Damn it, I've literally just started converting the Plain shield and he's bringing out a scythe? need to make another order
As far as rules go, no, they're alternate sculpts for existing weapons and you'll need to counts-as them (Lance or Buzzsaw as Reaper Chainsword, for example).
Wow man.. really impressive stuff. That Notbringer is a bit too symmetrical/static for my taste.. but everything else is really cool. The barrier thing is ingenious. I've not got a Knight just yet but I'll have this bookmarked for when I do.
I've had the very same idea about embedding wire into resin to make smashed up concrete pillars and the like (not to mention the dozens, or possibly, hundreds of photos I have taken of those things for reference) so it's very cool to see the idea isn't so mad after all, I like those a lot.
Some of us really, really, really, hate the idea of building a full resin one of these, so the idea of having one that's mostly plastic (and has a way cooler shield, IMO) is very appealing.
H.B.M.C. wrote: Some of us really, really, really, hate the idea of building a full resin one of these, so the idea of having one that's mostly plastic (and has a way cooler shield, IMO) is very appealing.
Yeah I totally get that. But the size difference between the two is quite large. Will count of how your group/Local TO's/ect feels about that will be a big factor.
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(They are cheaper then the base GW plastic knight to boot.)
Personally I just see these as cool variant weapon choices, and options for upgrading the basic knight paladin/errant you might of bought before the warden sprue came out. Witch is awesome. It's also a way to get your two Gatling Cannons for the Chaos Knights. I would personally love to get one of thows lance and Board Knights to run as a knight gallant
H.B.M.C. wrote: Or be like me and just don't care about the size difference.
Hey, in my 1st post I super conceded that some people/groups/TO's will be totally ok with the size difference. That's totally Valid, and I'm not going to tell you/your group/TO how to model. That's between you and your local community/play group.
I was just commenting that the size difference is enough that I could see people taking issue with running them as cerastus class knights, so I wouldn't just ASSUME everyone is going to be ok with that. Please don't take offence, but it would be comparable to running a Castraferrum Dreadnought with converted weapons as a Contemptor Dreadnought. "Close enough" for some people, to big a difference for others.
Like I mentioned, I would just run the Spear and Board knight as a counts-as knight gallant. Even if they aren't great rule wise, they are fun combat loons all the same.
This is pretty cool stuff but is there any intent on doing cosmetic stuff like alternate shoulder/knee/leg armor like Forge World did with the House Terryn upgrade kit?
Breotan wrote: This is pretty cool stuff but is there any intent on doing cosmetic stuff like alternate shoulder/knee/leg armor like Forge World did with the House Terryn upgrade kit?
Contact James Taro on etsy would probably be you best bet?
After a C&D letter from GW over the double headed eagle on the knight shield (no longer available) he's come up with alternatives that they don't have a problem with
Looks like GW are back to their old ways then. Personally I'd have filled in the open eye and straightened the toes and then told GW to partake of some private self-love, but I can understand why small businesses don't stand up to their bullying even if they'd be justified in doing so.
Yodhrin wrote: Looks like GW are back to their old ways then. Personally I'd have filled in the open eye and straightened the toes and then told GW to partake of some private self-love, but I can understand why small businesses don't stand up to their bullying even if they'd be justified in doing so.
Naa old GW would have screamed IP infringement about everything, this was very specific about one symbol (was it one of their 'wins' in the chapterhouse debacle?), they didn't even bitch about their kit being shown in his photos
Yodhrin wrote: Looks like GW are back to their old ways then. Personally I'd have filled in the open eye and straightened the toes and then told GW to partake of some private self-love, but I can understand why small businesses don't stand up to their bullying even if they'd be justified in doing so.
Naa old GW would have screamed IP infringement about everything, this was very specific about one symbol (was it one of their 'wins' in the chapterhouse debacle?), they didn't even bitch about their kit being shown in his photos
although it's still a shame
It wasn't even one of those "wins". It was a 1-2-1 copy of the Aquila down to the detail. GW weren't in the wrong for this one, for a change.
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A simple yet effective add on piece for the new dominus knight kit is my new knee joint. Most of you will know I make add ons and kits based on what I want on my own knights. While i adore the new kits the new 'biggest knight ever' does not cut it for me. Esp when we were deceived into believing it was much larger then the current knight. My simple knee joint add on adds a wonderful 10mm worth of height and provides so much more movement from the joint. I for one cannot wait to cast a pair of these and assemble my valiant. Thank you to @duncan_shadow_louca for the 3d prints
the upgrade set with the missile pod and gatling cannon looks perfect. I have Renegade, and it means I only have 1 gatling and one missile pod across two knights.
Has anyone tried these before, are they decent? is it easy enough to magnetise (as I imagine I need to be able to switch back to battle-cannon or the melta gun thing)
Looks a touch odd to have all that curved front and side knee joint armour sat below the knee joint, but I can appreciate the effort and that it will solve some folks gripes about the model.
Got my Multibarrel cannon, Banners, and Rocket pods yesterday! Very happy with this order, and it is much appreciated. I'm sure I'm going to need more Banners though, as I want to use them as house designations on my generic Knights.
Yay, got my bell ordered! And went for the gattling gun carapace mount. Taro bits make for good fill ins for the relic weapons- The buzz saw arm as ravager, the gattling gun carapace as the relic icarus. The bell though, is going on top of Hektor when it comes out, with some shapeways armor panels, to make it really fancy.
I've put an order in for the banner/missile pod/avenger gatling barrel. I'll take some pictures when it all comes (should be soon, it's been dispatched!).
Is the bell just aesthetic? Is there a weapon/attachment that it can represent?
ritualnet wrote: Is the bell just aesthetic? Is there a weapon/attachment that it can represent?
I think it's just aesthetic (but it might work for one of the relics, I'll have to check). There was a titan sized one in AT that contained the blood of the Emperor (IIRC).
Bought the heraldic shield for my incoming Lancer on Saturday, received it Monday morning and my word it's flawless, one tiny bubble was the only casting fault and the thing as as tall as a Rhino is long. Incredible work from this man.
BLAAAM! received the 3d prints of my Armiger heads today from @rennd_uk off their @formlabs printer.....these prints are outstanding. A little clean up and some extra detail then into mould these go! My armiger set will include 2 head options and 2 shield crests, the perfect addition to your #imperialknight
Okay that bell is perhaps the greatest thing I've seen in ages. Didn't know an Imperial Knight needed one till I saw it but now I thing I will have to buy one and see how it looks in the flesh. I wonder what weapons it would look best with?
When Titanicus comes out I hope he ports some of this stuff over and gives us some new bits for titans. A warlord with a massive shield would be incredible...
Commander Cain wrote: Okay that bell is perhaps the greatest thing I've seen in ages. Didn't know an Imperial Knight needed one till I saw it but now I thing I will have to buy one and see how it looks in the flesh. I wonder what weapons it would look best with?
When Titanicus comes out I hope he ports some of this stuff over and gives us some new bits for titans. A warlord with a massive shield would be incredible...
I'm putting it on Sir Hektor, since he can't take a carapace mount anyways. Got mine today. Looks pretty good, but bit of mold slip and someone soft detail. Still like it.
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Armiger heads are now in store, also have other stock back on the metaphysical shelves. Now that a large commission is drawing to an end I Hope to keep my store better stocked from now on. Also I plan plenty more making #etsyseller #etsystore #warhammer40k #killteam #titan #robot #knight #head #replacement #newrelease #imperialknight #questorimperialis
The foot plates and extra knee joints for the Dominus class suits of armour look brilliant. If I wasn't already neck deep in unpainted Knights I'd be more than tempted to pick both up and go mad on another Dominus.
I FINALLY HAVE SOME NEW ITEMS FOR YOU! In store now are two chain sets designed to customise the knight valiant. One set of 79 individual links perfect for 'fluid' chains. Another of 9 straight lengths, great for creating 'taut' chains.
Each set comes with a connector designed to fit directly into the barrel of the valiants harpoon.
Find them in store at www.etsy.com/shop/taromodelmaker
More items will be coming to the store soon! January has been a mix of sickness and LOTS of work. I aim to bring you lots in February.
I've made my first order with him a couple of days ago for a set of knees and extra foot armour when they became available again, next month is going to be all about converting the hell out of a Castellan.
I promised new stuff in Feb and that's what you will get! @rennd_uk are currently printing this lot and I cannot wait to get my hands on them! The gun arm has really stretched my CAD abilities and is about 4 months work, but dam I've learnt a LOT! Compatible all my alternate gun options and original components. Stubber and flames options as well as two new ammo drums. Fingers crossed all my calculations and measurements are spot on.
OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote: I don't know if he looks at Dakkadaka so he may not see your suggestions, so if you facebook I'd suggest posting them there too
Not so convinced on this one, but many seem to like it so
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One of my latest releases is the humble waist extender, designed to fit both dominus and original imperial knight kits. This adds 8mm to the height of the knight and when combined with the knees for the dominus you will tower over everything! Much like the original waist joint this add on still allows full movement of the joint. Extra height and dynamic poses for the win! Follow the link in my bio or search Taromodelmaker on etsy
I've got his knee kit and a waist extension from a different company on my Knight Valiant. They really do help separate it from the standard Knight by making them bigger. It gives them more presence, too.
While I've been getting the new fists ready for the store I've been dropping a few hours here and there on this little gem Ever since I bought my first knight kit I've dreamt of chainfists.....now I'm a few tweaks away from that being reality! I've already made a few changes since taking these renders.
Whilst we're on the subject of Knights, does anyone know if the regular Knight faces are interchangeable with the larger ones GW make (Valiant and Castellan)?
Definatly didn't nearly forget to post the next preview at least I've made this a good one! Armiger style combat arm and yes that is a lance!
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Taro Modelmaker . Great day cleaning up prints! Couple of touch ups here and there then its into silicone! . Hope to have these in store within the coming weeks now my Christmas installs are done I have a little more free time
Despite the insane run up to Christmas I have been hard working on updating the combat arm! First up a knight sized combat claw designed to fit into my new updated arm body.
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Yes there will also be an armiger sized version
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Imperial knight breach shields have always been hugely popular! One of the first products I created and still going strong
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Available now at taromodelmaker.com
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I'll soon be finishing my work on the armiger version of these along with a gauntlet arm to use with it.....so stay tuned!
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A kit item that I had been promising to do for ages! The armiger combat fists! This has to have been one of the most requested items to date. With all the demand I desperately wanted to get these right.......hopefully you are as excited about them as I am
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Similar is size to dreadnought fists and supplied with both left and right hands. As well as enough fingers for both, means i can see these finding their way onto loads of conversions
Automatically Appended Next Post: I think I need those when I scrape the money together
Turns out my knight sword is exactly the right size for the bandai space marine!
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Cannot wait to repaint this
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Sword available at www.taromodelmaker.com
While the new store is doing great I am still receiving a number of orders through the etsy store. The etsy store will continue to remain mostly so people don't think I've gone and quit making things. There are as many notices on the etsy store as I'm allowed that point to the new website. But it seems I still need to push awareness of the webstore!
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Taromodelmaker.com is the ONLY place where you can find my ENTIRE range and stock. Google searches esp in the US will point you to Etsy due to their marketing push but you will not find all my items there
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Please if you can spread the word I will be eternally grateful
appy Birthday to me! Why not celebrate with me and have 10% off in store at taromodelmaker.com
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In store now is a huge selection of new weapon options for armigers and knights. . I'll be posting more details of each set in the coming days but for now you can find these and more at taromodelmaker.com
leighing his way across the galaxy crossing people off his list.....you better watch out!
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I love it when a plan comes together! I wasn't 100% sure until I assembled everything on the base. Seeing Johann's terrified little face filled me with christmas glee.
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I hope Santa the Sleigher brings your plenty of Christmas cheer! Thank you all for an incredible year
All parts used in this model will be available in store at taromodelmaker.com when we reopen.....including Santa's head!
Hot dog I still check the store every few months for my biggest wish - Taro doing titanicus scale bits and weapons because seriously forge world is total garbage and I trust this one man more than the entirety of GW's spoiled idiot resin ruining step brother company.
axotl wrote: Hot dog I still check the store every few months for my biggest wish - Taro doing titanicus scale bits and weapons because seriously forge world is total garbage and I trust this one man more than the entirety of GW's spoiled idiot resin ruining step brother company.
I sent them an email a week or so back with that very question.
He has a new printer that he's calibrating for AT-scale results, and will be doing Titanicus stuff in the future!
Checkout has resumed in the store. Thank you all for waiting patiently. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break, I certainly did and thus far my family are all well.
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Joining the store once more is the knight gatling cannon. Along with the santa knight head. I had planned to release it before christmas but we all know how that went. So it will be available for now, grab it and lets start a festive legion.
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Find these and more at taromodelmaker.com
I've plenty more new releases coming soon, I'm certainly very excited about what's to come
A ton of new items (well 6) in store now! As well as the Tau railgun and missiles we also have new knight arm extenders and armiger shoulder mounted tilt shields.
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Look out for product insights in the coming days but right now you can find these and more at taromodelmaker.com
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Thanks to the huge amount of support and love you guys have shown me and my products over these past 5 years I am stoked to announce the start of a new chapter for Taro Modelmaker....
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As of 1st February I will be a registered company under the name Taro Modelmaking Limited! Rather than continuing to trade as a sole trader I plan on investing and growing so much more as a company. This past year especially has been amazing and shown me this really has legs and I have to run with it. But what does this mean for you?
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Well I will be closing the store for a week or more as of Monday 1st Feb in order to make the official transition to our new accountancy software easier. As well as updating all our tax codes and info. But other than the store being closed for up to a few weeks nothing much will change for you. You will still find us at taromodelmaker.com and all the same products at more will be there.
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For those of you asking when out of stock products will be back I will aim to have them in store when it reopens. These past few weeks have been admin heavy getting everything ready for the switch.
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Again thank you all for the amazing support you have shown. Trust me when I say I've got some awesome things lined up......some very very exciting things
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Projection - "Living in the moment has never been truly possible until now"
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Data streams fill her vision and envelope her senses, the euphoria of connection floods through her in a rush. Images, sounds and data fizz across her synapses making her skin tingle with the feeling of a feather touch. Goose flesh rises where cyber-ghosts pass by with a caress. It is only when she is deep in the infosphere that she feels truly alive
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Truly present... truly connected
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Pre-orders next weekend, more info dropping throughout the week
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Concept @taromodelmaker
Sculpting @eclecto_3d
Fluff @tabletop_ready
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Knowledge is of two kinds. Either we know a subject ourselves, or know where to find the information upon it. I intend to erase that distinction.
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The hum of cogitation is an ancient mantra. The whirring of quasi-neural uplinks a soft Psalm to knowledge. Terrabytes of information are parsed in nano-seconds by the savant-matrices embedded deep in his cortex. Knowledge flows through the enhanced canyons of his mind like water through a mountain pass, embedding itself deeply in crystaline memory coils. Taking his cue from the philosophers of ancient Earth, he ponders.
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In time his meditations will be complete...Soon he will know everything.
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Pre-orders next weekend, more info dropping throughout the week
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Knowledge & projection - 1/10 scale busts standing 90mm tall on their plinths. Rendered in stunning detail and cast in high quality resin with clear resin component.
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15 years ago I started on my path as an industry professional Modelmaker, working within toy and product design alongside amongst the best in the business. Sculptors who had literally created the toys of my childhood. Over my time there I came to realise I could shape this industry as I desired.
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Today I feel privileged to be able to bring the talents of Phil Hosking into our community. His ability to render the human form has shone through in these pieces. Not only is he a talented sculptor but an incredible illustrator to, producing beautiful art cards to accompany these.
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These designs were created with the intention to test myself in the production of a mixed media piece and hopefully be the first of many pieces to flesh out my range.
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Sculpting @eclecto_3d
Illustrations @eclecto2d
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Preorders this weekend on taromodelmaker.com , full turn around and more dropping throughout the week
All new Armiger and Imperial knight shields, armiger hand weapons and knight pintle mounted volkite. These have been a request that has cropped up time and time again and I'm excited to finally realise them.
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Find them all in store now at taromodelmaker.com
I've decided to trial some digital content on the store! After many requests for rescaled railguns it made sense to offer the digital STLs for purchase.
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Supplied without broadside shouldermount but perfectly suited for use in conversions and home projects.
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Find them now at taromodelmaker.com
I initially started designing these rocket variants for the dominus some time ago, and it seemed ideal digital content. . Which of the 3 is your favourite? These will be available in store soon. . Find our full range at taromodelmaker.com
I like the big single rocket per point. Makes me think of Warmachine using the Mother-in-law (or whatever he called it rocket) because when I fire it I know I’d fail my damage roll
Decided to pop a few (8 sets) of the new devotion bell into the store while I make some amends. So don't worry of you miss out there is a slightly updated design coming soon with a removable top dome. Not only does it aid printing but I can integrate a peg hole to allow add ons from existing kits.
Find these limited number of bells in store now at taromodelmaker.com
I suppose you definitely don't want an uneven surface, dunno why it would be hollow though, maybe something to do with the mold? (I was thinking whoever built it might have flipped it for a flat surface, which would have been a good idea, but seems that's the way it's designed)
they are where the track pads on the rest of the run would sit, if they were there an un-based model would look as if it was floating just above the table
although why they've chose to have hollows rather than making that bit flat who knows (are the tracks based on asset reuse of a 3d scan of a resin original where the pads had to be manually added?)
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