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I like it except the head, i hope there will be different options.

Hey,

Attached is a quick photo showing the head options will be supplied.

On the left is the neck ring with the armour plates closed and folded in to protect the helmet from virtually anything.

The head/sensor/neck ring assembly is separate so it would be relatively easy to replace it entirely with something else.

Joel

That's perfect, Joel. Exactly how I was hoping it'd turn out.

@anvils Hammer: see I'm looking at the thighs and legs too. I don't see a huge problem in, if i pick up the model, to make tweaks to it to add other gear down there. In my minds eye I see veteran pilots strapping larger personal arms on the legs somewhere where the hands can get at them and use them.

That is good to know, so i can put a zaku head on there

We are making rapid progress on the Vanguard pledges for our Kickstarter project now.

Here are the first two resin copies of the Goliath Assault Mech, with a 3D printed 28mm figure for scale.

We will make the production mould tomorrow so soon there will be hundreds stomping around!

Looks awesome!

Stunning work Joel.

How soon after Vanguard ships will they be available?
Getting Vanguard but I'm going to want MORE...

Yes, yes Joel. The Goliath heavy mech is all very well and good.

But tell us more about THIS...

Awesome, mechs,

@Snrub looks like a heavy duty endoscope to me

Thanks Jehan. I really, REALLY didn't need that image stuck in my head.

The 'mechs are 55mm? How big of a base is that? Because I'd rather have a pair or seven of those badass looking deals than my current Sentinels...

Thanks very much guys!

 plastictrees wrote:
How soon after Vanguard ships will they be available?
Getting Vanguard but I'm going to want MORE...

The retail version will be out around 6 weeks after Vangaurd ships - it will probably be a pack of two with another Leg pose and possibly some alternative weapon options.

If you want another copy of the Vanguard version, to ship with your pledge, I can figure out a price and ship you another one if you want?

@Snrub - Thats our new heavy duty endoscope!

(Actually the Mauler Drill from the Vanguard pledge, which again will be available at retail in the next couple of months with a few extra poses)

@Frankenberry - Its a 50mm base. I think the Sentinel is a 60mm base and its also probably two or three times as bulky as the goliath.. I will probably make bigger mechs at some point though, they are fun to design!

Cheers,

Joel

Any chance you're going to start selling the heavy weapon platform weapons in 5 packs? So some of us can take advantage of swapping weapons out?

Had a nice parcel waiting for me after work today

Loving the Goliath, going to start putting it together tonight, rather like the breaching drill as well even though I thought I wouldnt.

Must admit theres a bit of flash running round the exclusive figures sprue, something I've never experienced with an Anvil product before, but they should clean up ok.

Now I just need to paint my inital figures aswell and I'll be good to go for the Alpha rules

Hulksmash wrote:Any chance you're going to start selling the heavy weapon platform weapons in 5 packs? So some of us can take advantage of swapping weapons out?

Hi, Yes if you mean the Taurus Tractor weapons, we will sell those separately, just need to get the product listings sorted out.

edlowe wrote:Must admit theres a bit of flash running round the exclusive figures sprue

Hi Ed, glad you like the goliath. Sorry about the flash, if it takes longer than a minute or two per model to clean up, or is messing up any detail, just let us know and we will ship a replacement sprue immediately.


Here are some more figures from the Vanguard which will be available at retail shortly. Unity Council Marines in Tracer Light Exo-Mechs, a commander and heavy weapons specialist.

The models look a bit grainy in places from the 3D printing process but bear in mind they are shown much bigger than real size!





Cheers

Joel

The light mechs look very cool indeed!

That's exactly what I meant Joel. Thanks, makes the 15 I'm about to order with missile launchers better knowing I can get the cannons or other weapons for them later

So that's what the light mechs are. I like the idea of having guys in exo skeletons carrying around heavy weaponry like that. Will the weapon itself be swappable, or is he only able to use the Ajax's grenade launcher?

Very nice! They are just what I imagine future armour to look like.

 Barzam wrote:
So that's what the light mechs are. I like the idea of having guys in exo skeletons carrying around heavy weaponry like that. Will the weapon itself be swappable, or is he only able to use the Ajax's grenade launcher?

The grenade launcher is a separate piece, so yes.

Well looks like this month's wages ain't going to last long. Already ordered some republic grenadiers. now are the heads sculpted on or a separate piece?

Also keep up the great work Anvil, great quality casts so far, no miscast, flash or anything. Awesome quality.

Sierra, most of the heads come attached to the bodies if memory serves. Something to do with Joel being able to sculpt more detail onto them that way.
There are one or two that are un-attached and can be posed.

Right, thanks for the help mate

Decided to order some sniper scopes and a set of those minigun tractors, will be interesting to see how they turn out.

 sierra 1247 wrote:
Well looks like this month's wages ain't going to last long. Already ordered some republic grenadiers. now are the heads sculpted on or a separate piece?

Also keep up the great work Anvil, great quality casts so far, no miscast, flash or anything. Awesome quality.

Thanks very much! I am glad you are pleased with the product so far.

To further clarify Snrub's response - Most heads are attached, and in the case of the Grenadiers, all of them are attached. This is because the design includes a bit of heavy duty ballistic cloth sealing the helmet to the neck armour ring, so it wouldnt be feasible to have separate heads.

More generally, I am trying to keep the number of components to a minimum so that the kits are more user friendly.

Cheers

Joel

 BrookM wrote:
Decided to order some sniper scopes and a set of those minigun tractors, will be interesting to see how they turn out.

Bought a couple of tractors not so long ago, think you will be quite impressed with the detail and quality of the castings.

 Anvils Hammer wrote:

 sierra 1247 wrote:
Well looks like this month's wages ain't going to last long. Already ordered some republic grenadiers. now are the heads sculpted on or a separate piece?

Also keep up the great work Anvil, great quality casts so far, no miscast, flash or anything. Awesome quality.

Thanks very much! I am glad you are pleased with the product so far.

To further clarify Snrub's response - Most heads are attached, and in the case of the Grenadiers, all of them are attached. This is because the design includes a bit of heavy duty ballistic cloth sealing the helmet to the neck armour ring, so it wouldnt be feasible to have separate heads.

More generally, I am trying to keep the number of components to a minimum so that the kits are more user friendly.

Cheers

Joel

I just got the Grenadiers this afternoon. Lovely kit, I see what you mean about the heads actually it does seem easier. Brilliant casting and great customer service. Thanks very much

You guys used to post on trollforged right? Looks good, I'm gonna have to grab a few of those medium exo suits.