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**Centurionpainting**

1. Assuming cost is no object, how many weapon carriage models do you want/need? Consider this as the total/maximum number you would purchase to meet your current mini wants/needs.

- I would take 8 of the weapon carriages

2. How many weapons carriage minis would you purchase if they were 3 for $24?

-3 orders of 3

3. How many weapons carriage minis would you purchase if they were 5 for $35?

-3 orders of 5

4. How many weapons carriage minis would you purchase if they were 15 for $90?

-one order

I would also buy 5-8 of those tanks, even if they were $30 each. Realism plus scale plus the baneblade feel on the engine compartment really makes them cool in my book. Outstanding job.

**chaos0xomega**

Thanks for the vote of approval

I'm getting started again this weekend on the weapons carraiges. Aiming for 1 to 2 week working time before I'm ready to start asking around for quotes. Figure another week or so for that, and then an unknown quantity of time for me to get prints of the model, and then its kickstarter time.

The tank, as much as I would like to push it through, is going to have to take a back seat for a little time. The file size is virtually unworkable onmy now woefully out of date laptop, need a real job before I can afford a new one. I may have a go at trying to break it down into smaller chunks so I can work at it again, but even trying that is going to be a nightmare and a half.

**chaos0xomega**

Gonna have a bit of an update for you in the next couple days, I've been redesigning some pieces for plastic production, and so far it looks great

**chaos0xomega**

Sorry fella's, classes have unexpectedly hit me like a ton of bricks, things should slow down in a couple weeks so I can put more time into this, but my projected timeline may have been a bit optimistic...

In any case, here is a teaser pic of the redesigned wheel to whet your appetites.

And yes, coming up with a tread pattern that will cast in a single piece and still look reasonably 'real' is a labor of love.

**McCheesums**

Are you still doing this?
You can put me down for a few, as well. Both tanks and the weapon carraiges. Get this done soon!

**chaos0xomega**

Yes, I'm still doing this, or trying to. I think I have the monetary issues all resolved, but I still can't find the time to finish the designs and ask for quotes. It's like every time I think I'm going to have an easy week and be able to put some more time in, I get hit with a surprise exam + 3 papers. Hopefully, next week will be different, but I'm not counting on it.

Oh, I've also figured out how to get slightly more realistic looking renders, so hopefully I'll have some better looking renders for y'all.

**xcasex**

you could always upload it to shapeways...

**chaos0xomega**

Shapeways printers can't handle this level of detail. Not happening.

**xcasex**

Define level of detail, i dont see much that cant be done at 0.1mm

**chaos0xomega**

Well, I'm not fond of the frosted texture, nor am I fond of the 25+ dollar per copy price to have it printed using their frosted ultra detail material. Besides that, the material itself is kinda flimsy (IMO) and better suited to a display model rather than something you want to play with.

In any case, its not happening, so trying to convince me otherwise is not worth the effort.

**Capitansolstice**

for that tank, would the Ryza russ turrets work on it? Also would it have sponsons like a macharius, that would look sweet! and maybe hide the road wheels like all 40k tanks
Id buy one or 3 or 10!

**chaos0xomega**

Nope. The entirety of the Ryza turret (sans weapon) would fit inside the turret ring, so you would have to construct a new top to fit it properly (and it would look silly).

The sponsons will look similar to the Macharius's, but I think its really closer to the Macharius hull weapon mount rather than the sponson mount:

The road wheels are staying as is, the point is to make a generic sci-fi vehicle that will suitably represent a russ or any other scifi mbt. The 40k look is completely unrealistic, and therefore is out of the question.

as for buying 3 or 10, good! I'm hoping that if/when this goes somewhere (I'll be buying a new laptop/pc soonish so I'm hoping to be able to get cracking on it, as well as hopefully getting a job...), I can make them affordable enough that its a realistic possibility for you.

**Capitansolstice**

OK!

**chaos0xomega**

I have not been totally idle...

Working on a new design for the weapon mount

**chaos0xomega**

Pics of the (AFAIK) completed redesign, 100% plastic friendly. Hoping to at least have one or two weapon concepts done around this time next week

**SONS of ORAR**

have you tried any architectural modelling firms? they usually have some top of the range kit, I did a week of work experience when i was at school with one and they let me go up now and use their casting and laser cutting facilities if i give them some notice and they're not to busy.. might be worth a try, I'd give you their number but seeing as you're in the USA and I'm in the UK it wouldn't make sense..

**chaos0xomega**

Nah, haven't really looked into anything like that. I'm more looking at industrial solutions rather than small scale "garage kit" type things.

**cygnnus**

Looking great, but you gotta stop polishing the cannonball and get that thing in production (at a reasonable price)!

Valete,

JohnS

**chaos0xomega**

I know I know I know... I started some basic work on weapons... I'm thinking of throwing in a RIM-116 esque launcher (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIM-116_Rolling_Airframe_Missile) just for giggles :3

**Anvildude**

Remember, you're a startup. Don't try to get GW or PP quality right off- even they had terrible sculpts when they started out- but if you can get even mediocre sculpts of interesting things cheap enough, you'll do fine.

**chaos0xomega**

MERRY CHRISTMAS! (and if you dont celebrate chrimbo, too bad, its not just for Christians anymore anyway)

So, in keeping with the spirit of generic sci-fi, the first weapon up is a mini-MRLS type thing, perfect for use as a mortar or missile launcher. This one has 12 launch tubes, each 2mm in diameter. I'll be doing another variant with larger tubes (probably 3-4mm in diameter) for those that like their oversize weaponry.

I'm also going to do an optional display screen piece that attaches to the frame (for use with this and other weapons) to provide a slightly more sci-fi targeting/firing mechanism than the mk1 eyeball and joystick trigger.

**killykavekommando**

I like this artillery piece, but wouldn't it be smarter to have the missiles be mounted on a tripod, as cannons and mortars are more likely to be set on a rolling mount?

**spiralingcadaver**

That's a really nice design for a missile pack, I had been wondering what you were going to try for that.

**chaos0xomega**

Thanks! Heres the "heavy" version (4mm diameter tubes)

I'm also about halfway done with a mortar type weapon that will be able to double as a heavy anti tank cannon with a longer barrel attachment.

After that its a laser cannon and large caliber rifle, and then I'll mess around with some concepts for an HMG and twin LMGs

Oh, and the targeting display attachment, etc.

**Ketara**

I like tyhis heavy weapon design.

*clicks subscribe*

**Casey's Law**

Hi, i love your project! I have a thing for 3d modeling ever since school so this is right up my street. I've been watching your progress for quite a long time and i'd actually quite like to see some tutorials if you have the time? It'd be nice to see what your methods are, most people tend to have their own way of doing things with CAD.

**M0rdain**

It is looking very cool indeed.

**TiB**

Wow! If they look this good I will buy 15 for $90,- in a heartbeat.

My Krieg infantry needs some good looking heavy weapons carriages that aren't 17 pounds each.

**chaos0xomega**

Thanks TiB! The project is progressing slowly, I've finished school, and am now employed full time... looking for full time employment >< I'll be doing some more work on the weapons this week I think.

**Talizvar**

FoxPhoenix135 wrote:
The word is "subconscious"... if he did it while he was unconscious it would be considered a miracle that he could do anything at all...

Was not paying attention to this thread.

I just hate it when I am corrected when no correction is needed: "The Deliberation-Without-Attention Effect"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconscious_Thought_Theory

Please research a little bit before you correct someone, it makes you look silly.