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2014/03/10 16:22:14
Subject: Victoria Miniatures, Matilda Tank preview pg 59.
I've never been a huge fan of British tank design, but I could see myself getting one of these.
Also, I'm torn on the main gun. Part of me wants it smaller to make it more reasonable, and part of me loves it.
What really bugs me is that if this was a "real" tank, you would have a hard time fitting a commander, a gunner, and a loader or loading mechanism into that turret with the size of that cannon. But that's because the Matilda its based on had a much smaller gun and you would have more space in the turret.
Honestly its up to you guys. I like the look of the tank, it just bugs me because I read far too much about tank design for it to be healthy. Its already massively improved compared to its main competition, so I could forgive the weird turret, or possibly even pick up another turret type and mount your excellent looking weapons on it.
'I've played Guard for years, and the best piece of advice is to always utilize the Guard's best special rule: "we roll more dice than you" ' - stormleader
"Sector Imperialis: 25mm and 40mm Round Bases (40+20) 26€ (Including 32 skulls for basing) " GW design philosophy in a nutshell
2014/03/10 17:30:21
Subject: Re:Victoria Miniatures, Matilda Tank preview pg 59.
I love that your going for close to a Matilda in appearance.
As a leman Russ sized tank I don't think I would buy it. If it was more in scale with the actual Matilda (see below) I would find it difficult not to pick one or two up.
I'm also not a fan of the giant bolts n washers on the skirt, but I don't know if it's just the pic making them look massive to me.
I second the idea for a sci fi Bren gun carrier, and hope that you make some Bren gun arms and separate Bren guns soon.
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I personally love the tank as well, but the side looks a little bland. It's understandable that you want to follow the source Metilda tank design closely, but from a fantasy model perspective, the giant bolts on an otherwise smooth surface just looks plain.
2014/03/10 22:14:15
Subject: Victoria Miniatures, Matilda Tank preview pg 59.
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'I've played Guard for years, and the best piece of advice is to always utilize the Guard's best special rule: "we roll more dice than you" ' - stormleader
"Sector Imperialis: 25mm and 40mm Round Bases (40+20) 26€ (Including 32 skulls for basing) " GW design philosophy in a nutshell
2014/03/10 22:18:47
Subject: Victoria Miniatures, Matilda Tank preview pg 59.
Hello, I am so excited to reveal the long awaited, first regiments of the Arcadian Guard. The fully modular 10 Woman and 10 Man Arcadian Rifle squads.
It has been a huge challenge creating modular female troops. I am very happy with the results. The men and women all have the same uniforms and gear. These two squads are designed to mix flawlessly, giving collectors, for the first time, the flexibility to create mixed Guard forces.
These will be shipping in May / June 2014, on a first come first served basis.
Cheers, Vhttp://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/arcadian-guard?pagesize=12
2014/03/10 22:39:50
Subject: Victoria Miniatures, Women and Men of the Arcadian Guard Pre-Order. Pg 60
if you look at their chest, you can see some added rivets or buttons and the like.
Not sure if the resin ones were always this way but the metal ones I have are definitely different
'I've played Guard for years, and the best piece of advice is to always utilize the Guard's best special rule: "we roll more dice than you" ' - stormleader
"Sector Imperialis: 25mm and 40mm Round Bases (40+20) 26€ (Including 32 skulls for basing) " GW design philosophy in a nutshell
2014/03/10 22:56:44
Subject: Victoria Miniatures, Women and Men of the Arcadian Guard Pre-Order. Pg 60
I also preordered a color sergeant. Vic is AWESOME!
Just finished another 30 Cadians. Gonna ebay them and another 50 or so guardsmen and order these to replace them.
( now watch the new IG codex has all guardsmen in power armor centurion like exo suits!).
.Only a fool believes there is such a thing as price gouging. Things have value determined by the creator or merchant. If you don't agree with that value, you are free not to purchase.
2014/03/10 23:35:03
Subject: Victoria Miniatures, Women and Men of the Arcadian Guard Pre-Order. Pg 60
Er, 100 of the limited edition model (in resin, I don't know about metal, but I think there will be metal in addition to the resin) as well as a limited number of the squads (unknown quantity).
Automatically Appended Next Post: They are also gonna be on the Secret Weapon Minis booth apparently.
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2014/03/11 00:31:05
Subject: Victoria Miniatures, Women and Men of the Arcadian Guard Pre-Order. Pg 60
Seriously amazing sculpts Vic! By far the best female guard I have ever seen, you have just got every proportion looking perfect and the fact that they blend seamlessly with the blokes is even better. Awesome stuff!
At Adepticon there will be
Color Sgt in metal (included in swag and available for sale)
Color Sgt in resin 100 LE only for sale.
100x female squad and 100x male squad available from the Secret Weapon Booth.
2014/03/11 00:56:57
Subject: Victoria Miniatures, Women and Men of the Arcadian Guard Pre-Order. Pg 60
At Adepticon there will be
Color Sgt in metal (included in swag and available for sale)
Color Sgt in resin 100 LE only for sale.
100x female squad and 100x male squad available from the Secret Weapon Booth.
Excellent! Thanks!
Can't wait to pick some up. Your mini was the highlight of the swag bag last year and I expect it will be this year as well!
Its already massively improved compared to its main competition, so I could forgive the weird turret, or possibly even pick up another turret type and mount your excellent looking weapons on it.
In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is King.
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