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Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/06/24 12:00:26


Post by: Malika2


Noticed there wasn't a thread for Vanguard Miniatures in the rumour section. They're specialised in 6mm ranges and have taken over the now sadly defunct Troublemaker Games who have done a few amazing crowdfunding projects for their Defeat in Detail range.

But whilst Troublemaker Games are gone, their range isn't. And besides that, it's also expanding.

So keep your eyes on this thread to stay updated on some kick ass 6mm sci fi miniatures.

Upcoming pre-orders:

Cybershadows Jackal Warstalker:
Cybershadows Jackals are found ranging far ahead of heavy mech battle squadrons these “light” mechs are the eyes and ears of the heavier battle units. They are extremely agile for there size and can cover ground at phenomenal speed when necessary. Lightly armed in comparison to the dreadnought or leviathan it none the less has very potent weapons that can easily decimate regular enemy formations.

Operating as lone scouts or in teams of two as long range recon/raider units these machines are not to be underestimated and are considered high priority targets by novan high command.

The other main function of these stalkers is as escorts and flank shields for the cybershadow’s main battle formations for which duty they are aptly suited.

This model comes with the following components:

1 x hull

2 x leg sprues

1 x pistons sprue

1 x heads sprue

1 x weapons set

Spoiler:




Novan Archer Heavy Artillery Gun (Towed):
The mainstay of novan artillery trains the archer is a heavy 155mm calibre cannon capable of utilising several types of munitions. This particular variant utilises the tracked artillery carriage and will be found where battery positions have been established for extended periods of time.

This pack contains 3 x archer artillery cannon.




Novan Bombadier Heavy Mortar (Towed):
The novan Bombadier heavy mortar is a common site with novan shock assault forces and is used in general to soften up an enemy position prior to an assault and is also used extensively during siege operations where whole battalions of these weapons can be found bombarding enemy position’s almost constantly.

This pack contains 3 x bombadiers with shells.



Novan Elite’s Mauler Assault Transport:
Mauler assault tanks are starting to see widespread service with Tusculum Nova’s elite fighting troops. Developed in secrecy and built to the highest specifications this battle winning vehicle stands at the pinnacle of novan armoured fighting vehicle design.

Massively armoured and heavily armed this machine has been created to deliver unscathed novan elite forces directly into the teeth of the enemies defensive line.

This particular variant has two sponson mounted twin anti-tank laser cannon and a roof mounted twin heavy machine gun for clearing the immediate area in front of the assault ramp. If the enemy force’s being engaged are numerous then the machine gun mount is often upgraded with a twin rotary cannon turret which has truly devastating firepower at such close ranges.

This pack contains 2 x Mauler tanks with modelling options.


Spoiler:









Novan Elites Scorpion Light tank (A):
The scorpion light tank type A is a general support tank armed with a rapidfire automatic solid projectile cannon in the main turret mount and two hull mounted heavy machine gun sponsons.

This pack contains three scorpion tanks type A



Novan Elites Scorpion Light Tank (B):
The scorpion type B is a dedicated tank hunter armed with two anti-tank laser cannon in the turret and two additional laser cannon in hull sponson mounts. This configuration makes this vehicle a serious threat to unsuspecting enemy armoured units.



Novan Overlander Armoured Truck:
The Novan Overlander armoured military truck is a versatile and flexible design seen everywhere novan forces are in operation. This particular variant is in use with mechanised infantry formations.

This design is also used extensively as a soft-top general logistics vehicle.

This pack contains 3 x Overlander trucks with modelling options and is fully compatible with components from the overlander tractor.




Novan Overlander Artillery Tractor:
A common variant of the overlander the halftrack artillery tractor and utility vehicle is used to transport both novan heavy artillery forces and there munitions but also as a general rough terrain alternative to the regular truck.

This pack contains 3 x Overlander tractors with modelling options and is fully compatible with components from the overlander truck.



Novan Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV):
The warrior IFV has seen service in every battlezone in which novan forces have campaigned it is a versatile and rugged design with numerous patterns and variants being used across novan controlled space.

This particular variant transports novan armoured infantry formations and allows these troops to keep pace with the many tank formations alongside which they serve. It has seen many different armamants over the years but the most common fitment is a quick cycling pulse laser.

This pack contains 3 warrior IFV’s with modelling and weapon options.





Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/06/24 12:27:44


Post by: Silent Puffin?


Any word on some'Skinners' Flakwagons? The plastic kit had some but as that was never released......


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/06/24 13:02:56


Post by: Malika2


There are plans to bring out some of the stuff, they are still trying to figure out how to release the plastics (pricing and all that).


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/06/24 13:32:44


Post by: jmurph


Those look very nice! If those were in 15mm, I would be all over them. Should be very good for not-Epic, though.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/06/24 21:25:13


Post by: Pacific


Or Epic for that matter!

Cheers for posting these here, great looking minis. Have just bought a bunch of their infantry and they're fantastic little casts.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/06/25 10:40:37


Post by: Selym


Huzzah! Now I need to wait for 2-4 years while my friends get themselves out of Student money issues, and then I can get them to buy some SM forces. They like marines.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/06/26 17:29:31


Post by: Malika2


Preview of the Spiculum heavy aerospace fighter:





In case you're curious about the dimensions. It's 45.82mm long, 30.84mm wide, and 11.27mm tall.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/06/29 17:10:56


Post by: Malika2


Some new models fresh off the printer's, soon available for pre order:


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/07/03 12:38:51


Post by: Malika2


A whole bunch of new prints just came in:












Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/07/04 07:27:52


Post by: Pacific


Very, very nice!

Love the modular options with the different fittings.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/07/16 10:47:37


Post by: Malika2


Novan elites heavy armour command set out later this year:



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/07/24 07:16:13


Post by: Malika2


Skinnerz Sneakers:



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/07/31 09:05:39


Post by: Malika2


Some more renders:




And some of the casts are in:





Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/03 17:12:09


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Needs more Gothic Space Ships!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/03 17:25:13


Post by: Malika2


Taken from Vanguard Miniatures' Facebook page (bold and italic added for emphasis):

Currently in the print queue, similar sized list still to be added.
Turret Emplacement
Tower Upgrade kit
Novan Elites Artillery Handlers
Novan Winter Artillery Handlers
Novan Desert Artillery Handlers
Novan Royal Marine Artillery Handlers
Elite siege harness
Jet biker sprue
Siege Tank Sprue
Novan Elite heavy fighter
Frigate sprue


You can view a picture over here.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/04 04:47:04


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Sprue?

Does that mean plastic?

I know resin also comes on spures...


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/04 07:25:17


Post by: Malika2


Sprue is perhaps an odd choice of wording. The kit is made of metal (I do hope that Vanguard will eventually move to resin and/or plastic), but contains parts to turn the ship into one of two possible variants.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/07 13:33:20


Post by: Malika2


Some new teasers:

AA turret:


Novan Elites officers:



Remember the Novan Warrior IFV? Check out some painted version over here.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/07 18:16:41


Post by: primogenesis


These look like really high quality sculpts and casts too, been an age since I played any Epic, feeling quite inspired now though


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/09 02:20:55


Post by: Kajaki War Pig


Oooooo... when might the Skinnerz become available?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/09 06:12:12


Post by: Silent Puffin?


There was a question on Tactical command about the plastic sprues that have been in (tortured) development for a while as upgrade components for the plastic Ork Truk have appeared on the Vanguard website and apparently they will be released "anytime now".



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/14 08:53:13


Post by: Malika2


Another update with more incoming stuff:

Another tank to expand Gregster's Lab's range:


More variants for the Scorpion tanks:


Upcoming Rapier kit:



And here some painted miniatures:




Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/14 11:47:52


Post by: RiTides


Wow, that first paint job especially is just ace!!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/14 13:44:54


Post by: Malika2


If you love those black/grey tanks, take a look at his blog.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/18 15:59:03


Post by: Malika2


Lots of new incoming stuff:










Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/22 16:51:37


Post by: Malika2


Some more teasers:







Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/22 17:29:34


Post by: Llamahead


Nice almost certainly going for Novans for my chapter now.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/24 15:15:54


Post by: Malika2


More heavily armoured Novan elites:




And some painted Maulers:


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/26 11:25:22


Post by: Malika2


Remember the siege tank? Their weapons have been used to make a variant of the Trojan:





And something new: breacher siege harness



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/26 11:47:37


Post by: Selym


Stahp! I'm struggling to hold on to my money as it is!

XD


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/29 13:57:39


Post by: Malika2


Last addition to the siege units of the Novan Elites (at least for now), the Stormer Siege Breaker Assault Carrier:







Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/29 15:47:08


Post by: frozenwastes


Why are the treads backwards on everything? Shouldn't the high side be on the front to make it easier to go over rough terrain?

Spoiler:



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/29 22:03:44


Post by: AegisGrimm


The treads are backwards because they are supposed to mimic the silhouettes of GW-designed models, which are innately badly designed in the first place, putting "cool" over "makes sense" on things like treads.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/29 23:51:49


Post by: frozenwastes


Backward tracks or not, these designs look awesome. Good job Vanguard!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/30 18:41:59


Post by: Pacific


Regardless, think they are getting the feel of the miniatures down pat which is what most people are going to be going for.

The Novan Elites are lovely little miniatures, excellent detail level considering the scale.

I'm hoping to mix these in with another company's miniature range (called 'Trolls under the Bridge', look them up)


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/08/30 19:26:56


Post by: frozenwastes


I think you're probably right and that troll stuff looks awesome.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/03 09:33:10


Post by: Malika2


Novan Centurion Main Battle Tank ready for printing:



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/04 08:28:57


Post by: Pacific


That Javelin fighter looks like it needs some Cylons to go up against

Not sure what the support vehicle could be used for but it looks good!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/04 12:01:03


Post by: Malika2


The support vehicle can be armed with either a bunker-busting demolition cannon, or have the tank-hunting heavy laser cannon. I guess it would work fine in many human armies?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/08 09:48:21


Post by: Malika2


Some casts came in for the Dragon flame tanks (3 turret variants) and the Novan Elites Jetbikes:


And some more upcoming turret variants for the Scorpion Tanks:


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/08 19:24:59


Post by: frozenwastes


Love the electro turret!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/09 05:50:16


Post by: Agamemnon2


 frozenwastes wrote:
Why are the treads backwards on everything? Shouldn't the high side be on the front to make it easier to go over rough terrain?

Trenches were the usual reason for that shape, the Stormer's wheelbase is long enough that it doesn't need to worry about those for the most part, I'd say


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/13 07:19:01


Post by: Malika2


Another update, this time with a lot of pics.

First of all, renders of the new Sniper and Guardian tanks:




Guardian:




Sniper:




And we've received some pics from our caster:




Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/14 09:00:35


Post by: Malika2


Gladiator Battle Suit:
Yet another elites unit this time round a large cyber robot battle suit created to support novan elite infantry assault groups. The Gladiator will be released in a few months time.

Height is approx. 18mm










Automatically Appended Next Post:
New releases by Vanguard Miniatures for all you 6mm players out there:

Novan Overlander Armoured Truck:




The Novan Overlander armoured military truck is a versatile and flexible design seen everywhere novan forces are in operation. This particular variant is in use with mechanised infantry formations.

This design is also used extensively as a soft-top general logistics vehicle.

This pack contains 3 x Overlander trucks with modelling options and is fully compatible with components from the overlander tractor.


http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-overlander-armoured-truck/

Novan Overlander Artillery Tractor:



A common variant of the overlander the halftrack artillery tractor and utility vehicle is used to transport both novan heavy artillery forces and there munitions but also as a general rough terrain alternative to the regular truck.

This pack contains 3 x Overlander tractors with modelling options and is fully compatible with components from the overlander truck.


http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-overlander-artillery-tractor/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/15 17:48:40


Post by: Malika2


Lots of new prints arrived

Breacher:



Gladiator:



Breacher and Gladiator:


Centurion Tank:





Novan Elites:





Upgrades for the Novan Elites tanks:




Guardian and Sniper tanks:





Artillery hull:



Skinnerz commandos:


Skimmer:


Support weapons:


Space ship game scaled ordnance:

To give you an idea what they are: top left three torpedoes are standard ones. The sprue on the right contains the following (from left to right): boarding torpedo, short burn torpedo, seeker torpedo, guided torpedo. The torpedo sprue on the bottom left contains the following (from left to right): boarding torpedo, warp warhead, fusion torpedo, barrage bomb. On the bottom right you've got the boarding pods (with open en closed claws).

Frigate kit:

The kit allows you to either make a carrier craft of gunship. There are some issues with the print of the main hull. Luckily enough we'll be receiving a new print for it next week.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/19 11:46:07


Post by: Ragsta



That frigate model is pure greatness - the aesthetic is spot on for gothic human starships! Malika, you might have seen my feedback re. future ships on other sites - this little chap here fills me with hope.
Will Vanguard be launching a heavier cruiser type too then? Might it be perhaps c. 10 cm long?

All these shots look great. If I collected 6mm I would be all over this, but that new fighter might have to be bought regardless for some 5150 Fighter Command.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/19 12:17:33


Post by: Hulksmash


Is that above space ship the size of a sm strike cruiser/iom light cruiser? Because that definitely fills a gap.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/19 15:20:55


Post by: Ragsta


 Hulksmash wrote:
Is that above space ship the size of a sm strike cruiser/iom light cruiser? Because that definitely fills a gap.


I believe this ship is c. 5cm long...


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/20 05:27:31


Post by: Malika2


Thank you for the kind words!

The ship is a frigate, which as Ragsta already stated, is about 5cm long.

An Assault Cruiser of about 7.5cm is in the planning stage now. After that it will be the Heavy Cruiser/Battleship variant.

The Destroyers are also ready done. Which means that after all that I'd only need to do another frigate variant, which would more or less complete the ships range for the Novan Elites.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/25 09:03:48


Post by: Malika2


The pre-order section has been updated:

Novan Elites High Command:


20 x high command figures two of each sculpt

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£7.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-high-command/

Novan Elites Heavy Siege Armour:


40 x siege armour figures

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£8.20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-heavy-siege-armour/

Novan Elites Heavy Siege Amour Command:



15 x siege armour command figures three of each sculpt

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£6.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-heavy-siege-amour-command/

Novan Elites Affray Heavy Armour Command:




15 x heavy armour command figures three of each sculpt

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£6.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-affray-heavy-armour-command/

And another little announcement from Vanguard Miniatures' Facebook page:
A new addition to the VTOL range will be this skycrane variant which should be out in a few months time.
Due to continuing issues with the fragile tail fins on these models i've commissioned a resculpt of the weak area which has now been fixed by beefing up the tail booms and extending the horizontal stabiliser forward to greatly strengthen the whole area whilst keeping the overall aesthetic of the designs. This means a re-print and new moulds so the kakapo and moa once sold out will not be back in stock until the new moulds are created. I know this is not ideal but the problem needed addressing if the models are to remain part of the range.





Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/25 12:54:58


Post by: Dysartes


Couple of questions, Malika...

1, Do the infantry sets come with any bases, or do they need to be purchases in addition?

2, The two command sets - you say 15 figures from three strips, but there are six figures to a strip. Should they be 18 figures?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/26 16:10:41


Post by: Malika2


 Dysartes wrote:
Couple of questions, Malika...

1, Do the infantry sets come with any bases, or do they need to be purchases in addition?

2, The two command sets - you say 15 figures from three strips, but there are six figures to a strip. Should they be 18 figures?


Hi Dysartes,

Thanks for your question, I've brought it up with Vanguard Miniatures, here's their response:
Ah my bad of course there are six figures on the sprues so yes 18 it would be.

No no stands supplied as customers have their own preference as to base style used there is no point in including bases that people may not want.

However, round bases can be ordered over here.

In the meantime, the pre-order section has been updated!

Novan Elites Anti Tank Skimmer:
6 x anti tank skimmers

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£9.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-anti-tank-skimmer/

Novan Elites Breacher Siege Harness:
3 x siege harness

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£9.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-breacher-siege-harness/

Novan Elites Gladiator:
6 x gladiators

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£7.20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-gladiator/

Novan Elites Guardian Main Battle Tank:
3 x guardian main battle tanks.

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£12.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-guardian-main-battle-tank/

Novan Elites Sniper Tank Hunter:
3 x sniper tank hunter

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£12.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-sniper-tank-hunter/

Novan Rapier Missile Artillery System:
3 x rapier missile platforms

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£10.85

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-rapier-missile-artillery-system/

Novan Regulars Centurion Main Battle Tank:
3 x centurion tank

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£10.70

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-centurion-main-battle-tank/

Novan Shielder Anti Aircraft Artillery:
3 x shielder air defence guns plus 3 x ammo stacks

This item will be released on November 25, 2016.

£10.85

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-shielder-anti-aircraft-artillery/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/26 16:31:14


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 Malika2 wrote:
Thank you for the kind words!

The ship is a frigate, which as Ragsta already stated, is about 5cm long.

An Assault Cruiser of about 7.5cm is in the planning stage now. After that it will be the Heavy Cruiser/Battleship variant.

The Destroyers are also ready done. Which means that after all that I'd only need to do another frigate variant, which would more or less complete the ships range for the Novan Elites.


Any timeline for these?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/26 16:50:50


Post by: Malika2


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
 Malika2 wrote:
Thank you for the kind words!

The ship is a frigate, which as Ragsta already stated, is about 5cm long.

An Assault Cruiser of about 7.5cm is in the planning stage now. After that it will be the Heavy Cruiser/Battleship variant.

The Destroyers are also ready done. Which means that after all that I'd only need to do another frigate variant, which would more or less complete the ships range for the Novan Elites.


Any timeline for these?


Nothing set in stone yet. All I know for now is that Vanguard Miniatures want to do something along the lines of a big release for the ships range. The Novan Elites ship range would need a few more months to complete, so I've got a feeling we might expect them early next year. Unless John (the guy running Vanguard Miniatures) decides to spread out the releases as bit...


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/26 16:55:40


Post by: Mr Morden


I donl;t suppose anyone has any comparison shots with Dropzone units - its played alot at our club and I liek some bit not all models - and many of these would be great but maybe alittle small?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/26 17:01:04


Post by: Malika2


Thing is that these vehicles are designed as 'true scale' 6mm stuff, meaning they are a little bit larger than the old epic scaled vehicles. As for fitting with Dropzone, that game is 10mm scaled if I recall correctly. I'd imagine most vehicles would then be on the small side. The larger vehicles might work fine. The Novan Warrior might also work since it's a rather chunky vehicle.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/09/26 17:09:38


Post by: Mr Morden


 Malika2 wrote:
Thing is that these vehicles are designed as 'true scale' 6mm stuff, meaning they are a little bit larger than the old epic scaled vehicles. As for fitting with Dropzone, that game is 10mm scaled if I recall correctly. I'd imagine most vehicles would then be on the small side. The larger vehicles might work fine. The Novan Warrior might also work since it's a rather chunky vehicle.


Thanks - I use a mixture of DZ and Epic at the moment - the Titans work well and the tanks as do some of the infantry so might haev to get some and have a look then !


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/01 17:18:23


Post by: Malika2


The pre-order section has been updated again. The Skinnerz Commandoes are available:


(top: command sprue, bottom left: melee / ranged commandoes sprue, bottom right, specialist weapons sprue)

The specialist pack consists of two specialists sprues and a command sprue. Allowing you to have 5 command figures and 20 specialists.

Available November 25th.

£6.20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/skinnerz-commando-specialists/

The commandoes pack consist of 4 melee / ranged commandoes sprues, allowing you to have 20 melee and 20 ranged commandos.

Available November 25th.

£7.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/skinnerz-sneakers-commandoes/






Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/01 18:44:33


Post by: Mr Morden


Going to put in an order to see who they work - plus some of the star ships.

The Skinnerz are awesome!

Hoping for some not Sisters of Battle..... edit - just saw you do them already so order placed!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/01 23:27:45


Post by: Malika2


Thanks!

As for the Sisterhood models, Vanguard Miniatures also sells Onslaught Miniatures' Sisterhood line.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/01 23:33:11


Post by: AegisGrimm


If only GW could do for their own IP what several very tiny companies can.

Although, for this exact same reason I am a fan of both Vanguard and Onslaught, because they show more gumption and imagination than the monolithic (in comparison) company that dropped the ball, as "obviously" noone is interested in Epic anymore.

I just wish Vanguard was as easy to get over here in the US. 6mm Horus Heresy in it's modern aesthetic would be beautiful.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/02 07:47:42


Post by: Malika2


@AegisGrimm: Vanguard should indeed figure something out for this. I guess that would work if the demand is high enough. But what is the main problem for getting the models in the US? Is it shipping or tax problems?

@Silent Puffin?: Can't give you an ETA on the plastic models, but for now you could go for combining the anti-aircraft turrets with the flatbed trucks.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/02 08:47:24


Post by: vanguard mini's


 AegisGrimm wrote:
If only GW could do for their own IP what several very tiny companies can.

Although, for this exact same reason I am a fan of both Vanguard and Onslaught, because they show more gumption and imagination than the monolithic (in comparison) company that dropped the ball, as "obviously" noone is interested in Epic anymore.

I just wish Vanguard was as easy to get over here in the US. 6mm Horus Heresy in it's modern aesthetic would be beautiful.


Hello vanguard here I do ship to the states regularly and have several US customers if I may ask what specifically puts you off ordering from me please i'd be most interested in knowing.

Cheers


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/02 09:34:04


Post by: Malika2


Hey man, good to have you aboard!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/02 09:39:34


Post by: Mr Morden


 Malika2 wrote:
Thanks!

As for the Sisterhood models, Vanguard Miniatures also sells Onslaught Miniatures' Sisterhood line.


Yeah just ordered pretty much one pack of each as they look great Don;t fancy translating them into 28mm?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/02 09:58:05


Post by: Malika2


 Mr Morden wrote:
 Malika2 wrote:
Thanks!

As for the Sisterhood models, Vanguard Miniatures also sells Onslaught Miniatures' Sisterhood line.


Yeah just ordered pretty much one pack of each as they look great Don;t fancy translating them into 28mm?


That's something I think you should bring up with Onslaught Miniatures. You could suggest it to them directly, they've got their own section on the Tactical Command forum, just go here, or directly to the Sisterhood thread.

But regarding different scales, they do have some 15mm scaled Sisters.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/02 16:57:40


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


For what it's worth I ordered from them, their Gothic ships and a few bitz.

Got them fast and the casts are gorgeous. I'll order again.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/02 22:57:20


Post by: AegisGrimm


Mostly the shipping from anything over the pond makes me make hard choices about buying games from the UK (my small group of people I am able to convince to game requires me to nearly always buy both forces that will hit the table, so I can't go bonkers with gamer ADD)

The preorder stuff really may tempt me enough, because I can always go the old Epic Space Marine trick and get two heresy forces by splitting everything purchased into two small forces. Then I'd just need the Epic ruleset that manages smaller forces the best (I think probably Epic Armageddon versus NetEpic from what I have played of it.)

I really like the looks of the upcoming not-Cataphractii terminators, and the "Gladiator" dreads.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/03 06:28:49


Post by: Jehan-reznor


Any plans of doing a fleet set?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/03 06:59:38


Post by: Silent Puffin?


 Malika2 wrote:

@Silent Puffin?: Can't give you an ETA on the plastic models, but for now you could go for combining the anti-aircraft turrets with the flatbed trucks.


Can you fit 2 turrets on a single truck?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/03 09:19:05


Post by: vanguard mini's


 AegisGrimm wrote:
Mostly the shipping from anything over the pond makes me make hard choices about buying games from the UK (my small group of people I am able to convince to game requires me to nearly always buy both forces that will hit the table, so I can't go bonkers with gamer ADD)

The preorder stuff really may tempt me enough, because I can always go the old Epic Space Marine trick and get two heresy forces by splitting everything purchased into two small forces. Then I'd just need the Epic ruleset that manages smaller forces the best (I think probably Epic Armageddon versus NetEpic from what I have played of it.)

I really like the looks of the upcoming not-Cataphractii terminators, and the "Gladiator" dreads.


Thanks for the feedback I may look at trying to cut the shipping charge but in most cases the fee is pretty much right in fact in some cases I need to pay more than the amount charged to the customer especially if the parcel is heavy.

Understand your situation regards needing to buy both forces that would get expensive. Still as you say you can split the models into equal forces if needed. I'm useing the elites for heresy armies too hence a lot of the newer designs are inspired by the period. SHT's next in line for creation.


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 Jehan-reznor wrote:
Any plans of doing a fleet set?


No plans but it's something to consider thanks for the suggestion.


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 Silent Puffin? wrote:
 Malika2 wrote:

@Silent Puffin?: Can't give you an ETA on the plastic models, but for now you could go for combining the anti-aircraft turrets with the flatbed trucks.


Can you fit 2 turrets on a single truck?


Yes you can but it would be a bit crowded one would be best.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/04 22:42:02


Post by: Mr Morden


Super fast delivery guys - thanks

Great models


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/05 18:20:15


Post by: vanguard mini's


I do try to ship the day after receipt of the order but that's not always possible.

Glad you like the models and thanks for the order.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/11 16:42:09


Post by: Malika2


New reinforcements for the Novan Regulars, the Dragon Flame Tank:




Dragon flamethrower tanks are not operated by regular mechanised forces but by specialist engineer units attached to novan battlegroups on an ad hoc basis as the situation dictates.

Yet another variant of the popular warrior chassis the rear hull troop carrying section has been replaced with a massive armoured fuel pod which feeds a high pressure flame projector turret capable of hurling a jet of extremely volatile and highly combustable liquid many metres. Utilised to breach enemy defense zones and stubborn pockets of enemy resistance this terror weapon has been know to cause the enemy to withdraw at the sight of an approaching dragon before it even gets close enough to fire.

An horrific but highly effective weapon system used sparingly but to great effect by novan forces the dragon flame tank is considered by many a distastful but none the less necessary tool.

This pack contains 3 x Dragon tanks each with three variant turret options.

£12.50


http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-dragon-flamethrower-tank/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/13 11:36:18


Post by: Malika2


New WIP pictures available.





New vehicle for the elites the Battlemaster Command Tank

This model represent a battlefield commanders C4i vehicle and is based heavily on a stretched mauler chassis.

This model was kindly sponsored by Cranium27 who covered all design costs to see this model created, thanks very much Mike really generous of you and a fantastic gesture of support for my little company.



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New releases!

Novan Regulars Support Tanks:

The warrior IFV hull has seen numerous adaptions over it’s years of service. Many field modifications as well as factory produced variants have come and gone but others have prooven themselves in the test of battle and endured to this day. Two such variants are the Hunter tank destroyer and the Hammer bunker buster.

Both vehicles use the same adapted warrior hull to house a specialist heavy weapon in a fixed forward mount giving a low profile for an excellent hull down capability.

The hunter houses a long barrelled high energy laser cannon capable of penetrating the heaviest armour making for a most effect tank hunter.

The hammer on the other hand has a completely different roll and houses a short barrelled heavy mortar designed to smash enemy fortifications to rubble in short order.

Most often seen supporting warrior mounted mechanised forces these vehicles are a powerful addition to the novan arsenal.

This pack contains:

3 x hull

3 x sprues with optional weapons

£9.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-support-tanks/

Novan Elites Javelin Fighter:


The Javelin aero-space light fighter is a sleak highly manouverable and extremely fast multi roll capable aircraft able to operate in space as well as in atmosphere with equal ease thanks to advanced anti gravity generators and numerous directional thrusters.

Used exclusively by novan elite forces pilots this fighter has become a feared site for Tusculum Nova’s enemies with a reputation for extreme combat manouver’s and skilled piloting used to deadly effect.

Armaments include twin laser cannon in each wing mount and innovative vertical launch anti-aircraft missiles mounted along the upper fuseleage.

This pack contains 2 x Javelin fighters and 2 x plastic flight stands.

£7.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-javelin-fighter/

Novan Elites Lightning Skimmer:

The lightning skimmer is a smaller cousin to the elites heavy attack skimmers. Ranging far ahead of elites ground forces these versatile and extremely fast anti-grav bikes act as long range recon and harrasing units.

Although lightly armed and armoured there speed gives them great survivability on the battlefield and there use enmass has broken many an enemy formation and captured vital objectives far in advance of the main battlegroup’s during there time in service.

This pack contains 10 x Lightning skimmers, two weapon variants.

£9.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-lightning-skimmer

Novan Elites Artillery Crews:

The elite forces of Tusculum Nova rarely make use of artillery but do have members within the heavy support echelons trained to operate such equipment if the situation dictates.

This pack contains 3 artillery teams, 15 figures.

£3.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-artillery-crews/



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/16 18:57:39


Post by: Malika2


Some new releases:

Novan Artillery Ammo Set:

A pack of three ammunition sprues from the novan artillery kits.

Two shell sizes and shell trolleys.

Ammo sprues x 3

£1.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-artillery-ammo-set/

Novan Desert Artillery crews:

All branches of the novan military have ordinance specialists to support the front line forces. Trained to operate many types of heavy support weapons they provide an unglamorous but none the less vital supporting roll on the battlefield.

This pack contains 3 artillery teams, in total 15 figures.

£3.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-desert-artillery-crews/

Novan Royal Marine Artillery Crews:

All branches of the novan military have ordinance specialists to support the front line forces. Trained to operate many types of heavy support weapons they provide an unglamorous but none the less vital supporting roll on the battlefield.

This pack contains 3 artillery teams, in total 15 figures.

£3.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-royal-marine-artillery-crews/

Novan Winter Artillery Crews:

All branches of the novan military have ordinance specialists to support the front line forces. Trained to operate many types of heavy support weapons they provide an unglamorous but none the less vital supporting roll on the battlefield.

This pack contains 3 artillery teams, in total 15 figures.

£3.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-winter-artillery-crews/

Some more WIP's:

The first super heavy tank for the Novan Elites:



Apocalypse Battle Tank for the Novan Regulars:




Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/22 06:53:56


Post by: Malika2


Some new terrain from Gregster's Lab has just become available!

Small Shanties:



A set of eleven small shanty style buildings.

These would be great to use as a skinnerz temporary settlement and they’d be very useful to modern historical players too.

£24.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/small-shanties/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/25 16:14:35


Post by: Malika2


Another model by Gregster's Lab is available!

Iron Fist Artillery Tank:


Self propelled artillery tank based on the iron fist hull with three weapon options.

Cannon, mortar and rotary cannon.

£8.50
Artillery tank x 1

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/iron-fist-artillery-tank/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/27 10:55:15


Post by: Malika2


Some more prints have arrived!

Orbital mines:


Stormer:







Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/10/27 15:20:50


Post by: Dysartes


The Stormer looks cool - what's the usual delay between getting the prints and being able to cast the product?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/11/13 18:38:27


Post by: Malika2


Another variant of the Churchillian is in the works:







Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/11/19 00:06:54


Post by: Malika2


New variant bits for the Scorpion tanks (A and B) are now available:

Scorpion Tank Assault Cannon turret x 3:

Alternative turret and sponson weapons set for the scorpion tank.

Set contains 3 x twin assault cannon turrets with HMG sponsons.

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/scorpion-tank-assault-cannon-turret-x-3/

Scorpion Tank Heavy Flamethrower Turret x 3:

Alternative turret and sponson weapons set for the scorpion tank.

Set contains 3 x twin heavy flamethrower turrets with flamer sponsons.

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/scorpion-tank-heavy-flamethrower-turret-x-3/

Scorpion Tank Heavy Matter Conversion Cannon x 3:

Alternative turret and sponson weapons set for the scorpion tank.

Set contains 3 x heavy matter conversion turrets with HMG sponsons.

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/scorpion-tank-heavy-matter-conversion-cannon-x-3/

Scorpion Tank Microwave Turret x 3:

Alternative turret and sponson weapons set for the scorpion tank.

Set contains 3 x heavy microwave cannon turrets with flamer sponsons.

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/scorpion-tank-microwave-turret-x-3/

Scorpion Tank Plasma Cannon Turret x 3:

Alternative turret and sponson weapons set for the scorpion tank.

Set contains 3 x plasma cannon turrets with laser cannon sponsons.

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/scorpion-tank-plasma-cannon-turret-x-3/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/11/19 22:38:33


Post by: vanguard mini's


 Jehan-reznor wrote:
Any plans of doing a fleet set?


Sorry for the late reply, no I haven't as such what sort of composition did you have in mind for a set?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/11/19 22:45:38


Post by: vanguard mini's


 Dysartes wrote:
The Stormer looks cool - what's the usual delay between getting the prints and being able to cast the product?


Actually the stormer would have been on sale this week but I had a few issues with the casts so they've gone back and the moulds are being redone to hopefully rectify the situation with luck this one will be on sale by the end of the month or early next month at the latest.

Here we have all the new wave 2 models together so you can judge relative sizes we should have better images up once i've had time to take them.

Cheers


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Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/11/21 16:36:00


Post by: Malika2


A bunch of new releases!

Novan Elites Guardian Main Battle Tank:

The elites guardian tank is yet another product of Tusculum Nova’s most advanced research and development program to equip it’s elite forces with the most powerful weapons and equipment that can be provided. Guardian’s are intended to act as front line main battle tanks for elite forces a roll originally filled by the older scorpion designs which have now been relegated to a supporting roll for the mechanised squadrons. The hull bears a similar appearance to the mauler assault transport and was developed alongside that vehicle. Although smaller than the mauler it is none the less a very potent design heavily armed and armoured with an impressive turn of speed .

The core weapon system is a remote operated turret mounting a double barrelled railgun fireing either armour piercing or high explosive ammunition at extremely high velocity. The ammunition is stowed in the large automated ammo supply bin at the rear of the gun assembly. This arrangement allows the weapon to be operated by a single crewman.

Two sponson mounting points are also available these can be fitted with several weapon options with either the standard laser cannon or heavy machinegun being the most common choices and there is also a permanant forward hull MG fitted as standard.

In the guardian elite forces have a highly versatile and potent battle tank able to survive in the deadliest of warzones.

This pack contains 3 x guardian main battle tanks.

£12.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-guardian-main-battle-tank/

Novan Elites High Command:


Novan elite forces are lead in the field by officers and specialists of great renown.

This set represents a battlegroup commander and his officers and advisors observing the action.

Consists of:

20 x high command figures two of each sculpt.

8 x officers

4 x standard bearers

2 x communications officers

2 x mystics

2 x priests

2 x medics

£7.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-high-command/

Novan Elites Sniper Tank Hunter:

The sniper tank hunter is a dedicated anti armour vehicle constructed on a modified and reconfigured guardian hull. It shares many common features and systems of the guardian and was developed to work alongside that tank in mixed battlegroups.

It’s main weapon system is a high powered long range laser cannon fixed in the forward hull position and capable of penetrating the armour of most enemy tanks with easy. Secondary armament consists of two sponson points just like the guardian with the same weapon options and the hull MG as standard.

Most commonly working in teams of three vehicles on dedicated anti armour duties or as single vehicles attached to guardian formations this vehicle has already made it’s mark on the battlefield and gained a fearsome reputation amongst enemy vehicle crews.

This pack contains 3 x sniper tank hunters

£12.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-sniper-tank-hunter/

Novan Shielder Anti Aircraft Artillery:

Shielder is tusculum nova’s standard low altitude air defence artillery system it consists of a quad autocannon armament mounted in a fully rotating turret with the ability to shoot a ground level targets as well as enemy aircraft. The system is self contained and has been mounted on numerous ground platforms and vehicles over the years this particular variant uses the static ground mount cruciform commonly seen guarding artillery positions and at military installations across novan space.

3 x shielder air defence guns plus 3 x ammo stacks

£10.85

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-shielder-anti-aircraft-artillery/

Novan Rapier Missile Artillery System:

Rapier is tusculum nova’s most common special ordnance missile artillery system it consists of a fully rotating mount very similar to shielder but in this case has launch rails for four missiles. This system is capable of launching various specialist missiles including medium to high altitude antiaircraft missiles, long range high explosive, anti armour, and scatterable mines to name but a few. This variant utilises the standard static cruciform mount but it can be seen mounted on various static and mobile units where ever novan forces are encountered.

3 x rapier missile platforms

£10.85

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-rapier-missile-artillery-system/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/11/28 17:09:27


Post by: Malika2


A bunch of new kits have been released, allowing you to upgrade your Novan Warrior IFV (a very chunky possible Chimera proxy).

Warrior Turrets Upgrade Set B:

(from left to right: right missile pod, left missile pod, pulse laser turret (with missile pod mounts), heavy laser cannon turret, bunker buster cannon, quad autocannons, medical front armour)
This set contains three sprues for upgrading the warrior IFV model with alternative weapon options. It will allow players to wield some of the rarer Warrior variants

3 x pulse laser turret with missile pod upgrade (Chimerro proxy)

3 x heavy anti tank laser cannon (APDS-6a Defender proxy)

3 x bunker buster (Chimedon proxy)

3 x quad autocannon (Chimerax proxy)

3 x hull MG position blanks with cross symbol (proxy for Samaritan medical transport)

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/warrior-turrets-upgrade-set-b/

Warrior Armour Upgrade Set A:

This set contains spaced armour for upgrading the warrior model.

3 x hull side armour

3 x turret armour

Please note that the hull armour will fit on the Dragon and Support tank models too.

£5.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/warrior-armour-upgrade-set-a/


Warrior Armour Upgrade Set B:

This set contains reactive armour for upgrading the warrior model.

3 x hull side armour

3 x turret armour

Please note that the hull armour will fit on the Dragon and Support tank models too.

£5.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/warrior-armour-upgrade-set-b/

Warrior Turrets Upgrade Set C:

This set contains three sprues for upgrading the warrior IFV model with alternative weapon options.

Warriors of faith turrets.

3 x twin heavy machine guns

3 x twin heavy flamethrowers

3 x twin heavy microwave cannon

3 x hull MG position blanks with shield symbol

£5.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/warrior-turrets-upgrade-set-c/

And some about to be released models to reinforce the Novan Elites range:







Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/12/02 17:12:01


Post by: Malika2


Novan Elites Siege Armour is out!




Novan Elites Heavy Siege Armour:
When engaged in siege operations the Elite of Tusculum Nova will call upon their Heavy Siege Armour squads. This armour variant is a development of the standard heavy armour suit and has been adapted to house enhanced shoulder armour pieces with build in personal shield technology designed to protect the wearer from attack from above when engaged in breaching operations. The added protection allows these troops to function even when under direct attack from defenders on the walls above. Most Siege Elite troopers are equipped with twin rocket grenade launchers, and augmetic combat hands, whilst one in five will carry a twin long barreled HMG in order to provide firepower at a greater distance.

40 x siege armour figures

£8.20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-heavy-siege-armour/

Novan Elites Heavy Siege Armour Command:
The elite forces of Tusculum Nova are lead into battle by mighty hero’s equipped with the finest weapons and with superior fighting ability these warriors are an inspiration to the regular elites as well as the ordinary line troops of the army.

Each sprue contains:

3 officer variants, 1 command pennant bearer, 1 mystic and 1 priest

Set contains:

18 x siege armour command figures three of each sculpt

£6.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-heavy-siege-armour-command/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/12/04 13:08:37


Post by: Malika2


Another batch of new releases:

Novan Regulars Centurion Main Battle Tank:

The centurion main battle tank is the most common tank used by novan regular forces in the field a rugged and heavily armoured design it has been built to be a reliable and easy to operate vehicle capable of going long periods of time between maintenance cycles making it the perfect machine to equip Tusculum Nova’s armoured divisions.

The designs has seen many weapon fits over the years but the most common armaments (hector configuration) are a regular tank cannon in the turret backed up by a fixed forward hull mounted laser cannon. In addition the hull sides can be configured to mount a sponson weapon most commonly a HMG for close in anti personel protection.

Pack contains 3 x centurion tanks with modelling options.

Please note that this is the first of several weapon fits we will have for this tank with a long barelled anti tank cannon (achilles configuration) on the cards next.

£10.70

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-centurion-main-battle-tank/

Novan Elites Affray Heavy Armour Command:

The elite forces of Tusculum Nova are lead into battle by mighty hero’s equipped with the finest weapons and with superior fighting ability these warriors are an inspiration to the regular elites as well as the ordinary line troops of the army.

Each sprue contains:

3 officer variants, 1 command pennant bearer, 1 mystic and 1 priest

Set contains:

18 x affray heavy armour command figures three of each sculpt

£6.00


Novan Elites Anti Tank Skimmer:

Novan Elites use attack skimmers to harass enemy troop and armour movements, before the heavier forces move in for the kill. This variant was specifically developed for anti armour duties.

Attack Skimmers are 3cm long.

6 x Anti tank skimmers, 6 x flying stand

£9.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-anti-tank-skimmer/

Novan Elites Gladiator:

6 x gladiators models with weapon options.
£7.20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-gladiator/

Novan Elites Breacher Siege Harness:

3 x siege harness models with alternative weapons and pilot options
£9.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-breacher-siege-harness/

Skinnerz Sneakers Commandoes:




Sneakers are what Tusculum Nova’s forces have designated these skinnerz special forces troops because they always tend to turn up where they are least expected. Unlike most skinnerz these warriors are rarely seen committed to all out frontal assaults on enemy front line positions but are specialists in long range recon and raiding duties with destruction of enemy rear area installations a common target.

40 x Skinnerz commandoes in a ratio of 20 x rifle troops and 20 x melee weapons troops

£7.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/skinnerz-sneakers-commandoes/

Skinnerz Commando Specialists:



Sneakers specialists carry the usual infantry support weapons used by regular skinnerz forces in addition they are commonly equipped with flamethrowers and demolition charges and several member will carry sniper rifles a practice unheard of amongst the skinnerz regulars. These troops are lead by experienced veterans of many missions behind enemy lines.

20 x specialists and 5 x command figures

4 x HMG

4 x rocket launcher

4 x flamethrower

4 x sniper

2 x prone sniper

2 x radio operator

3 x leaders

1 x banner bearer

1 x big boss

£6.20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/skinnerz-commando-specialists/








Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/12/04 13:28:30


Post by: Vintersorg


Awesome stuff!!

Are you considering upscaling to 8 mm when to make your range compatible with the new AT game?

Or are your proxy space marines already 8 mm tall?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/12/05 16:15:23


Post by: Malika2


Thank you for the kind words.

I can't speak for Vanguard Miniatures here, but I don't think they're gonna upscale their complete range at this moment. Besides it being quite an investment to do, there's also the question whether the whole 8mm wave will actually be that big. Another question might be the compatibility of the 8mm stuff compared to the 'upscaled' 6mm models (many epic scale infantry models are closer to 7mm or even 7.5mm).

I know that the vehicles I've designed myself (the Novan Warrior + variants and the Novan Centurion) are already a bit clunky compared to the traditional Epic vehicles, meaning they might work out rather well in both 6mm and 8mm scales.

And now that I'm posting...

This will probably be the last release Vanguard Miniatures will be doing in 2016. Expect tons of new crazy stuff in 2017.

Novan Elites Stormer Siege Breaker Assault Carrier:


The Stormer is the largest combat vehicle currently in operation with novan elite forces. Designed to carry novan elite siege armoured troops right up to the walls of enemy fortifications unscathed this incredibly tough fighting machine has aided in the fall of many an impregnable fortress. Massively armoured and heavily shielded this vehicle can absorb an incredible amount of punishment on it’s approach.

Armed with a breaching microwave battery to it’s front boardering the assault ramp it also has several sponson locations for self defense and a upper hull mounted rocket mortar positioned to bombard the defenders on the walls, alternatively some will carry rotary cannon mounts instead.

This set contains 1 x stormer hull with separate assault ramp and 1 x stormer weapons sprue.

Image of the actual model will appear ASAP.

£16.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-stormer-siege-breaker-assault-carrier/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2016/12/15 10:22:02


Post by: Malika2


Some new WIPS of the upcoming super-heavy tanks for the Novan Elites:





Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/01/11 11:48:51


Post by: Malika2


New prints are in:


New prints for the elites again, two on foot assault sprues one with pistols and swords and one with double pistols.


They will be released as normal as i'm attempting to have monthly releases instead of large batches now and then.

These guys may well be out late next month.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/01/18 17:28:30


Post by: Malika2


A little message from Vanguard Miniatures:
Winter troops news, as everyone knows there is an issue with these figures ankles being weak so some breakages can occur at the moment i'm adding an extra sprue to each infantry pack to help cover this issue.

So anyway i've been working with ben to re-work the figures to resolve this issue here we have in ben's own words and explanation of the changes and an image to compare.

We've kept the original aesthetic as far as practical so the old and new figures should mix together no problem.

Changes include:

Proper hands instead of blocks.
More form-fitting coats instead of "bell shaped" coats.
Minor mod to the rifle.
Pose changes to be more dynamic (old figures all stood pretty straight up, these are now hunching forwards a bit.
Minor detail realignments (shoulderpads, head tilts, etc).

Overall they're pretty much the same as the long-established popular Winter Infantry sculpts, just a bit better quality, and obviously with the weak ankles dealt with. Not a huge update, but a needed one.






Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/01/21 20:42:06


Post by: Malika2


Two more tiny updates from Vanguard Miniatures:

New version of the Kakapo arrived today we have increased the thickness of the tail booms and extended the horizontal stabilsers forward which seems to have sorted the weak tail fins issue. Next model to re-work will be the Moa, already updated, just awaiting printing.

(new version on the right)





Arrived today the new Mauler weapons set this set will allow you to create several different weapon loadouts for your Mauler models.



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/01/29 10:24:21


Post by: Malika2


Good news from Vanguard Miniatures for those who want to play around with their possible Predator proxies:

The Scorpion Tanks can now be purchased as a pack of just four hulls and all turret variants are now available individually this will allow you to purchase a squadron of four tanks with just the weapon combinations you need so kind of a modular build your own tank squadron approach. The two original three tank packs are still available but I think this new approach is more flexible and hopefully will prove a popular choice for customers.


Scorpion Tank Hulls x 4

Scorpion Tank Assault Cannon turret x 1

Scorpion Tank Autocannon Turret x 1

Scorpion Tank Heavy Flamethrower Turret x 1

Scorpion Tank Heavy Matter Conversion Cannon x 1

Scorpion Tank Microwave Turret x 1

Scorpion Tank Plasma Cannon Turret x 1

Scorpion Tank Twin Laser Cannon Turret x 1

On another note, remember the mentioned weapon loudouts for the Mauler? Here are some more pics:







Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/05 08:43:06


Post by: Malika2


Bit of a big announcement. Vanguard Miniatures as started with releasing some 15mm stuff:

Today we see the release of a range of 15mm scale figures for playing skirmish style games in the Defeat in Detail universe. This is the start of what we hope will be an expansive range of 15mm scale models. These initial first figures have been developed by Troublemaker Games and have been available on their webstore for a while now but are now also available here. Over time we will be collaborating on new additions to the range and there are already some items at the casters due for release soon.

Hope you find the new range of interest.

Regards John

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/product-category/defeat-in-detail/15mm-skinnerz


Skinnerz Gobblers Heavy Support Weapons x 3


Product Description
3 x heavy weapon platforms

6 x heavy weapons (2 options)

6 x gobblers crew

£12.00
Gobblers heavy weapons and crew x 3

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/skinnerz-gobblers-heavy-support-weapons-x-3/

Skinnerz Gobblers With Carbines x 40


Product Description
40 x carbine armed gobblers.

£12.00
Carbine gobblers x 40

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/skinnerz-gobblers-with-carbines-x-40/

Skinnerz Warboys Melee Weapons x 20


Product Description
20 x warboys melee weapons

£10.00
Melee warboys x 20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/skinnerz-warboys-melee-weapon-x-20s/

Skinnerz Warriors x 24


Product Description
20 x melee armed warriors

4 x machine gun warriors

£12.00
Skinnerz warriors x 24

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/skinnerz-warriors-x-24/



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/05 09:20:17


Post by: JonWebb


Glad to see you back in the game mate.

Hopefully will be adding to my collection with more of your work in time.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/05 09:25:54


Post by: Malika2


Please do! That's the only way we can expand our range(s).


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/06 16:57:16


Post by: Malika2


Had some prints arrive today this is the new modified Mk3 Moa and the brand new sky crane ready for the trip to the mould makers.




Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/09 17:07:33


Post by: Malika2


First up, a new release. Feel like having different variants for your possible Land Raider proxy?


A set of optional weapons for your mauler assault tanks with enough parts to create two of any variant you choose to create.

Contains:

2 x sponson weapons sprues

2 x hull weapon sprues

2 x frag launcher hull plates

£5.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-mauler-weapon-upgrades-set/

Besides this release there are also some teasers:

Battlemaster Command Tank (possible Spartan proxy?):


Upcoming variant kits for the Centurion Main Battle Tank:


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/15 19:49:15


Post by: Malika2


Fresh off the printer:


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/16 14:16:16


Post by: SickSix


OMG I need the Mauler Assault Transport in 28mm please!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/16 14:25:04


Post by: Malika2


Man, that would be insane! Maybe when Vanguard is a bigger company they could afford to do such a kit in plastic. :O



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/19 11:01:00


Post by: Malika2


Vanguard Miniatures' 15mm range keeps expanding, its latest addition are the heavily armoured Skinnerz Bosses:




A set of 10 skinnerz bosses in heavy combat armour.

Contents:

10 x bodies

10 x weapon arms

10 x Assault claw arms

£13.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/skinnerz-bosses-in-heavy-armour/

Vanguard's 6mm range also keeps expanding, Ben has been working on a new infantry kit named the Starguard:


Also, the caster has shared this picture on their Facebook page, make of it what you will...





Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/19 18:25:52


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


On the Gothic Starship front there's a new light cruiser inbound in March (top ship in brown) and a new destroyer/frigate (no due date)

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Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/19 19:13:39


Post by: MLaw


That looks like some 28-32mm ... chaos? It has a very pulp or maybe 80s feel too.. I like it but not sure what to do with it (Rogue Stars notwithstanding)

The FW style hellhound is delicious.

The Skinnerz are going to be part of my collection "soon". I am seriously thinking of selling off my ~10k points of 28mm orks and downsizing to 15mm for my great green waaagh..

I had forgot that these guys have BFG style ships. I have an ork fleet.. and have had them in deep storage for so long.. Now that I see a potential for BFG gaming again, I might have to pick up an imperial fleet to do battle with (if I can convince either of my kids )


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/19 21:24:28


Post by: Malika2


@Kid_Kyotto: Erm, the printed ship is the Novan Elites frigate kit I've designed for Vanguard Miniatures. The ship underneath it is the Earthican Light Cruiser, but considering its size it will probably be redubbed as a frigate as well.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/20 06:29:39


Post by: Jehan-reznor


Need to buy a bunch of those vanguard ships!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/21 21:06:13


Post by: Freytag93


This is by far the best company in the "not-epic" game. These models are spectacular. I cannot wait to get epic going again in my area. The only hard part will be choosing what army(armies) to start first!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/21 21:52:32


Post by: Malika2


Well, the Destroyers have just been shipped off to Vanguard Miniatures for printing. John has mentioned he is planning on releasing the Frigate very soon (around April if I'm not mistaken). I guess the Destroyers will follow during the summer.



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/22 01:28:06


Post by: NewTruthNeomaxim


Just threw about $500 at Onslaught, but you had better believe I will be ordering from Vanguard for our next armies. They're hella stewards of not-Epic, and make amazing models.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/22 11:31:42


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 Jehan-reznor wrote:
Need to buy a bunch of those vanguard ships!


For what it's worth I bought their existing line of ships, fast shipping, great prices and fantastic casts. Great communication too.

I'll buy from them again.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/26 08:17:17


Post by: Malika2


Vanguard Miniatures are now also delving into 10mm fantasy:

Released this evening are a small batch of 10mm scale fantasy ogres. These figures were available from Troublemaker Games a few years back and i've acquired them for the store, if these are popular i'll get another batch in and keep them in stock. I will also be stocking Onslaught minis forth coming 10mm fantasy figures once released.


Ogres With Melee Weapons x18:


10mm scale melee armed ogres in 6 poses. These figures are approximately 15mm’s tall from foot to top of the head.

Set contains:

18 x ogre figures

£10.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/ogres-with-melee-weapons-x18/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/26 21:42:07


Post by: Malika2


Plastic fantastic! Finally the long awaited plastic miniatures from the Troublemaker Games era are out!

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/humans-and-skinnerz-plastic-army-sprue-x-1/






Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/26 22:06:30


Post by: Llamahead


Glad to see them reach the end of the road! Backed this and was glad to keep supporting.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/26 23:43:19


Post by: NewTruthNeomaxim


My only critique is the mixed armies sharing a sprue. If it was one OR the other I could see us buying a bunch.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/26 23:47:45


Post by: Malika2


NewTruthNeomaxim wrote:
My only critique is the mixed armies sharing a sprue. If it was one OR the other I could see us buying a bunch.


It was meant to be part of a starter set. But you mention 'us', one of you could play humans and the other one goes for the Ork proxies.

You know you want to!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/27 00:35:07


Post by: Vermis


Santa Maria! The legends were true!

I honestly thought these had disappeared into the ether. At this point I'm not going to start making demands - it's water under the bridge as far as I'm concerned - but I'm curious: what's the situation for the original backers...?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/27 00:37:06


Post by: Malika2


 Vermis wrote:
Santa Maria! The legends were true!

I honestly thought these had disappeared into the ether. At this point I'm not going to start making demands - it's water under the bridge as far as I'm concerned - but I'm curious: what's the situation for the original backers...?


Thanks!

Regarding your question, I've forwarded it to Ben over at Tactical Command.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/27 02:01:21


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


What a great time to not be playing Epic!

I mean to be playing not Epic!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/27 07:08:17


Post by: ulgurstasta


 Vermis wrote:
Santa Maria! The legends were true!

I honestly thought these had disappeared into the ether. At this point I'm not going to start making demands - it's water under the bridge as far as I'm concerned - but I'm curious: what's the situation for the original backers...?


I got mine sometime last year,It took awhile but we got them eventually


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/27 07:56:55


Post by: Pacific


Sprue looks brilliant (and reasonably priced as well).

Are there any pics about of them assembled and painted?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/27 08:12:35


Post by: Malika2


@Vermis: all backers should have received their models a year ago. Ben will contact you in case you haven't gotten yours.

@Pacific: http://www.tacticalwargames.net/taccmd/viewtopic.php?f=119&t=31187


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/27 10:27:03


Post by: Evil & Chaos


 Vermis wrote:
Santa Maria! The legends were true!

I honestly thought these had disappeared into the ether. At this point I'm not going to start making demands - it's water under the bridge as far as I'm concerned - but I'm curious: what's the situation for the original backers...?


All backers should have received their pledges a year ago; did you move in the mean time, and also miss the emails from the campaign website asking for new addresses for anyone who's moved?

Fire me a PM with details and I'll sort you out anyway.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/02/27 14:05:26


Post by: Vermis


Shhhhhhoot. I looked up my Indiegogo history and it turns out I'd only pledged on Wave 2 and after. Sorry guys, my mind's playing tricks on me!

Maybe I need to treat it to some retail therapy.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/04 15:03:38


Post by: Malika2


Little announcement from Vanguard Miniatures:
Design work finished on the first of a new faction for Defeat in Detail. This faction will be called "The Tainted" and will consist of renegade and traitor forces from existing DiD ranges.

First up will be these tainted novan regulars which will see release in a few months time.



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/07 17:08:08


Post by: Malika2


Some new reinforcements for the Novan Elites:

Novan Elites – Forefront Platoon B (on foot):

Novan elite forefront platoons without jump packs are transported in armoured assault vehicles of various types as the situation demands.

This B type configuration equips the elites with heavy guage pistols and shear swords the standard armamant of forefront units.

Pack contains 40 figures.

£6.20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-forefront-platoon-b-on-foot/

Novan Elites – Forefront Platoon C (on foot):

Novan elite forefront platoons without jump packs are transported in armoured assault vehicles of various types as the situation demands.

This C type configuration equips the elites with two heavy guage pistols for increased firepower as close quarters.

Pack contains 40 figures.

£6.20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-forefront-platoon-c-on-foot/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/09 06:25:08


Post by: Malika2


Vanguard Miniatures' 15mm range is expanding. Now the Skinnerz have some enemies to shoot at!

15mm Novan Elites Affray Set




Novan elites affray infantry set.

Set consists of:

16 x riflemen

2 x flamer trooper

2 x missile launcher trooper

2 x sergeant

£13.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-novan-elites-affray-set/

15mm Winter Infantry Set

This set comprises of 22 figures:

18 x riflemen

2 x flamer troopers

2 x grenade launcher troopers

£12.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-winter-infantry-set/

15mm Winter Infantry Heavy Weapons Set

This set consists of:

6 x heavy weapons carriage

6 x operators

6 x heavy machine guns

6 x laser cannon

£10.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-winter-infantry-heavy-weapons-set/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/09 08:16:59


Post by: Pacific


Look very nice!

Definitely an interesting move doing these in 15mm, and I hope they will catch on.

Rules wise I suppose you have different options, I can't see why moving the scale up of Epic Armageddon wouldn't work, or even actually adapting something like the 'Battlegroup' set of rules (with the miniatures based individually) might be an interesting project.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/09 12:10:22


Post by: Vermis


15mm? Way too big. But looking excellent.

 Pacific wrote:
Rules wise I suppose you have different options, I can't see why moving the scale up of Epic Armageddon wouldn't work, or even actually adapting something like the 'Battlegroup' set of rules (with the miniatures based individually) might be an interesting project.


I'll grab the opportunity to pimp these rules. Elements of E:A (the author was an E:A playtester IIRC) and the Starship Troopers rules. (I think he also worked on Mongoose's Battlefield Evolution, which borrowed from SST) Provides tweaks for multibased minis. Choose from generic lo-tech, mid-tech or hi-tech lists, and the options each provides. (In the spirit of giving your minis the rules and equipment that seem most appropriate, not min-maxing!)


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/09 13:21:07


Post by: Albertorius


...huh. I didn't know I wanted not-40k 15mm stuff. Now I do.

Excellent stuff, I need to start preparing an order


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/10 18:21:28


Post by: Samsonov


Those gasmask guys are really beautiful. I'm thinking I'll use them as naval infantry for 15mm boarding actions. Could also be useful for alternative history/weird wars world war two (or especially for weird wars one).


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/10 18:37:49


Post by: Barzam


Is there any chance for a size comparison with the 15mm figures against some other ranges? I'd hate for them to wind up too big or too small compared to the rest of my collection.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/14 09:44:39


Post by: Evil & Chaos


 Barzam wrote:
Is there any chance for a size comparison with the 15mm figures against some other ranges? I'd hate for them to wind up too big or too small compared to the rest of my collection.


I found an old Flames of War stand, I don't know if the current FoW range still use the same figures?

Hope they're helpful.

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Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/14 16:40:43


Post by: Barzam


That's very helpful, actually. Thanks for posting that.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/14 20:37:22


Post by: Malika2


Man those Novan elites look big, almost true scale like!

How cool would 28mm versions of these be, and in how much trouble you'd get if you'd release those.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/15 19:45:13


Post by: Malika2


Vanguard Miniatures' 15mm range keeps on expanding:

15mm Skinnerz With Rifles:

This set contains:

20 x skinnerz with rifles

4 x skinnerz with rocket launchers

£13.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-skinnerz-with-rifles/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/17 21:47:33


Post by: Samsonov




Size Comparison We have a Novan, A Ground Zero Game model, a 15mm Brigade Miniatures, a Novan, a Khurasan 15mm Space Demon, a Ion Age 15mm Cultist, a Novan and then a 15mm Khurasan.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/17 21:52:41


Post by: Barzam


Novans look a little cartoony compared to the others (not a bad thing, I'm not knocking it), but scalewise, they look pretty spot on. If I didn't have piles of GZG figures and vehicles that still need paint, I would grab a set.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/20 17:04:21


Post by: Malika2


New releases are in!

Vanguard Miniatures are dipping their toes into 28mm scaled models, and not only that...it's also the first release for The Tainted faction. Expect their 6mm counterparts soon!

28mm Tainted Novan Regulars Rifle Squad:

First in a line of 28mm models for playing skirmish games in the Defeat in Detail universe.

Sets contains:

8 x riflemen

1 x petard trooper

1 x Sergeant

and 10 plastic bases

£18.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/28mm-tainted-novan-regulars-rifle-squad/

28mm Tainted Novan Regulars Heavy Weapons Team:


This pack contains one infantry support weapons team with optional weapon choices.

1 x gunner

1 x loader

1 x weapon carriage

3 x heavy weapons

1 x plastic base

£8.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/28mm-tainted-novan-regulars-heavy-weapons-team-x-1/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/20 17:41:04


Post by: Mr Morden


Ah they are quite nice but hoping for Sisters!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/21 10:24:56


Post by: Evil & Chaos


 Mr Morden wrote:
Ah they are quite nice but hoping for Sisters!

Wot, 28mm ones??


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/21 10:47:29


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Cool to see Vanguard dipping into 28mm METAL, but I'm not feeling it.

The riflemen all have that same gun across the chest, legs in a squat pose which isn't exactly aiming, not exactly on guard, not moving, not really anything.

I'd recommend looking at some other metal trooper lines (the 2nd edition IG come to mind, long with Necromunda) where some guns are at 45 degree angles, others are pointed up. Some legs are running, some walking, others at attention.

On the plus side I really like the uniforms, besides the chaos stars they're very pulpy, with the ornate helmets (with fins!) those guys could be working for Ming the Merciless!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/21 11:06:31


Post by: Evil & Chaos


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Cool to see Vanguard dipping into 28mm METAL, but I'm not feeling it.

The riflemen all have that same gun across the chest

I sculpted two different rifle arm poses, one aiming, one holding it lower (see attached pic).

That's supposed to give ten basic rifleman poses (5 body poses x 2 rifle arm poses), plus more variety with 5 heads.

Maybe I just took rubbish pictures that don't show the variety of the figures properly.

legs in a squat pose which isn't exactly aiming, not exactly on guard, not moving, not really anything.

They all want a poop.

I'd recommend looking at some other metal trooper lines (the 2nd edition IG come to mind, long with Necromunda) where some guns are at 45 degree angles, others are pointed up. Some legs are running, some walking, others at attention.

More rifle arm poses are certainly a possibility, if these sell it'd be easy for me to sculpt more rifle arm poses.

On the plus side I really like the uniforms, besides the chaos stars they're very pulpy, with the ornate helmets (with fins!) those guys could be working for Ming the Merciless!

Thanks. :-)

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Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/21 11:14:55


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Geeze hate it when the sculptor actually responds to my critique of the sculpting

One other recommendation, since I think a lot of folks will want to use these in games by another company, which has a workshop, it might be good to put out one with separate arms where it's easy to swap in arms with the rifle or melee weapons of the modeler's choice. Makes life easier for all of us!



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/21 11:24:13


Post by: Evil & Chaos


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Geeze hate it when the sculptor actually responds to my critique of the sculpting

I really appreciate the feedback - I normally sculpt in 6 or 15mm.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/21 12:02:02


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Just to illustrate what I was talking about, here's the original metal Cadians from the 90s





One is firing across the chest Hollywood style but the others have weapons raised or lowered, one is trotting, one reloading, one is even aiming his weapon real-world style. That's the sort of diversity of poses you really can't get with multipart plastics but can get with metal.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/21 16:49:39


Post by: Mr Morden


Evil & Chaos wrote:
 Mr Morden wrote:
Ah they are quite nice but hoping for Sisters!

Wot, 28mm ones??


Indeed as I have a lot of their epic scale ones


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/21 19:30:21


Post by: Malika2


 Mr Morden wrote:
Evil & Chaos wrote:
 Mr Morden wrote:
Ah they are quite nice but hoping for Sisters!

Wot, 28mm ones??


Indeed as I have a lot of their epic scale ones

You should have a chat with Don from Onslaught Miniatures.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/23 09:33:15


Post by: Evil & Chaos


Yup, I didn't sculpt the power armoured women from Onslaught. Not my fault guv'nor.
:-)


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/24 10:17:30


Post by: Evil & Chaos


This is some sort of annoying preview where the image has been irritatingly distorted, I guess.

[Thumb - d10.jpg]


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/24 11:55:06


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


If someone could model or point it to look like that in real life it would awesome!

Predator with holo field!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/24 12:01:41


Post by: Evil & Chaos


heh. I could apply a distortion to a mesh to achieve that kind of look, but it would probably only work when looked at from a specific fixed angle - once you moved to the side, it would look all spikey instead of digitally distorted, I think...


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/03/27 13:19:07


Post by: Evil & Chaos


I've been asked to share an unpainted picture of the 5 different heads.

No. I won't do it. Never.

[Thumb - heads.jpg]


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/03 18:36:02


Post by: Malika2


New casts are in...

Novan Elites Battlemaster



Novan Regulars artillery tank:



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/03 20:02:57


Post by: Pacific


Like the artillery piece, the arm for loading the shells is pretty cool.



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/04 16:38:22


Post by: Malika2


Thanks! Very curious to see if these will catch on.

In the meantime, another joint effort by Vanguard Miniatures and Troublemaker Games is coming out soon:



Handy for those who don't want to use round bases for their 6mm miniatures of space ship game scaled ordnance models.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/04 16:42:08


Post by: AegisGrimm


That's awesome!

Too bad there's not enough of a market for 6mm gaming for GW to bother with Epic...... Obviously no one plays it anymore.

Great to see all the companies keeping a sweet game alive.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/05 03:59:42


Post by: MLaw


Evil & Chaos wrote:
heh. I could apply a distortion to a mesh to achieve that kind of look, but it would probably only work when looked at from a specific fixed angle - once you moved to the side, it would look all spikey instead of digitally distorted, I think...


If you keep the axis local to the section of geometry you're affecting, it should work out alright. I've seen ghosts that have a similar effect.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/05 06:23:32


Post by: Pacific


Have those bases been carried by someone else previously?

Sure they seem familiar.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/05 08:46:01


Post by: Evil & Chaos


 Pacific wrote:
Have those bases been carried by someone else previously?

Sure they seem familiar.


It is a brand new mould, with a unique height to the bases, and unique hole placement.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/05 16:27:24


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Evil & Chaos wrote:
 Pacific wrote:
Have those bases been carried by someone else previously?

Sure they seem familiar.


It is a brand new mould, with a unique height to the bases, and unique hole placement.


Interesting... did someone really try to claim copyright on a rectangular base with 5 holes? that would be abusive, but probably costly to litigate.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/06 09:28:18


Post by: Evil & Chaos


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Evil & Chaos wrote:
 Pacific wrote:
Have those bases been carried by someone else previously?

Sure they seem familiar.


It is a brand new mould, with a unique height to the bases, and unique hole placement.


Interesting... did someone really try to claim copyright on a rectangular base with 5 holes? that would be abusive, but probably costly to litigate.

Not as far as I know.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/06 14:55:22


Post by: str00dles1


Few questions, as a first time buyer of Vanguard and interested in the new bases.

Whats the bases to cost for a pack? Recently lots of people have been selling the amazing rectangle bases again and I do need more for my epics.

Also about how long after a order is placed does it take to get to the states? Anyone know?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/06 17:19:00


Post by: Malika2


str00dles1 wrote:
Few questions, as a first time buyer of Vanguard and interested in the new bases.

Whats the bases to cost for a pack? Recently lots of people have been selling the amazing rectangle bases again and I do need more for my epics.

Also about how long after a order is placed does it take to get to the states? Anyone know?


Cost of the bases: plan is that they'll cost the same as the round bases, so £4.50 for 50 of them.

Shipping to the US: that all depends on US customs. I guess it takes a few weeks? Not sure though.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/07 07:11:34


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Any word on when some of the gothic ships I've seen will be hitting the store. I've got an itch you see...


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/07 16:26:52


Post by: Malika2


The Frigate I've designed will be out soon. Depending on the sales of that one the Destroyers and station will come out.


Frigate (bottom), station (middle), Destroyer (top).


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/08 12:35:28


Post by: Malika2


The first batch of variants of the Centurion Battle Tank have been cast:




Sniper tank:


Siege tank:


Autocannon tank:


Plasma cannon tank:


Laser cannon tank:




Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/09 11:14:37


Post by: Malika2


Look what just came out:

Novan Elites Battlemaster Command Tank:
The Battlemaster is a front line C4i (command, control, communications, computer and intelligence) vehicle for novan elite forces.

The design is basically a stretched mauler assault transport chassis and shares many components with that vehicle, the increased internal space allows for a full battlefield command and control suite to be installed giving up to the minute intelligence and situational awarness to the battlegroup commander via the highly sophisticated sensor dome mounted on the upper hull and functions in a similar roll to the regular armies Dictum command vehicle.

The sensor module (with a more limited capacity) can also be mounted on the trojan APC but the smaller size of this vehicle does not allow for the full command package or holo tank to be installed.

Due to the increased internal space a transport variant of this vehicle has been developed for novan elite troops in heavy armour allowing up to 10 such troopers to be transported instead of the mauler’s 5 man capacity with this armour type. With the sensor suite removed the vehicle also has the capacity to mount a scorpion tank turret for increased firepower. This however does reduce the transport capacity back to 5 men due to the turrets operating systems, crew and ammunition.

Dimensions are: hull length 42mm, hull width 25mm, hull height 9mm not including sponson mounts or sensor dome.


Single model (£7.50): http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-battlemaster-command-tank-x1/

Two-pack (£14.00): http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-battlemaster-command-tank-x-2/






And yes, it's compatible with existing turrets/sponsons:




Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/09 11:31:39


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Never even saw that station, looks great.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/10 00:31:59


Post by: schoon


 Malika2 wrote:
Coming soon...


Very Shiney! Can't wait.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/10 07:00:25


Post by: Pacific


Have to say a lot of these releases look awesome. Those Skinners in particular, can see those being popular for a horde or two.

Keep up the good work!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/10 14:41:17


Post by: str00dles1


Any chance of larger kinda discounted packs for the non-land raiders?

I ask just cause in Epic, you get 4 to a squad, and I know you got your bundle section.

Also I got my non-nemesis dreadknights and they were amazing. Great to paint and see in person. Quickly added to my Grey knight army


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/10 17:35:59


Post by: Malika2


I've forwarded your request regarding the Mauler tank to John.

In the meantime, Vanguard is current stocking Wasteland Game Studio's amazing 6mm terrain: http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/product-category/terrain/wasteland-game-studio/

And also, some new prints have just arrived:







Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/11 04:12:46


Post by: str00dles1


Are the tanks larger then the mauler?



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/11 05:27:19


Post by: Malika2


Yes, they are basically super heavy tanks.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/11 13:19:25


Post by: str00dles1


Very excited to see them in scale to other tanks/infantry. Will be nice with a good source of not Glaive/Fellblades!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/14 16:07:31


Post by: Malika2


Artillery units out!

Novan Regulars Bombadier SPM:



Self propelled version of the common novan bombadier heavy mortar mounted on a modified warrior hull.

Contains 3 x bombadier SPM’s, artillery crew not included.

Model dimensions are: length 35mm, width 22mm, height 10mm not including weapons or crane.

£11.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-bombadier-spm/

Novan Regulars Archer SPA:



Self propelled version of the common novan archer heavy artillery gun mounted on a modified warrior hull.

Contains 3 x archer SPA’s, artillery crew not included.

Model dimensions are: length 35mm, width 22mm, height 10mm not including weapons or crane.

£11.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-archer-spa/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/14 17:04:28


Post by: FabricatorGeneralMike


God I love metal models!!! \m/

This is a VERY nice and unique line, it has just the right amount of visual cues while not invoking the wrath of ' litigation for the litigation god"!!!


I approve now if I could just talk my best friend into playing epic again and not 30k.... hummmm 30k origionally started out in as Space Marine and Adeptus Titanticus.... I think I got some 'logical' conclusions for him to hear.....


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/14 17:16:16


Post by: Malika2


How about 6mm scaled 30k?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/14 17:43:55


Post by: FabricatorGeneralMike


 Malika2 wrote:
How about 6mm scaled 30k?


That was going to be the final argument and the 'logical conclusion'


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/15 09:16:24


Post by: Malika2


str00dles1 wrote:
Are the tanks larger then the mauler?



By the way, to give you an idea of scale:

Top row (left to right): Anti-Tank Skimmer, Sniper Tank Hunter, Mauler Assault Transport, Battlemaster Command Tank, upcoming super heavy tank, Stormer Siege Breaker, Breacher Siege Harness
Bottom row (left to right): Lightning Skimmer, Trojan APC, Support Tank, upcoming Siege Tank, Scorpion Tank (type A), Guardian Main Battle Tank, Gladiator

Battlemaster next to a Land Raider:


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/16 08:15:17


Post by: Malika2


More new releases today!

Plastic Strip Bases 40mm x 12mm (50)
£4.50 for 50 bases


Plastic strip bases with five recesses for infantry figures.

Pack contains 50 x bases with random recess configuration.

Dimensions are: 40mm long, 12mm depth, 1.6mm thick.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/plastic-strip-bases-40mm-x-12mm-50/

Novan VTOL Buzzard Sky Crane Transport Mk1
£10.00 for two aircraft


The P-1218 Buzzard Sky crane transport VTOL Aircraft (Mk1) is yet another development of the Raptor aircraft program being a heavily modified Kestrel airframe designed to carry light vehicles into combat zones. Instead of a troop cabin it has four articulated hydraulic arms that clamp onto the cargo be it a light vehicle or supply pod which allows rapid deployment of the cargo and a quick exit of the drop zone for these lightly armed aircraft.

Most commonly escorted by Falcon gunships the Buzzard has proven a very versatile addition to novan air assault forces.

Length – 5cm, Wingspan – 4cm

This set contains 2 x Buzzard Sky Crane Transport Mk1 Aircraft, and 2 x plastic flying stands.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-vtol-buzzard-sky-crane-transport-mk1/

Novan Elites Heavy Armour Breacher Assault Weapons
£8.50 for 44 models


Tusculum Nova’s heavy armour elites have seen many equipment adaptions over the years with numerous weapons specifically designed to enhance their abilities in all combat situations.

These particular troops have been specifically armed for Breaching operations with various specialist equipment such as the forlorn hope blast shield and siesmic hammer combination, whilst other’s have enhanced combat gloves with shreader claw attachments. Some troops will carry grenade launcher pods and heavy flamethrowers are also used to clear a breach of enemy personnel.

Usually transported in the Stormer these elite forces have been the downfall of many an impregnable enemy fortress.

This pack contains 44 x novan heavy armour elites with breacher weapons.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-heavy-armour-breacher-assault-weapons/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/16 08:17:04


Post by: JonWebb


 Malika2 wrote:
More new releases today!

Plastic Strip Bases 40mm x 12mm (50)
£4.50 for 50 bases


Plastic strip bases with five recesses for infantry figures.

Pack contains 50 x bases with random recess configuration.

Dimensions are: 40mm long, 12mm depth, 1.6mm thick.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/plastic-strip-bases-40mm-x-12mm-50/


Heroes!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/04/30 23:53:44


Post by: Malika2


Various new releases:

28mm Tainted Novan Regulars Special Weapons set - £18.00


This set contains the following:

5 x Plasma gunners

5 x Microwave gunners

10 x plastic bases

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/28mm-tainted-novan-regulars-special-weapons-set/

28mm Tainted Novan Regulars Command Section - £20.00





This set contains the following:

2 x Officers

2 x Icon carriers

6 x troopers with various weapon options, 4 x rifles, 2 x microwave guns, 2 x plasma guns

10 x plastic bases

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/28mm-tainted-novan-regulars-command-section/


And of course the 6mm stuff:

Novan Regulars Centurion Tank Armour Hunter - £10.70

The centurion main battle tank is the most common tank used by novan regular forces in the field a rugged and heavily armoured design it has been built to be a reliable and easy to operate vehicle capable of going long periods of time between maintenance cycles making it the perfect machine to equip Tusculum Nova’s armoured divisions.

The design has seen many weapon fits over the years, this variant (Nestor configuration) is a dedication anti vehicle hunter armed with a duo laser cannon mount in the turret as well as the regular forward hull laser cannon. The optional sponsons in this case also sport laser cannons making for an exceptional multi target engagement platform.

Pack contains 3 x centurion armour hunter tanks with modelling options.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-centurion-tank-armour-hunter/

Novan Regulars Centurion Tank Light Vehicle Hunter - £10.70

The centurion main battle tank is the most common tank used by novan regular forces in the field a rugged and heavily armoured design it has been built to be a reliable and easy to operate vehicle capable of going long periods of time between maintenance cycles making it the perfect machine to equip Tusculum Nova’s armoured divisions.

The design has seen many weapon fits over the years this variant (Patroclus configuration) is a dedication anti light vehicle and infantry hunter armed with a duo auto cannon mount in the turret as well as the regular forward hull laser cannon. The optional sponsons usually house the common heavy machine guns for anti infantry duties.

Pack contains 3 x centurion light vehicle hunter tanks with modelling options.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-centurion-tank-light-vehicle-hunter/

Novan Regulars Centurion Tank Bunker Buster - £10.70

The centurion main battle tank is the most common tank used by novan regular forces in the field a rugged and heavily armoured design it has been built to be a reliable and easy to operate vehicle capable of going long periods of time between maintenance cycles making it the perfect machine to equip Tusculum Nova’s armoured divisions.

The design has seen many weapon fits over the years this variant (Ajax configuration) has a demolition mortar in the turret designed to smash defensive enemy bunkers at point blank range, backed up by a fixed forward hull mounted laser cannon. In addition the hull sides can be configured to mount sponson weapons the most common fit on this variant being microwave cannon.

Pack contains 3 x centurion bunker buster tanks with modelling options.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-centurion-tank-bunker-buster-2/

Novan Regulars Centurion Tank Heavy Infantry Hunter - £10.70

The centurion main battle tank is the most common tank used by novan regular forces in the field a rugged and heavily armoured design it has been built to be a reliable and easy to operate vehicle capable of going long periods of time between maintenance cycles making it the perfect machine to equip Tusculum Nova’s armoured divisions.

The design has seen many weapon fits over the years this variant (Paris configuration) mounts the fearsome plasmic cannon capable of breaching the type of heavy armour worn by novan elite forces this is a rare but extremely potent anti heavy infantry weapon system. The regular forward hull laser cannon is also present on this variant and the optional sponsons usually house the common heavy machine guns for conventional anti infantry duties.

Pack contains 3 x centurion heavy infantry hunter tanks with modelling options.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-centurion-tank-heavy-infantry-hunter/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/12 15:34:35


Post by: Malika2


New release!!! I'm kinda excited here, for years I've been working on designing ships and one of the reasons why I've joined up with Vanguard Miniatures was to have my ship designs put in production. Hopefully this will be the beginning of a whole bunch of ships being released!

Novan Elites Panthera Class Heavy Frigate x 2 - £7.00



The Panthera class Heavy Frigate is the workhorse of the Novan Elite fleets. Heavily armed and armoured, its various weapon configurations allow it to fulfil many different void combat roles.
No matter its broadside configuration, the Panthera’s basic armament includes two heavy twin linked dorsal mounted turrets and two pairs of prow torpedo tubes. Its broadsides allow for different types of weapon systems which can be changed whilst in dock due to it’s modular design.
Most commonly used are weapons batteries, more than capable of tearing huge chunks out of enemy vessels many times its own size. Another popular configuration for the Panthera is to fit it with launch bays, allowing the heavy frigate to carry several squadrons of Javelin fighters and Pilum bombers. In order to protect other ships of the fleet from waves of ordnance and enemy fighters the Panthera is sometimes also configured with broadside turret platforms capable of projecting a withering volume of defensive fire.


Panthera class heavy frigate x 2 with three broadside options each. Images show three vessels to demonstrate the broadside options.

Model is 52mm long, bases not included.


http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-panthera-class-heavy-frigate-x-2/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/12 21:33:22


Post by: AegisGrimm


Not bad as stand-ins for Dauntless light cruisers.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/13 03:57:31


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


So glad to finally see them! Off to Vanguard!

I suppose I should ask 'do I need more ships?'

But really the question should be 'do I not don't need no more ships?'

The answer is clear.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
And order placed...


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/13 13:47:09


Post by: Malika2


 AegisGrimm wrote:
Not bad as stand-ins for Dauntless light cruisers.

They are closer to the size of frigates rather than the light cruiser. A light cruiser is in the planning though...

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
So glad to finally see them! Off to Vanguard!

I suppose I should ask 'do I need more ships?'

But really the question should be 'do I not don't need no more ships?'

The answer is clear.

And order placed...

Thank you for the support! John has let me know that the Destroyers and ordnance will be next. This means I need to start making more ship designs.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/13 15:40:04


Post by: Barzam


So, at what point will these lovely vehicles be scaled up into 15mm?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/13 16:28:19


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 Malika2 wrote:

Thank you for the support! John has let me know that the Destroyers and ordnance will be next. This means I need to start making more ship designs.


I only there was someone looking to commission something, but what are the odds of that?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/13 22:19:19


Post by: Malika2


I know Ben is a bit loaded at the moment, hence the delay I think. The tricky thing is that im not that great (yet) at doing more organic shapes. :(


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/18 10:33:24


Post by: Malika2


The Gladiator walker kit will be updated:

I have had a walking pose created for the gladiator and mirrored it to gain two new poses. Also had the arm mounts lowered as I feel it creates a more pleasing aesthetic for the model.


Also, new prints:

Pilum class bombers:


More Centurion Battle Tank variants:


I've got two questions for you:
1) Would you like to see a 6mm version of the Pilum bomber?
2) What other Centurion variants would you like to see?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/20 18:44:24


Post by: Malika2


Winter Infantry 2.0 are out!

Novan Winter Infantry: £7.20 for 48


Armed in a similar manner to conventional Novan Rifle squads, the Winter Infantry are issued with heavy protective clothing and breathing apparatus intended for operations conducted in extremely cold environments, where exposed flesh or even eyeballs will freeze in minutes.

48 x Novan Winter Infantry

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-winter-infantry/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/21 09:15:03


Post by: Malika2


New casts are in!

Castings of the new elites vehicles are in i'm loving these. Challenger, Dominator, and Punisher super heavy tanks and also the Trojan Hammer and Hunter variants.







Automatically Appended Next Post:
Also, a little something for BFG fans: expect a big announcement in the coming days...


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/22 05:22:23


Post by: Barzam


I hate to say it, but you're going to need to scale some of those vehicles up to 15mm. That way, you can take all my money.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/22 21:18:47


Post by: Samsonov


Love those updated walking Gladiators. Will definitely pick up some of them. The new massive tanks are also really sweet.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/24 05:18:15


Post by: Malika2


Need some reinforcements for your Novan Elites?

Novan Elites Hammer and Hunter Tanks - £6.00


As Novan Elite forces grew to operate more independently from other elements of the Novan military, they were forced to develop vehicles and units normally assigned to the Novan Regulars. This means that the Novan Elites needed to develop their own siege tanks. A modification of the Trojan Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) hull was developed to match the Regulars’ Support Tank Hull. Like its Warrior IFV based brother, this variant of the Trojan has been armed with various weapon configurations – the two most popular being the Siege Cannon and the Heavy Laser Cannon.

The Trojan Hammer is a light siege tank, deployed to take out enemy bunkers and fortifications. Its Siege Cannon can easily turn armoured structures into rubble.

The Trojan Hunter’s role is that of a tank hunter. Its Heavy Laser Cannon has been designed to penetrate heavy armour and thick shielding, making the Trojan Hunter the perfect candidate to eliminate enemy tanks and even larger war engines.

Pack contains: 2 x hulls, 2 x siege cannon, 2 x laser cannon

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-hammer-and-hunter-tanks/



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/24 05:48:20


Post by: MLaw


I like those but that circular section on the top bothers me. Kinda wish you would cast some without that bit :/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/24 20:52:20


Post by: Malika2


Skinner reinforcements have arrived!

Skinnerz Infantry Set B - £7.00


The human gene-mutants known as Skinnerz were an early experiment in creating a genetically modified hardy breed of servile human workers during the initial colonisation of the fifty worlds. Increasing their muscle bulk and bone density had a cost however, as although their intellects remained within normal human range, increased charges of adrenaline lead to heightened aggression and reduced tolerance for following orders.

The first worlds were colonised successfully by the Novan peoples with the assistance of Skinnerz workers, but ultimately Novan hegemony was not to last, as a series of violent rebellions by Skinnerz led to the fall of Novan authority on three whole planets, as well as leaving some planets partially contested.

Incensed against normal humans due to their hundreds of years of slavery, Skinnerz rebellions gradually changed from actions aimed at the overthrow of their Novan overlords, to the destruction of all Novan peoples across the fifty worlds of Tusculum.

Within the realms of the Novan Kingdom, Skinnerz worker usage was phased out, redundant workers being exiled to rebel-held areas in exchange for (typically brief) peace treaties, or simply exterminated in massacres that have become memorialised as war cries amongst surviving Skinnerz.

With a history of bloody conflict and entrenched hatred, between Novans and Skinnerz the future seems one of inevitable warfare.

40 x Skinnerz Infantry, 16 x rifles, 16 x melee weapons, 4 x rocket launchers, 4 x heavy machine gun.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/skinnerz-infantry-set-b/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/25 07:11:08


Post by: Pacific


Very nice job on the new Skinnerz, that's a nice mixed range now for those.

Like the background stuff you are working on also!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/25 07:38:04


Post by: Malika2


I know most people will probably paint these little guys green, but I'd still love to see more painted in Skinnerz red:


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/26 06:40:14


Post by: Malika2


The new super heavy tanks are in!

Novan Elites Challenger Super Heavy Tank (x1) - £6.75

Dimensions: 45mm long, 26mm wide excluding sponsons, 17mm high to top of turret.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-challenger-super-heavy-tank-x1/

Or get three of them for £18: http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-super-heavy-tank-company/

Novan Elites Dominator Super Heavy Tank (x1) - £6.75

Dimensions: 45mm long, 26mm wide excluding sponsons, 17mm high to top of turret.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-dominator-super-heavy-tank-x1/

Or get three of them for £18: http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-dominator-super-heavy-tank-company/

Novan Elites Punisher Super Heavy Tank Destroyer (x1) - £6.75

Dimensions: 45mm long, 26mm wide excluding sponsons, 17mm high to top of turret.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-punisher-super-heavy-tank-destroyer-x1/

Or get three of them for £18: http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-punisher-super-heavy-tank-destroyer-company/




Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/05/27 06:48:29


Post by: Malika2


The Tainted are in!

Tainted Regular Infantry - £7.00


Pack contains 40 x tainted regular infantry.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/tainted-regular-infantry/

Tainted Regulars Specialists - £6.50

Pack contains 36 miniatures:

4 x officers

2 x political officers

2 x icon bearers

2 x riflemen

4 x prone snipers

2 x light quad mortars with 2 crew each

2 x heavy mortars with 2 crew each

2 x heavy auto cannon with light tractors and spotters

2 x auto cannon ammo trailers with light tractors

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/tainted-regulars-specialists/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/04 11:02:54


Post by: Malika2


New renders:

New turrets for your Novan Elite vehicles.




And some reinforcements for the Tainted...


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/06 13:10:27


Post by: Samsonov


The turrets look suitably brutal, suitably functional.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/17 05:47:14


Post by: Malika2


Some upcoming 15mm miniatures:

Novan Elites:



Skinnerz:


Entomorphs:



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/19 05:31:19


Post by: Malika2


Little teaser...


Currently at the printers is this 6mm scale wierd but wonderful tainted cybershadows big wheel tank.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/23 15:41:33


Post by: Malika2


New releases!

15mm Novan Elites Forefront Set (jump packs): £13.00


Novan Elites Forefront infantry set.

Set consists of:

16 x Forefront Elites with rotary blade swords & pistols

4 x Forefront Elites with flame throwers

4x Forefront Elite Sergeants

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-novan-elites-forefront-jump-packs/

15mm Novan Elites Heavy Armour Set: £13.00




Novan Elites Heavy Armour infantry set.

Set consists of:

8x Novan Elites in Heavy Armour

2x Novan Elites in Heavy Armour Sergeants

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-novan-elites-heavy-armour-set/

15mm Skinnerz Bikers Set: £13.00



Skinner Bikers set 10 x bikers.

Set consists of:

5x Skinner Biker body A

5x Skinner Biker body B

10x Skinner Biker sword arm

5x Skinner Biker head A

5x Skinner Biker head B

5x Skinner Biker head C

5x Skinner Biker head D

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-skinnerz-bikers-set/

15mm Entomorph Creepers Set: £11.00



Entomorph Creepers set.

Set consists of:

12 x Entomorph Creeper bodies (4 of each of the 3 sculpts)

12 x Entomorph Creeper legs (4 of each of the 3 sculpts)

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-entomorph-creepers-set/

15mm Entomorph Incisors Set: £13.00


Entomorph Incisors set.

Set consists of:

24 x Entomorph Incisors (4 of each of the 6 sculpts)

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-entomorph-incisors-set/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/27 21:05:04


Post by: Malika2


Here some more teasers of some upcoming stuff:

Lynx class Destroyers for the Novan Elites:



The Tainted are also getting some reinforcements:


And the Dread Wheel has been printed:



The Eloi are also getting some love:


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/29 22:37:16


Post by: Malika2


BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

News.

The small but beautiful range of gothic starships from the battlegroup helios range formerly available from our friends down south have been purchased by vanguard miniatures and will be in store very soon. The models will remain under the battlegroup helios label and all the other ships from vanguard will port over to this label as well and I hope to continue to expand both the hellian fleet and the other faction fleets over time.

I must thank Aaron and Zac for the opportunity to own these wonderful ships appreciated guys, and i'd like to wish them all the best in their future endeavours.


Statement from Aaron and Zac from Battlegroup Helios:
Hey folks,
As you've probably noticed it's been quiet around here lately. Both Zac and I have seen our lives get busier over the last year and it's left us with dramatically less time to devote to BGH. The result is the development of the Terrans have stalled and restocking has been intermittent. That's not really fair to all of you who've supported us and so we've decided that it was time for us to pass the BGH torch. For the past month we've been working with John at Vanguard and starting today, Battlegroup Helios will become part of the Vanguard Miniatures family. We trust you'll give him the same support you've give us. Check them out at http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/
Thanks and see you among the stars!
Aaron and Zac





Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/30 01:37:40


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Great news! Those are gorgeous ships!

Will they resin or metal going forward?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/30 05:18:15


Post by: Malika2


Plan for now is that the cruisers will stay in resin. As for the escorts: not sure yet.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/30 06:20:31


Post by: MLaw


I've been playing Dreadnought on PC and it has really got me excited about space battles again. These look like excellent candidates for a fleet!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/06/30 07:46:08


Post by: Mr Morden


Excellent, I have been waiting for a more local distributor for these ships


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/04 03:19:11


Post by: Samsonov


Good news on the Battlegroup Helios. Having them closer when it comes to orders is indeed pretty useful.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/06 19:36:47


Post by: Malika2


Back to 6mm! Time the Eloi got some lovin' as well!



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/06 19:58:23


Post by: MLaw


Sweet, hopefully the Eloi will get an APC version plus some walkers and gun emplacements soon! EDIT: Also, you guys have any plans to stock the newer Onslaught stuff?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/07 05:20:09


Post by: Malika2


Hi MLaw!

Thanks for the compliments! As for the APC, how about this? As for a gun emplacement, the Eloi Established do have a Light Cannon support platform. But I guess you mean some of the bigger stuff?

Regarding the Onslaught stuff, they will be restocked, can't give you an ETA though.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/09 08:53:09


Post by: Malika2


Sunday morning announcement!

Released today the Helian fleet from my new Battlegroup Helios range numbers are very limited so be quick if you are after any of these. Production on new castings have begun and I hope to see these by month's end cheers.
Oh and i've managed to drop the prices too.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/product-category/battlegroup-helios/


Helian Assault Frigate x 3 - £9.00

Helian Assault Frigates are used as attack squadrons paired with a Helian Firedrake. Assault Frigates can be identified by their massive cannon prows.

Contains three multi-part resin Helian Assault Frigates.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/helian-assault-frigate-x-3/

Helian Corvette x 3 - £7.00

Corvettes are the smallest ships fielded by the Helians. Alone these fast ships are used as fleet scouts though deployed in packs they are formidable.

Contains three multi-part resin Helian Escort Frigates.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/helian-corvette-x-3/

Helian Escort Frigate x 3 - £9.00

Helian Escort Frigates are used as transports for important diplomats and as quick reaction squadrons to screen larger Helian ships in combat.

Contains three multi-part resin Helian Escort Frigates.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/helian-escort-frigate-x-3/

Helian Dreadnought x 1 - £12.00


The Helian Dreadnoughts form the core of Battlegroup Helios. These massive ships project the might of the Helian people where ever they are deployed.

Contains one multi-part resin Helian Dreadnought.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/helian-dreadnought-x-1/

Helian Firedrake x 1 - £12.00

The Helian Firedrakes are specialized dreadnoughts used for fire support in Battlegroup Helios. Firedrakes are easily identified by their massive prow cannon.

Contains one multi-part resin Helian Firedrake.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/helian-firedrake-x-1/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/11 07:31:01


Post by: Pacific


Some fantastic looking space craft right there, can definitely see those being popular.

Whoever is doing the paint job for these is doing well with them I have to say, really shows off the level of detail.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/11 10:02:50


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Annnnnnd sold out.

But, per facebook, new casts are on the way


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/14 05:31:37


Post by: Malika2


 MLaw wrote:
Sweet, hopefully the Eloi will get an APC version plus some walkers and gun emplacements soon! EDIT: Also, you guys have any plans to stock the newer Onslaught stuff?


By the way, you should check the Vanguard site:
Onslaught's 6mm range

Onslaught's 15mm range


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/17 17:38:01


Post by: MLaw


 Malika2 wrote:
 MLaw wrote:
Sweet, hopefully the Eloi will get an APC version plus some walkers and gun emplacements soon! EDIT: Also, you guys have any plans to stock the newer Onslaught stuff?


By the way, you should check the Vanguard site:
Onslaught's 6mm range

Onslaught's 15mm range


I know they've got Onslaught stuff.. my point was that Onslaught has new releases that Vanguard does not yet carry.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/17 17:54:02


Post by: Malika2


 MLaw wrote:
 Malika2 wrote:
 MLaw wrote:
Sweet, hopefully the Eloi will get an APC version plus some walkers and gun emplacements soon! EDIT: Also, you guys have any plans to stock the newer Onslaught stuff?


By the way, you should check the Vanguard site:
Onslaught's 6mm range

Onslaught's 15mm range


I know they've got Onslaught stuff.. my point was that Onslaught has new releases that Vanguard does not yet carry.


Vanguard have added most of Onslaught's latest releases to their sites. Which one of Onslaught's latest releases are you missing?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/17 21:02:51


Post by: MLaw


 Malika2 wrote:
 MLaw wrote:
 Malika2 wrote:
 MLaw wrote:
Sweet, hopefully the Eloi will get an APC version plus some walkers and gun emplacements soon! EDIT: Also, you guys have any plans to stock the newer Onslaught stuff?


By the way, you should check the Vanguard site:
Onslaught's 6mm range

Onslaught's 15mm range


I know they've got Onslaught stuff.. my point was that Onslaught has new releases that Vanguard does not yet carry.


Vanguard have added most of Onslaught's latest releases to their sites. Which one of Onslaught's latest releases are you missing?


If you're not Vanguard then I don't understand why you're asking. It was directed to them, thanks.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/17 21:18:54


Post by: Malika2


You claim that Onslaught has new releases that Vanguard does not yet carry, all I do is ask you which releases you are referring to. I don't see what me not being the owner of Vanguard Miniatures has to do with this. Maybe I'm missing something here?

(It's not as if the owner of GW is keeping the 40k related rumour threads updated...)


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/17 21:51:44


Post by: vanguard mini's


Hi MLaw, i'm the owner of vanguard minis I have recently received my stock of all currently available to order onslaught minis. Granted there are more releases imminent which I will be ordering soon but it will be some time before they arrive here in the UK.

Malika2 is one of my designers as well as keeping news threads such as here updated for me across the net so he is quite capable of answering questions on my behalf. He's a great ambassador for the company so please consider him qualified to answer your questions or if necessary he will pass them on to me.

Unfortunately with also holding down a full time day job i've just not the time to run the company and update numerous forums as well Malika2 does this for me he's a good man and his efforts are really appreciated.

So anyway yes i'll be continuing to restock onslaught as and when new releases and funding permits.

Cheers John


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/18 01:36:30


Post by: MLaw


 vanguard mini's wrote:
Hi MLaw, i'm the owner of vanguard minis I have recently received my stock of all currently available to order onslaught minis. Granted there are more releases imminent which I will be ordering soon but it will be some time before they arrive here in the UK.

Malika2 is one of my designers as well as keeping news threads such as here updated for me across the net so he is quite capable of answering questions on my behalf. He's a great ambassador for the company so please consider him qualified to answer your questions or if necessary he will pass them on to me.

Unfortunately with also holding down a full time day job i've just not the time to run the company and update numerous forums as well Malika2 does this for me he's a good man and his efforts are really appreciated.

So anyway yes i'll be continuing to restock onslaught as and when new releases and funding permits.

Cheers John


Yeah.. there is no way for us to know that.. From my perspective it was some random person questioning the accuracy of my claims about you guys stocking Onslaught.. remember that there's tons of other users and threads here.. so this interaction isn't exactly in a vacuum.
Last time I looked I didn't see the newer not-Taurox that Onslaught had. Unless you added them in the last few days, I am pretty sure that's still accurate. I was also hopeful that you would stock their bits system but I would totally understand why you might not do that.
As Onslaught is a US based company, I would probably tend to order more from them directly but I am putting together a decent order from your store in the next few weeks and figured I would get some onslaught stuff at that point and maybe save on some shipping. I wouldn't be ordering any of their not-IG/AM stuff at that point as I am still working on Orks and Space Marines but I was trying to figure out who to order what from for planning purposes.

Again.. this forum is full of people that like to jump in front of comments that aren't related to them in any way and without knowing about Malika being associated that's what that seemed like from my side. Like your models though and hope to see more new 6mm releases in the future. Hopefully one day you guys will do a multipart building system along the lines of the sweet looking human/ork sprues you have.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/18 09:50:46


Post by: Evil & Chaos


Hopefully one day you guys will do a multipart building system along the lines of the sweet looking human/ork sprues you have.


Hello. I do a lot of sculpting for Vanguard. Rumble rumble rumble.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/19 15:44:28


Post by: Malika2


Aaaaaaaand, another update!

Troublemaker games wave 3 15mm figures are in store now. Also from TMG comes this classic back catalogue steampunk style tripod model. If interest is high we may well look at developing a steampunk range in the near future we already have some ideas for the direction we'd like to take with this.


15mm Entomorph Spitters Set: - £12.00



Entomorph Spitters set.

Set consists of:

20x Entomorph Spitters (5 of each sculpt)

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-entomorph-spitters-set/

15mm Novan Elites Character Set: - £7.00



Novan Elites Affray / Forefront multi part characters set.

Set consists of four characters with modelling options:

4 x Character Bodies
4 x Left Arms
5 x Right Arms
7 x Heads
1 x Forefront Jetpack

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-novan-elites-character-set/

15mm Novan Regulars Infantry Set: - £12.00




Novan Regulars Infantry Set.

Set consists of 22 infantry men:

12 x Riflemen
2 x Flame Thrower Troopers
2 x Missile Troopers
2 x Missile Loader Troopers
2 x Sergeants

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-novan-regulars-infantry-set/

Tripod set x 2 - £8.00


Multi part tripods with weapon options.

Set consists of:

2 x tripod hulls

6 x tripod legs

2 x black smoke dischargers

2 x heat rays

2 x manipulator arm

28mm scale tainted figure show for scale and is not included in this set.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/tripod-set-x-2/

And a little update regarding the Battlegroup Helios ships:
Just received these images from the caster ship production is in full swing but high summer temperatures are causing delays. None the less an initial batch is expected to ship to me late this week.







Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/07/19 15:50:18


Post by: Selym


Love the look of those Entomorphs - they'll be perfect as Carnifexes for my pseudo Tyranids army in 6mm


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/18 19:44:20


Post by: Malika2


Coming in a few days... (on August 21st to be exact)




Troublemaker Games are back at making some kick ass stuff. Once ready these will be stocked by Vanguard Miniatures.

More pics over here.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/18 19:59:33


Post by: MLaw


Spoiler:



Seriously.. is today all about draining my wallet?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/21 16:06:05


Post by: Evil & Chaos


Well, it's now live here: https://igg.me/at/smallscale-terrain



Vanguard will be handling retail once/if they're funded.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/22 06:53:21


Post by: Pacific


Ooh having trouble with that link

This one?

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/small-scale-armies-plastic-terrain-kits#/

Think these are brilliant! Short time until release as well, makes a nice change to many crowd funding campaigns.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/22 07:22:56


Post by: Evil & Chaos


 Pacific wrote:
Ooh having trouble with that link

This one?

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/small-scale-armies-plastic-terrain-kits#/

Think these are brilliant! Short time until release as well, makes a nice change to many crowd funding campaigns.


That's the one!

We've tested this factory already with the prototype Mixed Theme sprue, and turnaround was just 3 weeks. I'm very confident we can deliver in November, or before Christmas if something goes wrong.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/24 16:54:37


Post by: Malika2


Eloi Skybikes have arrived from the printer's:


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/29 16:17:51


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


Hmm... not sure there's a real need for Epic BUT SMALLER but nice to see new stuff coming.

Now where are my ships?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/29 16:41:27


Post by: Malika2


 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Hmm... not sure there's a real need for Epic BUT SMALLER but nice to see new stuff coming.

Now where are my ships?


Ben is still working on your commissioned ship right? My own 3d work is slightly delayed due to some personal matters getting in the way, but I will hopefully be doing a whole bunch of new ships and 3mm/6mm stuff soon.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/30 14:45:57


Post by: Samsonov


Very interesting. You could have some major games with this, hundreds of models and scores of warmachines. Any more news, an official announcement?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/30 17:35:03


Post by: Malika2


Well, Vanguard Miniatures did post something on their Facebook:

A personal project of mine that ended up becoming a whole new line due for release in about a month's time. Defeat in Detail in 3mm scale for playing truly epic battles during the many internal wars within the Novan Hegemony itself.

The Cybershadows will be joining the fray in the form of their mighty War Stalker battle groups either allied to support your House or your enemies or both.

Novan Regulars are already under development and will join in the conflict once their transport ships arrive.

Below are samples of all Novan Elite vehicles currently under production and a sneak peak at the prototype Dreadnought Stalker.





To give you a sense of scale:






Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/31 10:26:00


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


 Malika2 wrote:
 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Hmm... not sure there's a real need for Epic BUT SMALLER but nice to see new stuff coming.

Now where are my ships?


Ben is still working on your commissioned ship right? My own 3d work is slightly delayed due to some personal matters getting in the way, but I will hopefully be doing a whole bunch of new ships and 3mm/6mm stuff soon.


Oh I wasn't talking about my little commission

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/736225.page

I meant your ships and space station. I've been waiting to put in an order!



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/31 11:00:23


Post by: Malika2


My ships work has sadly enough been a bit delayed. Partly due to some family matters, on the other hand due to some of the 3mm work.

The submitted Destroyers, the Escort Carrier and Defence Monitor have been submitted and printed, as has the ordnance. The station still needs some work to make it mouldable.

The Lance Destroyer is ready for printing, the Lance Frigate still needs some work.



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/08/31 20:15:17


Post by: Samsonov


A lot of detail of such small models. Looking good. Any more idea of exactly when these will be available?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/03 19:14:01


Post by: porkuslime


Can you put that next to a, say... round 25mm base to give us some sense of how frustratingly small they are?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/04 11:16:01


Post by: Samsonov


A picture from the tactical command forum



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/13 13:33:17


Post by: infinite_array


So this is apparently going to be a quick-play version of rules that will be released for free with the 3mm miniatures and will eventually be expanded upon.

Is this basically 3mm not-Horus Heresy? Cause I'm in if it is.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/13 17:56:37


Post by: Malika2


At the moment it's a 3mm internal conflict amongst different Novan Elites subfactions and Cybershadow mercenary Stalker engines on all sides. The Novan Regulars will eventually be introduced as well.

Many people have used the 6mm Novan Elites models as standins for Epic Space Marine stuff so I can imagine people might try to use this as a means of doing 3mm Horus Heresy.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/16 11:02:35


Post by: Malika2


Not so much a rumour, but just sharing some 'fan art' by the talented Mathieu Moyen:



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/16 18:22:11


Post by: Samsonov


Some striking colour schemes (I really like the Superbus!). It is nice to see a background is being developed rather than just a set of rules.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/19 15:08:59


Post by: Malika2


Skinner reinforcements just arrived from the printer's:

Skinnerz drop troopers prints are in and i'm really pleased with them. Before anyone asks on an ETA I can give you no solid date as of yet, when I can afford it really.








Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/19 15:44:27


Post by: warboss


Lots of details for such tiny figs!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/22 21:15:37


Post by: Malika2


Friday Night Update!

First of all some 3mm stuff:



And then there's this upcoming space ship model:



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/24 12:56:56


Post by: Malika2


Not only the Novan Elites will be done in 3mm, the Novan Regulars are also on their way...




Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/25 02:06:43


Post by: Jehan-reznor


That ship will be mine! Muwahahaha!!!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/25 08:09:55


Post by: Samsonov


Looks like the 3mm range will be huge, loads of different turrets, loads of options for customization. Looking forward to it.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/26 20:42:08


Post by: Malika2


A little update from Troublemaker Games:
In some non-Crowdfunder related news ( https://igg.me/at/smallscale-terrain - pledge early, pledge often!), we're pleased to announce that Troublemaker Games will soon be releasing plastic "flying stands" for wargaming, through our retail trading partner Vanguard Miniatures.

The bases :

- have a 32mm diameter.
- have 90 degree angle markers embossed on them, which may prove useful for some gaming usages.
- have a 1mm lip on the underside, so that they won't slide around the table like completely flat bases do.
- make their owner 3mm taller (if the owner stands on top of one).

We have the ability to make the bases in clear plastic, or coloured plastic (grey, black, green, blue, white, etc).

Which would YOU prefer?

Miniature shown atop the base is a Vanguard Miniatures "Novan Heavy Frigate".






Oh, and a little teaser from Vanguard Miniatures' Facebook page:
A teaser of a new 6mm model that will most likely appear in the up coming funder campaign.



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/09/27 07:03:00


Post by: Pacific


Absolutely stunned at the level of detail you can fit into a 3mm mini.

I had some of the micro-scale armour miniatures from years ago (little Tiger tanks, PzIV's and the like) but these look like something else entirely.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/06 21:45:19


Post by: Malika2


New casts in!

First up, space ship scaled stuff:

Javelin Fighters:

Get the 6mm version over here.

Sagaris Bombers: (regular and torpedo bombers)



Boarding pods: (opened and closed)


Mines:


Various torpedoes:




And then there's of course the 6mm stuff:

Eloi Jetbikes:



Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/07 08:52:50


Post by: Pacific


Very nice work!

Love those Javelin fighters


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/07 17:39:28


Post by: Samsonov


Those boarding pods and mines could almost pass as biological ships, i.e. tyranids. Nice stuff.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/08 10:57:06


Post by: Malika2


Or maybe even for 15mm and 28mm gaming, grav-mines, drones, etc. Could be cool for stuff like the Orks, Adeptus Mechanicus, and so on.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/10 19:36:07


Post by: Malika2


Teasers for the upcoming 3mm game...

Fero Ascendancy Parade Colours


Duchy of Crescente (Loyalist) Parade Colours


Duchy of Crescente (Reformist) Parade Colours


Triumvirate of Aquilae Parade Colours


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/12 15:09:37


Post by: Samsonov


Very artistic. Looks like this will be a full scale project rather than just models. Any news on a release date?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/12 18:01:59


Post by: Pacific


The prospect of a massive battle, covered in 3mm miniatures,, boggles the mind. Possibly even more epic than epic!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/13 18:43:24


Post by: Malika2


Little announcement from Vanguard Miniatures:
With luck the 3mm elites should see release by monday if not sooner.


Some more teasers:







Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/16 05:48:22


Post by: Malika2


It has begun!

Vanguard Miniatures' 3mm range is officially out!

3mm Novan Elites Affray Infantry Century Mechanized (C1) £12.00


78 x Affray infantry

20 x Heavy support weapons infantry

9 x Specialists – 4 officers, 1 priest, 1 mystic, 1 century banner bearer, 1 medic, 1 engineer

10 x Trojan APC’s

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/3mm-novan-elites-affray-infantry-century-mechanized-c1/

3mm Novan Elites Affray Infantry Century on foot (C2) £12.00


78 x Affray infantry

20 x Heavy support weapons infantry

9 x specialists – 4 officers, 1 priest, 1 mystic, 1 century banner bearer, 1 medic, 1 engineer

6 x Drake heavy support tracks with operators – 3 quad laser cannon, 3 quad mortar

6 x Gladiator walkers

3 x Hammer bunker buster support tanks

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/3mm-novan-elites-affray-infantry-century-on-foot-c2/

3mm Novan Elites Armour Support (S3) £14.00


12 x Scorpion tanks (6 AP-6AT)

6 x Hunter tank destroyers

6 x Hailstorm self propelled multiple rocket launchers

1 x Anti-air rocket launcher turret (optional)

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/3mm-novan-elites-armour-support-s3/

3mm Novan Elites CHQ and Support Maniples (S1) £14.00


1 x Cohort HQ – 3 officers, 1 communications officer, 1 cohort standard bearer, 1 priest, 1 mystic

1 x battlemaster command tank

3 x medics

6 x forefront specialists – 4 officers, 1 priest, 1 mystic (jump packs)

40 x forefront assault troops (jump packs)

6 x heavy siege armour specialists – 3 officers, 1 banner bearer, 1 priest, 1 mystic

20 x heavy siege armour affray

2 x striker heavy assault transports

6 x scorpion tanks (3AP-3AT)

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/3mm-novan-elites-chq-and-support-maniples-s1/

3mm Novan Elites Tank Maniples (S4) £14.00


10 x Guardian tanks (enough for a full guardian century)

3 x Sniper tank destroyers

3 x Challenger super heavy tanks

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/3mm-novan-elites-tank-maniples-s4/

3mm Novan Elites Transport Pool (S2) £14.00


6 x Trojan APC’s

6 x Trojan upgrade turrets (3 twin machine guns, 3 twin laser cannon)

9 x Mauler assault transports

4 x Striker heavy assault transports

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/3mm-novan-elites-transport-pool-s2/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/16 08:44:02


Post by: schoon


Color me intrigued - I had no idea there was a rule set involved as well.

Honestly, I'd like to see what that looks like before I jump in on the (very nice looking) miniatures.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/16 09:14:16


Post by: Malika2


Expect the rules soon. Most likely in the coming days.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/16 09:22:12


Post by: dubovac


Detail you managed to put onto such small scale is bordering insane. This looks very interesting and reasonable price could be that extra push to buy it.
Overall great job and very very impressive.
Wish you all the best with this line.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/16 16:43:57


Post by: Samsonov


Excellent stuff. I can imagine fielding hordes of these for some huge games.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/16 17:31:05


Post by: Pacific


dubovac wrote:
Detail you managed to put onto such small scale is bordering insane. This looks very interesting and reasonable price could be that extra push to buy it.
Overall great job and very very impressive.
Wish you all the best with this line.


Definitely +1 to this!

The detail on the 6mm guys is just awesome, and these look very promising.

Hope not to post OT, but these are some 6mm guys I have painted up in pre-heresy World Eater colours (the rhinos are not Vanguard miniatures)




Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/16 17:34:48


Post by: Malika2


Those look awesome! Any plans on expanding this force?


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/16 21:06:35


Post by: Pacific


Thanks! Definitely mate, am making up a force of these alongside some of the Skinnerz

Love some of the range, especially things like these artillery crew (which are a great touch - and saves trying to convert at 6mm!)

Spoiler:


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/22 17:58:32


Post by: Malika2


Update on the 3mm front:
Dominion is now released in store as a free downloadable PDF.

Instructions on how to download are noted with the product description, follow the link below.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/dominion-quick-play-rulebook/

We are already working on an expansion supplement which will add additional elites forces as well as introducing the Cybershadows to the game with their Stalker contingents.

The Novan Regulars will be joining the fight as soon as we can get production rolling.


New 6mm release!

Eloi Sky Bikes
£8.00

The Eloi are masters of anti-gravity technology with the majority of their military vehicles employing it, the Sky bike is one of the smallest produced, a one person skimmer capable of very high speed utilised as a recon and light raider asset.

This set contains: 12 x Eloi sky bikes.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/eloi-sky-bikes/

And a teaser...


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/23 17:02:22


Post by: Pacific


Have just noticed that in with an order of 6mm things I got a free little sprue of 3mm Novan Elites.

Have to say the detail on the detail on them is astounding for that scale - will make sure I paint them up and post some pics.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/24 18:29:28


Post by: Samsonov


Sweet free rules. Free miniatures also sound pretty nice.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/28 05:35:42


Post by: Kid_Kyoto


On Facebook they're polling about resin ships (which they have trouble keeping in stock) vs metal

https://www.facebook.com/battlegroupHelios/

Cleaned up the cruiser print ready for moulding, i'm of two minds on this, getting models cast in resin in sufficient volume is proving problematic where as getting models cast in metal in volume is easy. So i'm thinking should I cast this one in metal instead.
Thoughts people please.

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Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/28 07:35:55


Post by: Pacific


Think the answer must be... METAL

Assuming that it won't then make it more expensive, more people able to buy it is better. It doesn't look like a complicated build, nothing load-bearing other than perhaps magnets for the flight base (which most would do anyway)

Think certainly it will be easy compared to some of the old battleships back in the day!


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/29 14:21:51


Post by: Samsonov


Never bought a spaceship in resin but metal was fine for me.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/10/29 17:52:26


Post by: Malika2


Ordnance models are out!!!

Arcus Class Breaching Pod - £4.00

Set of 10 Arcus class breaching pods.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/arcus-class-breaching-pod/

Novan Elites Javelin Fighter - £3.50

Set of 15 Novan Elites Javelin fighters.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/elites-javelin-fighter/

Orbital Mines - £4.00

Set of 10 orbital mines.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/orbital-mines/

Sagaris Class Bomber (missiles) - £4.00

Set of 10 Sagaris class bombers with missile payload.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/sagaris-class-bomber-missiles/

Sagaris Class Bomber (torpedoes) - £4.00

Set of 10 Sagaris class bombers with torpedo payload.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/sagaris-class-bomber-torpedoes/

Specialist Torpedoes Set A - £3.50

Set A, 12 special torpedoes consisting of the following:

Left to right in the picture.

4 x boarding torpedoes

4 x planetary bombardment torpedoes

4 x fast torpedoes

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/specialist-torpedoes-set-a/

Specialist Torpedoes Set B - £3.50

Set B, 12 special torpedoes consisting of the following:

From left to right in the picture.

3 x subatomic/microwave warhead torpedoes

3 x guided torpedoes

3 x seeking torpedoes

3 x vortex warhead torpedoes

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/specialist-torpedoes-set-b/

Standard Torpedoes - £3.50

Set of 12 standard torpedoes.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/standard-torpedoes/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/11/02 20:45:30


Post by: Malika2


New 15mm releases:

15mm Novan Regulars IFV - £7.00


1 x resin cast novan regulars infantry fighting vehicle.

Consists of the following parts:

1 x hull

1 x cannon turret

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-novan-regulars-ifv/

15mm Novan Regulars Tank - £7.00






1 x resin cast multi part novan regulars tank.

Consisting of the following parts:

1 x hull

1 x cannon turret

1 x hull laser cannon

2 x HMG sponsons

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/15mm-novan-regulars-tank/


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/11/07 15:33:39


Post by: Samsonov


Sweet. I think I need one of those 15mm tanks when it gets back in stock. Time to retire my 20mm WW2 conversions I think.

Also, there is a video on youtube of the 3mm stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1FuPGJT1GE Lots of nice closeups.


Vanguard Miniatures update thread - Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadows ships @ 2017/11/07 16:59:55


Post by: Malika2


Thanks for sharing that one!

Need some flight bases?

Plastic Flight Bases (10) - £3.50


(it's the middle one)

32mm diameter flight bases from Troublemaker Games.

Pack contains 10 x plastic flying stands.

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/plastic-flight-bases-10/

Aaaaaaaaaand...
For those interested to get more involved in Vanguard Miniatures' 3mm project, check out the Facebook group Dominion: The Wars for Tusculum Nova