Hey Madrobot was wondering if you have ever thought about doing some different torsos such heavy winter coats like the newer russian uniforms as well as doing a russian MVD helmets and also what about the us army patrol cap and us navy sailor caps. I just thought that they could be a good addition as well as something new to winterish unit types instead of just the usual trenchcoat.
I like the helmet cover. I bought a few heads a while back and they were great. The colonial defense helmets in particular are excellent, and I think the other pack I bought was some sort of wounded or vet pack. Other than one head having sort of light details (and it may have been I just didn't thin my paints enough) I was very happy and would absolutely buy more.
These helmets look like they would mix in well with others, since the cover would hide details that other helmets may have. I'm looking forward to seeing more previews!.
From what Steve has told us before, the renders have to have exaggerated proportions or the details suffer when it's actually 3d printed. I think it looks fine, and I've used a number of the head kits on space marine scouts and INQ28 models.
That's awesome! So glad to see the bare arms I was asking about and the Nam era flak jacket is something else I've been dying to see.
On the arms, any chance of a few different carry poses? I know that makes things more complicated but it would push this past awesome into flying rodent gak mental territory..
These look great. They also seem to forget the exaggeration looking at blown up renders can induce.
While I love being as contrary as the next guy, this is more honest feedback than a knee-jerk reaction for or against.
It may be a case of what looks good in 28mm needs to exaggerated, but going on the one bit of visual information I have on it, I think it looks weird.
Compared to another man-dollie (though in a less 28mm and less heroic proportions) I still think the vest is too high, reaching halways up his head, rather than just reaching the chin/back of the head.
I guess it's a good thing this is DaNam instead of Vietnam then.. I like the taller collar personally. I say that now but will possibly regret when I can't fit a helmeted head into the slot. I am already making plans to use the vest for other things as well that require a taller collar.. which I've been looking for..
Vain wrote: While I love being as contrary as the next guy, this is more honest feedback than a knee-jerk reaction for or against.
And that's how I took it, all feedback is good feedback
Another thing to realize about that particular render is that the camera was at a downwards angle of about 40°. I believe the actual collar will wind up being a little bit shorter than you think.
Thanks for your comments!
@MLaw: I won't be able to do anything about new poses for this upcoming set, but I'm always open to ideas for some new arm poses.
An extended arm with $5 bill in hand so we can build a DaNam troop tipping some ladies of leisure.
Hands for smoking troops cause who cares about lung cancer when you in DaNam? Hopefully to match helmets with a pack of lucky stripes tucked in a strap or rolled in a shirt sleeve. Could cut off the cigarettes to show troops swatting mosquitoes.
Bug spray somewhere on a belt or in hand.
A surf board.
Most of all a special character for a dude playing the part of a dude ,disguised as another dude:
If you could manage a bent arm that angles the gun towards the shoulder I would regard you as a higher lifeform. It strikes me as something that would fit this but be complicated because of different weapon profiles though.
EDIT Posting problem.. gimme a minute..
A hand cupped and down to hold a gun like so. a similar one bent at the elbow to hold the gun over the shoulder like the picture of RDJ's character in Paulson's post (if you do it right we could pose it holding the handle OR the front end of the rifle/gun/whatever. Maybe another that is down with a sling on it.. but no gun, just the mounting ring.. and we can attach whichever gun we like on it..
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Hope that wasn't confusing..
EDIT: Oh.. non-gun ones.. maybe a radioman, or a hand holding a generic device that could be a detonator or radio depending on the positioning... waving or signaling would be another great one.. punching arms would be great for so many reasons (and some of them are kinda hilarious), if you do a left arm bent at a 90* angle with the hand open but palm down, it could be used for propping a weapon, a medic holding down a patient, a radio operator holding a radio unit in position, a soldier on liberty holding a pleasure woman (from Paulson's post) in position, combined with a punching arm for a really good fight scene, a tank gunner leaning onto the cupola.. lotta value in the 90* arm with the hand open (palm down).
An extended arm with $5 bill in hand so we can build a DaNam troop tipping some ladies of leisure.
Hands for smoking troops cause who cares about lung cancer when you in DaNam? Hopefully to match helmets with a pack of lucky stripes tucked in a strap or rolled in a shirt sleeve. Could cut off the cigarettes to show troops swatting mosquitoes.
As goofy as these suggestions are, it would be totally awesome to see it happen. Hell, I might even consider buying some just to have dudes waving money around. I would like to add however, that there needs to be at least one arm with a bottle of booze.
Barzam wrote: there needs to be at least one arm with a bottle of booze.
Better yet, a blindfolded POW head with the bottle of booze/wiskey in the off hand and cocked revolver to the right temple for roulette. Yeah it's dark and sick but it's DaNam and there's established movie precedence.
On a serious note arms & hands with beer bottles do have appeal for all sorts of models as they could also be used for fantasy models by just performing a hand transplant. Who wouldn't want to convert drunken fantasy dwarves, or put them on pirates? Its damn hard to find Long Drong's Slayer Pirates or suitable conversion models nowdays and Empire militia just don't have enough of drunken rabble look without bottles.
mad robot wrote: Nope, proportions are fine, you may be getting fooled by the taller than normal neck on the flak vest These parts are proportioned the same as all the other parts we sell every day
Well, on the pic, the head is as tall as the torso, vest or not. But could be of course a systematical error of the pic program.
Hm...
The arms waving money and making various gestures.. maybe do those as a hand sprue and we can chop and glue as necessary? That way we can put them on whatever arms we want? Oh, the possibilities.. it also makes it a bit easier for Steve to manage it onto a sprue and market it..
I was just looking at the custom squad creator, and couldn't find some of the options. Specifically the "Marine Utility Heads HH10" don't seem to be available as a head option, and nor do the kneeling Greatcoat legs. I figured the legs were a numbers mismatch thing, but are the heads deliberately left out?
Chrysis wrote: I was just looking at the custom squad creator, and couldn't find some of the options. Specifically the "Marine Utility Heads HH10" don't seem to be available as a head option, and nor do the kneeling Greatcoat legs. I figured the legs were a numbers mismatch thing, but are the heads deliberately left out?
They were remastered and I forgot to add them back in. All fixed now, the kneeling legs as well.
Are you eventually going to carry the infantry weapons Paulson used to stock or just the 54mm robots parts?
As for the robot.. I'd be happy for some legs that happen to fit Crisis Suits but are also not short and dumpy like the GW ones.. can't stand those.. and, if you make them slotted at the knee for easy posing all the better
But don't let this distract you, we need DaNam with a "$5 me love you long time" special offer!!! and a "Too Boku" offer too!!!
Hey Steve, do you do your own Zbrush work? If so.. I have a few questions about using it for printing if you have time.. I can shoot a PM if you prefer
MLaw wrote: Hey Steve, do you do your own Zbrush work? If so.. I have a few questions about using it for printing if you have time.. I can shoot a PM if you prefer
Ok Steve I must say I'm very excited for danam! Are we going to see an animal mother or how bout a willem daffoe and Tom beringer haha and you can't leave out the are lee ermy drill instructors if anything I would love to see some D.I. Because one nobody else makes them and two how are these guys getting trained with no drill instructors lol well best of luck with everything I hope all works out according to plan Im excited to see more!
creepycreature wrote: Ok Steve I must say I'm very excited for danam! Are we going to see an animal mother or how bout a willem daffoe and Tom beringer haha and you can't leave out the are lee ermy drill instructors if anything I would love to see some D.I. Because one nobody else makes them and two how are these guys getting trained with no drill instructors lol well best of luck with everything I hope all works out according to plan Im excited to see more!
No I've actually seen those I just would love to have the drill instructors themselves lol but what meant was like full figures in different poses screaming at recruits like I went through haha good times
creepycreature wrote: No I've actually seen those I just would love to have the drill instructors themselves lol but what meant was like full figures in different poses screaming at recruits like I went through haha good times
Yes that would make a pretty good commissar stand in "What is your major malfunction, numbnuts? Didn't Mommy and Daddy show you enough attention when you were a child?" Are you quitting on me? Well, are you? Then quit, you slimy fething walrus-looking piece of gak! Get the feth off of my obstacle! Get the feth down off of my obstacle! NOW! MOVE IT! Or I'm going to rip your balls off, so you cannot contaminate the rest of the world! I will motivate you, Private Pyle, IF IT SHORT-DICKS EVERY CANNIBAL ON THE CONGO!"
I love that movie haha I have so much respect for R lee ermy because he did that whole boot camp phase solely on improve and what came to mind and from his personal experiences lol I agree personality pt 2 and more hair!we already maggots heads now we need the real marines to make the pukes into marines
Well I'm in no rush lolId rather them come out very well and thought out as with all your other cast you have some very beautiful cast and I love the attention to detail you have much respect because I don't have the skills that you posses for the work you do so hats off you! Lookin forward to anything you are working on or releasing
Do you have any plans to make Tau stuff? After doing some internet searching, there are a lot of conversions that put hands on Crisis suits, but they use pre-existing hands from other models (with 4 fingers, Tau only have 3 fingers)
Not to mention a desperate need for Human Auxiliaries for Tau armies.
If you need anything for Chaos, Space Marines or even 'Nids, there are plenty of options out there. Tau have only 2 3rd party bits for them.
The 54mm mecha line that he has is approximately the right size for crisis suits etc. The other stuff he is bringing from Paulson wouldn't look out of place on Tau infantry and their Auxiliaries. The classic thing that was in White Dwarf back in the day was just use a Fire Warrior torso on a Cadian set of legs and arms.. but you could literally do this with any of the Mad Robot stuff and slap some Tau bits on them.
As for the fingers thing.. Tau have 3 fingers.. but Crisis suits are robotic suits.. that extend. Humans have made robots with 2 fingers all the way up to 10 or whatever. Either way, fingers are usually just cut rod, and are not overly difficult.
I remember the good old days when people would actually convert stuff instead of relying on someone to make a kit for it. I can't say I haven't fallen into that myself but there is a point of ridiculousness.
As an FYI, there are already companies that produce alternate Tau heads.
I have seen them both ways.. helmets have sizes and if you see a helmet that's too large on a person, it's likely because they were reissued and all they had left were the gigantic ones.
Compared to another man-dollie (though in a less 28mm and less heroic proportions) I still think the vest is too high, reaching halways up his head, rather than just reaching the chin/back of the head.
MLaw wrote: I have seen them both ways.. helmets have sizes and if you see a helmet that's too large on a person, it's likely because they were reissued and all they had left were the gigantic ones.
These almost look like they are fallshirmjager helmets, Da'namian style.
mad robot wrote: What about a hose for the mask? Should I just put a filter there or build out a hose to the back of the head?
Here's a chance for people have some direct input
I would be ecstatic for a hose.. I have been ordering pewter hoses from Dragonforge and they are a giant pain in the ass to put on every single model, especially when I have to clip off filters or file down other things prior to drilling. There are already quite a few manufacturers of masks with filters, but to my knowledge, none like this with a hose. It'd be cool in pewter so it would be poseable but I'll take what I can get With the hose to the back of the head I would immediately order at least enough for 60 guys.
Splod wrote: Now that's cool. I'd prefer a hose, although I can appreciate how difficult that could be...
Also, i'll take a company.
And real combat goggles please! None of these round swimming things.
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Combat goggles come in all flavors.. including round.
If they aren't perfectly circular I won't be too worried as long as they're not gigantic.. but if they're squared off I'll likely pass as that would be the complete opposite of what I'm going for.
That may be so, but you and I both know what 95% of the market want to use these figs for.
Besides, I've been strapping on goggles for the last 7 years. I've never seen someone choose single eye goggles. I don't even know what you'd call them?
I really like the new W.I.P pic for the not steel legion. As that is what I will buy them for I would rather not have to remove a hose that goes round the head I would prefer just to snip a filter off and make a hose with the tentacle maker that goes to the front of the torso. As for the goggles I feel they should be retro pilot,ski goggles instead of round
Snrub wrote: Give them goggles and they will be perfect.
I'd buy enough for a full regiment.
This is exactly what I was going to type. Please make them round goggles though.. I'm going for Helghast.. not Steel Legion
There's a ton of options with goggles though from other companies.
You don't see many without them, it's a cool look. Given the quality of Mad Robot's stuff from the minis I've bought before, I hope he sticks with this look since I know he'll be able to do it justice and fill a niche that not many other companies fill. The only other company I can think of that makes gasmask heads without goggles would be Vic, but she doesn't make any with helmets, especially not ones like these. Plus he already makes several of the other bits you need to make a steel legion force now, so it's a natural choice for him. All he needs to make is the heads and maybe a couple of arms options and bam, he has a whole new range (he can use several of the Russian bits to make the rest of the model if you don't get where I'm going with that)
So I'm hoping the heads stay without goggles. It's a cool look you don't see very often, plus it gives a little bit of personality to the figures that just regular gasmasks wouldnt allow.
MLaw wrote: Please make them round goggles though.. I'm going for Helghast.. not Steel Legion
Oh no no no. No we don't.
Ok I'm getting on the warpath here. I'm taking no prisoners and sparing no brave defenders. I'm disregarding everyone else's thoughts and feelings from here on out.
WE need this. We being me, we being the Imperial Guard community as a whole. We being the whole freaking planet. There are already a fewHelghast style heads. There are currently no Steel Legion style heads that I'm aware of, barring Steel Legionaries themselves or making the heads yourself.
We need ski goggle style goggles not swimming goggle style.
We need these...
Not these...
Super cool...
Super loser...
Groovy...
Not groovy...
Do you see what I'm getting at here? Are you picking up what I'm putting down? Are you feeling me? DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORDS THAT ARE COMING OUTTA MY MOUTH?
However...!
I would be willing to accept these sort of swimming goggles.
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On the condition that you sculpt the little fishy as well.
Hoses would be far preferable to filters but I can understand that that would make them harder to sculpt/produce. However I just don't think filters would give the same feeling that hoses would. Still, you're the one making them, not me.
Awww yeeeah!
Awww naaaah!
Sorry, I'll stop flooding your thread with goggles now.
MrMoustaffa wrote:There's a ton of options with goggles though from other companies.
You don't see many without them, it's a cool look. Given the quality of Mad Robot's stuff from the minis I've bought before, I hope he sticks with this look since I know he'll be able to do it justice and fill a niche that not many other companies fill. The only other company I can think of that makes gasmask heads without goggles would be Vic, but she doesn't make any with helmets, especially not ones like these. Plus he already makes several of the other bits you need to make a steel legion force now, so it's a natural choice for him. All he needs to make is the heads and maybe a couple of arms options and bam, he has a whole new range (he can use several of the Russian bits to make the rest of the model if you don't get where I'm going with that)
So I'm hoping the heads stay without goggles. It's a cool look you don't see very often, plus it gives a little bit of personality to the figures that just regular gasmasks wouldnt allow.
Very good points Mous. But come on.... fallschirmjäger!
I'm still also hoping Vic knocks up some fallschirmjäger style heads. It'd be nice to have 2 companies doing them. Variety is the spice of life after all. (apparently)
Tube looks weird wrapping around the head, goggles look cool though. Where's the tube going after it wraps around the head though? I would think a respirator style unit with a hose would go straight down to a chest mounted rig, but honestly I don't know much about that kind of thing.
Also, I think goggles like these might be a cool thing to try. Same general principle but might fit the look of the helmet a bit better.
MrMoustaffa wrote: Tube looks weird wrapping around the head, goggles look cool though.
Agreed
Where's the tube going after it wraps around the head though?
Yeah what was the plan for the wrap around hose?
I would think a respirator style unit with a hose would go straight down to a chest mounted rig, but honestly I don't know much about that kind of thing.
I can rework the hose anyway you want. I did that in particular to demonstrate a point. However that Tube ends up going whether back or straight down, it's going to be fixed in a certain position.
Will that not present a bit of a modeling challenge for people if they want to move the head around?
Well, the helmet and hose are cool.. but the goggles are so far from the look I need that I couldn't use them :/
I'm not going to cry about it though.. there's literally no way you could please everyone and it just looks like in this case I lose out.
As for the guy who posted up a load of swim goggles.. that's pretty rude man. I could post up a bunch of Fallout, Riddick, and Killzone pictures to prove that either look is valid but that would be childish
mad robot wrote: What about a hose for the mask? Should I just put a filter there or build out a hose to the back of the head?
Here's a chance for people have some direct input
Well, if you're going the Fallschirmjaeger look, why not go the whole hog and give them the correct gas mask? The integrated filter solves the "where does the hose go?" issues as well, though you could always make some variants later on down the line.
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Making these also allows for some cross-compatability with historical WW2 figures (Warlord's range have separate heads) - which in turn opens up a new market for you and more options for both Sci-Fi and Historical gamers.
@Mad Robot honestly all you need to do is make a flexible resin tubing separate from the head connected to a rebreather how the steel legion and death korps for instance have or like in the IG command sqaud just make the hose separate and itll work fine I use zinge industries for my casted SL heads I use the rope that looks alot like gasmask tubing its flexible so very posable and easy to work with but idk how you work with resin so idk if that is possible for you or not but worth a shot or as youve presented in the concept mock ups they look fine and as ive said you can always try to make the hosing flexible just a suggestion haha lovely work man truly love all the heads you do and ill be picking more up too I am going to make up a diorama hopefully shortly once money comes my way again:p but im using the drill Sargent heads from the personality pack and the marine heads making up an imperial marine corp lol had to watch full metal jacket again and it just inspired me and was calling my name if I get this project done i'd love to show you and everyone else if you'd like keep up the great work man and cant wait for the roll call!
mad robot wrote:I can rework the hose anyway you want. I did that in particular to demonstrate a point. However that Tube ends up going whether back or straight down, it's going to be fixed in a certain position.
Will that not present a bit of a modeling challenge for people if they want to move the head around?
Just spitballing here, but what's the feasibility of getting the heads already attached to the torsos. That way you could have heads posed different ways with the hoses attached without having the hoses posing modelling problems. Somewhat like these guys, but more dynamic.
I know that poses a whole other set of issues.
MLaw wrote:Well, the helmet and hose are cool.. but the goggles are so far from the look I need that I couldn't use them :/
I'm not going to cry about it though.. there's literally no way you could please everyone and it just looks like in this case I lose out.
As for the guy who posted up a load of swim goggles.. that's pretty rude man. I could post up a bunch of Fallout, Riddick, and Killzone pictures to prove that either look is valid but that would be childish
Oh c'mon. I wasn't having a go at you. That post wasn't meant to be taken seriously. I had hoped over exaggerating things might have made that obvious.
Thanks for the good feedback. It would actually be a little bit easier to leave the heads attached to the torsos. It would give me the ability to do a lot more detail and add extra things like hoses and cabling.
@snrub - sorry, it read more as.. something else.. the internet has a way of destroying tone
There are a number of places already doing helmets with square lens and connected single lens. Yeah, there are a few doing separate round, separate rectangle too. Victoria even has the masks, goggles, helmet, etc.. all separated so you can put it together as you like... but aint nobody got time for that..
Secret Weapon already does a canister helm.. as do West Wind and a few other places. Puppetswar does a mask that's this type of helmet, separated lenses, but it's a little filter thing instead of a canister or hose. The masks in real life didn't always have a canister though.. sometimes there was a hose running to a pack. I think the problem is.. we're getting into territory of specificity. There are 5-7 people who are all looking for something that is "kinda like" the idea being tossed around. It sounds like most of us looking for this specific thing have seen Pig Iron and West Wind and all of the other places I mentioned.. and have held off because it was missing that specific element too.
For me.. I've been scouring the web to build a Helghast army.. which means I need that helmet with round lenses and a hose that wraps to the back of the helmet. For some others, they want what looks like dust goggles and a hose or canister, and yet another, wanting no lenses and I think a canister.
I think just collecting the specifics of what people are looking for.. determining what is already out there and what isn't will help a good deal.. but I don't know how Steve feels about name dropping all of these other manufacturers in his thread, but I also think he'd want to avoid making something that's already out there.
mad robot wrote: What about a hose for the mask? Should I just put a filter there or build out a hose to the back of the head?
Here's a chance for people have some direct input
Well, if you're going the Fallschirmjaeger look, why not go the whole hog and give them the correct gas mask? The integrated filter solves the "where does the hose go?" issues as well, though you could always make some variants later on down the line.
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Making these also allows for some cross-compatability with historical WW2 figures (Warlord's range have separate heads) - which in turn opens up a new market for you and more options for both Sci-Fi and Historical gamers.
why not both? Make some with thw hose, some with the filters. I also vote for round lenses on the goggles.
Nod. Filters with round lenses and Modern(ish) goggles with hoses. Win-Win!
Warlord already makes those heads though.
I get what some guys are wanting, I'm just trying to help point out that there's no real point for Mad Robot to do something if another company is already doing it. He needs something more unique (like the first render) to help make his product stand out.
Seeing the new render with the square goggles, I'm cool with those. I still say, do some with the hose, do some with the filter. Throw in a goggle up/goggles down for both types and we're good.
Warlord already makes those heads though.
I get what some guys are wanting, I'm just trying to help point out that there's no real point for Mad Robot to do something if another company is already doing it. He needs something more unique (like the first render) to help make his product stand out.
Completely different helmets, as you can see when compared to the one that Steve has shown.
Snrub wrote: Just spitballing here, but what's the feasibility of getting the heads already attached to the torsos. That way you could have heads posed different ways with the hoses attached without having the hoses posing modelling problems. Somewhat like these guys, but more dynamic.
I know that poses a whole other set of issues.
This looks like an ideal option for incorporating hoses. Your main danger is making them look too similar to the torsos of other companies' models. If that's considered "safe", then I say go for it.
Uh, yeah. You entirely missed my point, and rather deliberately so because you personally want the Steel Legion rip-offs and apparently don't think that both types can be made.
Would it still be "close enough" if he changed the helmet to a Stalhelm but added modern goggles and the hose? Thought not. So maybe don't be a dick about things?
Azazelx wrote: Uh, yeah. You entirely missed my point, and rather deliberately so because you personally want the Steel Legion rip-offs and apparently don't think that both types can be made.
Would it still be "close enough" if he changed the helmet to a Stalhelm but added modern goggles and the hose? Thought not. So maybe don't be a dick about things?
Wasn't trying to be a dick, didn't mean for the post to come across that way, just chill.
MLaw wrote: @snrub - sorry, it read more as.. something else.. the internet has a way of destroying tone
Nah mate, it's my bad. I wasn't really thinking when I wrote that. I got a bit excited by the prospect of getting decent not-Steel Legion heads and ended up going a wee bit gaga. I should have known better then to think that everyone would understand the "meaning" behind my somewhat loony post. Especially when it was as undecipherable as it was.
Reading back over it now, it does sound a little... vicious. For which I apologise.
I was going to suggest a couple of things that have all ready been mentioned, this way it could solve most of the problems (not the goggle issue though ) more posing aspects for the miniatures.
The torso and head attached eliminating the posing issues concerning the hose attachment, then a head sprue with a filter which would allow the converts out there to remove it and attach a hose if they wish.
This would allow options and an alternative look without to much upheaval, just thought
Will you consider a set of legs with a short coat tail to complete a certain styled look.
Whoa, you're a passionate bunch . Opinions need to be tempered with patience here folks. Let's try and stay on topic
I think the suggestion of connected torsos may be the way to go on these, with a head set available separately with just a filter attached for conversions. I do have plans for a full range of related parts, I don't know if I'll Roll Call them or just release them peacemeal.
As for the render I posted, everything is, more or less, a placeholder. I can change out and redesign most of the elements if needed, like the goggles. I will continue to work on these soon, right now I have a lot to do to get ready for the DaNamian Roll Call next week.
Thanks for offering up your opinions, we can return to this exchange in a few weeks
The last WIP had the goggles that I wanted do to me it looked great. Goggles up and down is also a great idea.If it has a filter instead of a hose np I can work round that,I in fact prefer a filter instead of a hose that wraps around the head just because it would be easier to convert.
All I ask is that if you do end up making a set with round goggles and a hose.. do a batch of "regular grunts" where they are all down.. THEN do a batch of assorted up and down, mask on mask off, whatever..
Maxmini has some Fallschirmjaeger-esque helmets and there are one or two that I want but he only offers it as a mixed bundle.. so I would have to order 30 sets of those..
I don't know how feasible it is to do both but I really hate it when I need a type of helmet but it's mixed in.
Anyway.. I actually logged in to post about the Danamian stuff Tropic Thunder has been playing on FX and it got me stoked on this .. I trust the Mad Robot will make them head to toe legit
lone dirty dog wrote: The torso and head attached eliminating the posing issues concerning the hose attachment, then a head sprue with a filter which would allow the converts out there to remove it and attach a hose if they wish.
I think this is probably the best way to go, plus makes both hose and filter camps happy.
Are the Danamians going to have an M-60 equivalent? It's not a proper 'nam line without at least one guy firing an M-60 one-handed. Hmm, I wonder if I'd be able to make a Danamian Reb Brown?
I'm not sure yet, these are still very much in the planning stage. I want to keep the iconic pouches down the side of the torso, apart from that I'm undecided.
Considering the pouches hang down below the waist line, it may even be worth producing single piece bodies, including legs. While this would reduce how modular the figures are, it would allow for greater detail and require less moulds across the range.
In that picture there the belt he is wearing is up above his belly button, well above his waist. To me, the pouches look like they end at his waist. So going by that picture the legs and torso/head could still be separate and you'd get to keep all the pouches without losing customisability.
Could still be done I think. Keep the legs separate from the head/torso (headso? tead?) then have some legs with pouches around waist level and some torsos with pouches. That way you could have men with heaps of pouches, some with a few on the chest or "hanging" from the belt, etc etc.
You could just produce a I small amount pouches that could be added to the top of the legs, this way they could be kept separate allowing other uses for the leg sections but still able to add the pouches for the complete look.
Azazelx wrote: Uh, yeah. You entirely missed my point, and rather deliberately so because you personally want the Steel Legion rip-offs and apparently don't think that both types can be made.
Would it still be "close enough" if he changed the helmet to a Stalhelm but added modern goggles and the hose? Thought not. So maybe don't be a dick about things?
Wasn't trying to be a dick, didn't mean for the post to come across that way, just chill.
And yes, I totally want some Steel Legion proxies
Well, as I said - make both! I'm more than happy for more Steel Legion - I've got a couple of squads myself - which I use as Mechanised infantry as opposed to footsloggers - and I totally welcome more/good proxies. But true Fallschirmjaeger heads can be used both on figures destined for 40k as well as go into proper WW2 games - which opens up a larger overall/secondary market for the heads.
On the torso discussion, I think I will just shorten the bandolier and have it end at the belt. Remember that these are not reproductions just using the German airborne as a design cue
As for the heads, I will try my best to release a separate set for those who want a more straight-forward WW2 look. I know DUST players tend to like some of our heads.
Glad they will be more of an inspiration than a guide.. There are several historical mini companies out there.. and WWII is hard to balance with Sci-Fi if you go too far.
Everything is looking good Steve! quick question for you: with these new Damian.... Sorry DaNamians coming out does this mean that the next personality head set coming out will be the one with the characters I spoke to you a while ago about? if it is I am going to drink those bad boys! :-)
nerdfest09 wrote: Everything is looking good Steve! quick question for you: with these new Damian.... Sorry DaNamians coming out does this mean that the next personality head set coming out will be the one with the characters I spoke to you a while ago about? if it is I am going to drink those bad boys! :-)
your accidental misnaming of them made me think about buying some and painting them up white with black spots....The 101st Dalmatian Guard
I am working feverishly to get a special new set of heads done that can be unlocked within the Roll Call. At this point I cannot guarantee them but I am trying.
But to be clear, I...hmmm...where did this come from...
Can't wait for the DaNamians Steve, really looking forward to see what you've got in store for us, payday is just around the corner, I can see a path through the jungle from my wallet to the Roll Call, HOO-RAH!
Regarding the fallschirmjaeger heads and the debate whether you're able to offer gas masked and ungasmasked (is that even a word?) variants, aren't your heroic scaled Sadoukadi heads sporting the same type of helmet? Always liked those heads, they have that paratrooper vibe to them, maybe you could do a second head set with open faces rather than face masks, and then a third set with the gasmask/hose look tying the 3 sets together? Variety is the spice of life as they say but just a thought!
VikingChild wrote: Can't wait for the DaNamians Steve, really looking forward to see what you've got in store for us, payday is just around the corner, I can see a path through the jungle from my wallet to the Roll Call, HOO-RAH!
Regarding the fallschirmjaeger heads and the debate whether you're able to offer gas masked and ungasmasked (is that even a word?) variants, aren't your heroic scaled Sadoukadi heads sporting the same type of helmet? Always liked those heads, they have that paratrooper vibe to them, maybe you could do a second head set with open faces rather than face masks, and then a third set with the gasmask/hose look tying the 3 sets together? Variety is the spice of life as they say but just a thought!
It's an interesting idea, I do have plans to offer a few variants on those. I'll have to give it a think
nerdfest09 wrote: I'm a god damned Sexual Tyranosaur! and remember to:
"Stick around!"
and
"if it bleeds, we can kill it"
and that age old classic
" Son of a bitch is dug in like an Alabama tick"
Don't know if you can tell, but i'm pretty excited to paint some up!
I aint got time to bleed..
huh.. you got time to duck?
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VikingChild wrote: Can't wait for the DaNamians Steve, really looking forward to see what you've got in store for us, payday is just around the corner, I can see a path through the jungle from my wallet to the Roll Call, HOO-RAH!
Regarding the fallschirmjaeger heads and the debate whether you're able to offer gas masked and ungasmasked (is that even a word?) variants, aren't your heroic scaled Sadoukadi heads sporting the same type of helmet? Always liked those heads, they have that paratrooper vibe to them, maybe you could do a second head set with open faces rather than face masks, and then a third set with the gasmask/hose look tying the 3 sets together? Variety is the spice of life as they say but just a thought!
I have a set of those heads and they're flipping amazing. I'd love a set with a respirator or some other sort of breathing apparatus. lol, Steve's got no shortage of requests/work it seems..
I have a set of those heads and they're flipping amazing. I'd love a set with a respirator or some other sort of breathing apparatus. lol, Steve's got no shortage of requests/work it seems..
Ain't that the truth! first world problem right there lol! Steve, to get those heads they you may, or may not be hinting at, do you need to pledge for the roll call and hope it reaches head level? :-) *snicker*
Snrub wrote: I don't think it's a KS. The products are just getting released in waves.
Unless of course I'm wrong.
It's a pre-order that helps cover the costs of making them.. so it's kinda like Kickstarter..
I asked Steve about this on the first round and he explained it for me. I was a little slow on the uptake but he was patient with me until I got it
It has the same principles that when so many squads are purchased ( on a pre order aspect ) it opens up extras that can be purchased.
It helps to get the miniatures to market quicker by covering the costs up front, plus means more items are added to give the regiment more options and variations.
Its safer and quicker than most Kickstarters IMHO, plus no outlay to a third party which means all funds are invested back into the production.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qlicWUDf5MM Thought this would have been posted already Really looking forward to this release, the quality of the kurgans was great so not picking up some Danamians isn't really an option for a predator fan,
Put simply, Roll Call is just a way to have some fun while taking pre-orders. The prices are less than when the minis get released and this time around there will be some incentives for people who may be on the fence, a few things to sweeten the pot.
Man, I think I'm going to have to miss this one.. just found out my mom's got cancer and we're currently stationed on the other side of the country from her. Was really looking forward to this but it'll have to wait :/
mad robot wrote: Mike, I think I speak for all of us; very sorry about your mother.
-Steve
Thanks Steve, it means a lot. I'm trying to keep busy until we know more etc..
In the mean time.. I have managed to whip some figures into shape.
Cadian legs (like I'd really sculpt over some MR legs??) , dreamforge gun, everything else is MR I think.
Yes, sorry to hear that MLaw, they have made great breakthroughs with cancer these days so stay positive mate and I wish your mother a full healthy recovery.
Nice work on the conversions looking very Helghast you're tempting me to give it a go now
Hang in there because I know your mother will she has her family that she wants to continue and shell fight to keep it that way I wish the best for her and your familyand I hopeshe recovers quickly and stays healthy best of wishes,
Steve, have you ever thought of making the danamians having scars and scruffy faces and full on beards as well? sort of like vets just think of platoon and full metal jacket and let the characters set in those are some hard core jungle fighters man although FMJ was a anti war movie but it still portrays some reality to it just thought about this and was curious as to what your thoughts were on this or if youve already thought about it or made some up, I seen youve made a mock up m16 any jungleak 47 type weapons and m60s too?or must we be tortured til march 1st still ?
Each squad of DaNamian Jungle Fighters contains the following:
-10 Heads
-10 Torsos
-10 Pairs of Arms
-10 Pairs of Legs
-10 Rifles
-1 Special Weapon
-1 set of Sgt Arms
-10 Back Packs (Roll Call Exclusive!)
-2 sets of Accessories
Here's a few pics:
Much, much more is available as part of this kit. See it in all it's glory and check on the status of the Roll Call at our WEBSTORE
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Background
The planet of DaNam, and it's system of the same name, was colonized over 7 millenia ago by the Federation of Humanity. Over 70% of it's landmass is covered by a dense, unforgiving jungle environment, it's polar caps are barren, lifeless wastelands of ash. DaNam was the first of many planets to be given the unofficial classification of a "Hell World", a testament to the life it offers to all who are brave(or foolish) enough to live there. While it was originally garrisoned by Colonial Defense Forces, the world has since built up and trained its own troops. A product of their environment, DaNamians garnered a reputation throughout all of the Federation as some of the toughest, most tenacious fighters ever seen.
A big thank you to Jason Kebic (a.k.a. Lt. Walke) for the concept and wonderful inspiration
I didn't get to do the first Roll Call, but I know you added stuff as you went. If I place the preorder at the beginning, am I able to modify it later to add the unlocked stuff? I'd like to have the M-60 looking gun with my guys, but it isn't available yet.
Barzam wrote: I didn't get to do the first Roll Call, but I know you added stuff as you went. If I place the preorder at the beginning, am I able to modify it later to add the unlocked stuff? I'd like to have the M-60 looking gun with my guys, but it isn't available yet.
Yep, I can pretty much accommodate anything you want to do. Yu can purchase extras and I'll combine shipping or just email me and I can send you a PayPal invoice.
Alright, I got my order in. I threw in an order for some CDF torsos and heads, too. Depending on what gets unlocked for this rollcall later, I may have to modify my order.
To clarify: Backpacks are included as a bonus for the preorders only. The regular release will not include them, but they will be available on their own. That way no one gets left out
I'm kind of surprised that the boonie hat heads weren't made as a head option. I think once these go retail, I'll have to get some and make myself a LRRP team.
The rifles will be up for preorder by themselves next week.
I wanted to keep the Roll Call focused on funding new items. Once the parts release they will all become options in our Custom Squad Builder, where you'll be able to mix and match them with existing parts.
mad robot wrote: The rifles will be up for preorder by themselves next week.
I wanted to keep the Roll Call focused on funding new items. Once the parts release they will all become options in our Custom Squad Builder, where you'll be able to mix and match them with existing parts.
Awesome for my future projects , unfortunate for my wallet
The jungle fighters aren't really my cup of tea, I'm not in for this roll call but I look forward to seeing what other goodies get unlocked.
MLaw wrote: Man, I think I'm going to have to miss this one.. just found out my mom's got cancer and we're currently stationed on the other side of the country from her. Was really looking forward to this but it'll have to wait :/
Sorry to hear this. Last year both my parents were diagnosed with cancer within a week of each other. Both have done so well with treatment and operations that they spent 2 weeks overseas doing charity work. Attitude is one of the number 1 ways to fight cancer, so keep your mom's spirits up.
I'm actually kind of tempted to get some of those rifles for Orks, as weird as that sounds. I wasn't super crazy about the minis as a whole, but after looking at them again and seeing the non flak vest torsos, the line as a whole is really growing on me. The kit and heads in particular look like they'll make some awesome bits for models I have planned down the road.
No idea if I'll be able to opt in on the Roll Call before it ends though. I'm about to make a big move and it'll all depend on what things sell before I move and when.
Awesome! Is there a place where we can view a list of potential unlocks? I'm seriously hoping there's some kind of M60 looking gun or possibly a bazooka somewhere in the works..
There aren't too many this time, I packed a lot more options into the initial set. I'll reveal a few good extras this week that should make some people happy
Ah, it's cool.. you've got a lot of info to juggle atm..
BTW: I put the word out to TGN.. they'll probably run it some time tomorrow or the next day.. I am a little surprised you're not on Facebook and Twitter announcing the Roll-Call though..
OK folks, 6 more pre-orders to go before we hit our goal of 20. As an incentive, once we hit 20 pre-orders, each squad will include a FREE MR-60 Torso.
What is an MR-60 Torso? Here's a look...
It's all one piece, cast in resin. You can pre-order your DaNamian Jungle Fighters HERE
That's insane.. however, is there any chance of convincing you to do the barrel shroud a little closer to the MR-16? This is really shaping up to be a great set of releases Steve!
mad robot wrote: OK folks, 6 more pre-orders to go before we hit our goal of 20. As an incentive, once we hit 20 pre-orders, each squad will include a FREE MR-60 Torso.
What is an MR-60 Torso? Here's a look...
It's all one piece, cast in resin. You can pre-order your DaNamian Jungle Fighters HERE
-Steve
I have to admit, I was kind of hoping for a straight up M60 so I could just use these guys for Vietnam rules too, but these are pretty cool in their own right. Makes a nice addition to the range, that's for sure
I have to admit, I was kind of hoping for a straight up M60 so I could just use these guys for Vietnam rules too, but these are pretty cool in their own right. Makes a nice addition to the range, that's for sure
I'm right there with ya.. These don't look terrible but I'm definitely more excited about something closer to an actual m60 in shape..
mad robot wrote: If we hit 30 pre-orders, I'll do a straight M-60 version...fair enough?
That's cool with me. I'm waiting for some stuff to sell otherwise I would have already put a preorder in and I was going to get the sci fi version anyways since it looks cool in it's own right.
(you wouldn't happen to be interested in some FoW American tanks would you? )
mad robot wrote: If we hit 30 pre-orders, I'll do a straight M-60 version...fair enough?
Sounds good. I'm wondering how this thing works - will you be continuing to add more options for these guys as more pre-orders are added? (so other sets of heads, weapons, etc?) Also wondering if there'll be an option for additional special weapons so these can be more easily used as Stormtroopers/Command Squads/etc? Or heavy weapons? Obviously they're set up so we can use kneeling legs and make out own crew to serve a light anti-tank weapon, etc, but there's scope to include a shoulder-mounted LAW/RPG even if you're not going the whole hog with light artillery pieces - and including shoulder-mounted LAWs/etc as options would bump up the perceived value of the kits rather massively for hopefully not much more resin/work. Especially if you could get three at a time, if you see what I mean.
Spoiler:
Don't need to use GW-style pricing for what is essentially just another infantry model with different armament. There's a fair difference between these two, even though GW decided to charge the same for the former as they did the latter.
Hope this project goes for a couple more weeks at least. All my spendy-toy-money from my next pay got committed elsewhere a week or two ago, and I'm keen for a couple of squads towards a Platoon of DaNamian Predators.
YES! The DaNamian Jungle Fighters are fully funded and will be off to printing much sooner than anticipated. A big "Thank You" to everyone That means pre-orders may get shipped out sooner than expected...a very good thing indeed! Wave 2 of pre-orders are now available and will ship out on or around May 15th.
Look for another "special" torso to unlock when we hit 25 pre-orders.
@Azazelx: The Roll Call will go until March 31st. There will be a few surprises every time we hit an additional 5 pre-orders. For instance, the FREE MR-60 torso when we hit 20. When we hit 5 pre-orders into the 2nd Wave, there will be a new torso unlocked. When we get 10 pre-orders sold from the 2nd Wave, there might be a special set of heads, maybe another torso. What will these things be? I'll reveal them as the become available.
I think either Max Mini or Kromlech makes some Ork heads with those hats the Vietnamese used to wear. I'm sorry, I can never remember the names of all the different Vietnamese forces, but it's the weird rice farmer hat thing.
Max has got regular VC heads for humans.. looked at my normal sources and didn't see any for orks.. Basicks has the VC skaven heads though.
I was sure I had seen some though so I'll dig deeper tomorrow.
EDIT:
Kromlech has some that "could" pass as NVA (the "Tommies" strangely look more like the Vietnamese helmets to me) and Spellcrow has some that could pass as VC irregular.. but those are bandanas not the rice paddy hats. Werewoolf miniatures has some helmeted "Caplin" heads that would be a decent starting point if you were to sculpt your own cone hats. The Kromlech Afrika Korps kinda look like orky VC officers.. There's also the ANZAC hats on Kromlech's store that look kinda like hats I'm seeing a lot of the irregulars wearing in photos.
Ork bikers riding around on the little scooters/vespas they had over there would be hillarious.. or maybe rickshaws (was that a Vietnam thing too?).
A sight I would love to see.. these Mad Robot Danamians fielded with some 28mm scale Hueys (Valkyries) M109s (Medusas or Basilisks), M48s (Leman Russ), M42(Hydra), and M113 ACAV as Chimeras..
for the NVA and VC you could either orkify some 1/48 models for BTRs or T-54 or whatever.. EDIT: lol, Lionel Trains makes an O scale scooter.. I can see an ork crammed onto one of those with a grot firing the guns over his shoulder..
Out of curiousity, do you intend to, some time in the future, make French foreign legion heads. As in wearing the kepi hats and stuff, cuz I think that would be a pretty cool head for making FrFL guardsmen
Neat! I dig the more realistic take on jungle warfare in the far future, without it straight up being Space Rambo. I'll keep watching this space as this range develops; the sculpting quality is real nice.
I love a realistic look on my models, and saw on your new release some baggage and webbing gear. Do you plan on selling these separately? If so id probably add a fair amount to my order if I get some.
I love a realistic look on my models, and saw on your new release some baggage and webbing gear. Do you plan on selling these separately? If so id probably add a fair amount to my order if I get some.
Cheers.
Yes, all the components will be available for pre-order, hopefully next week.
I love a realistic look on my models, and saw on your new release some baggage and webbing gear. Do you plan on selling these separately? If so id probably add a fair amount to my order if I get some.
Cheers.
Yes, all the components will be available for pre-order, hopefully next week.
Man, Steve I know vehicles aren't your thing but if you make a kit to make that leaked IG vehicle stop looking stupid, you'd be a rich man.
Side note.. for later on (obviously you've got a lot on your plate)
Wargames Factory has some cool stuff in their survivor sets.. but it'd be neat I think if you offered some variations on that type of stuff.. like CIA-type suits or different types of hoodies and that sort of thing.. just a thought..
While I won't argue the merit of the suit idea, I can say it won't happen anytime this year. Our production schedule is full.
-Steve
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MLaw wrote: Man, Steve I know vehicles aren't your thing but if you make a kit to make that leaked IG vehicle stop looking stupid, you'd be a rich man.
Mlaw I don't know if you know the genesis of the DaNamians, but there is a guy out there called Lt. Walke who did the original DNamian army, and he converted all of those vehicles. Unfortuately his website is gone :(
donmcclain.....I have also asked for French Foreign Legion army heads....I mean the kepi with the back flap like Beau Geste. There are many pith head makers, no Kepi!!!! That being said, not sure how many anyone would sell :(
I wish I had sculpting skills...so many parts that would be cool to make for people...
I'd say this.. I've looked everywhere for a 1/48 MRAP.. and the other oversized trucks that are built for similar purposes.. and they are exceptionally vacant from the marketplace.
@General Hobbs - Sounds cool.. would like to flip through his army blog sometime.
mad robot wrote: Not a fan of the MRAP myself but the Foxhound and the GTK Boxer are both good places to start.
Something to consider long term but this year's release schedule is already filled up. Perhaps in the new year
Cool beans I'd go with the Foxhound over the Boxer.. there's already a ton of BMP clones out there and it's close enough to that.
...unless of course you do a version with hover fin type thingies like the Hover APC in Killzone.. in which case I wouldn't have to build one myself and would be all over it
mad robot wrote: If we hit 30 pre-orders, I'll do a straight M-60 version...fair enough?
Are we there yet?
Really excited that we've gotten this far. I'm looking at adding a little bit to mine but I'd love to see what we've unlocked for heads and what's coming before I do
Sorry for the silence, I've been hard at work on something very fun! We have now got 15 preorders into wave 2 of this Roll Call! All I can say is thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
As a reward for the new people jumping on board, a new set of heads has been made available for preorder:
Yes!
Originally I was just going to run 1 veteran squad themed off of the Expendables.. but now.. yeah.. looks like I'll be adding a rescue team to the roster too
Azazelx wrote: Will you be making a helicopter down the line?
For those "Get to da choppa" moments.
If you really need a choppa (and why wouldn't you) you can pick up a 1/48 model kit. Most of them are a pain because of the rotor assemblies and they're the right size but they're not heroically scaled.. so you may or may not like it.
I would personally prefer a well made easy to assemble resin kit.. but there's just not a great deal of those available for 28mm gaming.
The army I'll be using my Danamians in will have Expendables as well and a bunch of other conversions.. I've already got my Apache and a pair of Land Rover Defenders.. Steve's stuff is just such a good modern military transition to pass up the opportunities for this sort of thing.
If you're out of the loop.. the new IG is coming up really really soon.. and it looks like there will be a bunch of new stuff.. so outside of infantry, you might want to hold off on vehicles and things...
It was actually half a (Predator) joke, and half wondering what a MRM chopper might look like. But yes, 1/48 model kits are likely the way to go for the time being.
Azazelx wrote: Will you be making a helicopter down the line?
For those "Get to da choppa" moments.
If you really need a choppa (and why wouldn't you) you can pick up a 1/48 model kit. Most of them are a pain because of the rotor assemblies and they're the right size but they're not heroically scaled.. so you may or may not like it.
I would personally prefer a well made easy to assemble resin kit.. but there's just not a great deal of those available for 28mm gaming.
The army I'll be using my Danamians in will have Expendables as well and a bunch of other conversions.. I've already got my Apache and a pair of Land Rover Defenders.. Steve's stuff is just such a good modern military transition to pass up the opportunities for this sort of thing.
If you're out of the loop.. the new IG is coming up really really soon.. and it looks like there will be a bunch of new stuff.. so outside of infantry, you might want to hold off on vehicles and things...
I'm guessing things have been super busy..
I received yet another awesome package.. This time for my Expendables.. I'll try and get some of that built over the weekend and show off a group shot here if you like. Either way, top notch as always
Things have been very busy. A huge thank you to all who continue to support Mad Robot.
I need to report that there will be no more official unlockables for the DaNamian Roll Call. We will continue to take preorders until March 31st, but work has already begun on new things, namely some CDF upgrades. No specifics to report yet but I've already begun work on the heavy gunner.
Dang. Oh well, I can't wait to get what I ordered. I look forward to painting a squad up, and depending on how well they fit with my other guys, I may build up a whole platoon.
Will we still be getting a slot to order the promised m-60? I appreciate the more heavy bolter one but really would like one a bit closer to the genuine article..
MLaw wrote: Will we still be getting a slot to order the promised m-60? I appreciate the more heavy bolter one but really would like one a bit closer to the genuine article..
MLaw wrote: Will we still be getting a slot to order the promised m-60? I appreciate the more heavy bolter one but really would like one a bit closer to the genuine article..
Sorry Mike, doubtful
I see.. well it's what I was waiting for before placing a second order.. Thanks for the heads up.. I guess now it's just a waiting game
We have filled wave 2 of preorders on the DaNamian Jungle Fighters and have started WAVE 3. Thanks to all who have participated! This wave will be the last preorders we will take and there only 10 of them. They should ship on or around May 1st.
They've done a bit better than the Kurgans actually. I purposefully reduced the amount of unlockables on this one to make things easier to get completed and shipped. That may make it seem less successful, but the bottom line is the figures got funded and that was what were hoping for
MrMoustaffa wrote: I'm surprised these guys didn't take off like the Soviet themed guys did. I think these guys actually look better and have better detail.
I know I can't wait for mine to show up! If I had more cash I would be buying a second squad to make a "rescue team" with
This is where I'm at but I am already in a position that I'll need to be ordering a bunch of other stuff from Steve about the time these release.. so I'll just have to be patient and grab up the rescue squad heads at that point. The suspense is killing me though
yeah, I'm jobless right now :( If I had cash I'd have bought more, and hopefully by the time they release I will have found something, and I'll make some orders for more.
I'm selling off my Eldar stuff, if I make enough I'll weigh car payments vs DaNamian stuff meow.
As the Roll Call funded early, I have already sent out the majority of the basic parts for printing. You can expect them to ship a bit sonner than initially planned.
@Orc Master: some different arms will be available at some point, hopefully this year but I can'y say for sure.
I got my Colonial Defense parts today. The quality of the facial sculpts is really good. The pics of the site don't really do them any justice. It's too bad that they arrived while I'm house sitting though since I don't have any of my stuff with me and I can't work on them.
Barzam wrote: I got my Colonial Defense parts today. The quality of the facial sculpts is really good. The pics of the site don't really do them any justice. It's too bad that they arrived while I'm house sitting though since I don't have any of my stuff with me and I can't work on them.
That's OK, you should probably hold off on starting those for a few more weeks...
Barzam wrote: I got my Colonial Defense parts today. The quality of the facial sculpts is really good. The pics of the site don't really do them any justice. It's too bad that they arrived while I'm house sitting though since I don't have any of my stuff with me and I can't work on them.
That's OK, you should probably hold off on starting those for a few more weeks...
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Dangit Robot, you better not be about to release something totally not related to Aliens.
You know, especially not arms with those cool roman styled armor thingies on them, or cool combat armored legs.
Because if those were to not come out I totally wouldn't want a platoon of those.
Had to wait nearly a whole month from when the Roll Call started, I should have had my order placed last Pay Day but some unforeseen expenditures popped up and put the kibosh on that...
Remember when I said this;
VikingChild wrote: Can't wait for the DaNamians Steve, really looking forward to see what you've got in store for us, payday is just around the corner, I can see a path through the jungle from my wallet to the Roll Call, HOO-RAH!
Well the Deathworld jungle said otherwise, swallowed up that trail and laughed in my face! Creepy jungle bird laughter too
Anyways 1 complete DaNamian squad ordered and enough other separate bits to make some more grunts will make May a very happy month for me.
Cheers for continuing to make awesome products like these guys, keep up this great work that you do!
Are you ever going to convert the Colonial Defense into a full regiment?
I don't know that I'd personally be able to get in on that one but it seems like a bit of a no-brainer.
I know you've already got tons of suggestions so I'll bite my tongue and enjoy the show.
On another note.. my mom's cancer is out and the lymph nodes came back negative. Sorry to sidetrack with this.. I mentioned it here previously and thought I would follow up for anyone who might've been curious.
I've only been half following threads the last few weeks. I've been looking at the pretty pictures here and there, but haven't been reading any of the words that go with them. So unsurprising really that I've missed stuff.
The Bulldug made me think of an L85 or a Famas, but I love the FN FAL more then either, and if you can you should make a version like the FN Para with the stock folded as well as unfolded, that way there be more options
mad robot wrote: One of the other things we'll be releasing in the next month is a new rifle based on the popular SLR/FN FAL. I call it the Bulldog, here's a WIP...
-Steve
Oh man oh man, love this, LOVE IT!
I've had this crazy compulsion of late to make some beret wearing British Army circa the Falklands War IG types, now they can actually be armed with FN FALs (the British L1A1), its a go!
Folded stock versions would be very cool too, maybe as a second variant?
@don.mcclain & VikingChild: That should be easy enough, I'll take a look at tonight.
@Barzam: I have not, that feels a little outside of our focus right now. Next year Mad Robot will come back to more of a parts mode, reinforcing some of the lines we launch this year. Flash effects may be something to consider at that point.
my fault haha
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