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Only thing I had trouble figuring out was the classic Riverdance arm pose, but I think I just figured it out. So when these go live you will have my order!

The running legs look great. They have plenty of motion without going too out of hand ala Khorne berserkers! The SAW is just how I imagined it, can't wait for it to be available.

@newabortion,

Thanks very much! This version of the SAW will be one peice with both arms and the belt all attached, its the only way to make it work really. This one is really designed as a heavy weapon, hence the underslung nature. The bi-pod/forgrip/scope etc etc will probably be kept for a slightly more normal sized version, like the regular rifle but with a big box mag and longer reinforced barrel.

The Human scale rifle arms will probably be out sooner rather than later, but Im not going to give any garantees as there is a lot I want to work on!!

@Commander Cain, cheers! working as hard as I can! just got a few ebay listings to re-do and then Ill complete the leg sculpts!

ok got the parts yesterday and i found it quiet funny on how small it was since when i order from FW i get this giant box that is to big for the content so i laughed a bit but over to the parts i absolutly loved them they look great on the MK3 armor (after some filing down) and for once i have capes that works on space marines so il sure be ordering more in later time atleast the more heavy weapons and il post a pic of the model later next week as i dont have the camera at the moment but all in all great work and as everyone say damn you are fast on the shiping

@ Emperor bacon, thank you very much! I certainly try to offer the best possible service, and Im very glad you parts turned up safely. No point using more packaging than nessecary... Forgeworld always send my stuff in enormous boxes as well!
I look forward to seeing the photos!



And now.. *Drumroll* a mere two months behind schedule... what you've all been waiting for... *curtain raises*


ok so its just the finnished running legs, both styles, available for purchase right now on the website, but im still pretty pleased to finnally release these! Also available as options on the Steam Lord kits.

Medieval-


Praetorian-



and an example of what they look like on the sprue, it took a lot of thinking to find a sprue design which worked well for production casting but I managed it!



more photos of the sprues are included in the product listings here-

http://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=60_67

Hope you guys like them.. now onward with even more stuff, the "to-sculpt" list is never ending!

I will hopefully have some more artwork and ideas up later in the week.

Cheers,

Joel

The Riverdance Marines are one step closer to reality....

Is there a way to order 5 of the same leg?

They look great Joel! I really hope your really planing that project d-usa

*applauds*
Another useful and aesthetically pleasing product. Well done old bean.

Newabortion wrote:They look great Joel! I really hope your really planing that project d-usa

I ordered me some Blood Angel heads for the front and center guy. Why bother making hair out of green stuff when GW gave you so many pretty marines to choose from .

Trying to see how much space this will take up on a base. I think I am going with 5 guys, basically a combat squad doing a little jig before the battle. Maybe the "green rage" got a hold of them or something. Need some Space Marine Biker arms though.

This so better happen if it don't I have one thing to say d-usa




Blood angels heads will work perfectly

Thanks very much guys!!

@d-usa, there is no way to purchase specific ones, but as its you and you asked so nicely..

Basically if and when people order sets of 5/10 etc and I break sprues up, I will put the pair on the right aside for you. so hopefully some point you will have your five sets, In exchange you have to agree to enter the diorama in the Crystal Brush Painting competition :p

Cheers,

Joel

Anvils Hammer wrote:Thanks very much guys!!

@d-usa, there is no way to purchase specific ones, but as its you and you asked so nicely..

Basically if and when people order sets of 5/10 etc and I break sprues up, I will put the pair on the right aside for you. so hopefully some point you will have your five sets, In exchange you have to agree to enter the diorama in the Crystal Brush Painting competition :p

Cheers,

Joel

I don't know if I have enough of competitors torso that would be compatible with the medival style legs, so I think it would be better for me to go with the Praetorian style leg (so probably the middle one). I think that would look better with a wider variety of armored models available.

As for Chrystal Brush, you must not have seen a lot of my painted models but I would be glad to enter it for grins and giggles . I don't know how often these competitions come around, but I was planing on going back to Adepticon next year and could always enter it there. That would also give me plenty of time to work on my painting as well . I got a couple different ideas about executing this, so time to experiment would be handy.

you off-brand instant mold came in the mail today and before I start experimenting I was wondering: can you cut it apart then "melt" it back together again with hot water and kneading?

ThomasPolder wrote:you off-brand instant mold came in the mail today and before I start experimenting I was wondering: can you cut it apart then "melt" it back together again with hot water and kneading?

You can with the stuff that CoolMiniOrNot sold. I can't speak for this product, but I'd be surprised if you couldn't.

@d-usa,

Figure out which legs you need and let me know, and Ill "collect" them for you. I think the middle praetorian ones maby lean forward a little bit to much.. they are very fully speed running..

@Thomaspolder,

Kronk is correct, my "own brand" mold sticks are the exact same product as instant mold, imported in bulk from the same Japanese company.

If you want to combine chunks, it works fine, you just have to make sure that after you remove them from the boiled water, you allow them to dry off before combining them, I tent to blow some water off and then dab the plastic with a paper towel carefully.

Cheers,

Joel

okay, thanks. I'll give it a shot somewhere this weekend.

Anvils Hammer wrote:@d-usa,

Figure out which legs you need and let me know, and Ill "collect" them for you. I think the middle praetorian ones maby lean forward a little bit to much.. they are very fully speed running..

Thanks,

I might have to go with the medieval ones then, and combine them with a 2nd or 3rd gen armored torso.

They might also give the diorama more of a classic Irish knights look.

here you go a small tast from what i did with your parts

Those legs are pretty awesome. I know every post in this thread is someone telling you to make something different, but any word on when you're going to be near completion on that plasma gun (or however you described that special weapon option from a few pages back)?

Oooh, the middle Medieval running leg looks like it could be tip-toeing... I am now contemplating making Sneaking Marines, complete with a finger on lips.

Anyone have pics of those legs with standard PA torsos?

Not that there's any reason to assume two kits from different companies would be compatible, of course...

@emperor bacon,

They look awesome! Im a big fan of the Iron Armour kits, and as Forgeworld dont think to provide guns with their kits, Im glad I could help! :p Thanks very much for posting the photo!

@Masterslowpoke.

Yep Ive got a lot going on at the moment, but the new energy weapons for steam lords are pretty near the top of the "to do" list, I just need to get a bit better at CAD, design them and print them. I'm hoping they will be available in about a months time.

@Ian, Im thinking a "use Anvil running legs to make an amusing diorama" competition is in order!

@Charax,

Customers are very welcome to post whatever photos they like in this thread, I personally have to be a little bit more cautious, but hopefully this "line up" helps a bit.



As you can see, the Steam Lords are sculpted to the same heroic scale, but come out a fraction taller because my legs are general sculpted together rather than spread 2 meters wide.
My torsos tend to be a little thicker round the waist, and the neck joint is on top of the shoulders instead of sticking out the sternum, but otherwise the proportions and scaling are the same.

Cheers,

Joel

Any news on the packs mate

Loving the SAW, just need the bionic arms and legs, one of those and a set of the new bases, plus maybe a magazine or two, and I can get on with my "Squad of Awesomeness"

Dang, just realised. That means I really do have to decide on a colour scheme for the little brats!

Hhmmm, maybe some feline shoulder pads in their future.






Edit:

Oh, and a Praetorian with running legs with the right leg raised. Gonna do me a small dio with that, a GW marine utilising marine 'seated' legs so the GW marine is picking somehting up - entitled "Anvil kicks GW's Butt - Again!"

lone dirty dog wrote:Any news on the packs mate

seeing as you asked so nicely..

here is the WIP, hope you like it. Not quite as steam punky as the images you showed me, but suitably compact!! Its hard to see from this photo but the middle section has been doubled up so its thicker than the steam cylinder, and of course, plenty of power cables!



If you approve, I can have 40 of them ready by next wednesday when the post office opens again!


@Conrad, Brilliant!! Obviously I cant condone a diorama which is in any way disrespectfull to GW.... :p

Ill try and get the bionic legs out pretty soon, Im sure they will be worth my while as the arm bionics are very popular.

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Its been a little quiet on the Anvil Industry front recently, but rest assured I AM working on new product! Ive been learning to CAD design, which is really exciting as it will enable me to produce a massive range of new components with 3D printing technology.

Over the next 6 months or so I will be producing a whole load more weapons, including a selection of energy weapons coming soon, and Anvil Industry's first full vehicle kits, which im really excited about!!

As with the smaller backpack above which I made at Lone Dirty Dog's request, im always looking for new product ideas, so if there is somthing you want to see, do leave a comment!
I have a very heavy workload, but every idea contributed is considered and valued!

Im hoping to get a few new heads and other bits done over the bank holiday weekend, so stay tuned for new releases!

Cheers,

Joel

Hi Joel

Sorry been away just got back, sent the misses to bed so I can come and look at what I have missed.

Well first impression Is I LOVE IT !!!!! nice job better than I had expected will work well, though a scale shot would be cool just so I can see how it will work

Overall look is pretty dam cool and will work well with the other packs so 40 packs how much will that work out at plus I want 20 of the other original packs as well

Do I get a discount LOL, if you can drop me a PM with the cost that would be great, thanks for this look forward to hearing from you soon

Cheers Roy, Ill get these out to you as quick as I can.


Here is a "Sneak Peak" photo as Ive not put anything up in a while.



the new backpack completed, and also two brand new heads.

In the middle, a new Medival style, with just a vented grill covering the lower face.

and on the right, a sci-fi styled helmet with a more "modern military" look to it.

Ill be taking each of these heads and making a few varients with different faces/mouths/ bionic eyes etc to make up the sprue of 5 heads.

Hopefully a proper release before the end of the week.

Cheers,

Joel

Wow, I've just checked out your page, and I have to say that your sculpting quality has increased enormously over the past couple of years. I made a brief list of things I'll be wanting to buy - multiples of about 20 different products. Or maybe a bunch of Unit Body sets with a pile of extra accessories on the side...

Are bionic arms likely to make it to the Rifle Arm sets at any stage?

Thank you very much Scipio!

The medieval rifle arms sprue already contains one pair of Bionic rifle arms, and they are also available separately.

I will hopefully at some point get round to making a full sprue of bionic rifle arms with a few different poses, as they have been quite popular.

Cheers,

Joel

Anvils Hammer wrote:

The quality of these are excellent and obvious. Well done. However, why do the two heads on the left have a mouth guard that is bolted into their ears? Am I not seeing a strap that goes around the back of the head?