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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/machinationstudio/mb1-armoured-walker-velocipede-dragoon-resin-kits-and-stls





Story
A few previous backers have asked me, "what would a French walker in the Codename Colossus world look like?" My first thoughts went to France's (some would say the world's) favourite science fiction artist Moebius. Inspired by some of his concept art (for 5th Element) and aesthetics, I have created these.

This is a campaign for two 1/48 scale (suitable for 28mm gaming) resin kits in the Codename Colossus dieselpunk world. The tank sized MB1 Armoured Walker, and the smaller Velocipede Dragoon kit. They are both from the French forces

Why this new scale? And 28mm isn't 1/48 scale.
Over the years of making kits, I am aware that some of you guys have used my kits for your miniature wargames. I have decided to design the kit more specifically for miniature wargames in the hopes of exposing my products to a new market.

I am well aware that 28mm tall figures roughly translates to 1/56 scale, but due to the heroic proportions of the figures, weapons and equipment at 1/48 scale look more naturalistic to the bulkier figures.



Who am I?
My name is Michael Sng. For the past few years, I have been learning and making mechanized dieselpunk walking tank scale models. My story gave me the opportunity to speak at TED 2016, and meet many amazing people who are blazing the trail, such as Adam Savage.

I was the Chief Product Designer at indie toy makers STIKFAS from 2001 to 2008, and I have since run and fulfilled several successful Kickstarter campaign with one of my designs, so I have a solid track record for delivering products in the toy and hobby space.



this looks to be prefect for either a WGA Grognards or WWI French army for 40K, Dust, Konflict etc so I'm in

These ''one wheel bikes'' are hilarious

NOTE

Attention: Backers from the United Kingdom
Due to changes to the UK VAT rules from 1st January 2021, HMRC is requiring overseas sellers to collect VAT for purchases below £135 ($250 SGD). Kickstarter is not acting as an Online Market Place in the same way that Amazon, eBay and Etsy are, and it is not feasible for me to collect VAT on behalf of the UK.

As a result, I am afraid I would have to request that you only pledge for the physical reward tiers above £135 ($250 SGD), marked UK VAT friendly. After the campaign, I will make the kits available on Etsy for purchase for UK purchase.

I wish it was otherwise, but that is what the rules say. I would rather avoid the packages getting stuck in customs, returned, or incur a large collection fee.


Sob, i'll need to wait for etsy

Those are both truly glorious.

You can now add on the digital STL files if you have pledged for the resin kits

Add Ons

If you have pledged for the resin kits and also want the digital STL files, you can add them on to your pledge amount.
•Add $12 SGD (or $9 USD) for the Velocipede Dragoon digital STL file.

•Add $27 SGD (or $20 USD) for the MB1 Armoured Walker digital STL file.

It's like a pith helmet with a crab under it.

Very cool work = 1/48th sounds a good choice - 1/56 always looks small to me

...aaaand pledged.

Now funded in case anybody was waiting for that before jumping in