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I really loved those space ship conversions, I've got a feeling you guys should do something more with that...

Just a heads up, there's now Starter Sets up on the site, one for each faction. Bunch o' minis, and assorted tokens, dice, and a 'while stocks last' free fluff/art book. I haven't checked the prices, but I'm guessing there's a saving built into the sets too.
http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/AFTERLIFE/FACTION-STARTER-SET

I know you guys (AI) are concentrating on your new line and all but will there ever be more support for the Exo-Lords?

 SickSix wrote:
I know you guys (AI) are concentrating on your new line and all but will there ever be more support for the Exo-Lords?

There has been some new additions recently if you check the site.

Joel I was wondering if there would be any chance of adding the seated legs from the Recon jeep to the conversion section ? I know it's a long shot but I have to ask.

Morning all,

@RiTides - Thanks, glad you like the look of them! Yes a printed version is planned for next year, no exact timeline yet, and there will be at least one more PDF edition first (adding vehicle rules among other things).

@Plessiez - Sorry you are having trouble with the legs. We do actually have some separate torsos we can sell you, but the problem then (and the reason we don't sell them on the store) is that there are no arms which fit perfectly. I originally planned a much wider range of "bits" for making up human scale infantry, but have found the two piece design with legs, and torso/arms/gun, to be much easier to design/manufacture, and also easier for people to build the kits.

Cadian torsos may work ok if you trim the plastic belt off, otherwise other manufactures torsos may fit. They are, ultimately, offered as conversion bits rather than complete kits, so I would expect some modification to be needed, depending on the chosen top half.


@Malika2 - Thanks, they are cool, but sadly no plans to make space ships any time soon! Perhaps when a certain game is re-released Ill look at a small Space ship project, but it would be a sideline hobby project rather than any kind of extensive range.

@Paradigm - Thanks for posting the link, yes indeed there is a built in saving (around £5) on the minaitures, plus the box and all the add ons "free" so really quite a good deal.

@SickSix - There have been a few parts recently, and I will likely release a few new bits here and there next year, but I don't have any plans for major releases or new products. I only have so much time to focus on designing new stuff and the list of possible projects is endless!

@LDD - No, but we could sell you the whole "crew" sprue, email us with exactly what components you need and how many of each and we will see what we can find.

Thanks

Joel

Got the not Marine Snipers and Jump troops - very pleased with them

@Mr Morden - Thanks very much!


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Our last release of 2015 is the return of an old favorite! We sold our Carapace Missile Launcher, one of the first products Anvil ever released, up until earlier this year when the mold wore out and I decided a digital revamp was in order.

I now present the new improved Missile Launcher, suitable for mounting on an armoured carapace/shoulders, or on a wide range of vehicles as an auxiliary launcher. Its approx. 27mm wide, 8mm high and 15mm deep.

The new version is the same basic design as the old one but with a few tweaks and of course, being digital, its a much cleaner sculpt!


Click HERE for product page.


For our UK customers - we are shipping right up until Monday 21st December, so still time for some last minute Christmas shopping!

Looks pretty awesome Waiting for the photos of the resin component.

Well here it is on the Instigator ARV!

The Launcher has two rectangular mounting points on the bottom, which can be easily modified for various mounting angles.

There are lots more photos on the product page HERE

Cheers

Joel

Very cool!!!

Damn you Joel now I have to buy another one of these now ......... Or two

 Malika2 wrote:
I really loved those space ship conversions, I've got a feeling you guys should do something more with that...

I missed the newsletter about this one and it was clearly my loss. Great conversions! Pretty sure I have all the bits I need to build them as well so I may have to give it a shot.

While on the topic I would also like to point out just how cool Conversion Corner is. What a great little idea!

Do you ever plan to sell the plastic bases separately? I have been hunting for a plain base such as the ones that come with the Afterlife models for ages, especially the larger ones but aside from buying the overpriced GW ones there seems to be no one selling that exact kind for a good price.

I also can't seem to find the mold stuff that was really good for making copies of hard to find bits, has it been discontinued or is it just hiding one the site where I can't find it?

Thanks Joel. Awesome missle launcher.

It's been a while but my second Instigator now has its driver...

Just saw this:

A belated Happy New Year to all our customers! We are back in the studio and after a few extremely busy days after the break, we have cleared the backlog of orders and are ready to hit the ground running in 2016!

Here is a WIP render of the Unity Council Taipan, a much larger APC designed to transport Ajax Exo-Mechs into battle.

The Taipan will have a turret with Twin Heavy Autocannons OR a missile system, and as you can see, it features full interior detailing!

As I anticipate lots of people asking - Yes, this vehicle is the perfect size to use as a replacement for That vehicle.

As in, people who don't like the Taurox, get this one instead.

resin or plastic?

Wild stab, but I'd say resin, as plastic may be a little out of the way for this company just yet.

Looks very nice.

Looks good, except for the odd looking wheel rims

Their armoured car has the same type, some sort of anti-deflate type or the like.

The exhaust coming out of the cab is just as bizarre as the Tauroxes headers leading into the cab and out the troop area. Run a pipe down the side of the hull forward of the cab door and into the engine compartment or get rid of it completly, IMO.

 the_Armyman wrote:
The exhaust coming out of the cab is just as bizarre as the Tauroxes headers leading into the cab and out the troop area. Run a pipe down the side of the hull forward of the cab door and into the engine compartment or get rid of it completly, IMO.

He said on Facebook that he based its design on existing MRAPs, so I would guess that he got that feature from an actual one. I still need to get the other APC, but this one is pretty badass looking too.

Nice! I like it. I've been looking for a futuristic truck for scenery in Infinity. Price will decide though since it's only terrain.

 Barzam wrote:

 the_Armyman wrote:
The exhaust coming out of the cab is just as bizarre as the Tauroxes headers leading into the cab and out the troop area. Run a pipe down the side of the hull forward of the cab door and into the engine compartment or get rid of it completly, IMO.

He said on Facebook that he based its design on existing MRAPs, so I would guess that he got that feature from an actual one. I still need to get the other APC, but this one is pretty badass looking too.

On the MRAP the main reason is so the bottom of the vehicle can be the distinct "V" shape that make it mine resistant, mounting brackets and the exhaust pipe itself would tend to create concentration points where explosive pressure could build up and lead to "catastrophic penetration." It's not really a necessity just a way of simplifying the design from if they tried to keep it mounted underneath.

That said, on the above vehicle, running the exhaust pipe through the driver cabin is sure to make it get hot in there... so we should all pretend it has some sort of waste heat capturing system bringing it down to ambient and powering all the electronics.

 aka_mythos wrote:
That said, on the above vehicle, running the exhaust pipe through the driver cabin is sure to make it get hot in there... so we should all pretend it has some sort of waste heat capturing system bringing it down to ambient and powering all the electronics.

Vehicles in the future don't need an exhaust! ^_^ It is a air filtration, purification system for the people inside the vehicle. Yeah... that's what it is.

 Dark Severance wrote:

 aka_mythos wrote:
That said, on the above vehicle, running the exhaust pipe through the driver cabin is sure to make it get hot in there... so we should all pretend it has some sort of waste heat capturing system bringing it down to ambient and powering all the electronics.

Vehicles in the future don't need an exhaust! ^_^ It is a air filtration, purification system for the people inside the vehicle. Yeah... that's what it is.

That makes just as much sense. Filter out all that radioactive fallout... you know after the "Franchise wars" of the early 2000's... only Taco Bell survived.

I really like the instigators

 Barzam wrote:

 the_Armyman wrote:
The exhaust coming out of the cab is just as bizarre as the Tauroxes headers leading into the cab and out the troop area. Run a pipe down the side of the hull forward of the cab door and into the engine compartment or get rid of it completly, IMO.

He said on Facebook that he based its design on existing MRAPs, so I would guess that he got that feature from an actual one. I still need to get the other APC, but this one is pretty badass looking too.

Right, existing MRAPs have an exhaust system that avoids the underside of the vehicle. The exhaust pipe typically runs either along a running board below the crew doors or up along the driver's support pillar and terminates on the roof complete with heat shields to protect crew members who might touch an exposed pipe. However, the pipe doesn't just sprout from the roof of the vehicle's crew compartment.

 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
Looks good, except for the odd looking wheel rims

This has been a thing lately


I would suggest making the cab and personal area separate pieces so it can become a multi purpose vehicle, with options like flatbed, AA, missile launcher, railgun?

Looks great, though being resin I can't see the price being particularly friendly to buying a few of them.