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That's a Tec-9, not an Uzi.

Still cool though!

 MLaw wrote:

The Private Military Contractors are shaping up to be our largest Regiments release so far!

These guns are not compatible with our regular rifle arms, so will be sculpted and cast with PMC arms attache

Love the KSG. My friend has one and we've shot it several times. Kicks like a mule but it's a freakin beast!

The KSG would help make good Satedan/Genii units.

@Barzam - Yes the builder will be updated at some point with all the new parts, and also new weapon options and shoulder pads which are missing.
Probably not immediately though.. we are busy enough just trying to get the parts out the doors!

@Mlaw - I challenged people to name the guns on facebook.. the most common error was actually mistaking the MAC-10 for an Uzi.

The pistols/machine pistols will initially be available on "mixed" variety sprues, but we will look at offering sprues with all of one kind on there.

Available now

http://anvilindustry.co.uk/Regiments/private-military-contractor-pmc-militia-modern

lol, the mix up is actually worse than that on my part. I thought the bottom one was a micro uzi and the Tec 9 was a Mac 10. So definitely my bad. I will hide my head in shame now..

EDIT:
WOW.. the range has a LOT of great stuff. Some really crucial stuff in there for modern/scenario gaming. Fantastic release!

EDIT2:
Speaking of Uzis.. I don't remember seeing them. Are either the full size Uzi or the micro going to be part of this range? They were super iconic for the 80s and 90s action scene.

I really want to order now, but those AKs. Gonna be hard waiting.

M79 grenade launcher..

Is it possible that in the coming releases we could see something similar to the WWI US jackets or the WWII german jackets?

Also, great work on the Military Contractors, can't wait to see the rest of it

Evening all,

Attached - first look at the Militia/Jungle FIghter arms.

All sprues will have a mix of t shirt, rolled sleeve and bare, and some arms can be painted up as either rolled sleeve OR bare arm with cloth wrap/bandage, so plenty of variety.

@GloomyFenix - No current plans, sorry, but Ill consider it in future if we expand the trench fighter range at any point.

BrookM - the M79 has been available in "fatigue" style for a while now, did you miss it? But yes it will also be available in Militia arm version.

@Barzam - hold fire for now, It will be worth the wait!

@Mlaw- thanks very much! No current plans for UZI's, but it may appear at some point.

I like the look of that. Are the smaller framed weapons going to be fitted in the same way a standard pistol would?

As an aside.. your range is getting yuge! Is it difficult to keep up with all of that? I would assume by now you've got some sort of database set up.

edit: I just noticed the pegs on the arms.. I don't remember arms I've ordered from you in the past having those.. is that a new thing?

The pegs aren't new.

You're right, I best wait for these new bits to come out. I'm going to need long and short sleeves, anyway.

Mlaw -

Pistols and SMGs will be sold as a pistols sprue for one handed use. The Rifles which fit our regular rifle arms will be sold separately.

Certain weapons like the P90, KSG etc do not fit any existing arms, so will be supplied in various sets with arms attached, which allows for any style weapon and makes building easier.

Pegs have been a feature of Regiments since day One, but have not ever featured on Exo-Lord arms yet. Exo-Lords are overdue a revamp, at which point they will get new arms with peg joints, which are much nicer to build.

We've had a database in the website back end for years, it currently contains 410 unique products, and we will probably be close to 500 by Christmas with all the planned releases.

If you mean keeping track of stock control.. we are still as low tech as its gets: When a draw is empty, we make more, when a mould wears out, we make another one.

When we have a lot of orders, or lots of orders for one product, it can get pretty tough keeping to our target 1 business day shipping time!

 Anvils Hammer wrote:
Mlaw -

Pistols and SMGs will be sold as a pistols sprue for one handed use. The Rifles which fit our regular rifle arms will be sold separately.

Certain weapons like the P90, KSG etc do not fit any existing arms, so will be supplied in various sets with arms attached, which allows for any style weapon and makes building easier.

Pegs have been a feature of Regiments since day One, but have not ever featured on Exo-Lord arms yet. Exo-Lords are overdue a revamp, at which point they will get new arms with peg joints, which are much nicer to build.

We've had a database in the website back end for years, it currently contains 410 unique products, and we will probably be close to 500 by Christmas with all the planned releases.

If you mean keeping track of stock control.. we are still as low tech as its gets: When a draw is empty, we make more, when a mould wears out, we make another one.

When we have a lot of orders, or lots of orders for one product, it can get pretty tough keeping to our target 1 business day shipping time!

Hmm.. I probably clipped the pegs and didn't think anything of it then.. ordered so much from so many places over the years..
I'm glad you've made a set of arms that will accept bullpups. Seems a moderately rare weapon type for modular kits. I vaguely recall my Killzone army having issues with those.. it's one of the things that has stalled that particular project.

It sounds like a real nightmare during busy seasons like Christmas then.. wow.

Exolord revamp? Might.. they be getting some Primaris compatible bits? I've been dying to see which of you beautiful 3rd party companies will be the first to offer such a thing. Especially character type kits.. seeing how expensive the GW ones are. P.sized tabard torsos and attachments would be insanely welcome for all BT and DA players.. just sayin

Joel, any chance we could get some torsos with Load Bearing Vests or tactical vests for the PMCs/Militia? If they had sculpted on pouches, that would be even better.

@Mlaw - Its possible you clipped the pegs off at the same time as removing the sprue bar, as they are attached to it..

We are not making arms for bullpups - its impossible, rather we are making arms which will be cast on to the bullpup guns themselves. It means slightly more limited choice and posing, but its the only feasible way to do it.

Christmas is actually usually not so bad, people buy gifts in November, and spend gift money in January, but December is typically not so bad and we always close the company down for at least a week so we can all get some proper rest!

Yes - the plan with the Exo-Lord revamp is to offer some larger scale models and accessory parts. I don't have exact plans yet as we have a stupidly long list of projects to work on.

@Barzam - Sure, we will try and do those for the next wave, there are couple more head sprues I want to do as well.


Any other requests for PMC wave 2 people??

 Anvils Hammer wrote:


Any other requests for PMC wave 2 people??

Ooh ooh ooh

Can we have some modern era sniper rifles? Eg

Remington m40

Hk 417

Arctic Warfare Magnum

Hk PSG-1

M82 barrett

M21

Aaaaand... ghillie suits!

M40, PSG1 - No

HK417 - No, because I did a 416 already

Arctic Warfare Magnum - Wish granted!

M82 - maybe, possibly as a set of mixed sniper rifles with the AWM and an M21

Ghillie suits - already planned, set of 3 - kneeling, standing and prone, compatible with all our regiments rifles.

Super!

Would executive style PMCs be plausible? Suit Jackets, button down shirts, and/or polos? TBH each of those torso options could be down with and without plate carriers or soft armor vests/flak jackets. Arm ideas. Briefcase, detonator, dufflebag,

Weapons
Uzi (lol), PDW (don't remember seeing one), M320, and maybe a Galil?

Any chance of doing a Solothurn? I was planning on converting IG Autocannons into Solothurns (still to be used as ACs) but the process is tedious.

Anvils Hammer wrote:Any other requests for PMC wave 2 people??

A Couple I can think of:

Accuracy International AS50
SMLE No.1 Mk III (Maybe with 1907 bayonet? - seeing as I'm wish-listing anyway!)
Thompson M1928 SMG
L1A1 SLR
FN SCAR
L129A1

Hah, opening a tab to see what Anvil Industry is coming up with next is becoming quite addictive now! And as soon as those Dress Uniforms and Heads come out I'll be putting in an order - no fear.

I'd left this page open and popped out for the day. On my return I was going to drop a message in support of Bull0's idea for the Arctic Warfare Magnum, on account of being able to put together some 'Counterstrike' style 28mm figures but after hitting refresh, looks as though my wish will come true. If only life was more like this!

Other random suggestions:

Tooled up FNF2000's to complement your P90s: http://tinyurl.com/y7f5g2ku

Super Russian AS VAL: http://tinyurl.com/y74a3qev

Groza: (Much talked about weapon in the much talked about videogame: Player Unknown's Battlegrounds) https://tinyurl.com/yaxat6au

Pierce Brosnan Goldeneye shootery (AK74SU with folded stock) https://tinyurl.com/ycnmpygs

How about an Anvilindustry modern/slightly scifi take on the classic Sten gun?

And lastly, something a bit different: https://tinyurl.com/ycrv42lu
You could do a model as a briefcase and another as a deployed weapon with discarded briefcase cover bit on the base of the miniature to mix it up between individuals. Suited individuals in dark sunglasses optional!

 Anvils Hammer wrote:
Any other requests for PMC wave 2 people??

Might I suggest some battle rifle-esque weapons? G3A3, FN FAL, that sort of thing. Personally, I'd go with the first alternative

Have you thought about doing a set of hands holding knives?

Good morning all,

@Mlaw - We are going to do a couple of "conversion pack" sets with 3 figures in each, for more obscure uniform/figure types.

Currently we plan a set of 3 ghillie suits, and as you suggest, a set of 3 figures in suits - secret service style, compatible with any of our rifles/pistols etc.

Solothurn - No, but we are going to do a couple of other large calibre sniper rifles.
M320 will feature on some of the rifles, and may appear as a conversion part at some point.

@Warpig - L129 is pretty similar at this scale to the HK416/17 which we are doing.
We will try and fit a set of tommy guns in

@Scrub -

FNF2000 looks like the gun from Splinter Cell? Many hours wasted in my youth when I should have been studying...

I am planning to do an MP5K in a suitcase, with an optional lid and handle, perhaps with the guys in suits.

@Custodian - we have enough rifles coming out already, but Ill bare it in mind for a future release wave

@Barzam - We are doing regiments melee arms at some point, at which time loads of different melee weapons and pistol sprues will appear, including various knives.



All - I'm off on holiday next week so wont be replying here, the rest of the team will keep everything running in my absence and get in touch with them on facebook or email!

 Anvils Hammer wrote:


@Barzam - We are doing regiments melee arms at some point, at which time loads of different melee weapons and pistol sprues will appear, including various knives.

Okay! That works for me.

Enjoy your time off! If we get suitcase MP5Ks and some dual wield pistol arms I can do a Replacement Killers diorama and finally be happy

I would like some face masks, and shoulder pads to make army of two style team please

The_Minsk wrote:
I would like some face masks, and shoulder pads to make army of two style team please

Well, you will love the heads we are printing tommorow

Do you have a reference image for the style of shoulder pad?

@Bull0 - Yeah a suitcase MP5K is pretty much madatory.. duel wield pistols, not yet, but we are going to do a full set of melee arms for regiments at some point which will be useable for duel pistols.


Good news everyone - Our new 3D printer has arrived last week, its set up and producing the best quality prints we've ever had, so from now on we will have higher quality releases, and more of them than ever before!

 Anvils Hammer wrote:
Do you have a reference image for the style of shoulder pad?

I can't come up with a shoulder pad that could be included, the ones you have in store are already great for nearly anything. Maybe something on the lines of this would be great for something like officers or "fancy" soldiers. It might be really tough to make that as an independent piece instead of something included in the torso's or arms' design, but it would be awesome if you managed to do it

 Anvils Hammer wrote:

Good news everyone - Our new 3D printer has arrived last week, its set up and producing the best quality prints we've ever had, so from now on we will have higher quality releases, and more of them than ever before!

Awesome! Which new toy did you go with, out of curiosity?

~Eric