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I got the last Santa off the site, I can't wait to paint that bad-boy up!

@Target and Commander Cain- The current "double tap" is Steam Lord scale, a touch smaller than the GW storm bolter but still too large for a regular human in my opinion, but ill be very interested to see a photo if Commander Cain can post one.

Im scaling down a fair few of the guns to human proportions, and if you are wanting 75, i can definitely arrange a scaled down double tap. To further help with making it more "human scale" I would probably exchange the double drum mag for a double stick/curved mag, as this would be less bulky. what do you think?

@Andilus Greatsword - he looks awesome! cheers for that, someone posted stats in the thread for using Santa as a tooled up Chaos Lord, which I thought was pretty appropriate... :p

@Rusty Robot, I am personally interested in that sort of thing, but I only plan to focus on miniatures and conversion parts for the foreseeable future because my list of planned projects is seemingly endless!
Id like to work on terrain elements and similar at some point, but it wont realistically be for at least a year.

@Asherian Command - It used to be set up like that, so that any option could be "none" . At the moment Legs has a "none" option because there is currently only one choice!

Having too many options can get pretty confusing for both me and the customer, and if someone wants say, just the legs, torso and head, they can get those parts separately.

When I "re launch" the Steam Lords in a few weeks with the new legs, this is something I will look at again.


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The CAD file for the bionic legs is complete and has been sent to the printers, watch this space!

Joel

Just please make sure we can still get the complete sets as they are, (or maybe with an option for discounted arm/weapon sets as well when buying full sets)

I'd also like to see some more torso variations. Perhaps using some different kinds of inspiration, with multiple kinds of "Arcane Reactor" holes (round, triangular, etc). Even heads to go with them. I know Mantic has done some similar stuff, but I have existing models and Steam Lords I'd like to be able to work these into. Perhaps some heavily-riveted movie-inspired "MK2 Iron Armour" could work well across several genres and figure ranges. There are some new Kromlech legs just crying out for this kind of torso and head...

 scipio.au wrote:
I'd also like to see some more torso variations. Perhaps using some different kinds of inspiration, with multiple kinds of "Arcane Reactor" holes (round, triangular, etc). Even heads to go with them. I know Mantic has done some similar stuff, but I have existing models and Steam Lords I'd like to be able to work these into. Perhaps some heavily-riveted movie-inspired "MK2 Iron Armour" could work well across several genres and figure ranges. There are some new Kromlech legs just crying out for this kind of torso and head...

Torso Variation is definitely a thing to have, though in regards to the head and torso combo you have above, i would be happy to see that on a "Undead Mechanical Menace" style of unit. You know the kind that always threatens to come back... Add a kreig style tooth design to the chin for the half skull look. just without the gas muzzle.

 Anvils Hammer wrote:
@Target and Commander Cain- The current "double tap" is Steam Lord scale, a touch smaller than the GW storm bolter but still too large for a regular human in my opinion, but ill be very interested to see a photo if Commander Cain can post one.

Im scaling down a fair few of the guns to human proportions, and if you are wanting 75, i can definitely arrange a scaled down double tap. To further help with making it more "human scale" I would probably exchange the double drum mag for a double stick/curved mag, as this would be less bulky. what do you think?

@Andilus Greatsword - he looks awesome! cheers for that, someone posted stats in the thread for using Santa as a tooled up Chaos Lord, which I thought was pretty appropriate... :p

@Rusty Robot, I am personally interested in that sort of thing, but I only plan to focus on miniatures and conversion parts for the foreseeable future because my list of planned projects is seemingly endless!
Id like to work on terrain elements and similar at some point, but it wont realistically be for at least a year.

@Asherian Command - It used to be set up like that, so that any option could be "none" . At the moment Legs has a "none" option because there is currently only one choice!

Having too many options can get pretty confusing for both me and the customer, and if someone wants say, just the legs, torso and head, they can get those parts separately.

When I "re launch" the Steam Lords in a few weeks with the new legs, this is something I will look at again.


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The CAD file for the bionic legs is complete and has been sent to the printers, watch this space!

Joel

A more human scaled one would be absolutely awesome, and I second the idea of using a stick/curved/box mag as the drums are a bit overly large for a human sized model. If you were to scale one down, how long do you think it would be before it'd be released? I don't want to rush genius, but I'm hoping to have these to use/paint up for Adepticon (mid/end of April). If it helped I wouldn't even mind prepaying for the 75 I'd need to show you wouldn't be developing a new product for no reason

Feel free to shoot me a pm if you need anything or want to arrange something on the smaller version - now I'm excited!

I will say nothing for now the proof is in the pudding

Well I shot some absolutely horrible photos for you Target. Camera is down so I had to use the 'ol IPod.

Despite the fuzziness you can see that Anvil's gun is a tad smaller and thinner than a SB



Apologies for having already chopped the gun up, I decided to make it wrist mounted!



And here you can see that it is fairly big, but still useable for IG should you so wish.



Gah, what shameful pictures, so bad I am going to spoiler them!

Thanks Cain, the pictures really helped. I think it might work, but is a bit big and I definitely wouldn't want to stare at an army of guys holding mini fridges with barrels

Providing Anvil is up for making the scaled down version, my wallet is ready and happy to prepay even!

I'd happily jump in on a pre-pay if it gets it done fast. I could use 40 to start with some guard sized models. Lord knows I've dropped far more on kickstarters

the full size version runs at £1

the smaller version will be 70p.

Everyone who wants a human size double tap carbine with twin box mag - PM me with the number of guns you want to pre order.

If its enough, Ill be sure to include it with the other smaller guns.

TORSOS - Id also like more varients, for both Steam Lords and human scale models.. but im not gene enhanced with two hearts and a third lung, im normal human and can only sculpt so fast.. Ill see about more torsos in a few months tiem.

Cheers,

Joel

Perfectly reasonable. PM'd

 Hulksmash wrote:
Perfectly reasonable. PM'd

You better not jump me in line!!

Nah, i mentioned you get first dibs

 Hulksmash wrote:
Nah, i mentioned you get first dibs

Good, I really need to be able to expand my bajillion points of GK's even further. mmmm more painting to procrastinate on.

Wife's going on a week long trip. I'm gonna get a chance to catch up on my painting!

 Vain wrote:

Torso Variation is definitely a thing to have, though in regards to the head and torso combo you have above, i would be happy to see that on a "Undead Mechanical Menace" style of unit. You know the kind that always threatens to come back... Add a kreig style tooth design to the chin for the half skull look. just without the gas muzzle.

Well, obviously proportions would have to be reworked to fit in with the existing Steam Lords, but it does seem like a kinda obvious style to do 2-4 torsos in while also staying with the Steam Lords-and-compatable-ranges ethos and being something new to this style of miniature at the same time.

If the line is expanded later on to also have figures inspired by sci-fi movies like "Terminator" (robot skeletons and the like) I could definitely see them there as well. But in the short term, I'd love to see some for the Steam Lords!

I'm waiting for those legs to show back up before I make my first order, but I'm really liking what I've seen so far.

Any plans to do Servo Arms in the future?

Just had a couple more friends oddly enough ask me about what I do for stormbolters on human sized models, and I directed them here. Something tells me you're going to have quite a few orders for that puppy once it comes out!

@Scipio - its added to the list then!! quite far down the list, I warn you!

@Barzam - back pack mounted mechanical arms are definately somthing I intend to release at some point, but its not an immediate priority.

@target - the smaller double tap will be included in the next run of guns, including a few smaller assault rifles.


Im making progress with the CAD for the new legs, this is the replacement for the medieval legs, the main difference, other than rescalling, is the updated Kneepad, what do you guys think?

At this stage all the parts can be freely changed and moved around, so I can tweak almost anything.

I will be doing at least a couple more armour styles in the next few weeks I hope.

Cheers,

Joel

Very nice indeed! The back of the leg looks less cluttered than the previous ones. No tweaking needed for this pair, get cracking on others!

 Anvils Hammer wrote:

@Barzam - back pack mounted mechanical arms are definately somthing I intend to release at some point, but its not an immediate priority.

That's awesome news! My Iron Warriors will thank you.

Also, those legs look great! I thought the original versions looked good, but these look even better! I know I'll be getting some of those for sure. I'm kind of curious, are you updating all of the figure parts with CAD designed 3D printed sculpts?

@Commander Cain - Its not finnished yet, Ive added a bit more piping to the back, but not as much as the previous lot so they will have a cleaner look to them.

Im going to complete this pair first and test the resin components, before I start serious work on other styles.

@Barzam - Most but not all. all future components will be either 100% CAD or a combination of CAD parts and traditional sculpting.

Generally organic parts like flesh, hair, clothe are better in putty, and all mechanical parts will be 3D printer based.

Cheers,

Joel

Its been far to long, but I have some NEW PRODUCT!

Multi Pose Bionic Legs, both medium "marine" and small "guardsman" scales.



The Kits are both multi-part, with a few extra bits in the medium scale, and can be assembled in virtually any pose with different option parts.

Medium front and back -






The Small size -



These kits are great for special character builds and converting existing miniatures. For more general "rank and file" I will be releasing some "pre assembled" bionic leg sets, for those of you who dont want to glue a dozen tiny bits together but still want some bionic legs!

Im hoping to have the new Steam Lord Legs out by the middle of next week.

Cheers,

Joel

*Quietly adds to his wishlist and moves along.*

so how long before these are released ? I want both sets don't ask why but I do even though I have no money at the moment …………. Any body want to buy a kidney or a lung

I forgot to say FRIGGIN AMAZING !!!!!!

Beautiful! You realize that if you whip up a fully bionic torso and head we can build an army of drones right? That's a whole new faction right there!

Wow. The options on the medium kit are super awesome.

 Commander Cain wrote:
Beautiful! You realize that if you whip up a fully bionic torso and head we can build an army of drones right? That's a whole new faction right there!

I support the idea of steamlord full conversion cyborgs. Good beefy human robots/cyborgs are all to rare.
DOWN WITH SKELETONS!!!

All you need to offer now are bionoc torsoes, and people can make Skitarii completely from your offerings.

Which is so tempting, I need to stop thinking about it.

I saw the update on Facebook before I saw the update on the site. Holy crap those look awesome! I'm still going to try and wait a bit for the regular Steamlord knight legs though. Considering how these look, I can't wait to see how the redesigned legs are going to turn out.

I fully intend to make a combat Servitor out of your bionics bits.