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@Kroothawk: I appreciate that!

@erratyk: Please do! I would love to see what you do with them

@Mad Robot - I'm going to take your challenge and get my FLGS to set up an account. I recently got back in to 40k (I know... I know) and have been looking to get some "counts as" troops for Kroot (just don't like the minis) so I've been trying to find some good minis to use as Guevesa'la.

Your option to build your own squad is definitely a better option than those offered by other "bits" makers. In addition your quality seems to be very very good.

My only "nit" is that the mini posted above with the beret, molle torso and legs looks somewhat out of proportion. The head looks overly large for the torso... or the Torso may be small for the head and legs.

I know that this may be a bit much of a request, but could you post a pic of that same torso with the Boonie hat head on the same legs? I was looking at getting a squad with Boonie hat, Molle torso along with fatigue legs and arms. Being able to see it before I buy it would go a long way towards making a decision to buy it.

Thanks

It's an optical illusion caused by the texture change on the mollie vest. With the two different bandings on the vest it tricks the eye into seeing the belt level as being higher than what it is, causing the torso to look short. Also the putty around the neck area causes a appearance of not having a neck which causes the head to look fatter and bigger then it is.

Steve uses the same 3d model as a base for all his stuff so the parts are all sized the same, but due to some of the surface details or how they photograph they look like the proportions are different, but the actual pieces all measure the same. Taking accurate up close photos of minis is tough as most cameras have a slightly distorted fish eye effect when they are being used in Macro mode.

I'm a bit rushed but here's a quick picture for you...

Looks pretty dam fantastic to me looks like what I was going to do will work nicely as well

Thank you for answering my request, that is exactly what I was going for. Very lightly armored humans.

@Paulson Games: Thanks for that tidbit of info.

I'll be ordering that squad. :-)

My heads got shipped out yesterday. I have the perfect plan for them, Deapool killteam anyone?

Post pics when you're done or it didn't happen

erratyk wrote:My heads got shipped out yesterday. I have the perfect plan for them, Deapool killteam anyone?

mad robot wrote:Post pics when you're done or it didn't happen

Challenge accepted!

Sorry for bad quality, I used a cell camera to hide my bad painting skill






and some wip:

 Grmantho wrote:
Sorry for bad quality, I used a cell camera to hide my bad painting skill

Those heads instantly make catachans decent looking models.

 Valhallan42nd wrote:

 Grmantho wrote:
Sorry for bad quality, I used a cell camera to hide my bad painting skill

Those heads instantly make catachans decent looking models.

Imagine how they'll look on the DaNamians

BREAKING NEWS

Mad Robot Miniatures is happy to announce that we are taking over the sale and production of Paulson Games' catalog of Mecha Parts and Conversion Bits.

It will take us a week or two to get molds organized and working. We will start to list items from the Paulson catalog as they become available.

We wish Jon all best and look forward to the fantastic work he does in the future on his newest project Mecha Front. We also take this opportunity to welcome those who are coming to us for the first time, looking for quality Mecha Parts. My hope is that we can live up to the high standards set by Paulson Games and we look forward to providing you with awesome parts (and maybe a few new ones as well).

-Steve
Mad Robot Miniatures, Inc.

Congrats guys. I'm glad to see the line was picked up, because Both of you put out amazing work.

Well done Steve that's great news! I've bought from Jon in the past and i'm sure the quality if working with you will be next to perfect! I think that's an excellent progression! :-)

I just got my first Mad Robot order today (literally just opened it).

First off let me say.. Steve it's 4tonmantis from TGN..
I had commented on the feet on the greatcoats.. and brother, in person they are fine. They could be smaller but they don't look as big as the photos make them out to be.

Second, these are probably the most finely detailed models I've seen. Things are realistically scaled like wrinkles and shoelaces (shoe laces people!). The barrels don't need to be drilled, there are no obvious mold lines (a few fine ones), minimal flash that is really minor. It's just a scad of beautiful models.

I'm going to gush for a bit.. so excuse the mess..
The scale on the weapons is perfect. I've long hated how comically HUGE most of the weapons for GW are and while the general profile is similar, the thickness of the weapons is far more realistic.

You've made a believer and earned a repeat customer Steve, thanks a million

EDIT:
Arg.. I bought them to be used alongside Dreamforge's Eisenkern.. which are taller. That's not MR's fault obviously.. as they are almost identical in size to IG and Eisenkern are taller than Space Marines.. I'll just have to whip up some green stuff spacers to bring them up to height ;P

Thanks for the kind words. Be sure to send me some pictures of what you do with the parts

 mad robot wrote:
Thanks for the kind words. Be sure to send me some pictures of what you do with the parts

Absolutely will do. I'm still running down some of the parts I need for the conversions so it might be a while. I'll add (now that I have done a tiny bit of work) that the resin is great to work with. Whatever you're using, it's a great formula. I should probably go leave some reviews on your site while I'm still thinking about it

EDIT: My god man, no review option!!! For shame!

So I just got home from work 20 minutes ago and awaiting for me was my beloved balaclava heads,

Just a little review here: These heads are flawless, I looked for imperfections and couldn't find a single one, not even a mold line.
I don't know what kind of resin fairies Steve has locked up in his workspace, but they're doing there job and then some.

I ordered these for fun, and because once I saw them (like almost everyone else I see ) My thoughts immediately went to my favourite Merc with a Mouth: Deadpool.

My girlfriend and I haven't had as much time for gaming lately as we'd like so I decided I'd throw together a Deadpool killteam comprised of Sternguard for quick games, and here is the results. I'll post more pics once I paint them this week

(Also forgive the few mold lines I gotta clean up still, and drilling out the multi-melta)

I spoiled the pics because I didn't wanna clutter up the thread

 MLaw wrote:
Second, these are probably the most finely detailed models I've seen.

Thats why I got 3 squads of Kurgans. They are just

Awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing

Great stuff, when i see those balaclava heads it makes me think of sub zero and scorpion! (Get over here!)

Haha, true.

I plan to get some Balaclava heads as well among other goodies, probably around the new IG release.

@Madrobot: Another suggestion head variant is the Tau guevesa, there isn't really a market for them yet; the conversions people do looks like cadian head with lenses and comm with the imperial symbol scratched off, the back area of the helmet is like the tau helmet flute it out, maybe a tau antenna on the side of the helm as well.

Just listed the first batch of 54mm Mecha Parts by Paulson.

Check out all the "roboty goodness" HERE

-Steve

Prior to the news of MR taking over the Paulson bits, I had ordered a "last hurrah" order of those offerings. I've now got most of that stuff and can tell you, it's quality resin people. If you're not familiar, it's scaled well for Tau Crisis Suits in addition to 54mm mecha.

Steve, on the bits, are you going to be selling old stock or pouring with the resin you normally use? His feels like smooth on with a gray additive while yours has a feel closer to FW resin. This could be in my head and you guys are pouring the same stuff but I like the feel and workability of yours just a bit better.

We use the same resin. For some of these I'm using existing molds and making new stock, on everything else I'm poring new molds. That's the reason for the staggered releases.

Huh.. go figure guess I'm losing it after all

Lol, nah you're fine. Resin can be fickle.

Holy crap! Some actual models for Guevesa?! That'd be a hot item. So would Marker Light bits for drones or Fire Warrior Shas'ui. It's like $10 for those bits on some websites