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 purplefood wrote:
Don't be absurd. Women don't wear kilts...
Skirts are for men!

Thats why I suggested they wear the trousers


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 vic wrote:

lone dirty dog wrote:

Now back to topic I know this sounds odd but will you be doing a heavier built woman for heavy weapon carriers ?

Will you be adding a woman kilt unit as well ? I was thinking the woman could wear Tartan trousers instead just to make them stand out a little more from the men.

I don't intend to diss RH, as you say, it is a different product. If people want to buy both, its fine with me
I will try adding special weapons and see how it looks.
I want to try the women in kilts option. again it will be a trial and error process.
Cheers,
V

No thats not what I meant it was aimed more at the other guy going on about RH style, I was trying to get across there is room for many different styles not all should be the same.
Sorry if you thought that was aimed at you Vic that was not my intention in any way, I love your work and always impressed with the final result, plus you always listen to feedback in a positive way which is a refreshing change.

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 purplefood wrote:
Don't be absurd. Women don't wear kilts...
Skirts are for men!

You can't wear tartan trousers!
That's just Not Done.

Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

never say never, but I want to get the grunts happening first

Impossible to please everyone obviously.
I think all of these latest sculpts are brilliant, though.

People have been clamoring for quality female soldier sculpts for their sci-fi stuff for years. Victoria blend existing popular line aesthetic with excellent looking female sculpt.

These have my vote!

Vic did you get my PM concerning Apoc ?
Just never heard back thats all.

 vic wrote:

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

never say never, but I want to get the grunts happening first

HOORAY!

Hi Vic, quick question, I understand you are still at the planning stage but how long does it normally take between you settling on a final design and having the finished product up for sale?

 vic wrote:

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

never say never, but I want to get the grunts happening first

YES! either this or stormtrooper/veteran kind of lookalikes would rock. No way I'm buying cadians ever again haha

You do NOT need bigger women to hand heavy weapons. Lots of female soldiers use the 249 Machine gun. Remember most heavy weapons have a mount or bi-tri pod to use.

Thanks for the responses Vic.

Still hoping for a rounded shoulder pad but I can be patient. Female guard takes priority!

Have you thought about a kickstarter of your own? Maybe open a tiny office in the US and see what you can do? I know they are a pain but you offer a good product.

Just to weigh in on the kilts/trousers discussion. There was a WW1/WW2 highland regiment that wore trews (tartan trousers) rather than a kilt. My Great Grandad was in that regiment (or at least associated with it as an English Military Policeman).

I think trews would be a great way of separating the girls from the boys!

Cheers
Laney

 purplefood wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 purplefood wrote:
Don't be absurd. Women don't wear kilts...
Skirts are for men!

You can't wear tartan trousers!
That's just Not Done.

I don't mean to be pedantic, but the 91st Highlanders wore tartan 'trews' (trousers) on campaign during the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. I'm sure other regiments wore them too, at various times, but that's the one that comes to mind.

Carry on

Javin wrote:
You do NOT need bigger women to hand heavy weapons. Lots of female soldiers use the 249 Machine gun. Remember most heavy weapons have a mount or bi-tri pod to use.

I was thinking this, too. As cool as the big-lass-wielding-giant-gun models out there are, I actually think a normal sized woman manning a heavy weapon by normal means (bipod or tripod) could be even better... and more unique than the former category, which has been done a number of times.

You seem to have a "unique" take by doing "normal" women (as funny as that reality is ) so continuing it by making the heavy weapon troopers more realistic would be great.

That said, they could be a little bit bigger, as I would think most troopers who handle heavy equipment would be... just not exaggerated / a caricature.

Fantastic work so far!

I find it kind of unfortunate that Vic's models are some of the only reasonable-looking models of women out there, but man are they wonderful. Keep doing what you're doing; if you ever get around to doing Red Army-style troops (male, female, or both!), you'll be getting a lot of business from me!

 Brother SRM wrote:
I find it kind of unfortunate that Vic's models are some of the only reasonable-looking models of women out there, but man are they wonderful. Keep doing what you're doing; if you ever get around to doing Red Army-style troops (male, female, or both!), you'll be getting a lot of business from me!

Please note my user name, and then realize I will be in the same boat as Brother SRM. And that boat will be crossing the Volga into Stalingrad.

 vic wrote:

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

never say never, but I want to get the grunts happening first

*emits squeal only dogs can hear*

 Valhallan42nd wrote:

 Brother SRM wrote:
I find it kind of unfortunate that Vic's models are some of the only reasonable-looking models of women out there, but man are they wonderful. Keep doing what you're doing; if you ever get around to doing Red Army-style troops (male, female, or both!), you'll be getting a lot of business from me!

Please note my user name, and then realize I will be in the same boat as Brother SRM. And that boat will be crossing the Volga into Stalingrad.

I've still got the FB picture of the Valhallan looking heads Vic had on her Wip bench. I really wish they'd be released, they looked great.

Loving the look of all the recent sculpts. Great releases.

Please keep up the great work,
Kind regards,
Howie.

 vic wrote:
Hi, continuing my quest to create female versions of my Galaxy's Finest Guard range, here is the latest photo update:
I very much appreciate the feedback I received on the initial WIP image. I have taken on much of the comments and am now showing a more complete version of these sculpts, they are still a little rough around the edges but I hope you can get the general idea and proportions. I'll get some more close up shots loaded asap.
All comments welcome.
Many thanks, V

ps. if you never hear from me again, it is because the GW hit squad took me out for including a Cadian in the pic

Are thows still the male legs on thows female minis?

Because they look fine to me.

I realy want some of these mini's even thow I'm not sure what I would use them for yet.

 howie wrote:

I've still got the FB picture of the Valhallan looking heads Vic had on her Wip bench. I really wish they'd be released, they looked great.
.

Would you mind PMing me those, or posting them here?

Lockark- they're different legs (and arms, too) by popular demand... and they look a lot better for it!

 MrMoustaffa wrote:

 vic wrote:

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

never say never, but I want to get the grunts happening first

*emits squeal only dogs can hear*

My dogs say quit it!

 Valhallan42nd wrote:

 howie wrote:

I've still got the FB picture of the Valhallan looking heads Vic had on her Wip bench. I really wish they'd be released, they looked great.
.

Would you mind PMing me those, or posting them here?

It's the one in almost all green on the right:

I've been chomping at the bit since I saw that picture in September!

All in due time, just like the femguard, all in due time.

these are beautiful looking models. I cant wait vic!!

 BrookM wrote:
All in due time, all in due time.

Is what my wife will say about my death when these lasses hit, and she sees how much I'm planning to spend!
Man, I'm almost giddy, albeit not squealing yet!

I don't have any suggestions for changes, but just wanted to say that I think these look great (including the female models: I agree with the comments that the current style of the WIPs is the way to go). When I get round to making an IG army, I'll probably use Vic Minis as stand-ins for the infantry!

Brother SRM has the picture, but it's all 3 on the right. Not just the one. I want them so badly, so many headless shotgun totting, greatcoat wearing minis are waiting for these heqds to be conscripted into my force.


Regards,
Howie.

Yeah, those Soviet heads are great...

The latest versions of the female troopers look wonderful.

As a Cadian player, I am particularly interested in the "woman in flak armor" style, but I may get a squad of the Tannenberg's for either skirmish style gaming or to serve as planetary defense forces.

I very much appreciate the work you are doing, and I look forward to each update.

 RiTides wrote:
Lockark- they're different legs (and arms, too) by popular demand... and they look a lot better for it!

Ah! Now I see it.

Deffently gives them a much tighter look.