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 insaniak wrote:
Does the little sensor unit in between them also rotate? It bugs me that it's not pointing in the same direction as the guy's head

That doesn't worry me. I take it that it is set to a permanent, continuous 'scan' mode so it's always moving, looking for a target, so wherever it's pointing just reflects where it currnetly is in its cycle. As there is some sort of targetting unit built in to the helmet, I would consider both pointing in the same direction to be a bit redundant.

@sockwithaticket - Thanks very much! Glad it turned up ok and met your expectations!

@insaniak - Im glad you like it!

Im afraid the Sensor Unit doesnt rotate (but it will be a different angle on the second pose).

I considered making it a separate part but its just too small, it would be so easy to lose it, and as Conrad points out - its purpose is to locate and track other targets which the pilot is not actively engaging. The pilot could lock onto a target, fire a missile and then the sensor pod on top would help to guide that one while he/she searches for the next victim.

Fair enough, then...

Anvil are having a 20% off sale until July 5th. I just splurged on loads of exo-lord parts, happy bunny.

Did that last night Noticed that the PEQ laser targetters and add-on silencers had disappeared from the webstore though, which is a pity as I was going to get some.

Currently resisting on getting any other Afterlife stuff until I have my Kickstarter order finished with.

 Bull0 wrote:
Anvil are having a 20% off sale until July 5th. I just splurged on loads of exo-lord parts, happy bunny.

Cheers for the heads up

Now I have no excuse not to pick up some Republic commandos.

My order arrived today- first order from Anvil!
Very speedy delivery, well packed, all parts accounted for and in one piece.
The detail is excellent! I am particularly impressed by the Regiments sniper rifles and combat shotguns, they look so much better in the flesh! Are the snipers based on the Accuracy International AS50? they look very similar.
The weapon accessories are also very detailed, you don't realise just how small this pieces are from the webstore.

Colour me impressed, I eagerly await my Afterlife package

Mine did as well, Haighus!

The casts are excellent. I got 6 Crane Wardrones, and the 2 alternate poses he sculpted have the torso separate, so it can be rotated however you like. I think this is a really good idea! I only wish the first two were that way, too since then you'd have 4 leg options with inifinte torso angle possibilities (as it is, you only have 2 leg options with torso possibilities, and 2 with fixed torsos, so those would look repetitive rather quickly).

They're a little smaller than I envisioned, which I'm actually really happy about, as they are easier for me to make use of

So, my wishlist for the Crane drones:

1. Reprint the masters for the first two leg poses to have seprate torsos for the retail release (I am happy with having two of them as single piece, but at retail they should really be separate so folks can buy multiples!)

2. Make more weapon options!! You could sell these as a separate item and most folks would buy it along with the wardrones

Great job on these

Hey All,

Yes as Bull0 kindly brought to everyone's attention, we are having a SUMMER SALE - save 20% on everything until July 5th!

I like to think our kits are competitively priced anyway but with 20% off there are some incredible bargains to be had!


@Haigus -

The PEQ will return at some point, we just need to find time to make a new mould. The Silencer probably wont be back, as I felt the component is rather too fragile, we had a lot of defective sets in manufacturing.

If you wait untill you are done with your KS stuff, there will likely be a whole load more AFTERLIFE figures available! I have a lot of ideas for new stuff after the KS.

Im glad you are happy with the components you recieved - the KS stuff will be even nicer (in my opinion anyway).

The Sniper rifles are not based on any particular rifle, but I looked at a lot of different ones during the design process so its elements from lots of guns.


@RiTides - I am glad they turned up promptly - I am sorry it took several more months than I planned to complete them, but I hope you will agree the wait was worth it.

For the retail pack I havnt decided what to do yet - leave the 4 as they are, make them all one peice, or make them all with poseable torsos. Poseable Torsos are great, but they do make the mould more complex, so I will be reviewing the production quality on the B pack as the mould wears out before I make a final decision.
I would certainly like to make the retail pack with separate legs and torsos if its possible.

Alternative weapon arms are definitely coming up in the future!

A few people have said they are a little smaller than they expected. I hope no one is disappointed. Ill be making a "big" version at some point certainly, as well as smaller, human size drones.


Im hoping to have a video/photos of our "Instigator" vehicle kit tommorow!

So the Instigator is nearing production? Awesome! I'm really stoked for that thing

 Bolognesus wrote:
So the Instigator is nearing production? Awesome! I'm really stoked for that thing

They've got pictures of it on Facebook at the moment: https://www.facebook.com/AnvilIndustry

The Republic's 'Instigator' Assault Reconnaissance Vehicle!
This is the most intricately detailed kit we have ever produced, with 27 separate components allowing lots of different configurations and optional extras!

Soon we will post a video showing all the parts and assembly options. I am really pleased with how this has come out, and cant wait to work on more vehicles in the future!

The Instigator isn't available in our store yet, but will be in the not too distant future.

I pledged for two of them, so I'm excited.

Ooh more drones? Consider me sold! I just got mine in the mail the other day and I am super impressed, best casting quality I have ever gotten (only one noticeable bubble out of 19 figures and it was a spare part anyway)

For those wondering about the scale they were pretty much the perfect height for my needs, here be a scale shot...



I don't suppose I can order like 30 more of the heads though? I found a great use for the few extra ones I had. Behold, a Dreamforge drone!

 Anvils Hammer wrote:
@RiTides - I am glad they turned up promptly - I am sorry it took several more months than I planned to complete them, but I hope you will agree the wait was worth it.

For the retail pack I havnt decided what to do yet - leave the 4 as they are, make them all one peice, or make them all with poseable torsos. Poseable Torsos are great, but they do make the mould more complex, so I will be reviewing the production quality on the B pack as the mould wears out before I make a final decision.
I would certainly like to make the retail pack with separate legs and torsos if its possible.

Alternative weapon arms are definitely coming up in the future!

A few people have said they are a little smaller than they expected. I hope no one is disappointed. Ill be making a "big" version at some point certainly, as well as smaller, human size drones.

Im hoping to have a video/photos of our "Instigator" vehicle kit tommorow!

That all sounds great! Obviously I'm hoping posable torsos wins out . You will then be able to sell loads more of these, even to those of us who already got some!

I agree with Cain, the height is perfect. And I love the head bit, too, putting a few in the weapons pack might make sense

Looking forward to seeing the vehicle!

 Commander Cain wrote:

I don't suppose I can order like 30 more of the heads though? I found a great use for the few extra ones I had. Behold, a Dreamforge drone!

That's a very cool idea, well done!

Purchase made, and now.. I wait!

Is it here yet?

 solkan wrote:

 Bolognesus wrote:
So the Instigator is nearing production? Awesome! I'm really stoked for that thing

They've got pictures of it on Facebook at the moment: https://www.facebook.com/AnvilIndustry

The Republic's 'Instigator' Assault Reconnaissance Vehicle!
This is the most intricately detailed kit we have ever produced, with 27 separate components allowing lots of different configurations and optional extras!

Soon we will post a video showing all the parts and assembly options. I am really pleased with how this has come out, and cant wait to work on more vehicles in the future!

The Instigator isn't available in our store yet, but will be in the not too distant future.

I pledged for two of them, so I'm excited.

Nice! That's going to be one hell of a kit to paint up

 Commander Cain wrote:
Ooh more drones? Consider me sold! I just got mine in the mail the other day and I am super impressed, best casting quality I have ever gotten (only one noticeable bubble out of 19 figures and it was a spare part anyway)

For those wondering about the scale they were pretty much the perfect height for my needs, here be a scale shot...



I don't suppose I can order like 30 more of the heads though? I found a great use for the few extra ones I had. Behold, a Dreamforge drone!

Paulson Games had heads like that but when I tried to find them to link for you I am unable to run them down.

Glad the PEQ will be making a return Pity about the silencer, but the reasoning for removing it is solid.

Fair enough as regards design inspiration for the sniper rifles, although they really do look like AS50's. Certainly not a criticism IMO!

I have actually got some Afterlife components to compare with, having also ordered the Commando Shield set, and yes, they are of the highest quality, with probably the Regiments pieces being close. All excellent stuff though.

Can't wait for the Instigator, so glad I pledged for that!

Hi everyone,

Here are the photos of our latest KS miniatures to go into production.

We are actually nearing the end of the KS (finally!), so starting fairly soon, the KS miniatures will start to appear in the store!


New Commando Snipers -



Support Pulse Mech with Auto-Howitzers -



Aleksander Malik 'The Technician' and his monsterous bodyguard 'Preacher'



Malik's surgical team, and a recent "patient".


The Instigator ARV - Our most detailed kit so far, 27 components!





Cheers,

Joel

As someone who's making my Warhammer 40k PDF army using Anvil Industries stuff, I can't begin to explain how excited I am for that jeep.

As a longtime observer / future customer I just wanted to say that I think these latest models are some of your best yet. The surgical team and Malik in particular are fantastic.

Love the surgical team, and the Instigator is all sorts of awesome.

somehow the face of malik reminds me of Dr. Mc Coy...

Love the Instigator. I think I have one coming. The medical team and the patient all turned out really great!

Man, I hope my pledge included the surgical team.

Faboo.. love everything I'm seeing. That Street Doc is perfect... oh wait.. this isn't Shadowrun.. teehee

I love that surgical team! (especially the gal).

Kinda wish it was included in my pledge but i probably wouldn't have had time to paint them before they're available in retail anyway so no harm done.

Wow. That surgical team is a new high water mark for your range, Joel. Got any fluff on them you'd be willing to share?

It is all looking good I am pretty sure I have got the surgical team and the Instigator in my pledge, so looking forward to their arrival!

With the Commando snipers- is the attachment between the large scope and the gun itself some kind of tactical light, or smaller, lower powered scope? Looks good eitherway

WIP: Insigators