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Really digging that skull mask. It would make a great addition to the line of Regiment heads (minus the hat!)

I dont know what i'm more pleased with - the banner, which was super fun to sculpt with some new techniques, or the fact that my rendering software allows me to make the brass rod actually look like brass rod..



The command banner upgrade sprue will be included with Trench Fighter pre orders for FREE, and will include 2 banners with arms, and three banner choices! It will retail for at least £6 when we release it in January.

Love the flag, but the feet seem over large or perhaps the legs short.

I believe it is the ankles and the feet. While it probably wouldn't be that noticeable in person it certainly does have a sense of swollen cankles from this view.

Anvil - Will the banner guys be supplied with brass rod? I have some but having the perfect diameter supplied with would be awesome.

Are there any size comparisons with Anvil minis vs newer GW human-sized stuff like Genestealer cults? I love the designs but the scale looks so weird in renders and photos, the heads and limbs look so big and thick even in comparison to GW heroic scale. Maybe if I could see a good photo comparison they would look better.

@Kestral - Yeah the feet can often look over size in renders - and they are oversize in real life. Its the heroic scaling.

When the models are on the table and only 30mm tall, they look more correctly proportioned, the exagerated feet/hands/weapons helps make the models sturdier for gaming and also easier to paint, so generally more user friendly.

The regiments range is actually a little less heroically proportioned than a lot of GW's range.

@Mymearan - Got a Cadian sitting around somewhere? This image -



Might help - its shows the existing regiments parts right next to a Cadian. Ive not seen Genestealer cult up close, but I would assume they are broadly similar to Cadians.. We will buy a box and do some conversions..

The new stuff for the Trench Fighters is made to exactly the same scale/proportions as the regiments figure shown in the image above.

When I render them, they can end up on screen up to 10 times larger than real life, which makes them look a bit odd.

Compared to the closest competing product (style wise) Forgeworld Death Korp models are more realistically proportioned than our Regiments stuff, which makes them better for collectors/painters, but not so good for beginners and gamers (my own personal opinion)

@Mlaw - Yeah we are going to supply brass rod cut to the right lenght and filed down on the ends neatly - easier for everyone if we buy/prep the rod in bulk. Not everyone has brass rod and the correct tools to work with it.

Anybody know how these will scale with the FW Krieg Models? Interested to try some gasmask-less models.

I don't see an option to add field radios in the trench fighter pre-order.

Also a bit confused about how the heavy weapons work. I want to order 3 infantry squads and 2 heavy weapon squads, but the wording in the instructions makes it sound like you will replace infantry models with heavy weapons rather than just selecting them for the heavy weapon squads.

Fantastic stuff from Anvil lately. That 3D regiment designer is such a time-wasting rabbithole :p

I think that trumpet needs to be a lot less "heroic scale". Weapons and banners can get away with being rather chunky, but that trumpet feels very off to me.

Well I placed my order, my Imperial Knights finally get their infantry!

 Anvils Hammer wrote:
@Kestral - Yeah the feet can often look over size in renders - and they are oversize in real life. Its the heroic scaling.

When the models are on the table and only 30mm tall, they look more correctly proportioned, the exagerated feet/hands/weapons helps make the models sturdier for gaming and also easier to paint, so generally more user friendly.

The regiments range is actually a little less heroically proportioned than a lot of GW's range.

@Mymearan - Got a Cadian sitting around somewhere? This image -



Might help - its shows the existing regiments parts right next to a Cadian. Ive not seen Genestealer cult up close, but I would assume they are broadly similar to Cadians.. We will buy a box and do some conversions..

The new stuff for the Trench Fighters is made to exactly the same scale/proportions as the regiments figure shown in the image above.

When I render them, they can end up on screen up to 10 times larger than real life, which makes them look a bit odd.

Compared to the closest competing product (style wise) Forgeworld Death Korp models are more realistically proportioned than our Regiments stuff, which makes them better for collectors/painters, but not so good for beginners and gamers (my own personal opinion)

@Mlaw - Yeah we are going to supply brass rod cut to the right lenght and filed down on the ends neatly - easier for everyone if we buy/prep the rod in bulk. Not everyone has brass rod and the correct tools to work with it.

Thanks, although I specifically asked for newer stuff because the plastic Cadians are such bad models and their proportions are a lot worse than newer humanoids.

 Zywus wrote:
I think that trumpet needs to be a lot less "heroic scale". Weapons and banners can get away with being rather chunky, but that trumpet feels very off to me.

Agreed. The trumpet as-is looks like a funnel stuck to a length of PVC pipe bends. I wouldn't want to put my mouth anywhere near that.

Just wanted to put in a good word for Anvil's first-rate customer service.

Finally got some long-coveted Black Ops Exolords - not only were Anvil happy to swap some parts I ordered by mistake, but they actually hand-delivered something to my home to save me the postage fee as one of their staff lives near me!

good guys Anvil

DarkSoldier wrote:

 Zywus wrote:
I think that trumpet needs to be a lot less "heroic scale". Weapons and banners can get away with being rather chunky, but that trumpet feels very off to me.

Agreed. The trumpet as-is looks like a funnel stuck to a length of PVC pipe bends. I wouldn't want to put my mouth anywhere near that.

You've never lived until you've played a PVC trumpet my friend.



It is big though.. like a lego accessory or something. However, it's an opportunity to convert it to be more grimdark. Wires and hoses and tubes coming out of it and fit the end with a speaker. It'll look like it was designed by John Blanche himself.

Nah. It's not really grimdark until it's crudely stitched to someone's face.

I finally painted an Afterlife model!!



http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/180/339830.page#9070602

I got around to painting the Goliath Battlesuit I picked up when I was in England. Now I just need to get the armored up version.

 Barzam wrote:
I got around to painting the Goliath Battlesuit I picked up when I was in England. Now I just need to get the armored up version.

This is great. You must keep painting more Afterlife, as it is the only thing that might stir me up to actually paint my own!

Nerdfest just painted up some C-48 mechs for me and they look mighty fine I think!



These are on 32mm bases - the models come with 40mm, but fit on these really nicely, imo

 RiTides wrote:
Nerdfest just painted up some C-48 mechs for me and they look mighty fine I think!



These are on 32mm bases - the models come with 40mm, but fit on these really nicely, imo

I badly want a squad of those to do a Black Ops 3 themed scenario but haven't been able to set aside the funds. Those look great

 RiTides wrote:
Nerdfest just painted up some C-48 mechs for me and they look mighty fine I think!

Spoiler:

These are on 32mm bases - the models come with 40mm, but fit on these really nicely, imo

They look fantastic - wow!

What game are you using them for if not Afterlife?

Dang, Nerdfest does it again! A nice striking but simple paintjob. I may just do something like that for my own drones..

They might also make pretty good Spectres for a Titanfall 2 themed game!

They are even better in a game of Afterlife!

Recently "The Expanse" is getting more more attractive, I loved the 1st season of the TV series.
Consequently I dived deep into the books, I like it even more.
See my first Martian Marine: “Who are we? MMC!”.



More: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/general_scifi.html

 AAN wrote:
Recently "The Expanse" is getting more more attractive, I loved the 1st season of the TV series.
Consequently I dived deep into the books, I like it even more.
See my first Martian Marine: “Who are we? MMC!”.



More: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/general_scifi.html

That is how I want mine to look!

Are the Trenchers still on track for end of January?

Can't wait to get my platoon!

Morning all,

I'm sorry I've been so rubbish at replying on here lately. Things have been non stop busy since before Christmas!

Some really great painted figures here! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to put up photos!

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The Trench Fighter parts are making good progress through the stages of development.

The trumpet is finished, and is about half the bulk of the original sculpt, looks much nicer!

@Nostrodamus - I'm sorry I didnt catch your question about Heavy weapons in the pre order - I hope you were able to get it sorted ok, email me if you are unsure about what youve pre ordered.

Regarding timing, we are going to start shipping today or early next week, but only some of the orders which dont need the new legs or guns.

If your order contained the long greatcoats and Phase Carbines (by far the most popular choices) then they will start shipping in January and hopefully be fully shipped by mid Feb.

If you ordered short great coats or shotguns, those are coming up nexy but add a week or two before we can start shipping them.

Charlie and Daniel will be making and shipping pre orders while I am finishing off CAD sculpting and mold making.

I want to be done with the Trench Fighters as soon as possible so we can A.release them generally and B. get on with some new Afterlife models, but I never rush - quality always comes first.

I appreciate your patience!

 Fifty wrote:

That is how I want mine to look!

Thanks!

 Fifty wrote:

 AAN wrote:
Recently "The Expanse" is getting more more attractive, I loved the 1st season of the TV series.
Consequently I dived deep into the books, I like it even more.
See my first Martian Marine: “Who are we? MMC!”.



More: http://www.adpublishing.de/html/general_scifi.html

That is how I want mine to look!

Figure looks great...is that an afterlife or one of the regiments guys?