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Negative last post aside, here are some pics of their stuff applied to other kits. I ordered three items: An AC unit, a pack of solar panels and a regular old city building. I mounted one solar panel unit along with the AC unit on my Micro Art District 5 building:



The door of the AC unit was rather flimsy and easily snapped off, so I had to fix that with some extra reinforcements from the interior.

I mounted the other solar panel unit on my Micro Art radar station, which I also added two sets of Tamiya 1:48 sandbags to to make it look extra military like:





Here's the building as it is right now. As you can see the ground and first floor both lack proper windows and the top floor, which is the type of building I ordered, is the only part right about this set. Other than that, it looks about right for true-scale 28mm, though it's a good thing I used flat bases and not bevelled ones like GW uses, otherwise the minis would've been too tall for most of this stuff.



And here are the door / window panels they got me, while the right style, don't fit the building as it is now:



Hopefully the replacements won't take a month to reach me, there's a deadline looming.

It does look pretty nice, although the packaging problem you got can be very annoying. I think the AC unit is probably the better of the two buildings.

Got the proper kit and parts today, so here are the two buildings built:


Type 3 on the left, type 5 on the right.





Chances are I'll probably build in lights at some point and cover up the windows with thin coloured plastic, though this is far, far off as of right now.

Final verdict on the company: Packing and shipping mishap aside, which was quickly and cordially fixed, I will buy from them again, as the building kits are decent, easy to build and provide effective models for a decent price. I can see myself buying more of these building sets for that city table I'm planning on doing later this year.

I got an upcpose look at Maelstrom at the weekend, and thought I'd post

I spy a new tower in the background.

There's also a toilet-box (or whatever) on the right.

adhuin wrote:There's also a toilet-box (or whatever) on the right.

That's their AC unit.

BrookM wrote:

adhuin wrote:There's also a toilet-box (or whatever) on the right.

That's their AC unit.

Why does it have a door, then?

Death By Monkeys wrote:

BrookM wrote:

adhuin wrote:There's also a toilet-box (or whatever) on the right.

That's their AC unit.

Why does it have a door, then?

How the hell should I know? All their site says is..

System ∞ Air Con / Access Door in laser cut MDF. Kit supplied unassembled and unpainted, gluing may be required on some parts. Solar Panel unit in picture not included but available separately.

It has to have a door so the HVAC guy can get in there to fix it when it breaks.

 scarletsquig wrote:

Mordheim is my specialist game of choice, so if one of these HDF companies ever makes a medieval ruins set, I will be buying into it in a BIG way.

A bit of necro but didn't felt like starting a new post. They have a new range for medieval thingies, don't know if it suits your needs

http://www.sarissa-precision.co.uk/store/darkages/

And by the end of the week, the System ∞ range should get updated with new stuff

 Von Skyfury wrote:

 scarletsquig wrote:

Mordheim is my specialist game of choice, so if one of these HDF companies ever makes a medieval ruins set, I will be buying into it in a BIG way.

A bit of necro but didn't felt like starting a new post. They have a new range for medieval thingies, don't know if it suits your needs

http://www.sarissa-precision.co.uk/store/darkages/

And by the end of the week, the System ∞ range should get updated with new stuff

Definitely keep this thread running then, please!

I am looking forward to seeing what new stuff they come up with for their System ∞ Range!

Couple pics from one of our local guys... (hopefully he doesn't kill me for blowing up his photobucket account lol)

Ye, I knew someone was manufacturing Mass Effect terrain for Infinity. If only it wasn't so expensive.

I keep hoping for expansions to their City Block range of buildings.

Website Update - We’re in the process of working on a new website on a different platform. This will make updates easier for us and also allow us to use some cool new features. During this update we’ll also be working through all the images on the website and adding multiple product shots of our ranges. It’s at an advanced stage and should be good to go soon.

Couple of new stuff. Much later than expected but still awesome =)

A new range and some additions to the System ∞

http://www.sarissa-precision.co.uk/

 Von Skyfury wrote:

Website Update - We’re in the process of working on a new website on a different platform. This will make updates easier for us and also allow us to use some cool new features. During this update we’ll also be working through all the images on the website and adding multiple product shots of our ranges. It’s at an advanced stage and should be good to go soon.

Couple of new stuff. Much later than expected but still awesome =)

A new range and some additions to the System ∞

http://www.sarissa-precision.co.uk/

Those connector-pods look great! Massive complexes, here I come!

There are some nice new additions in there - nice find, and thanks for sharing!

Will post pictures when I receive mine =)

If you guys want to see what the link pods look like in the flesh I have some pics here on my Blog:

http://thefrontlinegamer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/sarissa-precission-system-update-post.html#comment-form

Cheers

Nice review - it is always good to see Sarissa's stuff 'in the flesh', though to be honest, they never disappoint!

How do these buildings take to paint?

Do they warp when you base them?

Are they build and play, or do you have much prep work with them?

All in all they are almost exactly what I'm looking for for some of the Infinity stuff I'd like to do.

Really good looking stuff at some good prices.

 Grot 6 wrote:
How do these buildings take to paint?

Do they warp when you base them?

Are they build and play, or do you have much prep work with them?

All in all they are almost exactly what I'm looking for for some of the Infinity stuff I'd like to do.

Really good looking stuff at some good prices.

I think the buildings take paint pretty damn well actually. However as they are MDF buildings they are pretty 'thirsty' and suck up paint like it is going out of style. I choose to seal mine with a coat of hairspray first, then paint straight over that. If you want to see what somebody who can paint can do with them though you might want to check these out:

http://maxvond.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/system-infinity-colour-test/

I've found virtually no prep work is required. Most of the pieces are clip together, and I've heard of a few people who flat pack them after games to save on storage space. They are simply clip together. But things like the hand rails need to be treated with kid gloves because they are very, very delicate.

 Grot 6 wrote:
How do these buildings take to paint?

Do they warp when you base them?

Are they build and play, or do you have much prep work with them?

Here is a topic mate about the issue of this type of building drinking paint http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/30/478142.page#4950294

I gave them a think layer of varnish first before spraypainting in white, but TBH I'm not sure how necessary it is as they are quite thin HDF (I think?) and therefore not likely to suck up that much paint. Think I gave mine 2 coats of paint and then that was it.

 Pacific wrote:

 Grot 6 wrote:
How do these buildings take to paint?

Do they warp when you base them?

Are they build and play, or do you have much prep work with them?

Here is a topic mate about the issue of this type of building drinking paint http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/30/478142.page#4950294

I gave them a think layer of varnish first before spraypainting in white, but TBH I'm not sure how necessary it is as they are quite thin HDF (I think?) and therefore not likely to suck up that much paint. Think I gave mine 2 coats of paint and then that was it.

Well I went straight to painting my Oldwest buildings without coating them Pacific and they devoured the paint and ink like it was going out of style. I've subsequently coated every HDF and MDF building I've ever brought since. It would be too expensive not too!

If you want even surfaces, listen the poster above.

If you're happy with uneven / weathered look, then straight-up spraypainting them is good:


You can see the brown wood color bleeding partially through the paint. Bit like it's been out in the wilderness for a while.

SirAngry wrote:

 Pacific wrote:

 Grot 6 wrote:
How do these buildings take to paint?

Do they warp when you base them?

Are they build and play, or do you have much prep work with them?

Here is a topic mate about the issue of this type of building drinking paint http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/30/478142.page#4950294

I gave them a think layer of varnish first before spraypainting in white, but TBH I'm not sure how necessary it is as they are quite thin HDF (I think?) and therefore not likely to suck up that much paint. Think I gave mine 2 coats of paint and then that was it.

Well I went straight to painting my Oldwest buildings without coating them Pacific and they devoured the paint and ink like it was going out of style. I've subsequently coated every HDF and MDF building I've ever brought since. It would be too expensive not too!

Coated them with what?

We need to know!

I'm guessing PVA glue.

Alpharius wrote:

SirAngry wrote:

 Pacific wrote:

 Grot 6 wrote:
How do these buildings take to paint?

Do they warp when you base them?

Are they build and play, or do you have much prep work with them?

Here is a topic mate about the issue of this type of building drinking paint http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/30/478142.page#4950294

I gave them a think layer of varnish first before spraypainting in white, but TBH I'm not sure how necessary it is as they are quite thin HDF (I think?) and therefore not likely to suck up that much paint. Think I gave mine 2 coats of paint and then that was it.

Well I went straight to painting my Oldwest buildings without coating them Pacific and they devoured the paint and ink like it was going out of style. I've subsequently coated every HDF and MDF building I've ever brought since. It would be too expensive not too!

Coated them with what?

We need to know!

I mentioned above in one of my earlier posts, but yeah I should have been clear here too, I actually use good old fashioned hairspary. The sort Duran Duran would use to back comb their hair!

BrookM wrote:I'm guessing PVA glue.

I haven't actually tried watered down PVA glue, but for sure it works when sticking them together. I guess it would work as a seal although I personally haven't used it so I'm unable to vouch for it as a method myself.

I still can't get over using Hairspray on them first!

Any particular brand/type?

Good will ol' cheap Aquanet do the trick?