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When the time is right, please link us to the new company you're working for/with... mech designs sound very interesting!

 paulson games wrote:
Another possible change for future stuff is doing some items in metal, it cuts down the amount of time I need to spend doing the casting and also lets me do smaller parts that are too fragile in resin. The larger stuff (like mech parts) will stay in resin but small items like the infantry weapons will likely go metal and hopefully I can drop their costs slightly.

I know they're busy, but if you're thinking about going with metal, maybe you could look into Trollcast instead. It sounds like really good stuff.

Updates.

The website is up and running again. I've been able to enlist some help to take over casting which allows me to focus on design work and my other job while making parts available again (in limited quantities).

Here's a couple roughs I was working on and wanted to see what you guys think. I'm also considering working on revised versions of the missile launchers. So if you have any thoughts on changes you'd like to see on my older models or comments on the WIP stuff please fire away as I'd like to hear your thoughts.

A couple Qs.

Do you guys like the idea of a dual auto cannon set up?

Single & dual lasers?

Are the mecha beam cannons too large? Would they be better if they were resized slightly smaller?

Do you like sensors being included on the weapon or would you prefer versions of them without the sensor?



Dual AC






Single laser




Dual Laser




Older designs for reference - Long beam gun, long rail gun, med beam gun, medium rail gun, underslung railgun





WIP

That dual AC needs some kind of ammo hopper or something to represent the insane load of ammunition it would go through after a few short bursts. The front end looks fine to me.

I am digging that laser though.

Glad to see you're back up and running! I was worried about how I was going to get my Broadsides set up without your railguns.

Also, scale shots next to something.

Scale shots would be nice, I am thinking the Dual ACs would work nicely on my Landraider to help give it a "Variant" feel.

Nice looking work....now about those Robotech models you where working on....

I love that dual AC! But yes, some kind of ammo hopper and feed system would be great.

Nice stuff, BUT yes, need next to a model to get an idea of scale...

I think the dual burst cannons might be nice for an XV9 - but I don't run that version....(who needs more S5 shots at 18" in a tau army?????).

welcome back!!!!

Here's a scale shot of my various mech parts.





If you are wodnering how they look on other company's models then google is probably your answer.

Here's a couple reviews people have done. (these are not my photos or posts)


http://commander-nearsight.blogspot.com/2012/09/review-paulson-games-mecha-bits.html

http://www.advancedtautactica.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=17898&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=paulson

http://remotepresence.blogspot.com/2012/09/product-review-paulson-games-guns.html

Having bought from you twice, I have to say I'm really liking these new designs. The dual autocannon would be great for making an XV9 conversion. I also really like the lasers...they would work nicely as Tau plasma rifles...the dual being a great way to convert Shas'o R'Myr. Keep up the great work!

You know what would be awesome? Hands to hold the rifles. That might even be enough to persuade me to keep my Tau.


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Whole mecha in the same scale as the guns would be even better, of course...

I am SOOOOO glad your store is back up and runing.

It wasn't 10 minutes after I found the store back online ans I threw Paulson Games another $100 order! his mech and infantry weapon line up is IMO the undisputed champ of advanced tech bitz for the 28- 54 mm scalre range. His bits aren't suitable replacements for certain 40k weaponry (though they clearly aren't meant as such.)....they are clearly SUPERIOR in design and each new stage of his development exceeds his previous efforts!

Plese don't scare me by closing down your shop again.


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JoshInJapan wrote:
You know what would be awesome? Hands to hold the rifles. That might even be enough to persuade me to keep my Tau.
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That would be cool. I'd also kill for a new design for feet and Calves of mecha suits. I'd snip the legs off of all of my Battlesuits for a killer new design that didn't look like birds feet.

Thanks Tim

I'm glad that the designs feel like they are imrpoving. I've run into a odd situation as I'm capable of modelling much more advanced looking stuff but in a way I have to keep it dialed back in order to keep a uniform look with my older parts. Hopefully I can provide a peek of my other project soon as it shows off a lot more of what I've learned in regards to 3-D.

A lot of people have been asking for a rescaled version of the beam guns so here's a set in the underslung style, would be roughly the same length as the laser cannons & autocannons.

I wanted to get some opinions on the rear end of the underslung beamers. Do you guys prefer the top or bottom version?

Hmm- would it be possible to make the diagonally pointed downward cylinder, point diagonally up instead? I know it's underslung, but that should be behind the arm, anyway. I think that would make it look more natural.

 RiTides wrote:
Hmm- would it be possible to make the diagonally pointed downward cylinder, point diagonally up instead? I know it's underslung, but that should be behind the arm, anyway. I think that would make it look more natural.

#1-4 1 being the top, 4 being the bottom.

For me it's #3, without question!

looks sweet! #4 then #3.

Your stuff looks great as always Paulson, no surprise there.

I must ask though, what ever happened to XV8-compatible mech arms? I desperately want to use your awesome rifles but without equally awesome arms to allow the mech to hold the rifle properly it doesn't come together quite right.

I think that #3 looks great, followed by #2.

those are cool.

Now, to figure out how the heck to magnetize them to my suits...

Do you design them with this in mind?

Nothing specific in the design towards magnetizing. If you have a dremmel tool it would be a fairly simple process to add magnets to any type of model. (the resin s very easy to work with)

The cylinder forms a generic elbow, once you determine the angle you want it displayed at that'd likely be the ideal place to drill out and add a magnet.

Number 3 for me, looks pretty cool! mind you they're all nice designs that you do!

I made a couple small updates since the last render and I've sent the parts are off to the printer. I went with option #2 as it had the lead in feedback that I've gotten. The resin is quite easy to work with so It should be a fairly simple task to rearrange or remove the cylinders if desired.

I should have final pics in hand within the next two weeks, and a Jan 1st release date for all 3 of the new parts. (knock on wood)


I'm also having my missile launcher model reprinted, I made some minor adjustments to it to help with the casting. The sensor was made slightly more shallow and the rear vent was reworked which will hopefully cause less wear on the molds and result in cleaner casts.

I think option 2 is the best design for the fore arm replacement weapon system, it makes nore sense that the extra techy bitz would lean downward to avoid getting in the way, so I think you are on the right path.

Any news on those Flying saucer UFO models you showed pics of?

Just got my shipment of Paulson resin and I can't wait to start converting my Crisis Suits using these bits. These are fantastic! I'm just bummed that after next week my models are going to be on a container ship for two months taking the slow route to Australia, while I fly over. This has got me really craving playing my Tau now.

Thanks for everything, Paulson!

P.S. Oh yeah, and thanks for the bonus Rail Rifles - now I'll have to order more to outfit a full unit!

It truly is the beginning of the Apocalypse; the newest batch of parts is complete and in-stock ahead of schedual.

If that isn't a sign of impending oblivion I don't know what is.



Here are the pics, (I was having some lighting difficulties today, I'll try and update withbetter qualitity pics shortly).














Also I thought I'd share a peek of one of my other projects. This is still in progress, it's currently about 50% complete. Once I've finished the detailing I'll adjust the pose to make it more dramatic. I'll give some more details about the game setting and miniatures when I'm able.









Comparison shots alongside one of the previous Robotech models.







Alternate with standard arms, this exact rifle won't be used but was using for testing the scale. (It will have it's own rifle)




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 SonicPara wrote:
I must ask though, what ever happened to the arms?

Arms and hands are being worked on. It'll probably be a ways off though.

I will buy many of these mecha.

Looking at that mecha again. i think that could be an excellent heavy-support style unit, especially in a 54mm size.

I would love to see that and a lighter, more agile meca of a similar size, perhaps with flight capabilities. Make them compatible with your existing 54mm mecha weapon range and I think you might have a couple of big sellers.