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Apologist wrote:Cor, they look great. I'd like the no shoulder pad look, personally – it leaves future space for heavier troops to be built with breastplate torsos and shoulder pads.

Now that is a GREAT suggestion - please make it so!

Morathi's Darkest Sin wrote:As soon as the female Guard arrive my wallet is going to be running for cover.

Also I'm looking forward to seeing what the end results are.

Good point there - once they are available, I'll be placing a large order for many sets of each - they'll look great, and properly sized, next to my True Scale Alpha Legion!

Bull0 wrote:
These are really really good. I could do with pistol grips on the rifles - just a preference, for this more modern-looking outfit. I think the more traditional rifle look is totally fine for the other regiments in the range, like the highlanders, though.

Another great suggestion - hopefully this one can be made a reality too!

It's worth noting the Vic has already produced groin guards which extend the torso into a heavier-armoured look. With a more heavily-armoured set of helmets and the aforementioned arms (perhaps with the more heavy-duty rifle with pistol grip?) you'd be set for a without too much extra work...

 Apologist wrote:
It's worth noting the Vic has already produced groin guards which extend the torso into a heavier-armoured look. With a more heavily-armoured set of helmets and the aforementioned arms (perhaps with the more heavy-duty rifle with pistol grip?) you'd be set for a without too much extra work...

I used those groin guards on all of my Cadians because I run grenadiers (often overlooked, and yet soooooo good).

Bull0 wrote:

 Frank&Stein wrote:


Old style Cadians anyone?

These are really really good. I could do with pistol grips on the rifles - just a preference, for this more modern-looking outfit. I think the more traditional rifle look is totally fine for the other regiments in the range, like the highlanders, though.

I've got good news for you then.

vic wrote:

I have been working on a new las-gun design. This is the first draft. The final sculpt will be done digitally. It is loosely inspired by an AK-47. Comments and feedback appreciated before revisions are done.
Thanks,
V

These guys look ready for Vietnam! Love the style and everything about what Vic has been releasing.

Just wanted to say that customer service is amazing and that the quality of the models surpass even the likes of Forgeworld

Got some of Victoria's resin, genuinely impressed by the quality.

Do have a general question for people, anything I need to be aware of regarding working with resin?

I mean with regards to filing, etc?

Never had to do any filling with the resins from Vic. I do recommend a good cleaning before use.

 BrookM wrote:
Never had to do any filling with the resins from Vic. I do recommend a good cleaning before use.

Just some minor flash in places.

Presuming hot soapy water works fine?

Just never used resin before and haven't been able to find anything regarding Vic's resin.

All resin dust is dangerous to breathe in

so all stuff that risks creating it (sanding/filing/scraping) should be done 'wet' or outdoors wearing a mask

(it's not advisable to sand etc indoors even with a mask as the dust is ultra light and will 'hang' in the air for ages)

Wet sand it. wear gloves and use a mask.

OUTSIDE, or out in the garage with the door open, otherwise.

Wash your hands after messing with the scraps and dust.

OK, thanks guys.

I can honestly say you have made my day with the 2nd edition cadian style heads! The old perry sculpts are glorious.
will you be doing some rolled sleeve arms with the more 2nd ed looking armour?

Such beautiful work.

Shipping Delay :(
Due to an un-expected casting hold-up, I will be shipping out some orders later than expected. All orders will be filled, but the delay could take me to the end of the month. If you have an order that has not shipped and you would rather be refunded than wait, please contact me.
Very sorry about this, especially at this time of year. I will also be listing some of the squads as pre-orders while I catch up.
Big thanks to all for their support and patience.
You know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men....
V

Thanks for the clear communication Vic, always good to have.

Phew, glad I ordered my stuff the other week then

Santa's bringing me some Broolians and more penal bits, can't wait!

edit;

Vic, just to let you know my package arrived today can't open it 'til Christmas though :(

Hope there's not too many disappointed Victoria Minis customers out there and you get whatever shipping issues sorted, although i'm always amazed at the speed at which I get my VM goodies from half the world away

Cheers!

Cannot express my excitement for these old style Cadian heads. If only there were more like you Vic!

Do the resin and metal parts have issue being glued together?

Not if you use super glue - I recommend Loctite!

Would GW's glue work?

I just had some of Vic's beastmen roll in and some of their accessories were resin while the rest of the models are metal.

I prefer Gorilla Super Glue to Loctite for models. Loctite is good in that it sets fast, but doesn't have the strength I find. For metal. it can irk the hell outta me, though for plastic to plastic or resin to resin, it's fine unless it is a large part that provides leverage against the joint.

I use the army painter stuff myself, works like a charm, just remember to clean the parts before gluing them together.

Any chance we might someday see some Doughboys in a similar vein to the Death Korps?

Also, if I wanted to just have a couple figures to paint up, would it be more economical to buy the bits separetely, or would it actually be better to just get a whole squad?

 Barzam wrote:
Any chance we might someday see some Doughboys in a similar vein to the Death Korps?

Also, if I wanted to just have a couple figures to paint up, would it be more economical to buy the bits separetely, or would it actually be better to just get a whole squad?

Vic does Brodie Helmet heads, they're basically the same helmets given to the US Doughboys in WW1 and used by the US military as the M1917 helmet up until 1942.

http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/brodie-helmet-heads

Go for the Conscript Legs, Victorian Torso and the Rifle Arms and you'll have what you're looking for.

Got some of the legs and heads but I've got no use for 'em, PM me if you're interested.

That could work. Would one of the loose gas masks fit over the faces of those heads?

Oh, gas mask heads.

Would try Westwind for those.

 Frank&Stein wrote:


Old style Cadians anyone?

This one looks alot better (and more archaic) than GW 3rd edition Cadians meow.

wow! what's next? shall we have Mauser Gewehr 98 style lasrifle? (one-piece wooden reciever, one piece upper rail)



Also shall we have French Adrian helmet heads too?

Ah Lone Cat no more ideas! I can't afford any more WW1 stuff right now!

Any more progress on the not Cadians? Please?