Post by: ChazSexington
alphaecho wrote: ChazSexington wrote:Are there any horses recommended for Vic Mini models? I've been looking at Warlords Games' horses, which happen to be on sale.
They'll be rarer than rocking horse poo soon but I believe Vic's riders were designed to go with GW's Empire Pistolier horses. Those are the ones I've used with mine and they look the business.
I did some digging, and found this image of Rough Riders with Perry Horses (Warlord Games) - it looks good. Gonna order myself 20 of those, to be ready for the arrival of the Southern Belles of Doom Rough Riders.
No, it's just because they're so dear. And old.
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Post by: Red Corsair
Meh, that scale kitbash is kind of off to be honest. The parts and knife work are great, but those parts are heroic 32 sitting on truescale 28, it just looks kind of like adult torsos sitting atop those kiddy horse ride for a quarter machines that used to be outside the super market.
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Post by: IAmHated
vic wrote: Geisty wrote:Hi, I'm a big fan of your work and I was curious, will you ever consider doing a more...sci-fiesque infantry troop? I mean, in the context of if Hexenheim stormtroopers are kind of like DKoK, then something closer to Elysian Drop Troops.
I don't do much in the way of hi-tech. But always interested in ideas
any chance we'll get to see some female border world rangers in the future?
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Post by: MLaw
ChazSexington wrote:Are there any horses recommended for Vic Mini models? I've been looking at Warlords Games' horses, which happen to be on sale.
I bought a bunch of Rough Rider kits from Victoria and have still not finished them because every set of horses I buy to finish them out looks like ponies under Heroic Scale bulk :(
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Red Corsair wrote:Meh, that scale kitbash is kind of off to be honest. The parts and knife work are great, but those parts are heroic 32 sitting on truescale 28, it just looks kind of like adult torsos sitting atop those kiddy horse ride for a quarter machines that used to be outside the super market.
I agree, that scale is way too off to be used for those horses. Vic's stuff is slimmer, but it'll still look way too big on those horses. They MIGHT work for women, but I doubt it.
I would look at companies known for heroic proportions. Perhaps Warlord has a kit that would work better?
I ended up using motorcycles for my guys. Mad Robot makes some nice ones in this scale with the right legs, I then ordered the hunting Lance's from Vic and am going to combine the too to make my rough riders.
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Post by: kestral
I like those Devils!
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Post by: ChazSexington
Red Corsair wrote:Meh, that scale kitbash is kind of off to be honest. The parts and knife work are great, but those parts are heroic 32 sitting on truescale 28, it just looks kind of like adult torsos sitting atop those kiddy horse ride for a quarter machines that used to be outside the super market.
I think it fits well enough - the horses are maybe slightly on the short size, but horses do vary. I think the worst offender is the CSM power sword - that looks wrong.
Ordered 20 for 20£ from Warlord Games now. I think they'll work better with Victoria minis anyway.
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Post by: BrookM
From Facebook:
Greetings.
I've finished the Beastmen squad. The parts are currently at the caster and should be in store in about 3 weeks. These are a long time favorite of mine, so I am very excited about finally getting a full 10 man resin squad.
Might start calling them Beast Guard?
I am currently working on a ten man squad with close combat weapons and pistols. So watch out for the future return of Torgo's Trench Raiders.
Cheers, V
And also now available at the store:
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Post by: Platuan4th
Drooling in anticipation of buying more Broolians.
Also, "patiently" awaiting the Matilda release.
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Post by: TheAuldGrump
Quick question on the BFG and its optional bits - how easy is it to make the howitzer barrel and the mortar barrel swappable?
I will be using the model in steampunk and post-Apocalyptic roleplaying games, so I won't typically need more than one or the other on the table at a time.
(The PA scenario I have in mind for the BFG is titled The Guns of Splash Mountain... think The Guns of the Navarone, but with more Disney*....)
The Auld Grump
* Including the cryogenically preserved Uncle Walt....
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Post by: faolan
It's possible, Grump. You are best served by looking at the directions/assembly guide that is available online.
That's the best I can do for you from my phone while on AMTRAK.
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Post by: RiTides
BrookM wrote:From Facebook:
Greetings.
I've finished the Beastmen squad. The parts are currently at the caster and should be in store in about 3 weeks. These are a long time favorite of mine, so I am very excited about finally getting a full 10 man resin squad.
Might start calling them Beast Guard?
I am currently working on a ten man squad with close combat weapons and pistols. So watch out for the future return of Torgo's Trench Raiders.
Cheers, V
Those Beast Guard look fantastic! Super tempting
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Post by: Lone Cat
Does BFG also fires canister rounds as well as generic shrapnels?
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Post by: BrookM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! IT'S A HORSE! IT'S A HORSE!
Do want. Though I'm sure the witch brigade will be along sooner or later to be all "nyerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, horses don't belong in 40k, nyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh."
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Post by: Jadenim
I have to say the sprue makes it rather...horrifying. In a sort of demonic body horror way.
Sculpt looks good though and I was just looking at options for Tallarn rough riders...
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Post by: BrookM
Vents are due to it being a 3d test print.
From Facebook: this is just the boring un-posed sculpt. Posing it will be a new test of my Z-brush skills.
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Post by: Blacksails
I agree with Brook's thoughts.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IT'S A HORSE! I'M SO PUMPED UP!
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Post by: alphaecho
But....but...but....I haven't placed the order for my tracks and shield yet...and there are horses....
AND MY BFGs ARRIVE TOMORROW....
...just when I've taken an extended weekend's leave. Yes!!
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Post by: BrookM
Did you get a track and trace number for your Bones pledge?
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Post by: cuda1179
I'm actually liking the track set as it's own thing to be used for conversions.
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Post by: MLaw
Before getting excited about the horse, I really want to see it with one of her riders mounted.. because I'm not buying more horses without seeing proof that the rider won't look like a giant. Even from vic.. I trust nobody's horses anymore (that was a really strange sentence to type)
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Post by: Ir0njack
Got my Sledgehammer in and oh man, its better than I anticipated, from ease of assembly down to the awesome crew that comes with it 10/10. Accessories like the tracks and gunshield make it all the sweeter.
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Post by: alphaecho
BrookM wrote:Did you get a track and trace number for your Bones pledge?
Apologies but I was offline most of yesterday.
There was no tracking number as such. There were two emails, one saying the order was ready and the second saying it would arrive on Fridaywith a 1 hour slot to be notified later.
As an update, the modern hi-tech world is very frustrating.
The DPD website is showing me that the driver is on delivery no 8 of (I'm 134) but the map shows he is only 2 miles but 8 hours away.........
And they're here.
All I can say is "Fantastic job Jake and Victoria"
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Post by: alphaecho
I couldn't resist putting one together.
I'm amazed at how easy it is to build. The fact that it comes ready to assemble without clipping from sprues is a bonus.
I've never bought any Bones before so the material the crew is made from feels slightly strange to me but does allow for easy cutting so I can swap the heads out for pith helmets as I have already done with one as a tester.
Note that I haven't glued the wheels on as I'm waiting for the tracks and gun shield to arrive.
I daresay the wheels could find their way onto an Ork conversion of some kind however I am tempted to get another one at retail price to convert to Blood Axe use.
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Post by: ChazSexington
GOD DAMN IT.
I just ordered 20 horses from Warlord Games!
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Post by: Viktor von Domm
at last... decent looking horses that would be good for fantasy, Sci fi and western...!
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Post by: Ketara
My two arrived today. Very nice. Any chance of seeing the Matilda in Bones IV?
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Post by: BaronIveagh
BrookM wrote:
Do want. Though I'm sure the witch brigade will be along sooner or later to be all "nyerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, horses don't belong in 40k, nyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh."
Chomping at the bit, eh?
An to those neigh sayers who canter to the idea that Equis as a war mount has rode off into the sunset in 40k, I say let 8th editions changes spur you on.
That said, when I see horses melt onto the ceiling, I suspect they may be tainted....
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Post by: Binabik15
Seeing how tge Imperium has not only blackpowder-era worlds but STONE AGE worlds, those people have always been dummies. Double dummies for cavalry being awesome.
That said, what is the best way to buy some of this stuff as a Kraut
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Post by: Blacksails
Amazing. Can't wait to pick up a squadron.
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Post by: swampyturtle
isnt a squadron going to be like 210$ ?
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Post by: Wakshaani
Those look so *good*! I just wish we could get plastic instead of resin. I know, I know, hideously expensive to create and all that, but I just don't trust resin. Too many old stories of lung-filled issues from the Armorcast days. Gives me the heebie-jeebies.
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Post by: Yodhrin
Wakshaani wrote:Those look so *good*! I just wish we could get plastic instead of resin. I know, I know, hideously expensive to create and all that, but I just don't trust resin. Too many old stories of lung-filled issues from the Armorcast days. Gives me the heebie-jeebies.
I'm pretty sure plastic dust is just as bad for you as resin dust, the key part is you shouldn't be breathing in dust so wear a mask when you saw or file.
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Post by: Blacksails
Somewhere in that ballpark I imagine. The government finally came through with almost 5 years worth of inflation pay, so the wife and I are treating ourselves a little.
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Post by: ChazSexington
BaronIveagh wrote: BrookM wrote:
Do want. Though I'm sure the witch brigade will be along sooner or later to be all "nyerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, horses don't belong in 40k, nyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh."
Chomping at the bit, eh?
An to those neigh sayers who canter to the idea that Equis as a war mount has rode off into the sunset in 40k, I say let 8th editions changes spur you on.
That said, when I see horses melt onto the ceiling, I suspect they may be tainted....
Hoof an exalt.
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Post by: faolan
I'm back in Australia after a trip to the US for my big sister's wedding.
How are you folks (from the Kickstarter) finding your Sledgehammers to be?
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Post by: Ketara
Haven't opened mine yet, but they sure look purty.
So what do we have to do to get you guys to put up another KS for a range of similar vehicles in hard plastic?
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Post by: faolan
Ketara wrote:Haven't opened mine yet, but they sure look purty.
So what do we have to do to get you guys to put up another KS for a range of similar vehicles in hard plastic?
That's up to Victoria. I just smash things with hammers til they look right.
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Post by: alphaecho
faolan wrote:I'm back in Australia after a trip to the US for my big sister's wedding.
How are you folks (from the Kickstarter) finding your Sledgehammers to be?
As you can see from the photos I posted earlier, I've only partially assembled one so far but they go together like a dream.
I'm waiting for my tracks and shields to arrive before putting the whole battery together.
I'm so glad that I jumped in on the KS. Everything from the packaging, the casting and ease of assembly shouts 'quality'.
Even the retail price of $75.99 (with six crew) stacks up well compared to the FW Earthshaker (£76 with no crew and daft postage rate).
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Post by: BrookM
faolan wrote:I'm back in Australia after a trip to the US for my big sister's wedding.
How are you folks (from the Kickstarter) finding your Sledgehammers to be?
Mine came in earlier today at long last. I've partially assembled one so far, but like alphaecho I'll be upgrading mine with tracks and shields next month when the budget allows for it.
So far, minimal cleanup is needed, there's a bit of flash or bit of sprue still remaining, or a very faint mold line. Super glad that the main artillery piece can be glued together with plastic glue, none of that superglue bs, many thanks for that choice!
Biggest defect amongst the three sets is that one of the three crank guys is miscast around the right shoulder, some sort of weird bubble was there that upon removal revealed a rather ugly spot. No biggy for me though, as I wasn't planning on using them all anyway, so I got two spares.
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Post by: Colonel Jacka
Have not seen my three Sledgehammers yet. No tracker nothing. Must find out why.
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Post by: Colonel Jacka
Still we wait in Oz! So Sad!
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Post by: faolan
Wonder if that shipment got put onto the same flight as the one my luggage WASN'T on...
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Post by: BrookM
Not unless your luggage is going by container ship.
It's a bit dodgy that Reaper can't even say when the ship is supposed to arrive, though this could be them going "yeah, whatever, it's finally out of our hands now, TTFN!"
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Post by: TheAuldGrump
BrookM wrote:Not unless your luggage is going by container ship.
It's a bit dodgy that Reaper can't even say when the ship is supposed to arrive, though this could be them going "yeah, whatever, it's finally out of our hands now, TTFN!"
*Shrug* Or the carrier company does not provide that information - some container companies are better than others in that regards.
Sometimes 'out of our hands' means 'there is nothing more we can do until it comes in'.
The Auld Grump - somewhere, out there in the ocean, is a container that holds some of the first Eldar Falcon grav tanks bound for the US.... waiting for future marine archaeologists to find them, and mislabel them as religious icons....
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Post by: faolan
I certainly wouldn't blame Reaper on this - shipping companies have terrible track records in Australia and New Zealand.
Just ask CMON about one of the Zombicide Kickstarter campaigns where Toll broke contract and didn't start to deliver pledges until after retailers released it. Or what the same shipper did with Conan pledges...
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Post by: faolan
From Facebook
I have 50 Matilda’s incoming! 25 of each variant plus 25 sponson kits.
These will go up for pre-sale in the next day or so. Notification of sale will be made initially via the email subscribers list.
If you miss out don’t worry, another casting run will be done.
I expect this first fifty to ship before the end of August, possibly earlier.
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Post by: MattW
Do both turret styles include all of the options for the main gun?
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Post by: faolan
Doesn't include the guns for the other style.
That said, they're all cross compatible.
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Post by: lost_lilliputian
Wow, they came up great!
Very nice details and looking pretty crisp. I also just noticed the co-axial gun next to the cannon, very useful.
With the extra stowage bits and jerry cans you guys do as well, I can see a great personalized HQ Command Tank too
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Post by: Haighus
Tanks look great, although I'm particularly excited by the horse. Any chance of a horse gasmask option? Would be great for Savlar chem dogs etc. and is an option that is even less common than good heroic horses.
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Post by: MattW
faolan wrote:Doesn't include the guns for the other style.
That said, they're all cross compatible.
Damn. I'd suggest you guys offer an upgrade pack if possible- or include all options (given the premium price-point).
I love the turret on the left, but only really want them for gatling cannons, so I'll probably get neither.
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Post by: Platuan4th
MattW wrote: faolan wrote:Doesn't include the guns for the other style.
That said, they're all cross compatible.
Damn. I'd suggest you guys offer an upgrade pack if possible- or include all options (given the premium price-point).
I love the turret on the left, but only really want them for gatling cannons, so I'll probably get neither.
The sponsons will be available as an additional kit.
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Post by: MattW
Platuan4th wrote:MattW wrote: faolan wrote:Doesn't include the guns for the other style.
That said, they're all cross compatible.
Damn. I'd suggest you guys offer an upgrade pack if possible- or include all options (given the premium price-point).
I love the turret on the left, but only really want them for gatling cannons, so I'll probably get neither.
The sponsons will be available as an additional kit.
Uh... yeah I know, but that doesn't help me get the turret weapons that I want with the turret design that I want.
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
Looks like I finally get to waltz Matilda!. Jake will the boss guns fit on the Fury turrets?
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Post by: faolan
All guns will fit in either turret. And with the size of the plug I used, you shouldn't need to use magnets either.
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Post by: Mr Morden
Be great to see some compartive size pics with other models?
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Post by: Platuan4th
The website has it next to some of their Infantry and the Facebook page has a comparison to a Russ.
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Post by: BrookM
€10,- please.
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Post by: Platuan4th
I treated myself and bought a Boss Adepticon version and a preorder Boss.
My wife's gonna kill me. X_X
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Post by: alphaecho
Platuan4th wrote:I treated myself and bought a Boss Adepticon version and a preorder Boss.
My wife's gonna kill me. X_X
Mine had to visit the Royal Mail depot to pick up and pay the customs charge on my tracks, gun shields and squad order while I'm working away from home.....
Bad timing on my part. She now knows how much I spent.
Fortunately I don't inflict a TV sports subscription on the household so I have a lot of leeway on hobby purchases.
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Post by: Mr Morden
Thanks - exactly what I wanted
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Post by: faolan
alphaecho wrote: Platuan4th wrote:I treated myself and bought a Boss Adepticon version and a preorder Boss.
My wife's gonna kill me. X_X
Mine had to visit the Royal Mail depot to pick up and pay the customs charge on my tracks, gun shields and squad order while I'm working away from home.....
Bad timing on my part. She now knows how much I spent.
Fortunately I don't inflict a TV sports subscription on the household so I have a lot of leeway on hobby purchases.
Mine's had to do that with AusPost a few times, and yes, I too have gotten in trouble for it previously. Now though, she just assumes all my toys are paid for with sculpting money, and it's not an issue. At least, not until she bothers to match up the records between the bank accounts, then I'm fethed.
Mine wants a sports package for the TV, but she can't find one with enough rodeo AND ice hockey on it, so I keep being spared that expense.
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Post by: MLaw
I was told there would be horses..
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Post by: Manalishi
Do those turret cannons fit GW Russ turrets? wouldn't mind a few of those battle cannons for my squad.
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Post by: faolan
Manalishi wrote:Do those turret cannons fit GW Russ turrets? wouldn't mind a few of those battle cannons for my squad.
Not straight out of the box.
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Post by: MattW
Lovely model, but well and truly out of my price range, unfortunately. Pricier than a baneblade if you want sponsons and turret weapon options...
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Post by: faolan
MattW wrote:Lovely model, but well and truly out of my price range, unfortunately. Pricier than a baneblade if you want sponsons and turret weapon options...
It's actually cheaper than a FW Russ and has more weapon options to it.
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Post by: MattW
faolan wrote:MattW wrote:Lovely model, but well and truly out of my price range, unfortunately. Pricier than a baneblade if you want sponsons and turret weapon options...
It's actually cheaper than a FW Russ and has more weapon options to it.
Which FW Russ are you looking at?
If I buy the Matilda with the sponsons and the alternative turret cannons, it's about $115USD plus shipping.
The Krieg LR Vanquisher is £62 ($80 USD) plus shipping, and includes the sponsons and other option from the LR kit.
I'll give you that you'd wind up with many more options for the Matilda, but it's not even close to cheaper.
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Post by: faolan
I was only thinking of the main turret guns, didn't factor in the sponsons.
I'll eat that one, Matt!
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Post by: stanman
Seems to be a very expensive model, pretty close in price to what a Forgeworld tank would run but doesn't offer nearly the same level of detail (which is what FW is known for).
I've got several FW tanks as well as 3rd party Mortians so I'm not afraid to drop for killer resin models but given the detail level I'm really not seeing the value in this one.
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Post by: NightReaver
Looks neat, but for that price? Come on now. I have a Gideon from Mad Robot and it has more going for it for 1/2 the price. Even the Gothic KV-2 kit from MaxMini is only about $50.
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Post by: NivlacSupreme
I'd actually consider buying one if it wasn't for the slot for a co-axial gun that doesn't come with a gun.
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Post by: Rottenflieger
faolan wrote:How are you folks (from the Kickstarter) finding your Sledgehammers to be?
My 2 sledgehammers arrived a few days ago (South Australia) and I've just finished assembling them now. Overall I'm pretty happy with them. The packaging is nice and fancy, with all the pieces clearly displayed. There was the odd rough edge from where the piece was removed from the sprue that needed cleaning up, but in general the cleanup was minimal.
The detail on the huns themselves is decent, if a little soft. Having said that, the rivets and other small details will come out really nicely when painted and weathered. I'm definitely happy with the plastic components. However, the crew and the other bits made out of the bones material (shells, crates) are a bit disappointing. They're not particularly well detailed and feel more like the sort of pieces you'd get in a D&D box. That's fine and all, but for tabletop models, I would've expected a lot better quality.
As it happens, I wasn't going to use the crew anyway as the Sledgehammers will be counts-as Earthshaker carriages for my Death Korps, so the crew wouldn't really fit in too well with the Krieg aesthetic. Still, I was thinking about using parts such as the rangefinder on some Krieg models, but I don't think it'll be worth the effort of cutting up the crew for that, considering how soft the detail is.
Altogether though I'm glad I backed the Kickstarter, though the wait was making me start to regret it - especially since I held off on buying FW artillery to see if the Sledgehammers would fit in with them aesthetically. I'd definitely give the overall kit an 8.5/10, you'll definitely get a decent sized model out of it, but I'd much rather buy the full-priced model from the Victoria Miniatures store if it was packaged with the resin crew and accessories.
EDIT: Formatting
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Post by: alphaecho
Rottenflieger wrote:
However, the crew and the other bits made out of the bones material (shells, crates) are a bit disappointing. They're not particularly well detailed and feel more like the sort of pieces you'd get in a D&D box. That's fine and all, but for tabletop models, I would've expected a lot better quality.
As it happens, I wasn't going to use the crew anyway as the Sledgehammers will be counts-as Earthshaker carriages for my Death Korps, so the crew wouldn't really fit in too well with the Krieg aesthetic. Still, I was thinking about using parts such as the rangefinder on some Krieg models, but I don't think it'll be worth the effort of cutting up the crew for that, considering how soft the detail is.
I second the bit about the crew. As gaming pieces, the softness of the Bones material doesn't bother me that much. If I was a top level modeller/ painter, I'd definitely be after resin versions of the crew.
As a plus point though, I've found it easy to remove the heads to replace with pith helmet versions.
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Post by: Matakakea
My Sledgehammers finally arrived this morning. Damn, those boxes are big! I guess I'll be spending this evening going over them and checking out assembly/thinking about the paint scheme
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Post by: BrookM
Only part of the gun itself that looks a bit undone / underwhelming is part number 2 if we're using the instructions manual found on your site. It has a pair of dimples up front for some reason.
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Post by: Rottenflieger
BrookM wrote:Only part of the gun itself that looks a bit undone / underwhelming is part number 2 if we're using the instructions manual found on your site. It has a pair of dimples up front for some reason.
Yeah I'm not sure whether I'm going to fill those with Greenstuff or cover it with so plasticard pieces, it is a bit annoying.
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Post by: bubber
got my reaper shipping notice today. my 'hammers should be arriving tomorrow - yay!
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Post by: Platuan4th
Got my Adepticon Matilda Boss yesterday, already working on assembly and magnetization.
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Post by: faolan
BrookM wrote:Only part of the gun itself that looks a bit undone / underwhelming is part number 2 if we're using the instructions manual found on your site. It has a pair of dimples up front for some reason.
Dimples would be either from cooling or perhaps ejector port marks. Not having one of the production ones I can't really tell you which has caused it.
Mr Surfacer is often the go-to for the scale model guys for filling in such things (it came in handy on the Baneblade for that reason), and (again, having not seen it in person) should probably work a treat. Plus the stuff is amazing for adding texture to other things.
It's a shame to hear about the Bonesium crew & parts not looking all that amazing, because I've got some of the resin ones around and I really like them.
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Post by: vic
Hi all,
The Sledgehammer BFG Multi part styrene plastic and 'Bones' boxed kit, is now available for the Victoria Miniatures Online store. Later this year this kit will also be available from Reaper Miniatures and some Reaper stockists.
Cheers, V
https://victoriaminiatures.com/collections/artillery/products/bfg-sledgehammer
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Post by: Not-not-kenny
I really like how unintrusive the sponsons are on the Matilda, that's one of the things that's always bothered me with the Leman Russ.
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Post by: complex57
I am really, really, really looking forward to ordering some beastmen from you.
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Post by: schoon
Beautiful work on the BFG.
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Post by: alphaecho
After a couple of weeks away, I was finally able to add the tracks and shields to my already assembled BFGs.
I'm now waiting for a dry spot to get some spraying done.
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
So will Vic have anything in Bones 4?
Sci-fi riflemen/women?
Please?
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Post by: Yodhrin
This is a slightly random tangent, but: I've been reading a lot recently about the "less known"(ie, more ignored by Britain and America because it doesn't fit our respective national narratives) theatres of WW1 and WW2, and I realised something - among all the various third party "pseudofuture infantry" producers, most fall victim to that same blind spot.
Vic's done some good work giving us parts for not-ANZAC and not-Highlanders(seriously, screw you Mr Historically-Accurate Dunkirk, not one mention of the 51st >:/ ), but can I ask if there might be a prospect you could do more "colonial infantry" head types? Middle Eastern wrapped shawl heads would be the most obvious, but actually the one I'd most like to see would be turbans.
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Post by: Malika2
How big is this gun next to the Imperial Guard's Basilisk?
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Post by: JoeRugby
Malika2 wrote:How big is this gun next to the Imperial Guard's Basilisk?
Don't have a basilisk but I can get a picture of one next to a chimera if you want?
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Post by: faolan
Malika2 wrote:How big is this gun next to the Imperial Guard's Basilisk?
It's sized to the FW Earthshaker, which is larger than the Basilisk.
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
Got the fury Matilda, it is awsome, wish I had remembered to order the boss cannons too. Doh!
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Post by: MattW
Soooo... no Bones this time?
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Post by: faolan
Not this time, no.
Have no fear, however, we're always working on bigger and better things.
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Post by: Krinsath
faolan wrote:
Have no fear, however, we're always working on bigger and better things.
Vi-Conqueror confirmed!
Joking....but having said that, it could be a decent super-heavy chassis; even has flat sides for sponson mounts.
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Post by: faolan
Krinsath wrote: faolan wrote:
Have no fear, however, we're always working on bigger and better things.
Vi-Conqueror confirmed!
Joking....but having said that, it could be a decent super-heavy chassis; even has flat sides for sponson mounts.
Mate, after the horrible week I'm having (mother-in-law who was like a second mother to me passing away on Monday), that is EXACTLY the laugh I needed.
Thank you, from the bottom of my wizened, blackened little heart.
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Post by: Platuan4th
faolan wrote: Krinsath wrote: faolan wrote:
Have no fear, however, we're always working on bigger and better things.
Vi-Conqueror confirmed!
Joking....but having said that, it could be a decent super-heavy chassis; even has flat sides for sponson mounts.
Mate, after the horrible week I'm having (mother-in-law who was like a second mother to me passing away on Monday), that is EXACTLY the laugh I needed.
Thank you, from the bottom of my wizened, blackened little heart.
Condolences, mate.
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Post by: Krinsath
Slow in getting back to this, but my condolences as well faolan; there's never a good time for loved ones to pass.
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Post by: draugadan
Condolences to Faolan, sorry for your loss.
I am wanting to order some more Cthood heads, and I saw the picture of the head with goggles. But, I can't find a way on the site to make those. Didn't Vic sell goggles that wrapped around a head before? Or am I thinking of somebody else?
I've ordered the Cthood heads before and none have the goggles. I love the look, and would like to recreate that. I appreciate any suggestions / info.
Here is the picture I'm talking about:
Edited to add spoiler tag.
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Post by: BrookM
IIRC the goggles and ammo bandoleers are OOP.
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Post by: MLaw
They used to offer metal bits of gas masks, goggles, bandoliers, and other things that involved straps. I still have a few of those for conversions.
Side note.. someone might want to tell Vic that the address in the very first post still goes to the old (non-existent) web shop.
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Post by: draugadan
Well, I'll give one vote for her bringing those, or something like them back. I really would love to have some for a project I'm about to start.
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
MLaw wrote:They used to offer metal bits of gas masks, goggles, bandoliers, and other things that involved straps. I still have a few of those for conversions.
Side note.. someone might want to tell Vic that the address in the very first post still goes to the old (non-existent) web shop.
Easily fixed.
https://victoriaminiatures.com/
And done.
Thanks.
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Post by: faolan
Thanks Kid_Kyoto, I know Vic is horrendously busy until the end of the month, so I don't know when she would have gotten around to it.
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Post by: BrookM
From Facebook:
Hi, messing about with parts combos for a new regiment. Suggestions, feedback welcome. Yes, there will also be female troops. Looks like I might finally get those ushanka heads done.
Cheers, V
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Post by: Elbows
Just want to make sure I'm reading this correctly (my buddy is considering some of these). You cannot order the BFG with tracks and the short barrel cannon as a single kit, correct? It's only available as the base gun + upgrades? That, unfortunately makes it price-prohibitive for him. Just want to make sure before we go elsewhere. There won't be a stubby tracked version released will there - or am I missing something?
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Post by: alphaecho
Elbows wrote:Just want to make sure I'm reading this correctly (my buddy is considering some of these). You cannot order the BFG with tracks and the short barrel cannon as a single kit, correct? It's only available as the base gun + upgrades? That, unfortunately makes it price-prohibitive for him. Just want to make sure before we go elsewhere. There won't be a stubby tracked version released will there - or am I missing something?
The Sledgehammer kit is a Reaper/ Victoria production. As far as I'm aware, at present, it is available only in the Reaper packaging as a whole kit.
As someone who joined the KS for three, then purchased the track upgrades, I can assure that there is a market for the left over wheels as bits sales.
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Post by: TheAuldGrump
alphaecho wrote: Elbows wrote:Just want to make sure I'm reading this correctly (my buddy is considering some of these). You cannot order the BFG with tracks and the short barrel cannon as a single kit, correct? It's only available as the base gun + upgrades? That, unfortunately makes it price-prohibitive for him. Just want to make sure before we go elsewhere. There won't be a stubby tracked version released will there - or am I missing something?
The Sledgehammer kit is a Reaper/ Victoria production. As far as I'm aware, at present, it is available only in the Reaper packaging as a whole kit.
As someone who joined the KS for three, then purchased the track upgrades, I can assure that there is a market for the left over wheels as bits sales.
As a steampunk modeler/gamer, I can 100% agree.
Heck, I used to buy the old GW Gubbins bags, just for the wheels....
The Auld Grump
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Post by: Platuan4th
In other news: YAY! Kneeling Beastmen legs! Can't wait to get my order in!
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Post by: complex57
I somehow missed the new 10 man beastman squad being released! I set it up to notify me when they are back in stock as I will definitely purchase at least one squad.
I can't decide if I like the AK-auto rifle or the regular-auto rifle for them. I'm leaning AK-auto because to me it looks less refined and more suited to beastmen.
I do wonder: Will GW beastmen heads fit on those bodies easily? I would like to do a bit of mixing and matching with the GW Gor kit and the Victoria kit.
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Post by: vic
Hi, Here is what is currently on the workbench and about to go out for casting. A ten man firing line for the Tannenburg Fusiliers. This kit will expand the current Tannenburg range with two new arm sprues and one new leg sprue, making it easy to create your parade drill squads.
The squad you see is just blu-taced together on the workbench.
The final squad will have ammo pouches, bayonets and arms for an officer. Comments and suggestions welcome.
Question: Both ranks arms in firing position?, or one rank in resting position like shown in the pic?
Thanks, V
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Post by: insaniak
I really like the visual of the one rank firing and the other at rest, although would probably work even better if the front rank were reloading, rather than just resting.
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Post by: ScarletRose
I really like the visual of the one rank firing and the other at rest, although would probably work even better if the front rank were reloading, rather than just resting.
Or if the kneeling ones had their guns a little lower and bayonets fixed.
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Post by: Aesthete
Like them. Hope you'll have the female version coming up soon. Also I hope you put out some female heads to go with your very nice female cuirass torsos at some point.
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Post by: BrookM
Indeed, are there also plans for female Tannenburg arms holding this type of lasgun in those poses? I am planning on getting some squads of both for a bit of mixing and it would be great if they could all use the same type rifle.
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
I'm still chewing on my squad of female Tannibergers and have suggestion that might be a bit against the stream...
Have you considered simplifying kits? Assembling them in resin I found the task of assembling two arms and a gun to be an irritation.
Obviously the modularity is a large part of the appeal but if the normal rifle holding pose could be combined into one torso-arms-gun piece I'd be happy. Maybe just for some of the more popular versions?
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Post by: Blacksails
Kid_Kyoto wrote:I'm still chewing on my squad of female Tannibergers and have suggestion that might be a bit against the stream...
Have you considered simplifying kits? Assembling them in resin I found the task of assembling two arms and a gun to be an irritation.
Obviously the modularity is a large part of the appeal but if the normal rifle holding pose could be combined into one torso-arms-gun piece I'd be happy. Maybe just for some of the more popular versions?
I certainly wouldn't complain if this were a thing.
I'm also hoping for male cuirass torsos.
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Post by: Platuan4th
complex57 wrote:I somehow missed the new 10 man beastman squad being released! I set it up to notify me when they are back in stock as I will definitely purchase at least one squad. I can't decide if I like the AK-auto rifle or the regular-auto rifle for them. I'm leaning AK-auto because to me it looks less refined and more suited to beastmen. I do wonder: Will GW beastmen heads fit on those bodies easily? I would like to do a bit of mixing and matching with the GW Gor kit and the Victoria kit. I'd have to check and see if I have any extra Gor heads, but the GW Beastmen are pretty big in comparison to the Victoria ones. Ungor heads may fit.
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Post by: complex57
Platuan4th wrote: complex57 wrote:I somehow missed the new 10 man beastman squad being released! I set it up to notify me when they are back in stock as I will definitely purchase at least one squad.
I can't decide if I like the AK-auto rifle or the regular-auto rifle for them. I'm leaning AK-auto because to me it looks less refined and more suited to beastmen.
I do wonder: Will GW beastmen heads fit on those bodies easily? I would like to do a bit of mixing and matching with the GW Gor kit and the Victoria kit.
I'd have to check and see if I have any extra Gor heads, but the GW Beastmen are pretty big in comparison to the Victoria ones. Ungor heads may fit.
Thank you for checking.
I went ahead and ordered a squad of the beastmen, some bits, and a small squad of female acadians.
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Post by: Haighus
ScarletRose wrote:I really like the visual of the one rank firing and the other at rest, although would probably work even better if the front rank were reloading, rather than just resting.
Or if the kneeling ones had their guns a little lower and bayonets fixed.
I like both of these options- either would be great
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Post by: BrookM
From Facebook:
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Post by: Mousemuffins
Loving the Chaps with the fuzzy hats.
The Tennenburgs look great as well, except you cannot hold and fire a rifle like that. The hand holding the stock/trigger has to be in front of the face.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Vic why do you do this to me
Its like you knew I was converting a ton of Valhallans and knew I'd be looking for something flashy to use as vets.
Its not fair, I need money for food...
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Post by: BrookM
New carbines and pistols available, along with gift cards.
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Post by: faolan
Hey folks,
Is there any interest in some not- storm bolters for their Inquisitional stuff?
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Post by: kestral
Nice carbines. Can we get a scale shot on them? Slightly smaller than the norm laser weapons are a big help in conversion land...
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Post by: Blacksails
faolan wrote:Hey folks,
Is there any interest in some not- storm bolters for their Inquisitional stuff?
Not for me. I'd love some male cuirass torsos though. The grenadier option for my vets may be dead in the codex, but it will always live on in my heart.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
You know something I noticed that seemed to be missing is good looking bionic bits out there for guardsmen. I've cut up a couple of Skitarii arms for some of mine but the skitarii poses are pretty limited and their hands are molded to the weapons which really limits options.
Some basic arms set up to hold a rifle, pointing, generic hold anything hands (so you can stick in say a flag, sword, or pistol) etc. the more general they are the better. Not sure how you'd make variants for various regiments, maybe make forearm variants so you could shave off an arcadian arm where it meets the sleeve and glue the bionic on instead. You could also make hands that attach to full length sleeves.
Most bionics look a bit too clean and futuristic that I've seen out there, but I've not looked super hard.
On a similar vein, heads with basic bionics like eyes and "skull plates" are pretty rare too, yet you see them quite a bit in Imperial Guard art. It'd be cool to perhaps have some non helmeted heads with various bits to customize infantry, that way they're not tied to a specific regiment.
That or you could go really nuts and try to make bionic bits that could be added to any normal model, but I'd imagine that would be incredibly fiddly.
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Post by: schoon
The carbines are very nice, and I second the request for bionic/augmetics for Guardsmen.
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Post by: plessiez
Anvil Industries had a nice set of human scale bionic arms and legs but I think they've stopped stocking them for a while as they redid their human range under the "Regiments" brand.
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Post by: faolan
MrMoustaffa wrote:You know something I noticed that seemed to be missing is good looking bionic bits out there for guardsmen. I've cut up a couple of Skitarii arms for some of mine but the skitarii poses are pretty limited and their hands are molded to the weapons which really limits options.
Some basic arms set up to hold a rifle, pointing, generic hold anything hands (so you can stick in say a flag, sword, or pistol) etc. the more general they are the better. Not sure how you'd make variants for various regiments, maybe make forearm variants so you could shave off an arcadian arm where it meets the sleeve and glue the bionic on instead. You could also make hands that attach to full length sleeves.
Most bionics look a bit too clean and futuristic that I've seen out there, but I've not looked super hard.
On a similar vein, heads with basic bionics like eyes and "skull plates" are pretty rare too, yet you see them quite a bit in Imperial Guard art. It'd be cool to perhaps have some non helmeted heads with various bits to customize infantry, that way they're not tied to a specific regiment.
That or you could go really nuts and try to make bionic bits that could be added to any normal model, but I'd imagine that would be incredibly fiddly.
schoon wrote:The carbines are very nice, and I second the request for bionic/augmetics for Guardsmen.
I have honestly puttered with this on and off for about 3 years now, and still not come up with anything to my satisfaction, same with power fists.
Moustaffa, yeah, the individual bionics to go onto any head is a great idea, and as you've already figured out, fiddly as all get out.
I used to have a good set of bionic hands that are log OOP from some random group that would have made an excellent starting point, but I think I gave my last set away to Sheep about two years ago.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
I wondered if that was the issue. At this scale proper bionics, especially anything complicated, would probably be tough to make. Maybe just some bare heads with bionic eyes? That alone would be a handy thing to have, since heads without helmets/hats could realistically be used for any regiment.
I just love the look of the bionics you see in things like FFG's RPG books and even a lot of IG artwork features them, so it seemed odd you can't find bits for it hardly anywhere. To my knowledge the only actual bionic bits are the Power Sword arm in the cadian command squad box, and some odd heads here and there for GW stuff.
I'll probably keep carving up Skitarii bits in the meantime then, I definitely have plenty of spares. I just wish GW hadn't molded the hands to the weapons so much, really hurts poses and makes conversions really difficult.
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Post by: TheAuldGrump
How is the Sledgehammer selling for you folks?
I really, really hope it is going gangbusters - the thing is a beast!
The Auld Grump - mine is getting used in a Fallout game soon - for The Guns of Splash Mountain....
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Post by: alphaecho
TheAuldGrump wrote:How is the Sledgehammer selling for you folks?
I really, really hope it is going gangbusters - the thing is a beast!
The Auld Grump - mine is getting used in a Fallout game soon - for The Guns of Splash Mountain....
I know that I love my battery!
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Post by: Iron Angel
I'm not exactly sure if this is the proper Place to ask, but I do it anyway.
Are there any Plans to make Penal Female bodies? Or like female not Chaos Cultists?
Something more rough and messed up to fit in with the likes of GW Chaos Cultists, Mutant Rabble and such.
I'd love to mix up my Forces that way.
Cheers
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Post by: draugadan
draugadan wrote:
I am wanting to order some more Cthood heads, and I saw the picture of the head with goggles. But, I can't find a way on the site to make those. Didn't Vic sell goggles that wrapped around a head before? Or am I thinking of somebody else?
I've ordered the Cthood heads before and none have the goggles. I love the look, and would like to recreate that. I appreciate any suggestions / info.
Here is the picture I'm talking about:
Edited to add spoiler tag.
Thank you for bringing back the googles! I ordered 5 sets (and other stuffs)!
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Post by: ottokill
Hi Victoria, have you considered creating some SCI-FI horses?? Happy Holidays!
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Post by: BrookM
From Facebook:
Hi,
I've been putting the finishing touches on a new regiment, the 'Svargan Shock Soldats'.
Here is a preview from the work bench.
They include some new gear; Svargan Las Rifles by Jake Schneider plus helmets and trencher tools on their belts, and ushanka heads.
Feedback and suggestions very welcome.
Thanks, V
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Post by: vic
MrMoustaffa wrote:I wondered if that was the issue. At this scale proper bionics, especially anything complicated, would probably be tough to make. Maybe just some bare heads with bionic eyes? That alone would be a handy thing to have, since heads without helmets/hats could realistically be used for any regiment.
Bionics would be a good addition to the range, I imaging arms and legs to be the most obvious choice.
TheAuldGrump wrote:How is the Sledgehammer selling for you folks?
I really, really hope it is going gangbusters - the thing is a beast!
The Auld Grump - mine is getting used in a Fallout game soon - for The Guns of Splash Mountain....
Cheers, thanks for sharing the pic, looks great.
Iron Angel wrote:I'm not exactly sure if this is the proper Place to ask, but I do it anyway.
Are there any Plans to make Penal Female bodies? Or like female not Chaos Cultists?
Something more rough and messed up to fit in with the likes of GW Chaos Cultists, Mutant Rabble and such.
I'd love to mix up my Forces that way.
Cheers
Yes, female penal guard are on the list, will be a while though.
ottokill wrote:Hi Victoria, have you considered creating some SCI-FI horses?? Happy Holidays!
Yes working on horses for rough riders at the moment.
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Rough Riders Horses!!! SWEEET!!!!
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vic wrote:
ottokill wrote:Hi Victoria, have you considered creating some SCI-FI horses?? Happy Holidays!
Yes working on horses for rough riders at the moment.
Nice!
Any thought about doing bikes as well for mechanized Rough Riders?
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Post by: Yodhrin
Horses eh? Cool. Can I ask, are you going for a "realistic" look to them in terms of size and proportions? I'd kind of prefer to see something big & beefy that looks like it's been bred(or engineered) for battles in grim darkness, rather than just plain old horses - nothing mental, but like the difference between wild horses and the huge warhorses that were bred to wear barding.
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Post by: Haighus
Yodhrin wrote:Horses eh? Cool. Can I ask, are you going for a "realistic" look to them in terms of size and proportions? I'd kind of prefer to see something big & beefy that looks like it's been bred(or engineered) for battles in grim darkness, rather than just plain old horses - nothing mental, but like the difference between wild horses and the huge warhorses that were bred to wear barding.
The existing Rough rider conversion parts are designed for the Empire Pistolier horses. Any new Vic horses would need to be compatible with the conversion parts, therefore I am pretty sure they will be proportioned roughly similar to the Pistolier horses.
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Post by: kestral
Very nice! So many World War II in space guys, so little time.
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Post by: BrookM
Really happy with the return of the soft metal gasmasks, goggles and bandoleers! Will have to put in an order around the end of the month for sure, such excellent conversion fodder!
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I love the mix and match nature of your work. I just received an order of Tannenburgs and Victorians which I mixed together to make a "police" force.
I love the idea of horses/bikes.
I know you have a ton on your plate as it is, but are there eventual plans for missile launchers? Female Van Dieman's would be cool too.
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Post by: Lord Castellan
Sorry for repeating this again, but how exactly do you use Dress Torsos with Greatcoat legs, given that the former is single-breasted and the latter double-breasted?
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Lord Castellan wrote:Sorry for repeating this again, but how exactly do you use Dress Torsos with Greatcoat legs, given that the former is single-breasted and the latter double-breasted?
I'm sorry, are you asking me?
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Mmmpi wrote:Lord Castellan wrote:Sorry for repeating this again, but how exactly do you use Dress Torsos with Greatcoat legs, given that the former is single-breasted and the latter double-breasted?
I'm sorry, are you asking me?
No, just a general question.
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Lord Castellan wrote:Sorry for repeating this again, but how exactly do you use Dress Torsos with Greatcoat legs, given that the former is single-breasted and the latter double-breasted?
I would say shave some buttons off the greatcoat legs and call it a day.
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Post by: BrookM
From Facebook:
Hi folks.
I’m just finishing off my Adepticon 2018 Limited Edition mini, and she needs a name! Suggestions welcome. There might even be a free one for my favorite idea. She is designed to fit in with my upcoming Svargan Shock Soldat range, and she is wielding a bolt gun by Jake Schneider.
As usual, she will be cast in metal for the swag bag, and 200 will be cast in resin, 100 for the show and 100 for Victoria Minis online customers.
If you want to suggest a name, leave your suggestion on their Facebook page.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
I'm digging her, I needed a second officer for my valhallans and wasn't sure what I was going to use. When do these typically go on sale again? Need to make sure I have money squirreled away
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Post by: Haighus
That is a very pretty model. Looks like I am getting another Vic minis event exclusive I should assemble and paint the ones I have...
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Damn that is getting ordered for sure. What's great about it is with the curiass she can be a not-Valhallan officer or a not-Vostroyan NCO with just a change of paintjob.
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Iron Angel wrote:I'm not exactly sure if this is the proper Place to ask, but I do it anyway.
Are there any Plans to make Penal Female bodies? Or like female not Chaos Cultists?
Something more rough and messed up to fit in with the likes of GW Chaos Cultists, Mutant Rabble and such.
I'd love to mix up my Forces that way.
Cheers
Seconded for female penal legion
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Yodhrin wrote:Damn that is getting ordered for sure. What's great about it is with the curiass she can be a not-Valhallan officer or a not-Vostroyan NCO with just a change of paintjob.
Giving it a gasmask as a Vostroyan (or Valhallan come to think of it) would also be very easy with Vic's lovely metal gasmask pieces.
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Post by: Smitetheheretic
BIONICSSSS!!!11!!11!!!! I second, no triple, no quadruple that sentiment!!
Been dreaming about a bionic IG detachment since those nifty 4th edition rules where you could get a 6++ save after upgrading ur squad with bionics.
Penal female guardswomen!!!!111!!11
This will make my cultists/conscript squads less of a dude fest!! Hot damn!!
Super stoked for both items to be available. Can't wait to place another order at the store.
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Post by: Yodhrin
Bionics would be so brilliant, but if you do them can I make one request?
Make them crude, brutal, utilitarian pieces. The nice looking stuff should be for officers, grunts should get the basic model.
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Yodhrin wrote:Bionics would be so brilliant, but if you do them can I make one request?
Make them crude, brutal, utilitarian pieces. The nice looking stuff should be for officers, grunts should get the basic model.
Whatever happened to the cult of humans that serve the adeptus mechanicus? Vet squads with bionic limb replacements, clockwork/steam cortex implants the list goes on.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
https://victoriaminiatures.com/collections/vehicles-and-bits-1/products/apc-wheel-and-suspension-kit-gamer-edition?utm_source=Victoria+Miniatures&utm_campaign=fecce460cf-Broolian+Beast+Guard%2C+now+at+Victoria+Miniatures&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_03adc7e6fd-fecce460cf-94313197&mc_cid=fecce460cf&mc_eid=e8f4e5df6f
Vic I was doing so good about not buying things. Why do you keep doing this to me? First the Valhallans lookalikes are finally getting released and now a simpler taurox suspension? Why do you hate me having money?
I like the look of it, looks way more sturdy. Iget compliments on my one taurox all the time so now that there's a simpler and more robust suspension system I'll have to pick up a couple more. They really do go a long way toward making the lovable little abominations look good
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Smitetheheretic wrote: Yodhrin wrote:Bionics would be so brilliant, but if you do them can I make one request?
Make them crude, brutal, utilitarian pieces. The nice looking stuff should be for officers, grunts should get the basic model.
Whatever happened to the cult of humans that serve the adeptus mechanicus? Vet squads with bionic limb replacements, clockwork/steam cortex implants the list goes on.
The Skitarii. They got their own book at the end of 7th, but got folded back into the Adeptus Mechanicus in 8th. Basically the Vanguards, Rangers, and Rust Stalkers.
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Post by: Valhallan42nd
I love that Adepticon mini. I can't wait to pick her up!
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Post by: Mak_the_Knife
In between buying way too many Praetorians, I snapped some pics of these guys:
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Oooh those are sexy tonks right there
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Post by: Haighus
Interesting. Those look like very early prints. I like the hull design a lot, and the turrets look great too.
Not sure what is going on with one of the turrets, giant harpoon gun maybe?
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Post by: Platuan4th
I believe it's an eagle headed cannon.
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Post by: Blacksails
Okay, my curiosity has been piqued.
*Furiously clicking "Would you like to know more?"*
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Blacksails wrote:Okay, my curiosity has been piqued.
*Furiously clicking "Would you like to know more?"*
+10 internet bonus points for correctly spelling “piqued”.
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Post by: Blacksails
My spelling has peaked.
I'll show myself out now
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Post by: faolan
They were "quick" prints just before Adepticon, so they're not on as fine of resolution as production prints would be, nor have they had as much attention devoted to them for cleaning them up.
It's not quite an eagle headed cannon - it's more of a dragon.
I'm enclosing an old "Technical Manual" style image of it. Well, ok, so it's two images.
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Post by: Haighus
Nice!
The turrets have a distinctly WWII British Empire look about them (the smaller turret looks like a Crusader turret). What are the chassis based on? Any tank in particular or just a cool design? I'm thinking one of the Australia-unique tanks?
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Post by: faolan
Well, the turrets are Cruiser Mk IV/V/VI ish for the one with a rear mounted turret, and the other is later mark Valentine-ish.
The chassis aren't really based upon anything. There's a vaguely Char b2 influence, but that's relatively small, and more noticeable in the tracks.
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Post by: Haighus
faolan wrote:Well, the turrets are Cruiser Mk IV/V/ VI ish for the one with a rear mounted turret, and the other is later mark Valentine-ish.
The chassis aren't really based upon anything. There's a vaguely Char b2 influence, but that's relatively small, and more noticeable in the tracks.
I thought it looked like the Crusader (cruiser mkVI). I can see the Valentine influence in the other turret too.
Fair enough on the body, it looks good anyhow.
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Post by: Blacksails
Is this an MBT type vehicle, or a potential universal platform that will have APC style options and maybe an SPG style option? Asking for a friend...
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Well the dragon head cannon appears to be a hellhound equivalent at the very least.
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MrMoustaffa wrote:Well the dragon head cannon appears to be a hellhound equivalent at the very least.
Could be.....
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Post by: Ketara
Well, you certainly have my attention...
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Post by: BrookM
Or has someone been reading Knightsblade?
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Post by: faolan
I think it's more in line with dragons spew fire, Brook.
I could, however, be incorrect in that assessment.
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Post by: Ketara
So will the new Adepticon mini be released temporarily online again? If so, when? Haevn't missed one yet!
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Post by: Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl
The Victoria Miniature range is oh so good looking that I have been in awe at them for so long, and with the announcement that plastic Sisters of Battle were coming, which meant I would go back to 40k and could use some IG allies. So I went in like a child in a candy store and bought over 200$ of mini from various regiments. When really it would have been better to focus on one regiment to get a coherent force! Well, too late, my IG allies are going to be some all-star IG .
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Post by: Krinsath
Ketara wrote:So will the new Adepticon mini be released temporarily online again? If so, when? Haevn't missed one yet!
I suspect towards the latter part of April since I recall a FB post where Vic mentioned the matching squad being for sale then. I wouldn't mind knowing a more precise date though. You know...for a friend...
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Post by: faolan
I suspect it'll go up sometime after she gets back home. I would guess 3rd or 4th week of the month.
But that's entirely unofficial and entirely guess.
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Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured
Victoria Miniatures Greetings, I'm thrilled to announce the sale of the 2018 Adepticon Limited Edition Miniature, Svargan Colonel Ursula Chenkova, will go live on Monday April 16 at 8pm (UTC). That translates to the following times. (check your time zone if in doubt.) Chicago: Monday, 16 April 2018 at 3:00:00 pm (CDT) London: Monday, 16 April 2018 at 9:00:00 pm (BST) Sydney: Tuesday, 17 April 2018 at 6:00:00 am (AEST) Thanks to the Adeptoicon organizers, I am able to offer Victoria Miniatures online customers the opportunity to purchase this Limited Edition miniature Only 200 were cast in resin, 100 for Adepticon attendees and, 100 for Victoria Miniatures online store. She is likely to sell quickly, so get in early. Another notification will be posted here and sent to subscribers of the email list when the sale begins. Cheers, V
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Post by: Haighus
Yay! Also, thanks for the timezones- much appreciated!
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Post by: kestral
Wow, I wish I could go to Adepticon! That is a nice mini.
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kestral wrote:Wow, I wish I could go to Adepticon! That is a nice mini.
This is going on the webstore at the time stated So you can still get the mini at least.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Are the new regiment squads going on sale at the same time? I'd like to pick her up with a couple of squads to go with her at the same time.
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Post by: Platuan4th
The email they sent says yes.
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Post by: Macrossmartin
Huzzah! The Svargan Squads are now available in the store!
https://victoriaminiatures.com/collections/regiments-of-the-galaxys-finest
I will be a busy Mail Order Servitor next week...
- Martin at Victoria Miniatures
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Post by: Lone Cat
I'd like Vickers - style cylindrical turret meow
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Post by: Zefig
Gah....goes up right as a very important meeting starts. Probably not going to be getting this one then.
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Post by: swampyturtle
Zefig wrote:Gah....goes up right as a very important meeting starts. Probably not going to be getting this one then.
tell someone to buy it for you while your're in the meeting?
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Post by: Zefig
Hey I managed to get one!
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Post by: Haighus
Likewise after much fumbling with my bank details and having to make a new account. Apparently the new webstore has reset the accounts, and I forgot about this in my preparation...
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Post by: Ketara
Got one.
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Post by: Krinsath
My receipt email is timestamped a minute after Vic's announcing availability, so it should hopefully be on the way in a bit. I couldn't resist adding a few matching squads... At least I kept it below mortgage payment levels? Vic's probably less happy about that, but one day I'll probably need to order some Sledgehammers...
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
I had my cart and PayPal info ready to go, I wasn't going to miss out
That said usually they last a few weeks, so I think you'll be fine to wait a few hours before buying one. Can't wait to see these svergan guys up close. I know I've been posting my valhallans conversions a lot but these make much better sargeants and vets letting me focus on using the warlord models as basic infantry.
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Post by: BaronIveagh
I was thinking about it, but it's cast as one piece and in a pose that makes modding it harder when trying to swap out more traditionally 40k weapons, like, say, a bolt pistol for a certain officer of the 597th,
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Post by: faolan
So, after chatting with Vic yesterday...
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Post by: Mousemuffins
Oh. nifty. Very Crusader.
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Post by: Matakakea
My latest order has just arrived in country, Colonel Chenkova and a five figure squad. Apparently they attempted to deliver to work at 0611 on Monday, when we still haven't arrived at the office. Today I received a card from Royal Mail telling me that it is now in the Central London Delivery Office, and there is a fee to pay. £6.46 to Customs, and the £8.00 ripoff to Royal Mail! I have a choice: pay online and receive the packet in two working days, or take three buses after work to collect it in person.
That's a £14.46 fee on a £40.90 order (inc.postage)!
I really hate Royal Mail at times. May their directors run foul of the Serious Fraud office!!!
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Post by: Krinsath
I have to say I was impressed by how fast my order got here with it placed on the 16th and delivered to the US on the 27th. I've had vendors that are in the same country that took longer to fulfill. Now, if only I could paint anywhere near as quickly as Vic and Co. can ship...
Is that a tank or an IFV? Not sure I like rear-mounted turrets on tanks with short guns, but more of a transport wouldn't be so bad; passengers take up the space big gun ammunition would require. With the release of the not-vahallans, who are in turn not-Winter Soviets in their styling, have you tanken a gander (yeah, that was a typo...not fixing it) at some of those designs? The T-28 seems like one of those glorious OTT inter-war designs to crib cues from as well.
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Post by: Platuan4th
IFV, that's a not-Chimera.
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Post by: Custodian
The IFV does look nice, clear similarities with the Matilda MBT. That said, it'd be interesting to see something a bit more modern in style, closer to some of the Cold War era IFVs from the Warsaw Pact and NATO. The GW Chimera does have some influences from the BMP-series of vehicles after all.
And on another note, I noticed that there are no legs with riding boots while browsing the store. A suggestion for a future release could be victorian legs with knee-high boots, so it's possible to make dismounted cavalry, i.e dragoons?
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Post by: BaronIveagh
I hate to crap on a nice model but I have that model already, from Chimeras and some stuff from Ratguard and Blood and Skulls Industries. Actually to the point, Ratguard has a much better rear Chimera door than that.
Just sell us the turret and maybe the upper deck, since the rest of it we can already build from stuff we already have.
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Post by: Ketara
I'll be honest, I'm underwhelmed by that tank. The body is very similar to the existing Chimera, too similar for me to shell out for it. I like the turret, but frankly, you might as well just do a conversion kit for that then a full blown tank if that's the primary selling point.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
Just got my svergans in, they look ace. Once I get some built I'll put them alongside my built Valhallans from Warlord kits and see how they measure up. I think they'll mesh nicely.
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Post by: Hanksingle
I dont think that tank is up to much, I'm afraid. If you're going into such deeply populated waters as 'IG armor', I'd love to see you cut loose, a little. It's a wide universe, and there are more ways to tread out.
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
I think a kit that would turn a chimera into a mini gorgon, open top landing craft would be cool.
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Post by: insaniak
BaronIveagh wrote:
I hate to crap on a nice model but I have that model already, from Chimeras and some stuff from Ratguard and Blood and Skulls Industries. Actually to the point, Ratguard has a much better rear Chimera door than that.
Just sell us the turret and maybe the upper deck, since the rest of it we can already build from stuff we already have.
I would guess that the tank is probably aimed more at people who want to buy tanks than at people who already have tanks and don't want to buy more...
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insaniak wrote:
I would guess that the tank is probably aimed more at people who want to buy tanks than at people who already have tanks and don't want to buy more...
Then you totally misunderstand me. I buy tanks constantly. I love AC lists. But there's no point in buying THIS tank because the parts to make it, bar the turret and top deck, already exist. Why would I buy THIS tank for whatever it costs when I can build an almost identical tank for most likely less? They'd do better to offer the turret and maybe some of the hull as a kit rather than try to sell me a whole tank.
Hell, if they wanted to make a kit where the chimera's sides got replaced by something that actually resembles how a real tanks road wheels and suspension work, THAT I'd buy.
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Post by: insaniak
BaronIveagh wrote:Why would I buy THIS tank for whatever it costs when I can build an almost identical tank for most likely less?
Ah, I see. That would explain why there is, say, only one single car manufacturer in the world. No point in Ford releasing a family sedan when Toyota already made one...
People like having choices. Having one more tank design to choose from is a good thing, even if you're not personally interested in it.
Some people also like buying everything from one place. So Vic adding a basic transport to her range so that people can buy their entire guard army from her is also a good thing.
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Post by: Platuan4th
What insaniak said. If I weren't already using Taurox for my Vic Broolians, I'd definitely pick these up because of the similarity in design to the Matildas I'm using.
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Post by: Mousemuffins
I get what he's saying. The design does not look to be sufficiently different from the model that it is trying not to be, to be worth the extra money for what appears to be just a new hull top and turret. to be to be to be do. something something The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.
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Post by: Ketara
It's not so much saying that they shouldn't bother and go home; as it is saying 'I would not buy this as things stand, but if you change X I would be far more likely to consider it'. The tank is still in the design stage it would appear, which means that if people give feedback, it might be listened to.
For me to dig into my wallet and buy a resin 'not-chimera' which is likely triple the price of a GW one by the time I've added shipping (knowing Vic's prices), it needs to be offering me something substantially different to that plastic one. If it was going to be thirty quid, I might find just a different turret sufficient bang for my buck, but judging by the prices of the other tanks, I'm more likely to be looking at sixty. Given the GW version is 20 quid, I'm just not willing to part with forty quid for what is essentially a different turret and a slightly different outline of rivets on the side. For that price point, I want an interesting, cool looking, well cast design that fits all the weapon/physical footprint requirements of a Chimera, but looks different to one.
I say this as someone who has two Vic Minis Sledgehammers, six Mortians of various calibre, a bunch of MicroArt Stalk Tanks aimed at being Chimeras, and so on. I've got six Matildas on my 'to buy' list right now. I'm precisely the sort of customer that this tank is aimed at. But right now? Wouldn't pay more than thirty quid for it. Because it feels like a Chimera with a turret swap.
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Post by: Blacksails
I do really like it, but for me to be really convinced, I'd prefer if it was modular so that it could easily be swapped/upgraded with other turrets/guns to fill the role of other GW chimera platform vehicles, namely the arty variants. I'm not a particularly good modeller (or hobbyist in general, struggling with putting together my Tannenberg at the moment) so I do like that this tank has already done the rear turret conversion for me. There's an opportunity here to make a modular version to fill more than a strictly not-Chimera tank that I'd be willing to pay a premium for.
Oh, and I see that there is now a female cuirass torso, and also a male cuirass torso, but the male one has the massive eagle on it, while the female does not. Are there plans to make matching male/female cuirass torsos, or should I just accept a little variety?
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Post by: Ir0njack
Overall I like the design, much more pleasing than the regular Chimera. The only complaint I could muster is in the case of the lines of smaller rivets, they seem... excessive? I look at it and I just feel like every second rivet shouldn't be there like how the larger rivets are set up and spaced out from each other. In other cases like with the L shaped line of rivets towards the front of the tracks or double lines of rivets,they seem totally unnecessary and make the armor panels feel cluttered.
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Post by: insaniak
Ketara wrote: For that price point, I want an interesting, cool looking, well cast design that fits all the weapon/physical footprint requirements of a Chimera, but looks different to one.
For me, the fact that this is similar enough to a Chimera to pass for one rather than a completely different vehicle that would count as one, is exactly what makes it appealing, for the same reason that the Forgeworld pre-heresy rhino variant is appealing.
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Post by: Ketara
insaniak wrote: Ketara wrote: For that price point, I want an interesting, cool looking, well cast design that fits all the weapon/physical footprint requirements of a Chimera, but looks different to one.
For me, the fact that this is similar enough to a Chimera to pass for one rather than a completely different vehicle that would count as one, is exactly what makes it appealing, for the same reason that the Forgeworld pre-heresy rhino variant is appealing.
I'm not saying it isn't appealing. I've nothing against the design. I'm saying it isn't forty quid extra appealing.
Vic charges premium prices, but there's no point in paying those if the product is virtually indistinguishable from the regularly priced one. Anymore than you'd pay triple the price for your car because it had different hubcaps, some fluffy dice, and blue lights instead of yellow. You might be willing to pay a little extra for those features because you like them (as I would for the turret), but triple? Nah.
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Post by: insaniak
It's not 'virtually indistinguishable' though, unless you squint enough to not be able to see details, and ignore the turret placement.
It's the same basic silhouette as a Chimera, but there are more than enough detail differences for it to be a different variant of the vehicle, say from a specific Forge World.
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Post by: BaronIveagh
insaniak wrote:It's not 'virtually indistinguishable' though, unless you squint enough to not be able to see details, and ignore the turret placement.
It's the same basic silhouette as a Chimera, but there are more than enough detail differences for it to be a different variant of the vehicle, say from a specific Forge World.
You are really ignoring this hard: the differences you are pointing out can already be bought for less. I literally have an almost clone of this half finished on my workbench that has zero Vic parts and cost me about $25usd from other mini vendors and chimera parts on ebay. if they want to move product, it would probably be better to offer the upper hull and turret rather than try to sell me something that I can buy as good or better from other vendors for a significant savings over what I can buy the whole unit from Vic for.
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Post by: insaniak
Vic has never been about offering a cheap alternative, so I'm a little puzzled as to why you would expect her to do so here.
If you can work with conversion kits and come up with something you think is identical to this, then do that. For those who just want to buy a single kit from a manufacturer with a good reputation for quality, there'll be this one.
Everyone wins.
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Post by: Ketara
insaniak wrote:It's not 'virtually indistinguishable' though, unless you squint enough to not be able to see details, and ignore the turret placement.
I literally mentioned the turret as the primary difference above. For me, that gets it an extra ten quid in value on the top. Maybe another five for the slightly adjusted top plate. For me, the difference just won't stack up to the hugely inflated price tag over a regular one. I'd pay thirty five tops, including shipping for the model shown, and I know Vic won't be charging that.
It's the same basic silhouette as a Chimera, but there are more than enough detail differences for it to be a different variant of the vehicle, say from a specific Forge World.
Same weird tube thing near the front left? Check. Metal circles riveted along the bottom? Check.Jutting out rectangular section on side? Check. Shape of track? Identical. Three smaller rectangles underneath the jutting out rectangle that go inwards? Check.
There are minor shifts in specific detail (the circular bits riveted on are moved to a slightly different place, etc), but the broad brush details are the same in terms of dimension and what makes up the side of the vehicle.
And for me? That doesn't warrant an extra forty quid. You're free to have a different opinion of course, these things are all subjective and what you do with your cash is your own affair; I'm just stating here that I simply have no interest in paying triple for the metaphorical hubcap change and fluffy dice. If enough other people feel like me and chip in, the product might change more in line with what we would buy (since it is still at the design stage). Or then again, maybe people don't/won't and the product will stay the same. My hobby budget will get spent either way; I'm just telling the company why this wouldn't get my cash personally.
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Post by: BaronIveagh
insaniak wrote:Vic has never been about offering a cheap alternative, so I'm a little puzzled as to why you would expect her to do so here.
No, but I believe she is about making the biggest profit within reason. A whole tank tends to either have a higher price or a lower profit margin, due to the materials required. A hull kit and turret costs less, and ships cheaper, meaning, if it's good, more units moved, and higher profits.
And, bluntly, if you think her minis are expensive, you must not have bought a lot of IG recently.
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Post by: insaniak
It's funny how different brains work... You post that side comparison and point out all the similarities. For me, it just makes the differences even more apparent.
Yes, there are similar design cues. That's the whole point. But put them side by side and they're very clearly different vehicles.
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Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured
I'm pretty sure it's (inspired by) a track tensioner seen on WWI British Tanks, both large (at a diagonal) and small (horizontal) eg
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Post by: Haighus
BaronIveagh wrote: insaniak wrote:Vic has never been about offering a cheap alternative, so I'm a little puzzled as to why you would expect her to do so here.
No, but I believe she is about making the biggest profit within reason. A whole tank tends to either have a higher price or a lower profit margin, due to the materials required. A hull kit and turret costs less, and ships cheaper, meaning, if it's good, more units moved, and higher profits.
And, bluntly, if you think her minis are expensive, you must not have bought a lot of IG recently.
I'd be more inclined to go for a track and turret conversion than a hull and turret. Those track sections look like a realistic improvement on the Chimera, with the extra ground clearance on the bottom.
When I think about it, making the tracks, hull and turret all individually compatible with a Chimera, yet able to work together as a complete vehicle, and then sell the components either separately or as a complete kit would be the best option in my opinion. However, I recognise this is the most difficult option, because it requires matching the hull and track fitting of the Chimera, which is somewhat complex (the turret attachment is easy).
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Post by: cuda1179
I'm a firm believer that in order to make a customer happy with a new piece, it either must be something he's never seen before, or something he hasn't seen for a long time.
While this tank is well made and appealing in and of itself, it's a pass for me. I've purchased futuristic looking tanks, tanks that are "totally not a Leman Russ that looks like a Tiger", and KV-2 conversion kits. They all had something this doesn't.
That being said I do like other things from Victoria miniatures. This is basically the one miss.
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Post by: OrlandotheTechnicoloured
Pretty thing from facebook
Victoria Miniatures
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Greetings, Servitor Martin has sculpted a rather nice missile launcher. I just couldn't resist creating a Svargan team for it.
Cheers, V
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Post by: Lone Cat
Is this ML based on PIAT or Panzerfaust or RPG?
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Post by: BrookM
Missiles look a bit chunky, but very nice nonetheless.
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Post by: Mr_Rose
BrookM wrote:Missiles look a bit chunky, but very nice nonetheless.
How else are you supposed to beat AV14?
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Post by: Haighus
It looks to me to be mostly based on a panzerfaust 150 or 250 (the final models) with a bit of moderness thrown into the launcher. A panzerfaust 500 perhaps?
I would love a PIAT though- as far as I know, nobody makes a PIAT-style weapon for 28mm conversions. I'd probably field it as a meltagun for IG though, PIATs did not have a good range.
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Post by: Flinty
Far too chunky for my liking. Guard missile launchers already have a ridiculously sized munition, and this is even crazier.
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Post by: Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl
Imagine the weight of that thing! Surprised that they can carry the 6/8 rockets needed to shot every turn during a whole game of 40k .
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
I'm digging that svergan head with the helmet and scarf
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Post by: Lord Xcapobl
The helmeted head with the scarf? Like it.
The general pose of the missile launcher trooper? Dig it.
The pose and look on the face of the loader? Love it.
It's just that I concur about the size of the missiles themselves. They seem overly big to me, even for a not further specified grim dark future setting in which these models have a very nice place overall. I should know, I recently bought a small platoon's worth of Svargans in a nice mix between male and female squads.
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Post by: draugadan
It seems like everything in the Grim Dark is over sized. These missiles are a bit big I agree. However, it isn't without precedence.
https://goo.gl/images/JympMX
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
So got my 20 some odd Svergans built. Mainly using them for vets, officers, and special teams. As always Victoria's heads are gorgeous. I like the chainsword arm especially and the spare helmets are a nice touch.
One small complaint is some of the arms do not seem to like the bedrolls wrapped around the torsos if you're not careful. The main one is the set of arms that is fully relaxed at ease. If you don't pick the torso with the bedrolls going to the left instead of the right, they just will not go down all the way. It's not a big deal, just something to watch out for.
Some of you know I was using warlord Soviets to make Valhallans up till now, I included a pic of one next to a Vic model for comparison. Detail is obviously much lower, but I think they'll blend alright. They'll work well for my line infantry and conscripts but Victoria's stuff is way better for things like commanders, vets, special teams, etc. As far as scale the warlord guys look way shorter than they are, warlord has a lot of dynamic poses where they're crouched and hunched over, so they look smaller than they are. Vic's stand up straight which makes them look a head taller in some cases. Mixed in among a whole army I don't think it'd be super noticeable. One thing of note is the greatcoats the two ranges wear are slightly different as is the webbing. Ironically Warlord's Winter Germans seem like their coats matchup with Vic's more than the Soviets do thanks to the rows of buttons and webbing
Great models, will probably get another 20 or so to finish my Valhallans army
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
You mean T10 2+ save?
Looks a bit oversized but not that far from the real life Dragon missile.
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Post by: Mr_Rose
Kid_Kyoto wrote:
You mean T10 2+ save?
Looks a bit oversized but not that far from the real life Dragon missile.
I should have said AV22
Also your image is a little bit broken?
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Post by: Macrossmartin
Thanks for the feedback on the missile launcher, everyone. I did deliberately sculpt it more on the 'chunky' side, as I was trying for a more '2nd Ed / Red period' 40K look.
There may be more launchers to come, depending on demand, etc, etc; I think a more 'hi-tech' launcher would look good with the Arcadians, for example.
- Servitor Martin Automatically Appended Next Post: MrMoustaffa wrote:
So got my 20 some odd Svergans built. Mainly using them for vets, officers, and special teams. As always Victoria's heads are gorgeous. I like the chainsword arm especially and the spare helmets are a nice touch.
One small complaint is some of the arms do not seem to like the bedrolls wrapped around the torsos if you're not careful. The main one is the set of arms that is fully relaxed at ease. If you don't pick the torso with the bedrolls going to the left instead of the right, they just will not go down all the way. It's not a big deal, just something to watch out for.
Some of you know I was using warlord Soviets to make Valhallans up till now, I included a pic of one next to a Vic model for comparison. Detail is obviously much lower, but I think they'll blend alright. They'll work well for my line infantry and conscripts but Victoria's stuff is way better for things like commanders, vets, special teams, etc. As far as scale the warlord guys look way shorter than they are, warlord has a lot of dynamic poses where they're crouched and hunched over, so they look smaller than they are. Vic's stand up straight which makes them look a head taller in some cases. Mixed in among a whole army I don't think it'd be super noticeable. One thing of note is the greatcoats the two ranges wear are slightly different as is the webbing. Ironically Warlord's Winter Germans seem like their coats matchup with Vic's more than the Soviets do thanks to the rows of buttons and webbing
Great models, will probably get another 20 or so to finish my Valhallans army
That's great feedback, MrMoustaffa, thank you! I'll make sure Victoria sees your observations about the arms, and other details.
Maybe you can answer a query a lot of people send our way: How compatible, would you say, are Victoria Miniatures heads with Bolt Action bodies? Too big / too small / look perfectly fine?
We sell a lot of heads in slouch hats to people with Australian / Chindit forces for Bolt Action, it seems.
- Servitor Martin
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Post by: Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl
If Victoria is take suggestions from here... I was wondering a lot why there were no radio conversion bits! I'm quite new to the IG rules, just recently bought some squads from Victoria to go along with my Sisters of Battle, but I thought radio were something really useful for the guard and every squad needed one!
(Going to use proxy for this, like the trumpet, the drum player, etc, I think).
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Post by: Krinsath
Yeah, radios would be a nice bit too add. Not nice for me, as I'd order them and that'd cost me money, but in a more holistic "the world would be a better place with them in it" kind of view.
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Post by: MrMoustaffa
I'll take a look, your guys weapons for the most part line up well, usually you just need to know if you need pistol grips or rifle grips on the weapon in question to match the historical weapons those troops carried. I find I often need to shave the stocks down a bit to make them fit some models but that's about it.
I'll check the heads and see, if I remember right they stick out a bit and look odd. Been a while since I tried it.
If I could make a suggestion, you had a series of pistol and sword arms way back when Vic started for officers and sargeants. I'd really like some of these for chainswords. As it sits, we only really have like one melee weapon arm dedicated to regiments that diverge from her original lineup like Svergans, arcadians, etc. Would just help for some variety when you have multiple squads.
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