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McDougall Designs received our stock order of Wargames Atlantic landskneckt ogres this past week.

In between filling orders and working on other business tasks, I've also completed a unit of the ogre plastics. Base is 120mmx80mm.

In review: this is an excellent set, full of detail and charm. They take washes and dry brushing well. As they are hard plastic they are ripe for conversions.

While I haven't used any of the sci-fi components the kit includes, I've mused on an army of gun toting ogres with their liberty painted in swiss guard colors.

If you feel inspired to take on anything from a small troop to an army, you can click the link below. Free shipping on orders to the US over $100. Over $200 for international customers.

https://mcdougalldesigns3d.com/search?q=landsneckt+ogres&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Hey there!

Are you still offering printing services? I think I saw something on your site saying ... maybe not? How's wait times on print orders these days?

Cheers!

 pancakeonions wrote:
Hey there!

Are you still offering printing services? I think I saw something on your site saying ... maybe not? How's wait times on print orders these days?

Cheers!

I'm currently still not taking orders for 3D printed items. I'm finishing up the last few printed orders I have. I'm also looking at revamping how I take 3D printed orders so that I don't get overwhelmed again.

During my usual afternoon hobby break today I decided it would be fun to test a conversion between the Mantic Games rift forged orcs (available via special order from Mcdougall Designs*) and the new Wargames Atlantic Harvesters (which are in stock and available now) would look like.

The result is a crab-headed humanoid in heavy armor which could be used for a variety of different games.

While the ball join on the rift forged body and the harvester heads are not a match, they roughly fit one another and don't necessarily require any gap filling depending on placement of the head.

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To the customer who asked if harvester scythe claws would fit on cannon fodder bodies: while not pictured, I did compare the sprues.

The answer is not naturally. The harvester arm is a ball join and cannon fodder have flat joins. You could shave the ball join flat and make it work, although it would probably look awkward.

You might want to do a hack and slash job and merge cannon fodder arms with the scything claws. I think something like this will be my next conversion.

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As always, McDougall Designs is here to assist you with your wargaming needs.

*I also have limited stocks of rift forged sprues available.

Yeah man! This is what I love to see. Very cool.




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You are tempting me to get some of those Riftforged for conversions.

 Gallahad wrote:
Yeah man! This is what I love to see. Very cool.




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You are tempting me to get some of those Riftforged for conversions.

sprues are on clearance (because for some reason they are not selling in volume) if you want to test conversions:

https://mcdougalldesigns3d.com/products/riftforged-orcs-sprue-set-10-models?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

Also, if you check my blog in the blogs subforum, I've converted one of the landsknecht ogres into a warrior priest

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/808925.page

Attention Mcdougall Designs customers:

I intend to place an order with Mantic Games on Friday February 24th.

Between the time of this posting and 11:59am on February 24th, all special order requests for products in mantic games main catalog will receive an extra 5% off (total discount on main catalog items = 25%.)

If you are interested, please check out my store Mcdougalldesigns3d.com or email me a special order request for quotation to info@mcdougallDesigns3d.com

In stock items on clearance are unaffected by this discount and are available at their clearance rate.

Just a few days left in the mantic sale. Get your special orders in while you can!

Are you going to have the Mantic Ogres (specifically the ones with muskets) available as sprues? I am looking to get a couple of the females to add to my WA Ogres.

 Smokestack wrote:
Are you going to have the Mantic Ogres (specifically the ones with muskets) available as sprues? I am looking to get a couple of the females to add to my WA Ogres.

Frankly, mantic sprues didn't move. All of my remaining physical stock of mantic products is in my clearance section as I would like to use the space for something that sells.

Which is what I thought would happen with gripping beast items, but they have not moved quickly, either.

So unless I see a dramatic shift in ordering habits, I don't think newer sprues from mantic will be profitable to add in.

If you really need a sprue or two of the ogres, PM me. We can figure out a price, and I'll buy a box when i place my order tomorrow and break it down. 1 box isn't so bad sitting on the shelf then multiples.

 McDougall Designs wrote:

 Smokestack wrote:
Are you going to have the Mantic Ogres (specifically the ones with muskets) available as sprues? I am looking to get a couple of the females to add to my WA Ogres.

Frankly, mantic sprues didn't move. All of my remaining physical stock of mantic products is in my clearance section as I would like to use the space for something that sells.

Which is what I thought would happen with gripping beast items, but they have not moved quickly, either.

So unless I see a dramatic shift in ordering habits, I don't think newer sprues from mantic will be profitable to add in.

If you really need a sprue or two of the ogres, PM me. We can figure out a price, and I'll buy a box when i place my order tomorrow and break it down. 1 box isn't so bad sitting on the shelf then multiples.

Makes sense. I really dont like most of Mantic's stuff. I did like their restic ogres.I had gotten some in a kickstarter. I went to go buy some more but the price they retailed for was not really in line with the quality of the miniatures. I also liked their succubi and Salamanders... But overall not really a fan.

I have gone through your site a couple times and keep meaning to put in another sprue order...

 Smokestack wrote:

 McDougall Designs wrote:

 Smokestack wrote:
Are you going to have the Mantic Ogres (specifically the ones with muskets) available as sprues? I am looking to get a couple of the females to add to my WA Ogres.

Frankly, mantic sprues didn't move. All of my remaining physical stock of mantic products is in my clearance section as I would like to use the space for something that sells.

Which is what I thought would happen with gripping beast items, but they have not moved quickly, either.

So unless I see a dramatic shift in ordering habits, I don't think newer sprues from mantic will be profitable to add in.

If you really need a sprue or two of the ogres, PM me. We can figure out a price, and I'll buy a box when i place my order tomorrow and break it down. 1 box isn't so bad sitting on the shelf then multiples.

Makes sense. I really dont like most of Mantic's stuff. I did like their restic ogres.I had gotten some in a kickstarter. I went to go buy some more but the price they retailed for was not really in line with the quality of the miniatures. I also liked their succubi and Salamanders... But overall not really a fan.

I have gone through your site a couple times and keep meaning to put in another sprue order...

Unfortunately that seems to be a symptom of Mantic's prices rising to be in line with other competition in the market, while their models still have the same quality level.

I don't want to rag on Mantic. I love kings of war as a system, and think gamers should give the game itself a shot.

I'm surprised I only recieved 2 orders when the relatively new ambush sets hit pre-order, considering thier savings level, especially through my shop.

If I can help you with your sprue order, or make any suggestions, I'm here to help.

The new marauders and the new ogres are the two kits I’m most interested in. Those will have to wait until the next time I can place an order, which sadly I don’t know when that will be.

I’m also interested in Armada, but the prices for new sets are like 25% higher than the prices on the original releases. That’s enough to give me pause.

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
The new marauders and the new ogres are the two kits I’m most interested in. Those will have to wait until the next time I can place an order, which sadly I don’t know when that will be.

I’m also interested in Armada, but the prices for new sets are like 25% higher than the prices on the original releases. That’s enough to give me pause.

On one hand, I see the increase you are talking about and it does suck.

On the other hand, it makes my current 25% off sale (empires tomorrow at noon) the cheapest you will get them stateside.

Wanted to say thanks to Max. He was able to get me a good deal on 2 Mantic female ogre sprues. He kind of went above and beyond to make it work.

 Smokestack wrote:
Wanted to say thanks to Max. He was able to get me a good deal on 2 Mantic female ogre sprues. He kind of went above and beyond to make it work.

Thank you for the kind words. I'm happy to help.

I have updated the Mantic Games Armada section of the webstore to include the new pre-orders.

Pre-order now to get this great new fleet at the McDougall Designs standard 20% discount for mantic games main catalog products.

Armada two player set and rulebook packs have received a price reduction as well.

Pre-order items release on March 20th per Mantic games. I will be placing my stock order on March 13th. Therefore, if you are interested in these pre-orders or any other mantic product, get your orders in by March 13th 2023 at 11:59 AM.

McDougall designs orders ship free to domestic US customers whose order value meets or exceeds $100/$200 for international orders.

https://mcdougalldesigns3d.com/collections/armada-by-mantic-games

It’s a shame they don’t sell that turtle on his own.

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
It’s a shame they don’t sell that turtle on his own.

I can check with my sales rep to see if that will be an option anytime in the near future, if you would like?

 McDougall Designs wrote:

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
It’s a shame they don’t sell that turtle on his own.

I can check with my sales rep to see if that will be an option anytime in the near future, if you would like?

It’s something I would be interested in. I still need to finish getting the Salamander fleet, too. Unfortunately I’ve had to put off a lot of what I would like to get. I still need to get those WGA and Mantic Ogres, too. I wanted to see how they worked bits-wise with Conquest minis, especially the knights.

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:

 McDougall Designs wrote:

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
It’s a shame they don’t sell that turtle on his own.

I can check with my sales rep to see if that will be an option anytime in the near future, if you would like?

It’s something I would be interested in. I still need to finish getting the Salamander fleet, too. Unfortunately I’ve had to put off a lot of what I would like to get. I still need to get those WGA and Mantic Ogres, too. I wanted to see how they worked bits-wise with Conquest minis, especially the knights.

I've got the conquest knights, ogres and mantic ogres in stock. I can quote out any salamander fleet items

I'll check with my rep about the turtle.

If anyone else would like anything checked, I am looking at placing my stock order on the 13th.

I'm actively taking preorders for the new armada items.

I can check stock on any manufacturer, please feel free to message or email mcdougalldesigns3d@gmail.com

 Smokestack wrote:
Wanted to say thanks to Max. He was able to get me a good deal on 2 Mantic female ogre sprues. He kind of went above and beyond to make it work.

Got my ogre girls today. Will see how they bash with WA Landsknecht ogre bits. Planning on a 3 girl musket unit, 2 cat-beast riders and an officer/character. So far size-wise they look pretty comparable. Heads look smaller.

Also got a sprue of Skellies, a sprue of Spiders and a sprue Space Nam.

Good stuff and fast shipping.

Put up some pictures Smokestack! I love seeing conversions

 Gallahad wrote:
Put up some pictures Smokestack! I love seeing conversions

Ok, here are some pics. Basically GW, Mantic and WA ogre bits. I will say... the Mantic ogres... The bodies look good. The heads are small though and dont look good next to GW or WA because they are small. Overall, not a huge fan of the mantic ogres... which seems to be how I have felt about almost all their sets. Good... ish... but there are better options.

I made 2 cat riders. GW catbeast, GW rider with torso cut off, Mantic upper torso and head, WA arms and pouches.

With the bottom half of the Mantic body I used the top half of the GW beast rider with some GW arms (with WA weapon hands) and a GW head. There are 2 of these.

Then 1 pretty much straight mantic ogre with a WA sword hand.

I have 1 more sprue (3 ogresses) of the mantic which will probably be straight mantic hand gunner ogres...

And a WIP of the whole army so far.

Wow! Very cool conversions. Thanks for sharing.

https://mcdougalldesigns3d.com/collections/em4-plastics

I am proud to announce that after a lovely chat with the folks over at EM4 miniatures, McDougall designs will be retailing their products on my store here in the states.

I've got a small taste of the range on a stock shipment inbound, and have put the various product codes up for pre-order.

Anything else EM4 is special order until I can get the remainder of the ranges they carry in stock.

What plastics will they send you.


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Oh, now Insee them.

Geeze, some stuff I've been looking at for years there. Cheap enough I may have to pull the trigger.

The EM4 science fiction plastics are former Grenadier (maybe?) plastics from the 90s. Around 25mm and fairly basic.

EM4 has metal arms that help with them but honestly at this point in life I would look to any of the other plastic makers.

They were barely OK when I did an IG army of them in the early 2000s.

The mecha might still be OK.

Nice! I was always curious about those EM4 sci fi minis but I couldn't be bothered to order them directly from the manufacturer. At these prices, they're easily add-ons next time I order more WGA sprues.