vic wrote:Cheers,
Yes they will fit multiple torsos, including certain plastic ones.

FITZZ wrote: Perhaps this has already been answered, but I don't seem to be able to locate that answer if it has been...but, what mounts are best used with the Rough Riders kit?
They're absolutely fantastic and I'd love to know which kits would be best suited/recommended as mounts?

alarmingrick wrote:Does anyone else think the Victorian Guard torsos would look awesome with the kilted legs?!
Throw in the Plith heads, and i'm feeling another platoon w/command.

alphaecho wrote:Now I want a Sid James as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond with pistol and ceiling plaster on his shoulder!

vic wrote:

alphaecho wrote:Now I want a Sid James as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond with pistol and ceiling plaster on his shoulder!

Hmmmmm.. possibly. There will be, in the near future a certain "Captain" to lead my pith helmeted chaps

lone dirty dog wrote:

alarmingrick wrote:Does anyone else think the Victorian Guard torsos would look awesome with the kilted legs?!
Throw in the Plith heads, and i'm feeling another platoon w/command. great, i just got out
of the doghouse with the missus....

With thoughts like that you could be back in it sooner than you think !!!

alarmingrick wrote:

lone dirty dog wrote:

alarmingrick wrote:Does anyone else think the Victorian Guard torsos would look awesome with the kilted legs?!
Throw in the Plith heads, and i'm feeling another platoon w/command. great, i just got out
of the doghouse with the missus....

With thoughts like that you could be back in it sooner than you think !!!

It's kind of a revolving door at my house!
Plus with my birthday and Christmas both right around the corner, i'll have enough
bargaining leverage to get at least my roughriders finished without too much collateral damage!

vic wrote:Thanks for the comments and feedback;
Female heads etc. are on the list, but will take a while.
In the meantime here is another preview;
I couldn't resist having a go at Captain Caine to lead my recent pith helmet chaps. This mini is based on my first ever GD winning squad (Caine's Cannon Fodder 1999).
I spent way to long sculpting this mini, but at least had a lot fun doing it.
Cheers,
V
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/victorialamb/caine1.jpg

lone dirty dog wrote:They all look great I have just placed my first order for parts thanks for making great miniatures but have to ask those victorian legs are no where in your store

Ketara wrote:You trult are a boon to the 40K community. I hope you continue to create such masterpieces on a regular basis!
Might I dare suggest some Praetorian trousered legs to complete the set? It's practically all you're missing now, and would allow people to buy full armies from you!

lone dirty dog wrote:

Ketara wrote:You trult are a boon to the 40K community. I hope you continue to create such masterpieces on a regular basis!
Might I dare suggest some Praetorian trousered legs to complete the set? It's practically all you're missing now, and would allow people to buy full armies from you!

I think you may have missed the fact that there are victorian legs (Praetorian style) in the picture Vic had just posted, she said they will be released in a few weeks time.

vic wrote:Thanks for the comments.

ph34r wrote:The laser rifle arms look really good. Do you have any plans to make greatcoat type legs?

Yep.

vic wrote:Thanks for the comments.

ph34r wrote:The laser rifle arms look really good. Do you have any plans to make greatcoat type legs?

Yep.

Absolutionis wrote:

vic wrote:Thanks for the comments.

ph34r wrote:The laser rifle arms look really good. Do you have any plans to make greatcoat type legs?

Yep.

This makes my day. The market needs good greatcoat legs.

Have you also put hooded heads into consideration?

vic wrote:Hi,
The arms and rifles are now in the shop. Here's some examples to get the ideas going
Please help spread the word.
Cheers V

vic wrote:Thanks for the comments and feedback;
Female heads etc. are on the list, but will take a while.

Mister Feral wrote:I caved in and finally ordered some of your brilliant Highlander bits as well as some of your new laser rifles!

I can't wait for them to turn up.

vic wrote:

Mister Feral wrote:I caved in and finally ordered some of your brilliant Highlander bits as well as some of your new laser rifles!

I can't wait for them to turn up.

Cheers, they were sent out this morning

DarkTraveler777 wrote:Any news on when the Victorian Legs will be added to the store?

Kroothawk wrote:

DarkTraveler777 wrote:Any news on when the Victorian Legs will be added to the store?

You mean, since she answered last week?

DarkTraveler777 wrote:

Kroothawk wrote:

DarkTraveler777 wrote:Any news on when the Victorian Legs will be added to the store?

You mean, since she answered last week?

lone dirty dog wrote:You really need to read the post's

Ah yes, is this the very definitive answer you two are crowing about?

vic wrote:January (hopefully) will see the release of Caine, Victorian legs and piper.

Not a lot of information there since according to Vic January isn't even a certainty. But keep on with the smarmy comments, guys.

LavuranGuard wrote:Just do what I did - make another guard army!

Waiting on the new legs before hitting the buy button on all this new stuff!

cortez wrote:I tried but failed misserably to resist: one platoon of highlanders ordered and another one in the pipeline...

vic wrote:Hi,
The arms and rifles are now in the shop. Here's some examples to get the ideas going
Please help spread the word.
Cheers V

alphaecho wrote:Victoria's facebook profile has been updated. She will not be back from the UK until late February. There will be no new releases until after that time however orders placed will be dispatched as normal.

lone dirty dog wrote:Its late Feb are you back yet

kenshin620 wrote:

lone dirty dog wrote:Its late Feb are you back yet

I'm pretty sure the 17th is in the middle of the month

vic wrote:Hi all,
Thanks for the ongoing interest and support. I have come back from a stretch overseas and am finishing up some work contracts.
There a a few greens ready to cast but I have to have enough to make up a mould, It should not be much longer now. I am expanding the Victorian legs to include 4 standing and 2 kneeling. there could also be some Iron Guard shaped items in this upcoming release.
Thanks for your patience.

Greatcoat legs; on the list.

vic wrote:Hi, you should have got a receipt from paypal but I don't usually individually email customers to confirm purchases. Yours would have been sent a day or two after it was placed so it should be with you within another week.
Thanks for your order.
V

vic wrote:Hi thanks for the positive feedback. We do our best to get orders out quickly, and replace lost ones.

Speaking of a Victorian Guard pack, how would you guys feel about some pre-assembled one piece figures that could make up a firing line.
eg, 5 guys standing firing + four guys kneeling + one officer with pistol and sword?
So the standing guys would look something like this but a one piece cast.

Any suggestions welcome.

vic wrote:Hi all,
The Highland Guard Piper kit is now available in the store.
http://victorialamb.com/store.html
The Store has had a bit of an overhaul in preperation of the next round of releases. If you visit, and find any weirdness, please let me know, I am better at miniatures than websites.
Cheers, V

vic wrote:Should I keep the winged skull badge, or change it to something else?

Norn King wrote:Great sculpts!
Bit OT here, but can i just say,I first saw your work, an ogre kingdoms army, in the first white dwarf i ever got (i was about 11 i think) And it was a inspiration. Then i saw your diorama that made slayer sword, the one with the ridiculously good lighting effects and the woman being saved by other women (wow, terrible description). That just blew me away. You should defiantly put these in the Dakka gallery!
Great to see you skills do not only lie in painting.
Kudos to you!

Insurgency Walker wrote:Another vote for the wing skull cap!
Looks like your website is still wonky.
Love your work, hope to place an order soon.

vic wrote:

Insurgency Walker wrote:Another vote for the wing skull cap!
Looks like your website is still wonky.
Love your work, hope to place an order soon.

thanks, can you specify "wonky"?

vic wrote:Hmmm. I have only had one person flag problems with the website. It lookes fine with my browser (safari / firefox). And orders are going through.
Anyone else noticed a "wonky" issue with the webpage?
Thanks,
V

lone dirty dog wrote:

vic wrote:Hmmm. I have only had one person flag problems with the website. It lookes fine with my browser (safari / firefox). And orders are going through.
Anyone else noticed a "wonky" issue with the webpage?
Thanks,
V

Maybe he had been drinking heavily

Insurgency Walker wrote:

lone dirty dog wrote:

vic wrote:Hmmm. I have only had one person flag problems with the website. It lookes fine with my browser (safari / firefox). And orders are going through.
Anyone else noticed a "wonky" issue with the webpage?
Thanks,
V

Maybe he had been drinking heavily

Well, it was late at night....and my bottle of wine is unexplainably empty......and my iPad shut off for lack of charge.....



Automatically Appended Next Post:
Just checked with the desktop, looked fine. Seems to be the iPad. Odd. I guess the electrons just are not spinning fast enough having travelled from the other side of the world to fit through my wireless network. Or maybe it is my neighbors home built HARP project.

Squidmanlolz wrote:I'd like to see a fully-fledged highland guard army sub in the bagpipes as a vox-caster

vic wrote:Hi, thanks for the great feedback. greatcoat legs (4 standing 2 kneeling )

vic wrote:

Vic, awhile back you teased about upcoming ANZAC/Chindit-style heads - are those still in the pipeline?

Yes but a way down the list, so are rolled sleeves.

Absolutionis wrote:

vic wrote:Hi, thanks for the great feedback. greatcoat legs (4 standing 2 kneeling )

Yes, yes, yes!
If these legs are anywhere near your regular quality, you'll be my hero for having both variety and quality.

vic wrote:I am open to suggestions for torsos and heads to go with greatcoats. I was thinking Russian winter style heads would be a start?

Absolutionis wrote:

vic wrote:I am open to suggestions for torsos and heads to go with greatcoats. I was thinking Russian winter style heads would be a start?

You know one thing that has been oddly missing from various bits manufacturers are hooded heads. Whether useful for evil-cultist-types or Machine-cult-types, it would be rather interesting.

vic wrote:I am hoping that the next release (Victoria Legs etc). will be out around the end of the month.

Kroothawk wrote:

vic wrote:I am hoping that the next release (Victoria Legs etc). will be out around the end of the month.

Not sure if Victoria legs fit into the current range

Viktor von Domm wrote:yeah right... clean man...! lol

Viktor von Domm wrote:i am bron to lurk...

actually vic´s stuff has been always right up my alley^^ for quite some time... i even have their stuff shown on my facebook site...and that is telling something as this is my only recomendation there at all^^

Viktor von Domm wrote:lol... i don´t know why but i make so many these days... but ever since the league has formed my typing...en masse... got better^^ but with quantity you reach a certain quantity of typos too^^

gas

Viktor von Domm wrote:

gas

??? pun? intended?

stormwell wrote:I really have to thank you Victoria, Brodie helmet heads in the right scale are surprisingly rare to find!

Certainly will place an order after the Victorian legs are out, if anything just to create a Command Squad.

What are people thinking of using the Bagpiper as? Did plan one for my IG army but as a standard bearer since in my head they're more likely to hear the pipes rather than turn round in the middle of combat to look at a flag.

alphaecho wrote:Dependant on whether or not you like/ use Facebook, Victoria is currently asking for input as to what people would like to see from a Highland Guard Command Squad, ie sculpted banner, plain banner, what headgear and so on. I assume as a regular visitor to this site she will accept comments here.

In a moment of weakness I've suggested a 28mm heroic scale Westie as a mascot..but that's just me!

lone dirty dog wrote:

alphaecho wrote:Dependant on whether or not you like/ use Facebook, Victoria is currently asking for input as to what people would like to see from a Highland Guard Command Squad, ie sculpted banner, plain banner, what headgear and so on. I assume as a regular visitor to this site she will accept comments here.

In a moment of weakness I've suggested a 28mm heroic scale Westie as a mascot..but that's just me!

WESTIE !!!!!! NO IT SHOULD BE A SCOTTISH TERRIER !!!!!!!!!

alphaecho wrote:

lone dirty dog wrote:

alphaecho wrote:Dependant on whether or not you like/ use Facebook, Victoria is currently asking for input as to what people would like to see from a Highland Guard Command Squad, ie sculpted banner, plain banner, what headgear and so on. I assume as a regular visitor to this site she will accept comments here.

In a moment of weakness I've suggested a 28mm heroic scale Westie as a mascot..but that's just me!

WESTIE !!!!!! NO IT SHOULD BE A SCOTTISH TERRIER !!!!!!!!!

Capitals and exclamations. You must really like Scotties.

alphaecho wrote:We must be old to remember Black and White whiskey but one of each...I'll go for that.

alarmingrick wrote:You two are going to get us yelled at again for going OT!

OT:
I personally don't Facespace or do any other social media crap.
Woul it be possible for vic to post poll questions like that on here?
I personally like the current set she has with unit mix-n-match.
Meaning make seperate Command/Sgt torsos and make seperate
Command/Sgt head swaps. That way noone is pigeon holed by buying
one set or the other, and not having an option with future releases.
Just my $.02.

MrMoustaffa wrote: Next up is some rough rider arms and those amazing penal legion kits...

alarmingrick wrote:

MrMoustaffa wrote: Next up is some rough rider arms and those amazing penal legion kits...

You'll be equally impressed with those too!
I just got my Rough Rider and Penal bit in the last 30 days, and I can't gush enough about how great the pieces are!

I have a small collection of "Mad Money" ready to throw as soon as the new releases come out!

MrMoustaffa wrote:

alarmingrick wrote:

MrMoustaffa wrote: Next up is some rough rider arms and those amazing penal legion kits...

You'll be equally impressed with those too!
I just got my Rough Rider and Penal bit in the last 30 days, and I can't gush enough about how great the pieces are!

I have a small collection of "Mad Money" ready to throw as soon as the new releases come out!

I'm thinking of making some guys riding tau gun drones into battle with the lances. Do they mount onto cadian torsos ok?

vic wrote:Thanks for the great feedback.

I'm thinking of making some guys riding tau gun drones into battle with the lances. Do they mount onto cadian torsos ok?

Yep, you'll just need some super glue.

lone dirty dog wrote:
Plus I think you should do some detailing sets pouches, water canisters, rucksacks different styles kited out differently, maybe you could some with bed roles spare boots sword strapped to the side ect.

Have you considered a medic or at least the arms and kit for one ? commissar version to fit into this style of preatorians and scottish kilts styles ?


I also like Commander Cain idea for a Marbo style character.

megatron1701 wrote:Rob, aka Col Gravis, has put up a review of Captain Caine!

http://colgravis.blogspot.co.uk/

stormwell wrote:Gravis' still kickin'? Been ages since I last spoke to him!

Col.Gravis wrote:Must get back on facebook and vote.

From a converters perspective I'm inclined to think that lone dirty dogs right and having both options would be great, but that means more moulds and greater expense which may make it less viable financially. In that case to keep things simple I would think that just keeping them plain without the jacket would be the best option, that means they'll match the existing range expanding that, while if anyone does want a jacket bottom that should be a fairly easy item to add with only very little sculpting practice.

You could even do a tutorial on how to do so to help along those who needed it.

vic wrote:Thanks everyone who has put in suggestions about the new kilts, much appreciated.
Time to make a decision; It looks like I'll be doing both, starting with the plain ones.
The plain ones have won the vote very narrowly, but as mentioned I can go back and add the jackets.
These will be all be a fair way off release, there is lots to plan this year.
Cheers,
V

Mister Feral wrote:That's a really great shotgun design, I like the additional studs giving it a bit more detail.

Incidently, I recently dusted off some Highlander bits and have started to use them again for Renegade Militia.

lone dirty dog wrote:Got any pics of these

Mister Feral wrote:

lone dirty dog wrote:Got any pics of these

Nope.

Knowing me (which I do), I wouldn't hold your breath as it takes me a while to paint anything!

Mister Feral wrote:I would, but I can't find my camera cable so I'll have to leave it for now I'm afraid.

JB wrote:This body of work just keeps getting better and better. The Tannenberg Fusilier combination looks sharp.

vic wrote:Hi, thanks for the comments,
Here's some more examples. These were all painted and assembled by Ben 'Squig' Makepeace.
These are all on the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/VictoriaMiniatures

Dr Mathias wrote:Really nice design work. The dress caps are perfect for a project I've had in mid for quite a long time.

Does Victoria Miniatures have any USA distributors, or is it direct order only? I order from Eureka and Shadowforge on occasion, so no huge worries if you don't.

Mr Gutsy wrote:They look great, im definitely going to have to place another order soon.

Are these based on new heads you have sculpted? i kept looking for the head i like to call 'Angry screaming dude' but i couldn't find him.

Absolutionis wrote:As strange as it may sound, I rather prefer and enjoy VicMinis's niche in the historially-influenced 28mm SciFi miniatures.

Regardless, I don't see much wrong with the previous Penal Guard. They looked amazing, and they really were some of your best stuff (not that anything you have is 'bad').

If you want suggestions, I hope the next series will maintain the forced uniformity of their attire even if the faces and arms are different. Maybe some arms have torn/removed sleeves; maybe some have full sleeves. Maybe a torso or backpack with mining/labor equipment.

chilledmonkeybrains wrote:Anyone suggested pith helmeted ogryns? With ridiculously bushy beards???

Silly suggestions aside (or was I being serious...?) this is all great work, Vic. Always loved the idea of steampunk Victorian guardsmen!

Keep 'em comin'!


P.S You could even give those moustachioed ogryn huge blunderbuss personal side cannon, or even huge six-barrelled Gatling guns...

Snrub wrote:Oh vic you spoil us. I think i'd buy that heavy weapons crew arms pack just for the smoking head and the arm with the lighter.

austinitor wrote:Love the new arms set!

What sort of turnaround is to be expected on an order to the States?

brettz123 wrote:
You can see in the second picture that they are smooth. The camo is painted on.

Awesome job on the cloaks by the way.

 Medium of Death wrote:
Any chance that Tannenburg Palace Guard rifle arms are on the way?

Perhaps even 'Dress Coat' legs?

Javin wrote:
What are the chances of some female troopers?

 Snrub wrote:
Ooooh interesting. Would that be some Australian inspired slouch hats on the far left?

vic wrote:

Does that mean arms with the shoulder boards attached? possibly.

alphaecho wrote:
Vic gets you with the freebies. My last order had gratis cloaks. Now looking at buying militia heads, conscript legs and upcoming bare rifle arms for some not-Tanith scouts.

 lone dirty dog wrote:

alphaecho wrote:
Vic gets you with the freebies. My last order had gratis cloaks. Now looking at buying militia heads, conscript legs and upcoming bare rifle arms for some not-Tanith scouts.

I would have liked some spare cloaks but hey ho, I was very happy with the extras, bare arms where were they then

 Snrub wrote:

vic wrote:

Bare arms that aren't uber muscled???

 lone dirty dog wrote:
But I use pounds

vic wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:
But I use pounds

Regardless of currency, this will mean 3% - 5% savings for everyone.

 d-usa wrote:
American money is best money!

 Scottywan82 wrote:
Those are AMAZING. I'm not at all a fan of metal, but I'm seriously considering getting a squad to paint. Have you thought about partnering with a plastics company? Or even doing a Kickstarter of your own?

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 Scottywan82 wrote:
Those are AMAZING. I'm not at all a fan of metal, but I'm seriously considering getting a squad to paint. Have you thought about partnering with a plastics company? Or even doing a Kickstarter of your own?

I think Vic mentioned going into resin soon

 Scottywan82 wrote:
Those are AMAZING. I'm not at all a fan of metal, but I'm seriously considering getting a squad to paint. Have you thought about partnering with a plastics company? Or even doing a Kickstarter of your own?

 GiraffeX wrote:
Do you have any news when the Steampunk Beastmen parts will be released?

 Kroothawk wrote:

 GiraffeX wrote:
Do you have any news when the Steampunk Beastmen parts will be released?

That's Victoria's Secret

 MrMoustaffa wrote:

 Kroothawk wrote:

 GiraffeX wrote:
Do you have any news when the Steampunk Beastmen parts will be released?

That's Victoria's Secret

I see what you did there...

Really hoping I win one of those shopping sprees. I'm dirt poor right now and a free 50 bucks of awesomeness would be really nice right now...

 cygnnus wrote:
Steampunk beastman parts!?!? How did I miss that? Where can I find more info?

Valete,

JohnS

 Clang wrote:
Really, I think a combination of both would be fine.

 Wyrmalla wrote:
^^ Dammit, I guess I'll have to just find something to buy from the shop then. ...Goggles; there can never be enough goggles.

An item that I haven't seen on the site is pouches. Sure there's other kit items like ammo belts, scabbards, holsters and canteens, but there's a lack of bits to fill in the spaces between. Pouches are simple to make, but so's all the other bits of gear, its the time required to make them enmasse tends to be a bore.

 Wyrmalla wrote:
^^ Dammit, I guess I'll have to just find something to buy from the shop then. ...Goggles; there can never be enough goggles.

An item that I haven't seen on the site is pouches. Sure there's other kit items like ammo belts, scabbards, holsters and canteens, but there's a lack of bits to fill in the spaces between. Pouches are simple to make, but so's all the other bits of gear, its the time required to make them enmasse tends to be a bore. (I mean outside of the dress uniform kits that is)

vic wrote:

 Wyrmalla wrote:
^^ Dammit, I guess I'll have to just find something to buy from the shop then. ...Goggles; there can never be enough goggles.

An item that I haven't seen on the site is pouches. Sure there's other kit items like ammo belts, scabbards, holsters and canteens, but there's a lack of bits to fill in the spaces between. Pouches are simple to make, but so's all the other bits of gear, its the time required to make them enmasse tends to be a bore. (I mean outside of the dress uniform kits that is)

You must be psychic There is an ammo pouch sprue coming in the next release. Plus new heads, new torsos and new arms.
Here is the latest kilt. The notes about the soft pleats have been taken on board to give it a more worn look. Also added a crossed swords kilt pin. Thanks for all the great feedback.

 alarmingrick wrote:


Any idea when the next release will be hitting your store?
Any clues or hints as to what the new heads/arms/torsos will be?
Really like the new kilts. How many different poses of the new kilts are you planning?

vic wrote:

 alarmingrick wrote:


Any idea when the next release will be hitting your store?
Any clues or hints as to what the new heads/arms/torsos will be?
Really like the new kilts. How many different poses of the new kilts are you planning?

Hopefully next week.
Diggers. (Aussie readers, feel free to translate).
5 standing kilts, 2 kneeling kilts

 Death By Monkeys wrote:
Aw, man! I'd been holding out waiting for Vic's ANZAC heads and finally broke down on Friday and ordered 50 of MaxMini's from The Warstore. :(

I'll look forward to seeing Vic's arms and torsos to go with them, though.

 Death By Monkeys wrote:
Aw, man! I'd been holding out waiting for Vic's ANZAC heads and finally broke down on Friday and ordered 50 of MaxMini's from The Warstore. :(

vic wrote:

 Death By Monkeys wrote:
Aw, man! I'd been holding out waiting for Vic's ANZAC heads and finally broke down on Friday and ordered 50 of MaxMini's from The Warstore. :(

Oh, Ye of little faith.

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
BrookM... i think you are onto something really cool looking... would love to see how these would work together... would make nice trenchers iirc...

 BrookM wrote:
Well, sometimes it just takes a bit for me to get hooked and for some reason, them groin plates did it for me. Certainly made me look at my Krieg engineers for a moment, who also wear sensible carapace with family jewel protection.

But yeah, can't wait to go mad with the order!

 Death By Monkeys wrote:
No worries - I wasn't offended at all. I appreciated the joke, but I figured it was worth a better explanation.

Victoria completed this Rough Rider over a decade ago - and ever since then, I wanted an Aussie-style IG army.



I've seen a few such armies - some better, some worse - but the amount of conversion and green stuff on such a large scale had been prohibitive to building the army. With folks like Vic, MaxMini, and Puppet's War coming out with some good slouch hat heads, it has become substantially easier. Santobell's is the first I've seen to use Slouch Hat heads in a large capacity (I particularly like his Chimera Ute, too). I don't mind the look of the MaxMini heads. I think the Puppet's War ones look way too cartoony, but I'm really looking forward to seeing how Vic's look in person. I'm already working out a list that'll let me have an excuse to make some Light Horse Rough Riders.

@Void_walker - I think it'll actually be pretty easy to do Light Horse with the bits Vic's already got up there, although some Rolled Sleeve arms with lances seem like they'd be a pretty easy addition.

Javin wrote:Any chance of Cadian style shoulder pads. Female IG? Heck just legs and arms would do for those.

lone dirty dog wrote:This is the next set I want to see in production, I would use these as my Catachan rough riders.

 Snrub wrote:
Ah right im with ya now.

 Snrub wrote:
Infact the only componant of Rough Riders Vic doesnt do are the Horses themselves.

 LavuranGuard wrote:

 Snrub wrote:
Infact the only componant of Rough Riders Vic doesnt do are the Horses themselves.

Which is something that would be useful! Having to pay $30+ for a load of empire stuff only to not use most of that that is annoying - I have enough riders for the Apoc formation, but too few horses.

 Kroothawk wrote:
I agree. Offering full sets for 10 Victorian Guard, Highlanders, Penal Legion etc is more convenient than having to search each canteen, head, HQ and arm option by yourself. People are lazy you know.

 Alpharius wrote:

 Kroothawk wrote:
I agree. Offering full sets for 10 Victorian Guard, Highlanders, Penal Legion etc is more convenient than having to search each canteen, head, HQ and arm option by yourself. People are lazy you know.

I agree - on the part about making it easy to buy 10 man squads, not necessarily about the people are lazy thing...

 Kroothawk wrote:
BTW is it possible to get the highlander deal with Balmoral heads instead of the gasmask heads?

 BrookM wrote:
Wow, nice! I love me some good background and Andy is definitely a great choice, his Imperial Guard article regarding the Mortant, the Necromundan Spyders and the Fen Guard is one of my favourite White Dwarf articles of all time!

vic wrote:
Nice pics, thanks for posting, sorry about the missing ammo belt (it happens sometimes) I'll send it out with the morning post.
Cheers,
V

Javin wrote:
Any chance of IG arms? No weapons, just arms so we could put our weapons of choice? Maybe a set of rifle arms and a set of hand to hand arms. With a couple of at ease, smoking, drinking carrying arms? Or even IG shoulder pads?

 lone dirty dog wrote:

Javin wrote:
Any chance of IG arms? No weapons, just arms so we could put our weapons of choice? Maybe a set of rifle arms and a set of hand to hand arms. With a couple of at ease, smoking, drinking carrying arms? Or even IG shoulder pads?

Are you asking this every where you post? I thought I was back in the same post again for a minute.

 lone dirty dog wrote:

Javin wrote:
Any chance of IG arms? No weapons, just arms so we could put our weapons of choice? Maybe a set of rifle arms and a set of hand to hand arms. With a couple of at ease, smoking, drinking carrying arms? Or even IG shoulder pads?

Are you asking this every where you post I thought I was back in the same post again for a minute

Vic got my latest order BIG THANKS ! with my prize money ( coupon ) now spent Great models love these Van Diemens World Devils they are Friggin Awesome

Now some rough riders to go with them and I will be well and truly chuffed

P.S. Customs hit me with £16:95 charge mind for looking at my toys

alphaecho wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:

Javin wrote:
Any chance of IG arms? No weapons, just arms so we could put our weapons of choice? Maybe a set of rifle arms and a set of hand to hand arms. With a couple of at ease, smoking, drinking carrying arms? Or even IG shoulder pads?

Are you asking this every where you post I thought I was back in the same post again for a minute

Vic got my latest order BIG THANKS ! with my prize money ( coupon ) now spent Great models love these Van Diemens World Devils they are Friggin Awesome

Now some rough riders to go with them and I will be well and truly chuffed

P.S. Customs hit me with £16:95 charge mind for looking at my toys

I've made four orders and the only one that incurred a charge (£11 HMRC, £8 Post Office Fee???) was for one that topped £100.00. I now have to decide on future orders if its better to order less and pay Vic's postage charge than pay Customs their fee.

Javin wrote:
Vic has amazing skills. I can be hopeful and ask .

 lone dirty dog wrote:

Do you mean re sculpted based on the original design

vic wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:

Do you mean re sculpted based on the original design

Yes, they are redone using the conscript legs as a base. They won't look out of place next to the old ones, they are just better sculpts with more detail.

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
So, have you thought about doing a command squad upgrade kit, kind of like the heavy weapons set? Things like a regimental standard, bugles, officer heads, binoculars, swagger sticks, and the like? That's pretty much all you need now to make a well rounded army at this point.

I would love to see a standard in particular, they always add so much character to an army.

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
So, have you thought about doing a command squad upgrade kit, kind of like the heavy weapons set? Things like a regimental standard, bugles, officer heads, binoculars, swagger sticks, and the like? That's pretty much all you need now to make a well rounded army at this point.

I would love to see a standard in particular, they always add so much character to an army.

Happy New Year From Vic Minis.

Coming up in 2013
Hi, Thank you for making 2012 such a big year for Vic Minis, The amazing level of support and encouragement I have received over the last 6 months has paved the way for 2013 to be huge.

There will be new minis, new regiments, new illustrations, fingers crossed, a Kickstarter and of course more great fiction from Andy Hoare. And I am really looking forward to branching into some non-metal miniatures in the not too distant future.

Please keep your suggestions and feedback coming, the community really is what keeps Vic Minis moving forward, I am very excited about the possibilities for the new year.

Here's a little teaser, V



Victorian Legs Mark 2
The Victorian Legs have been re-done. This is an improvement on an old favorite, they now have more detail and more poses. These will still mix with your existing legs.

Last Days for free Shipping.
New Years Day is the last day for the free shipping offer. The last month has been mad, so much so that my holiday stock is running very low. I will work through the holidays but I won't receive a re-stock until my caster is back on the 7th of January.
All items may be ordered as usual, just please bear with me if you order is despatched a little later than expected.

 lone dirty dog wrote:
Great models love these Van Diemens World Devils they are Friggin wow:

 nerdfest09 wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:
Great models love these Van Diemens World Devils they are Friggin wow:

Oh man they are awesome eh! and for me they're even more awesomer as I actually live in the place they're named after! Tasmania was first named Van Diemens Land when the convicts came here as it was so inhospitable (basically was a death world )

 Snrub wrote:
Vic Minis + Kick Starter?

Hnnnnngggg.

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Good news if you've ever wanted a full converted, fully painted praetorian army with the original Captain Cain Mini. Vic's selling a roughly 110 or so strong praetorian army on her site for the low low price of $4,000

my (future) army runs on the rule of cool.

 BrookM wrote:


Looks like you have done a great job putting those together. Have you got some more pics somewhere?
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It's the one thing keeping me back...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5145139.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5145139.page GMT

vic wrote:
Looks like you have done a great job putting those together. Have you got some more pics somewhere?

Painted, no sorry. Nor am I a quality painter. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5148774.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5148774.page GMT

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Vic any hope for plastic?

It's the one thing keeping me back...

Not quite plastic, but very close.

Vic might be doing bitz in trollcast down the road.

Bear with me, as this was something I found sniffing around on the facebook page, looking to see if anything new was coming up.

In the comments, many people asked what the minis were made of, and she states they were a test run to see how trollcast works. I believe this is the same process Defiance Games used for their bugs/germans, although from what I've heard, Defiance Games is the only one to have trouble with it. Everywhere else I've seen trollcast stuff it looks really good.

It's kind of like a blend of resin/plastic from what I understand. Supposed to be more durable/cheaper/detailed. Don't quote me on that though.

Here's the facebook post I found all this on http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=392879837415151&set=a.162172233819247.10795.162170277152776&type=1&relevant_count=1

However, I highly doubt any of this is set in stone. She very well could have changeg her mind between now and then and decided to stick with metal or use a regular resin. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173408.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173408.page GMT
Vic your models rock, i got a big ol box of guardsmen bits from you for xmas, thanks a bunch!

All good things for 2013!!! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173417.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173417.page GMT missed that one here is to hoping for box sets of figures in the near future then.

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 lone dirty dog wrote:
Thanks for the update Mr Moustaffa missed that one here is to hoping for box sets of figures in the near future then.

Maybe Vic could go the DreamForge route and have plastics made up, although though it can be costly maybe thats what the kickstarter might be

....

Alright, how many people do I need to sleep with/brutally maim/blackmail/bribe to make this happen?

Because multipart plastic kits in this style of minis would make me weep tears of manly joy.

At the very least, trollcast will give us all the awesome of plastic AND resing from what I've heard, so long as you dont mind using superglue. Plastic glues that chemically "melt" the pieces doesn't work on it for some reason.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173437.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173437.page GMT it would be cool to see plastic box sets come to light indeed (I to would weep but more like a small girl)

I have to say Vic seem to be charging into her mini line (in a good way) the line has grown extensively and quickly, the quality as been of a high quality and ties up nicely with other ranges but still keeping originality.

I think in the future we could well see a plastic box set or at least resin/plastic sets, either way I am sure there will be many cool things to come.



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rustproof wrote:
Least now we can maybe get away with decent superglue and a bit of gs when bonding the new TrollCast plasin bits together, because drilling and pinning is not fun when every single piece of a dude has to be fixed like this.

To be honest, if your finding you need to pin infantry sized metal figures then your glue is rubbish. Theres no doubt of the value of pinning in larger heavier models, but for human sized thats crazy unless your making a habbit of throwing your models around the room!

Though thats not to say seeing Vics stuff in resin/plastic is'nt great news for the hobby!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173449.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173449.page GMT LOL But I do agree about the glue issue I only pin awkward posed minis (where there is an increased weakness) or as you mentioned heavy models.

However I should mention I am not a gamer just a mini collector, so maybe with the constant playing of miniatures it could be an extra assurance. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173455.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173455.page GMT Yes Trollcast is a possibility that I am pursuing this year, also looking at some resin. Aiming to release complete modular kits.
Dreamforge style plastic - in my dreams, but not impossible
Cheers,
v]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173497.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173497.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
....

Alright, how many people do I need to sleep with/brutally maim/blackmail/bribe to make this happen?

Because multipart plastic kits in this style of minis would make me weep tears of manly joy.

I'd slaughter a Maiden world of Eldar babies (filthy xenos) to get my hands on something anything of Vics range in plastic.

I got a wad of cash for my birthday which was going to go towards a new computer. But when i heard Vic might be doing a kickstarter i put off buying it just in case.

vic wrote:
Dreamforge style plastic - in my dreams, but not impossible

READ MY POST!

WAD OF CASH!!!

WAD OF CASH! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173501.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173501.page GMT
Please make Russian winter soldiers.

I need to at least finish my force without resorting to scouring eBay.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173504.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173504.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173512.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173512.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173753.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173753.page GMT

vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments,
Yes Trollcast is a possibility that I am pursuing this year, also looking at some resin. Aiming to release complete modular kits.
Dreamforge style plastic - in my dreams, but not impossible
Cheers,
v

I would so love to see a kickstarter I would even work weekends and bank holidays to fund it I think you would be quite surprised how much backing you get

I would love to see a set of plastic miniatures of your designs, however I know the difference between your range and DreamForge is his was CAD as yours are sculpted.

Now not knowing that much about the process of producing the moulds for plastics or whats involved I don't know how easy that would be to achieve.

However I would buy box sets of your all ready produced models in plastic by the bucket load, don't get me wrong I love your miniature, but in plastic they are easy for conversions ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173864.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5173864.page GMT

 Mr. Burning wrote:
Valhallans.

Please make Russian winter soldiers.

I need to at least finish my force without resorting to scouring eBay.

Quoted for the truth.

Although I have to many metal Valhallans, I know I could never have to many plastic Valhallans. Mmmmm, Gribble gribble gribble.



Regards,

Howie.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5174284.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5174284.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5174355.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5174355.page GMT
I don't need to know exact days or anything, "summer", "fall", or "late spring" would be awesome. I just want to know whether I can order the legs now or should save my cash for the kickstarter.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5174434.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5174434.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5175550.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5175550.page GMT

vic wrote:
Hi, a Kickstarter would not be until at least mid 2013. There are a few issues to work out first, like Kickstarter's Brits and Americans only policy.

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vic wrote:
There are a few issues to work out first, like Kickstarter's Brits and Americans only policy.

Tell them you are also ruled by the Queen

On Trollcast. Check for realistic time schedules. He is busy to fulfill casting for 2 kickstarters including Reaper. He is in principle responsible to do all Defiance Games stuff (if they still are in business), and Ed still has things on his shelves for more than 3 years (to be fair from times when he did casting in an evening job, but anyway). So everyone's advice "Just ask Ed" is not the solution to all problems.

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 Kroothawk wrote:

On Trollcast. Check for realistic time schedules. He is busy to fulfill casting for 2 kickstarters including Reaper. He is in principle responsible to do all Defiance Games stuff (if they still are in business), and Ed still has things on his shelves for more than 3 years (to be fair from times when he did casting in an evening job, but anyway). So everyone's advice "Just ask Ed" is not the solution to all problems.

Where did you read that Ed Fortae was involved in the Reaper KS? this is the first time i've heard of it.

Concerning Defiance Ed said over on Frothers that he cut them off a few months ago, and that he was trying to help them overcome their problems but just wasn't willing to work for free. Over on the Defiance Facebook page they mention purchasing a few casting machines so im guessing at this point they're casting the Bugs and Germans themselves. (Which would explain the sub-par quality of the Germans over in the Defiance thread.)

@Vic,
I haven't seen it mentioned yet but will the Kickstarter be funding the Trollcast kits? Just wondering as I remember reading a post by you over on BGG a few months ago saying that you were planning to KS your game Labyrintus in the future.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5186926.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5186926.page GMT
but he is doing master making and casting for Red Box Games, Impact Miniatures Chibi stuff, his own KS and Imbrian Arts,

plus he's done tests for Kingdom Death so he could end up doing part/all of that too (no contacts have been signed on this one so that could all fall through)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5187257.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5187257.page GMT
I wrote the other day a mail to Vic asking her if she could make some leg sets in bermudas, like the 8th Army had in WWII, to make a desert style army for 40K.
And also some rolled up sleeve arms for officers, as she has them already with lasguns.

Got her reply today, saying that she'd like to do some legs in shorts, only not sure if there is a resonable demand for them.

Heads, arms, torsos and equipment for a 8th Army style are already all in the shop, even scots heads and leg sets with kilt.

So what do you guys think, would a desert style work or it it just a stupid idea of mine? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191078.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191078.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191299.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191299.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191315.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191315.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
While not a stupid idea, I'm not sure if there are many regiments out there trotting around in shorts.

British in arid environments in World War 2 (namely the desert) wore shorts:
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 Brother SRM wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
While not a stupid idea, I'm not sure if there are many regiments out there trotting around in shorts.

British in arid environments in World War 2 (namely the desert) wore shorts:

I meant in a farty kay context.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191558.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191558.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191559.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191559.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191616.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5191616.page GMT
Will really get me some other minis and order Vic's great conversion sets!

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But maybe US doughboy heads (WW! US army troops with the typical scouts felt hat)
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I think it was in the movie Gallipoli, that shows what some Australian troopers did in reserve areas, namely just not wear any pants at all.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5192980.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5192980.page GMT
I think you have to get it right you don't want them to look like the pics above thats for certain, but take Vics kilt legs remove the skirt I mean kilt and alter to shorts hey presto

Thats the look I would go for myself ties it all in together, maybe cargo shorts with some pockets on the sides to give a bit more depth and detail, but no long sox

If i get the time I might convert one of the legs sets of kilts to give an idea if you think it will help ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5193146.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5193146.page GMT 40k 8th Army Aussies. Hell, I'd also buy some Doughboy hats to use as Lemon-Squeezers for my Bros from ENZed (also in shorts).

Updating them a little to also include Cargo Pockets would work well, I think.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5193346.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5193346.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:
I think you have to get it right you don't want them to look like the pics above thats for certain, but take Vics kilt legs remove the skirt I mean kilt and alter to shorts hey presto

Thats the look I would go for myself ties it all in together, maybe cargo shorts with some pockets on the sides to give a bit more depth and detail, but no long sox

That's what i was aiming for! Thanks for putting words to it! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5193392.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5193392.page GMT Balmoral Cap Heads
Brodie Helmet Heads
So nice.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5193409.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5193409.page GMT Here is a re-enactors pic that was very inspiring for my Van Demon's World Devils squad, Aussies in Burma WW2, as you can see half of them are wearing shorts.
Cheers,
V
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2 miniholic your welcome mate ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5194741.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5194741.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5194927.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5194927.page GMT

 megatron1701 wrote:
Vic, is there any chance you could do a sprue of spare pith helmets?

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I've only made one purchase from Victoria and it was very small, but I am extremely pleased. I ordered a batch of accessories and especially lasguns to arm up some RT plastic squats whose lasguns were missing or broken. They are perfect! They have the lasgun look, but are tru'ish in proportions and the same length (minus the shoulder stock as the RT plastic doesn't have one) from grip to muzzle.

I've heard many folks talk about wanting to convert the new crop of historical plastics into IG regiments. The downside almost always seems to be that GW weapons are too heroic. The only conversions I've seen that look halfway decent are when folks manage to hunt down the smaller original RT weapons.

I think that Victoria weapons and accessories may be the answer. I'm sure she wants to promote her own figures, but there' s alot of folks out there that need to know that they may no longer have to go scrounging and begging for RT era weapons to find lasguns, and other bits for converting their "true" scale historical troops.

Now if only you made less-than-heroic size bolters and bolt pistols....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5195362.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5195362.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5195457.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5195457.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5195775.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5195775.page GMT

muwhe wrote:
Did we forget to mention Victoria Miniatures is doing the AdeptiCon 2013 “Sci-Fi” model for the swag bag and it is amazing? Thanks Vic!

....

Thank god I got tickets to Adepticon. Do all attendees get a swag bag with it or only the first 1,000 or whatever that got the VIP one get it?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5195867.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5195867.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5196989.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5196989.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:

Thank god I got tickets to Adepticon. Do all attendees get a swag bag with it or only the first 1,000 or whatever that got the VIP one get it?

We normally exceed the 1,000 mark for the "AdeptiCon" swag bag items and in recent years have done upwards of 1500. I would expect we will do that number or more.

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V
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 Kroothawk wrote:
I think making these clampacks (plus one for Van Demon's World Devils) a general release is the way to expand your business.
Bits are nice, but ready packs of complete squads are nicer.

I concur this is a good idea and the packaging is quite eye catching indeed ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5202502.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5202502.page GMT They look fantastic, btw! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5202517.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5202517.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5202565.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5202565.page GMT Those clam shells are a great idea and they shurely are going to sell well! Great for retailers! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5202740.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5202740.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203063.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203063.page GMT

 Alpharius wrote:
Add my vote to that total!

Me too.

If these were to appear in my FLGS the squee of joy I would emit would be heard across the country.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203083.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203083.page GMT
Good luck at Cancon Vic.

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 Kroothawk wrote:
I think making these clampacks (plus one for Van Demon's World Devils) a general release is the way to expand your business.
Bits are nice, but ready packs of complete squads are nicer.

Jumping on this bandwagon! If I saw a clampack of the Victorians or Tannenberg at my FLGS, I doubt I could turn them down! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203457.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203457.page GMT Cheers,
Vic.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203483.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203483.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203860.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203860.page GMT I've been lurking and drooling on your site long enough, that might push me over the edge into the murky waters of a spending spree. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203879.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5203879.page GMT
Glengarry hats! Any chance heads with Glengarry hats are coming? I would so love to see some.
Obligatory wiki link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glengarry

Also, I'd love to add a native contingent. Any chance for something "native"?

And on another note... any chance of Scots themed heads that would fit something the size of a GW Space Marine?

Lastly what my wonderful wife got me for Christmas (and a lot of the inspiration to finally get my Praetorians done):



Never mind the DUST all over that picture. ;-) ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5205653.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5205653.page GMT



Dem some gnarly clackers. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5206036.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5206036.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5235819.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5235819.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5235867.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5235867.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5235923.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5235923.page GMT

Javin wrote:
Anyone else having problems getting to her site?

Yep, site is down at the moment, its being worked on to get it running again asap. This is the last straw with my current ecommerce platform, I will be changing to Shopify as soon as I can.


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 Smitty wrote:
Hey Vic, do you have any plans for creating female trooper bits? There's a lot of people who are interested in having female soldiers in their army (myself included), but not many companies out there manufacture good ones.

Hi, yes its something I am planning to do and have started trying out a few ideas. Its going to take some time though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5235993.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5235993.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5236061.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5236061.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:
Add my vote to that total!

Me too.

If these were to appear in my FLGS the squee of joy I would emit would be heard across the country.

Now something about that is just downright unsettling

now onto the female soldiers, I really hope they are believable. To many companies make over the top ZOMG boob soldiers]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5238108.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5238108.page GMT

 Sgt.Roadkill wrote:

 MrMoustaffa wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:
Add my vote to that total!

Me too.

If these were to appear in my FLGS the squee of joy I would emit would be heard across the country.

Now something about that is just downright unsettling

now onto the female soldiers, I really hope they are believable. To many companies make over the top ZOMG boob soldiers

Look on the bright side, you're in the UK, you shouldn't hear the squee..... I on the other hand will be sending Mr. M a bill for broken glass!

And I think you'd be safe in assuming that whatever vic comes up with, it won't be "over the top ZOMG boob soldiers". She's got too much skill
and class, IMHO.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5238185.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5238185.page GMT IG!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5238934.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5238934.page GMT

Javin wrote:
Hoping for great things for the female IG!

IMO, some "non-cadians" would be nice. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5239102.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5239102.page GMT
1) The models available look fething awesome
2) The models look fething awesome

I kind of forgot my other points.

More seriously, the clamshell packs of relevant bits seems like a good way to move forwards. Speaking for myself, I don't have a notable bits reservoir; lasguns, grenade launchers, you know, useless stuff of no real value, so to really use any of Vic's awesome stuff, I need to buy the whole kit. Thus I can't help but feel that making whole sets would be attractive to anyone in a similar boat as myself.

I've got a hankering to try and make a 19th century Imperial Japanese Army out of those Tannenburg, but since I'd have to basically start from zero, I'm inclined to wait and see what the rumoured kickstarter might entail, or until the combined "kits" become generally available.

And this is from someone who absolutely loathes metal, but the quality of the minis is high enough for me to want to get them, I'm just waiting for the opportune moment.

On the subject of historical sources for future guard variants, has anyone considered WW2 Soviet Combat Engineers as a concept? Those are the folks with the big, bulky steel armour, not much good against a bullet at the time, but good against shrapnel and the like. Something along those lines would make decent stormtrooper/veteran stand-ins, distinct from the existent GW line of Stormtroopers and their ilk. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5239631.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5239631.page GMT

 MajorStoffer wrote:
I'd just like to chime in here on a few points

1) The models available look fething awesome
2) The models look fething awesome

I kind of forgot my other points.

More seriously, the clamshell packs of relevant bits seems like a good way to move forwards. Speaking for myself, I don't have a notable bits reservoir; lasguns, grenade launchers, you know, useless stuff of no real value, so to really use any of Vic's awesome stuff, I need to buy the whole kit. Thus I can't help but feel that making whole sets would be attractive to anyone in a similar boat as myself.

I've got a hankering to try and make a 19th century Imperial Japanese Army out of those Tannenburg, but since I'd have to basically start from zero, I'm inclined to wait and see what the rumoured kickstarter might entail, or until the combined "kits" become generally available.

And this is from someone who absolutely loathes metal, but the quality of the minis is high enough for me to want to get them, I'm just waiting for the opportune moment.

On the subject of historical sources for future guard variants, has anyone considered WW2 Soviet Combat Engineers as a concept? Those are the folks with the big, bulky steel armour, not much good against a bullet at the time, but good against shrapnel and the like. Something along those lines would make decent stormtrooper/veteran stand-ins, distinct from the existent GW line of Stormtroopers and their ilk.

Might want to check back a few pages for the preview pics we got a while back. There are a few uparmored troops that might match what you're thinking of, as long as you don't mind them wearing gas masks...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5239635.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5239635.page GMT IG players have been asking for for years.

FW got half of that done with Krieg, and it looks like Vic might fill that void in my soul which needs to be filled with delicious, crunchy, armour. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5239684.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5239684.page GMT
Other makers have proved the viability of selling special/heavy weapon bits so I'm kind of surprised that Victoria hasn't. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240375.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240375.page GMT
'period' heavy weapons were definatly not man portable so you'd be looking at carriage mounted (or maybe tripod mounted) heavy weapons which might not suit 40K counts as

or making some sort of man portable version which woulds just look odd (10 barrel man portable Nordenfelt gun anybody)... fine for a Steampunk mini but probably not these]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240600.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240600.page GMT

 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
I'd guess that since Vic's going for a period look it's hard to come up with heavy/special weapons that 'look' right

'period' heavy weapons were definatly not man portable so you'd be looking at carriage mounted (or maybe tripod mounted) heavy weapons which might not suit 40K counts as

or making some sort of man portable version which woulds just look odd (10 barrel man portable Nordenfelt gun anybody)... fine for a Steampunk mini but probably not these

Carriage/tripod works fine for the heavy weapons, that's exactly what the GW models themselves have, after all

Special weapons need a bit more thought, hopefully a design can be found that is subtler than the massive GW efforts but still identifiably flamethrowers, heat rays or what have you.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240633.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240633.page GMT GW heavy weapons were all on carriages, and that the current plastic generation is all on tripods... so, how would that not suit 40k counts-as?

The only ones that need to be man-portable are the special weapons, and Vic has provided good looking break-action grenade launchers, and showed some demos of a "heat/microwave" gun (with the barrel shroud-looking barrel we know and expect). I for one can't wait to see those in production, and hope further for a, uh, sun/nuclear fluid gun, and (hopefully) a marksman's rifle, flamethrower, and large tank-supplied flamethrower. Communications gear and medical kits would also be very welcome, as would magazines for heavy weapons (e.g. automatic cannon magazines, large caliber ramjet magazines, rockets, etc).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240653.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240653.page GMT
To really appeal to IG players who want to game competitively, there will still at least need to be a Plasmagun, Lascannon and Autocannon, and possibly a flamer and missile launcher.

luckily, these would not be hard to fit into the psuedo-historical look of the existing Victoria miniatures lines.

I built an IG army a few years back and really wanted the historical artillery look for my Lascannons, so I put them on toy gun carriages like this.



The size of mine is definitely more artillery than squad portable gun (and maybe a bit over-the-top), but it wouldn't have to be so large. Perhaps something more similar in size to Victoria's own IG conversions.
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 Slinky wrote:

 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:

I'd guess that since Vic's going for a period look it's hard to come up with heavy/special weapons that 'look' right
'period' heavy weapons were definatly not man portable so you'd be looking at carriage mounted (or maybe tripod mounted) heavy weapons which might not suit 40K counts as
or making some sort of man portable version which woulds just look odd (10 barrel man portable Nordenfelt gun anybody)... fine for a Steampunk mini but probably not these

Carriage/tripod works fine for the heavy weapons, that's exactly what the GW models themselves have, after all
Special weapons need a bit more thought, hopefully a design can be found that is subtler than the massive GW efforts but still identifiably flamethrowers, heat rays or what have you.

What's the period though? Looks like the same mid-late 19th Century-to-WW2 - but sci-fi that many of GW's imperial guard use, because as lovely as they are, Vic's range is predominantly not-Imperial Guard based on the various metal ranges that GW released in the mid-1990s. I should point out I don't have a problem with that in any way, but let's call a spade a spade upfront.

So, we're dealing with a period of approximately 100 years of technology, plus not-40k. What might be appropriate? It's not actually very hard.

Flamers are fairly consistent, as are single-man machineguns/stubbers/heavy bolters:








Making Not-Meltas and Not-Plasma Guns just requires the same riffing on the familiar GW designs that Vic has already done with the lasguns, this sort of thing. Power fists are the same.



Heavy weapons on tripods and carriages (crew-served Machineguns/Stubbers/Bolters/Lascannon/Pak-38)










I'm not even going to touch on man-portable Rocket and Missile Launchers.

Vic's guns are already chunkified and pretty clearly based on the IG weapons. She just needs to make something that's appropriate to both 40k and her figures. Which, as we can see above, can pretty much be anything. Man-portable, tripods, carriages. All have a strong foundation in both real world and 40k model history.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240847.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240847.page GMT
getting my Specialist and Heavy weapons mixed up
(and don't I feel foolish!)

I like your las canons Eilif]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240848.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5240848.page GMT

 scipio.au wrote:

This isn't the best place for it but since you posted that Orlock I thought I'd ask.

Does anyone know of a good IG-scale man-portable heavy bolter in plastic?

I know that the Orlock has one, Ox (the Last Chancer who I think got renamed to Sgt. Harker?) but I think those are metal not plastic/resin.

Maybe the scout H. Bolter but that has a scout arm on it as I recall.

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 Aqvila Invictis wrote:

 scipio.au wrote:

This isn't the best place for it but since you posted that Orlock I thought I'd ask.

Does anyone know of a good IG-scale man-portable heavy bolter in plastic?

I know that the Orlock has one, Ox (the Last Chancer who I think got renamed to Sgt. Harker?) but I think those are metal not plastic/resin.

Maybe the scout H. Bolter but that has a scout arm on it as I recall.

Any other ideas?

Sgt. Harker is not Ox; he's bigger, beefier, and has both a mohawk and a shirt. He's one of my favorite models! The smallest plastic heavy bolter I can think of comes on the Space Marine Land Speeder kit, or rather the Ravenwing accessory sprue. The heavy bolters that are meant to be twin-linked are noticeably smaller. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5241517.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5241517.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5242199.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5242199.page GMT CAD sculptor to do a range for me or a traditional sculptor with the skills, but I've been unable to find one. Even some weapons and carriages built from plasticard would work for resin production.
I want to do the heavy weapons similar to the ones in my Praetorian army with the iron wheels, a concept artist to do some designs would be handy too.
I am still just a company of one, so things I don't like sculpting tend to get put off :(
I am about half was through the 'fusion gun'(?) is the drawing below and I hope to have it in the next release.
Cheers,
V
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I'd actually suggest putting up a brief here, and inviting people to submit either castable masters made from Plasticard, or CAD-renders, again based on actual feasability. Anything physical would need to check with you before mailing it to Adelaide of course. Then when you've got something(s) you like, pay the sculptors a fair amount (whatever the market rate is) for full ownership of the sculpt along with the rights to modify it as you see fit.

There are lots of hobbyists who enjoy CAD design. You can even come up with the concept art if you like and get them to go with it. (I have to admit, I intensely dislike that Melta in the pic above as a practical weapon design). Anyway, I suggest you use the community for this. The worst that can happen is that you don't get anything useful and spend a few hours answering emails and looking at pictures/renders.

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vic wrote:
Hi, Thanks for all the great suggestions for special and heavy weapons. I fully intend to do the whole range. The thing that has held me back, to be honest, is that I hate sculpting them, I am much more comfortable and better at sculpting organic shapes than machinery. I really need a CAD sculptor to do a range for me or a traditional sculptor with the skills, but I've been unable to find one. Even some weapons and carriages built from plasticard would work for resin production.
I want to do the heavy weapons similar to the ones in my Praetorian army with the iron wheels, a concept artist to do some designs would be handy too.
I am still just a company of one, so things I don't like sculpting tend to get put off :(
I am about half was through the 'fusion gun'(?) is the drawing below and I hope to have it in the next release.
Cheers,
V

You might want to try contacting Mark Mondragon of Dreamforge Games. He's done a lot of work like that for other companies. Although, he may be too busy working on his own model line right now.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5242586.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5242586.page GMT
Although part of me thinks it would better represent a plasma weapon - especially the 'Gets Hot' rule for 40K players ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5242589.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5242589.page GMT Just a cross post here as to what Victoria Miniatures and AdeptiCon have cooked up for 2013.

Beast-Captain Torgo: AdeptiCon 2013 Sci-fi Model

Torgo is one of a line of genetic experiments known as Broolians, the product of an insane experiment by the mad geneticists of the planet Broolia. The so-called Broolian Beastmen first saw service as mercenaries in the service of several stellar empires and have now fought in countless warzones across the Orion-Cygnus Spur.

Beast-Captain Torgo insists on taking the same risks as his beast-brothers, and so is ever to be found at the forefront of the battle. He wields the same flame thrower he as carried since his earliest days of service, unwilling to take up a weapon others might think more suitable to the commander a successful and feared mercenary force. In battle, Torgo is as ferocious and savage as all his kin, eschewing subtlety as soon as the bullets start flying and the charge is called. Few can stand up to such a charge, for the Broolians of Beast-Captain Torgo fight not for wealth, but for the sheer, savage joy that was seeded in their bestial hearts by the insane geneticists of the planet Broolia.

Direct from Victoria Miniatures, Beast-Captain Torgo will be found lurking the swag bags of the first 2000 preregistered attendees with an AdeptiCon 2013 Weekend Badge! Bring a leash!


Sculpted by Victoria Lamb :: Character Background by Andy Hoare
Click to enlarge photos.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270275.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270275.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270418.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270418.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270500.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270500.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270556.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270556.page GMT
Guess i will have to scour eBay late April in the hopes that some people might be selling their copies...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270757.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270757.page GMT

 kenshin620 wrote:
Oh man that makes me want a whole line of "Not Imperial Beastmen"!

on the way...

Sorry about the LE status of this mini, believe me, as someone stuck in the back of beyond, I understand. if I can, I will make some available through the web shop. And, he is just a precursor to a Broolian Bestman regiment

Here's a better pic.
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UNTILL NOW

I so hope we can get one of these love the pose and look it really captures every thing perfectly ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270898.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270898.page GMT
Not that I have been bugging Vic, to do one or anything ... : )


“Shame there's no way to actually get it”

Well apart from attending AdeptiCon, or Ebay. One could post and see if one of these couple hundred Dakka folks that attend AdeptiCon would pick one up for you at the AdeptiCon registration desk. We always have extra of the AdeptiCon Miniatures available for those that want to pick up multiples.
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The reference to "broo" (runequest?) is a wonderful nod to vintage gaming and something vets will really appreciate.

Until now EM4 Phagon Beastmen were the only currently available space beastmen figures, and they are pretty dated.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270966.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270966.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270981.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5270981.page GMT

muwhe wrote:
I think we all hope that Vic produces a full line of Broolian Beastmen and I’ll be first in line!

Not that I have been bugging Vic, to do one or anything ... : )


“Shame there's no way to actually get it”

Well apart from attending AdeptiCon, or Ebay. One could post and see if one of these couple hundred Dakka folks that attend AdeptiCon would pick one up for you at the AdeptiCon registration desk. We always have extra of the AdeptiCon Miniatures available for those that want to pick up multiples.

Yes, but you have to find someone who is attending then get them agree to pick one up and send it to you, plus who is going any one willing to pick one up for me ?

Please feel free to PM I will return the favour if you want a FW Event model as I go every year in March/April ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271066.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271066.page GMT I started to do a Beastman - penal legion combo.
I'm glad I waited!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271088.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271088.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:
That is one fantastic looking mini!
I started to do a Beastman - penal legion combo.
I'm glad I waited!

Are you going then ? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271589.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271589.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 alarmingrick wrote:
That is one fantastic looking mini!
I started to do a Beastman - penal legion combo.
I'm glad I waited!

Are you going then ?

Only if you're paying LDD!
I'm so broke atm, I can't even afford to dream about it!
I'm talking about I'm glad I didn't finish my BM PL, if vic is about to do alot of BM parts!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271669.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271669.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 alarmingrick wrote:
That is one fantastic looking mini!
I started to do a Beastman - penal legion combo.
I'm glad I waited!

Are you going then ?

Only if you're paying LDD!
I'm so broke atm, I can't even afford to dream about it!
I'm talking about I'm glad I didn't finish my BM PL, if vic is about to do alot of BM parts!

If I had that much cash spare I would LOL

Shame really want this guy he is pretty dam amazing, I love the cig in his mouth just imagine him lighting it up on the flamer urm burnt hair ……...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271692.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271692.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 alarmingrick wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 alarmingrick wrote:
That is one fantastic looking mini!
I started to do a Beastman - penal legion combo.
I'm glad I waited!

Are you going then ?

Only if you're paying LDD!
I'm so broke atm, I can't even afford to dream about it!
I'm talking about I'm glad I didn't finish my BM PL, if vic is about to do alot of BM parts!

If I had that much cash spare I would LOL

Shame really want this guy he is pretty dam amazing, I love the cig in his mouth just imagine him lighting it up on the flamer urm burnt hair ……...

Kinda made me think of "The Comedian" too when I saw it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271763.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5271763.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5272077.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5272077.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 alarmingrick wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 alarmingrick wrote:
That is one fantastic looking mini!
I started to do a Beastman - penal legion combo.
I'm glad I waited!

Are you going then ?

Only if you're paying LDD!
I'm so broke atm, I can't even afford to dream about it!
I'm talking about I'm glad I didn't finish my BM PL, if vic is about to do alot of BM parts!

If I had that much cash spare I would LOL

Shame really want this guy he is pretty dam amazing, I love the cig in his mouth just imagine him lighting it up on the flamer urm burnt hair ……...

Now you mention it

Kinda made me think of "The Comedian" too when I saw it.

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 Sgt.Roadkill wrote:
i take it that flamer is indication of Vic releasing some more special weapon type arms

That would be good news!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5272250.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5272250.page GMT

 Alpharius wrote:

 Sgt.Roadkill wrote:
i take it that flamer is indication of Vic releasing some more special weapon type arms

That would be good news!

I would think it is more of an indication she is releasing beastmen and bloody cool ones at that ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5272258.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5272258.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:

 Sgt.Roadkill wrote:
i take it that flamer is indication of Vic releasing some more special weapon type arms

That would be good news!

I would think it is more of an indication she is releasing beastmen and bloody cool ones at that

And that's even better news!

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5272283.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5272283.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5272287.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5272287.page GMT 10 Man Rough Rider Conversion Kit Resin ($25.00 ):
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/10-man-rough-rider-conversion-kit




]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291200.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291200.page GMT DE plastic cold ones?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291208.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291208.page GMT So what's the difference between this kit and the kit that was ready on the website?Never mind, just noticed it said resin rather then metal. Hooray for resin!

Zachectomy wrote:
You think these legs will fit the DE plastic cold ones?

I don't see why they wouldn't. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291455.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291455.page GMT

Zachectomy wrote:
You think these legs will fit the DE plastic cold ones?

Old or new cold ones ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291482.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291482.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291495.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291495.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291703.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291703.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291735.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5291735.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5292610.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5292610.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298012.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298012.page GMT
HI, got a new release coming out this week. Here's a quick preview, these two chaps are showing off some of the new bits. (yes, that is a pipe).
Cheers,
v]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298034.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298034.page GMT

vic wrote:

HI, got a new release coming out this week. Here's a quick preview, these two chaps are showing off some of the new bits. (yes, that is a pipe).
Cheers,
v

Well, there goes what little I was saving.....!
Love the officer and the new pipe head!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298076.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298076.page GMT

Pipe

*Starts throwing money at Vic* Take it! Take it all.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298099.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298099.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298786.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298804.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5298804.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5299140.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5299140.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5299237.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5299237.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5299638.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5299638.page GMT Many thanks.
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Wouldpurchaseandwear/10]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5302457.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5302457.page GMT mind you that Beastman head is an epic look any way ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5302552.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5302552.page GMT
Nicely done.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5303070.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5303070.page GMT Seriously.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5303433.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5303433.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5304349.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5304349.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5304813.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5304813.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5306807.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5306807.page GMT

ecthelion wrote:
Vic, I sent you an email about my order, did you get it?

Can you send again please.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5308681.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5308681.page GMT

vic wrote:

HI, got a new release coming out this week. Here's a quick preview, these two chaps are showing off some of the new bits. (yes, that is a pipe).
Cheers,
v

Hey vic,
Do you think these new bits will still be on schedule for this week?
Getting a cramp holding my arm back from throwing money...... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5308708.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5308708.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:


Hey vic,
Do you think these new bits will still be on schedule for this week?
Getting a cramp holding my arm back from throwing money......

yep, I hope to have them up later today.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5308729.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5308729.page GMT

vic wrote:

 alarmingrick wrote:


Hey vic,
Do you think these new bits will still be on schedule for this week?
Getting a cramp holding my arm back from throwing money......

yep, I hope to have them up later today.

It's like Christmas in February!!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5308739.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5308739.page GMT
Have you considered having an alternate t-shirt design with a Prae- I mean, "Victorian Guard" head. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5309276.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5309276.page GMT http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/new-releases?pagesize=12
Thanks for looking, V








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I'm going to be building a new Guard army using the tannenburgs, and the more bits selection, the better.

Only problem is I need a billion bases, so if there's any potential for a tannenburg set, like with van diemens, would make those 40 odd normal guardsmen I need a little easier to acquire. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5309556.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5309556.page GMT

 MajorStoffer wrote:
Those look awesome, bits for the bits god!

I'm going to be building a new Guard army using the tannenburgs, and the more bits selection, the better.

Only problem is I need a billion bases, so if there's any potential for a tannenburg set, like with van diemens, would make those 40 odd normal guardsmen I need a little easier to acquire.

You can pick up bases pretty cheap on Feebay.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5309567.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5309567.page GMT

 MajorStoffer wrote:
Those look awesome, bits for the bits god!

I'm going to be building a new Guard army using the tannenburgs, and the more bits selection, the better.

Only problem is I need a billion bases, so if there's any potential for a tannenburg set, like with van diemens, would make those 40 odd normal guardsmen I need a little easier to acquire.

Coming in March, Victorian and Tannenburg squad packs, new kilt legs, new dress Cap heads. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5309582.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5309582.page GMT

vic wrote:

Coming in March, Victorian and Tannenburg squad packs, new kilt legs, new dress Cap heads.

Well that's awesome, fits right in with my budget schedule. Gives me just enough time to finish painting the last of my marines. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5309605.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5309605.page GMT

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
Love the shirt and would be interested in picking one up through your site.

Have you considered having an alternate t-shirt design with a Prae- I mean, "Victorian Guard" head.

Yes, that's my only suggestion for improvement - also do another design in the same style but with a non-beasty head.. A "Victorian Guard" head would certainly be appropriate.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5310160.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5310160.page GMT
Cheers Vic. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5310209.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5310209.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5310327.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5310327.page GMT

 Clang wrote:

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
Love the shirt and would be interested in picking one up through your site.

Have you considered having an alternate t-shirt design with a Prae- I mean, "Victorian Guard" head.

Yes, that's my only suggestion for improvement - also do another design in the same style but with a non-beasty head.. A "Victorian Guard" head would certainly be appropriate.

I'd snap up a Victorian Guard t-shirt of a similar style to the beastman one. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5310419.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5310419.page GMT

 Necroagogo wrote:

 Clang wrote:

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
Love the shirt and would be interested in picking one up through your site.

Have you considered having an alternate t-shirt design with a Prae- I mean, "Victorian Guard" head.

Yes, that's my only suggestion for improvement - also do another design in the same style but with a non-beasty head.. A "Victorian Guard" head would certainly be appropriate.

I'd snap up a Victorian Guard t-shirt of a similar style to the beastman one.

Cheers, looking into it.
V
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vic wrote:

 Necroagogo wrote:

 Clang wrote:

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
Love the shirt and would be interested in picking one up through your site.

Have you considered having an alternate t-shirt design with a Prae- I mean, "Victorian Guard" head.

Yes, that's my only suggestion for improvement - also do another design in the same style but with a non-beasty head.. A "Victorian Guard" head would certainly be appropriate.

I'd snap up a Victorian Guard t-shirt of a similar style to the beastman one.

Cheers, looking into it.
V

Just remember 3XL...... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5312793.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5312793.page GMT
And of course, I already own 15 meltaguns that I managed to snag before GW switched the meltagun packs to resin.

Man I was doing so good not ordering things and saving money, then Kromlech releases their meganobs and you release this stuff within a week of each other.

Dangit vic, how am I going to get a new car if you keep releasing things that I want?!?!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5313294.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5313294.page GMT

vic wrote:

ecthelion wrote:
Vic, I sent you an email about my order, did you get it?

Can you send again please.

Just sent it again.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5321243.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5321243.page GMT Thanks,V
Heres a nice example from Andy Hoare: Victorian Guard Naval Brigade
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Any progress on those female IG?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5335697.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5335697.page GMT

The gallery is a really good idea Vic. I'll be sure to check it out!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5335830.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5335830.page GMT

Javin wrote:
Still hoping for Cadian like shoulder pads to add more of your models to my Cadian force.

Any progress on those female IG?

That's gong to be hard to make those shoulder pads for vics mini's. I'm not sure if you've ever seen her stuff, but the shoulder armor cadians use would be gigantic on Vic's arms.

Try your hand at greenstuff man. A smooth shape shouldn't be too hard. That, or use something like a ping pong ball and cut it up to make that spherical armor shape.

The problem with what you want is that it's a really finicky bit, and would be hard to market.

Alternatively, you could order the arms vic makes with the combat armor on the shoulders. It's not quite cadian styled, but it's in the same vein.

OR you could get some cadian arms and combine them with vic's in some way. Some of her stuff is switching to resin so who knows maybe the arms will too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5335877.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5335877.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Javin if you want Cadian like shoulder pads, then either buy some Cadians or find a bitz site that sells Cadian arms. Vic might have no intention of ever doing shoulder pads and your nagging isn't getting you anywhere.


The gallery is a really good idea Vic. I'll be sure to check it out!

I think he means 2nd edition style Cadians not the plastics.



The simple arc should be do-able but the eagle would be a challenge.


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Heads in that helmet style would also be popular, as would old RT era style heads...

Just in case anyone is looking for ideas ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5336388.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5336388.page GMT
Second old RT shoulder pads would be just as good as newer rounded ones. I would expect those to be smaller to fit her minis.

Third I recommend her Kilted legs. Very easy to work with and they look great.

I keep asking because I like her arms but I think shoulder pads would help me blend her models in with my current army.

Lastly keep up the awesome work Vic .

I never thought of ping pong balls. I am terrible at greenstuff. I will try that out, thank you.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5336832.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5336832.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5336920.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5336920.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5342784.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5342784.page GMT

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:

Heads in that helmet style would also be popular, as would old RT era style heads...

Just in case anyone is looking for ideas

Man I would love some of the old Copplestone style Guard heads... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5342863.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5342863.page GMT

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:

 Snrub wrote:
Javin if you want Cadian like shoulder pads, then either buy some Cadians or find a bitz site that sells Cadian arms. Vic might have no intention of ever doing shoulder pads and your nagging isn't getting you anywhere.


The gallery is a really good idea Vic. I'll be sure to check it out!

I think he means 2nd edition style Cadians not the plastics.



The simple arc should be do-able but the eagle would be a challenge.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Heads in that helmet style would also be popular, as would old RT era style heads...

Just in case anyone is looking for ideas

I'd like to third this. I would be having to place a very large order if that kind of shoulder armor and helmets.

Helmets that look like the aliens colonial marines helmets or the older metal cadians would be excellent.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5342960.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5342960.page GMT They're as sexy as they look folks! Love the goggles on the helmets, nice touch!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5353391.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5353391.page GMT Cheers, V
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It's such a nice gesture, and it bumps up ordering from Vic in my priority scale a whole lot.... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5358672.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5358672.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5358684.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5358684.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5358855.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5358855.page GMT

vic wrote:All Victoria Miniatures orders over $10 now ship free, anywhere in the world.
Cheers, V

ok... ordered recently on the last time you had that free shipping thing going on... and i hadn´t had the chance to build the force i got... changed my plans and now i sit with 20 legs and some arms... but this is the perfect excuse to see what torsos and heads i could get from you... just please have the invoice outside the package so customs don´t get their undies in an uproar again^^...

i will loose so much money again^^...*switching over to webshop*]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5359273.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5359273.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5359284.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5359284.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5359321.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5359321.page GMT

vic wrote:
All Victoria Miniatures orders over $10 now ship free, anywhere in the world.
Cheers, V

Spoiler:

This is really good news. Makes it much more worthwhile for those of us who need smaller quantities of bits to make an order.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5360089.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5360089.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5361786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5361786.page GMT
Any chance of some desert raider-style guardsmen? Perhaps with Bedouin-style headgear?

Valete,

JohnS]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5366360.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5366360.page GMT
Great news regardless...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5366538.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5366538.page GMT http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/new-releases?pagesize=12







Cheers,
V
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vic wrote:

Yes. YES. OH GAWD YES!

Vic you have answered my unasked prayers.

Such a huge release too! Where do you find the time to sculpt all these wonderful bitz??]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370307.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370307.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370355.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370355.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370700.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370700.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370786.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370836.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370836.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Ephreal, the tentacle head is already out. Look for the cthood segment on Vics website.

Snrub,

Thanks for the fast reply and the info. Looks like I'll be ordering some heads and penal trooper sets to make guard allies for my marines very soon. I never even saw them on the site. I can't wait to get some now.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370857.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5370857.page GMT

 RandyMcStab wrote:
Sweet Vickers, would look good on a tripod too..

For the love of God, please stop coming up with ways for me to spend money!

OT:
The new stuff looks incredible vic! Fantastic! I really like the different officer arms. 'B' would be good for NCOs too.
And the new kilt legs are really sweet. Love the new standing poses.

Edit:
And order placed!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5371197.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5371197.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5371779.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5371779.page GMT Available here: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/flack-armour-torso-x-5
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That MG looks great, I'm hoping for some heavy-weapon stand ins in the future, if that's any indication of quality.

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I am thinking that the squad that might have a trench raider inspired theme, armed with grenades, and hand weapons, as well as a few shotguns and perhaps a special weapon. Let me know what you think.
Many thanks,
V

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 Viktor von Domm wrote:
looking good... are the arms rather hairy? comparable to GW arms or would they be useable as jungle fighter arms too? that would be a clever move...

No not hairy. they would work for muscly humans.
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I know you've said you want to take them in a more trench warfare route (which looks very cool), but are you still planning on having lasgun style arms and kneeling legs for them as well so we can use them for normal platoons?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388291.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388291.page GMT
And this is going to feel very weird, but I feel Catachan lasgun arms might be perfect for these guys if you need lasgun models. The big beefy arms would make sense with these I would think, but of course there's no way to tell without them being in your hand.

Other than that I can't really help much, as I'm not sure what people would want from them. I will say that it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to make a steam gun variant that matches these arms you see in the pic, since the current steam gun arms would look very out of place on these guys. That or that wicked cool flamer, I don't think people would complain with either of those.


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Oh yeah one last thing I almost forgot to ask.

Have you considered doing combat armored legs vic? You know, something in line with your combat armored torsos. Basically, using the awesome torsos, legs with say shin armor, kneepads, and boots, and maybe some sort of simple shoulder armor (or using the arms that already come with armor on them) to make carapace armored troops.

You're already halfway there, all you need now are helmets and legs and you could make some nasty looking assault troops I would think. Not sure if people besides me would want them though, so that's up to you]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388305.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388305.page GMT LOOKS AMAZING, love the fact you are allowing change of torsos.

I am thinking some imperial traditional beastmen now looks like my order is increasing again

For the trencher how a bout the mass grenade as in this pic

Those arms will work nicely as Vik mentioned for jungle fighters, while I am remember is there any chance of getting bare shotgun arms ? Really could use some of those

Also the combat armoured legs is a fantastic idea MrMoustaffa they would be extremely useful indeed.

So basically looking fantastic Vic great work awesome beastmen ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388410.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388410.page GMT Mmm, looks like my Guard will be having some old school action once those Beastmen turn up. Oh and free shipping will inspire another order, really need me some of those excellent new kilted legs. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388414.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388414.page GMT

vic wrote:

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
looking good... are the arms rather hairy? comparable to GW arms or would they be useable as jungle fighter arms too? that would be a clever move...

No not hairy. they would work for muscly humans.

what a clever plan to lure more money out of us...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388480.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388480.page GMT
If they stay non-hairy, that's another set of bare arms that people can use for Vietnam-era or Catachan Jungle Fighter style models.

Any plans on the horizon for helmeted gas mask heads or short duster coat bodies, a la Steel Legion?
I've always wanted to make the guys on this image:


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Also, while I'm posting, I wanted to say that this range is absolutely fantastic. Long been a fan of your painting, Vic, and seeing you producing such characterful models is brilliant ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388519.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5388519.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5389044.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5389044.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5389877.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5389877.page GMT
As for the beastmen, I like the look, and compatibility with catachan arms will make it easy to produce "normal" guardsmen out of them. With the trench raider style loadout, they'd make excellent Chaos Cultists. Not quite my style mind you, but I like the direction. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5389989.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5389989.page GMT
Lovely new stuff Vic, will be looking forward to placing another order with you in the near future!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5390072.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5390072.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5398591.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5398591.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5398815.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5398815.page GMT
no hustle with customs anymore... got my package just in the letterbox!... and i am totally satisfied... i have to tell you...nearly no flash... moldlines you have to actually search for... so only peeps with a mild OCD will have to get rid of them... (i did^^)... the casting is as good looking as you can wish for...

now i have enough for at least ten men with complete vic supported bitz... and if i take some GW arms too... then i am equipped for ten more...

here are the bitz that have accumulated...:















and this is my first assembled victoria lamp praetorian...





the lighter guy... i just had to do him first as this one is by far the most cool looking collection of bitz of the lot...

also...note that the vic paretorians stand a little bit taller than the GW ones... which isn´t so bad as i think the bigger the better and also if i mix them right this wont be much of a problem...

well... so much for now...

cheers, vik]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5411886.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5411886.page GMT
To you and the rest of those who have Victoria miniatures arms in their posession I need some help. In my bits box I just found a metal comissar with no arms! This guy right here:

The current plastic bits are a bit on the large side. Would the Victoria Miniatures officer arms be a good fit?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5412446.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5412446.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5412475.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5412475.page GMT

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Van Diemen's fluff is up: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/pages/devils]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5413563.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5413563.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5413692.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5413692.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5414045.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5414045.page GMT Got mine. The black one is amazing! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5416748.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5416748.page GMT Here's some pics
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would you be able to sculpt some legs and matching arms to get me some standing at attention soldiers?

and for that matter... marching (arms) would be nice too...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5428551.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5428551.page GMT
Great quality on the resin bits by the way, no holes, miscasts or misaligned parts, just flash and a slightly greasy feel to the bits, but nothing a quick rinse can't fix.

As I've said before, keep up the great work Vic! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5441222.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5441222.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Got my order in today, just need to wait on the other order I placed you shipped out today and my small Guard force is more or less complete with most of the infantry and cavalry made up of Victoria Miniatures parts!

Great quality on the resin bits by the way, no holes, miscasts or misaligned parts, just flash and a slightly greasy feel to the bits, but nothing a quick rinse can't fix.

As I've said before, keep up the great work Vic!

Looks like great minds think (& order!) alike! I just got one order in today and I'm waiting on one more that just shipped a couple of days ago.
I haven't got any of the resin pieces yet, but the new kilt sculpts are way awesome! They have great detail and very clean! I second the "keep up the great work vic!" sentiment!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5443428.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5443428.page GMT
Cheers,
V

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That flame pistol is boss by the way.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5464875.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5464875.page GMT they look great and like my good fellow above mentioned great multi use for the arms

I also am admiring the hand flamer the separate tank connected is a genius idea although the shotgun arms are the best thing for my current project

Will the arms be in sets of weapons and hand weapons sets or mixed ? I only ask as I want a load of the bare armed shotguns but will have less use for loads of hand weapons sets. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5464987.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5464987.page GMT
so good that I may have to own them even if I don't have an imediate use for them]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5466369.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5466369.page GMT

The beastmen are coming around in a great way! I'm loving the heads and arms.
Are there going to be single arms holding lasguns/shotguns? So we can mix n match
the hand weapons in with them?

Can't wait!! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5468089.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5468089.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5468210.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5468210.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5469023.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5469023.page GMT
While I am amazed that the resin got here in one piece, all of the spears are wobbly-warped, bit of a bother that can hopefully be fixed with hot water. Failing that, cut away the offending parts, drill out the hands and apply brass rods.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5469129.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5469129.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:

While I am amazed that the resin got here in one piece, all of the spears are wobbly-warped, bit of a bother that can hopefully be fixed with hot water. Failing that, cut away the offending parts, drill out the hands and apply brass rods.

just hold the resin spears in some hot water for a few seconds and they will straighten out easily. I'm open to suggestions on how to make long thin bits like spears non bendy ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5469188.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5469188.page GMT The New Penal Guard 10 man Kit has been almost 12 months in the making and it represents a huge step forward for Vic Minis.
This is the first full resin squad from Victoria Miniatures, its packed with character and contains plenty of extra bits to customize your legion.
The Penal Guard kit It will make 10 convicts or 9 convicts and one overseer. If this kit is successful, It will be the first in a range of fully compatible, customizable, quality resin guard squads. This is my first project working with an expert USA caster, with over 40 years experience in the hobby. So, if you like what you see please help spread the word, it will really help Vic Minis move into a new phase
Thanks,
V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/penal-guard-10-man-resin-squad





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Edit: These would also be good Chaos cultist figures, especially since you include so many torsos and heads.

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Glorious CHAINS!!!!



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Also, got my last order in today. Love the resin legs. Better in RL than I could of hoped for. Everything looks fantastic!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5475557.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5475557.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5475558.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5475558.page GMT just picking my jaw up of the floor please stop I cant afford this anymore ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5475707.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5475707.page GMT

If this kit is successful,

IF....IF...IF????

now you´re being a bit too cautious... folks have been eating out of your hands for quite some time already... now they will line up ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5475899.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5475899.page GMT
Not a big deal either way, your stuff always ships so fast considering you're on the opposite side of the planet ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5476097.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5476097.page GMT GW finally cheeses us off so much we legitimately stop buying from them! you are doing such nice work Vic and i've just been waiting for resin to drop from you! now I can sleep well knowing you are in control of making some of the nicest 3rd party mini's out there! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5476180.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5476180.page GMT

 nerdfest09 wrote:
Wow, gonna get some of those I can tell you right now! they are simply brilliant and great to have a source of alternate models for when GW finally cheeses us off so much we legitimately stop buying from them! you are doing such nice work Vic and i've just been waiting for resin to drop from you! now I can sleep well knowing you are in control of making some of the nicest 3rd party mini's out there!

To be honest I am trying to use independents for all my miniature needs now, Vic has filled a massive gap in the market and bloody quickly without letting quality or design suffer for it.

So to Vic HIP HIP HOORAY HIP HIP HOORAY

Thank you for being so dam awesome ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5476418.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5476418.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5476962.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5476962.page GMT

 Viktor von Domm wrote:

If this kit is successful,

IF....IF...IF????

now you´re being a bit too cautious... folks have been eating out of your hands for quite some time already... now they will line up

Just caught this! vic, Viktor is 1000% correct on this. Hell, if you started writing rules, went in with Anvil (for the Space Marines side) and found someone to make other races, we'd be saying GW who?!?!?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5477082.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5477082.page GMT GW ...


viva la revolution!!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5477495.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5477495.page GMT IG!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5477505.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5477505.page GMT

 Fifty wrote:
Those penal guard are awesome. I wish I played IG!

Once you start, you never stop...

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 Fifty wrote:
Those penal guard are awesome. I wish I played IG!

Be careful, next thing you know you'll have 150+ infantry and 15+armored vehicles of various types.

Also, while we're dreaming of the 40 hostile takeover, I vote Kromlech for our ork developer. They're basically vic, but for orks.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5478371.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5478371.page GMT
I'm rather paranoid about damage, so while I love the metal casts, especially how detailed they are, i always pause when looking at resin. Small resin details are awfully prone to breaking at the slightest provocation, so while the extra detail possible via resin is awesome (and I'll certainly get bits in resin, things which won't suffer from the materiel's weakness), whole models leave me somewhat apprehensive. It's the reason I never went for a DKoK army from FW (that, and they're bleedingly expensive).

At any rate, I'm interested in where you take this line of production; I love the bits I got from you a few days ago, makes GW cadians look downright shabby (and horribly proportioned).



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 alarmingrick wrote:

 Viktor von Domm wrote:

If this kit is successful,

IF....IF...IF????

now you´re being a bit too cautious... folks have been eating out of your hands for quite some time already... now they will line up

Just caught this! vic, Viktor is 1000% correct on this. Hell, if you started writing rules, went in with Anvil (for the Space Marines side) and found someone to make other races, we'd be saying GW who?!?!?

I'd like to throw Dreamforge in their for the admech, or at least the titans.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5479289.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5479289.page GMT
Big thanks for the feedback on the penal guard.
I'll try to answer some questions:
At the moment they will still be shipping from Aus.
Yes, the bits will be available separately in the future (probably May)
Will also be making a custodian riot squad with shields based on the overseer with the helmet.
Yes resin can be fragile but it sure bounces a whole lot better than metal.
Bestman squad (metal) will be up soon. Limited advance sets at Adepticon, mail orders shipping in May.

Phew! I leave for the US in 6 days, things are crazy here at the moment with all the prep work. Better get on with it.
V]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5486268.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5486268.page GMT
Also, if I don't make champs, I'm signed up for one of your Friday painting classes, which I'm pretty pumped for - makes me not fret too much if I lose a game on thursday ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5486273.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5486273.page GMT

vic wrote:
Will also be making a custodian riot squad with shields based on the overseer with the helmet.

Any chance, and not to try and pile to much work on for you, of having both male and female penal custodians?

And/or more importantly cybernetic canine constructs to accompany aforementioned penal custodians?.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5486839.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5486839.page GMT
And will you bring those wonderful Inquisition figures?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5486854.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5486854.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5486998.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5486998.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5487336.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5487336.page GMT

 Cyporiean wrote:
What booth are you selling out of Vic?
And will you bring those wonderful Inquisition figures?

Don't expect them ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5487671.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5487671.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5488577.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5488577.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5488643.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5488643.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5488797.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5488797.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5488941.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5488941.page GMT
I really look forward to what else you bring us !]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5489287.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5489287.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5489436.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5489436.page GMT
Now make a Victorian Guard one, please! (Size L, thanks ... ).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5489980.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5489980.page GMT
Females. For the love of the Emperor, please Victoria! His Imperial Guard need female recruits with normal sized breasts, correct proportions and aren't hideously ugly that will blend in with His other troops. Please? We're begging you. Do you do custom sculpts? I'll find the money. I'll sell off all my super-heavy armor on eBay. Please...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490207.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490207.page GMT

Maxim C. Gatling wrote:
I just ordered some of your stuff this week. Can't wait to get it!

Females. For the love of the Emperor, please Victoria! His Imperial Guard need female recruits with normal sized breasts, correct proportions and aren't hideously ugly that will blend in with His other troops. Please? We're begging you. Do you do custom sculpts? I'll find the money. I'll sell off all my super-heavy armor on eBay. Please...

Yes, I will be starting some female sculpts later in the year. I'll post the test sculpts for feedback when they happen.
A few pack of the Spanish inquisition will indeed be available at Adepticon.
I won't have a booth, any miniatures and shirts I have are currently planned to be sold at the registration desk.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490368.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490368.page GMT

vic wrote:

Maxim C. Gatling wrote:
I just ordered some of your stuff this week. Can't wait to get it!

Females. For the love of the Emperor, please Victoria! His Imperial Guard need female recruits with normal sized breasts, correct proportions and aren't hideously ugly that will blend in with His other troops. Please? We're begging you. Do you do custom sculpts? I'll find the money. I'll sell off all my super-heavy armor on eBay. Please...

Yes, I will be starting some female sculpts later in the year. I'll post the test sculpts for feedback when they happen.
A few pack of the Spanish inquisition will indeed be available at Adepticon.
I won't have a booth, any miniatures and shirts I have are currently planned to be sold at the registration desk.

Thats no good for a lady of your talent this is a dam disgrace

Please take your time my wallet is taking a bashing this year and it's only April I have a large order building I keep trying to cut it back, somehow it ends up more than when I started I think their might be a glitch with you shop cart ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490396.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490396.page GMT
Oh yes, there is a Vic Guard T-shirt design being worked on. it will depend on demand and how well the Beasman ones go. The T-shirt production does no have much profit margin, but I love having them]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490639.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490639.page GMT

vic wrote:
Heh, well I'm not officially there as a trader, really as a tutor. This is the first time I have represented Vic minis at an overseas convention. It it goes well, I'll seriously look at the logistics of doing more in the future.

Oh yes, there is a Vic Guard T-shirt design being worked on. it will depend on demand and how well the Beasman ones go. The T-shirt production does no have much profit margin, but I love having them

Dam I forgot to add the T-shirt to my order hell thats just put the price up again

I guess we can let them of then I am sure they will sell well ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490652.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490652.page GMT

vic wrote:
Oh yes, there is a Vic Guard T-shirt design being worked on.

Happyface ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490662.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490662.page GMT
Hoping to see the Aussies and Moss guard in the new material soon. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490731.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5490731.page GMT A characterful kit packed with extras to allow unlimited variation for your Broolian Beastman Troopers.
This set is currently available on a pre-order basis. Kits will be shipped in May-June on a first come, first serve basis. Limited advance sets will be also available to purchase at Adepticon 2013.
The Future for the Broolian Beastmen:
Late 2013 a resin version of this squad will also be available. Vic Minis is keen for collectors of the metal version to let us know how you would like the Broolian Beastman range expanded with future releases.
Bits from this set will also become available individually.
Cheers,
V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/torgos-trench-raiders


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5491696.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5491696.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5491704.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5491704.page GMT how can I not buy them back to the order page we go again ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5491793.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5491793.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5492255.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5492255.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5492275.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5492275.page GMT I have my mortgage renewal coming up in the next few months

I have to tell the misses we are moving into a box mind, but we have some cool looking mini's to put int it
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vic wrote:

 kenshin620 wrote:
Oh man that makes me want a whole line of "Not Imperial Beastmen"!

on the way...

Sorry about the LE status of this mini, believe me, as someone stuck in the back of beyond, I understand. if I can, I will make some available through the web shop. And, he is just a precursor to a Broolian Bestman regiment

Here's a better pic.

Do you mean this guy ? if so he is the Adepticon event miniature.
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PS. The t-shirt design is pimp. Well done. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5492665.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5492665.page GMT
That hand flamer is still a winning piece of this kit.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5492789.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5492789.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5493656.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5493656.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5493676.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5493676.page GMT

 Hulksmash wrote:
Amazing. Would definitely be fun to use as Kroot with Minotaurs as Krootox...

Beastmen counting-as Kroot is a great idea, and yes, also using things like Minotaurs would fit that theme perfectly. (And it will serve GW right for not giving us a nice new plastic Krootox )]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5494299.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5494299.page GMT )]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5494416.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5494416.page GMT

 Hulksmash wrote:
Yeah, I might have to wait for resin though. Me and metal don't get along (I drop a lot of stuff )

Just don't drink and play with your toys at the same time ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5494548.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5494548.page GMT
Multipart resin tends to just explode into chips]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5494568.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5494568.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5494584.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5494584.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:
You're killing me here how can I not buy them back to the order page we go again

I think you and I need to find a therapist or 12 step group!

I just preordered some of those sweet beastmen and Penal legion troops!
Now we wait for May/June..... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5495355.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5495355.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:
You're killing me here how can I not buy them back to the order page we go again

I think you and I need to find a therapist or 12 step group!

I just preordered some of those sweet beastmen and Penal legion troops!
Now we wait for May/June.....

The only thing keeping me safe is that my bank account literally only has 20 bucks in it.

I have actually gotten onto her site and had to stop myself from placing orders.

I think I might have a problem...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5495544.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5495544.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:

 alarmingrick wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:
You're killing me here how can I not buy them back to the order page we go again

I think you and I need to find a therapist or 12 step group!

I just preordered some of those sweet beastmen and Penal legion troops!
Now we wait for May/June.....

The only thing keeping me safe is that my bank account literally only has 20 bucks in it.

I have actually gotten onto her site and had to stop myself from placing orders.

I think I might have a problem...

I have no money in my account ever so used my credit card I filled the cart months ago and kept adding then TRIED to remove stuff, however it kept going up not down

Then I pre orded the resin set then the Beastmen set then thought what the hell I will place my complete order, then I sat and cried for a small while as I try to figure out how to tell the misses we cant eat for a couple of months

Well when does the group meet I think we will need a bigger venue, if you think you have a problem its to late ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5495915.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5495915.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5496599.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5496599.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584206.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584206.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584378.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584378.page GMT

 RiTides wrote:
The resin penal guard are really cool! Although I think I'm late to the party on that

I don't think she makes anything that's not cool, RiTides!!!
I'm not the biggest fan if metal either, but I look at it like a small concession on my part. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584434.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584434.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584452.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584452.page GMT I'm assuming what people like better about the old ones is that some have hair, goggles etc.
I am intending to add those variants to the new ones. The new ones also have the tubes sitting out fro the heads. This makes them harder to cast, but I thought it was better.
Do you want the resin highlanders to has hats like the piper? or all be bareheaded?
Please share your thoughts and requests before the highlanders get sent Stateside for new resin casts.
Thanks.
V
new gas mask heads

old gas mask heads

Also pictured below is the current contents of the highlander squad kit, now is a good time to suggest changes.
Thanks.

contents
10 Chem Mask heads
10 Flak Amour Torsos
10 Kilted Legs (Mk2)
10 Rolled Sleeve Rifle Arms
10 Chem Tank Backpacks
18 Victorian Ammo Pouches
1 Piper Arms and Head
1 Set of arms with V.E.R.A gun
10 25mm Round Plastic Slotta Bases]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584496.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584496.page GMT
I actually prefer the tighter air hoses as well... easier for posing.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584512.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584512.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584545.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584545.page GMT

Although I don't have much to suggest on the highlander front, I've been using my infantry as Chaos Renegades. I love the Highlanders but just not sure they'd fit with me. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584607.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584607.page GMT
Perhaps the full squad pack in resin could stay as the metal version is currently but just add the old heads as a separate conversion pack, or even offer two sets with each having the different head type as an option. I would also add that I do prefer the bare heads and not fond of the hats, so perhaps best left just to the piper.

Thanks again for addressing my questions, and I appreciate you taking the time to ask for our feedback. Count me in for a set and some extras as soon as these go resin! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584744.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5584744.page GMT http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/trench-raider-arms
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 Insurgency Walker wrote:
Woohoo! Got notification my trench raiders just shipped! Thanks Vic! I don't know why they have me so Jazzed but I can't wait to get the Boolians on the table top!

Awesome, thanks for ordering. Would love to see some pics of them in action. These guys really inspire me too, I'm looking forward to painting mine up.
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V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/tannenburg-palace-guard-complete-10-man-squad


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Hi, interested in the gas mask head discussion, as I am currently reviewing these for resin production.
I'm assuming what people like better about the old ones is that some have hair, goggles etc.
I am intending to add those variants to the new ones. The new ones also have the tubes sitting out fro the heads. This makes them harder to cast, but I thought it was better.
Do you want the resin highlanders to has hats like the piper? or all be bareheaded?

The variation between the individuals granted by the hair, goggles etc. really helps give the models character, so I'd be very much in favour of adding those.

The new style of heads, with the tubes sticking out, are awesome.

The piper's hat is fun, but I'd like a variation with a gasmask (presumably with some sort of adaptor!) as he seems to stick out from the unit without one. Alternatively, a couple of heads without gasmasks, or another with a tam o'shanter would help him fit in.

+++

Any thoughts on hooded heads, Vic? It struck me that heads with similar piped respirators, goggles, bionics and hoods would be a cool addition to the range. They'd tap into the current Steampunk trend and be great for cultists and Adeptus Mechanicus conversions.

Hell, make a robed skitarii regiment and you'll have open access to my savings account! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5594606.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5594606.page GMT

On the piper hat question, what about adding a couple of/a few additional heads to the sprue with Balmorals? Alternately, create a second Highlander regiment without gas masks who all wear Balmorals, and modify a gas-mask head to a new piper head for the existing regiment - you could do something with the breathing tubes!

I could see buying both types. Having a retro-WW2 Highlander platoon with balmorals (no gas masks) - (maybe a new backpack design?) fighting alongside their brethren who are kitted out with the gas masks and chem-gear.
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I think the gas masked head with hat could be a separate head set option, could you do a one of sculpt to show ?
Also an alternative back pack set would be a great idea, this would work well for the other units as well.

I can't believe you just released the Tannenburg palace guard set after my order has arrived guess it will be added to my to buy list.

I just want to say the Trench Raiders are AMAZING really impressed Vic takes it to another level the torsos are a nice touch and could be used elsewhere hint hint but the detail and overall look of these are spot on, they keep the traditional feel but with a more realistic look and the options of the kit is great.

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 Skoda wrote:
I am most certainly a fan of the hoods and gas mask head. I would love to get my hands on something like that.

Hoods? Where are the hoods? I've been wishing for infantryman-sized hooded heads forever.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5605611.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5605611.page GMT

 Absolutionis wrote:

 Skoda wrote:
I am most certainly a fan of the hoods and gas mask head. I would love to get my hands on something like that.

Hoods? Where are the hoods? I've been wishing for infantryman-sized hooded heads forever.

Someone suggested it above. I think it would be amazing.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5605697.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5605697.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5605703.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5605703.page GMT http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/chem-mask-heads
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Also hooded type troops would be a fantastic add to the range maybe with a WW2 British style uniform maybe. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5606599.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5606599.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5606638.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5606638.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:
I was wondering with the trenchers any chance of getting a super sized version ? You know to use as an ogre stand in.

Also hooded type troops would be a fantastic add to the range maybe with a WW2 British style uniform maybe.

I am currently reworking the Border World Rangers for resin, so a hooded version could be well on the cards.


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 Viktor von Domm wrote:
I think vic is probably working on some ogre like model in her secret cave...stands to reason^^

Ok, you got me, are you talking about an ogryn sized beastman? ie sci-fi minotaur type? if so you might have sparked an idea I really like ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5606662.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5606662.page GMT
I'll be down for that. In fact, I'd be down for an ogre-sized beastman as well as sci-fi ogres. Might just be a head swap between the two types, potentially?

Especially if the Minotauren (you can use that if you like!) have similar heads to the Broo, rather than going for cow-heads. It'd make them even more unique.

Some kind of automatic shotguns would complete them nicely. Something like an AA-12 perhaps?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOoUVeyaY_8

The only good-looking Ripper Gun GW ever produced, was the one that Bob Olley used back in the 1991 era. The later ones looked more like grenade launchers, and rather ridiculous. The original/Olley one actually looked like it could be a real weapon.
http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php/Rogue_Trader_Forces_of_the_Imperium_-_Collectors_Guide

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Ok, you got me, are you talking about an ogryn sized beastman? ie sci-fi minotaur type? if so you might have sparked an idea I really like

hook, line, and sinker, eh? ^^

sounds like an amazing concept already!!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5606684.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5606684.page GMT

vic wrote:
Ok, you got me, are you talking about an ogryn sized beastman? ie sci-fi minotaur type? if so you might have sparked an idea I really like

That was the intention I was thinking more an ogre sized Beastman kind of makes sense that there should be a larger sized version, yes kind of like a Minotaur but keeping the Beastman look you have created.

Glad to here that some sac heads are in the works means I might be able to produce some SP henchman

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Javin wrote:
I would be really interested in some not Ogryn.

It would be great if they had a "Victorian" style to them. Pith helmets maybe? Oh yeah, I can see getting a squad or 3 of those.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5607029.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5607029.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608503.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608503.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608523.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608523.page GMT IG codex comes out, as well). I could see Ratlings disappearing before Ogryns, but it also depends a little on whether they stay true to the "we won't remove any more troop types or armies" mantra they had a few years ago.

The Relic game by FFG only just came out, and still features both an Ogryn and a Ratling. Besides, Ogryns will allow them to sell an expensive 3-figure kit of monstrous infantry for IG.

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vic wrote:
I might be wrong but I have a hunch that the Ogryns and Ratlings will be gone from the next Guard Codex, they seem more fanciful and characterful than the current direction the guard seem to be taking. And I believe neither have appeared in finecast.

Ogryn have been around forever, I doubt GW would drop them; I think the reason they, and many other things haven't been updated can be attributed to their new release cycle more than anything else, there's no time for a model wave when there's a new army update every month.

Ratlings were also updated not that long ago, one of the last metal sculpts GW did. They may decide they don't fit the theme anymore (Like Pariahs getting canned from Necrons) at which point I will be thuroughly dissapointed.

The problem from your perspective Vic, if GW dropped ratlings, the rules would dissapear as well, in theory. So you could undoubtedly work your magic on a halfling sniper, and it would undoubtedly be awesome, but with no demand from Guard players, since the model no longer technically exists, would it do well? Same applies to Ogryn. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608564.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608564.page GMT IG codex has got to be some time away as well.

Ironically, a halfling sniper would be easier to keep in an IG army than an Ogre, since there will undoubtedly be human snipers in forthcoming IG forces anyway...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608608.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608608.page GMT Every creation you've come up with has been awesome.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608650.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608650.page GMT

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
I think vic is probably working on some ogre like model in her secret cave...stands to reason^^

Quick! To the Vic cave!

Spoiler:

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 MrMoustaffa wrote:

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
I think vic is probably working on some ogre like model in her secret cave...stands to reason^^

Quick! To the Vic cave!

Spoiler:

Damn it Mr. M!
Know how you hear a song and it gets stuck in your head. Next thing you know you're singing it for the 100th time goin" "what the ..."!
Thanks a ton.... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608891.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608891.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:

 MrMoustaffa wrote:

 Viktor von Domm wrote:
I think vic is probably working on some ogre like model in her secret cave...stands to reason^^

Quick! To the Vic cave!

Spoiler:

Damn it Mr. M!
Know how you hear a song and it gets stuck in your head. Next thing you know you're singing it for the 100th time goin" "what the ..."!
Thanks a ton....

Well I've had Rihanna's Rude Boy stuck in my head for a week, so we'll just call it even.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608957.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5608957.page GMT GW drop as I am trying my best to drop GW.

Plus don't you have plans to to create your own game format eventually ? I was sure you mentioned a possibility of this happening, hell I would probably give that ago my self

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 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Well I've had Rihanna's Rude Boy stuck in my head for a week, so we'll just call it even.

I hope you are talking about a song ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5609521.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5609521.page GMT 40K Beastman army and I will be all over that. Too much to do so little time !
Nephilim]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5612788.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5612788.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5612908.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5612908.page GMT
Nephilim
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 Azazelx wrote:
I'd rather see them with the established sci-fi-military "trencher" style of the Broo.

Same here, though ogres in pith helmets is certainly a cool concept I just feel that sci-fi trencher ogres/minotaurs(hopefully minotaurs) is a more unique concept and would fit into the current range of assault troops better. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5613351.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5613351.page GMT

vic wrote:
I will be starting some female sculpts later in the year. I'll post the test sculpts for feedback when they happen.

This is fantastic news.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5613396.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5613396.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5623134.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5623134.page GMT

 Skoda wrote:
I just got my resin Penal Squad in the mail. Amazing work! You just made my week!

Thanks, I am pretty chuffed with how that squad turned out.
Next in line for the same resin treatment are Border World Rangers http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/scout-complete-10-man-squad . Improvements will include, cloaks and torsos as one piece, pockets added to trousers to make them more like combat pants and a heavy flamer specialist.
Let me know what else you would like to see; ie; more head choices? more beards? piper option? combat knives instead of bayonets? etc.
Many thanks for your feedback, V. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5623685.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5623685.page GMT characterful regiment, more heads can always be useful and very good for individualising your figures, so that they match the picture you might have in your mind's eye of the individual characters in your force. I know you already have 10 heads in the set, but I guess it would be about making it easier to pick out the characters you might want to have while also maintaining enough others for the faceless grunts in your regiment. Berets and hooded heads would be great for the latter especially, with a mix of facial hair.

Please also allow some separate torsos and cloaks (half of the squad?) - with metal they might be a pain to glue, but with resin there's not the weight/fragility issue, and extra modularity is always an appreciated option when making a force with individual characters.

Perhaps a pair or two of modular arms, so that we can swap in custom "special" weapons from other manufacturers (like Anvil) during the current time where you don't have all that many options available for alternative weapons. A pair of kneeling legs can also work well - it can be a scout, a sniper, a heavy weapons crew.

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The casting quality is first class little flash to none, the options in the set are quite amazing so repartition will be limited or unnoticeable.

I have to say I thought this was just going to be a reissue of original parts in resin, how wrong was I most of the pieces have been altered or redesigned and crammed with detail .

I would have posted a pic but my camera battery is dead as a Dodo, but I am truly impressed with the quality and detail of this kit.




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 Azazelx wrote:
For such a characterful regiment, more heads can always be useful and very good for individualising your figures, so that they match the picture you might have in your mind's eye of the individual characters in your force. I know you already have 10 heads in the set, but I guess it would be about making it easier to pick out the characters you might want to have while also maintaining enough others for the faceless grunts in your regiment. Berets and hooded heads would be great for the latter especially, with a mix of facial hair.

Please also allow some separate torsos and cloaks (half of the squad?) - with metal they might be a pain to glue, but with resin there's not the weight/fragility issue, and extra modularity is always an appreciated option when making a force with individual characters.

Perhaps a pair or two of modular arms, so that we can swap in custom "special" weapons from other manufacturers (like Anvil) during the current time where you don't have all that many options available for alternative weapons. A pair of kneeling legs can also work well - it can be a scout, a sniper, a heavy weapons crew.

I'd also like to see female body types and some bigger guys, but I understand that they might be more of a niche product that can fit in later to the existing regiment release(s).

I have to agree a beret and hooded set for this range would be very appreciated and most useful, I also like the idea of kneeling leg pose with a sniper rifle that would be a great pose to add to this set, although I would love to see a set of legs in a sniper sitting and prone as pose well.

As mentioned above concerning the female and heavy body types could you not release a character set for each regiment maybe ? By this I mean a set of 4 to 5 miniatures which contain parts to build 2/3 females and to larger or smaller characters, I know this would be a lot of work but would at some diversity to the regiments without having to build complete sets for each regiment.

Although I would still love to see a complete female only regiment in the future.

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freakin amazing they are, and also add the seperate blister packaging for the whole squad was a fantastic idea!
They don't get a broken up rattling around. My package also had a lot of metal in it and the package didn't have
a single dent. Not to mention how well your items arrive packaged anyway.
Thanks vic!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5627237.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5627237.page GMT Thanks for all the great feedback. Here's a very nice little un-boxing article with lots of photos from the awesome guys at Massive Voodoo.
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.de/2013/05/mu-33-penal-guard-10-man-resin-squad.html
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The guys at MV listed the correct contents but they did not put both rifle arm sprues in their photo montage.

I heartily agree with the MV crew that the wonderful heads give this kit superlative personality.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5657670.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5657670.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5657687.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5657687.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5657695.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5657695.page GMT
You can tell these are quality bitz because even the "Victoria Miniatures" on the the sprue is amazingly clear and crisp. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5657782.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5657782.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Yeah, real nice work Vic. Love that bionic head.

You can tell these are quality bitz because " They are Victoria Miniatures" the sprue is amazing clear and crisp.

Amended for you ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5658104.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5658104.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5666919.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5666919.page GMT

 Dinamarth wrote:
Any desert fighter minis on the horizon?

I am still waiting for the cargo shorts legs I want my troops to be comfortable at work ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5667264.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5667264.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 Dinamarth wrote:
Any desert fighter minis on the horizon?

I am still waiting for the cargo shorts legs I want my troops to be comfortable at work

Then you've clearly never been in a fight against evil.... with sand in your shorts! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5667880.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5667880.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 Dinamarth wrote:
Any desert fighter minis on the horizon?

I am still waiting for the cargo shorts legs I want my troops to be comfortable at work

Then you've clearly never been in a fight against evil.... with sand in your shorts!

Maybe I just like the feel of sand in my shorts ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5670087.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5670087.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5670259.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5670259.page GMT

 elotsip wrote:
Man, I really wish I had held off on buying my penal legion now. The new ones look so awesome. The old ones are nice but the new ones blow them away...

As an owner of both I can confirm your statement! The first ones allow for a lot of changes and playing around. The new ones come with everything you'd want literally in the box!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5670303.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5670303.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 Dinamarth wrote:
Any desert fighter minis on the horizon?

I am still waiting for the cargo shorts legs I want my troops to be comfortable at work

Haha... it'd just be nice to have an alternative for metal Tallarns.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675185.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675185.page GMT
I've seen your conversions for your Praetorians and they're really cool. Your lascannon conversion in particular looked really awesome.

I know a lot of IG players have been converting the Fantasy cannon kits to use IG heavy weapons, so there appears to be some demand for it at least.

It'd be a heck of a lot cheaper than buying the heavy weapon squad kit and the bombadier kit, that's for sure ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675393.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675393.page GMT
And I still want female Victorian Guard...

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675570.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675570.page GMT Also there is a fusion gun, that might fit the atomic guns you were mentioning, DarkTraveler777. Although I would love to see some plasma and flamer weapons.

http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/fusion-gun-arms]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675905.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675905.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675935.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675935.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675975.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5675975.page GMT
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 Skoda wrote:
Heavy weapons would be quite useful.
Also there is a fusion gun, that might fit the atomic guns you were mentioning, DarkTraveler777. Although I would love to see some plasma and flamer weapons.

http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/fusion-gun-arms

Yeah that is a great gun, but the attached set of arms don't work well with the Victorian Guard model range and would create mono-pose problems for multiple fusion gunners. If Vic came out with just a sprue of assault weapons so we can convert our own assault weapon troopers I'd be ecstatic. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5678782.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5678782.page GMT To kick off the new resin bits range, I have made all the Penal guard parts available separately, check out the pics below.
I will also now be winding down production of the metal penal kits, once the current stock is gone. Its gone.
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/penal-guard-1?pagesize=12







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I will be placing an order for a few bits in July then I was thinking is there any chance of releasing a sprue of just the helmeted masked head from the custodian range

These would make a great head set for IG alternatives, I am thinking of upgraded Chem dogs ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5720153.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5720153.page GMT So if we lift the hair and look at the dogs eyes are they:
1-bloodshot and look like he/she wants to eat us?
2-totally loving and friendly?

Made me think of the old Looney Tunes cartoon!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5726034.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5726034.page GMT
I'm definitely in the minority in that regard though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5726283.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5726283.page GMT GW cut the range?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5727018.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5727018.page GMT

Smitty, there was a picture posted by Vic ages back of a few greenstuff heads of various sorts. If memory serves there was a not-Valhallan head on it. It could Vic just messing around with different scuplts or it could be a prelude to another range of fantastic minis. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5727822.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5727822.page GMT

 Smitty wrote:
Very nice! Do you have plans for making any "not-valhallans" since GW cut the range?

Winter is coming.......

in the meantime, the Broolian Beastmen heads are now up as a set of 7 individual heads.
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/7-beastmen-heads
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They could go on the 'Victorian Guardsmen' kit and hey presto - a complete range of Napoleonic-style IG...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5728690.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5728690.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 Smitty wrote:
Very nice! Do you have plans for making any "not-valhallans" since GW cut the range?

Winter is coming.......

in the meantime, the Broolian Beastmen heads are now up as a set of 7 individual heads.
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/7-beastmen-heads

I hope not we only just got sunshine here talking of which still in need of shorts any chance of Vic style ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5728803.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5728803.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5728806.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5728806.page GMT New resin Van Diemenn's world devils could well include some legs wearing shorts.
Brodie helmets, not a big seller. Will expand the Balmorals into a 10 head set first, but will still keep the Brodies going.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5728834.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5728834.page GMT Harker model. That the Devil head sprue comes with a spare hat is a godsend btw! Shotgun arms with rolled up sleeves and no armour panels would also be sweet later down the road.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5728847.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5728847.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the feedback.
New resin Van Diemenn's world devils could well include some legs wearing shorts.
Brodie helmets, not a big seller. Will expand the Balmorals into a 10 head set first, but will still keep the Brodies going.

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 vic wrote:
Brodie helmets, not a big seller. Will expand the Balmorals into a 10 head set first, but will still keep the Brodies going.

Right, I'll be ordering some soon as they'll be great for the WW2 British based IG army I'm working on.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5729175.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5729175.page GMT I'd just like to say they are great quality casts and well worth the price, top stuff. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5729233.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5729233.page GMT You can now grab 6 pairs of tooled up bare arms for only $6.50.
Cheers,
V
[/url]http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/trench-raider-arms[url]
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 EchoJ7 wrote:
Any chance you will be releasing the trench raider torso's? 'm not interested the beastmen but I do want like the Flak armour and want to extend it's use.

?????
Those were out before the Broolian Beastmen were? Check under torsos on her site: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/torsos?pagesize=12]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5738167.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5738167.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5739056.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5739056.page GMT VC!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5739080.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5739080.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5739767.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5739767.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5743107.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5743107.page GMT
I'd also love to see your take on some "at rest" arms. Like a gun or sword resting on a shoulder, drinking from a canteen, afixing a bayonet. etc etc. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5743361.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5743361.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Some evil guys would be an interesting edition to your line Vic.

I'd also love to see your take on some "at rest" arms. Like a gun or sword resting on a shoulder, drinking from a canteen, afixing a bayonet. etc etc.

I like this idea! Swords on shoulders, hands casually pointing and the bayonet idea are great. I really like the smoking guy you already make. I have one, but I have not put him together yet, because I am afraid that I cannot paint him in the way he truly deserves, yet. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5743567.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5743567.page GMT
Hi, thanks for all the awesome feedback and suggestions. Here's a pic for those who have been requesting this head from the Penal Custodian as a separate sprue. It will be coming with the second wave of resins.
First wave is at the casters now.
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I've got a load of the Rolled Sleeve Rifle Arms that I've bought to refit my Veteran Guard army - and they look fantastic! I plan on most of the units being Plasma Vets - and so, I've got a ton of plasma guns to use. Unfortunately, I'm not sure the best way to go about converting the Rolled Sleeve Rifle Arms to hold the Plasma Guns. The V.E.R.A. Gun and Fusion Gun arms would work from a grip perspective, but unfortunately don't go with the Rolled Sleeve aesthetic.

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Hi, Its been a long time coming but here are the much asked for female troop test sculpts.
I have been asked many times to sculpt some female versions of the modular regiments in my range that are non-sexualised, but still recognizable as females and fit in alongside the male troops.
You can see these photographed with males dressed in similar uniforms that could be part of the same unit.
This is a big project as it involves re-sculpting every part. At this stage I greatly welcome any feedback, and will keep you updated with further sculpts.
I ultimately aim to have equal M/F options for all my 'Galaxy's Finest' regiments.
Thanks, V
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This pleases me to no end! Both a female flak armour torso and female Tannenburger? Yes! Hello future veterans and hello future Rough Rider expansion! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5763319.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5763319.page GMT

The female troops look pretty cool so far but I have a small issue are they on original leg sculpts as they seem a little tall in comparison to the head size ratio, but it could just be me

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 BrookM wrote:
The leg sculpts look like new ones, judging from their waists.

Yes I just noticed that but I think ( but could be wrong ) they are the same legs with a different waist, this is why they look a little strange as the feet are to big (although some woman do have big feet ) and leg width ( some woman have wide legs ) just seems off. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5763444.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5763444.page GMT As a female of 5'9 I generally find it very hard to find women's shoes big enough to fit and often end up with men's joggers and hikers. But I was thinking of making the shoes on these minis smaller since it will help with the the overall look.
Thanks for the feedback.
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 BrookM wrote:

Basically, this. They look brilliant and I look forward to seeing more!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5763485.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5763485.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Same legs, different waist. Shorter torso, arms will be smaller too.
As a female of 5'9 I generally find it very hard to find women's shoes big enough to fit and often end up with men's joggers and hikers. But I was thinking of making the shoes on these minis smaller since it will help with the the overall look.
Thanks for the feedback.

I thought this was the case but don't get me wrong I like the overall look, but I think a need to reduce sizing a little to make that gender change noticeable especially in this scale.

Otherwise they could become completely lost in a unit, I know it is easy to over exaggerate proportions of the female form ( we have seen plenty representations of this already ) but you need a noticeable difference at the same time.

Yes but joggers and hiking shoes are way more comfortable anyway

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I'm excited for the female models. Your work is amazing Vic.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5763804.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5763804.page GMT

Victoria Miniatures, First Female Troops test sculpts. pg 32. feedback welcome

Seriously Vic, you've made my crappy day better with but 5 words.
The sculpts so far look nothing less then marvelous. Did you plan on having them helmeted or unhelmeted? If unhelmeted what sort of hair styles were you considering?

 BrookM wrote:

I would like to 3rd this sentiment.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764220.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764220.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764233.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764233.page GMT
The custodian heads look outstanding.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764253.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764253.page GMT
The torsos look aces, though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764275.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764275.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764301.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764301.page GMT
also... if it would be possible... some greatcoated female torso and legs would be great...(female commissars anyone?)

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As for the minis themselves, the female flak armor trooper looks great, her torso looks perfect for this scale. I'm not as crazy over the tannenburg figure, but I will say she has a very striking hourglass figure . I can't tell if that's my eyes playing tricks on me (since her bust exaggerates her skinnier waist) or if her waist really is that skinny though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764817.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764817.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764851.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5764851.page GMT
It's a market that'll definitely include me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765049.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765049.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765586.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765586.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765631.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765631.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Is there a way you could cut the laser rifle and keep the stock? I suppose should look at making some blank arms (no weapons).


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Hi, Its been a long time coming but here are the much asked for female troop test sculpts.
I have been asked many times to sculpt some female versions of the modular regiments in my range that are non-sexualised, but still recognizable as females and fit in alongside the male troops.
You can see these photographed with males dressed in similar uniforms that could be part of the same unit.
This is a big project as it involves re-sculpting every part. At this stage I greatly welcome any feedback, and will keep you updated with further sculpts.
I ultimately aim to have equal M/F options for all my 'Galaxy's Finest' regiments.
Thanks, V

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Also, I love the idea of commissars and officers. Some heroic officers would be raging awesome.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765822.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765822.page GMT
Thanks for making them ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765836.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765836.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765967.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765967.page GMT HI, many thanks for all the great feedback. I'll be taking it on and adding more wip pics asap.
I hope to have at least one regiment available before Christmas.

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
What legs are those on the female trooper mini with the flak armor? I need legs like that with the cargo pockets, shirt sticking out, and boots and I'm going to feel really stupid if those have been in the store this whole time.

Ha ha, you haven't missed them. But there is a male set with the cargo pockets coming with the first wave of resins. I will also add a male set with cargo pockets and shirt for the second wave of resins.

As for the minis themselves, the female flak armor trooper looks great, her torso looks perfect for this scale. I'm not as crazy over the tannenburg figure, but I will say she has a very striking hourglass figure . I can't tell if that's my eyes playing tricks on me (since her bust exaggerates her skinnier waist) or if her waist really is that skinny though.

Possibly too much hourglass, I might thicken the waists eventually, I think the shoulders on the Tannenburger are a bit wide too.
There is a deliberate exaggeration and the shape (wasp waist) is based more on WW2 uniforms and earlier, rather than modern soldiers, hence the narrow waist and baggy pants.

I am surprised that many sculptors think that male and female bodies are identical from the waist downward. This is not the case.
My suggestion is to take the extra time and make complete female sculpts and not a mix of male and female body parts. The result will look much more convincing.

That's why these are test sculpts. They already have completely different waists and hips than the male version. Can you really tell the difference between a male and female from the knees downward when wearing baggy pants and combat boots?

I agree with the comments about the feet, Iwill be making the feet smaller and looking at how that affects the legs. The legs may end up being a re-sculpt but this is a starting point.

I'll do some more work on them today and post the pics asap.

These two WW2 Russians demonstrate nicely the comparative proportions I am using as a base. ie, same uniforms, legs similar length but with hips and narrower waist, shorter torso, narrower shoulders.

Posted these pics of US WAFS because they are cool

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Also, it is nice to see mini women with baggie clothing. The very concept is so novel that it has boggled many minds.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765995.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5765995.page GMT

Absolutely love the direction you are going with. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766071.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766071.page GMT That said, can't wait to send moneys for these goodies!! I'd love to see a female(or 5) sculpts with Pith helmets!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766139.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766139.page GMT

 vic wrote:

Possibly too much hourglass, I might thicken the waists eventually, I think the shoulders on the Tannenburger are a bit wide too.
There is a deliberate exaggeration and the shape (wasp waist) is based more on WW2 uniforms and earlier, rather than modern soldiers, hence the narrow waist and baggy pants.

Even so, it's probably a little too exaggerated/wasp-waisted. I know your stuff is heroic-scaled and I have no issue with that, but if you look up something like Gaddafi's angels or female troops in dress uniform, they may have fancy uniforms like the tannenburgers, but they have more normal proportions.

That's why these are test sculpts. They already have completely different waists and hips than the male version. Can you really tell the difference between a male and female from the knees downward when wearing baggy pants and combat boots?
I agree with the comments about the feet, Iwill be making the feet smaller and looking at how that affects the legs. The legs may end up being a re-sculpt but this is a starting point.

Let's put it this way. Recycling the male legs gives you the same kind of situation as we have if my wife were to wear my pants. They look wrong because they're clearly too big. Your sculpted pants aren't so baggy as to not clearly be able to visualise where the legs are underneath. If you were sculpting me and then my wife wearing the same pants, the pants would be visibly baggier on her (she's almost the same height I am, btw)

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
I like the wasp waist and larger legs. Makes them look like my wife.
Also, it is nice to see mini women with baggie clothing. The very concept is so novel that it has boggled many minds.

That's a bit insulting and unnecessarily douchey, Bob. People aren't asking for tights, they're asking for legs/pants to be sculpted specifically for this range of figures rather than being recycled from the male ones. Legs that are in proportion with the slightly smaller torsos that Vic has already sculpted. It's more like, measure twice, cut once. Get it right from the get-go and they can then be recycled into many other female ranges rather than being mehhhh... from the start.




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 vic wrote:
Is there a way you could cut the laser rifle and keep the stock? I suppose should look at making some blank arms (no weapons).

I don't want to detract from the great discussion about the female troops, but some blank arms (either with no weapon or even just the arms with no hands) would be extremely useful. I tried converting the arms to hold a plasma gun today and while some use of a razor saw and needle file removed the rifle and left the hands intact, it was no trivial task - not one that I would necessarily want to repeat on a large scale (I think that I'll need between 15 and 24 sets of rolled sleeve arms without the rifles). And once I had removed the rifle, there really wasn't a good way to attach the plasma gun in a manner that wouldn't require additional cutting and GSing of the arms to get them to attach correctly.

Don't get me wrong - I love how your arm sets aren't just pistol-grip rifles - I think it looks so much better than many of the others out there. Unfortunately, it just makes converting special weapons troopers more...special. If all else fails, I may have them holding the rifles and then having the special weapons slung, but I'd love to find a solution for this.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766660.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766660.page GMT

vic wrote:

MrMoustaffa wrote:
What legs are those on the female trooper mini with the flak armor? I need legs like that with the cargo pockets, shirt sticking out, and boots and I'm going to feel really stupid if those have been in the store this whole time.

Ha ha, you haven't missed them. But there is a male set with the cargo pockets coming with the first wave of resins. I will also add a male set with cargo pockets and shirt for the second wave of resins.

Awesome. What time roughly are those waves due out? I'm guessing the one without the shirt is where the guy just tucked it in apparently? Just trying to figure out if I should wait for the untucked shirts or just go ahead and get the legs without.

vic wrote:

MrMoustaffa wrote: As for the minis themselves, the female flak armor trooper looks great, her torso looks perfect for this scale. I'm not as crazy over the tannenburg figure, but I will say she has a very striking hourglass figure . I can't tell if that's my eyes playing tricks on me (since her bust exaggerates her skinnier waist) or if her waist really is that skinny though.

Possibly too much hourglass, I might thicken the waists eventually, I think the shoulders on the Tannenburger are a bit wide too.
There is a deliberate exaggeration and the shape (wasp waist) is based more on WW2 uniforms and earlier, rather than modern soldiers, hence the narrow waist and baggy pants.

I always preferred a woman with a good set of hips myself

No but seriously I think if you get the hips a little wider and the legs a little slimmer they'll look perfect. As she stands now, the Tannenburg figure just seems a little too extreme. In reality it's not so much her hips as it is the placement of the belts in these photos that really contributes to that "wasp" look. They look like they're above the belly button. It makes the figure look a bit too much like this lovely lass

Spoiler:

Instead of more like this, which I feel is a good look for what a tannenburg trooper would look like.

Spoiler:

However, they're already looking great, and I have a feeling even as is they'd sell very well. This provides a good alternative to things like the raging heroes kickstarter, whose minis are more... exotic. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

What have you had in mind for heads? To be honest I have a feeling that's going to be the hardest part of this project, and they're probably what will make or break it. There's a lot of possibilities, from tight buns, pony tails, crew cuts, etc. If I can make a humble request, a sprue of women with "bowl cuts" like the Sisters of Battle have would be greatly appreciated. I may or may not need those for a conversion I have in mind. I would need around 50, so you've got that many guaranteed sales at least

As always, great work, can't wait to see what's next and look forward to an order at the end of July when I finally get some spare cash again. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766661.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766661.page GMT

What have you had in mind for heads? To be honest I have a feeling that's going to be the hardest part of this project, and they're probably what will make or break it.

Yes, for the two heads I've shown there are eleven rejects on my desk
I need more practice.
I plan to release an initial head sprue with fairly simple generic hair, probably ponytails and buns, then do some variants, including heads with hats and helmets.


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 Death By Monkeys wrote:

I don't want to detract from the great discussion about the female troops, but some blank arms (either with no weapon or even just the arms with no hands) would be extremely useful. I tried converting the arms to hold a plasma gun today and while some use of a razor saw and needle file removed the rifle and left the hands intact, it was no trivial task - not one that I would necessarily want to repeat on a large scale (I think that I'll need between 15 and 24 sets of rolled sleeve arms without the rifles). And once I had removed the rifle, there really wasn't a good way to attach the plasma gun in a manner that wouldn't require additional cutting and GSing of the arms to get them to attach correctly.

Don't get me wrong - I love how your arm sets aren't just pistol-grip rifles - I think it looks so much better than many of the others out there. Unfortunately, it just makes converting special weapons troopers more...special. If all else fails, I may have them holding the rifles and then having the special weapons slung, but I'd love to find a solution for this.

I agree with you completely. Given that much of Vic's range is based off of the non-copyrightable metal Imperial Guard designs, and we all know what they're predominantly used for, I don't think it's an especially unreasonable ask for Vic to sculpt some arms compatible with the plastic Flamers, Plasma and Melta guns that GW puts out to go with her range. It would also be a much more elegant solution than hacking apart the existing figures...




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 vic wrote:

Yes, for the two heads I've shown there are eleven rejects on my desk
I need more practice.
I plan to release an initial head sprue with fairly simple generic hair, probably ponytails and buns, then do some variants, including heads with hats and helmets.

Unfortunately, the two heads in the photo just don't look very good. Maybe it's the photo, or maybe a bit of both.

If I can offer a suggestion - Go for helmets and hats with the initial run (with sunglasses and ballistic goggles thrown into the mix). I see no reason that male troops in combat would predominantly be wearing headgear while their female counterparts - also in combat - would be rocking a variety of hairstyles blowing in the wind. Maybe a couple of unhelmeted heads in a set of 10, mostly wearing combat headwear.

Helmeted heads with chinstraps, goggles, sunglasses, etc will also be easier to "pass" while you practice sculpting female heads.

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Perhaps use the base heads as your "practice sculpts", then give them headgear, and come back later with new sculpts for your unhelmeted, etc versions?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766746.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766746.page GMT
I don't actually get around to playing much 40k anymore, but I do play the RPGs quite a bit, and given female friends and open minded male players, this entails quite a few female PCs. This presents especially large issues in Only War, where the men and women must blend together in a perfectly uniform manner, but still look good enough close up to represent characters.

I was looking at round about ways of handling this, entailing bits from a half dozen manufacturers and reams of re-sculpting on my part. Needless to say, you've made my life much easier!

I am definitely excited about this release and can't wait to place my order.
...and I was doing so well at holding myself back from ordering the rest of your beautiful products... so much for my wallet.

Thanks for more awesome minis!
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 Azazelx wrote:

That's a bit insulting and unnecessarily douchey, Bob.

True. I should probably scale it back a bit today.

People aren't asking for tights, they're asking for legs/pants to be sculpted specifically for this range of figures rather than being recycled from the male ones. Legs that are in proportion with the slightly smaller torsos that Vic has already sculpted. It's more like, measure twice, cut once. Get it right from the get-go and they can then be recycled into many other female ranges rather than being mehhhh... from the start.

True. However, I am sick to death of the catsuited, "totally liberated punk for reals", short-shorted, or booty-hugging-thong-armoured sculpts that pop up in thread after thread. I suppose I'm getting paranoid that that is what people are asking for just because they ask for it in so many other threads. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766840.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5766840.page GMT

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:



True. However, I am sick to death of the catsuited, "totally liberated punk for reals", short-shorted, or booty-hugging-thong-armoured sculpts that pop up in thread after thread. I suppose I'm getting paranoid that that is what people are asking for just because they ask for it in so many other threads.

Interesting, it probably depends on the company, but the many personal requests I've had, have all been asking for non-cheesecake female troops

Re:Only War.
Thanks for mentioning that. The fantastic illustrations in that book are what finally inspired me to give female troops a go.

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Guess what makes it difficult is that your troopers are a bit heroic scaled, with big muscular legs and arms and relatively short bodies.

Putting a female torso on them looks wrong, because the feet are much too large and the legs much too thick in relation. I would also have a look at the torso length, left one has a very short lower body, right one has a very short torso below the chest.
Comparing the faces with your released male character heads, the female ones look still generic and seem not on the same quality level.

It is a difficult path to make female soldiers between the two extremes "over-sexualized" and "look like males", and there currently is no convincng option for that. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5767242.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5767242.page GMT rt rulebook. Great work as always.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5767301.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5767301.page GMT

 Kroothawk wrote:
Just saying that my feedback is meant as constructive, because I love your previous models.

Guess what makes it difficult is that your troopers are a bit heroic scaled, with big muscular legs and arms and relatively short bodies.

Putting a female torso on them looks wrong, because the feet are much too large and the legs much too thick in relation. I would also have a look at the torso length, left one has a very short lower body, right one has a very short torso below the chest.
Comparing the faces with your released male character heads, the female ones look still generic and seem not on the same quality level.

It is a difficult path to make female soldiers between the two extremes "over-sexualized" and "look like males", and there currently is no convincng option for that.

I think you have hit the nail on the head here, it is all about getting the balance right and not playing to any extreme.

The issue is to make the models look female without looking over female, now you do this at a reduced scale to blend and stand out at the same time.

Also you are dealing with a heroic scale so proportions are all of from the start, just take a look around how many humans do you see of the same sex that look the same hight and build.

I feel with a few tweaks Vic will create some stunning miniatures as always, however I do feel FEEDBACK should be constructive not demanding.

Vic has always taken into consideration customer feedback and that I am thankful.

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Icing on the cake would be female Van Diemens Devils to go with the burly blokes, preferably one or two male and female leg sets with shorts, or female rough rider legs and arms, but that's just all wish-listing right now. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5767584.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5767584.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5767754.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5767754.page GMT

 Fezman wrote:
I think the leg thickness might be attracting a disprportinate amount of attention because we're seeing them without arms, weapons or accessories, so the join between uper an dlower body is more noticeable. Personally I don't feel like I'm looking at models with tree trunk legs, just models wearing baggy trousers (I get that impression because the trousers look pretty loose generally, and from the way the fabric bunches up round the top of the boots). I think if these models were holding cunningly-positioned rifles, with a few pouches and grenades on their belts, maybe a backpack, the contrast would be much harder to spot. With that in mind it could be interesting to see one of the current test sculpts with such accessories added.

It's not so much the width but the height compared to the torso and head looks slightly of, as I said it's trying to get an equal balance of standing out as female but not over exaggerated appendages. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5767797.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5767797.page GMT
Regarding the helmeted heads, please, please, please have pith helmets as part of the first wave! Pretty please. With sugar on top.


And the call for weaponless arms is one I am in favor of, especially if you supplied a nice array of bare weapons in some of the more established sci-fi variants of: flame thrower, atomic gun, and energy gun. You know, for when these troopers need to assault something they would have the right weapons for the job. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5768379.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5768379.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5768849.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5768849.page GMT

 Theduke07 wrote:
Increase the bust and hips

Yeah, because in the darkness of the far future, we only have pin ups.

I really hope you're kidding. There's enough of that out there already, IMHO.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5768977.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5768977.page GMT imo, as you've already noted. Can't wait to see the next WIP!

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I would like to see a bit thinner legs and arms. Perhaps a slight variation in height as well with the leg sets so everyone is not the same height.

Perhaps some berets?

The faces look a bit strange, I can not sculpt so they look a million times better than anything I could build.

Keep up the good work. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5769607.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5769607.page GMT Female guard! I'm super stoked at the prospect of these. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5769705.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5769705.page GMT

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:

I am sick to death of the catsuited, "totally liberated punk for reals", short-shorted, or booty-hugging-thong-armoured sculpts that pop up in thread after thread. I suppose I'm getting paranoid that that is what people are asking for just because they ask for it in so many other threads.

Nah, the threads for people that want figures inspired by Destiny's Child is the RH KS thread, and now apparently the MaxMini thread as well. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Vic is known for more ..sensibly dressed miniatures, so I don't think anyone in this thread is asking for that sort of thing - just properly proportioned, somewhat realistic female combat troops. I mean, it's possible to like both, so Vic going with more realistic/IG-friendly figures just gives all of us more variety.

 Kroothawk wrote:
Just saying that my feedback is meant as constructive, because I love your previous models.
Comparing the faces with your released male character heads, the female ones look still generic and seem not on the same quality level.
It is a difficult path to make female soldiers between the two extremes "over-sexualized" and "look like males", and there currently is no convincng option for that.

Well put, and I believe we all in this thread are trying to be constructive with our critisicm. You've somewhat touched on another point I forgot to make yesterday regarding helmets - With helmeted troops, the helmets (and ballistic sunglasses/goggles) take the emphasis away somewhat from the face sculpt, as it becomes less of the focus, especially from a foot or more away. It also makes them look more "soldiery". Ultimately though, female troops without feminine clothing, hair, makeup and with half of their faces hidden look much more generic, and passable for males at a glance. Look at the pic of the female IDF I posted above. Some you can tell are women very quickly but quite a few look much more androgynous in their uniforms, even with a much harder look. Body shape is the biggest difference, and if/when Vic gets that right with the torsos and legs, we'll be onto a real winner.



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First thank you for building these ladies.
Perhaps some berets?

Hopefully these get finished up and sell really well. Then Vic can browse google images for the many and varied costumes of Ghaddafi's Amazonian Guard. And yeah, berets would look good. As well as Garrison/Side caps - both once Vic gets female heads down pat. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5769967.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5769967.page GMT
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Really need to emphasise how much better the chest sculpts are by vic. than what was shown for the troops at least by RH. Much better representation of knockers on a mini. You klnow they're there but they won't poke your eye out.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5770705.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5770705.page GMT BS, plus when these go on pre-order we know that they'll go out on time. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5770827.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5770827.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771163.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771163.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771235.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771235.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Eh, it's not so much about who is first but who fits best in my case.

QFT and "Amen".]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771291.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771291.page GMT Many thanks for the comments and feedback.
V]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771339.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771339.page GMT
Also... is it sad the Tannenburger looks just like a female soldier I worked with, if all you did was change the top to the ACU? (Which is one of the reasons I love these!)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771431.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771431.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771669.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771669.page GMT

 Kroothawk wrote:
Another thing: It is easy to take a standard female head and then just change the hairdo (prominent example is Werner Klocke, or Scibor for male faces). I would prefer having different faces as well. Your male heads have different faces.

They will certainly have different faces. As I mentioned earlier; I will start with some generic hair then once I have some master casts I will do some variations with helmets, hats and gear. Exactly the same process I used for the blokes.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771746.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771746.page GMT It would be good to have heads that could also be used as younger males. Guard armies all seem to be grizzled veteran types with no new recruits. Smoother faces would solve this.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771786.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771936.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5771936.page GMT It also allows for boy soldiers who've been recruited in their mid teens but who are otherwise man sized.
Nothing androgynous about that.
Too many female head sculpts are cartoony with elongated eyes and overly long cheekbones. There is also a tendency for female sculpts that are shouting to look more like they're about to receive something than actually shouting.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5772009.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5772009.page GMT
Also, a quick question to Vic, any plans to make a version of the helmeted custodian head without the gas-mask somewhere down the line? I would buy quite a few of those, especially if both sexes were represented.

Cheers.

EDIT: oops, missed a word.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5772339.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5772339.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5773496.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5773496.page GMT
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The previous page captain lazy pants, but here you go.

:golf clap: thanks...but the image doesn't appear...which is why I missed it. The picture doesn't show up for some reason. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5773655.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5773655.page GMT I very much appreciate the feedback I received on the initial WIP image. I have taken on much of the comments and am now showing a more complete version of these sculpts, they are still a little rough around the edges but I hope you can get the general idea and proportions. I'll get some more close up shots loaded asap.
All comments welcome.
Many thanks, V

ps. if you never hear from me again, it is because the GW hit squad took me out for including a Cadian in the pic
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So glad to see a manufacturer who understands that female minis need different legs as well as torsos. Subtle difference, but it matters.

GW has a pretty bad habit of using the male legs for both men and women (or in the case of dark eldar it looks more like using the female legs for men).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785404.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785404.page GMT
I like the head on the tannenburg lass as well. That hair style "fits" their uniformed look well. I probably wouldn't order any, but they still look good, and I'm sure others will snatch them up.

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Quick question – does the flak armoured regiment have a name yet?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785650.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785650.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785676.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785676.page GMT

 Apologist wrote:
The new sculpts are looking fantastic, Vic. A simple thumbs up from me.

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Quick question – does the flak armoured regiment have a name yet?

Many thanks for all the comments. No, this regiment does not have a name or background, I'm open to suggestions
Also, if any sculptors are reading this who can sculpt women, and want to get involved with this project, please contact me.
Here's a bigger pic.
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 vic wrote:

 Apologist wrote:
The new sculpts are looking fantastic, Vic. A simple thumbs up from me.

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Quick question – does the flak armoured regiment have a name yet?

Many thanks for all the comments. No, this regiment does not have a name or background, I'm open to suggestions
Also, if any sculptors are reading this who can sculpt women, and want to get involved with this project, please contact me.
Here's a bigger pic.

I'm not sure which of the many sculptors plying their trades out there are friends - or if so, how close, but I was thinking the other day that if you got Kev White or Tre' Manor to sculpt a few female heads in excahange for something you could do for them, it would potentially be quite a nice win-win-win for both sculptors and the buying public...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785707.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785707.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Cheers. I have re-sculpted the feet and heads, and obviously added arms. Looking at these pics, I want to rework the Tannenburger torso too.

To be honest the torso on the Tannenburger is fine a bit bulky but some woman are in RL, I think it's the leg pose more than anything it just does not look right for a woman to stand like that

I put my hand across the legs blocking them out and the top half looks great no issues their at all, I think the pose itself needs to be reworked a little less spread if you get my drift.

You definitely have a seller here in both just a little tweak and they will be perfect.

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2- Seeing as the Victorian guard have commander Caine and the Broolians have Torgo, do you have any plans to give each regiment a "hero"?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785781.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785781.page GMT
Regarding a name, perhaps the Blenheimmers? Thought it might be fun to continue the famous battle theme you've got going with the Tannenburg troops.

Plus, 'Blenheim Blithes' and the 'Blenheim Boys' would be fun WWII-style nickname for the female and male squads, respectively. P'raps Blenheim Braves for a mix? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785962.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785962.page GMT


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Also, I second the Statuesque X Victoria ship!

Andrew does great work with his resistance fighters, I love them a lot!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785974.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5785974.page GMT
Do want!

Those are absolutely perfect, and, as everyone's said, the flak armoured soldier is especially fantastic.
I can't wait to pick some of these up!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5786286.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5786286.page GMT
The reworked legs are good. The arms tend to be most noticeable as most female soldiers wear baggy pants. I would welcome slightly thinner arms. Women, on the whole, are less bulky then men. There are exceptions.

I like the rolled up sleeves. Will you be doing an empty arms set so we can put in the weapon of our choice in the arms?

Will there be a slightly wider arm stance to hold special weapons like heat weapons or fusion guns?

Will there be a sprue of female heads?

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Are the arms female arms, or are your arms unisex? I ask because I got a twenty of your metal arms for a different project, and it didn't work out, but if the arms are the same, it saves me from re-buying them.

And I'd like to echo the call for a female commander. I'd so buy that as a CO for my force I'm building.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5786339.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5786339.page GMT IG a long time ago.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5786709.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5786709.page GMT wip have me sold, they look great and mix in well with males too.

/thumbsup

p.s any female broolians ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5786735.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5786735.page GMT
Will these be available in Resin, hopefully?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5786757.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5786757.page GMT

 Apologist wrote:
*Crosses fingers for a Statuesque/Victoria team-up*

Seems like that would require a pretty significant change in style from one of the sculptors I think; Statuesque are pretty slim and small headed (although beautifully sculpted) and fit better with the likes of Antenociti's G.O.T. range than anything else. I really have a hard time mixing 40k-ish figures with Infinity-ish figures.

The female Tannenburg guard looks great, love the hairstyle!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787116.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787116.page GMT
How long does it normally take from you settling on a final design to putting them up for sale?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787287.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787287.page GMT
Any chance we could get a number of just the helmeted heads on their own sprue for purchase?

Your website is a treasure trove of beautiful minis though and the female project is turning out splendidly, really enjoying the progress. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787443.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787443.page GMT

 Scrub wrote:
Ah nuts! I'm a tad disappointed the custodian figure is an upgrade sprue for the penal legion, it's a superb looking figure and would make a fantastic alternative for a full 'not krieg/helghast' unit or army.

Any chance we could get a number of just the helmeted heads on their own sprue for purchase?

Your website is a treasure trove of beautiful minis though and the female project is turning out splendidly, really enjoying the progress.

Hi, I have had several requests to make this Custodian head from the penal squad available as a separate sprue.
So here it is, it will be coming out with the second wave of resins.
Cheers, V

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Does anyone have experiencing kitbashing cadians with the victoria miniatures?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787557.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787557.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787601.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787601.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:
I agree with the above the girl in Flak is great she has that real rough and tumble look but still keeping a look of the female, the Tannenburg woman looks better but something is just not quite right as to what I cant put my finger on it though.

I think it's the baggy pants.

On the flak girl, baggy pants work, as she's in combat gear. Dress pants are generally more tailored, though, so it makes the Tannenburger look like she has massive legs.

The feet and waists are definitely better on both, though, and they're definitely shaping up nicely ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787715.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787715.page GMT
Anyway great job and looking forward to throwing money at it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787809.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787809.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787848.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5787848.page GMT
http://www.ragingheroes.com/

Also, as per your current sculpts for females, I would suggest working more on the faces to make them beautiful. See RH's females. Also, I would make the bodies more slender, lithe and curvy. Their body language is not feminine either, take a look at how females carry themselves (ex. movies) and how this carries over to still images of them (ex. Magazines of models, RH's miniatures).

The hands on your current female models are too large, females have noticeably smaller hands than men. The busts could be enlarged slightly and the torso could be narrowed slightly. You may also want some 'attitude' to their poses (again, see RH miniature and their kickstarter for reference).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788407.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788407.page GMT

 Daniel_Holmes wrote:
I suggest drawing inspiration from the masterfully sculpted miniatures done by Raging Heroes:

http://www.ragingheroes.com/

Also, as per your current sculpts for females, I would suggest working more on the faces to make them beautiful. See RH's females. Also, I would make the bodies more slender, lithe and curvy. Their body language is not feminine either, take a look at how females carry themselves (ex. movies) and how this carries over to still images of them (ex. Magazines of models, RH's miniatures).

The hands on your current female models are too large, females have noticeably smaller hands than men. The busts could be enlarged slightly and the torso could be narrowed slightly. You may also want some 'attitude' to their poses (again, see RH miniature and their kickstarter for reference).

No.

I suggest the complete opposite. If you want RH-style females, get RH.

These female soldiers look great the direction they're going.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788466.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788466.page GMT http://www.ragingheroes.com/collections/complete-collection/products/eleriel-alaniel-anniversary-edition-28mm#

No thanks. Victoria Miniatures is doing great already. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788467.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788467.page GMT

 Daniel_Holmes wrote:
I suggest drawing inspiration from the masterfully sculpted miniatures done by Raging Heroes:

http://www.ragingheroes.com/

Also, as per your current sculpts for females, I would suggest working more on the faces to make them beautiful. See RH's females. Also, I would make the bodies more slender, lithe and curvy. Their body language is not feminine either, take a look at how females carry themselves (ex. movies) and how this carries over to still images of them (ex. Magazines of models, RH's miniatures).

The hands on your current female models are too large, females have noticeably smaller hands than men. The busts could be enlarged slightly and the torso could be narrowed slightly. You may also want some 'attitude' to their poses (again, see RH miniature and their kickstarter for reference).

Why try to directly compete against someone who already does that? Raging Heroes already does a great job at doing everything you describe. Why would we need a second company doing that?

Instead of trying to beat other companies at their own game, vic is making something different. Raging Hero styled minis would look really out of proportion compared to vic's male figures, which is a result of the scale her minis are in. They're a very "heroic scale" which leads towards things like a chunkier build, larger hands/ heads, and tend to have a very "old fashioned" look to them. I just can't see RH style women running around with vic's male figures at all, it would look really off.

Raging Heroes and Vic are taking completely different approaches to the same problem (no good female models) It's a good thing they're very different. Gives us more choices and that's never a bad thing. Raging Heroes has the crazy over the top detail and actiony poses, and vic has the more down to earth, subdued stuff. Neither approach is a bad thing and I think as shown in this thread and the Raging Heroes kickstarter, both figures have a good sized untapped market waiting for them. And this is as a guy who will probably buy some Raging Heroes stuff and will definitely be buying Vic's (don't judge me, that RH nurse is pretty cool )

Not trying to bash Raging Heroes, just saying that I'm very glad she went a different direction. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788491.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788491.page GMT
Vic's new female troopers look cool (and are getting better with each revision

RH stuff is also cool,

but the fact that they are meant to be female minis is one of the few things they share..... Which is good, more choice, more stuff to satisfy different army builders and painters]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788635.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788635.page GMT

 Daniel_Holmes wrote:
I suggest drawing inspiration from the masterfully sculpted miniatures done by Raging Heroes:

http://www.ragingheroes.com/

Also, as per your current sculpts for females, I would suggest working more on the faces to make them beautiful. See RH's females. Also, I would make the bodies more slender, lithe and curvy. Their body language is not feminine either, take a look at how females carry themselves (ex. movies) and how this carries over to still images of them (ex. Magazines of models, RH's miniatures).

The hands on your current female models are too large, females have noticeably smaller hands than men. The busts could be enlarged slightly and the torso could be narrowed slightly. You may also want some 'attitude' to their poses (again, see RH miniature and their kickstarter for reference).

Thanks for your advice, but please remember these are heroic scale soldiers made for the battlefield. They are not barbie dolls, strippers, super models, play boy bunnies or RH miniatures. Therefore, why should their faces be more beautiful, bodies more slender, poses more feminine, their torsos narrowed and boobs bigger?
They already have smaller hands than my male sculpts.(in further refinements they may get smaller).
Future sculpts could well have more attitude, these are two samples of what will become a fully interchangeable modular range. I have started with fairly neutral miniatures to keep it simple at this stage.
There are dozens of companies making females to your specifications, I have no desire to mimic them.
If I need any references of how females carry themselves all I have to do is look in a mirror.
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 vic wrote:
Hi all thanks for all the great feedback, questions and suggestions. I will answer as many as I can soon, but I just have to comment on this one first. I honestly thought this was not serious, just some sort of joke. Assuming its serious I should clarify some points.

 Daniel_Holmes wrote:
I suggest drawing inspiration from the masterfully sculpted miniatures done by Raging Heroes:

http://www.ragingheroes.com/

Also, as per your current sculpts for females, I would suggest working more on the faces to make them beautiful. See RH's females. Also, I would make the bodies more slender, lithe and curvy. Their body language is not feminine either, take a look at how females carry themselves (ex. movies) and how this carries over to still images of them (ex. Magazines of models, RH's miniatures).

The hands on your current female models are too large, females have noticeably smaller hands than men. The busts could be enlarged slightly and the torso could be narrowed slightly. You may also want some 'attitude' to their poses (again, see RH miniature and their kickstarter for reference).

Thanks for your advice, but please remember these are heroic scale soldiers made for the battlefield. They are not barbie dolls, strippers, super models, play boy bunnies or RH miniatures. Therefore, why should their faces be more beautiful, bodies more slender, poses more feminine, their torsos narrowed and boobs bigger?
They already have smaller hands than my male sculpts.(in further refinements they may get smaller).
Future sculpts could well have more attitude, these are two samples of what will become a fully interchangeable modular range. I have started with fairly neutral miniatures to keep it simple at this stage.
There are dozens of companies making females to your specifications, I have no desire to mimic them.
If I need any references of how females carry themselves all I have to do is look in a mirror.

Well said vic!
Love the way things are coming together. Great work.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788760.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788760.page GMT
All I can do now is wait for some female Border World Rangers, hopefully including an obvious model for female sergeant-type individual]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788800.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788800.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Hi all thanks for all the great feedback, questions and suggestions. I will answer as many as I can soon, but I just have to comment on this one first. I honestly thought this was not serious, just some sort of joke. Assuming its serious I should clarify some points.

 Daniel_Holmes wrote:
I suggest drawing inspiration from the masterfully sculpted miniatures done by Raging Heroes:

http://www.ragingheroes.com/

Also, as per your current sculpts for females, I would suggest working more on the faces to make them beautiful. See RH's females. Also, I would make the bodies more slender, lithe and curvy. Their body language is not feminine either, take a look at how females carry themselves (ex. movies) and how this carries over to still images of them (ex. Magazines of models, RH's miniatures).

The hands on your current female models are too large, females have noticeably smaller hands than men. The busts could be enlarged slightly and the torso could be narrowed slightly. You may also want some 'attitude' to their poses (again, see RH miniature and their kickstarter for reference).

Thanks for your advice, but please remember these are heroic scale soldiers made for the battlefield. They are not barbie dolls, strippers, super models, play boy bunnies or RH miniatures. Therefore, why should their faces be more beautiful, bodies more slender, poses more feminine, their torsos narrowed and boobs bigger?
They already have smaller hands than my male sculpts.(in further refinements they may get smaller).
Future sculpts could well have more attitude, these are two samples of what will become a fully interchangeable modular range. I have started with fairly neutral miniatures to keep it simple at this stage.
There are dozens of companies making females to your specifications, I have no desire to mimic them.
If I need any references of how females carry themselves all I have to do is look in a mirror.

I'm buying RH's stuff, because I think it's very characterful. And I'm going to buy your female range because it complements an army I'm already building and looks great doing it. I really love the direction you're going, and I wouldn't change much. Attitude? What does that even mean? I feel like it's a code word for tarting it up, which is the exact opposite of what I'd be looking for in your range. Now, if it means you're making a female soldier charging with bayonet fixed, stabbing at a filthy heretic or xenos... well, that's an attitude I can support.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788801.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788801.page GMT
Raging Heroes remind me of a lot of things like Tank Girl and comics in general. They've got that crazy, just over the top look to them. That's a cool look, and if you just straight up say "hey, that's what we're going with", I think it's respectable. Everybody loves a good popcorn flick every now and then. They don't try and dress it up or say "we're super sophisticated" or anything like that, they just say "here's our stuff, we think it looks cool, hope you do too."

But we're getting way off topic from what we should be talking about, which is drooling over vic's WIP pics, and me banging my head against my desk that I can't afford to place an order for over a month. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788847.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788847.page GMT

Snrub wrote:Hey Vic, two questions.
1- The flak armoured regiment, will it be an all women regiment? If so i have a few background ideas if you're interested.

2- Seeing as the Victorian guard have commander Caine and the Broolians have Torgo, do you have any plans to give each regiment a "hero"?

1- would like to have the option of mixed, but no reason people could not have an all women regiment. I will probably sell these minis as 10 woman squads, that can then be mixed in with the blokes.
2- would like to.

Apologist wrote:

Regarding a name, perhaps the Blenheimmers? Thought it might be fun to continue the famous battle theme you've got going with the Tannenburg troops.

Plus, 'Blenheim Blithes' and the 'Blenheim Boys' would be fun WWII-style nickname for the female and male squads, respectively. P'raps Blenheim Braves for a mix?

Not bad.

Javin wrote:
I like the rolled up sleeves. Will you be doing an empty arms set so we can put in the weapon of our choice in the arms?

Will there be a slightly wider arm stance to hold special weapons like heat weapons or fusion guns?

Will there be a sprue of female heads?

yes, hope to do empty arms for the men too.
Stances are already pretty wide, I'll have to see how they look with a special weapon.
Yes, all bits including heads will be available as separate sprues, same as the current male range.

Valhallan42nd wrote:
Are the arms female arms, or are your arms unisex?

No, the male arms will fit, but what you are seeing here are smaller.

cincydooley wrote:
Will these be available in Resin, hopefully?

These and all release for the foreseeable future will be resin.

Cheers,
V
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As is I'm likely to pick up some anyway. Great job!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788858.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788858.page GMT Will you be doing a set of "chaos cultists" that would fit in with a certain gaming company's offering?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788922.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788922.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788927.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788927.page GMT
The goggle soldier looks perfect for Tona Criid from the Gaunts Ghosts series.

Keep up the great work, looking forward to when these come up for sale!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788997.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5788997.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5789221.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5789221.page GMT


I mean, look at how that oozes sexuality! Pinup waist, skin tight and revealing clothing, the smoldering look of lust on her face. I mean, even the body language screams eff me. Victoria, that's how you need to do a female soldier. A stripper in fatigues.


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Sorry, just looked at the photo and realized none of that is true.

Keep doing what you're doing Victoria. I served with women downrange and I'm sick to my guts of fashionistas with body armor. Do women some justice. And the greens look great. I don't think thinning the legs or shrinking the hands any further would be required. They read as female without reading as cheesecake as is.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5789815.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5789815.page GMT
However this is Vic's thread and Vic's style which is a great in its own right, if you want RH style go to their thread.

Now back to topic I know this sounds odd but will you be doing a heavier built woman for heavy weapon carriers ?

Will you be adding a woman kilt unit as well ? I was thinking the woman could wear Tartan trousers instead just to make them stand out a little more from the men. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5789878.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5789878.page GMT Skirts are for men!
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I admit, I'm a fan of the cheesiness that's RH and awesome over the top stuff like AK wielding Cat-Girls in a bikini ( ) but we need more stuff like this!

There's a severe lack of real looking professional female soldiers on the market that don't look like either like a hot model or a man with breasts and a somewhat female face and yours are fantastic looking models!

Great work, keep it up!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5789914.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5789914.page GMT

noneoftheabove0 wrote:I hate to say it, but I totally agree with Daniel Holmes. What follows is a photo of a female soldier in combat.

Many thanks for the awesome pic.

lone dirty dog wrote:

Now back to topic I know this sounds odd but will you be doing a heavier built woman for heavy weapon carriers ?

Will you be adding a woman kilt unit as well ? I was thinking the woman could wear Tartan trousers instead just to make them stand out a little more from the men.

I don't intend to diss RH, as you say, it is a different product. If people want to buy both, its fine with me
I will try adding special weapons and see how it looks.
I want to try the women in kilts option. again it will be a trial and error process.
Cheers,
V
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 purplefood wrote:
Don't be absurd. Women don't wear kilts...
Skirts are for men!

Thats why I suggested they wear the trousers


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 vic wrote:

lone dirty dog wrote:

Now back to topic I know this sounds odd but will you be doing a heavier built woman for heavy weapon carriers ?

Will you be adding a woman kilt unit as well ? I was thinking the woman could wear Tartan trousers instead just to make them stand out a little more from the men.

I don't intend to diss RH, as you say, it is a different product. If people want to buy both, its fine with me
I will try adding special weapons and see how it looks.
I want to try the women in kilts option. again it will be a trial and error process.
Cheers,
V

No thats not what I meant it was aimed more at the other guy going on about RH style, I was trying to get across there is room for many different styles not all should be the same.
Sorry if you thought that was aimed at you Vic that was not my intention in any way, I love your work and always impressed with the final result, plus you always listen to feedback in a positive way which is a refreshing change.

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 lone dirty dog wrote:

 purplefood wrote:
Don't be absurd. Women don't wear kilts...
Skirts are for men!

You can't wear tartan trousers!
That's just Not Done.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790001.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790001.page GMT de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790026.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790026.page GMT

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

never say never, but I want to get the grunts happening first ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790032.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790032.page GMT I think all of these latest sculpts are brilliant, though.

People have been clamoring for quality female soldier sculpts for their sci-fi stuff for years. Victoria blend existing popular line aesthetic with excellent looking female sculpt.

These have my vote!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790076.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790076.page GMT PM concerning Apoc ?
Just never heard back thats all. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790132.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790132.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

never say never, but I want to get the grunts happening first

HOORAY! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790265.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790265.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790334.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5790334.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

never say never, but I want to get the grunts happening first

YES! either this or stormtrooper/veteran kind of lookalikes would rock. No way I'm buying cadians ever again haha
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Thanks for the responses Vic.

Still hoping for a rounded shoulder pad but I can be patient. Female guard takes priority!

Have you thought about a kickstarter of your own? Maybe open a tiny office in the US and see what you can do? I know they are a pain but you offer a good product.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791004.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791004.page GMT
I think trews would be a great way of separating the girls from the boys!

Cheers
Laney]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791006.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791006.page GMT

 purplefood wrote:

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 purplefood wrote:
Don't be absurd. Women don't wear kilts...
Skirts are for men!

You can't wear tartan trousers!
That's just Not Done.

I don't mean to be pedantic, but the 91st Highlanders wore tartan 'trews' (trousers) on campaign during the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. I'm sure other regiments wore them too, at various times, but that's the one that comes to mind.

Carry on ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791013.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791013.page GMT

Javin wrote:
You do NOT need bigger women to hand heavy weapons. Lots of female soldiers use the 249 Machine gun. Remember most heavy weapons have a mount or bi-tri pod to use.

I was thinking this, too. As cool as the big-lass-wielding-giant-gun models out there are, I actually think a normal sized woman manning a heavy weapon by normal means (bipod or tripod) could be even better... and more unique than the former category, which has been done a number of times.

You seem to have a "unique" take by doing "normal" women (as funny as that reality is ) so continuing it by making the heavy weapon troopers more realistic would be great.

That said, they could be a little bit bigger, as I would think most troopers who handle heavy equipment would be... just not exaggerated / a caricature.

Fantastic work so far!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791052.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791052.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791151.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791151.page GMT

 Brother SRM wrote:
I find it kind of unfortunate that Vic's models are some of the only reasonable-looking models of women out there, but man are they wonderful. Keep doing what you're doing; if you ever get around to doing Red Army-style troops (male, female, or both!), you'll be getting a lot of business from me!

Please note my user name, and then realize I will be in the same boat as Brother SRM. And that boat will be crossing the Volga into Stalingrad.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791168.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791168.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

never say never, but I want to get the grunts happening first

*emits squeal only dogs can hear*]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791413.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791413.page GMT

 Valhallan42nd wrote:

 Brother SRM wrote:
I find it kind of unfortunate that Vic's models are some of the only reasonable-looking models of women out there, but man are they wonderful. Keep doing what you're doing; if you ever get around to doing Red Army-style troops (male, female, or both!), you'll be getting a lot of business from me!

Please note my user name, and then realize I will be in the same boat as Brother SRM. And that boat will be crossing the Volga into Stalingrad.

I've still got the FB picture of the Valhallan looking heads Vic had on her Wip bench. I really wish they'd be released, they looked great.

Loving the look of all the recent sculpts. Great releases.

Please keep up the great work,
Kind regards,
Howie.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791613.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791613.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Hi, continuing my quest to create female versions of my Galaxy's Finest Guard range, here is the latest photo update:
I very much appreciate the feedback I received on the initial WIP image. I have taken on much of the comments and am now showing a more complete version of these sculpts, they are still a little rough around the edges but I hope you can get the general idea and proportions. I'll get some more close up shots loaded asap.
All comments welcome.
Many thanks, V

ps. if you never hear from me again, it is because the GW hit squad took me out for including a Cadian in the pic

Are thows still the male legs on thows female minis?

Because they look fine to me.

I realy want some of these mini's even thow I'm not sure what I would use them for yet.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791637.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5791637.page GMT

 howie wrote:

I've still got the FB picture of the Valhallan looking heads Vic had on her Wip bench. I really wish they'd be released, they looked great.
.

Would you mind PMing me those, or posting them here?
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 MrMoustaffa wrote:

 vic wrote:

 TheDraconicLord wrote:
Out of curiosity, would you eventually attempt a shot on some female soldiers wearing a power armor? Said power armor that for some reason could have some fleur-de-lis? *ifyaknowwhatImean*

never say never, but I want to get the grunts happening first

*emits squeal only dogs can hear*

My dogs say quit it!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792020.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792020.page GMT

 Valhallan42nd wrote:

 howie wrote:

I've still got the FB picture of the Valhallan looking heads Vic had on her Wip bench. I really wish they'd be released, they looked great.
.

Would you mind PMing me those, or posting them here?

It's the one in almost all green on the right:

I've been chomping at the bit since I saw that picture in September!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792083.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792083.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792107.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792107.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792159.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792159.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
All in due time, all in due time.

Is what my wife will say about my death when these lasses hit, and she sees how much I'm planning to spend!
Man, I'm almost giddy, albeit not squealing yet! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792182.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792182.page GMT WIPs is the way to go). When I get round to making an IG army, I'll probably use Vic Minis as stand-ins for the infantry!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792244.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792244.page GMT

Regards,
Howie.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792370.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792370.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792972.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5792972.page GMT
As a Cadian player, I am particularly interested in the "woman in flak armor" style, but I may get a squad of the Tannenberg's for either skirmish style gaming or to serve as planetary defense forces.

I very much appreciate the work you are doing, and I look forward to each update.

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 RiTides wrote:
Lockark- they're different legs (and arms, too) by popular demand... and they look a lot better for it!

Ah! Now I see it.

Deffently gives them a much tighter look.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5795878.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5795878.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5796066.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5796066.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5799162.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5799162.page GMT
The #1 problem with most 28mm heroic scale female figures is that heroic scale increases the relative size of the hands and feet. It isn't really that noticeable when standard gw male guardsmen are wearing a size 38 boot and have giant meaty hands, but that really throws people off when a female guardsman has those features. What really works in that batch of minis is the female guardsmen are part way betweem true scale and heroic.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5813731.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5813731.page GMT Despite all that, Vic has somehow managed to make both men and women look damned good in heroic scale and is slowly convincing me that the concept is a legitimate artistic choice rather than just an unfortunate relic.

EDIT: grammar]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5813790.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5813790.page GMT
I admit, Death Korps have kind of absorbed my time and income as of late (I may begrudgingly admit Resin isn't the worst thing of all time), but I still want to replace GW's mediocre Cadians in my standard Guard at some point, and some not-Valhallans, well they'd do nicely pouring out of Chimeras. With some female sculpts to boot, they'd probably give me a monopoly on stylish Guard.

No rush on that front however, Cthulhu knows how long it'll be for me to finish my Korps.

In the meantime, I've been using the Tannenburgs I got from Vic a while ago as a killteam squad, they get a lot of attention, people are quite shocked by the sheer level of detail in metal models like that; they have glasses by god!

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5813823.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5813823.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5814837.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5814837.page GMT I imagine it should be relatively simple once the initial flak figures are done. Just a new torso since I imagine the legs, arms and heads can be recycled overall (or with minimal changes).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5818353.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5818353.page GMT

Hi, Its been along time coming but I have started work the much asked for female troops for the Galaxy's Finest range.
I have been requested many times to sculpt some female versions of my modular regiments that are non-sexualised, but still recognizable as females. The aim is for them to uniformed and equipped the same as their male comrades, making it possible to field completely mixed squads.
The two miniatures shown are still work in progress test sculpts. I always appreciate the great feedback from the Vic Minis community. So please feel free to contact me with comments or join the discussions on DakkaDakka or on Facebook. I will keep you updated with future developments.
This is a big project as it involves re-sculpting every part. I hope to have the first full resin squad available before the end of the year.
Below you can see these photographed alongside males dressed in similar uniforms that could be part of the same unit
Thanks for reading, Vic.

Like I said, can't wait for the end of the year to wheel round, Raging Heroes screwed up, but Vic won't! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5818955.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5818955.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Like I said, can't wait for the end of the year to wheel round, Raging Heroes screwed up, but Vic won't!

The second most successful miniature kickstarter and 2600 backers may disagree with you, but let's stay on topic.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5819117.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5819117.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5819223.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5819223.page GMT

 Kroothawk wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
Like I said, can't wait for the end of the year to wheel round, Raging Heroes screwed up, but Vic won't!

The second most successful miniature kickstarter and 2600 backers may disagree with you, but let's stay on topic.

Yeah, it's a stylistic difference. Insulting one or the other makes no sense. It's like the venom I read about heroic scale proportion figures in other threads that also has no purpose. Other than people taking the time to hate on GW and anyone who uses similar proportions. (which would include Vic).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5819836.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5819836.page GMT

 Azazelx wrote:

 Kroothawk wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
Like I said, can't wait for the end of the year to wheel round, Raging Heroes screwed up, but Vic won't!

The second most successful miniature kickstarter and 2600 backers may disagree with you, but let's stay on topic.

Yeah, it's a stylistic difference. Insulting one or the other makes no sense. It's like the venom I read about heroic scale proportion figures in other threads that also has no purpose. Other than people taking the time to hate on GW and anyone who uses similar proportions. (which would include Vic).

And more importantly, at least we know Vic's will "fit" with 40K.

Jury's still out on RH's stuff.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820376.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820376.page GMT

 Alpharius wrote:

And more importantly, at least we know Vic's will "fit" with 40K.

Jury's still out on RH's stuff.

For serious. While there are tons of little company making "not 40k" stuff that looks good, nobody's fits with the 40k aesthetic quite like Vic's work does. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820412.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820412.page GMT

 Brother SRM wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:

And more importantly, at least we know Vic's will "fit" with 40K.

Jury's still out on RH's stuff.

For serious. While there are tons of little company making "not 40k" stuff that looks good, nobody's fits with the 40k aesthetic quite like Vic's work does.

These two comments really, they'll go nicely with the veterans and Rough Riders I already built from her excellent bits.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820503.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820503.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:

 Brother SRM wrote:

 Alpharius wrote:

And more importantly, at least we know Vic's will "fit" with 40K.

Jury's still out on RH's stuff.

For serious. While there are tons of little company making "not 40k" stuff that looks good, nobody's fits with the 40k aesthetic quite like Vic's work does.

These two comments really, they'll go nicely with the veterans and Rough Riders I already built from her excellent bits.

The phrase "like a glove" comes to mind. I remember getting the FW Cadians w/ shotguns upgrade and seeing how small the torsos looked compared to the GW Cadian plastics. Her product was definitely made with lots of care and forethought!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820677.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820677.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820762.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820762.page GMT

 Alpharius wrote:

And more importantly, at least we know Vic's will "fit" with 40K.
Jury's still out on RH's stuff.

I imagine the RH stuff will be just fine as a self-contained force for 40k or Necro etc. If the figures are being mixed in with GW figures they may well stand out a bit, but let's be honest - they'll do so no more than McVey's SW, or Mantic's Corp, or Forge World's Elysians...

The main difference is that Vic's figures will fit more or less seamlessly in with the GW IG.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820946.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820946.page GMT

 Azazelx wrote:

The main difference is that Vic's figures will fit perfectly in with the GW IG.

Corrected for you.... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820981.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5820981.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821020.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821020.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:

 Azazelx wrote:

The main difference is that Vic's figures will fit perfectly in with the GW IG.

Corrected for you....

Nah, it won't be perfect. GW's IG sculpts (not counting FW) are mostly crap in comparison to Vic's. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821040.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821040.page GMT

Melissia wrote:Also, hopefully the VM stuff will be less cheesecake-y.

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Tannhauser42 wrote:

 alarmingrick wrote:

 Azazelx wrote:

The main difference is that Vic's figures will fit perfectly in with the GW IG.

Corrected for you....

Nah, it won't be perfect. GW's IG sculpts (not counting FW) are mostly crap in comparison to Vic's.

Touche'!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821044.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821044.page GMT VC has a better history in that regard at least.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821101.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821101.page GMT

 Tannhauser42 wrote:
Nah, it won't be perfect. GW's IG sculpts (not counting FW) are mostly crap in comparison to Vic's.

Hey guys, no more bashing any of the little companies... let's go back to our favorite punching bag, GW

In all seriousness, though, I think part of the demand for IG counts-as is that GW's sculpts are so dated for them (or expensive, a la Death Korgs of Kreig from FW). Add to that the utter lack of realistically proportioned female miniatures in wargaming, and you have a huge niche that Victoria Miniatures can fill here

And agreed with the no need to knock the way anybody else does things to praise vic. Her works stands on it's own merits!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821166.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821166.page GMT

 Melissia wrote:
Also, hopefully the VM stuff will be less cheesecake-y.

I can't see vic's stuff being cheescakey. Vic has mentioned that she doesn't want that style.

If we do end up seeing cheesecake models, I have a feeling that she's either pulling an elaborate prank or has suffered a severe bump to the noggin. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821204.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821204.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Hi all thanks for all the great feedback, questions and suggestions. I will answer as many as I can soon, but I just have to comment on this one first. I honestly thought this was not serious, just some sort of joke. Assuming its serious I should clarify some points.

 Daniel_Holmes wrote:
I suggest drawing inspiration from the masterfully sculpted miniatures done by Raging Heroes:

http://www.ragingheroes.com/

Also, as per your current sculpts for females, I would suggest working more on the faces to make them beautiful. See RH's females. Also, I would make the bodies more slender, lithe and curvy. Their body language is not feminine either, take a look at how females carry themselves (ex. movies) and how this carries over to still images of them (ex. Magazines of models, RH's miniatures).

The hands on your current female models are too large, females have noticeably smaller hands than men. The busts could be enlarged slightly and the torso could be narrowed slightly. You may also want some 'attitude' to their poses (again, see RH miniature and their kickstarter for reference).

Thanks for your advice, but please remember these are heroic scale soldiers made for the battlefield. They are not barbie dolls, strippers, super models, play boy bunnies or RH miniatures. Therefore, why should their faces be more beautiful, bodies more slender, poses more feminine, their torsos narrowed and boobs bigger?
They already have smaller hands than my male sculpts.(in further refinements they may get smaller).
Future sculpts could well have more attitude, these are two samples of what will become a fully interchangeable modular range. I have started with fairly neutral miniatures to keep it simple at this stage.
There are dozens of companies making females to your specifications, I have no desire to mimic them.
If I need any references of how females carry themselves all I have to do is look in a mirror.

Here ya go Mel, incase you might have missed it! From the Boss directly.
I think she'll make magic, again.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821284.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821284.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821404.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821404.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:

 vic wrote:
Hi all thanks for all the great feedback, questions and suggestions. I will answer as many as I can soon, but I just have to comment on this one first. I honestly thought this was not serious, just some sort of joke. Assuming its serious I should clarify some points.

 Daniel_Holmes wrote:
I suggest drawing inspiration from the masterfully sculpted miniatures done by Raging Heroes:

http://www.ragingheroes.com/

Also, as per your current sculpts for females, I would suggest working more on the faces to make them beautiful. See RH's females. Also, I would make the bodies more slender, lithe and curvy. Their body language is not feminine either, take a look at how females carry themselves (ex. movies) and how this carries over to still images of them (ex. Magazines of models, RH's miniatures).

The hands on your current female models are too large, females have noticeably smaller hands than men. The busts could be enlarged slightly and the torso could be narrowed slightly. You may also want some 'attitude' to their poses (again, see RH miniature and their kickstarter for reference).

Thanks for your advice, but please remember these are heroic scale soldiers made for the battlefield. They are not barbie dolls, strippers, super models, play boy bunnies or RH miniatures. Therefore, why should their faces be more beautiful, bodies more slender, poses more feminine, their torsos narrowed and boobs bigger?
They already have smaller hands than my male sculpts.(in further refinements they may get smaller).
Future sculpts could well have more attitude, these are two samples of what will become a fully interchangeable modular range. I have started with fairly neutral miniatures to keep it simple at this stage.
There are dozens of companies making females to your specifications, I have no desire to mimic them.
If I need any references of how females carry themselves all I have to do is look in a mirror.

Here ya go Mel, incase you might have missed it! From the Boss directly.
I think she'll make magic, again.

Awesome, thanks.

Glad to see that there is at least one sculptor that takes the subject matter seriously.

Also, that was a horrible and obnoxious example of mansplaining by David, and he should be ashamed of himself for doing it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821601.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821601.page GMT
Is it possible to special order a batch of a specific part? Let's say there's a certain head, or a few figures that I like but don't want to buy 30 sets to get an adequate amount of them, can that be accommodated?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821632.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821632.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821667.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821667.page GMT

 Melissia wrote:

Glad to see that there is at least one sculptor that takes the subject matter seriously.
Also, that was a horrible and obnoxious example of mansplaining by David, and he should be ashamed of himself for doing it.

I'm not entirely sure that wasn't a troll post, so best leave it be, I think and just be happy that Vic is finally putting these together for us.

Vic has heads, arms, etc from her existing figures available as separate bits on her site, so I imagine that once these are in production something will be able to be done.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821892.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5821892.page GMT To answer some questions;
The bits will all be available separately, as is the case with the current range.
There won't be any cheesecake.
Once I can get one squad finished the others will be quicker.
The current change over from metal to resin, is holding up new stuff at the moment, as my priority is getting all the current bits reworked for optimum resin casting. If you notice some items disappear from the shop, this is the reason. They will all be back in due course.
I am aiming to have the complete resin overhaul and at least one female squad available by the end of the year. If I'm really lucky the Svargans (winter troops) will be out too.
On a personal note, I am going away on holiday to Kangaroo Island until the 17th. Just me, Charlie my dog, 50 acres of bush and the wild winter Southern Ocean. Miniature orders will continue to ship out as usual, but my internet connection will be very limited (possibly non-existent), emails, facebook and forum messages might be slow to answer. I'll be taking plenty of sculpting work with me too
Thanks again for the fantastic support from all the Dakkanaughts, can't wait to get some new stuff out for you awesome guys and gals.
Cheers, V


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 vic wrote:

I am aiming to have the complete resin overhaul and at least one female squad available by the end of the year. If I'm really lucky the Svargans (winter troops) will be out too.

Oh be still my foolish heart. Here's hoping they're out by the end of the year so I can get myself a hell of a Christmas present! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5822801.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5822801.page GMT

 vic wrote:
On a personal note, I am going away on holiday to Kangaroo Island until the 17th. Just me, Charlie my dog, 50 acres of bush and the wild winter Southern Ocean.

Sounds rough!! Enjoy the peace and quiet, it's well earned.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5822874.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5822874.page GMT

Maybe a guardswoman holding it over her head triumphantly.

I'm kind of unsure whether to place an order this August or wait a while. I really want some of those legs she showed earlier but if I wait too long I may blow all my money on guardswomen ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5822978.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5822978.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Maybe a guardswoman holding it over her head triumphantly.

Took me a second... but hilarious ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823041.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823041.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823133.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823133.page GMT

Though I'd love to see Vic put out a mascot somewhere down the line! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823207.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823207.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823214.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823214.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823222.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823222.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823243.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5823243.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Or a big fluffly dog.

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 BrookM wrote:
I'll let the other companies supply the cheesecake in my army.

Though I'd love to see Vic put out a mascot somewhere down the line!

Way, way down the line, near the end, perhaps...

 Azazelx wrote:
I'm not entirely sure that wasn't a troll post

Regardless of if it was, it's still worth publicly calling him out on it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5824280.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5824280.page GMT
I'd pay good money for this kind of cheesecake.

Spoiler:

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Actually, I would like to see an older woman as Grand Solar Warmaster Patrillo, or whatever. It kind of rubs me the wrong way when a company releases a huge all-women army and then makes the grand leader a patriarch. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5824348.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5824348.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5824664.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5824664.page GMT

 Melissia wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
I'll let the other companies supply the cheesecake in my army.

Though I'd love to see Vic put out a mascot somewhere down the line!

Way, way down the line, near the end, perhaps...

Whatever keeps Vic interested in sculpting and happy is what I say. if she feels like taking a couple of weeks off troopers and sculpting a couple of animals or something, more power to her. Anyone who's painted an army will know how important it is to take a break now and then to come back recharged.

 Azazelx wrote:
I'm not entirely sure that wasn't a troll post

Regardless of if it was, it's still worth publicly calling him out on it.

I guess the thing is that it had already been dealt with. My reply was even deleted by the mods. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826118.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826118.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826201.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826201.page GMT
On fire.

That's like a license to print money. I'd field an entire army of them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826274.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826274.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
My vote is for a bear holding a shark with a chainsaw in its mouth.

On fire.

That's like a license to print money. I'd field an entire army of them.

Not grimdark enough though. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826355.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826355.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
My vote is for a bear holding a shark with a chainsaw in its mouth.

On fire.

That's like a license to print money. I'd field an entire army of them.

Not grimdark enough though.

With a belt of skulls...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826375.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826375.page GMT

 Valhallan42nd wrote:

 BrookM wrote:

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
My vote is for a bear holding a shark with a chainsaw in its mouth.

On fire.

That's like a license to print money. I'd field an entire army of them.

Not grimdark enough though.

With a belt of skulls...

Boom!

Instant grimdark ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826455.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826455.page GMT
Bam]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826611.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826611.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826630.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5826630.page GMT
Ask an Ork to add some guns to it.

That'll do the trick.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5827098.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5827098.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
An ice cream truck like what thingy drives from Twisted Metal?

I was quoting a song, but that works too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5827365.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5827365.page GMT While I'm sure the amusing mascot suggestions are incredibly helpful feedback for Vic, let's not derail her thread any further, hmm? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5827396.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5827396.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5828031.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5828031.page GMT

 Melissia wrote:
To be honest, I'd really not care for a mascot model anyway. Not too interested in models I can't include in my army.

This is entirely dependent on the mascot in question, but mascots can be used in an Imperial Guard army as bodyguards. I have two lions that I use as bodyguards for my Praetorian army and people love them. The lions have green stuff'd bionic eyes which I call laser pistols and claws and teeth which I call close combat weapons, and that is really all the hand waving most people need to justify the lions' presence on the table.

Again, the type of mascot is key. A fluffy bunny or a poodle in a ballerina skirt wouldn't necessarily convey the same aggressiveness as lions or bulldogs, but I imagine if Vic did decide to release animal companions for her model range the animal choices would be both suitable for each army type and full of character as is her MO.

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Mantic has a really good looking fem trooper in their Deadzone rebels, proportioned similarly to Vics from what I could see. Only the one though... if Vics fit with her in Deadzone too, I'll be pretty damn happy at being able to expand my rebel force that way.

Spoiler:

Bare midriff though I guess... but doesn't seem overtly sexualised to me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5828660.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5828660.page GMT

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:

 Melissia wrote:
To be honest, I'd really not care for a mascot model anyway. Not too interested in models I can't include in my army.

This is entirely dependent on the mascot in question, but mascots can be used in an Imperial Guard army as bodyguards. I have two lions that I use as bodyguards for my Praetorian army and people love them. The lions have green stuff'd bionic eyes which I call laser pistols and claws and teeth which I call close combat weapons, and that is really all the hand waving most people need to justify the lions' presence on the table.

Again, the type of mascot is key. A fluffy bunny or a poodle in a ballerina skirt wouldn't necessarily convey the same aggressiveness as lions or bulldogs, but I imagine if Vic did decide to release animal companions for her model range the animal choices would be both suitable for each army type and full of character as is her MO.

Quick search for army mascots has some strange results, somehow inspiring fear as a defence mechanism does not spring immediately to mind.

Maybe a beastman on a chain could work although that could just look weird. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5829282.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5829282.page GMT
Aaaaanyway, looking forward to seeing what Victoria Miniatures has to sell this fall. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5829562.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5829562.page GMT WIP pics in this thread she already has products coming up that are both the sort of thing many people have been wanting for years that are also near-unique in their lack of embarrassing fanservice. If there are going to be special models I'd much rather see female characters such as officers for the different ranges.

As someone who is planning to start moving from exclusively mech to platoon based IG lists, I think any purchase I make to pad my collection of Guard infantry out will just exclusively be the flak vest female soldiers shown in this thread. I've already got 100+ Guardsmen and I much prefer the depiction of the IG that ignores gender providing you can hold a lasrifle the right way round. Soon I'll actually be able to model such an army.

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Nice female heads alone would be a boon for many modelers. I can see people buying them to make guardsmen, sisters of battle, sisters fraternis (whatever the sisters in training were called) civilians, and more, in just GW terms.

In other ranges, the possibilities could be limitless.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5831080.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5831080.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:

 Melissia wrote:
To be honest, I'd really not care for a mascot model anyway. Not too interested in models I can't include in my army.

This is entirely dependent on the mascot in question, but mascots can be used in an Imperial Guard army as bodyguards. I have two lions that I use as bodyguards for my Praetorian army and people love them. The lions have green stuff'd bionic eyes which I call laser pistols and claws and teeth which I call close combat weapons, and that is really all the hand waving most people need to justify the lions' presence on the table.

Again, the type of mascot is key. A fluffy bunny or a poodle in a ballerina skirt wouldn't necessarily convey the same aggressiveness as lions or bulldogs, but I imagine if Vic did decide to release animal companions for her model range the animal choices would be both suitable for each army type and full of character as is her MO.

Quick search for army mascots has some strange results, somehow inspiring fear as a defence mechanism does not spring immediately to mind.

Maybe a beastman on a chain could work although that could just look weird.

Wojtek the Bear!
Sure, you might need to make a somewhat Polish-themed unit (in the fluff) but there's nothing wrong with that!

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With the death of the collectors range, I'd imagine vic might be seeing a bit more attention from all those who want alternate Guard; nowadays there really isn't anything reminiscent of those ranges at the same quality level. Pig Iron has some nice models sort-of similar, and that's it. GW's foolishness is to her gain. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5833028.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5833028.page GMT

 Valhallan42nd wrote:
I love Wojtek.

Yes but would Wojtek love you ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5833221.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5833221.page GMT
Now maybe back on topic before red text appears? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5833247.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5833247.page GMT mentioned mascots. That's just wishlisting. As I said above: Vic doesn't need to copy RH. Her own work stands by itself. If it's a choice between female troopers and the regimental chimpanzee, please show me the first option.

Anyway, keeping things on topic, I wonder if this will lead other manufacturers to realise that there is a market for sensibly dressed female minis? I mean, as was said above, the Deadzone pic looks OK until I get to the bare midriff. Even in situations like that where the model isn't posed in a suggestive manner I still think a model like that in army of fully-covered men would be hard to take seriously. Who wears a crop top to a warzone?

If there are going to be separate head sprues for these models I'd definitely pick some up as well as full minis. To use an Imperial Guard example, it's amusing when someone will make a thread about how to convert female minis for said army someone writes a reply along the lines of "women and men look exactly the same in battledress, just pretend some of your Cadians are women" or whatever. For tabletop purposes on a basic troop model a head swap would IMO be all the conversion you'd need to tell the difference, particularly if you combine it with one of the kits that lean less towards massive heads and hands (like the command squads).
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 Fezman wrote:
If it's a choice between female troopers and the regimental chimpanzee, please show me the first option.

Incorrect sir. Chimpanzees trump all others. Decent female models or otherwise.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5833320.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5833320.page GMT

 Fezman wrote:
Folks, please note that Vic never even mentioned mascots. That's just wishlisting. As I said above: Vic doesn't need to copy RH.

Definitely not!

Also, because you guys made me look, I guess sometimes truth is stranger than fiction!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wojtek_%28soldier_bear%29]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5833813.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5833813.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5841169.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5841169.page GMT
I'd like to see a few that roll in alongside the Catachans, so old Rosy Grenade launcher isn't so lonely. Snipers, HW crews, loaders, walker crews, etc....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5841371.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5841371.page GMT

 Grot 6 wrote:
With Vic's chops, she could quite honestly get herself set up with a friggin LINE of female versions of the regimentals, then variations on a theme, such as civilian auxileries, technicians and menial workers, Inquisitorials, etc.etc.etc.

I'd like to see a few that roll in alongside the Catachans, so old Rosy Grenade launcher isn't so lonely. Snipers, HW crews, loaders, walker crews, etc....

Female Officers are a must! I could see each of the Regiments getting 1 or 2. On that thought, I'd request more medals/ribbons. I Love the Victorian Guard
Officer model, but I think he needs more bling.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5841410.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5841410.page GMT
My only question is if there are plans for some sort of 'special weapons' sprue. Some not-Plasma and not-Flamers would make me incredibly happy.

Either way, incredible work all around. Looking forward to having some female minis mixed into my army.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5841575.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5841575.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5842911.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5842911.page GMT

 Blacksails wrote:
Well, that settles it. Selling my Mordian Iron Guard, and replacing it all with Tannenburg Palace Guards.

My only question is if there are plans for some sort of 'special weapons' sprue. Some not-Plasma and not-Flamers would make me incredibly happy.

Either way, incredible work all around. Looking forward to having some female minis mixed into my army.

I'm actually surprised there aren't atomizer guns or plasma rifles or anything of the sort. The only flamethrower I could find was in the trench raiders, and there is the excellent grenade launcher too. I know a lot of manufacturers make weapons like those, but I'd like to get em all in one place!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5843225.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5843225.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Yeah some special weapons would be ace. A command pack with kit like a banner, med pack, comms gear, etc, wouldn't go astray either.

Yeah, special weapons would be nice.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5843305.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5843305.page GMT

 Brother SRM wrote:

I'm actually surprised there aren't atomizer guns or plasma rifles or anything of the sort. The only flamethrower I could find was in the trench raiders, and there is the excellent grenade launcher too. I know a lot of manufacturers make weapons like those, but I'd like to get em all in one place!

Well there's a Fusion gun available that someone linked earlier in this thread, though I can't for the life of me find normally on the website. Its also conveniently (for me) available in the Tannenburg Palace Guard pack, but only one per 10 minis.

I would make it rain money at Victoria Miniatures if I could buy special weapons in packs. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5844085.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5844085.page GMT

 Valhallan42nd wrote:
I love Wojtek.

Everybody loves Wojtek. Except the Nazis.

Back on-topic, I asked Victoria about the availability of separate Broolian Beastmen legs and was told that they will be available after the Beastmen are done in resin, which will take a couple of months.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5846187.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5846187.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5847134.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5847134.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5847142.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5847142.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5847269.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5847269.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5848869.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5848869.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
I'm sad that the lines are going resin, I love the feel of metal minis. That said I'm sure the new level of detail Vic will be able to reach will ease my pain.

Don't look at it like your losing a metal mini, but that your gaining a resin one!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849038.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849038.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
I'm sad that the lines are going resin, I love the feel of metal minis.

I'm with you there; half the reason I started my all metal Mordians was because of the heft of metal models.

Though I know for someone of my limited modelling expertise, I will certainly appreciate working with resin a lot more.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849040.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849040.page GMT
I think I'll manage ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849223.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849223.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849494.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849494.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849506.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849506.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849786.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849793.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849793.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849832.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849832.page GMT

 Kroothawk wrote:
Resin is good for postage costs. But resin rough rider lances and bayonnettes ... are lucky to survive even shipping.

Fair point. Some things are always better in metal. Generally speaking, I'd add swords, axes and so forth to your list as well. I was thinking more specifically of metal arms/torsos/bodies and the need to pin them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849848.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5849848.page GMT
Oh and the models are impressive as well. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5857422.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5857422.page GMT

 stormwell wrote:
Got got an order I made last week, I'm actually surprised I got it this quick.

Oh and the models are impressive as well.

The longest I've had between order and delivery is 10 days. I'm always impressed with the delivery speed. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5857439.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5857439.page GMT

alphaecho wrote:

 stormwell wrote:
Got got an order I made last week, I'm actually surprised I got it this quick.

Oh and the models are impressive as well.

The longest I've had between order and delivery is 10 days. I'm always impressed with the delivery speed.

Yeah, I only got the message on Monday that it had shipped.

Still, I get to see how well Vic's models and brodie helmets compare to the SOTR Brits I've been using from Westwind.


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A quick comparison shot.

The taller guy on the left is one of Vic's models, the shorter bloke on the right is a model from Westwind Productions which I've used for the bulk of my army thus far.



Though the Westwind heads fit snugly with Vic's stuff and look about right, so a mixture of Vic's brodie helmets and their Westwind counterparts will give me a nice varied army.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5857452.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5857452.page GMT Many thanks, V
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5952806.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5952806.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5952880.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5952880.page GMT https://www.google.com/search?q=flamethrower&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=RLINUpHjLoWMyQHa4IGwBg&biw=1600&bih=799&sei=RrINUqP0CujhygHV14CIAg#bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=1af70e12f74a2e98&hl=en&q=scifi+flamethrower&sa=1&safe=off&tbm=isch&um=1

On the other hand, the trope of "plasma" tends to focus around heat sinks. The popular miniatures line tends to take plasma coils (which you have) and heat vents near the muzzle. Instead of heat sinks near the muzzle, another common trope of plasma weaponry is to have two spike-like nodes near the muzzle (above and below) as a sort of igniter similar to a flamethrower. Something like that doesn't currently exist on the market and looks low-tech enough.
https://www.google.com/search?safe=off&hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1600&bih=799&q=plasma+gun&oq=plasma+gun&gs_l=img.3..0l9j0i5.1194.2480.0.2664.10.10.0.0.0.0.107.906.8j2.10.0....0...1ac.1.25.img..0.10.906.6jIczDh859M

Perhaps you can expand the labeled "mini plasma reactor" to be more spherical in a sense or be the power cell itself.

Also, it may be a deviation from the desired aesthetic, but it's strange to see large, bulky rifle-like guns like that without a stock of some sort.

As for a name: "Starfire Rifle"? Maybe "Sun Gun" for something more straightforwardly rugged.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5952898.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5952898.page GMT
I agree with Absolutionis that the power cell looks a bit too flamer-ish, and that a spherical reactor could look good (so long as you can avoid the necron tech look). I disagree re the lack of a stock - presuming such a weapon would have no recoil, a stock wouldn't seem that useful.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5952984.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5952984.page GMT
It has a nice clunky feel to it that goes nicely with the fusion gun.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5953003.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5953003.page GMT
Another name suggestion: The popper or pop gun, named after what happens when enemy infantry get between your gun and their tank.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5953019.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5953019.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5953045.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5953045.page GMT PPR - Phased Plasma Rifle
PPPR - Phased Plasma Pulse Rifle
... I may have liked that scene from Aliens ; p

I like Absolutionis discussion on the design.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5953048.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5953048.page GMT
The style of the canister doesn't fit, a cable to a back pack would be perfect. if you can't pull that off or are opposed to it I unfortunately have no idea how to fix it. (I like to provide easily workable alternatives if I'm voting something down and adding a backpack and cable doesn't seem easy.)

As for name I like the starfire suggestion.

(wow, I sound like Absolutionis' loyal minion.)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5953526.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5953526.page GMT
I wonder if maybe a smaller "magazine" style power pack would work better. That's what some companies use. You could also make it look like a bigger version of your regular rifles and use that tubular powerpack they have mounted underneath. Obviously this weapon's powerpack would be bigger, but something in that vein would be easier to carry in a pouch than just a wierdly shaped spherical powerpack. The laser rifles power pack is roughly the size of a soda can, so maybe the plasma's would be somewhere between a one and a two liter bottle.

Also my vote is for the facemelter 5000 ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5954081.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5954081.page GMT Cheers,
V]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5956158.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5956158.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5956229.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5956229.page GMT
Either way, looks great to me.

For the life of me, I can't find where to buy your fusion guns on your site. Maybe I'm slow or something, but I just can't find it except with the Tanneburg 10-man pack.

Oh, and how do the shotgun arms look with the dress uniform/Tannenburg bits? I guess throwing the shoulder boards on top would fit the bill, just curious if anyone has done that, because it'd make for some awesome Mordian vets.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5956823.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5956823.page GMT
Name suggestions: cascade emitter/rifle/gun, arc gun.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5956932.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5956932.page GMT
As for a name, has anyone suggested "Nova Cannon"? Or it's variants of "Nova Rifle" and "Nova Gun"?

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958042.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958042.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958134.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958134.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958227.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958227.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958382.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958382.page GMT Plas-Projector myself. Or Plas-Driver, or Wave-Motion Carbine...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958842.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958842.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958893.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958893.page GMT
Vic has got 12 of the Rough Rider conversion kits coming in this week in metal

(resin version is about 5 weeks away)

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As far as names go i quite like Fezmans "arc gun" idea. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958986.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5958986.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5959020.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5959020.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5959297.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5959297.page GMT
And by that, I mean something that looks similar to the classic cadians.



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 MrMoustaffa wrote:
She has flak armor and lasgun arms that will work, and there are legs previewed a few pages back with the female minis that are spot on. I found another company that makes helmet heads that would be close, but I'm waiting to see if Vic comes out with anything before I buy them.

Helmets? Do share. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5960505.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5960505.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5960623.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5960623.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Pm sent!

Oh oh send me one please?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5960661.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5960661.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5960937.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5960937.page GMT Thanks for the very cool weapon name suggestions and big thanks to Smitty for posting those great classic IG pics. I'll do what I can but of course I have to watch out for the IP hit squad
In the meantime these new legs might be a start for those wanting to do classic guard. They are now in-store in standing and kneeling options. The kilt legs are also now available in resin and in standing, sitting, and kneeling options.

I've also just released these new Chem Mask Heads and a the first wave of resins.

Wave one of the resins are now in store on a limited pre-release. I couldn't be happier with how these casts have turned out. Check them out here: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/resin?pagesize=12


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and then I saw the free shipping for orders over 10 dollars...

My wallet is on the verge of tears right now Vic, I hope you're happy.

Look forward to a decent sized order soon!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5961408.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5961408.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5961466.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5961466.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Those legs look great. The original cadians have their shirts untucked,

Cheers, I will be doing a 'shirt out' version next ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5961550.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5961550.page GMT
Also nice to see more stuff in resin.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5961971.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5961971.page GMT tac vests ? you know to be used in jungle settings

Also I have placed a small order to try out some of the new resin releases looking forward to the new seated kilts they look great in the pic ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5961974.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5961974.page GMT (as would a lot of folks, I'm sure!)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5962002.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5962002.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5963005.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5963005.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Those legs look great. The original cadians have their shirts untucked,

Cheers, I will be doing a 'shirt out' version next

Glad I saw this before I put my order in. Still some other stuff I'm wanting but looks like I'll wait on the combat legs and see which fits my needs better. Good thing new kilt legs are out, I need a bunch of them as well

Thanks for the heads up Vic!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5963522.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5963522.page GMT
Any plans to do seated legs at all? I find myself needing to convert quite a few to put in open vehicles so if you had this in the pipleline I could save myself some work! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5965490.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5965490.page GMT

 LavuranGuard wrote:
Combat Legs look great!

Any plans to do seated legs at all? I find myself needing to convert quite a few to put in open vehicles so if you had this in the pipleline I could save myself some work!

There are these: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/conscript-legs-seated-x2
They fit very well into vehicles.
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Those minis are really cool BTW.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5967499.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5967499.page GMT

 Nut's Chiropractor wrote:
Oh, by the way, are there any plans for releasing a bunch of the penal custodian helmets as a set? I bought the awesome penal custodian set and particularly liked that helmet, a set would be awesome.

This has been mentioned before and I think a sprue of these helmeted heads will be released at some point, I think. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5967646.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5967646.page GMT
The chem masks look great. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5967720.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5967720.page GMT

 Ouze wrote:
The legs look good, but there really isn't anything I see that distinguishes them from Catachan legs - are they taller or something? Just better detailed?

The chem masks look great.

Better detail and less chunky?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5967782.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5967782.page GMT

 vic wrote:
I'll do what I can but of course I have to watch out for the IP hit squad

To avoid the IP squad, you could probably alter the helmets a bit and remove the Imperial Eagle from stuff and then call it something like "Colony Defenders" for extra goodness. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5967783.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5967783.page GMT
Any possible chance to add a bit of anarchy to the mix for renagade colonial troops?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968202.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968202.page GMT

 Void_walker wrote:
Always impressed with the mini's Vic and love the breather heads - make awesome chem dog units

Any possible chance to add a bit of anarchy to the mix for renagade colonial troops?

Some thing that could make a good stand in for blood pact and other lost and damned forces would be awsome. Some evil heads added to the rang would do the trick i think.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968420.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968420.page GMT

Smitty wrote:

 vic wrote:
I'll do what I can but of course I have to watch out for the IP hit squad

To avoid the IP squad, you could probably alter the helmets a bit and remove the Imperial Eagle from stuff and then call it something like "Colony Defenders" for extra goodness.

Don't use the eagle and base the helmet on some real helmet. If the helms were a GW original, shaving off the eagle would still potentially violate copyright.

Name isn't really anything that matters so long as it's not an actual trademarked term. Even if they call them gateway defenders of Canadia and it won't matter (and Vic tends to go with a descriptive name, which is always fine).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968446.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968446.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968592.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968592.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
How fare the, lets be honest here, EXTREMELY anticipated female guard coming along Vic?

Also nice to see more stuff in resin.

Cheers for the comments. Re;
the female guard, The prototypes are currently with a resin caster who is doing some masters to be used as a reference for the squad. The very talented, Gregor Adrian will be coming on board in September to help me sculpt up the first set.

Had not really thought about the similarity of the Combat Legs to Catachan legs. The are meant to be just very generic combat pants, mostly inspired by WW2 uniforms.

Yes, the helmeted Custodian head is coming out as a sprue of 5 or 10. Its winging its way to the USA for casting.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968630.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968630.page GMT
Can't wait to see the finished product generated between the two of you. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968871.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968871.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Had not really thought about the similarity of the Combat Legs to Catachan legs. The are meant to be just very generic combat pants, mostly inspired by WW2 uniforms.

If thats a hint for more stuff inspired by WW2 uniforms then I'll say that there is an almost criminal lack of British Commonwealth based Sci Fi stuff. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968954.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5968954.page GMT
Or is Gee dub claiming they invented eagles now?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5969468.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5969468.page GMT
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albania

Perhaps GW want to have a word with the Holy Roman Empire too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Roman_Empire

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winterdyne wrote:
Call them Space Albanians and be done with it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albania

Perhaps GW want to have a word with the Holy Roman Empire too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Roman_Empire

Ahem, let's not forget the Roman Empire, particularly the Eastern Roman Empire post-Christianity. I think double-headed eagles are pretty safe to do, provided it doesn't look exactly like 40k ones (but they're pretty divergent aside from the common one used to represent the Imperium as a whole). ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5972283.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5972283.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5973293.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5973293.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5973759.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5973759.page GMT

Lord Castellan wrote:
The Vickers-Rutherford Atomic Rifle!

This seems like a solid name.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5973847.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5973847.page GMT

 purplefood wrote:

Lord Castellan wrote:
The Vickers-Rutherford Atomic Rifle!

This seems like a solid name.

I like that one a whole lot too! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5973865.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5973865.page GMT

 Alpharius wrote:

 purplefood wrote:

Lord Castellan wrote:
The Vickers-Rutherford Atomic Rifle!

This seems like a solid name.

I like that one a whole lot too!

The V.R. Atomic for short.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5975138.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5975138.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5975139.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5975139.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5975255.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5975255.page GMT also available in packs of 10.
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/100-x-25mm-round-slotta-bases

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 Clang wrote:
How similar are these to the GW equivalents? Compatible, obviously, but how close?

exactly same size, slightly finer texture on the top. These are the bases that feature in most of my mini photos, there a few GW bases in the photos too, TBH the is not enough difference for me to care which I use, even for publicity shots.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5984972.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5984972.page GMT

 sing your life wrote:
I'd like to see some more Monty Phython minaitures.

Those minis are really cool BTW.

Heads and torsos for Gumby troops.

With the battle cry of "MEUM CEREBRUM NOCET" the 1st Gumby Grenadiers slogged their way towards their objective. Promptly forgetting their objective, the Gumby Grenadiers began throwing mud in each other's faces and smashing through the walls of living room and parlor alike with a loud "'ALLO IS THIS THE OBJECTIVE?" It was of course, not the objective, but instead the living room of one Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Grundy of Throghampton, Gumbyshire, of the Imperial world Woppingreat. There were no survivors, as the Grundys were a fell and vicious couple of pensioners.

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 vic wrote:
..Because you can never have too many Slotta Bases.
also available in packs of 10.
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/100-x-25mm-round-slotta-bases

$6.60?



I'm going to have to buy some.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5986442.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5986442.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5986650.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5986650.page GMT

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Additionally, a few drinks deep. If I check on it tomorrow and it's incoherent, first off: I'm sorry. Second off: I'll rewrite it in an easier to understand frmat. Thank you.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5991885.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5991885.page GMT full of detail and the sitting kilt legs are amazing cant wait to see more of your range converted to resin ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5992609.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5992609.page GMT

 noneoftheabove0 wrote:
I had an idea, though I'm not certain of the practicality of it. Making peg and socket arms and special weapons sets. Basically, with each order of arms, include a single set of "empty" arms to match the theme, where they may have a butt stock built in or something similar, Then sell the special weapons individually with a peg and socket or some other acceptable way to mount them on those arms, potentially including just the standard laslock rifle in the arms kit to fit if people aren't inclined to include special weapons with the arms. Since most of your amrs (I don't think any, but I can't say that with meaningful confidence) haven't been converted over to resin yet, it would be fairly easy to make this an addition if and when they get changed to resin. The issue with having the special weapons with the arms built in is that they won't fit all uniforms, obviously. I suppose this wouldn't bother the average, well adjusted human, but for me it's a pain to see a squad wearing one uniform and someone wearing something different. Either way, something to consider.


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Additionally, a few drinks deep. If I check on it tomorrow and it's incoherent, first off: I'm sorry. Second off: I'll rewrite it in an easier to understand frmat. Thank you.

I think you are trying to bring this up as away to introduce modularity to weapon load outs? If so, my counterpoint is this.

I can see a resin peg lasting perhaps 3.4277 times before snapping off. I think it'd be either too loose to really Hold, or would end up breaking, defeating the purpose. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5992994.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/5992994.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6001800.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6001800.page GMT
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 HisDivineShadow wrote:
I feel like you want a solution for a problem that does not exist.

Converting is part of this hobby.

IF U LUV CONVRTING SO MUCH Y DONT U MARY IT?

Sorry about that, I don't know what just happened. I feel like the biggest reason to use third party bits is because they are better than conversions in almost every situation. I mean, if you want rolled sleeve Imperial Guard arms, you can take Cadian arms, Catachan arms, a paperclip, a drill, a knife, green stuff, a sculpting tool and just listing the preparation I'm already tired. Plus, there are converns about lack of consistency, cost of getting the parts required, time and labor, the whole green stuff learning curve and on and on. The fact of the matter is I feel better off using Victoria's excellent rolled sleeve arms and being done with it. Faster, easier, and certainly far more attractive. It's worth mentioning that I'm talking about the arms, I'm not trying to state Victoria is fast or easy. She's certainly far more attractive, however. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6004990.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6004990.page GMT

 noneoftheabove0 wrote:

 HisDivineShadow wrote:
I feel like you want a solution for a problem that does not exist.

Converting is part of this hobby.

IF U LUV CONVRTING SO MUCH Y DONT U MARY IT?

Sorry about that, I don't know what just happened. I feel like the biggest reason to use third party bits is because they are better than conversions in almost every situation. I mean, if you want rolled sleeve Imperial Guard arms, you can take Cadian arms, Catachan arms, a paperclip, a drill, a knife, green stuff, a sculpting tool and just listing the preparation I'm already tired. Plus, there are converns about lack of consistency, cost of getting the parts required, time and labor, the whole green stuff learning curve and on and on. The fact of the matter is I feel better off using Victoria's excellent rolled sleeve arms and being done with it. Faster, easier, and certainly far more attractive. It's worth mentioning that I'm talking about the arms, I'm not trying to state Victoria is fast or easy. She's certainly far more attractive, however.

I shall not marry it. I do however love it so much, Imma take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant.

I don't disagree on any specific point, as I dislike green stuff myself. But weapon swaps are the ,most basic sort of conversion. And adding a pin like you suggested , I thought would add more problems then solved. They'd need recast correct? Would it replace the grip? Then people who wanted a whole weapon wouldn't want it. If the particular weapon or hand was made for a weapon without a pistol style grip it'd add a whole layer.

Some seems like a whole layer of logistics to save a modicrum of time cutting a weapon off.


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 Azazelx wrote:
There's nothing wrong with "plug and play". Unless you're the Grand Arbiter of this hobby and no-one told us?

Silly me, forgot this was Dakka. Mistook it for a discussion forum. I (didn't think I was at least) being snippy or combative. But discussing his suggestion.

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 HisDivineShadow wrote:

 Azazelx wrote:
There's nothing wrong with "plug and play". Unless you're the Grand Arbiter of this hobby and no-one told us?

Silly me, forgot this was Dakka. Mistook it for a discussion forum. I (didn't think I was at least) being snippy or combative. But discussing his suggestion.

I do so love Dakka's well deserved reputation.

Which doesn't actually exist but if it did, I'm not sure you'd be helping the matter?

If you ever run across a post that you feel breaks the rule of the site, the best, and really only, response should be to use the Moderator Alert button - the Yellow Triangle with the exclamation point in it.

A Moderator will take it from there.

Thanks!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6006104.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6006104.page GMT

 noneoftheabove0 wrote:
I mean, if you want rolled sleeve Imperial Guard arms, you can take Cadian arms, Catachan arms, a paperclip, a drill, a knife, green stuff, a sculpting tool and just listing the preparation I'm already tired.

I'd get that checked out with a doctor. That level of fatigue could be indicative of a serious medical problem.

I get that some people aren't big on conversion*, but I think saving on weapon swap troubles is quite a lot less cool than the other things that Vic could bring us instead. When it comes down to it, most people can stretch to a weapon swap... how many people can do a decent job of converting women for their armies?
I know I could, but it'd be a lot more of a stretch for most people (as evidenced by the rarity of said armies).

Not to say it's inherently a bad idea... but as HisDivineShadow says, it does sound like it'll have a lot of complications to fix what most people don't necessarily consider much of a problem.

* Personally, I love conversion heavy projects. It's not a proper modelling job until I've cut it up and applied lots of green stuff.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6006132.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6006132.page GMT I have just packed up this selection of Vic Minis to go on sale at MOAB 2013, Sydney 5th-7th Oct. All selling in AUD and with an extra 10% off website prices. Find them at the Mainly Medieval stand. Get in quick to grab a bargain. Cheers V
http://www.southernbattlegamers.org/moabsite/
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 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Those packs look sharp Vic. Does this mean you're going to start pushing your product out to stores, or is this purely for conventions and the like?

Also, this reminded me to replace an order. I had forgotten that I have money again

Thanks, just conventions for now. Once I have the resin production nailed down, I will think about wider distribution.

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
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 vic wrote:

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Those packs look sharp Vic. Does this mean you're going to start pushing your product out to stores, or is this purely for conventions and the like?

Also, this reminded me to replace an order. I had forgotten that I have money again

Thanks, just conventions for now. Once I have the resin production nailed down, I will think about wider distribution.

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

For one, the single most iconic feature of the AK is the sickle shape mag, tho I can see it being problematic for fitment etc.

It also has a lasgun-like muzzle, but looks to have a ejection port. The gas tube above the barrel also doesn't fit what one might suppose a laser based weapon needing.

Overall, it feels more like an auto gun with a las muzzle. Not untoward, mind you, I have a few troops with autos instead of las. Same stat line, and its like I try to hide one is plasma!

Not a bad gun, but if you want to emulate an AK, you need to keep in mind an AKs most prominent feature.
Its rugged simplicity. Russian arms generally are not finely tuned machines, they are blunt and rugged. They have slop, and play.

They don't have the buttery smoothness of an English Enfield.
Or the clockwork precision of a German Mauser.
Or the overbuilt sturdiness of an American Garand.
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A bit of feedback.
1. The stock looks a bit weedy compared to the comparitively hefty body.
2. The iron sight thingymabob on the barrel looks a bit wrong. Maybe if it were a bit smaller and placed on this thing...

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I'm assuming these are nominally for the not-valhallans you showed pictures of some time ago, as while your current lasguns are great, they're very 19th century styled, which doesn't fit the more modern lines you've got coming down the tube.

If I may be so bold as to suggest an alternative source, have you looked at the SVT-40? Soviet semi-auto from WW2, smooth lines, functional-looking and easily modified aesthetically to be similar to a lasgun. All it would need is a change to the muzzle and removing the receiver. With the draft you've posted, if you were to raise the muzzle to be in line with the rest of the body, remove the gas exhaust and lengthen the stock, you'd be pretty close. Only thing I would recommend on top of that would be keep the cartridge design similar to existent lasguns; most versions of them keep the flat features and single diagonal line, and the simplified design would likely be easier to cast as well without issues.

EDIT: This is a quick and dirty slapjob I put together in paint to illustrate roughly what I'm thinking:



I just threw the red dots on there as a rough marker for some kind of ammo indicator or somesuch instead of an ejection port. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6076966.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6076966.page GMT
I also agree the stock looks a bit weedy.Stoffer's slapjob is definitely on the right track I think as far as a good stock is concerned. A beefier stock alone would make the rifle look ten times better and I would buy it in a heartbeat.

Crap, now I have to rebuy lasgun arms for the Cadian project Will these be able to be attached to rolled sleeve arms somehow?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077013.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077013.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
That front sight looks really weird with no rear sight on the receiver. It may as well be a sharp pointy bit to stab people with otherwise. Doing ironsights at this level though would be incredibly fiddly though, your call. I doubt it would really bug people that much.

Russian arms design generally don't have a sight on the rear ward end of the reciever. They are usually around midway. Its entirely plausible her design has a sight around the same area. A laser weapon wouldn't necessarily need an adjustable rear sight. So a simple notch would do. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077022.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077022.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077044.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077044.page GMT fusion gun Now all we need is the plasma.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077065.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077065.page GMT

 MajorStoffer wrote:
I do agree that it looks more like an autogun, less like a lasgun. Ultimately, while the Kalashnikov is an iconic weapon, it doesn't translate to energy weapon aesthetics well. Too much of what makes it iconic are mechanisms of a conventional firearm.

I'm assuming these are nominally for the not-valhallans you showed pictures of some time ago, as while your current lasguns are great, they're very 19th century styled, which doesn't fit the more modern lines you've got coming down the tube.

If I may be so bold as to suggest an alternative source, have you looked at the SVT-40? Soviet semi-auto from WW2, smooth lines, functional-looking and easily modified aesthetically to be similar to a lasgun. All it would need is a change to the muzzle and removing the receiver. With the draft you've posted, if you were to raise the muzzle to be in line with the rest of the body, remove the gas exhaust and lengthen the stock, you'd be pretty close. Only thing I would recommend on top of that would be keep the cartridge design similar to existent lasguns; most versions of them keep the flat features and single diagonal line, and the simplified design would likely be easier to cast as well without issues.

EDIT: This is a quick and dirty slapjob I put together in paint to illustrate roughly what I'm thinking:



I just threw the red dots on there as a rough marker for some kind of ammo indicator or somesuch instead of an ejection port.

While I like your rough design, I only have to say that it really doesn't look like the SVT. While the SVT was an autoloader, it still had that wood stock battle rifle aesthetic, much like most of her other rifles

Its also good to note, that looking to bring more designs out is great, but as WW2 Russians in space, not vahallans don't really need new guns. Most of the War was won with a wood stock bolt action rifle. The Mosin Nagant.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077095.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077095.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077174.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077174.page GMT


Personally, I'd go for a design that looks sturdy and reliable, but doesn't have to copy the AK. As mentioned before one of the bigger points of recognition is the sickle magazine, something an energy weapon would not really need, as it's just a battery that goes in there. Sure, GW has done sickle las mags before, but they look rather out of place IMHO on an energy weapon.

A beefier stock might be welcome, though as is, the weapon looks fine: Chunky and mean, like it belongs in the hands of a warrior of the forty first millennium.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077211.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077211.page GMT FB, please keep the pressed steel magazine. Absolutely perfect for autoguns, I've been trying to find a good range for far too long.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077394.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077394.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Jes Goodwin has an interesting take on doing a lasgun as an AK, I couldn't find any sketches of it on-line, but a lot of the Necromunda range used his design:

Speaking of ladies with guns, any updates on the female Galaxiest Finest, Vic? Specifically the Flak-Armor variety? I need to expand my guard forces...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077688.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077688.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Half way there Rick. Vic has done a fusion gun Now all we need is the plasma.

Oh, I know about them! Hell I have 3 sets!
I guess I'm saying a few (3?) poses of each of them(plas and melta).


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Jes Goodwin has an interesting take on doing a lasgun as an AK, I couldn't find any sketches of it on-line, but a lot of the Necromunda range used his design:



Personally, I'd go for a design that looks sturdy and reliable, but doesn't have to copy the AK. As mentioned before one of the bigger points of recognition is the sickle magazine, something an energy weapon would not really need, as it's just a battery that goes in there. Sure, GW has done sickle las mags before, but they look rather out of place IMHO on an energy weapon.

A beefier stock might be welcome, though as is, the weapon looks fine: Chunky and mean, like it belongs in the hands of a warrior of the forty first millennium.

I remember the Necromunda sprue that had those!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077720.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077720.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077989.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6077989.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Jes Goodwin has an interesting take on doing a lasgun as an AK, I couldn't find any sketches of it on-line, but a lot of the Necromunda range used his design:



Personally, I'd go for a design that looks sturdy and reliable, but doesn't have to copy the AK. As mentioned before one of the bigger points of recognition is the sickle magazine, something an energy weapon would not really need, as it's just a battery that goes in there. Sure, GW has done sickle las mags before, but they look rather out of place IMHO on an energy weapon.

A beefier stock might be welcome, though as is, the weapon looks fine: Chunky and mean, like it belongs in the hands of a warrior of the forty first millennium.

I wouldn't take inspiration from this particular gun. It looks like a bolter with power pack glued at an angle and a catachan pattern las barrel. Not exactly 'AK' styled IMO.

And while everyone seems to clamouring for beefier stocks, an awful lot of AKs were ran as pistols (read: no stock) or with folding stocks. Aimed shots are less important then mass of bodies and rate of fire, no?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6078121.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6078121.page GMT Cheers, V

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Something about that giant front sight makes me think it needs a big hole through it (and another corresponding hole somewhere on the back stock) as mounts for a carrying strap. Too silly?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080453.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080453.page GMT
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Can't wait to see the auto and plasma guns. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080474.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080474.page GMT
-C6]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080480.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080480.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080504.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080504.page GMT

Also, apparently my order is already here. I don't know what kind of sorcery you use to ship stuff so quickly, but you beat a package from a neighboring state, and I made your order two days after I made theirs. I don't even understand how that's possible]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080524.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080524.page GMT
I am also interested in the female guard models.

I know you mentioned that you might be doing IG sized shoulder pads. Are they in the near or far future?

Keep up the excellent work!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080581.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080581.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, we'll be doing a sickle mag option for the autogun version.

Yay!
*does happy dance*

My guardsmen have autoguns and i've been wanting to give them sickle mags for ages. I just haven't been able to find a good source of them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080804.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080804.page GMT
I like 'em, they kinda remind me of the old L1A1 SLRs in a weird way.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080839.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6080839.page GMT

 stormwell wrote:
Vic, you keeping your current lasguns/rifles?

I like 'em, they kinda remind me of the old L1A1 SLRs in a weird way.

I agree. Also, the current lasgun is a nice non-chunky rifle that works well on non-GW figs, allowing the conversion of historical 28mm figs into guardsman. It also works very well with older GW figs like RT era guardsmen and Squats. It's my go-to piece when I get a squat without a lasgun.


RT plastic squat with VicRifle and one with original RT-era plastic lasrifle.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6081297.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6081297.page GMT 40k of some sort but am only really interested in the heads and legs ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6082061.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6082061.page GMT

Spoiler:

If Vic ends up putting that new lasgun design on the combat armored arms, I think we'll be just about set to make the Old styled Cadians.

For you guys worried about how they blend in with Vic's heads, they fit in just fine

Spoiler:

I'm about to head outside and prime them, and will start painting them as soon as the primer dries. Anyone got suggestions for a cool scheme? I was thinking of using some sort of urban camo.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083113.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083113.page GMT

Spoiler:

I will be mad surprised if anyone gets that reference. fairly obscure.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083156.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083156.page GMT The original las-rifles are not going anywhere. It would be a lot of work to remaster all the arm sets. The most that would happen with them would be to do a digital version of a similar design, but thats a low priority atm. The current priority with the guns it to plug gaps in the range and add some variety.

The female guard are being sculpted at the moment, hoping to have the sculpts done by the end of October. The first squad will be in the style of old school cadians, with a female and male squad, (or 50/50). There will be helmeted and un-helmeted heads.

Beastman legs will be coming with resin wave 3, there will be more variants including a kneeling set.

Great conversions MrMoustaffa. looking forward to seeing them with paint ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083369.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083369.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083384.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083384.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083484.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083484.page GMT
The problem is I already have enough trouble choosing one Guard aesthetic to stick to ('ve got some Vic's tannenburgs for a kill-team, plastic Cadians I loathe and the beginning of a Death Korps army at this point). The more the merrier I suppose. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083512.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083512.page GMT
If they are, I need to advance my plan for selling off my current Guard.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083876.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6083876.page GMT Just wanted to say that I fully support you in this new gun project. Finally someone made it so far and picked up kalashnikov as a reference. Good idea and good job. As well as with other your minis.
Can't wait to see and order some ak-ish lasguns.
Cheers!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6106673.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6106673.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6118918.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6118918.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6118937.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6118937.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6119120.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6119120.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Chances are they'll pop up as resin bits with the next wave.

This ^ would me guess as well.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6119685.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6119685.page GMT I know a few of you have been keen for these heads to come out as a set, here you go. They are now in the store.
Cheers, V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/custodian-heads-x10


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6134142.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6134142.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6134159.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6134159.page GMT http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/flak-armour-torsos-x5-resin
Metal version is back in stock, probably for the last time.
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/flack-armour-torso-x-5

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I hate to ask, but what's the progress on the Russian heads?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6135850.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6135850.page GMT


Regards,
Howie.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6135868.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6135868.page GMT

 howie wrote:
Good question Smitty, it's been a while since someone has asked about the russians.

Last time I asked about the not-Valhallans, it sounded like they were coming a little after Christmas at earliest. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6135925.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6135925.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6135972.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6135972.page GMT
I'll try a squad of Tannenburg Fusiliers and those new heads. All of your sculpts look great. I was holding out until the not-plasma guns and female troopers were ready, but the custodian heads pushed me over the edge.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6136038.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6136038.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6136255.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6136255.page GMT http://www.kickstarter.com/blog/kickstarter-in-australia-and-new-zealand

While this is good news for Australian miniature companies, i don't think we'll see many ROW backers supporting Australian Kickstarters due to our expensive international postage costs.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6149125.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6149125.page GMT KS's to just ship a container over to the US or Euroland, and then send it domestically once there since they'll no doubt be the majority markets. If the product is good, people will pay for it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6149139.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6149139.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6149574.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6149574.page GMT

 vic wrote:

I've also just released these new Chem Mask Heads and a the first wave of resins.

These will be perfect for a conversion I've wanted to do for ages for a unit of Savlar Chem-dogs for my Steel Legion force. They look just like the head on this image, I've been looking for a similar gas mask head for a while now! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6151342.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6151342.page GMT
"

Adepticon 2014. Hi folks, I had such a good time in 2013 that I will be back in the US for Adepticon 2014. The big question is what classes to teach? Please let me know what you would like to see. Last year I taught sell out classes of OSL and face sculpting, this year I am thinking of doing another OSL class and a class or two of something else, perhaps 'working with resin miniatures' would be appropriate. Many thanks, Adepticon 2014. Hi folks, I had such a good time in 2013 that I will be back in the US for Adepticon 2014. The big question is what classes to teach? Please let me know what you would like to see. Last year I taught sell out classes of OSL and face sculpting, this year I am thinking of doing another OSL class and a class or two of something else, perhaps 'working with resin miniatures' would be appropriate. Many thanks, V"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6160277.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6160277.page GMT

 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
"

That is my favorite image in ever. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6160289.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6160289.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6160668.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6160668.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6161028.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6161028.page GMT
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6161064.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6161064.page GMT OSL if i'm not mistaken?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6162736.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6162736.page GMT KS. I intend to run one at some point, but it will only be when I have 'all my ducks in a row'. I am pretty tired of watching some companies make wild cash grabs with no idea (or concern) of how or when they will fulfill their pledges.
In the meantime, I've just added the Vic torsos in resin to the shop.
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/5-victorian-torsos-resin
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Haighus wrote:

These will be perfect for a conversion I've wanted to do for ages for a unit of Savlar Chem-dogs for my Steel Legion force. They look just like the head on this image, I've been looking for a similar gas mask head for a while now!

I would love to see some figures along these lines. Maybe single piece leg and torso combinations? I'd definitely pick up 50 off the bat. Combined with your gasmask heads they'd make for some great figures.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6165786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6165786.page GMT

 Splod wrote:

Haighus wrote:

These will be perfect for a conversion I've wanted to do for ages for a unit of Savlar Chem-dogs for my Steel Legion force. They look just like the head on this image, I've been looking for a similar gas mask head for a while now!

I would love to see some figures along these lines. Maybe single piece leg and torso combinations? I'd definitely pick up 50 off the bat. Combined with your gasmask heads they'd make for some great figures.

looks like you could use combat armor torsos and arms with penal legs and you would be set. Maybe even use penal arms instead. Have you looked at those to see if they'd work for you?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6165935.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6165935.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Thanks for all the great feedback. Yes very interesting about Australian KS. I intend to run one at some point, but it will only be when I have 'all my ducks in a row'. I am pretty tired of watching some companies make wild cash grabs with no idea (or concern) of how or when they will fulfill their pledges.

There is quite a few articles out here with a ton of useful information, though whilst I think it won't be too much of an issue for you Vic it always helps promoting the KS at least a couple of months before it starts to build up interest and potential backers. Lord knows I how I need to start doing it for my own KS project soon....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6166214.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6166214.page GMT IG.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6166216.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6166216.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6166613.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6166613.page GMT

There's these she posted a while ago.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167178.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167178.page GMT
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167205.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167205.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167330.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167330.page GMT As for knocking together some Chemdogs based on the current range, I'll have a poke through and see what I can do.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167447.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167447.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:

 Splod wrote:

Haighus wrote:

These will be perfect for a conversion I've wanted to do for ages for a unit of Savlar Chem-dogs for my Steel Legion force. They look just like the head on this image, I've been looking for a similar gas mask head for a while now!

I would love to see some figures along these lines. Maybe single piece leg and torso combinations? I'd definitely pick up 50 off the bat. Combined with your gasmask heads they'd make for some great figures.

looks like you could use combat armor torsos and arms with penal legs and you would be set. Maybe even use penal arms instead. Have you looked at those to see if they'd work for you?

Well, actually, based on the "shirt untucked" look of the Savlar in the pic, i would say that the victorian legs work better. The combat armour torsos are a bit off for it though. If there is one thing that Vic doesnt sell that suits them, its a torso. They could do with a sort of grubby, hive ganger torso- the combat armour is too high tech. the penal arms are ok, but most of them have bare flesh and i wouldnt want bare flesh on armageddon if I could avoid it! So yeah, I agree with splod, there is definitely room for some more pieces to be made for them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167845.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167845.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
As far as I know she never talked about them again. A real shame because the three heads in that pic look excellent and I know a lot of people would buy them in a heartbeat

IIRC she said Christmas at the absolute earliest when it was last asked in this thread.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167855.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6167855.page GMT

Whats next?
- Well, as we rush into the end of 2013, there are plenty of new developments in the works for Vic Minis. The female guard are well on the way, with the awesome Gregor Adrian helping me out with sculpting, so we can get these released asap.
- Resin Wave 2 will be with us any day, this is a mother load of resin bits including the return of the Rough Rider Conversion Kit.
- Vic minis is moving into some Digital Sculpts by the hand of the talented Jake Schneider. So look out for some preview pics of some sharp new weapon.
- Next update will be previewing the new full resin 10 man Highland Guard Squad.

Female Guard ahoy! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6168844.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6168844.page GMT

Hmm can see it being a big order, been waiting buying a few other pieces she has released this past year as well. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6168897.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6168897.page GMT

If not, I guess I can always get me a squad of vets with lasguns instead of shotguns. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6168918.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6168918.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6169079.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6169079.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Good news. I will most certainly be getting a squad or two of the ladies to add to my own forces. Nothing like a well sculpted lady.

Indeed, hmmhmmhmmhmmhmm nudge nudge wink wink. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6169477.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6169477.page GMT Here's a little teaser
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 vic wrote:
Hi folks,
Here's a little teaser

Soon be time to revitalise my Praetorian Highlanders!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6183618.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6183618.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6183625.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6183625.page GMT

 Bull0 wrote:
Time to learn how to paint tartan!

Treat yourself.

http://www.angelfire.com/tx/ToySoldier/tartan.htm#42]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6183704.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6183704.page GMT http://wabcorner.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/victrix-highlanders-wip-4.html.

There are more WIP pages both before and after this page on the sidebar if you want to see the beginning to end evolution. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6183740.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6183740.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6183895.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6183895.page GMT

The only possible way those guys could be better was if you made some claymores for them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6184026.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6184026.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6184682.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6184682.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6184793.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6184793.page GMT Cheers, V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/highland-moss-guard-complete-10-man-squad-resin


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Great work, Vic – and I can't wait for the further releases you've mentioned.

Any thoughts on casualty models? I can't help but think they'd be fun to see, and they add so much to the look of a game.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6195868.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6195868.page GMT
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 Apologist wrote:
Any thoughts on casualty models? I can't help but think they'd be fun to see, and they add so much to the look of a game.

Modular casualty parts would be awesome. Selling conscript casualty legs and the like would be GREAT for customization, especially if people bought as many casualties as they did infantry. That way, every time a model dies then can replace it with a casualty.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196002.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196002.page GMT

 Smitty wrote:
Rolled sleeves with shoulderpads? Yes please.


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Any thoughts on casualty models? I can't help but think they'd be fun to see, and they add so much to the look of a game.

Modular casualty parts would be awesome. Selling conscript casualty legs and the like would be GREAT for customization, especially if people bought as many casualties as they did infantry. That way, every time a model dies then can replace it with a casualty.

It would certainly make for a dramatic and slightly sobering post war battlefield photograph. Empty bases present for those who may have been on the receiving end of some mega-death-kill weapon!

"Here's to Jock..and all the bits of him we couldn't find!"

....and ordered. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196028.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196028.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196091.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196091.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196355.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196355.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Highlanders in the desert, cool idea, though the poor things will get awfully sunburnt knees.

Lol. That's true. Maybe I'll have to paint the water bottles as suncream factor 50...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196414.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196414.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196437.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6196437.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6198215.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6198215.page GMT
Beautiful sculpts though! Make me even more excited for when the Tannenburg guys come out in resin.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6198458.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6198458.page GMT

 Blacksails wrote:
Bah, I just want resin Tannenburg Palace Guards!

Beautiful sculpts though! Make me even more excited for when the Tannenburg guys come out in resin.

Hopefully not long. I bought a metal squad and they are great. Unfortunately I bought them early with the separate epaulettes and as I have 10 thumbs and an inability not to superglue them all together, mine don't look as good as they could have. I'm looking forward to getting a new resin squad with the dress uniform arms to remove that problem.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6199224.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6199224.page GMT Great for squads of grizzled vets, Jungle fighters and ANZAC style infantry and Rough Riders. These guys have got a bit more battle weary since their metal incarnation. This lot support various beards and a couple have lost the pin for holding their hat up at the side.
Designed to fit 28mmmm heroic scale miniatures and popular plastic sci-fi troops. Fully compatible with other Guard components in the Victoria Miniatures range.
Cheers, V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/slouch-hat-heads-x-10-resin
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Will the old line of ANZAC heads still be available or is that getting discontinued?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6211918.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6211918.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6212017.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6212017.page GMT

Snrub wrote:Great looking heads Vic. The beards and mo's really add character to their faces.


Will the old line of ANZAC heads still be available or is that getting discontinued?

The metal ones are still in store while the current stock lasts (about 20 sets).

BrookM wrote:Curious about that spare hat, is the bottom hollowed out? So it can easily be put on the head of a hat-less model?

It sure is hollowed out. It should,be reasonably easy to add to a spare head, or just use as detail on a base.
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 vic wrote:
Hi, the re-worked Slouch Hat heads are now in store.
Great for squads of grizzled vets, Jungle fighters and ANZAC style infantry and Rough Riders. These guys have got a bit more battle weary since their metal incarnation. This lot support various beards and a couple have lost the pin for holding their hat up at the side.
Designed to fit 28mmmm heroic scale miniatures and popular plastic sci-fi troops. Fully compatible with other Guard components in the Victoria Miniatures range.
Cheers, V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/slouch-hat-heads-x-10-resin

I place an order and then you release more look great but will have to wait for my order to build …………of which I am sure, Dam I forgot to buy the resin Spanish Inquisition models again ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6212126.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6212126.page GMT
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 insaniak wrote:
Awesome... and fortuitous timing... Order placed

...and received today. Lovely clean sculpts and casts. Wondering if I can find an excuse to get out of work early to go start putting them together... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6217662.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6217662.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6217963.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6217963.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6217973.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6217973.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6225250.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6225250.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6225283.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6225283.page GMT

 plastictrees wrote:
Am I not looking hard enough or are there no resin versions of the Victorian arms with las weapons?

Might be next week depending on stock numbers.
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 vic wrote:

 plastictrees wrote:
Am I not looking hard enough or are there no resin versions of the Victorian arms with las weapons?

Might be next week depending on stock numbers.

Excellent. I'll wait on those then as the weight will be a lot more plastic model friendly.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6227798.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6227798.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6227827.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6227827.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6228530.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6228530.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6228535.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6228535.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Not to sound impatient, but what's the word on the girls in flak?

Given Vic's current avatar, I'd expect that they're being worked on, at the very least...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6228796.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6228796.page GMT

 Azazelx wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
Not to sound impatient, but what's the word on the girls in flak?

Given Vic's current avatar, I'd expect that they're being worked on, at the very least...

Correct. They are top priority. Still aiming for release before the end of the year, if casting goes well. Most bits are done, still got more heads to do plus specialist bits.

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 vic wrote:

 Azazelx wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
Not to sound impatient, but what's the word on the girls in flak?

Given Vic's current avatar, I'd expect that they're being worked on, at the very least...

Correct. They are top priority. Still aiming for release before the end of the year, if casting goes well. Most bits are done, still got more heads to do plus specialist bits.

Oh, and hang on to your pith helmets folks, Victorian Guard will be released in resin next week

haha darn i just brought an army of them a few weeks ago Oh well reason to buy more sometime next year i guess. I really like putting the resin penal legion together especially compared to the metal praetorians so should be great.

I dont know if it would encroach on GW too much but i would love it if you made weaponless arms (i.e. for putting special weapons on your guys). Thats the one thing id put on my wishlist for your range. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6229602.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6229602.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Correct. [Female guard in flak] are top priority. Still aiming for release before the end of the year, if casting goes well. Most bits are done, still got more heads to do plus specialist bits.

Oh, and hang on to your pith helmets folks, Victorian Guard will be released in resin next week

*Dances legs down to the knees*]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6229712.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6229712.page GMT
The quality is superb and I'm looking forward to being able to order female figures by the end of this year.

Great product and great service. Thank you Vic.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6229812.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6229812.page GMT

This gon be a good weekend now! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6244240.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6244240.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6245266.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6245266.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6245276.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6245276.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6245418.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6245418.page GMT

 Azazelx wrote:
Just ordered the Moss Guard tonight. Looking forward to getting them inhand.

Totally Jelly; I'm asking for the Moss Guard and and Cthood heads for Christmas. I want tentacled faced, kilt wearing troops. I'll even attempt green stuffing the hats for them...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6246097.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6246097.page GMT
Special offer for those wanting to place an army size order. The usual free postage included of course.
Cheers, V
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It's ok, I can't afford US$270/AU$300 this pay anyway.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6248389.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6248389.page GMT
You've placed a few smaller orders already too haven't you Aza? I haven't bought from Vic yet, waiting to get it all at once and this discount is just the icing on the very delicious cake.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6248414.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6248414.page GMT It'd be beyond worth it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6248415.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6248415.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6248596.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6248596.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6248603.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6248603.page GMT Yes! Resin Victorian guard!

I am gonna be getting a squad of the Highlanders and Victorian Guard hopefully for christmas. I am really looking forward to them. I hope that the 300 deal continues even after christmas as I would be happy to buy a large lot, but alas with Christmas coming up I will have to put that on hold till the new year.

I have only just come across Victoria Minatures recently and I have to say they are my favourite minatures I have seen in a long time, and with resin versions coming out I have arrived just in time. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6250181.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6250181.page GMT
That would be a VERY hard to resist sale]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6251047.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6251047.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Hope this sale stays up until the "Not Cadians" are released.

It will, I'm planning to go to at least February.

To celebrate the release of Games Workshop’s Codex Inquisition, Victoria Miniatures Spanish Inquisition, in new resin will be offered at 20% off for one week only. So get converting, beef up your retinues and take those heretics by surprise
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/spanish-inquisition-resin

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 vic wrote:

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Hope this sale stays up until the "Not Cadians" are released.

It will, I'm planning to go to at least February.

Awesome, thanks!

To celebrate the release of Games Workshop’s Codex Inquisition, Victoria Miniatures Spanish Inquisition, in new resin will be offered at 20% off for one week only. So get converting, beef up your retinues and take those heretics by surprise
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/spanish-inquisition-resin

Nice, I didn't expect that!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6255371.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6255371.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Hope this sale stays up until the "Not Cadians" are released.

It will, I'm planning to go to at least February.

To celebrate the release of Games Workshop’s Codex Inquisition, Victoria Miniatures Spanish Inquisition, in new resin will be offered at 20% off for one week only. So get converting, beef up your retinues and take those heretics by surprise
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/spanish-inquisition-resin

I feel a disturbance, luke thousands of wallets crying in terror...

and dangit Yonan, you beat me to it!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6255431.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6255431.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6255447.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6255447.page GMT

 Yonan wrote:
Nice, I didn't expect that!

No one expects that.


I'm gonna have to pull out that Monty Python record and listen to it again. The whole Spanish Inquisition bit is too good.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6255546.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6255546.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6260827.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6260827.page GMT I am very happy to announce the new Victorian Guard Squad is now in store. This new revised kit has all the bits from the original plus the addition of grenades, two options for officer arms, plus holster. All for now, at the old kit price.
The Tannenburg Fusiliers and Van Diemen's World Devils will also see new resin squads this month. They can now be pre-ordered.
Cheers, V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/victorian-guard-riflemen-complete-10-man-squad-resin
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I'm placing a pre order on those Tannenburg guys, but I was wondering if the shoulder board bits worked well with the resin shotgun arms.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6260875.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6260875.page GMT

 Blacksails wrote:
Hey Vic, question!

I'm placing a pre order on those Tannenburg guys, but I was wondering if the shoulder board bits worked well with the resin shotgun arms.

Thanks for your order. I'll get that out as soon as the casts arrive. The shotgun arms have shoulder guards on them, but I'll send you the resin ones. I think with a little bit of shaving down, the Shoulder boards should go on fine.
Cheers,
V]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6260917.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6260917.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Hi all,
I am very happy to announce the new Victorian Guard Squad is now in store. This new revised kit has all the bits from the original plus the addition of grenades, two options for officer arms, plus holster. All for now, at the old kit price.

I think you're doing it wrong. Pretty sure you're supposed to remove 5 guardsmen, cast them full of airbubbles, and jack the price 35%



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 vic wrote:

 Blacksails wrote:
Hey Vic, question!

I'm placing a pre order on those Tannenburg guys, but I was wondering if the shoulder board bits worked well with the resin shotgun arms.

Thanks for your order. I'll get that out as soon as the casts arrive. The shotgun arms have shoulder guards on them, but I'll send you the resin ones. I think with a little bit of shaving down, the Shoulder boards should go on fine.
Cheers,
V

Awesome, I'm sure even my limited modeling abilities should be able to pull of something reasonable.

Now you just need resin not-Plasma and resin flame emitting devices and I'll be the happiest Guard player.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6260930.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6260930.page GMT

 Ouze wrote:


I think you're doing it wrong. Pretty sure you're supposed to remove 5 guardsmen, cast them full of airbubbles, and jack the price 35%

Well, I'm still learning. Perhaps I'll do that with the next release.

Here are some more pics of the Victorian Squad:



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The head with pipe really is a great touch. So much character added by such a small detail.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6261485.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6261485.page GMT
Just a minor observation - everything looks very good.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6261511.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6261511.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6261544.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6261544.page GMT

 Dysartes wrote:
Any plans for an empty bayonet scabbard, vic? It looks like all tge ones with the Victorian unit still have bayonets in them - even though about half the rifles already have bayonets fixed.

Just a minor observation - everything looks very good.

Thats the conversion potential for you

I have to say I got my moss guard a few weeks ago and was more than impressed with the quality and detail, the new resin kits have that little extra something which is nice plus the character updates are splendid.

I really want to order the new Victorian Squad but have no free funds at the moment which is a real shame as they look really impressive. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6262070.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6262070.page GMT
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Really pleased to see the resin versions of the kits rolling off the production line. It's wonderful to see that you've expanded on all the character and detail that the metal versions had (for all of the regiments). The individuality this'll give a force is really great to see; it's a combination of all the best bits of one-piece metals and multipart plastics

You've mentioned that you're hoping to have the female flak-armoured troops out before the end of the year, and I think you were also planning to have the Broolians done in resin around that time. I'm looking forward to seeing the planned regular flak-armoured chaps; will they be a later release next year, or is the planning that far ahead a little more vague?

Oh, and while I think about it, are the rolled sleeve rifle arms available separately? I had a look through the arm section, the Highland guard section and used the search tool, but no joy. I may well simply be being a bit blind! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6262348.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6262348.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6262597.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6262597.page GMT And another one, will they be with hands holding them? Like these from Victorian guard.

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Really looking forward to the new assault rifles you previewed. Will look great with the flak torsos and combat legs.

Will we be seeing the heavy weapon crew arms rereleased with the armoured shoulders? I'm concerned they'll look out of place against my Highlanders.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6263177.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6263177.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6263895.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6263895.page GMT
Im thinking about putting in a large order for the camo cloaks to finish my tanith army and i was wondering how they would look on a standard GW cadian? Would the fit be off or could they work?

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I do wish that there was an alternate 'steampunk' set of arms, it would give me an excuse.... They are already so very close....

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Are "Not 2nd edition Cadians" a confirmed future release?

Those legs might be more suitable for what I have in mind then the Victorian ones...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6264284.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6264284.page GMT

swampyturtle wrote:Hey vic,

Im thinking about putting in a large order for the camo cloaks to finish my tanith army and i was wondering how they would look on a standard GW cadian? Would the fit be off or could they work?

If anyone have any pictures it would be nice to see before i place this large order

Hi, don't have pics but the cloaks and all the other bits are designed to fit plastic Cadians

Splod wrote:Gorgeous release as always Vic.

Really looking forward to the new assault rifles you previewed. Will look great with the flak torsos and combat legs.

Will we be seeing the heavy weapon crew arms rereleased with the armoured shoulders? I'm concerned they'll look out of place against my Highlanders.

Plan to do that when they go resin, look like it will be a 2014 release at this rate.

vostok wrote:Excuse me please if I will be repeating a question already answered, but when do you plan to release AK-ISH laser rifles?
And another one, will they be with hands holding them? Like these from Victorian guard.

oh yeah! got the first prints of them yesterday, hope to post some pics soon. I intend to model arms for them that will fit multiple gun styles.

MrMoustaffa wrote:She may have sold out of the metal ones. If so she might be preparing to do them in resin next

removed due to low stock (very much a juggling act between metal and resin at the moment). Got a handful sets back in stock for now. http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/rolled-sleeve-arms-metal
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What price are being sold at? I may pick up a couple of boxes.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6265762.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6265762.page GMT
Since Vic was such a good sport about getting those metal arms on to the store (ta!), it would have been churlish not to buy them, so I've picked up a few bits and pieces to do some modelling. Looking forward to starting a new regiment already ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6266000.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6266000.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6267201.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6267201.page GMT

 plastictrees wrote:
What would those be? Arms with goggles on them? Cog shaped friendship bracelets?

Are "Not 2nd edition Cadians" a confirmed future release?

Those legs might be more suitable for what I have in mind then the Victorian ones...

'Arms' as in 'Weapons'.... Though, given that the weapons appear to be fixed to the arms, steampunk arms with arms would work too....

Oh what can ail thee, knight-at-arms,
Alone and palely loitering?
The sedge has withered from the lake,
And no birds sing....

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The female guard are being sculpted at the moment, hoping to have the sculpts done by the end of October. The first squad will be in the style of old school cadians, with a female and male squad, (or 50/50). There will be helmeted and un-helmeted heads.

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/1320/410982.page#6083369

Vic's since mentioned the females in flak coming around the end of the year. If the plan's remained the same, we might see the older Cadian-styled minis soonish.

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Edit: The above relies on the assumption that the female Guard are old Cadian-themed. That's the impression I got (plus, well – look at 'em!)

TheAuldGrump wrote:'Arms' as in 'Weapons'.... Though, given that the weapons appear to be fixed to the arms, steampunk arms with arms would work too....

Vic mentioned in the same post linked above

The original las-rifles are not going anywhere. It would be a lot of work to remaster all the arm sets. The most that would happen with them would be to do a digital version of a similar design, but thats a low priority atm. The current priority with the guns it to plug gaps in the range and add some variety.

That might go some way to answering your question.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6268690.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6268690.page GMT great service ! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6268833.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6268833.page GMT
The (not) female cadians are still on track for December, the only hold up might be casting.
I am planning to release a male and female version of these troops at the same time so they can be fielded as mixed squads.
The female leg sculpts done by the awesome Gregor Adrian arrived today. I will work on these minis tomorrow and post some pics if I have something to show.
Also recently received my first digital prints. The gun sculpts previewed a while back by Jake Schneider are next on the casting list. They are an AK style lasgun, autogun and autogun with sickle mag.
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I can see me pushing the overtime at Christmas dam I hate my job, see what you are making me do now ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6268887.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6268887.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6269132.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6269132.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6269137.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6269137.page GMT

 vic wrote:
The (not) female cadians are still on track for December, the only hold up might be casting.
I am planning to release a male and female version of these troops at the same time so they can be fielded as mixed squads.

Great news – I'm looking forward to the possibility of a mixed, gritty, realistic-looking regiment.

Also recently received my first digital prints. The gun sculpts previewed a while back by Jake Schneider are next on the casting list. They are an AK style lasgun, autogun and autogun with sickle mag.

Interesting stuff – will these come with arms attached or not? I would have thought that would make things a bit awkward to manage; unless the plan is for each (or some of the) regiment(s) to have its own rifle?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6269278.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6269278.page GMT
I know you've got the chem-tank backpack, I'm wondering if you intend to do some other backpacks?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6285661.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6285661.page GMT https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaMiniatures), alogn with a request for names:


Looks very swish indeed. I've suggested the 'Vendetta Valiants' as a regimental name.

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In related news, I placed my first order for some oddments about a week ago. They arrived safely, and I was really impressed. I'll be posting up a more full review and look into Victoria Miniatures on my blog a little later, but here's what I cooked up:





I'm snowed under with painting for the moment, but he's all primed and ready for painting. Really looking forward to getting some colour on this chap and his mates!

Thanks Vic ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6294330.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6294330.page GMT
Names eh?

What about the "Glensterling Marsh Wardens"
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Balmorian Royal Guard. Could switch out the arms for the Tannenburg dress ones...

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Old style Cadians anyone? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296119.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296119.page GMT
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And wow... those really are(n't) old style Cadians. I'm impressed.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296171.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296171.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296185.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296185.page GMT

 Frank&Stein wrote:


Old style Cadians anyone?

Vic please...
so much want...
no money...
why do you do this to me?

and to be honest seeing the regular combat arms with those heads looks pretty good. If the new lasgun she's working with comes with those combat armored arms (and even better, with rolled sleeves) they'll look awesome.

It would be very easy to add a larger shoulder armor pad over the basic ones sculpted onto the arms, which would give you an awesome Aliens Colonial Marines/ Roman Legionnaires look.

Not to mention that in some of the art for the old Cadians, there's a secondary armor pad/plate thing under the main one. I'll see if I can find the pic I'm thinking of.

EDIT: Found it!

Spoiler:

Also, I just realized those are new arms and legs in the pic as well as the heads. Both look excellent. I'm personally going to be waiting for the newer lasgun design to put on these guys, but they look excellent as is. I think Vic nailed it. These don't need to be exact copies after all, they do an excellent job of capturing the "feel" of the original Cadian's art. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296338.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296338.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296429.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296429.page GMT
They look spot-on to me as is.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296948.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296948.page GMT NOS Cadians I have lying around since they're horrible in comparison. Well... horrible in general.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296956.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6296956.page GMT

Also I'm looking forward to seeing what the end results are. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6297017.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6297017.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6297147.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6297147.page GMT

 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.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6297165.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6297165.page GMT

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!
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 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).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6297642.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6297642.page GMT

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

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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?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6307784.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6307784.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6307836.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6307836.page GMT

 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.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6307852.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6307852.page GMT
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)

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

Wash your hands after messing with the scraps and dust.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6307892.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6307892.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6308038.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6308038.page GMT will you be doing some rolled sleeve arms with the more 2nd ed looking armour? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6317230.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6317230.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6320928.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6320928.page GMT 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]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6321724.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6321724.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6321732.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6321732.page GMT
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!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6322555.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6322555.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6329514.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6329514.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6329600.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6329600.page GMT
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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.
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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?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6334245.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6334245.page GMT

 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.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6334298.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6334298.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6334722.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6334722.page GMT
Would try Westwind for those.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6336105.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6336105.page GMT

 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?

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In the meantime, here is a preview of things to come in 2014. I have been working with the very cool digital artist, Jake Schneider to create a formidable heavy weapons battery. Here's one of the first.
Cheers, V
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Jake does good work, that's a very heavy looking rig, and suits the current models well.

Will there be different heavies for the Arcadians?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405462.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405462.page GMT Do you have any larger or morerecent WIPs of the Arcadians, Vic? I seem to remember you mentioning they'd have different rifles to the rest of the regiment, and I'd love to we them on the figures. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405554.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405554.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405592.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405592.page GMT
Will you just be making laser cannons or will the range be expanded into other heavier weapons?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405602.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405602.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Oh yeah that's nice looking.

Will you just be making laser cannons or will the range be expanded into other heavier weapons?

The whole shebang, bang!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405682.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405682.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405724.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405724.page GMT

 vic wrote:

The whole shebang, bang!

Shiny. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405744.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405744.page GMT FB, I love it. Can't wait to see what else is in the works.

What we really need are some reworked heavy weapon arms in resin with the armoured plates as per the newer arm sets.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405759.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405759.page GMT
Colour me interested in picking these up once I have seen the female Guardsmen, purchased more bits for kilted Praetorians...and more Rough Riders...and resin Tannenburgers......

I do like being spoilt for choice.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405779.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405779.page GMT KS specifically to accompany a planned force of your space-Victorians, just awaiting funds ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405837.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6405837.page GMT

Looky Likey wrote:
Is the gun chassis standard heavy weapon sized? I have a ton of spare heavy weapons but no frames to mount them on so if the chassis was available separately I would buy a fair few.

I think this would be a great idea- I also have plenty of spare heavy weapons and could do with some gun carriages.

Also, when you say "the whole shebang, bang!" would that possibly include some Earthshaker and heavy mortar sized guns? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6406449.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6406449.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Cheers, the Arcadians will initially have the current las rifle. I plan to to an option later on with the new auto and las rifles that Jake has been working on become available.

Ah, spiffy. Jake's work is lovely, judging from the previews and the new gun carriage. Do you have a link to more of his work?
If you're planning on accessories for the carriage, can I suggest a little track unit to replace the wheels? That'd give some flexibility for a more futuristic look.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6406617.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6406617.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6406716.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6406716.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6406795.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6406795.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Love the heavy weapon design, it will certainly go well with the Tannenberg and Praetorian Guard.

I second this statement!

Now I just need some special weapons other then fusion guns...especially not-plasma guns.
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 JB wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
Love the heavy weapon design, it will certainly go well with the Tannenberg and Praetorian Guard.

I second this statement!

Now I just need some special weapons other then fusion guns...especially not-plasma guns.

Personally I've like to see flamers and Field Cannons to equip my bassic infantry with.
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Will there be, maybe an option for some smaller non metal plated wheels? More WW2 anti tank than si fy cannon

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 BrookM wrote:
From the look of that gun design, it will probably be a guy with a remote control or something, as this design doesn't seem to feature any visible controls or optics.

Similar to some of the old guard heavy weapon teams that GW used to sell? (the Mordian lascannon team in particular comes to mind) That would make sense. Also makes them feel a little more futuristic whilst keeping the old-fashioned gun carriage design that fits with the Victorian aesthetic of most of Vic's kits.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6407935.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6407935.page GMT The inspiration for these HW platforms comes partly from my 1999 Pratorian Guard conversions.
We are looking at doing some alternate wheels and track units.



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However, 4 little flares that run from the behind the muzzle cap into the barrel look a bit out of place to me though. Kind of a raygun-gothic (Flash Gordon'ish) accent on a weapon that otherwise has a bit more of a gritty functional look.

Not a huge deal just a big of feedback.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6408218.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6408218.page GMT
I have to let Victoria decide when she previews stuff, however, I can assure you there are more weapons for this carriage coming, and plenty of small arms as well.

Yes, as to size, it's similar to the current HW setup - it's placed on a (digital) 60mm base for the shots to give you a good context for sizing.

I just have to say, personally, it's an amazing experience for me to work with Victoria. I shamelessly admit to having had a massive nerd crush on her and her work for ages, so working with her has been a dream come true.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6408979.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6408979.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
I am absolutely chuffed to hear that you guys like it and to get to see your feedback.

I have to let Victoria decide when she previews stuff, however, I can assure you there are more weapons for this carriage coming, and plenty of small arms as well.

Yes, as to size, it's similar to the current HW setup - it's placed on a (digital) 60mm base for the shots to give you a good context for sizing.

I just have to say, personally, it's an amazing experience for me to work with Victoria. I shamelessly admit to having had a massive nerd crush on her and her work for ages, so working with her has been a dream come true.

Oh whao! I thought that was a 40mm base! That's going to be huge!


Very cool, but i feel that their is going to be some issues with them being that big. Try to make sure their is enough room so at least a gunner can fit on the same 60mm base with the gun for thows of us looking to use them in modern IG rules. Personally I like the ascetic of two men on a 60mm base so you can have a gunner/loader or a gunner/spotter.

That gun is taking up a whole 60mm base all on it's own, so not sure how I'm going to fit two guys on the base let alone one! You may need to scale it down slightly.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6408996.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6408996.page GMT
I really like the look of the heavy weapons. The carriages are beautiful. I would be interested in empty gun carriages. Spare gunner arms might sell well to go with the empty carriages.

I look forward to the many new items this year. You may make (even more) money off me.

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M.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6409133.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6409133.page GMT
*Edit*

As a side note, the ones V showed off above from her own collection? They're actually wider than mine!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6409244.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6409244.page GMT


Massive solid metal tyres really look out of place.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6409451.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6409451.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Hi, thanks for the comments.
Yes the male and female 'not cadians' now named 'Arcadians' are well on the way. A very badly timed casting hold up has delayed the release. I am doing all I can to get them out asap.
In the meantime, here is a preview of things to come in 2014. I have been working with the very cool digital artist, Jake Schneider to create a formidable heavy weapons battery. Here's one of the first.
Cheers, V

Can we get a pic of a guardsman or something standing next to one. I have a feeling these things are shorter than most people think they are.

These things fit the look of the more "victorian" regiments perfectly]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6410060.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6410060.page GMT
When're they going to get there love?
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 Palindrome wrote:
I don't like the solid metal wheels. They should either be smaller and a lot thinner and/or they should have rubber pads like this.



Massive solid metal tyres really look out of place.

Maybe both perhaps?

I really disliked the small wheels the older HWs from GW had, ended up converting them to have larger wheels.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6413160.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6413160.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6415609.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6415609.page GMT
Is there any hope of ten-packs of the beastmen?

I'd really like at least 30 for a Chaos Cultist squad.

The 6-pack just doesn't have the right mix of parts for what is needed.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6415982.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6415982.page GMT

 skrulnik wrote:

I'd really like at least 30 for a Chaos Cultist squad.

Hey now there's a thought.

Vic have you given any consideration to doing an "evil" faction?
You know, on top of everything else you have going.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6416212.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6416212.page GMT I don't really see how it will ever fit as a lascannon in a heavy weapons team. It takes up more than 2/3 of the base, How people will be able to fit 2 crew members, and also make room for sandbags, ammo crates, grass and whatnot to give the base character, well, i don't see it.
I think people should just take it for what it is, a large artillery piece, put it on a larger base, and use it as Ork artillery (or hope IG gets artillery pieces in the new IG:codex).
Still, i love the work, it has a nice rugged feel about it, would be cool next to some cultists or dkok.
Kind regards
Lundsteen91]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6416466.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6416466.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6416470.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6416470.page GMT
Here are the shotgun ammo belt bandoleers on some MKII armour marines.



I also got osme of the Rifle Straps and googles too.

I know you are switch over to resin and well i love the resin figures, i hope this range of detailing bits stick around!

planning on trying out the large googles on some Khromlech Orks in time.
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 Lockark wrote:
I just want to say i got some of vic's soft metal detailing parts and I love them!


I also got osme of the Rifle Straps and googles too.

I know you are switch over to resin and well i love the resin figures, i hope this range of detailing bits stick around!

+1 too that

A bandolier of shells turns a shotgun vet into a badass shotgun vet, and my smashed fingers rant going to be able to GS those ever.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6419893.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6419893.page GMT
I finally had a chance to sit down and paint up one of the miniatures I'd bought and built. Here he is:




All Vic's stuff, except for the GW backpack, taken from the Catachan heavy weapon kit.
Resin chem mask head
Resin combat legs
Resin pistol holster
Metal flak armour torso
Metal rolled sleeve arms
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All I can say is that the models are gorgeous and the details even better in person. I can't wait to put them together and paint them!

Oh, and thanks for the great service Vic; I'll be ordering more from you, especially when the heavy weapons are finished.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6423046.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6423046.page GMT
Keep up the good work, and I love the feel of your minis ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6518609.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6518609.page GMT I've been quiet lately as I am still having trouble with the casting keeping up with demand.
I have a full squad of Arcadian boys assembled on my desk and no means to release them anytime soon (grrrrrrr!)
I will keep the metal parts such as straps and gobbles in metal.
There are a couple more product gone to resin lately:
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/5-dress-uniform-torsos-resin
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/small-ammo-pouches

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Hello, I am very excited to be able to show the 2014 LE Exclusive Adepticon miniature. If you are not going to Adepticon this year, fear not. She is the herald of things to come. This brave Color Sgt, will be joined by her sisters and brothers of the Arcadian rifles, in two fully modular squads. A limited pre-sale will soon be announced, with first notification going to the email list subscribers. Watch this space for images and updates, you can join the Vic Minis email list here: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/
Cheers, V

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neat figure though]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561326.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561326.page GMT . I don't really have a use for this mini atm, but it looks great.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561328.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561328.page GMT
Oh well, Arcadians are finally coming, my lads will be getting some reinforcements soon! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561333.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561333.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Have no fear guys! Figures DO indeed fit on here, I keep a couple digital ones around for sizing when in doubt. It's actually even written up on my white board (I keep one around for listing down jobs, etc), and it's double underlined - "Ensure 2 figs can fit without grinding each other".

*Edit*

As a side note, the ones V showed off above from her own collection? They're actually wider than mine!

This comment was great, by the way ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561334.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561334.page GMT
Colour Sergeant Kassandra Devin ducked her head beneath the lip of the trench a fraction of a second before the shell exploded. The colonial rebels were getting better at siting their heavy artillery. She cursed the bastards and their learning curve; it was really only a matter of minutes before they zeroed in on her position. Devin scanned the defensive works around her, manned by what remained of 2nd Company, 8th Arcadian Rifles. There weren’t many left now. Lieutenant Thais was wounded, evac’d to the rear, and Corporal Xephon was scattered across a dozen meters of no man’s land. She checked her chrono. One minute until all Hades broke loose.

Devin’s helmet comm chimed the signal to advance. Up and down the trench line, the remnants of the Arcadian 1st Brigade were moving forward. Friendly artillery began to lay down a covering barrage, a thunderous hail of metal and fire. If everything went according to plan, the infantry would have time to cross the mile of desolation between their line and the rebel guns. If things didn’t go as planned, well, that wasn’t something Devin had time to consider now. She gripped the Regimental Colours as she launched herself up, out of the trench. She turned to look and the men and women of 2nd Company and gave them a wry smile. “C’mon”, she yelled, “I’ll race ya!”]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561338.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561338.page GMT
Obviously from the Arcadia, a region in Greece.

What else could it mean.

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I just hope I can find one somewhere, since I can't be at Adepticon.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561347.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561347.page GMT
Will this be 'for sale' there, or Swag Bag only?

I signed up late this year, so I'm not guaranteed a full Swag Bag...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561357.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561357.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561363.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561363.page GMT
Looking forward to seeing your stuff again at Adepticon. Really really fantastic looking.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561366.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561366.page GMT http://i.imgur.com/fCR5czb.jpg
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Hello, I am very excited to be able to show the 2014 LE Exclusive Adepticon miniature. If you are not going to Adepticon this year, fear not. She is the herald of things to come. This brave Color Sgt, as you see her here is only available at Adepticon, but will be joined by her sisters and brothers of the Arcadian rifles, in fully modular squads. A limited pre-sale will soon be announced, with first notification going to the email list subscribers. Watch this space for images and updates, you can join the Vic Minis mailing list here:
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561764.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561764.page GMT LE Color Sgt for sale on your site during Adepticon?

No doubt there would be some interest, and it is a precedent set by other companies and their LE models (Privateer Press come to mind).

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561796.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561796.page GMT I think the Adepticon mini will be metal, but I am not %100 sure about that.
Cheers, V
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Seriously, you knocked it out of the park. If this is a sign of what's to come then I can't wait to see the rest. Every little detail is spot on.

Hopefully I can get one. I may be moving soon and be low on cash but one way or another I'll have to figure out a way to get my hands on that mini.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561908.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561908.page GMT

I am building a to buy list so will add these lovely ladies to it, it is a real shame to miss out on this miniature because of the event but thats life I guess

AWESOME WORK AGAIN VIC ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561924.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561924.page GMT AT Adepticon. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561930.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561930.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Cheers, I would have to negotiate that with the Adepticon guys. As it stands the deal is Adpeticon only. I'll see what I can do.
I think the Adepticon mini will be metal, but I am not %100 sure about that.
Cheers, V

Wonderful! Those of us who can't make it to Adepticon appreciate the effort!

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
Yeah, let's not do "limited edition" things like that. I mean, that's a great looking standard bearer for my metal Cadians. But I live in Australia. Adepticon is almost literally on the other side of the world.

I am torn on Limited Edition figures. As a collector I love them, but I also hate having to track them down as they are almost always sold or given away at events I cannot attend. Vic's LE's are such incredible figures it makes that urge to acquire them even greater than the usual LE fare. This standard bearer and last year's Torgo Beastman are just superb, and, well, missing out on such lovely miniatures is a bit of a kick in the pants.
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 vic wrote:
Cheers, I would have to negotiate that with the Adepticon guys. As it stands the deal is Adpeticon only. I'll see what I can do.
I think the Adepticon mini will be metal, but I am not %100 sure about that.
Cheers, V

Is she actually being sold at Adepticon, or just for the swag bags?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561997.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6561997.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562027.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562027.page GMT PM me.

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 vic wrote:
Cheers, I would have to negotiate that with the Adepticon guys. As it stands the deal is Adpeticon only. I'll see what I can do.
I think the Adepticon mini will be metal, but I am not %100 sure about that.
Cheers, V

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 Jehan-reznor wrote:

 vic wrote:
Cheers, I would have to negotiate that with the Adepticon guys. As it stands the deal is Adpeticon only. I'll see what I can do.
I think the Adepticon mini will be metal, but I am not %100 sure about that.
Cheers, V

Just change the pole and make some minor changes for the peasant version

Great idea! Just put a different topper on the pole and call it done.

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 BrookM wrote:
First 1000 swag bags if I read the Adepticon site correctly.

It says it comes in the first 1000, yes... The Adepti-construct in2012 said the same thing, but was also sold separately over the weekend, along with all of the past Adepticon exclusives.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562363.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562363.page GMT In that case if anyone is going PM me. I'd be interested in buying one off you if you can pick it up while you're there. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562541.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562541.page GMT
They never said that you couldn't sell the parts for it after the fact, did they? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562692.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562692.page GMT











I like it! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562697.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562697.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562846.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562846.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Spotted this beauty on Facebook:

Hello, I am very excited to be able to show the 2014 LE Exclusive Adepticon miniature. If you are not going to Adepticon this year, fear not. She is the herald of things to come. This brave Color Sgt, will be joined by her sisters and brothers of the Arcadian rifles, in two fully modular squads. A limited pre-sale will soon be announced, with first notification going to the email list subscribers. Watch this space for images and updates, you can join the Vic Minis email list here: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/
Cheers, V

Oh fantastic. Another Adepticon exclusive only available to people on the other side of the planet made and produced by a company one state to the west that will never be available in this country. Not at Cancon, nor Arc 40k nor anywhere local at all. Piss and Vingegar.




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Yeah, let's not do "limited edition" things like that. I mean, that's a great looking standard bearer for my metal Cadians. But I live in Australia. Adepticon is almost literally on the other side of the world.

Yeah. This and the broo quite frankly make me not want to buy any more of Vic's minis. Sure, they're great models, but they're premium priced (and in US dollars!) and there's no shortage of things I want to buy out there, so this kind of thing just drops Vic to the bottom of my pile.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562872.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562872.page GMT

 Azazelx wrote:


Oh fantastic. Another Adepticon exclusive only available to people on the other side of the planet made and produced by a company one state to the west that will never be available in this country. Not at Cancon, nor Arc 40k nor anywhere local at all. Piss and Vingegar.

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 Azazelx wrote:
Oh fantastic. Another Adepticon exclusive only available to people on the other side of the planet ...

Not entirely. If they're going to the first thousand registered, I'll be getting one.



To be honest, I don't understand the vitriol. Yes, you can't get event-exclusive stuff without going to the event. Awesome as it is, it's just a miniature, though... is that really such a big deal?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562902.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562902.page GMT being one of the people on the other side of the planet for that event? In which case, my point stands.

Honestly, it's annoying, and more than a wee bit insulting that these things aren't made available at all locally - even at events like CanCon and Arc40k.

Nope, it's not that big a deal in the scheme of things, but then, neither is something like this acting to make my prioritise buying other figures over more of Vic's minis. I "need" the Arcadian standard bearer as much as I need Arcadians. I "need" the Broo flamer guy as much as I need Broo troopers. Which is to say not at all.

It's not like I need any more figures of any kind, after all. But having the opportunity to get something cool or not begets buying more from the same line. Or not.

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 insaniak wrote:
To be honest, I don't understand the vitriol. Yes, you can't get event-exclusive stuff without going to the event. Awesome as it is, it's just a miniature, though... is that really such a big deal?

Exactly - that's what "limited edition" or "event exclusive" means, doesn't it?

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 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
I am torn on Limited Edition figures. As a collector I love them...

Why? Do you derive pleasure from the fact that other people can't have things they want?

 insaniak wrote:
To be honest, I don't understand the vitriol. Yes, you can't get event-exclusive stuff without going to the event. Awesome as it is, it's just a miniature, though... is that really such a big deal?

Some are worse than others, but every time a manufacturer creates a pointless hoop for potential paying customers to jump through, they put themselves one step further away from an enterprise we want to succeed. At one end, if you are working with the sort of resin moulds that degrade so quickly that you can only vouch for the quality of the first 200 casts, that's not unreasonable. But if you're producing a plastic kit for a new race (DFG's Shadokesh) and refuse to sell it to people who back your future all-Shadokesh-all-the-time Kickstarter, that's just being a jerk. An Australian manufacturer refusing to sell their product inside Australia is closer to the latter than the former.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562988.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6562988.page GMT

 Azazelx wrote:
I'm guessing that you'll be getting one by being one of the people on the other side of the planet for that event? In which case, my point stands.

I'll be at the event, yes. That's kind of the point of an event exclusive.

Honestly, it's annoying, and more than a wee bit insulting that these things aren't made available at all locally - even at events like CanCon and Arc40k.

I guess I can understand 'annoying' if it's something that you would like. But 'insulting'...? How?


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An Australian manufacturer refusing to sell their product inside Australia is closer to the latter than the former.

This isn't an Australian manufacturer refusing to sell her products inside Australia, though. It's an Australian manufacturer, with a range of products available to anyone who wants them, who was commissioned to supply an event-exclusive miniature to promote a specific event.

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We're kind of dragging this off topic]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563089.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563089.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563111.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563111.page GMT
Honestly, if the model didn't look so great I doubt it would be much of an issue. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563161.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563161.page GMT

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
It's on topic. This is an Australian company making a product that Australians cannot get, yet people half the world away can get.

It's an Australian company making a product that only those people who attend a specific event can get.

Where that event happens to be located is kind of irrelevant. If it was in Melbourne, it would be equally unobtainable for many Australians.

But that's kind of the point. It's a way of encouraging people to attend that event.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563219.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563219.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563234.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563234.page GMT
AdeptiCon produces between 1500-2000 casts of each AdeptiCon model giveaway and we include the figure till we run out of swag bag material. In past years that has been in the area of 1500 bags. We say “1000” as that is the target number for other vendor material. We also set aside a number of them for sale at the show to anyone that wants to pick up extras. In fact, we generally have all previous years models available onsite for sale. As we produce this particular aspect of the swag bag we have more flexibility.

In the case of a company/sculptor who is actually attending AdeptiCon. Doing an AdeptiCon commission offsets the out of pocket costs associated with attending making attendance for smaller companies, especially in the case of an international one, more feasible. It also puts direct product in the hands of a target audience giving people firsthand experience with their work. Many of us know the amazing work that Victoria does but as crazy as it sounds a large number of hobbyists have yet to hear of it and a greater percentage have yet to see it. So putting a Victoria miniature in the hands of the audience of what is arguably the largest miniature war gaming convention in the world not only makes sense but ultimately leads to more sales, which in turn means more fantastic work from Victoria for the rest of us!

There is a whole list of other associated benifits for both a company/sculptor and AdeptiCon. ( teaching classes, networking, spending time with me, etc .. )

But in short, anyone that wants one of these models should in short order be able to make arrangements to get one.
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I don't object in principle to limited edition, collectable or otherwise special figures – and anything that benefits Victoria Miniatures and allows Vic more leverage to produce more of her great stuff gets the thumbs up from me.

I'm based in the UK and keen to get this lovely figure, so I've asked some US friends if they can pick one up for me. If I can't get hold of it, it's a shame, but it's not something I'll get my knickers in a twist about. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563567.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563567.page GMT
If this is a preview of the standard set by Vic for the new Arcadians, both male and female, I can't wait!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563600.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563600.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563698.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563698.page GMT
Annoying yes I understand but big deal no not really, if it was possible maybe a copy of the miniature could be produced with an alternative standard top, this way you would have the same pose but without the Aepticon exclusive mini aspect.

I don't know if that is possible but it would work for me and hopefully most people, although if anyone is attending the event and does not want their miniature or can pick another one up please by all means PM as I would be interested in one ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563708.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563708.page GMT PP have recently released a Convention exclusive version of an upcoming model.

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 VikingChild wrote:
I dare say when the full Arcadian range is released you might be able to recreate, if not in her entirety, but something pretty damn close with a modicum of converting effort, so for me no big deal.

I would assume it will be the same as the Adepticon beastmen leader she did, the legs, body and head will be the same as the ones from the kit while the arms will be unique. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563881.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563881.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563889.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6563889.page GMT ).

Female Arcadian looks good, if the squads turn out like that you'll be making quite a few customers happy.

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In the future though, it would help if they are announced while the con still has event/seminar seats left. I was ready to buy a ticket and look for a hotel, and then I saw that pretty much all the events/seminars are sold out. What's left isn't enough to keep my wife and I from being bored with nothing to do most of the four day weekend. Such is life I suppose.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6564861.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6564861.page GMT

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
So, AdeptiCon often pays artists money to alienate large swaths of their fanbase, in essence sabotaging themselves? Whose side are they on?

I apologize for any frustration caused. I was commissioned by Adepticon to sculpt this. Doing so, makes if financially possible for me to be there. (otherwise I could not afford to travel from the other side of the world) The exclusive policy is their rules not mine.
This was recently posted on the Adepticon site by the organizer William Edley:

We certainly will work with you and anyone that wants to get a copy of this model. ; )
Wow, - Hopefully I won’t speak for Victoria here but:
AdeptiCon produces between 1500-2000 casts of each AdeptiCon model giveaway and we include the figure till we run out of swag bag material. In past years that has been in the area of 1500 bags. We say “1000” as that is the target number for other vendor material. We also set aside a number of them for sale at the show to anyone that wants to pick up extras. In fact, we generally have all previous years models available onsite for sale. As we produce this particular aspect of the swag bag we have more flexibility.

In the case of a company/sculptor who is actually attending AdeptiCon. Doing an AdeptiCon commission offsets the out of pocket costs associated with attending making attendance for smaller companies, especially in the case of an international one, more feasible. It also puts direct product in the hands of a target audience giving people firsthand experience with their work. Many of us know the amazing work that Victoria does but as crazy as it sounds a large number of hobbyists have yet to hear of it and a greater percentage have yet to see it. So putting a Victoria miniature in the hands of the audience of what is arguably the largest miniature war gaming convention in the world not only makes sense but ultimately leads to more sales, which in turn means more fantastic work from Victoria for the rest of us!

There is a whole list of other associated benifits for both a company/sculptor and AdeptiCon. ( teaching classes, networking, spending time with me, etc .. )

But in short, anyone that wants one of these models should in short order be able to make arrangements to get one.

I also want to add I am not manufacturing this mini, Adepticon is. I am just the commission sculptor.
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Troll enough for you?

Minis are awesome, but come on folks. Limited means limited. Done that way for a reason.

I believe Insaniak said it best: Where that event happens to be located is kind of irrelevant. If it was in Melbourne, it would be equally unobtainable for many Australians.

I wanted to go to the Super Bowl - it's in the US but guess what? Couldn't afford to get to New Jersey.

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 insaniak wrote:

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
It's on topic. This is an Australian company making a product that Australians cannot get, yet people half the world away can get.

It's an Australian company making a product that only those people who attend a specific event can get.

Where that event happens to be located is kind of irrelevant. If it was in Melbourne, it would be equally unobtainable for many Australians.

But that's kind of the point. It's a way of encouraging people to attend that event.

Agreed. I'm living in America (and a former resident of metro area Adepticon is held) and I have no special way of getting the mini beyond that of any Aussie. It's an event mini and not tied to some other contract or deal like a Kickstarter. If you want it, choose one of the following...

1) Go to the event.

2) Make a deal with someone going to the event via your friend's list or a swap shop thread.

3) Buy it off of the secondary market.

Oh, and since HBMC is quoted, I'll add his trademark:

4) Profit!

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Vic is gonna make a mint when she does female guard.....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6565684.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6565684.page GMT
Now, maybe CanCon should get it's own mini as well, but that's up to CanCon and the people they want to talk to/commission. (Canberra club guys, this is a good idea to do since you're the largest con in the southern hemisphere... even if I can't get up to it from Taswegia!)

On the positive side, you WILL see 'em up on ebay afterwards like with any other limited edition thing, so there's always hope.

Anyway, back to work for me if I'm to have any hope of getting some nifty things finished (at least the models for them) by the time of the new Guard 'dex!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6566154.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6566154.page GMT
Maybe if I smile nicely at Vic?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6566220.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6566220.page GMT
Long story short, there are a lot--a lot--of smaller sellers and manufacturers out there who are all great people and who really deserve my money, so it saves me a lot of money whenever one of them gives me even the most minor, selfish reason to associate them with a sense of 'nope'.

If we are just talking about Vic here, rather than the larger topic of 'I only want it because you can't have it' items, then she's pretty safe. Her models are great quality and fulfill an untapped niche, so they should do pretty well. The limited edition thing won't make that big of a difference for me, even if I sympathize with my offended Australian brothers. I was planning to buy a bunch last Christmas, but they didn't come out. Therefore, I will almost certainly buy a bunch next Christmas, when I have more spending money. You know, unless the DFG Black Widows come out and scratch my proverbial professional-women-soldiers itch first...

 Uriels_Flame wrote:
I will buy one, record myself melting it, and make it my new pic.

Troll enough for you?

Only if you use a Nightmare Edition Lord Chompy Bits as her scenic base.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6566625.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6566625.page GMT
Though I'm not a fan of that figure, I am honestly stoked at the squads that Vic's going to be producing. Will the figures go along well with the old school metals? I'm so in if they are, and will probibly be stripping the old ones and coming up with a newer scheme for them. Between the Prisoners and that beastman crew, the sample so far really has me interested in scrounging up a couple of APC's, and some tanks for the new army I'm thinking up.


I won't get into the LE issue that Wierd crapped out, except to say that it was done and continues to be done horrible in concept and practice. If anything it ended up turning me off to LE figures entirly.


Kudos to Vic's talent. I want to buy a few more squads from you just to keep you in business. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6566681.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6566681.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Ha, just realized you guys beat me to it Thanks for the feedback and comments.

Hello, I am very excited to be able to show the 2014 LE Exclusive Adepticon miniature. If you are not going to Adepticon this year, fear not. She is the herald of things to come. This brave Color Sgt, as you see her here is only available at Adepticon, but will be joined by her sisters and brothers of the Arcadian rifles, in fully modular squads. A limited pre-sale will soon be announced, with first notification going to the email list subscribers. Watch this space for images and updates, you can join the Vic Minis mailing list here:
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/

side view of this girl please meow]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6569229.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6569229.page GMT
As muwhe said, their commissioning her to sculpt (not cast, as they do that) this mini gives her line exposure, allows her to attend the event- all positives.

Heck, if you want one and will pay to have it shipped to you, I'll pick one up for anyone who wants one (PM me). You'd likely do best having someone in your country do so, of course, but from Aus I know at least insaniak and Waaagh_Gonads are attending.

So, Azazel you can easily get the fig if you'd like it . The commission gives her range exposure, lets her attend the convention to get more exposure, and end result will be more miniatures created by her. It certainly got this thread rocking

Seriously lads, PM me if you want one, or look for a deal on eBay after the fact- that was actually the cheaper route to go for the Brushfire model last year (although that may not be the case with this mini).




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Finally, some of you have points about "LE figures generally", particularly Malifaux's (it actually put me off starting it). But if you want THIS limited edition figure, you can have it! So please no huge soap boxes in here . Just PM me or take one of the other routes posted above to easily get it.

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Thats an excellent looking figure there, and if the squads are that tight, I'd like to go on record and say I'd like a platoon deal, if your going to have one.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6569689.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6569689.page GMT I've been holding off ordering for awhile, but after this popped to the top of my list repeated times this weekend, I finally failed a Will save.

Penal Guard squad ordered. Really looking forward to seeing them up close and personal.
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 AlexHolker wrote:

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
I am torn on Limited Edition figures. As a collector I love them...

Why? Do you derive pleasure from the fact that other people can't have things they want?

To be blunt, as a collector yes, but if you are looking to peg your disappointment with limited edition items on the backs of evil collectors allow me to elaborate.

Personally, as in I am speaking as a regular guy and not a collector of toy soldiers, I don't relish that other people can't have an item because I am a selfish dick that likes to see people sad. Far from it. I'd love for everyone to have everything they ever wanted. That isn't realistic, but it would be nice. However, in regards to luxury items like toys and miniatures I ultimately don't care if you can't have something you want. We aren't talking about necessities like food or water that, when deprived of, cause people to suffer. Again, we are talking about luxury items that are merely for entertainment. You missing out on an item that I was able to get does give me a tickle--as a collector. Because it makes my collection stand out that much more from those who weren't able to add the new hotness to their collection.

Having a collection of anything is ultimately a passion project on the part of the collector. A frivolous passion project that eats up resources. When you, as a collector, meet like-minded people who share your passion for a thing it isn't unnatural to want to distinguish your collection from other such collections of things. LE items do just that. They allow collectors with expendable resources to make their passion projects a little shinier, a little more special.

Now the expenditure of resources can be in the time and money to attend an event, the skill need to win a prize at an event, or it can represent the additional money required to purchase LE items through middlemen. Either way, it allows one person's epeen to swing mightier than others who lack the resources to track down their missing baubles. It isn't personal, baby, it is just business.*




































*And we all know miniatures are serious business.

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Can't wait to see what awaits us!

Will there be any " special or assault" weapons coming out?
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 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
Either way, it allows one person's epeen to swing mightier than others who lack the resources to track down their missing baubles. It isn't personal, baby, it is just business.*

Generally, any products that encourage [e]peen swinging should be boycotted.

And I'm not just saying that because collector-driven marketing decisions are what made toy companies produce fewer Darth Vaders, Battlestar Galacticas, Optimus Primes, or whatever toy people actually would enjoy playing with, just so that collectors could have their mint condition box because they could afford a pallet full of the mooks, jawas, Caprica Ones, and Barricades that contained the one good toy. Well, maybe. Damn I hate collectors and the things toy companies do to fleece them.

*And we all know miniatures are serious business.

Hobbies keep us sane. Until the medication becomes unaffordably expensive.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6575575.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6575575.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:
She's a beauty vic!
Can't wait to see what awaits us!

Will there be any " special or assault" weapons coming out?

Thanks, yes, new weapons are currently at the printers.
I am planning to launch a pre-order for the Arcadians (girls and boys). Possibly shipping in May, depending on casting capacity.
Also looking at having a limited number of pre-release squads for sale at Adepticon, TBC.
I would love to have these available to everyone right now, but the reality of getting stuff cast means it will take a bit longer.
Cheers, V
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 BobtheInquisitor wrote:

And I'm not just saying that because collector-driven marketing decisions are what made toy companies produce fewer Darth Vaders, Battlestar Galacticas, Optimus Primes, or whatever toy people actually would enjoy playing with, just so that collectors could have their mint condition box because they could afford a pallet full of the mooks, jawas, Caprica Ones, and Barricades that contained the one good toy. Well, maybe. Damn I hate collectors and the things toy companies do to fleece them.

You had trouble finding Battlestars? I assume you're talking about the titanium line. Granted they weren't the majority of spots on the pegs but they just sat around unsold in stores locally for me. I didn't buy mine at a discount (they didn't languish that long) but I had no trouble finding multiples. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6576570.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6576570.page GMT FYI to anyone interested, I've had 4 people ask me to pick up the LE model for them at AdeptiCon. I'd be willing to do so for a few more people as well (was thinking to cap it at 6, but if more than that really NEED it, then I will oblige ).

Will be sending instructions later this week and would like to do so all in one go, so please message me if you want one.

I'd also just like to reiterate that these are, therefore, available to anyone that wants one, albiet it for a limited time... so, if you want one, please climb down off your "exclusive figures soapbox" and PM me, and you can have it ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6576626.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6576626.page GMT
Let's try that again. I've PM'd you Ri.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6577345.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6577345.page GMT

I'll be looking to get one of these, along with a squad or two, when I'm at Adepticon in April!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6577406.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6577406.page GMT . I've mostly been looking to do this for US folks, since the shipping is much cheaper, but will see if I can get one of the Australians attending to "smuggle" it back for you ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6577704.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6577704.page GMT

 Alpharius wrote:
Yes, yes, I'm sure it is the Forum's fault...

I'll be looking to get one of these, along with a squad or two, when I'm at Adepticon in April!

Look, lets call it 'interface error' and leave it at that?

Ok, or maybe the problem is more between the keyboard and the seat...

*shame*]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6577930.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6577930.page GMT WIP anywhere? Can't seem to find a pic that isn't tiny.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6578721.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6578721.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6578741.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6578741.page GMT LE model is fantastic! I wish I could make it this year but family commitments come first.

RiTides, I sent you a PM to see if you can help add to my massive IG army and Vic's minis are a wonderful part of the collection.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6579107.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6579107.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6581021.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6581021.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6581141.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6581141.page GMT

 RiTides wrote:
Just FYI to anyone interested, I've had 4 people ask me to pick up the LE model for them at AdeptiCon. I'd be willing to do so for a few more people as well (was thinking to cap it at 6, but if more than that really NEED it, then I will oblige ).

Will be sending instructions later this week and would like to do so all in one go, so please message me if you want one.

I'd also just like to reiterate that these are, therefore, available to anyone that wants one, albiet it for a limited time... so, if you want one, please climb down off your "exclusive figures soapbox" and PM me, and you can have it

You are a mentsch. I really appreciate your offer. I can't afford to accept it, but it really gets me here [points to chest cavity].


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You had trouble finding Battlestars? I assume you're talking about the titanium line. Granted they weren't the majority of spots on the pegs but they just sat around unsold in stores locally for me. I didn't buy mine at a discount (they didn't languish that long) but I had no trouble finding multiples.

Yeah. I couldn't find any in the many Targets and Walmarts I searched in SoCal and the bay area. Found some Pegasuses and a ton of Caprica One, though. I admit I stopped looking sometime around the midpoint of season 3...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6582297.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6582297.page GMT

Well, I've had 10 people contact me about the LE mini, so if 1 or 2 more want in on it I will add them in, but that's going to be about it!

I'm sure some will be on ebay for the first month or two after the convention for anyone who is in Bob's situation. Last year the minis were actually even cheaper that way, you would just be taking a small risk in betting that you could get one via that route.

I've PM'ed everyone who contacted me instructions now, so we should be good to go . I also told muwhe I was planning to do this and he was in favor of the idea, so there should be no issues. My only concern was vaguely remembering a "limit 5" on buying the LE minis; if that were the case I'll just have my roommate at the event buy the other 5 ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6584427.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6584427.page GMT

 Azazelx wrote:


Yeah. This and the broo quite frankly make me not want to buy any more of Vic's minis. Sure, they're great models, but they're premium priced (and in US dollars!) and there's no shortage of things I want to buy out there, so this kind of thing just drops Vic to the bottom of my pile.

Holy crap, that's awful that Vic would accept a commission from a game convention and get paid to produce a miniature. Saints Preserve Us from such arrogance!

Hey, you know what I bet? If an Australian convention wanted to commission a miniature from one of their local and wildly talented sculptors, I'd bet she'd agree! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6584590.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6584590.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6584810.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6584810.page GMT

 Splod wrote:
Hmm... Might get her started on a CanCon mini then

Can you pick me one up LOL ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6584934.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6584934.page GMT

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 Splod wrote:
I dunno... It'd be a CanCon exclusive

Of course I would.

I have a sister who lives in Australia would that score any points ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6584977.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6584977.page GMT

 Azazelx wrote:
Yeah. This and the broo quite frankly make me not want to buy any more of Vic's minis. Sure, they're great models, but they're premium priced (and in US dollars!) and there's no shortage of things I want to buy out there, so this kind of thing just drops Vic to the bottom of my pile.

More for the rest of us. I'm surprised by your reaction. I'm proud as hell of her. She's truly one of the few companies out there that listen to us and frankly seem to give a damn.

@Ri
PMed]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6585007.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6585007.page GMT
If money is more important than quality, there are many other model makers out there.

I know my hobby is expensive. I prefer to purchase models that fire my imagination and are fun to paint.

Vic has earned my money in the past and I have money sitting around with 'Arcadian' saved all over it .]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6585668.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6585668.page GMT but also available for sale through the convention website to generate funds and interest for all involved? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6585870.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6585870.page GMT

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
I don't get why convention minis have to be exclusive to people present at the convention. Couldn't they be part of the free swag bag for attendees but also available for sale through the convention website to generate funds and interest for all involved?

Some do just that. It would depend on what they intend the miniature to do for them... If they just want a few extra dollars in the till, the certainly website sales are an option. But if the miniature is intended as an incentive to encourage attendance, not so much.


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As one of the major independent miniature produces out their she is at the top of my list, you will always have my commitment to your range and money thanks and well done ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6586114.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6586114.page GMT

 insaniak wrote:
But if the miniature is intended as an incentive to encourage attendance, not so much.


There's also the added hassle of having to pack and ship orders, at a time when they're potentially rather busy organising a convention already...

I think that there is reason 1 and reason 2! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6586355.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6586355.page GMT
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Cant wait for the rest of the line. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6586898.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6586898.page GMT I don't get why convention minis have to be exclusive to people present at the convention. Couldn't they be part of the free swag bag for attendees but also available for sale through the convention website to generate funds and interest for all involved?

Ok, I’ll try and answer this and a few other questions. Sorry Vic for any further thread derailment.

1. We are extremely flexible in the way we work with sculptors and companies. Our goal is not to provide some ultra rare chase item that only a select few will have an opportunity to get.
2. Additionally, I know it seems intuitive that the reason we do these models would be to drive attendance. I am not sure that was really ever the case, but it certainly is not the case today. The AdeptiCon webcart goes live in November, and sells out of our “main” events in 24-48 hours this sort of giveaway item is never announced until months later as they get finalized. Sometimes they never get announced and just show up in the bag. The goal is really simple to provide something to our attendees, who are already coming, that is cool and awesome! If the model or some other swag bag giveaway has the side effect on motivating someone to come to and experience AdeptiCon great.

We can do the above in a number of ways but generally falls into two camps.

1. A company may provide something existing or design something special to give away at AdeptiCon. . In this case the company provides for the design, creation, production and packaging. The company because obviously they are baring all the costs retains complete ownership of the item. This can get pretty expensive, and can be out of reach for many smaller companies.

2. We can straight out commission a piece from a sculptor or company directly. In this case they get compensated for the design and creation of the product. AdeptiCon then handles the production and packaging. We are generally flexible in the marketing in these cases and work that into the arrangements. But in the end AdeptiCon retains the “rights” to what is produced because we principally shoulder the costs to do it.

Now, as to your question sure we certainly could sell the AdeptiCon models year round. But it creates really two issues.

1. When you sell merchandise year round. It creates more book work, and additional paperwork that we like to avoid. AdeptiCon is already a mind numbing amount of those involved, we all have real jobs, families etc..
2. Additionally when you sell or raffle items on the “internet” outside the context and boundaries of the event location. It can create “responsibilities and problems” that we generally like to avoid. Different locations and sometimes countries have different laws and regulations that we then would have to be on top of and in compliance. If you were going to do enough volume it might be worth it. However, more importantly ..
3. We do not want to be in competition with our sponsors and vendors. As such we limit the sale of these items to the show.


Again, I will state that anyone that really wants one of these should with little effort be able to get one. Victoria, those members of dakkadakka that, are attending and AdeptiCon will no doubt work to make that happen.

Hank Edley
AdeptiCon Director
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Adepticon is what it is. You really don't have to go to get one, just wait a bit and they will more then likly have a few more out there in generals.

Not interested in her, I think she needs more gunsor weapons options, but the style, crispness of the cast, and the lines on that figure really have me stoked for more of her mates.


Probibly going to paint them old school desert, or urban camo. I've got a squad of the old school plastic stormtroopers that would fit in pretty well with them as filler troops.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6587129.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6587129.page GMT Cheers, V
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Some more wonderful work from the talented Jake Schneider. This bike will be produced as a mount for the Vic Minis rough riders later this year. The finished model will come in four parts and also include stowage options. Model going to print soon, all feedback at this stage, very much appreciated. Cheers, Vic.

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James Wappel getting wonderfully creative with a rough rider + highlander kit combo. can't wait to see these guys at Adepticon



http://wappellious.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/ride-em-doggie.html]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6609606.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6609606.page GMT IG Codex?

I know it is probably too early to tell, or know for sure, but I certainly hope they are.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6609700.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6609700.page GMT

 Alpharius wrote:
Are Rough Riders for certain in the upcoming IG Codex?

I know it is probably too early to tell, or know for sure, but I certainly hope they are.

I don't think GW would take out that unit. They haven't had a new model since 2nd edition, but GW's been pretty good at keeping old models supported with rules; it's the new units without models that are the ones at risk!

The Arcadians look excellent, and those bikes look like fun mounts for them. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6609763.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6609763.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
feth feth feth feth feth, this just popped up on Facebook:

Some more wonderful work from the talented Jake Schneider. This bike will be produced as a mount for the Vic Minis rough riders later this year. The finished model will come in four parts and also include stowage options. Model going to print soon, all feedback at this stage, very much appreciated. Cheers, Vic.

These will be my first Vic purchase. Exactly what I've been looking for.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6609882.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6609882.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610040.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610040.page GMT
While the bike is neat, I really wish Victoria would sculpt some special weapons arms that could be used for the various regiments in her catalog. Those arms/weapons would be infinitely more useful than bikes, or heavy weapon gun carriages, especially for people making squads with the upcoming 6th edition Guard codex. Every Guard player will need not-meltas, not-plasmas, and not-flamers in their list. Fewer will want heavy weapons and rough riders (unless there are some monumentally better rules for those units in the new codex). It just seems like a missed opportunity for a one stop shopping experience leaving those weapon options off the table. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610204.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610204.page GMT

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
That squad does look great.

While the bike is neat, I really wish Victoria would sculpt some special weapons arms that could be used for the various regiments in her catalog. Those arms/weapons would be infinitely more useful than bikes, or heavy weapon gun carriages, especially for people making squads with the upcoming 6th edition Guard codex. Every Guard player will need not-meltas, not-plasmas, and not-flamers in their list. Fewer will want heavy weapons and rough riders (unless there are some monumentally better rules for those units in the new codex). It just seems like a missed opportunity for a one stop shopping experience leaving those weapon options off the table.

Yeah, I agree here. I can see myself buying some of her models, but I'd need meltas, plasma, and flamers to really consider it on anything other than a one off or goof.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610212.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610212.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610376.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610376.page GMT

Are there more special weapons options, or shotgun arms?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610483.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610483.page GMT

 Grot 6 wrote:
shotgun arms?

Those too!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610506.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610506.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610552.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610552.page GMT GW website anymore. I don't have any "insider knowledge" but rather am making an educated guess based on the removal of units from the Nid codex that didn't have models to sell.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610613.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610613.page GMT

 warboss wrote:
While I do like the look of the bike and really wanted to make a squad of them about 5 years ago, I'd be hesitant to do so now. Getting rid of rough riders from the rumored upcoming codex is a realistic probability seeing as how they don't sell Attilans on the GW website anymore. I don't have any "insider knowledge" but rather am making an educated guess based on the removal of units from the Nid codex that didn't have models to sell.

this would be a first though, to remove a unit that has had rules and models for decades (since Rogue Trader, even), with no really clear "counts as" possibility.

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 Polonius wrote:

 warboss wrote:
While I do like the look of the bike and really wanted to make a squad of them about 5 years ago, I'd be hesitant to do so now. Getting rid of rough riders from the rumored upcoming codex is a realistic probability seeing as how they don't sell Attilans on the GW website anymore. I don't have any "insider knowledge" but rather am making an educated guess based on the removal of units from the Nid codex that didn't have models to sell.

this would be a first though, to remove a unit that has had rules and models for decades (since Rogue Trader, even), with no really clear "counts as" possibility.

You mean like they did with the griffon?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610665.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610665.page GMT

 warboss wrote:

 Polonius wrote:

 warboss wrote:
While I do like the look of the bike and really wanted to make a squad of them about 5 years ago, I'd be hesitant to do so now. Getting rid of rough riders from the rumored upcoming codex is a realistic probability seeing as how they don't sell Attilans on the GW website anymore. I don't have any "insider knowledge" but rather am making an educated guess based on the removal of units from the Nid codex that didn't have models to sell.

this would be a first though, to remove a unit that has had rules and models for decades (since Rogue Trader, even), with no really clear "counts as" possibility.

You mean like they did with the griffon?

I used mine as a basilisk, which was IMO a pretty clear counts as. They also kept the rules in the IA books.

I see your point, but I struggle to think of any comparable way to get any use out of Rough Rider models. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610677.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610677.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610687.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610687.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610692.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610692.page GMT

austinitor wrote:
@Polonius: why not use the DKK lists? I have 20 of her not-Mordians cavalry bodies, arms, heads, and lances, and if they get Squatted, that's what I'll do.

Oh, I"m not worried about it. I haven't used rough riders since 4th edition. No area terrain hurt them hard, and no charging from reserves was the death blow.

I have, literally, 13,000 points of IG. I have plenty to play with regardless of the new codex. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610700.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610700.page GMT

 Polonius wrote:

I used mine as a basilisk, which was IMO a pretty clear counts as. They also kept the rules in the IA books.

I see your point, but I struggle to think of any comparable way to get any use out of Rough Rider models.

And the removal of them a model that hasn't recieved an update in 20 years and is no longer offered for sale (a much less safe bet than the griffon was since it was as modern as any other IG tank kit and available for sale right before getting erased) doesn't change their presence in the IA books. Again.. this is just my educated guess but if we don't start hearing rumors of a plastic kit for the unit coming very soon after the codex then I'd expect them to be relegated to IA FW ally status. Much like your griffon doubled as a basilisk, your attilans suddenly sprout bionics and double as DKK. Buying bikes as a counts as for a unit that is no longer sold by GW is a risky purchase IMO until they're confirmed in the upcoming codex. YMMV. I'd have killed for a resin kit like this a few years ago and still have dozens of pics from online searches about converting them but I wouldn't do it today until I saw them in the codex.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610719.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610719.page GMT

The sarge in particular looks great. He really brings to mind some of the character that those old Guard models had. *Also just noticed the second guy from the right has what looks like a pack of cigarettes stuck in the band of his helmet, that's a pretty awesome one too!.

Vic wrote:Hi, thanks for all the feedback on the concept sketch. I have been working with the ever patient Jake Schneider on this new Las Gun. It will have a sight and bayonet option and we are working on a shorter variant with a folded stock. Also, up and coming is an auto gun version and a digital sculpt of the Plasma Gun sketch previewed recently.
Cheers, V

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 vic wrote:
A little preview. Soon to be available for pre-order, the brave boys of the Arcadian Rifles, Vic Minis latest fully modular squad. They will soon be joined by their equally indomitable female comrades. watch this space.
Cheers, V

Those look fantastic. Very characterful.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610868.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6610868.page GMT
I almost want tos crap and sell my current Guard army.....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6611872.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6611872.page GMT In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....
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 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, big release coming this week.
In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....

Awesome! Can't wait to see how they look with some arms attached.

I've gotta say, I like the look of all of them. The plasma pistol looks a little weedy, but then again it's actually able to be held in one hand unlike how most GW plasma pistols are. Some of those things are the size of a toaster oven ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612069.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612069.page GMT IG. I really like the look of the knife.
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 stanman wrote:
Didn't Gravis already offer up nearly identical bikes about 6 months ago?

He's had bikes and Heavy Weapons out for some time now (I have them) but more choices are always good. My squad of Curious Constructs bikes uses Vic's resin pith helmet with goggles heads. You cam mix and match to your heart's content.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612236.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612236.page GMT
Vic, here's a request which should be easy for you: Arcadian arms with carbines. I'm a fan of shorter rifles. They would be awesome! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612387.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612387.page GMT
At the risk of sounding snarky... if by "Didn't Gravis already offer up nearly identical bikes about 6 months ago?" you mean "has two wheels", then yes. Then again, that also means a Vespa is the same as a Harley, and a BMW is a Yamaha.

In regards to the left/right question - Victoria and I already have something planned to address this. (And by "Victoria and I", I mean, she told me to deal with it and I am in the process of complying).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612461.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612461.page GMT

stanman wrote:Didn't Gravis already offer up nearly identical bikes about 6 months ago?

alphaecho wrote:

 stanman wrote:
Didn't Gravis already offer up nearly identical bikes about 6 months ago?

He's had bikes and Heavy Weapons out for some time now (I have them) but more choices are always good. My squad of Curious Constructs bikes uses Vic's resin pith helmet with goggles heads. You cam mix and match to your heart's content.

faolan wrote:
At the risk of sounding snarky... if by "Didn't Gravis already offer up nearly identical bikes about 6 months ago?" you mean "has two wheels", then yes. Then again, that also means a Vespa is the same as a Harley, and a BMW is a Yamaha.

To add my 2 pence on that particular topic (actually my bikes have been out for about a year now) as with the Heavy Weapons question I completely agree that more choice is only a good thing, both for the individual hobbiest and for 'the industry'. It means more options for us as hobbiests, and continues to drive improvements in whats available - I'll certainly be revisiting my own bikes in the future. In terms of aesthetics, well we're all working from similar themes, similarities are unavoidable (I also know Jake went to some lengths to avoid too many similarities), and finally its always worth noting I was'nt the first to offer Guard appropriate Bikes either, there are at least a couple of other offerings at least out there as well if you look at other similar businesses.

Now I don't know if thats a common view for everyone in the said industry, but it is mine (though I'd not go as far as to put myself in the same league as the likes of Vic), and thats while you'll find from the outset when Vic first dropped her Victorian Roughriders they appeared on my blog popular Praetorian IG blog alongside my own offerings. Certainly I've had plenty of communications with Vic in the past, right down to recommending Jake to her in fact. I've similar links and communications with the likes of Mad Robot, Zinge Industries, Anvil and others. In my mind its how things work.



Anyway, as I've said to Jake before, very nice work, and further more can't wait to see more of Vic's Arcadians!

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 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, big release coming this week.
In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....

Oooooooow Shiney

Needless to say I like the look of these.

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There are several companies with similar lines this cant be helped, but that also gives options which is greatly appreciated and needed. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612618.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612618.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612641.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6612641.page GMT

 vic wrote:
A little preview. Soon to be available for pre-order, the brave boys of the Arcadian Rifles, Vic Minis latest fully modular squad. They will soon be joined by their equally indomitable female comrades. watch this space.
Cheers, V

The return of classic cadian!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6613123.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6613123.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6613614.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6613614.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6613671.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6613671.page GMT



I can make these guys now!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6613934.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6613934.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, big release coming this week.
In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....

Yes! Thank you for bringing these out. I love the retro feel of that energy gun.







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 faolan wrote:
Alright, so there are rumours of them striking the rough riders from the 'dex. There's also rumours about a plastic rough riders kit, so really, your guess is as good as mine.

At the risk of sounding snarky... if by "Didn't Gravis already offer up nearly identical bikes about 6 months ago?" you mean "has two wheels", then yes. Then again, that also means a Vespa is the same as a Harley, and a BMW is a Yamaha.

In regards to the left/right question - Victoria and I already have something planned to address this. (And by "Victoria and I", I mean, she told me to deal with it and I am in the process of complying).

Can't wait to see how the lefty versions turn out man. The weapons look excellent.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6614389.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6614389.page GMT

Spoiler:

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Really excited to see more from you Vic. Would be good to see some more special weapon options, to give people a wider variety of choices for that grim-dark game.

I've been looking for some transports to fit with your Highlanders, and am thinking of butchering some C8 Morris Tractors. Of course, I wouldn't have to if you made some of your own
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sockwithaticket wrote:

Spoiler:

I can make these guys now!

My next company commander is going to be patterned after that sarge with the goggles, the taped bolter mags and the crazed battlecry

And yes I will be buying a squad of female Acadians when they come out just to make my army a little less of a sausagefest.... Love your work Vic, keep it up, its fun to see what an artist is working on. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6615827.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6615827.page GMT


"Just added the Van Diemen's World Devil's Sgt. Arms to the store".
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/devils-sgt-arms-with-machete]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6616849.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6616849.page GMT
Especially considering I live in Van Dieman's Land ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6616860.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6616860.page GMT

 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
from facebook

Spoiler:

"Just added the Van Diemen's World Devil's Sgt. Arms to the store".
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/devils-sgt-arms-with-machete

"Machete" ... now I need to make a new Marbo/Harker/other IG char:
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Those Arcadians are spot on. When the female version drops will you be offering up a mixed squad too?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617395.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617395.page GMT In the meantime, the great Jake Schneider has been busy. Check out this amazing tank he has designed and sculpted. It is roughly the size of a Leman Russ, and has interchangeable tracks. This would be the biggest project Vic Minis has ever produced, Jake and I would love to hear your feedback and can't wait to produce this as a fine resin kit. Comments please
Cheers, V
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Are the weapon mounts interchangeable though?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617787.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617787.page GMT
Love the coaxial weapon replacing the pintle mount, and the slightly more practical turret to main gun ratio... Although I think the hull gun protrudes too far.

Any plans to fit sponsons on it?

And any idea of a ballpark price?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617788.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617788.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617793.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617793.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617805.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617805.page GMT something going on there. What that something is though, I'm not sure.

Here's a few thoughts.
- Interesting mix of soft and hard angles. The hull has got nice hard angles while the copula and hull front is nice and rounded. This could be the something I mentioned above. Still don't know yet.
- I like that it's got a long almost rectangular Chimera shaped body as opposed to the leany square that the Leman Russ has.
- It's got a nice kind of WW2 aesthetic going for it, yet it still has a sci-fi kind of feel to it. I think it's the space-agey looking gun on the hull and round copula that does it.
- Would this tank kit have a range of weapon options? If so, then what kind of weapons?
- What does "interchangeable tracks" mean? Will there be a range of tracks available at some point or will you be offering wheels as well? I'm not quite sure what interchangeable tracks means. This could just be me being dense though.
- Considering that GW Leman Russes are grossly overpriced at $83AUD what kind of price are we looking at for this tank here? Rough estimate even?


- Lastly, and rather unrelatedly. The trooper used for scale. He is a glimpse at a possible future release? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617806.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617806.page GMT
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I've tried my hardest to keep the look, while keeping things in the right shape/sizes to work in place of... other.... things.

There has been a lot of thought put into interchangeability of weapons, and while I'm not in a position to comment (damn that leash!), rest assured that such concerns have been taken into account.

As I can't really go into details (yet!), I'll have to ask you to trust me on this, as I am a modeller myself and I always taken into account what would I want in a kit/figure/gun/bag.

I started 3d modelling and sculpting as a gamer, albeit originally for computer games, and refined it into productionable stuff so that I could have things I would want to play with around.

Victoria and I are very much eye to eye on many things, and most importantly are these two principles: design things you want to play with/paint/have on your shelf, and modularity.

So, knowing what you do about V's figures and options and swapping stuff around, I will let you make your own educated guesses as to what may be in store for this beastie.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617906.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617906.page GMT
If it is a Leman proxy I'll advise you to make the turret a little bit wider, just to accomodate every crew member comfortably.
And maybe do the track a little bit wider, just to give it a more "aggressive" feeling.

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 faolan wrote:
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Awesome, thanks for the reply! I've got nothing but good faith in this model now. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617926.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617926.page GMT
1.) I'd like it if the main gun was perhaps a slightly smaller caliber, and the barrel were perhaps a bit longer. Though, perhaps this is the short barrelled siege gun, and not the main battle cannon.

2.) Not crazy about the hex bolts instead of smaller rivets, but I know sometimes things can look "off" in CAD and look alright on the tabletop.

3.) The twin pintle-mount gun seems a little too long. I think either the forward part of the barrel should extend further into the shroud, or the shroud should extend further into the barrel, but not equidistant as they are now.

The rest of it I really like a lot. The tanks on the rear, the heat vents for the engine, the styling, they're all really nice looking. Interchangeable tracks? Bananas! I can't wait to get one of these.

What are the vent things in the side armor for on the original tank?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617929.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617929.page GMT

 Ouze wrote:

What are the vent things in the side armor for on the original tank?

Don't take me only addressing this particular part as dismissing the rest, but like I said, currently there's only so much I can say!

The "vent things" on the original side armour are sand/soil dumps - a lot of it can get carried up on the return trip, and if the track armour (which is basically what this is, an early side skirt that's in addition to the main armour behind the track) was solid, it would eventually clog up and stop the tracks/tear the hell out of them.

It is, to me, a very distinctive feature of the tank, gives it personality.

Also, coincidentally, it could be a good way to sneak in/on sponson based weapons...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617940.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617940.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617951.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617951.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617964.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6617964.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments,
In the meantime, the great Jake Schneider has been busy. Check out this amazing tank he has designed and sculpted. It is roughly the size of a Leman Russ, and has interchangeable tracks. This would be the biggest project Vic Minis has ever produced, Jake and I would love to hear your feedback and can't wait to produce this as a fine resin kit. Comments please
Cheers, V

Really liking that tank, kinda hoping the final model isn't too far off from that.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618001.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618001.page GMT
What about the little guy in front of the tank?????? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618008.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618008.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618011.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618011.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618309.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618309.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618319.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618319.page GMT

The turret cupola looks a bit too tall, and I would probably angle the hull and turret sides a bit more, to give it a look that's somewhere between WW2 and modern. I would also hope for some stowage bins and interchangeable guns. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618368.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618368.page GMT

 prowla wrote:
If the guy is 28mm, the tank is way too big. I'm pretty sure it's just a scale error, unless that hull mounted gun is supposed to be a 75mm

The turret cupola looks a bit too tall, and I would probably angle the hull and turret sides a bit more, to give it a look that's somewhere between WW2 and modern. I would also hope for some stowage bins and interchangeable guns.

Don't forget, it's also heroic scale, so some exaggeration for effect is definitely going on. It's a downright lovely tank though, I really like it. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618555.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618555.page GMT
Beautiful tank! I can't wait to get my hands on it.

Still waiting for the female Tannenburg soldiers to round out my infantry, then I'll pick up a dozen of the heavy weapons, and half a dozen Matildas.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618562.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618562.page GMT Have you and Jake given any thought to doing a not-Centaur?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618563.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618563.page GMT

austinitor wrote:
Love it.
Have you and Jake given any thought to doing a not-Centaur?

Like those little tracked jobs in WWII that the brits used? Bren gun carriers - so adorable ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618579.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618579.page GMT
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.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618601.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618601.page GMT

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.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618773.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618773.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618829.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6618829.page GMT
LADIES ARE ON PREORDER TOO

http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/


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]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619789.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619789.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619804.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619804.page GMT 2) Buy male squad
3) Mix as required
4) Enjoy 20 of Vic's awesome miniatures!

*Edit* Still waiting for female Tannenburg!

Oh, and those awesome heavy weapon carriages.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619808.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619808.page GMT
Also, yay! for the Adepticon standard bearer being released in resin (if only briefly). Thanks for making that happen, Vic!

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 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
Where is the "delicious" gif when you need it?

Also, yay! for the Adepticon standard bearer being released in resin (if only briefly). Thanks for making that happen, Vic!

I normally reserve it for the autrocities committed by Raging Heroes, but in this case..





Ordered me a standard bearer, yay!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619834.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619834.page GMT

 Blacksails wrote:
1) Buy female squad
2) Buy male squad
3) Mix as required
4) Enjoy 20 of Vic's awesome miniatures!

*Edit* Still waiting for female Tannenburg!

Oh, and those awesome heavy weapon carriages.

Not enough cashola to get 20 :(

guess il be getting them part by part. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619849.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619849.page GMT 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


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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]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619891.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619891.page GMT

Also, another vote for a tank based on the universal carrier- love that little vehicle! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619918.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619918.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
I just noticed that the men have a new torso.

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

Yes thats correct, the resin ones have a little variations.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619937.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619937.page GMT
Very nice sculpts good luck with the sales.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619939.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619939.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619948.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619948.page GMT

 Armorum Ferrum wrote:
Pre ordered my female colour sergeant - Thanks Vic for the opportunity for people that can't attend Adepticon !

Seconded.

got me a 10 man fem squad and the sergeant. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619965.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6619965.page GMT

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!).


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Will you have any for sale at Adepticon?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620194.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620194.page GMT
My bad, you meant the squads- yeah, the email also said there will be limited numbers of the squads available too. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620199.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620199.page GMT

Haighus wrote:
There will be 100 resin ones for sale at Adepticon according to the email Vic sent out.

100 resin sets, or models?

Split evenly between Male and Female?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620205.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620205.page GMT

Automatically Appended Next Post:
They are also gonna be on the Secret Weapon Minis booth apparently.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620215.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620215.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620221.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620221.page GMT Thanks for the great feedback.

cincydooley wrote:These look absolutely fantastic.

Will you have any for sale at Adepticon?

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.
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 vic wrote:

Thanks for the great feedback.

cincydooley wrote:These look absolutely fantastic.

Will you have any for sale at Adepticon?

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!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620292.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620292.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620360.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620360.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620371.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620371.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620389.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620389.page GMT PLEASE get the rifle arms up so weirdos like me can build a smaller mixed squad for a reasonable price sooner rather than later.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620438.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620438.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620511.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620511.page GMT
Vic, another request: Arcadian/generic 28mm unhelmeted female heads. Microart studios no longer make theirs, Shadowforge's are a bit too small.

I'm sure yours would be perfect and you can sell them for use with the female Tannenburgers. And Female Van Diemens, and Female Border World Rangers and Female Victorian Guard and Female Penal Guard <wink wink>]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620788.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620788.page GMT
Thanks Vic.


And those Arcadians look amazing!

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General Hobbs wrote:


Vic, another request: Arcadian/generic 28mm unhelmeted female heads. Microart studios no longer make theirs, Shadowforge's are a bit too small.

I'm sure yours would be perfect and you can sell them for use with the female Tannenburgers. And Female Van Diemens, and Female Border World Rangers and Female Victorian Guard and Female Penal Guard <wink wink>

Actually those old heads are available again from Basicks: http://basicks.eu/shop/index.php?id_product=207&controller=product&id_lang=1]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620892.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620892.page GMT

 Dr Mathias wrote:
They look great, just placed my first Victoria Miniatures order

This.

And thank you for putting the Adepticon lady up.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620905.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620905.page GMT http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8774376/sma012-heroic-scale-female-heads.html



Sadly out of stock right now, but they'll be restocked soon enough!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620909.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620909.page GMT IG force yet, but will probably buy some anyway because they're such lovely minis.

Keep up the great work!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620963.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6620963.page GMT
I'd rather give Vic my money, but thanks for those referrals to bare heads!
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Those squads look fantastic. If I decide to keep playing guard (and 40k), I may have to find a way to make an army based on them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624280.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624280.page GMT Many thanks,
Here's a few more pics.







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 JB wrote:
The female head set appears to have two separate listings available for pre-order. Is there any difference between them or just an error on the web page?

There is only one, that is an error, I'll check it out. Thanks, V]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624411.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624411.page GMT Made my preorder! Oh Vic, I also ordered a color sergeant separately, If its better for you to combine the two, do I need to get you the order numbers?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624412.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624412.page GMT

General Hobbs wrote:


Made my preorder! Oh Vic, I also ordered a color sergeant separately, do you need my order numbers if it would be easier for you to combine them?

Thanks for the orders, yes I will combine them, I should be able to work it out.
Cheers,
V
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Not sure about the tank. While I like that tank and am pleased to see a grimdarkified version, I kind of picture it as a Space Marine vehicle more than an IG one. I think I'd rather see it more tech'd out with smoother armor and less rivets. It does look good though and looks loads better than a Leman Russ.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624517.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624517.page GMT
Just curious! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624519.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624519.page GMT GW troopers.
I enjoy reading the background fluff on the site for the other troop types, and wonder if there will soon be Arcadian fluff to read ???]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624825.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6624825.page GMT LE mini and it's availability.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625015.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625015.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625025.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625025.page GMT

And just note guys, this mini is in resin for $20 while the one sold at AdeptiCon will be in metal for $10. So, for the folks in the US who signed up for me to pick one up for them (about 10 in all) I think it still makes sense to do so. Then you can check out the mini and if you like it, order the units from vic

Obviously, if anyone who did ask me to pick up one for them would like to be refunded and order the resin version instead, just let me know! But I think having both options available is great, and agreed with Azazelx, thank you to Vic and Muwhe for making that happen ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625175.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625175.page GMT GW is making plastic ogryns they are likely to have super awesome rules so everyone will want to buy them. Can you please make Arcadian ogryns that don't look as stupid as GW's? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625192.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625192.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625417.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625417.page GMT
Right now I'm waiting on a tax return so I can make an order, and hoping those awesome new weapons will be out when it comes time to do so.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625834.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625834.page GMT
just saw the website, getting my scratch together for a few as well.


Excellent work, they really look like they gel together as a unit, as well. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625879.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625879.page GMT . But it's great that they allowed victoria miniatures to cast some in resin for a limited time to sell with the units, too... those units look better than almost any other guard models I've seen, imo.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625999.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6625999.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
I noticed that the guys have an armoured plate on each shoulder, while quite a few girls only have one on their left arm, is there a reason for this?

Just curious!

Not really a specific reason, some of the girls have both, I found the shoulder plates bulked up the outline a bit too much. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6626112.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6626112.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments,
In the meantime, the great Jake Schneider has been busy. Check out this amazing tank he has designed and sculpted. It is roughly the size of a Leman Russ, and has interchangeable tracks. This would be the biggest project Vic Minis has ever produced, Jake and I would love to hear your feedback and can't wait to produce this as a fine resin kit. Comments please
Cheers, V

Wow, the. Trench raiders are going to get some heavy support!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6626915.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6626915.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6626943.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6626943.page GMT
I was just looking at some Matilda's painted up in the Caunter scheme.

Yes!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6627102.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6627102.page GMT
I like the look of the tank but not tanks main gun. It looks a bit small. I would recommend a sponson option as well.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6627600.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6627600.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Statuesque Miniatures also has some lovely heroic scale heads: http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8774376/sma012-heroic-scale-female-heads.html



Sadly out of stock right now, but they'll be restocked soon enough!

Do you know if there are any other good female bare head swaps that could be mixed in with the helmets? These all sort of look like Greta van Susteren. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6627618.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6627618.page GMT

 Ouze wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
Statuesque Miniatures also has some lovely heroic scale heads: http://www.statuesqueminiatures.co.uk/p/8774376/sma012-heroic-scale-female-heads.html



Sadly out of stock right now, but they'll be restocked soon enough!

Do you know if there are any other good female bare head swaps that could be mixed in with the helmets? These all sort of look like Greta van Susteren.

As someone who begged Vic to make female guard, I can say I've done countless searches for female heads. As my ignorance of these heads shows, there may be more out there. But what I've found is skimpy. The Micro Arts studiio ones are decent. You cann get hairless female heads from Hasslefree and I think Reaper. Chapter House had some, not sure if they do. Shadowforge also sells some and female guard conversion kits, but the heads are small and the slimmer torsos don't scale up with the male legs and man hands of the GW figures.

Otherwise no, the pickings are slim. Thank God Vic finally did these figures. Other companies have done female space infantry, but none have done whole squads with this quality and diversity, that fits in with the grimdark look.

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These Arcadians are probably the nicest (not) Imperial Guard I've ever seen.

I'm not playing 40K these days (and don't even have a guard army) so it's hard to find a good excuse to pick these up. Nonetheless, I've ordered the color sergeant to make sure I don't miss out, and I'll be getting the rest once I'm done painting her up. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6627792.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6627792.page GMT

angryboy2k wrote:
It needs to be said, so I'm going to say it.

These Arcadians are probably the nicest (not) Imperial Guard I've ever seen.

I'm not playing 40K these days (and don't even have a guard army) so it's hard to find a good excuse to pick these up. Nonetheless, I've ordered the color sergeant to make sure I don't miss out, and I'll be getting the rest once I'm done painting her up.

Could always make a small platoon for killteam games or the Heralds of Ruin rules. That's the main excuse I use to buy more IG stuff I don't *need* Only reason I haven't bought in yet is because I'm waiting to see how the new "lasgun" arms look and whether I want them or the original design. I plan on using my tax return to get a good sized group of guys

Also, interested in what's going on with that guy standing in front of the tank. He looks almost like a test figure put together to show off some WIP bitz. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6627831.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6627831.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
I noticed that the guys have an armoured plate on each shoulder, while quite a few girls only have one on their left arm, is there a reason for this?

Just curious!

Not really a specific reason, some of the girls have both, I found the shoulder plates bulked up the outline a bit too much.

Thanks for answering and looking at the models with and without, makes sense, thanks!


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Could always make a small platoon for killteam games or the Heralds of Ruin rules. That's the main excuse I use to buy more IG stuff I don't *need* Only reason I haven't bought in yet is because I'm waiting to see how the new "lasgun" arms look and whether I want them or the original design. I plan on using my tax return to get a good sized group of guys

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 BrookM wrote:

 vic wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
I'm tempted to give the whole Colonial Marine camo pattern another go with a squad or two of these for a future Zone Mortalis game.

Do you have a paint guide for Colonial Marines?




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 Slinky wrote:
Couldn't resist getting a colour sergeant

My next army plan was going to use Vic's "Victorian" guard, but now I'm leaning towards Arcadians. Tricky, tricky

Make a mixed regiment. My army's core will be Arcadians, but a couple of the veteran squads will be Catachans, Border World Rangers, Van Diemans Landers...I'm also using other Guard regiments to represent differing models for different units....Kanak Skull Takers will be my death cult assassins, Squats will be my flame thrower squads, Beastmen w ill be Veterans with Grenadiers doctrine ( if that is still around in the next book, doubt it), so on and so forth.

That way I get variety, a nd it will let me make some unique looking models and not have everything look so uniform.

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 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments,
In the meantime, the great Jake Schneider has been busy. Check out this amazing tank he has designed and sculpted. It is roughly the size of a Leman Russ, and has interchangeable tracks. This would be the biggest project Vic Minis has ever produced, Jake and I would love to hear your feedback and can't wait to produce this as a fine resin kit. Comments please
Cheers, V

Meowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww~
Nice tank with a WW2 feel. but no sponson weapons mew!
Does it uses Vickers 6-ton suspension systems ?
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 Slinky wrote:
Couldn't resist getting a colour sergeant

My next army plan was going to use Vic's "Victorian" guard, but now I'm leaning towards Arcadians. Tricky, tricky

I'm doing a guard army representing all four US Armed forces as different platoons. Perhaps you could have platoons or vets of differing eras of British armed forces?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6629139.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6629139.page GMT DFG and GW... DFG and Vic, definitely two of my favourite mini makers both in mentality and quality! Love the annotations under the minis too ; p

An army of militia - Vic Arcadians, stormtroopers - DFG Stormtroopers and heavy infantry - DFG Valkir would be a sight to see I think. It looks like the scales match nicely. DFG are a touch taller, but the proportions seem the same, and any slight differences are easily written off to the full body armour. Plus DFG APCs and 15/28mm levi's... just need good looking air power from somewhere!

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
I actually prefer metal to resin for some strange reason, so I'm perfectly fine with the Adepticon one.

There's definitely pros and cons to each material and I 100% understand why you'd go for metal.

 RiTides wrote:
Well, I think for a standard bearer metal does have some advantages, and since it's cheaper that's also one

A viable option is to have a metal rod for the standard pole, especially when it looks completely unadorned like this one seems to be and resin for the rest of the model. I've got that with a few resin kits, helps cut down on that nasty warping and snapping.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630630.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630630.page GMT



look at this Stug track. the frontal pair of wheels in the track has teeth!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630664.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630664.page GMT
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 vic wrote:
What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V

If I remember right there was a lot of interest in female Tannenburgers when you first showed the WIP pic on one.

I personally would be mostly interested in Devils, Rangers, or Tannenburg. No real preference.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630748.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630748.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630750.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630750.page GMT Female: Rangers, Penal, More Arcadian/generic types that can be used for all of them. Officers for example.

Would love to see fill in figures for your ranges in the style of each parent regiment....I mean things like tank drivers, artillery crew...not sure if what you have so far is compatible....





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I could imagine a female Devil trooper making a great Ripley look alike.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630853.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630853.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630864.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630864.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630865.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630865.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630868.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630868.page GMT
If I could make a wish, female Napoleonic era Hussar style uniforms. Dolman, Pelisse and all that would be fantastic, not just for rough riders...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630889.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630889.page GMT

 vic wrote:
What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V

Van Diemen's World Devils please! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630929.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6630929.page GMT
I'd like to do them as Kiwis instead of Aussies,

I know the NZ troops in WW1 originally wore their slouch hats same as the Aussies, but the squeezer becam iconic after the Wellingtons stand on Chunuk Bair.


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 carlos13th wrote:
I really like that the female miniatures look like women in military gear rather than the stripper with gun approach that most female miniatures seem to be.

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 Slinky wrote:

 carlos13th wrote:
I really like that the female miniatures look like women in military gear rather than the stripper with gun approach that most female miniatures seem to be.

Fully agreed.

Me too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631089.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631089.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631091.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631091.page GMT
Penal(ess) legion females could be cool. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631227.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631227.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631240.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631240.page GMT

 vic wrote:
What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V

Rangers and Penals are my vote.
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 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments,
In the meantime, the great Jake Schneider has been busy. Check out this amazing tank he has designed and sculpted. It is roughly the size of a Leman Russ, and has interchangeable tracks. This would be the biggest project Vic Minis has ever produced, Jake and I would love to hear your feedback and can't wait to produce this as a fine resin kit. Comments please
Cheers, V

Looks SOOOOO much better than the Lemon Puff but I assume it's closer in size to the Chimera?
Would still be great in my renegade army though whatever it's size.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631266.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631266.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631442.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631442.page GMT

 vic wrote:
What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V

... Broolians?

In all seriousness, I'd probably like to see female rangers next, would go well next to my post-apocalyptic dudes ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631481.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631481.page GMT

Highland girls in miniskirt

 bubber wrote:

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments,
In the meantime, the great Jake Schneider has been busy. Check out this amazing tank he has designed and sculpted. It is roughly the size of a Leman Russ, and has interchangeable tracks. This would be the biggest project Vic Minis has ever produced, Jake and I would love to hear your feedback and can't wait to produce this as a fine resin kit. Comments please
Cheers, V

Looks SOOOOO much better than the Leman Russ but I assume it's closer in size to the Chimera?
Would still be great in my renegade army though whatever it's size.

It suits better with Loyalist armored company. but will the track pieces be the same as classic Imperial Armor?

PS: please tolerate feline gesture ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631541.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631541.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631574.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631574.page GMT
Besides, I'd love to see some weirder regiments, what about humans who've been enslaved by Orcs or evil daemonic entities? Or humans who have joined an anime inspired race?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631581.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631581.page GMT
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 carlos13th wrote:
I really like that the female miniatures look like women in military gear rather than the stripper with gun approach that most female miniatures seem to be.

Man, the urge to link to bikini-zons further down the page is overwhelming, you know that right?

Now then, since we're talking about *good* minis, here's the handful in my head.

First, I'd shrink the main body gun on the Matilda to about half that long. It looks a tad clumsy projected out so far. Teh turret's fine and the body's faboo, just that one, let's say Heavy Bolter, that's a small flaw.

For new stuff, Arcadian Command and Arcadian Heavies seem to be needed. Maybe a "Junior officer" set and a "High command" set? Or just put enough spare parts in there to build either. A nice gender blend would also be nice. The heavies would need a few different weapon options and, again, a nice gender blend.

I don't know if the Victoria crew's got experience with modelling horses, but a nice bit of classic cavalry could be keen. Civil War-style, with pistol and cavalry sabre, and a carbine option. Maybe some extra parts for a musician and a banner bearer? Obviously an officer option as well. (Geeze Wak, you don't want much, do you?)

I wouldn't mind some stand-alone "Top officer" types, either. Patton-like general, a female and male major, maybe three captains. (two male, one female) to provide several options in terms of style.

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 JB wrote:
My vote is for female Tannenberg.

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(although I suspect they wouldn't be a huge seller)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631921.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6631921.page GMT 40k - cannot even substitue into Bolt Action as I don't play that. I am playing historicals and I am sure, at least fairly sure, I cannot proxy them in for Romans.

So why on god's green earth have I just ordered a set of the women soldiers??

Why?

Because they are just so dang good and actually look like women soldiers and not minis that should come with a pole modelled onto the base. I have been watching this thread for ages and almost buying stuff but never pulling the trigger.

Now, Victoria, how about some female heavy weapon troopers and you can separate me from even more money. That tank is also going to be purchase as soon as it is ready.

Dang it - now I know I am going to be buying the rest of the range now I have made my first purchase. Ugh, more stuff to hide from the wife.

Dang it again, that standard bearer has suddenly become a NEED!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6632269.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6632269.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6632290.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6632290.page GMT

 fullheadofhair wrote:
I have zero use for these minis. I mean that - zero use. I don't play 40k - cannot even substitue into Bolt Action as I don't play that. I am playing historicals and I am sure, at least fairly sure, I cannot proxy them in for Romans.

So why on god's green earth have I just ordered a set of the women soldiers??

Why?

Because they are just so dang good and actually look like women soldiers and not minis that should come with a pole modelled onto the base. I have been watching this thread for ages and almost buying stuff but never pulling the trigger.

Now, Victoria, how about some female heavy weapon troopers and you can separate me from even more money. That tank is also going to be purchase as soon as it is ready.

Dang it - now I know I am going to be buying the rest of the range now I have made my first purchase. Ugh, more stuff to hide from the wife.

Dang it again, that standard bearer has suddenly become a NEED!!

Hold off long enough and maybe she'll make a game on her own(hint,hint!!), and then you'll have to spend even more monies!!
I seriously know how you feel. I have approximately 120 of vic's various troopers to incorporate into my standing IG army. Didn't need a damn one of them, but how could I say no!

For the next lady selection up to bat, I'd like to see Victorian(they don't have to be wearing Kilts!), Van Diemen's World Devils and penal troopers.

I also really like Necros' suggestion about doing them in sets of 3 or 5. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6632305.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6632305.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6632360.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6632360.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6632471.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6632471.page GMT Special and Heavy Weapon arms are vital for people wanting a full army,and the talk above of a high command kit sounds awesome!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6633094.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6633094.page GMT

 Splod wrote:
Rather than moving on to expand other ranges straight away, could we see some more work on the Arcadians?
Special and Heavy Weapon arms are vital for people wanting a full army,and the talk above of a high command kit sounds awesome!

I think this is a super smart decision to fill out the Arcadians with the above Special and Heavy weapons and the like or maybe a sprue of conversion bits like empty hands to fit certain other weapons from certain other ranges and a few other bits to be integrated to existing heavy weapons.

I've preordered the Sarg and I'm now planing a smallish force to first use as ally's before expanding to a full Imperial Guard army. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6633218.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6633218.page GMT

 vic wrote:
What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V

Far and away the Victorians. Your ladies are finally going get me back to work on my IG, Pretorians and ACW (heads with kepis on Cadian bodies). Victorians would allow me to put ladies in both these armies.

If you're looking for a niche army that NO ONE else is doing for 40K (besides me), American Civil War might be a road to go down. Mmmmm, female heads in kepis. I'm in love.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6633408.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6633408.page GMT

 fullheadofhair wrote:
Because they are just so dang good and actually look like women soldiers and not minis that should come with a pole modelled onto the base.

Hey, the standard bearer totally has a legit and non-sexist/demeaning reason for having a pole modelled onto the base! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6633910.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6633910.page GMT Maccabian janissaries!
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 Delboy wrote:
Heh, you know what wold be interesting to see at some point?
Maccabian janissaries!

Now those are an Abnett creation aren't they? Can't remember if they're from Eisenhorn or Horus Heresy.


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 Captain Roderick wrote:
Now those are an Abnett creation aren't they? Can't remember if they're from Eisenhorn or Horus Heresy.


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Abnett's were the Vessorine Jannisaries.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6634992.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6634992.page GMT

 insaniak wrote:

 Captain Roderick wrote:
Now those are an Abnett creation aren't they? Can't remember if they're from Eisenhorn or Horus Heresy.


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Actually just looked up on Lexicanum, totally wrong! From FFG...

Abnett's were the Vessorine Jannisaries.

Yes! And were those the badass dudes that went after Eisenhorn?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6635221.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6635221.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6636107.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6636107.page GMT

 Captain Roderick wrote:
I think one particular archetype that could use some V.L. love is "ww2 soviet troops" - and they could kick off with a full female squad as well, as whole regiments of Valhallans are female.

This this this! Only a greatcoat body and legs is needed initially too tbh, because I reckon the Arcadian helmets are probably close enough to Soviet helmets to be used for both. The hats can follow...

Also agree with female space-Soviets being a good idea- plenty of Soviet women fought in WWII, even on the front line. My favourite example is in the Battle of Stalingrad where a women AA regiment held of German tanks until every one of their guns was overrun.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6654168.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6654168.page GMT
I'd also love to see some high-speed geared not-moderns for 40k-ish games at some stage as well. Railed helmets, headsets, Crye-style pants with integrated kneepads, vests with proper pouches and gear, etc. Madrobot has some parts, but not full soldiers with kit.





Something a bit different to the not-historical regiments from the Zulu wars to Vietnam that we usually see.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6655527.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6655527.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6655613.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6655613.page GMT IG heavy weapons so more dress uniforms are to be order. Now these new Arcadians have me even more interested. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6655619.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6655619.page GMT
I stick to my original request to just start with a female squad of each of your regimentals on hand. then add in some new ones later, such as the elysians.

I know of several fitting female troops to run with, such as the "Rangers", the Drop troops, and Outlander scavenger regiment 13, to name a few. My own, from the catachan 82d would be a fitting one as well, a combination of catachan/ road warrior types that have desert equipment/ ala gorkamorka, some with gas masks, some with goggles, some with burkas, some with ork tech appendages, maybe even some with ork weaponry or some along the lines of scav jezels, and heavy weapons cobbled together from both human and ork tech.


Then the little bit of a recommend for female base troops in uniforms/ berets with hotshot lasguns and larger packs. ( black uniforms, blood red berets.)

Picked up 3 squads to start, one of them female. They're going to be a healthy add on for a few extra platoons of my Bravo company replacements. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6656484.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6656484.page GMT

 Azazelx wrote:
Yeah, Not-Valhallans/NeoSovs with both male and female troops would be great. The arcadian helmets are quite a lot different to actual Soviet helmets, though.

Yeah, I've looked at them again since and realised they didn't look quite as I remembered. Got attached sort of ear areas on the side, whereas soviet/valhallan helmets are much more basic. Pity. Still would like to see not-Valhallans though ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6656516.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6656516.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6660207.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6660207.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6672898.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6672898.page GMT

Minions, helpers and lovely assistants needed at Adepticon Wed 2nd April.
Hi, I will be packing clamshells with resin in the main ballroom in the afternoon and could really use some assistance. If you are around with an hour to spare I'd really appreciate it. Might even be some resin reward. Just drop me a message or email, or wander by on the day. I'll be wearing my Victoria Minis shirt.
Many thanks, V

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6672976.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6672976.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6673007.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6673007.page GMT IG!)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6673022.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6673022.page GMT

Though the weapons are a bit too large for my tastes, I feel like that can easily be solved by shortening the barrels down by one notch.

My one question, since I have around 150 of the little metal bastards, is how well they scale up to the classic Cadians that they take inspiration from. They seem like they might be a bit too tall to seamlessly integrate (just based on how they stand next to the current plastics), which would be a shame (or perhaps just a modeling challenge to file off a mm or two without ruining the model). Because I'd consider getting a kit just to sprinkle them in, but I'd hate for them to look like giant Amazons.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6683668.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6683668.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6683946.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6683946.page GMT
Great work as always on your recent releases, they look excellent and i'll surely be buying some this year but right now I need to put in an order for a load of your gear/equipment (canteens, pouches, etc)

I was looking through the webstore and can't seem to find the cool metal bagpiper conversion kit, is it no more?

I'm making a little colours band for my IG and would love to add another musical instrument!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6684076.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6684076.page GMT
Also, I don't know if we're allowed to make suggestions or not, but there appear to be a lot of people still interested in Necromunda. Maybe your own take on the gangs would go over well?

Just tossing ideas around.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6687913.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6687913.page GMT

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:
Those Arcadians are beautifully done!

Also, I don't know if we're allowed to make suggestions or not, but there appear to be a lot of people still interested in Necromunda. Maybe your own take on the gangs would go over well?

Just tossing ideas around.

This. So much this. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6688195.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6688195.page GMT

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:
Those Arcadians are beautifully done!

Also, I don't know if we're allowed to make suggestions or not, but there appear to be a lot of people still interested in Necromunda. Maybe your own take on the gangs would go over well?

Just tossing ideas around.

I have mentioned this before using the term Apocalyptic gangs ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6688377.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6688377.page GMT

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:
Those Arcadians are beautifully done!

Also, I don't know if we're allowed to make suggestions or not, but there appear to be a lot of people still interested in Necromunda. Maybe your own take on the gangs would go over well?

Just tossing ideas around.

Quoted for truth! I've spent $120 in the last year on bits and pieces from Vic, all for Necromunda. If she started to create models especially for necromunda... I'd probably be able to lose some weight from lack of food ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6689101.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6689101.page GMT PM me I am sure I can help you out. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6700968.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6700968.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6701065.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6701065.page GMT

Wakshaani wrote:
With the Arcadians being so popular, you should celebrate with "Victoria of the Commissariat" ... give everyone a nice rally point.

+1 to this, give me two of them if you would. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6701322.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6701322.page GMT
US packages should arrive Wed/Thurs (priority mail), the UK package in 6-10 business days, and the APO package whenever the military decides to get it there (but it's also priority).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6724797.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6724797.page GMT ATM?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725239.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725239.page GMT
And also on topic, has anyone considered using Penal Legion bits to make servitors. They look scruffy enough (and bald).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725242.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725242.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725275.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725275.page GMT

 JB wrote:
You're my Hero of the Day! Thanks!

And also on topic, has anyone considered using Penal Legion bits to make servitors. They look scruffy enough (and bald).

Seeing as I bought enough old metal and new resin PL troops/bits to build 4-5 squads, I'm planning on making them conscripts.
I could see conscripting criminals into being bullet catchers.....

What would you use for the non human parts? I like the idea!

AT Ri
Thanks a million again!! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725297.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725297.page GMT

xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:Those Arcadians are beautifully done!

Also, I don't know if we're allowed to make suggestions or not, but there appear to be a lot of people still interested in Necromunda. Maybe your own take on the gangs would go over well?

Just tossing ideas around.

Add my voice to the idea of making not-necromunda gangs. I'd steer clear of not-Delaques, since they're very well covered by Heresy already. I imagine not-Eschers would be the most popular, but any style would be super cool.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725355.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725355.page GMT

I'm planning on making them conscripts.
I could see conscripting criminals into being bullet catchers.....

It's what used to happen in the British army circa 18th and 19th centuries, criminals were given the choice of prison/gallows/deportation to Australia or join the army. Wellington famously considered his army to be scum (yet respected their fighting abilities and loyalty).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725379.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725379.page GMT

sockwithaticket wrote:

It's what used to happen in the British army circa 18th and 19th centuries, criminals were given the choice of prison/gallows/deportation to Australia or join the army. Wellington famously considered his army to be scum (yet respected their fighting abilities and loyalty).

Strictly speaking, that's what made Britain's army a professional army; the French infantry were conscripted, while the British soldiers 'volunteered'.
Main advantage this professional army had was training with live ammunition; oh, and Wellington. My god did he make a difference.
/sidetracking

On-topic:
Oooh Vic! Vic! Vic! pretty pretty please, in addition to 'hive gangers' (which is my #1 choice if I only get one vote) another thing I'd absolutely LOVE to see - shakos for your Victorians! We've got a nice choice of headgear for them already, but Napoleonic Shakoes would round them out nicely (and get me spending lots. Again.)

And another possibility that might sell well - grenadier torsos? Cuirassier/Carapace armour torsos to allow people to make their own carapace armoured troops. I know they should probably have more than just breastplates, but it'd be close enough for most people.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725690.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6725690.page GMT
No offense to anyone....but...

Sales of cool Guard stuff will be to Necromunda Hive Gangers what an ocean is to a swimming pool.

That being said, Vic, With Codex Inquisition out there, as well as in the Grey Knights books, I think there's a huge market for "civilian" type figures that can be used for Inquisitors, death cult assassins, acolytes, interrogators, psykers etc. I know I've thought about using your penal legion figures for psykers....

These could easily be used for Necromunda.
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Cawdor: zealot types, stabby and raving. cloth-masked hooded heads and some kind of pilgrim clothing or robes.
Delaque: already covered by other makers, but who's not going to buy trenchcoat baldies with a gun-fu fetish?
Escher: Already leading the 28mm field on realistic female warrior minis, so just make some female warriors with a post-apocalyptic stab-stab-stab feel.
Goliath: overmuscled heavy weapon and close-combat look. I'm already using Torgo's Trench Raiders as these but Goliath's are the least popular gang anyway, and there's plenty of ways to make them with Catachans, Chaos Marauders etc.
Orlock: Not so special, just a bandanna head option and the same bodies as cawdor should do it.
Van Saar: Not so keen on bothering with these either, but a futuristic jump-suited warrior option might sell.

The most important way to make the Necro market love you, and also a good way to tap in to modellers in general, would be if you could do a couple of sets of arms that can fit all of your existing minis, with the FULL range of ranged weapon options in the necromunda rulebook (especially the heavy weapons!) then that's it, every necromunda player will buy from you. Weapon customisation is the most difficult thing to do with Necro these days.
Even just having arms for stub guns, autopistols, flails, plasma pistols and autoguns will get you far. But having more heavy and special weapons that can be mounted on a single human model, like the Heavy Stubber currently available, will make us all very happy. Already got meltagun and grenade launcher, so flamer and plasmagun is all that's remaining.
Just now i'm looking at how to fit FW heresy-era heavy bolters and autocannons onto a human figure, and I'd much rather buy from Vic.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6727796.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6727796.page GMT
Except if Necromunda was so popular and sales so high, GW would have kept the game going.

VLM is a niche business in a niche business. It took almost a year I believe getting the Cadians done up. Hopefully those have sold well. I'll guarantee you Necromunda gangers, unless done very generically and in a way that can be used for general 40K, will only sell 1/10 of her other stuff. Its not worth the time and effort. Better for VLM to concentrate on items that will sell well and appeal to a broader market.

so yeah, weapon arms that would fit with her system of guards would do that. No one does a variety of pistol and hand weapon arms. Obviously plasma type guns would be good as well. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6728537.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6728537.page GMT
And I don't know the answer, but I also know that you can't either - is there a bigger market for the 17th alternative style of imperial guard troops (knowing that GW has a half dozen options too), or as the only good knock-off of a very niche necromunda. I think it's worth testing one of the easier gangs, such as Orlock, which can overlap very heavily with catachan knock-offs (and with a number of the existing styles in some cases). Orlocks tend to be an unpopular necro gang, but if they sell, then the market is there for sure for more necro stuff.

The other way to do it, and I know vics hasn't really gone in that direction, is to crowd fund the gang miniatures. Needs a little work ahead of time, but then you know if you have the market before putting too much investment into it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6728560.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6728560.page GMT
I was actually planning on using the Spanish Inquisition guys for mine, but that would be a cool option too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6729256.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6729256.page GMT

decker_cky wrote:
The other way to do it, and I know vics hasn't really gone in that direction, is to crowd fund the gang miniatures.

If that gets us plastic Eschers, I know I'd pledge.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6729313.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6729313.page GMT

General Hobbs wrote:
Except if Necromunda was so popular and sales so high, GW would have kept the game going.

They really wouldn't have, because at the time that Necromunda was dropped, having three permanent 'core' games didn't fit GW's business model. The games that went on to become the 'Specialist Games' range were only ever intended as short run entities, to be sold alongside the core ranges for a limited period and then replaced by the next game.

Necromunda was massive when GW were actively supporting it.



Having said that, I think that ship has sailed. While there are still certainly some people playing it (I'm one of them!) as a 'dead' game (that isn't Bloodbowl or Mechwarrior) it would be questionable as to whether or not it would be worthwhile releasing miniatures specifically for it this late in the piece.

And having said that, most of the gangs from Necromunda would still make interesting themes for Guard armies... and the difference between a Guard squad and a Necromunda gang ultimately just comes down to which weapons they are holding. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6729616.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6729616.page GMT

 insaniak wrote:

General Hobbs wrote:
Except if Necromunda was so popular and sales so high, GW would have kept the game going.

They really wouldn't have, because at the time that Necromunda was dropped, having three permanent 'core' games didn't fit GW's business model. The games that went on to become the 'Specialist Games' range were only ever intended as short run entities, to be sold alongside the core ranges for a limited period and then replaced by the next game.

Necromunda was massive when GW were actively supporting it.



Having said that, I think that ship has sailed. While there are still certainly some people playing it (I'm one of them!) as a 'dead' game (that isn't Bloodbowl or Mechwarrior) it would be questionable as to whether or not it would be worthwhile releasing miniatures specifically for it this late in the piece.

And having said that, most of the gangs from Necromunda would still make interesting themes for Guard armies... and the difference between a Guard squad and a Necromunda gang ultimately just comes down to which weapons they are holding.

But if Necromunda (or any other specialist game) had been hitting higher sales than Fantasy they would have been kept and Fantasy would have been shelved

it's clear sales is king for GW]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6729687.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6729687.page GMT
Shelf Space is King too.

Or at least, prince?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6729759.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6729759.page GMT

 Captain Roderick wrote:

And another possibility that might sell well - grenadier torsos? Cuirassier/Carapace armour torsos to allow people to make their own carapace armoured troops. I know they should probably have more than just breastplates, but it'd be close enough for most people.

Judging by the price of resold Kasrkin on ebay some not-kasrkin to go with the Arcadians might be a good idea. Give some well armoured arms and legs, give them something similar to a hot-shot lasgun and you have not-kasrkin.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6730237.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6730237.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6730251.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6730251.page GMT

Buttons wrote:

 Captain Roderick wrote:

And another possibility that might sell well - grenadier torsos? Cuirassier/Carapace armour torsos to allow people to make their own carapace armoured troops. I know they should probably have more than just breastplates, but it'd be close enough for most people.

Judging by the price of resold Kasrkin on ebay some not-kasrkin to go with the Arcadians might be a good idea. Give some well armoured arms and legs, give them something similar to a hot-shot lasgun and you have not-kasrkin.

Hmmm I have 30 Kasrkin somewhere I will not use.....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6730260.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6730260.page GMT

General Hobbs wrote:

Buttons wrote:

 Captain Roderick wrote:

And another possibility that might sell well - grenadier torsos? Cuirassier/Carapace armour torsos to allow people to make their own carapace armoured troops. I know they should probably have more than just breastplates, but it'd be close enough for most people.

Judging by the price of resold Kasrkin on ebay some not-kasrkin to go with the Arcadians might be a good idea. Give some well armoured arms and legs, give them something similar to a hot-shot lasgun and you have not-kasrkin.

Hmmm I have 30 Kasrkin somewhere I will not use.....

I keep seeing squads of ten go for $35-50, so I would personally be happy if you sold them, always need more Kasrkin, especially now that I can take Scions in platoons and as their own army.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6730367.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6730367.page GMT
I would also like some guard sized shoulder pads. I know, I know I have asked for this before. I hesitate to purchase the many cool arms that Vic makes because they do not fit in my vision of my 10K Cadian army. I love Apoc. I need more troops. If I had the shoulder pads to tie in the Arcadians I would buy a large number of them. Just look at the massive space marine market for shoulder pads. Now think guard shoulder pads with chaos icons, maybe one with an eagle, a couple of styles of blank ones. I honestly think there is a market for them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731085.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731085.page GMT

Javin wrote:
I would be pretty excited for female highlanders or mordians.

I would also like some guard sized shoulder pads. I know, I know I have asked for this before. I hesitate to purchase the many cool arms that Vic makes because they do not fit in my vision of my 10K Cadian army. I love Apoc. I need more troops. If I had the shoulder pads to tie in the Arcadians I would buy a large number of them. Just look at the massive space marine market for shoulder pads. Now think guard shoulder pads with chaos icons, maybe one with an eagle, a couple of styles of blank ones. I honestly think there is a market for them.

TBH I don't like the Cadian shoulders, I much prefer Roman legion style segmented bands of armour. Although since I already do have tons of Cadians I think segmented Cadian shoulders (for example Lieutenant Mira's (Space Marine video game) shoulder pads) could actually blend in well and look nice, especially if you want to pick out a specific unit (vets, conscripts, carapace armour, etc) and make them look different.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731145.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731145.page GMT

 insaniak wrote:

General Hobbs wrote:
Except if Necromunda was so popular and sales so high, GW would have kept the game going.

They really wouldn't have, because at the time that Necromunda was dropped, having three permanent 'core' games didn't fit GW's business model. The games that went on to become the 'Specialist Games' range were only ever intended as short run entities, to be sold alongside the core ranges for a limited period and then replaced by the next game.

Necromunda was massive when GW were actively supporting it.



Having said that, I think that ship has sailed. While there are still certainly some people playing it (I'm one of them!) as a 'dead' game (that isn't Bloodbowl or Mechwarrior) it would be questionable as to whether or not it would be worthwhile releasing miniatures specifically for it this late in the piece.

And having said that, most of the gangs from Necromunda would still make interesting themes for Guard armies... and the difference between a Guard squad and a Necromunda gang ultimately just comes down to which weapons they are holding.

And then there's of course that whole =I=munda wave, but then again, it's also a niche within a niche of veteran games who want to try to do something more, not a very big market. Also, most of those project seem to be using GW products exclusively, making this sort of stuff kinda redundant.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731306.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731306.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731321.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731321.page GMT BTW, if necromunda stuff isn't possible, I'd really love some not-Tallarn heads (not much more needed to make regiments of them using existing bits).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731333.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731333.page GMT
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glengarry



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On the down side, I don't have all her pretty templates, so my post won't look as flash as hers do.

Conversion parts suitable for use with the new GW Taurox kit.

Now, I'd like to make one very important disclaimer - what you see here is NOT the master, it is the quick, low quality print to ensure that the piece fits properly onto the chassis.

The file has been sent off to the 3d printing company and will be immediately despatched to the caster upon completion.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731503.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731503.page GMT What about front axles and '"double wheels"? the front axles need steering system meow~
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Looks like I'm going to be running more than one Taurox in my army now. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731518.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731518.page GMT
Lonecat, look at the second to last picture, between the top and bottom arm, there's a steering pully thingamabob.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731522.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731522.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731524.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731524.page GMT

Buttons wrote:

 Captain Roderick wrote:

And another possibility that might sell well - grenadier torsos? Cuirassier/Carapace armour torsos to allow people to make their own carapace armoured troops. I know they should probably have more than just breastplates, but it'd be close enough for most people.

Judging by the price of resold Kasrkin on ebay some not-kasrkin to go with the Arcadians might be a good idea. Give some well armoured arms and legs, give them something similar to a hot-shot lasgun and you have not-kasrkin.

I think both of these would be a good idea. Particularly for the Arcadians first though I would say- not-shot lasgun arms would be a great option to have ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731596.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6731596.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Today, I get to make the announcement and post the pictures.

Looks good! Will go a long way to making the Taurox bearable. I'd prefer you guys to just make a cool WWII/grimdarked halftrack replacement, but I do like these wheels.

Now I just need your motorbikes, Matilda tank, and heavy weapon carriages. And Female Tannenburg. And not-Plasma guns.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6732128.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6732128.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6732178.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6732178.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
I know it's a bit early, but any idea on a rough date when this might pop up for sale?

Not sure yet, it depends on printer and caster. I'll be making it available as soon as I can.
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 vic wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
I know it's a bit early, but any idea on a rough date when this might pop up for sale?

Not sure yet, it depends on printer and caster. I'll be making it available as soon as I can.

You guys are awesome as always! Looking forward to the pre-orders when they happen! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733594.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733594.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Today, I get to make the announcement and post the pictures. It helps that Victoria is still out of the country and 7 hours ahead of me, which allows me to snipe her.

On the down side, I don't have all her pretty templates, so my post won't look as flash as hers do.

Conversion parts suitable for use with the new GW Taurox kit.

Now, I'd like to make one very important disclaimer - what you see here is NOT the master, it is the quick, low quality print to ensure that the piece fits properly onto the chassis.

The file has been sent off to the 3d printing company and will be immediately despatched to the caster upon completion.

Looks good! The Taurox model is much better when it is either fully wheeled or half-track, I think, rather than the GW tracks.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733633.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733633.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733641.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733641.page GMT fo' sho'!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733822.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733822.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733879.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733879.page GMT

 Crablezworth wrote:
I hope you can order them individually and not just as a pair as I think the half track concept is pretty cool.

Or you could just buy two Tauroxen and use one for each.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733980.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6733980.page GMT
It still amazes me how a company that so clearly hates the third party accessory market keeps making models that don't look good until you put an accessory on them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6734003.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6734003.page GMT

 AlexHolker wrote:

 Crablezworth wrote:
I hope you can order them individually and not just as a pair as I think the half track concept is pretty cool.

Or you could just buy two Tauroxen and use one for each.

They're already pretty bad gamewise, I don't think I'd want 2. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6734046.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6734046.page GMT

 Captain Roderick wrote:

 Delboy wrote:
Heh, you know what wold be interesting to see at some point?
Maccabian janissaries!

Now those are an Abnett creation aren't they? Can't remember if they're from Eisenhorn or Horus Heresy.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Actually just looked up on Lexicanum, totally wrong! From FFG...

Based on a Jes Goodwin sketch. That has sadly never been acted upon. *nudge*



Kind of get a Snow Trooper vibe off of them, but I have a feeling they are marching through ash.

Ash Troopers if you will.


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I greenstuffed a coat onto a Cadian, shaved down the sides of the helmet, and after I add cuffs, it will look a lot like those pics, minus the face mask. Very easy conversion.

I used Vic's conscript legs though, cause no pockets makes it easier to shape the coat.

I'll be ordering a ton more legs soon as I find a job

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shade1313 wrote:
A set of rear wheels/suspension (2 rear wheels each side, in particular) to go with those front wheels would definitely get a few orders from me.

Two wheels don't fit on the rear unless you lengthen it out, sadly. It was the first thing I checked.

Well, that's not entirely true - without going to Lowrider style wheels and tyres, two don't fit. I just couldn't bring myself to do that to it, even if it is a daft looking kit stock.

As always, stay tuned, you never know what Victoria will let me do next!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6735120.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6735120.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Today, I get to make the announcement and post the pictures. It helps that Victoria is still out of the country and 7 hours ahead of me, which allows me to snipe her.

On the down side, I don't have all her pretty templates, so my post won't look as flash as hers do.

Conversion parts suitable for use with the new GW Taurox kit.

Now, I'd like to make one very important disclaimer - what you see here is NOT the master, it is the quick, low quality print to ensure that the piece fits properly onto the chassis.

The file has been sent off to the 3d printing company and will be immediately despatched to the caster upon completion.

Yes..YES! Thanks for the speed on this, I'm putting my Taurox kits together and will order these wheels as soon as they are available.
Thank you!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6735284.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6735284.page GMT

 Jehan-reznor wrote:
Nice wheels would be nice if there were also alternate wheel guards and/or mud spoilers

Yes, the front wheels are great, and matching rear wheels would be equally great (as would some options like a half-track rear), but some matching wheel guards (to better fit around the new wheels) would be icing on the cake.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6735515.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6735515.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6735519.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6735519.page GMT

 Clang wrote:

 Jehan-reznor wrote:
Nice wheels would be nice if there were also alternate wheel guards and/or mud spoilers

Yes, the front wheels are great, and matching rear wheels would be equally great (as would some options like a half-track rear), but some matching wheel guards (to better fit around the new wheels) would be icing on the cake.

I was thinking about a half track rear too, but then remembered the kit does come with tracks in the first place, so you could just buy one set of the wheels for the front and leave the tracks on the back. Assuming the wheels leave the vehicle at the same ground clearance as the tracks anyway.


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 Medium of Death wrote:
Those wheels looks absolutely great. A service to the community!

 Captain Roderick wrote:

 Delboy wrote:
Heh, you know what wold be interesting to see at some point?
Maccabian janissaries!

Now those are an Abnett creation aren't they? Can't remember if they're from Eisenhorn or Horus Heresy.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
Actually just looked up on Lexicanum, totally wrong! From FFG...

Based on a Jes Goodwin sketch. That has sadly never been acted upon. *nudge*



Kind of get a Snow Trooper vibe off of them, but I have a feeling they are marching through ash.

Ash Troopers if you will.

Actually reminds me heavily of the Forgeworld Titan crew on foot: http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/Titans/TITAN_CREW_ON_FOOT.html]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6735899.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6735899.page GMT
I'm looking to replace the standard Elysian Drop Troop heads with either these

http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/custodian-heads-x10

or these

http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/chem-mask-heads-x10


Now, I know that FW Imperial Guard troops are of a different size than the standard plastic GW Guard models, and normally the plastic heads are too big proportionally to use on Elysian torsos.
So I was wondering how these heads scale; would they fit well on Elysians? Anyone else have any experience with these?


Kind regards,

Zaph

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Zaph wrote:
Got a question regarding some of the heads you're selling:

I'm looking to replace the standard Elysian Drop Troop heads with either these

http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/custodian-heads-x10

or these

http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/chem-mask-heads-x10





Kind regards,

Zaph

Now, I know that FW Imperial Guard troops are of a different size than the standard plastic GW Guard models, and normally the plastic heads are too big proportionally to use on Elysian torsos.
So I was wondering how these heads scale; would they fit well on Elysians? Anyone else have any experience with these?
Hi, thanks for the questions, I don't have any Elysians, so I'm not sure about the fit. My stuff fits plastic cadians but is a bit less bulky.
Cheers, V]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6737154.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6737154.page GMT
If the rest of the Arcadian range is this awesome I'll be putting in a big order as soon as those cool new weapon arms show up in the store. :thumbs up:]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742031.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742031.page GMT IMHO

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 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Just got my Adepticon standard bearer mini in. Looks awesome as always from Vic! I'm looking forward to building and priming it tonight so I can paint it soon.

If the rest of the Arcadian range is this awesome I'll be putting in a big order as soon as those cool new weapon arms show up in the store. :thumbs up:

did you order the LE resin from the website? Or did you get it from someone who went to adepticon?

I can't wait to get it! Just need a paint scheme!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742108.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742108.page GMT LE metal edition mini from Adepticon. EDIT: Was drunk when I posted "normally I don't pay this much". Should have clarified I normally don't spend much on a single mini, but for the excellent contact RiTides kept with me and the quick shipping it was worth every penny. Big apologies to RiTides, hopefully I didn't make anybody think he ripped me off. Quite the opposite, I was really happy with the deal I got, he gave me a great price.

Remember kids, alcohol and DakkaDakka don't mix.

Its a cool model, I'll post some pics tomorrow once I'm sober and had a chance to put it together and get it primed. It definitely shows that Vic nailed the female guard look better than any other place out there.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742208.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742208.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, big release coming this week.
In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....

When will these be available?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742297.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742297.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742547.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742547.page GMT

Jefffar wrote:
Something that makes the Taurox look kinda like this would be best IMHO]

Hrm, with the amount of work that would be, one may as well just design a new vehicle, as you're 2/3 of the way there already.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742594.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6742594.page GMT Gw troops I hope this helps]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6744302.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6744302.page GMT

 Brother Chaplain Kage wrote:

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, big release coming this week.
In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....

When will these be available?

Dang!!!! How did I miss those?!?! I'll absolutely second the question! When will those be available?!?! I absolutely love 'em!

Valete,

JohnS]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6744604.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6744604.page GMT
Do these guns mean some kind of arm that doesn't have a lasgun attached to it?????]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6744806.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6744806.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6744928.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6744928.page GMT
Edit to add:
That said, the Ratel Platoon would cover for a few Tauroxes nicely. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6745328.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6745328.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6745655.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6745655.page GMT

cygnnus wrote:

 Brother Chaplain Kage wrote:

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, big release coming this week.
In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....

When will these be available?

Dang!!!! How did I miss those?!?! I'll absolutely second the question! When will those be available?!?! I absolutely love 'em!

Valete,

JohnS

They are with the caster now, probably a month off release, general purpose multi-fit pistol grip arms to follow.

General Hobbs wrote:

Do these guns mean some kind of arm that doesn't have a lasgun attached to it?????

Sikil wrote:Secretweapon has an awesome 6x6 wheeled IFV/APC...

yes, it is very cool. Check out James Wappel's awesome award winning army that uses these alongside my Highlanders. http://wappellious.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Victoria%20Miniatures

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Fantastic! Glad to hear that Vic.

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 Sikil wrote:
Secretweapon has an awesome 6x6 wheeled IFV/APC...

I wish they had finished the front end on the beast. It was suppose to have some optional grill fronts that never panned out.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6746876.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6746876.page GMT

 vic wrote:

cygnnus wrote:

 Brother Chaplain Kage wrote:

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, big release coming this week.
In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....

When will these be available?

Dang!!!! How did I miss those?!?! I'll absolutely second the question! When will those be available?!?! I absolutely love 'em!

Valete,

JohnS

They are with the caster now, probably a month off release, general purpose multi-fit pistol grip arms to follow.

General Hobbs wrote:

Do these guns mean some kind of arm that doesn't have a lasgun attached to it?????

Sikil wrote:Secretweapon has an awesome 6x6 wheeled IFV/APC...

yes, it is very cool. Check out James Wappel's awesome award winning army that uses these alongside my Highlanders. http://wappellious.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Victoria%20Miniatures

Will this Heavy Armored car becomes VM Product?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6747308.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6747308.page GMT

 Lone Cat wrote:


Will this Heavy Armored car becomes VM Product?

Secret Weapon Miniatures beat her to it.

The 6x6 Rapid Assault Vehicle

Hopefully Vic does have some sort of not-Chimera up her sleeve.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6747370.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6747370.page GMT

 Blacksails wrote:

 Lone Cat wrote:


Will this Heavy Armored car becomes VM Product?

Secret Weapon Miniatures beat her to it.

The 6x6 Rapid Assault Vehicle

Hopefully Vic does have some sort of not-Chimera up her sleeve.

I'm not saying either way, but my shelf and my hard drive are quite full of... things.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6747723.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6747723.page GMT

 faolan wrote:


I'm not saying either way, but my shelf and my hard drive are quite full of... things.

My wallet is ready.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6748782.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6748782.page GMT http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/rough-rider-arms
I'm looking to make some chem-riders, but need a suitable horse supply before I invest.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6754051.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6754051.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6754144.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6754144.page GMT

Haighus wrote:
Vic, can I ask what horses were used for the rough riders on the conversion kit page? http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/rough-rider-arms
I'm looking to make some chem-riders, but need a suitable horse supply before I invest.

They're from the plastic Empire pistoliers/outriders kit I believe]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6754164.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6754164.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6755170.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6755170.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
I also used a box of Empire horses for my Rough Rider conversions, they're nice steeds, almost completely devoid of over the top decorative crap and fit the Rough Rider legs almost perfectly.

Box of Empire horses? Have you got a link?
I was hoping it wasn't pistoliers before, because then I get a load of pistoliers with my horses, and it costs more. A set of just horses is much more what I'm looking for ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6755675.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6755675.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6756194.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6756194.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6756271.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6756271.page GMT

Haighus wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
I also used a box of Empire horses for my Rough Rider conversions, they're nice steeds, almost completely devoid of over the top decorative crap and fit the Rough Rider legs almost perfectly.

Box of Empire horses? Have you got a link?
I was hoping it wasn't pistoliers before, because then I get a load of pistoliers with my horses, and it costs more. A set of just horses is much more what I'm looking for

Sorry, Pistoleer horses. Sure, I'm stuck with five blokes and a shedload of bits, but they sell well enough]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6756369.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6756369.page GMT
Just a report on some info from earlier posts.

I got female heads from Statuesque Miniatures. I got the bareheads and the resistance heads with berets.

The bareheads are a leeeeeetle bit bigger than a normal 40K head.

the beret heads are child sized in comparison to 40K heads.

I'm hoping the bareheads look good on Vic's stuff....on normal 40K they barely pass muster, if you don't compare them close up to 40K unhelmeted head.

I was realllly disappointed in the beretheads being unusuable :( ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6757840.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6757840.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6757895.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6757895.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
The beret heads are not 28mm heroic scale.

Nope, but when you put product on the same page and no info on scale in the description, what is a buyer to assume?

Let's hope Vic does a range of female unhelmeted heads, with bare hair, hats, berets and helmets.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6758020.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6758020.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6759185.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6759185.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Andrew's shop page clearly states which are heroic scale and which aren't though.

I see where those lines are now, but I feel they could A. be better placed and B. product of different scale should not be grouped together with other product. I'll gladly point the figure at myself, as I'm used to items of a similar scale being grouped together and assumed all the heads were 28mm Heroic.

Hey, now anyone who reads this thread will know not to make the same error I did and not order the smaller heads.

And knowing is half the battle.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6760469.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6760469.page GMT

 vic wrote:
What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V

Penal Legion females would be neat.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6778287.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6778287.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6778423.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6778423.page GMT

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:

 vic wrote:
What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V

Penal Legion females would be neat.

+1 to this as well.

Human waves of prisoner troops with a couple of human bombs in there for laughs. maybe a couple of female "guards" with shock mauls to give out the proper amount of "inspiration for the cause" when needed.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6778424.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6778424.page GMT

 Grot 6 wrote:

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:

 vic wrote:
What female squad do you want to see next?
I'm thinking perhaps Highlanders or Tannenburgers, but it could be Victorians, Penals, Devils, Rangers or just more Arcadians.
Thanks, V

Penal Legion females would be neat.

+1 to this as well.

Human waves of prisoner troops with a couple of human bombs in there for laughs. maybe a couple of female "guards" with shock mauls to give out the proper amount of "inspiration for the cause" when needed.

I prefer to think of them as unwilling conscripts, thanks to the PL getting the axe! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6778455.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6778455.page GMT
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 Karzael wrote:
Anyone got an update on that Matilda Russ that was previewed some time back?

Vic and faolan post all updates on their products in this thread. If its not updated here, it would be fair to assume that there is no further progress.

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...

Okay...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6780096.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6780096.page GMT

alphaecho wrote:

 Karzael wrote:
Anyone got an update on that Matilda Russ that was previewed some time back?

Vic and faolan post all updates on their products in this thread. If its not updated here, it would be fair to assume that there is no further progress.

Generally correct, but not entirely, my friend!

A huge amount of stuff has been sent to the printers (which is behind the scenes stuff that you guys probably don't really care about). V and I have had trouble communicating lately as she's been extremely busy while in the US, but we've been hammering out some tweaks to the design to make it both look a bit better and to make it ready for production.

Progress is being made, I assure you all! The only person who wants to see this in production more than you, is me!

After all, I need a dozen for my army.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6782940.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6782940.page GMT
Vic posted on Facebook she is on her way home and that Arcadians would be going out soon.

So Yay!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6783438.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6783438.page GMT
Also, may one day get me some of the factions and that Matilda]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6784717.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6784717.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Hey Vic, noticed the heavy weapons accessories set is gone from the website. Are they being remade in resin or are they gone for good?

I may or may not have snagged one of the last/the last set(s) when I preordered my Arcadian Females squad.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6785926.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6785926.page GMT

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Hey Vic, noticed the heavy weapons accessories set is gone from the website. Are they being remade in resin or are they gone for good?

I may or may not have snagged one of the last/the last set(s) when I preordered my Arcadian Females squad.

Hi, the Heavy Weapon arms set is coming back in resin. Just waiting on the caster.
Yes, I am back from my 4 awesome weeks in the US, that's why I am awake and posting this at 1.30am

Over the next few days I will be doing a complete stock take, lots of stuff is currently unavailable, but it will all be coming back soon, with more new gear.

The Matilda Russ (That has a nice ring to it) it high on the list, as Jake mentioned (thanks, Jake) we are just making sure our final designs are right before we go to the printers. This will kit will be the biggest single piece I've done, I will be investing a lot in it, so Jake and I want to be sure we get it right.

The motorbikes and artillery will most likely be out sooner.

The first wave of Arcadians are shipping this week, and the rest to quickly follow.

Thanks again for everyone for their support and patience, things are really amping up at a cracking pace. Vic Minis could be dipping the proverbial toe in the KS pond in the not too distant future.
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Looking forward to the Matilda Russ and whatever option it comes with. After the artillery, all I'll need are some female Tannenburg.

As for special weapons, you have the Fusion gun, and I think you have a not-Plasma in the works, but is there a flamethrower type weapon I've missed?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6788353.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6788353.page GMT

 vic wrote:

The first wave of Arcadians are shipping this week, and the rest to quickly follow.

I'm so excited! Thanks for the news!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6788379.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6788379.page GMT

 vic wrote:
Thanks again for everyone for their support and patience, things are really amping up at a cracking pace. Vic Minis could be dipping the proverbial toe in the KS pond in the not too distant future.

I hope it includes female troops for your other regiments! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6788442.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6788442.page GMT IG sized shoulder pads so I can tie in your excellent arm systems to my Cadian army .]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6790186.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6790186.page GMT

Javin wrote:
Amen. I will continue to advocate for IG sized shoulder pads so I can tie in your excellent arm systems to my Cadian army .

You're talking about something like this right?

I remember using those for some stormtrooper conversions I did a LONG time ago. They fit victoria's original lasgun arms pretty well. They're basically just a little shell hollowed out that fits fairly nicely over a model's shoulder. They wouldn't fit over the shoulder armor the Arcadians had, but they would work with Victorian arms for example.

Obviously these are way too expensive to fit an army with since they only come as a pair in like 2 kits, but that's the example of what you're wanting right?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6790207.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6790207.page GMT

Javin wrote:
Amen. I will continue to advocate for IG sized shoulder pads so I can tie in your excellent arm systems to my Cadian army .

This kind of shoulder pad (but without the skull) would really help do exactly this. Sell them in packs of 20.

http://imperialarmoury.site11.com/product_info.php?cPath=41_32_44&products_id=504&osCsid=adda1ec04d092be90371eb53f463f0cd]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6790271.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6790271.page GMT

 beartree wrote:

Javin wrote:
Amen. I will continue to advocate for IG sized shoulder pads so I can tie in your excellent arm systems to my Cadian army .

This kind of shoulder pad (but without the skull) would really help do exactly this. Sell them in packs of 20.

http://imperialarmoury.site11.com/product_info.php?cPath=41_32_44&products_id=504&osCsid=adda1ec04d092be90371eb53f463f0cd

Exactly this.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6790625.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6790625.page GMT Cheers.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6791525.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6791525.page GMT

 Username Invalid wrote:
Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.

You imagined it there is the penal legion heads that have a mix of bare heads and the Chem Mask heads but have face masks, otherwise there is only the bald head set. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6791736.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6791736.page GMT
I just finished up a Skype conversation with Victoria. Obviously I'll not be divulging any confidential information, but I can tell you a few tidbits.

We've finalised some of the designs for the Matilda, that is proceeding apace quite nicely. I'm not giving you any deep details here (nor pictures!), but I'm in the process of designing two different stowage solutions for it - one consists of various boxes and other pieces of kit that can be strewn over it, the other is an (optional) rack stuffed to the gills with things like nets, bedrolls, wheels, and other essentials for the crew to function as a fighting unit.

We should be finalising the sponson designs within the coming week, they just required a little more energy than was available for our severely jetlagged Overlord (Overlady? Overmistress?) at the moment.

The order has been given, and I shall obey it, to commence work on a sidecar for the motorbike that was previewed a while back. This will be available as a separate accessory to come silghtly later, as the motorbike is already about to be printed, and obviously this isn't done yet.

Over the coming weeks I'll be presenting several other infantry accessories to Victoria for yea/nays, and then she'll be able to preview them to you at her discretion, most all of them generated by suggestions both on Dakka and facebook groups, plus some private feedback and suggestions sent in to me by various people for things they'd like to see Victoria release.

Looks like my vacation is over and I'd better get a caffeine IV prepped.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6792597.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6792597.page GMT

 Username Invalid wrote:
Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.

That is the Militia head sprue you are thinking of. Its coming back in resin very soon.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6792603.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6792603.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 Username Invalid wrote:
Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.

That is the Militia head sprue you are thinking of. Its coming back in resin very soon.

To bug you with one more question; any idea when we'll see the Border World Rangers in resin, or is that still too far into the future to deal in specifics? Ta.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6792715.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6792715.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 Username Invalid wrote:
Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.

That is the Militia head sprue you are thinking of. Its coming back in resin very soon.

I knew I wasn't crazy, okay, maybe that's a stretch, but at least I was right about one thing.
Anyways, will definitely be picking up a set. I seem to remember a head that would be perfect for my RT character.
Thanks for clearing that up for me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6793188.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6793188.page GMT

 Username Invalid wrote:

 vic wrote:

 Username Invalid wrote:
Just a quick question. I seem to recall a bareheaded but not bald set of male heads but cannot seem to locate it on the web store. Did I imagine this set or are they discontinued/simply being converted to resin?
Cheers.

That is the Militia head sprue you are thinking of. Its coming back in resin very soon.

I knew I wasn't crazy, okay, maybe that's a stretch, but at least I was right about one thing.
Anyways, will definitely be picking up a set. I seem to remember a head that would be perfect for my RT character.
Thanks for clearing that up for me.

I must apologize I thought there was no head sprue I need to check I have it myself now


Just to prove it here they are :
And yes I do have them ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6793273.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6793273.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6793525.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6793525.page GMT more beret heads? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6794840.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6794840.page GMT

 HisDivineShadow wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
feth feth feth feth feth, this just popped up on Facebook:

Some more wonderful work from the talented Jake Schneider. This bike will be produced as a mount for the Vic Minis rough riders later this year. The finished model will come in four parts and also include stowage options. Model going to print soon, all feedback at this stage, very much appreciated. Cheers, Vic.

These will be my first Vic purchase. Exactly what I've been looking for.

These bikes?!
How did I miss these!
Cool.
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 vic wrote:

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:

 MrMoustaffa wrote:
Hey Vic, noticed the heavy weapons accessories set is gone from the website. Are they being remade in resin or are they gone for good?

I may or may not have snagged one of the last/the last set(s) when I preordered my Arcadian Females squad.

Hi, the Heavy Weapon arms set is coming back in resin. Just waiting on the caster.
Yes, I am back from my 4 awesome weeks in the US, that's why I am awake and posting this at 1.30am

Over the next few days I will be doing a complete stock take, lots of stuff is currently unavailable, but it will all be coming back soon, with more new gear.

The Matilda Russ (That has a nice ring to it) it high on the list, as Jake mentioned (thanks, Jake) we are just making sure our final designs are right before we go to the printers. This will kit will be the biggest single piece I've done, I will be investing a lot in it, so Jake and I want to be sure we get it right.

The motorbikes and artillery will most likely be out sooner.

The first wave of Arcadians are shipping this week, and the rest to quickly follow.

Thanks again for everyone for their support and patience, things are really amping up at a cracking pace. Vic Minis could be dipping the proverbial toe in the KS pond in the not too distant future.

What will be the accessory and weapon options for Matilda?
Will it has sponson mounts? meow~

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If you want to build your Tauroxen, feel free to, just leave off all the suspension bits, including the arm that runs from the body to the track sections, all of that is replaced.

Just, in case, you want to get ahead of the curve.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6795157.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6795157.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Didn't you just buy two boxes of stormtroopers Brook? Why' would you need more beret heads?

Because I like those beret heads better and they're more consistent. The Tempestus heads, while nice, don't have consistent badges / icons pinned to the front, I hate that a lot. Plus some of the heads have earrings, bleh. Besides, my regular Guard already make heavy use of those two beret heads. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6795348.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6795348.page GMT

 Brother Chaplain Kage wrote:

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, big release coming this week.
In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....

When will these be available?

So Vic... A couple of more questions on these lovely little guns...

First, resin or metal? Not really torn either way, but curious...

Second, I know they're off to casting but any estimate on time and cost?

Finally, is there any chance you'll sell at least the long arms in packs of 10 of each? I'm torn on which rifle I'd like to use, but I'd like to get 20-30 (at least) of one and there's just no realistic way I'd buy 20 packs just to get enough of one version...

Trying to wait patiently...

Valete,

JohnS]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6803779.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6803779.page GMT
"Hi Jake,

We’ll be ready to send the Taurox parts out tomorrow." /snip

Rejoice, they'll be on the way to the caster before week's end!
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 faolan wrote:
Good news everyone! In my mail box this morning (yeah, it's evening now, so sue me), a message from the prototyping company:

"Hi Jake,

We’ll be ready to send the Taurox parts out tomorrow." /snip

Rejoice, they'll be on the way to the caster before week's end!

Huzzah! Doing more to increase GW's sales than they are.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6807859.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6807859.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6807990.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6807990.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Good news everyone! In my mail box this morning (yeah, it's evening now, so sue me), a message from the prototyping company:

"Hi Jake,

We’ll be ready to send the Taurox parts out tomorrow." /snip

Rejoice, they'll be on the way to the caster before week's end!

What will the price be for these? Will you be making both front and rear conversion kits? Sold separately and/or together?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6809283.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6809283.page GMT
Price is entirely Victoria's decision - I just work here!

Before she can give you a solid price, it has to arrive with the caster and those things have to be figured out, understandably so.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6810252.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6810252.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6810412.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6810412.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6810683.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6810683.page GMT

More of Jake Schneider's great work, hot off the 3D printer and currently winging its way to the caster

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6813345.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6813345.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6814739.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6814739.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6814741.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6814741.page GMT 40K skull encrusted RG 31's are a go!!!

WOOT WOOT!!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6815565.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6815565.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6817581.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6817581.page GMT
The reason I say "should be" is I don't have access to check those things, I don't need to. Victoria has been hellaciously busy catching up on stuff for the last two weeks, that's why she hasn't answered you here yet.

If it's still an unresolved issue, let me know and I'll jot her an email, but even I'm not hearing from her much at the moment.

Is it, perhaps, putting it in, but taking out the postage when you go to check out? Some shopping carts do that. I don't know about Victoria's since I just let her know what I want and she takes it out of my cheque!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6825525.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6825525.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6826830.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6826830.page GMT Wonder how long it will take to get halfway round the globe.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6833030.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6833030.page GMT

Haighus wrote:
Have just received a shipping notice for my first ever order from Vic Minis. Getting quite excited about it, want to see what the Colour Sergeant looks like in the flesh (or resin) Wonder how long it will take to get halfway round the globe.

In my experience, 7-10 days. I've never had any issues about speed of delivery...or indeed any complaints at all.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6833626.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6833626.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6833875.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6833875.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6836682.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6836682.page GMT Unfortunately, the current Arcadians are gonna die pretty quick on Armageddon, which is where my guard armies are based, and I have a fair few plastic Cadians from when I first started playing Warhammer that I would like to convert to have gas masks, but at the same time I would like to use your old school heads too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6836708.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6836708.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6838978.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6838978.page GMT
In the meantime, I created this guy from the many parts left over from a previous order:



Not sure yet if this guy will be a company commander or just a veteran sergeant for a veteran squad.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6838983.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6838983.page GMT
My box of FemCadians showed up. Fantastic stuff with a plethora of extra bits. Could have used a few arms with no guns to splice in some other special weapons, but it doesn't seem like it'll be too hard to slice out the extra rifles.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6839142.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6839142.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6839177.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6839177.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6850186.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6850186.page GMT 6 days, I'm impressed. Have to say, the detail really looks amazing now I have the pieces in my hand- the teeth on the chainsword are finer than the plastic teeth on GW chain weapons for example. Very pleased with the quality of these ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6853293.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6853293.page GMT I have plenty of the Arcadian lads currently on hand, so I will be taking them off pre-order status in the next few days.
Cheers, V]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6856914.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6856914.page GMT
Is that model still available?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6857405.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6857405.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Hey Vic, I remember seeing a model on your website a while ago. Could have even been before you changed your site, I don't remember. It was a big winged boar model on a plinth I think.

Is that model still available?

That would be this one: http://www.victorialamb.com/wugs/Boar/index.htm

F-111 Commemorative.

Now, whether or not it's still available is anyone's guess, that website hasn't been updated in aaaaaaages..]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6859935.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6859935.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:

Is that model still available?

They will be when pigs fly ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6861890.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6861890.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:
Hey Vic, I remember seeing a model on your website a while ago. Could have even been before you changed your site, I don't remember. It was a big winged boar model on a plinth I think.

Is that model still available?

Hi, It was done for a special occasion and is no longer available.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6862541.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6862541.page GMT
Alright thanks anyway.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6863081.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6863081.page GMT
I need to know so I'll have enough time to set $200-300 back ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6863145.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6863145.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6867830.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6867830.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6870187.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6870187.page GMT GW models I was expecting but definitely a fun painting project ahead.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6871536.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6871536.page GMT LE resin standard bearer...

Beautiful casting and detail.

Makes me want to dump my Cadians and pick up Arcadians instead. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6880475.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6880475.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6880700.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6880700.page GMT

 fullheadofhair wrote:
Got my female soldiers. Awesome casting and great detail. A little smaller than I was expecting, more true scale 28's than the over sized GW models I was expecting but definitely a fun painting project ahead.

Do it! I traded all my Cadians (bar 20 - back in the day when they came in 20s, mind) for Catachans and WHFB Marauders to do traitor Guard, and picked up a fair number of Kilted lads for non-traitor IG.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6882102.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6882102.page GMT
Question, though- What would it take for me to get some bare female arms with the various weapons and gear in them to be made?

Pistols, hand weapons, knives, rifles carrying, shooting, Specailized weapons, Etc....

Bare arms, and some with shirt sleeves, rolled up/ ripped off.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6882286.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6882286.page GMT
Edit: i dont recall but there are no trackers right? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6882955.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6882955.page GMT
I too am waiting on an order so sitting patiently ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6882979.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6882979.page GMT

 Grot 6 wrote:
Still waiting on mine, haven't had anything show up yet.

Question, though- What would it take for me to get some bare female arms with the various weapons and gear in them to be made?

Pistols, hand weapons, knives, rifles carrying, shooting, Specailized weapons, Etc....

Bare arms, and some with shirt sleeves, rolled up/ ripped off.

This, so much!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6883079.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6883079.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6883120.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6883120.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6885782.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6885782.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6885927.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6885927.page GMT
I think I placed my order for female Arcadians and the standard bearer March 10 and still haven't received a ship notice ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6885943.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6885943.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6887855.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6887855.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6887871.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6887871.page GMT
Factor in transport time to Australia, and V getting to bag/box them up, etc, should be pretty soon.

I do know that V has been flat out catching up on other obligations that popped up while she's away, but it should be there soon.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6888493.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6888493.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Last time I talked to the caster (we're friends and I do some work for her), the molds were made and she was in production mode.

Factor in transport time to Australia, and V getting to bag/box them up, etc, should be pretty soon.

I do know that V has been flat out catching up on other obligations that popped up while she's away, but it should be there soon.

Will that be both front and back wheels?
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 Insurgency Walker wrote:

 faolan wrote:
Last time I talked to the caster (we're friends and I do some work for her), the molds were made and she was in production mode.

Factor in transport time to Australia, and V getting to bag/box them up, etc, should be pretty soon.

I do know that V has been flat out catching up on other obligations that popped up while she's away, but it should be there soon.

Will that be both front and back wheels?

Naturally!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6888800.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6888800.page GMT

 faolan wrote:

 Insurgency Walker wrote:

 faolan wrote:
Last time I talked to the caster (we're friends and I do some work for her), the molds were made and she was in production mode.

Factor in transport time to Australia, and V getting to bag/box them up, etc, should be pretty soon.

I do know that V has been flat out catching up on other obligations that popped up while she's away, but it should be there soon.

Will that be both front and back wheels?

Naturally!

I pick up the ball and through it to who? Naturally. (sorry couldn't resist).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=airT-m9LcoY

To be on topic, I love those wheels, but have been trying to figure out how to get more than one in back. It just seems it would look better with twin rear axles. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6888904.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6888904.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6888937.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6888937.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
You'd need to lengthen the back of it by 1-2cm.

Which would greatly improve the model's proportions. Someone should make this happen, I want to see it!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6888971.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6888971.page GMT

 CalgarsPimpHand wrote:

 faolan wrote:
You'd need to lengthen the back of it by 1-2cm.

Which would greatly improve the model's proportions. Someone should make this happen, I want to see it!!

Search for taurox in the gallery, there are some good conversion. I think cutting and shortening the real fender will make for a good proportion without stretching the model. Especially if the rear wheel is just a little bit bigger to pitch the front down a smidgin. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6890786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6890786.page GMT
Hopefully, they come out soon.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6897913.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6897913.page GMT
The bike master showed up safe and sound, and Victoria has made a few test casts for personal use for things like sculpting legs on, and has sent it on to the professional caster.

This is in addition to... other things.. that you'll seen Soon™]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6919036.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6919036.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Good news, everyone!

The bike master showed up safe and sound, and Victoria has made a few test casts for personal use for things like sculpting legs on, and has sent it on to the professional caster.

This is in addition to... other things.. that you'll seen Soon™

Thanks for the update. It might be a monster order going in soon. Kilt legs go with spare Scion torsos, more pith helmet heads than you can shake a hairy stick at. Who knows, maybe even Heavy Weapons!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6919162.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6919162.page GMT

Javin wrote:
I quite enjoyed the Arcadians I ordered. Now that Vic has fulfilled my major request I shall continue to ask for the other request. Any chance for cadian type shoulder pads? I want to use the arcadians with my cadians. I think shoulder pads would tie them together.

Are you talking old Cadian shoulderpads or new?



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Also, I wonder if this means another Taurox soon. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6919303.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6919303.page GMT

 vic wrote:

cygnnus wrote:

 Brother Chaplain Kage wrote:

 vic wrote:
Thanks for the comments, big release coming this week.
In the meantime...fresh of the printer.....

When will these be available?

Dang!!!! How did I miss those?!?! I'll absolutely second the question! When will those be available?!?! I absolutely love 'em!

Valete,

JohnS

They are with the caster now, probably a month off release, general purpose multi-fit pistol grip arms to follow.

Not to sound pushy, but this reply was 52 days ago, and I would really like to give you some money. Is there an updated ETA?
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Customs.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6925316.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6925316.page GMT

cygnnus wrote:
Not to sound pushy, but this reply was 52 days ago, and I would really like to give you some money. Is there an updated ETA?

You and me both ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6932952.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6932952.page GMT

nedTCM wrote:

cygnnus wrote:
Not to sound pushy, but this reply was 52 days ago, and I would really like to give you some money. Is there an updated ETA?

You and me both

That was actually Brother Captsin Kages's comment , not mine. Although I'd be interested in the answer!

Valete,

JohnS]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6934428.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6934428.page GMT
Bureaucracies anywhere are a bit of a nightmare, but here with Customs it's even worse - one guy catalogues what comes in, another fills in the form, a third takes it to the assessor, who then passes it back to the first guy and it goes in a circle for a while, circles a few more times, and eventually they might send you the bill.

It's a bit of an unbound finite loop of entropy.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6934706.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6934706.page GMT
*twitch*

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Do you know if they'll be sold as an assortment pack, or will I be able to order them by the specific gun that I want? I hope it's the latter.


On the subject of these great looking guns(kudos btw), would it be too much to request a shotgun in a similar vein? I know that Vic already has a shotgun for sale, and I have purchased some of them and think they're pretty fantastic. The pictures on the site don't do it justice and the level of detail on it is incredible, but it's clearly based on the Winchester Model 1897 'trench gun', which is an old weapon.



Here's a conversion I started on with one of them and a custodian head(which is also very well done):



Now that particular project that my conversion is from is on hold right now because I'm waiting to get some other guns to fill out the squad with. *cough, cough*

I would love to see something more modern looking as well as an automatic shotgun, rather than a pump action, to replace the incredibly lame-looking GW shotgun.

Here's some examples of real world guns I dug up:



And some fictional:




I'd be first in line to buy up something like this if it was like the quality of the slug throwers you made... that I'm anxiously waiting on.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6935766.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6935766.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6936728.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6936728.page GMT AA-12 and the bottom fictional shotgun that shasolenzabi mentioned.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6939812.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6939812.page GMT
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 Brother Chaplain Kage wrote:
That's a pump action, though. Which I wanted to avoid.

It's selectable to operate either semi or pump.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6940632.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6940632.page GMT
The whole point is I would like to see a combat shotgun that doesn't look like it has a pump, whether or not a real world shotgun can function as an automatic. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6940662.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6940662.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6940728.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6940728.page GMT
Save me Victoria!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6959184.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6959184.page GMT

 Brother Chaplain Kage wrote:
They look great, which is why i want them so bad. >_<

Do you know if they'll be sold as an assortment pack, or will I be able to order them by the specific gun that I want? I hope it's the latter.


On the subject of these great looking guns(kudos btw), would it be too much to request a shotgun in a similar vein? I know that Vic already has a shotgun for sale, and I have purchased some of them and think they're pretty fantastic. The pictures on the site don't do it justice and the level of detail on it is incredible, but it's clearly based on the Winchester Model 1897 'trench gun', which is an old weapon...(edited)

..I would love to see something more modern looking as well as an automatic shotgun, rather than a pump action, to replace the incredibly lame-looking GW shotgun.

...And some fictional:




I'd be first in line to buy up something like this if it was like the quality of the slug throwers you made... that I'm anxiously waiting on.

Mad Robot makes an assault shotgun that looks just like the second in the pic.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6961890.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6961890.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6961982.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6961982.page GMT
Updating the shotty is on my list of things to-do, however, it won't be a highly 'modern' one, just some adjustments to bring it in line with Victoria's new vision and where the line is going.

It's also a bit further down the list as well, since I need to finish a few weapon options for other things that are in the works for Victoria, as well as my own personal projects and other commissions!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6965689.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6965689.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6968953.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6968953.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Sorry folks, wasn't ignoring you guys.

Updating the shotty is on my list of things to-do, however, it won't be a highly 'modern' one, just some adjustments to bring it in line with Victoria's new vision and where the line is going.

It's also a bit further down the list as well, since I need to finish a few weapon options for other things that are in the works for Victoria, as well as my own personal projects and other commissions!

No word on the Taurox wheel conversion kit? Last post about it was may 10th.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6970671.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6970671.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6970701.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6970701.page GMT

shade1313 wrote:
Then I don't know what you're going to find that is going to look distinctly different than a battle or assault rifle, at that scale, because it seems that the underbarrel tube magazine is the deal breaker for you, and every picture example you've posted just looks like a big infantry rifle of some kind, at the scale we're talking about.

This would be my comment as well. Heroic 28mm miniatures have such thick dimensions that anything with a clip or drum is probably going to look like an assault rifle. it's just what happens when rifle barrel sizes are as big as true-scale grenade launchers. The under barrel tube magazine is the visual cue to tell the viewer that what they are looking at is a shotgun.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6970738.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6970738.page GMT
Has anyone painted up their Arcadians yet???? would love to see them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6975864.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6975864.page GMT

Spoiler:

One thing I do like about the girls is that they don't have such grotesque hands, making it easier for them to hold weapons from Warlord's range of WWII weapons without either looking out of place, like this trenchgun that I've cut down, because movie reference.

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And thanks, I went with a Colonial Marines vibe, only minus the camo, can't paint that for crap.

I'm lying, I love khaki way too much. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6975938.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6975938.page GMT Those rock! You did a fantastic job! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6975976.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6975976.page GMT
For you guys out there who don't play WWII, Warlord often does 50% off sprues sales which would allow you to pick up their kit for dirt cheap. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6976202.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6976202.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
I have, spoilered because well.. I'm not a painter.

]
One thing I do like about the girls is that they don't have such grotesque hands, making it easier for them to hold weapons from Warlord's range of WWII weapons without either looking out of place, like this trenchgun that I've cut down, because movie reference.[/spoiler]

These look great! Thanks for posting....inspiration to get mine done.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6976203.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6976203.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6981366.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6981366.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
I have, spoilered because well.. I'm not a painter.

If you painted that model, you are now! Congrats on the promotion! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6981374.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6981374.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6982497.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6982497.page GMT
It usually takes around two weeks tops for stuff to reach me, I got two orders out and about myself that I'm expecting soonish. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6984005.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6984005.page GMT PM'ed Vic twice and still havent heard back about my order. This is getting really ridiculous..... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6984948.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6984948.page GMT
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/contactus/]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6984995.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6984995.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6985011.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6985011.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6988594.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6988594.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6988598.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6988598.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6988845.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6988845.page GMT

 swampyturtle wrote:
Ive PM'ed Vic twice and still havent heard back about my order. This is getting really ridiculous.....

I wrote Vic about my order too. They get a lot of stuff bogged down in customs there. So just consider it not mailed yet until you get the Shipped notification from them. I got my shipping notification just the other week. I'm so excited. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6988871.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6988871.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6991975.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6991975.page GMT PMs and a email. Still waiting as ever though.

edit: heard from vic. All good here ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6992258.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6992258.page GMT

 swampyturtle wrote:
Still nothing after 2 PMs and a email. Still waiting as ever though.

edit: heard from vic. All good here

Sorry to have missed your message, have not checked back here for a while.
All remaining pre-orders will ship out today, with the exception of orders that contain Border World rangers or camo cloaks, as I am waiting on a re-stock of the cloaks. Those should ship later next week.
Apologies for the delay. And thanks for all the support.
I've had knee surgery a couple of weeks ago which has slowed things up too.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6993044.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6993044.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6993108.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6993108.page GMT

Lord Castellan wrote:
Um... what happened to the Victorian Torsos?

Chances are these will sooner or later be replaced by shiny new resin ones.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6993166.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6993166.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6993359.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6993359.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 swampyturtle wrote:
Still nothing after 2 PMs and a email. Still waiting as ever though.

edit: heard from vic. All good here

Sorry to have missed your message, have not checked back here for a while.
All remaining pre-orders will ship out today, with the exception of orders that contain Border World rangers or camo cloaks, as I am waiting on a re-stock of the cloaks. Those should ship later next week.
Apologies for the delay. And thanks for all the support.
I've had knee surgery a couple of weeks ago which has slowed things up too.

Heh, shame there's an APS hiring freeze on, else I'd try to get my partner to transfer to Adelaide and pitch in a hand with more than just designs!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6993640.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/6993640.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 swampyturtle wrote:
Still nothing after 2 PMs and a email. Still waiting as ever though.

edit: heard from vic. All good here

Sorry to have missed your message, have not checked back here for a while.
All remaining pre-orders will ship out today, with the exception of orders that contain Border World rangers or camo cloaks, as I am waiting on a re-stock of the cloaks. Those should ship later next week.
Apologies for the delay. And thanks for all the support.
I've had knee surgery a couple of weeks ago which has slowed things up too.

No update about the Wheel kit?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7003354.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7003354.page GMT
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 BrookM wrote:
I have, spoilered because well.. I'm not a painter.

Spoiler:

Looking really good there, Brook!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004337.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004337.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
You've commented. You've waited.

One (perhaps annoying? ) question: That gap where the sponson appears to be going, can it be covered up? Or will it come with two types of panel, one for sponsons and one without? Because I personally love the design as is and I feel that sponsons would (for me) ruin the overall design.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004352.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004352.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
You've commented. You've waited.

OOOOOHH!!!! SHINY!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004365.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004365.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:

 faolan wrote:
You've commented. You've waited.

One (perhaps annoying? ) question: That gap where the sponson appears to be going, can it be covered up? Or will it come with two types of panel, one for sponsons and one without? Because I personally love the design as is and I feel that sponsons would (for me) ruin the overall design.

I presumed the pic deliberately showed one side with the sponson mount, and one without, to show the options. Certainly hope so anyway - obviously some players will want to make a counts-as Leman Russ or similar, with sponsons, but others will just want a very cool alternate-universe Matilda or just generally hate the sponson look. (Similarly, I'm hoping for a choice of turret/sponson weapons.)

Looking great.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004378.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004378.page GMT
Clang hit the nail on the head.

As for options...

Would be it a Vic Minis kit if there weren't multiple pieces and options?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004654.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004654.page GMT
Looks awesome!

Any plans for a not-Chimera and not-Basilisk/arty?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004898.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7004898.page GMT

 Blacksails wrote:
Hnnnng...

Looks awesome!

Any plans for a not-Chimera and not-Basilisk/arty?

Personally, I have ideas in mind. Victoria, quite reasonably, said to them "I like the ideas, but let's see how the Matilda goes first." Can't blame her there, a kit of this size is a massive undertaking in time, money, and emotional energy.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7005109.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7005109.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7005110.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7005110.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7005311.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7005311.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7005587.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7005587.page GMT

 faolan wrote:

 Blacksails wrote:
Hnnnng...

Looks awesome!

Any plans for a not-Chimera and not-Basilisk/arty?

Personally, I have ideas in mind. Victoria, quite reasonably, said to them "I like the ideas, but let's see how the Matilda goes first." Can't blame her there, a kit of this size is a massive undertaking in time, money, and emotional energy.

Could maybe do a version of the Sexton for the Basilisk (would make a better Griffon though). I'm a bit stuck for the Chimera, I think the closest WWII analog would be the LVT Buffalo, particularly the variants that had a turret on top- is even amphibious.
I hope the Matilda does sell well enough, I would like to see more vehicles, particularly a Universal Carrier model, that would be brilliant.


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 faolan wrote:
You've commented. You've waited.

Looking good!

Still waiting on wheels. :(
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 vic wrote:
Apologies for the delay. And thanks for all the support.
I've had knee surgery a couple of weeks ago which has slowed things up too.

Hope the recovery from the surgery goes smoothly, vic - my brother had surgery on his shoulder last week, and there is a lot of recuperation time involved.

Given the surgery, y'all might eant to stop badgering about the wheels for a bit, y'know...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7009674.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7009674.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
You've commented. You've waited.

wow! this is what i've been waitin' for meow]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7011622.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7011622.page GMT

Hi, I have had to change the shipping rates. Free shipping worldwide will apply to all orders over $50.00 instead of over $10.00.
This takes effect on the 20th of July 2014, so if you want to take advantage of the current rates, place your order this week.
Thank you.
Victoria Lamb.

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Valete,

JohnS]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7018292.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7018292.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7018311.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7018311.page GMT

 cygnnus wrote:
Not the worst news on the shipping rates! Now, just get those resin(?) weapons out and I'll have an excuse to get over $50 and put an order in!

Valete,

JohnS

Well then I've got some good news for you

http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/weapons-and-gear?pagesize=12

Only problem is I don't see any arms yet for them. I'm also not sure if there's a way to bundle them in with the Arcadian minis as a bulk set, as I'm planning on outfitting my squads with the new lasgun design.

But either way, they've been released, so that's awesome.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019088.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019088.page GMT

Victoria Miniatures will be releasing male and female universal arms to fit these weapons in the near future.

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Also, the complete set of new weapons:



Really digging the plasma gun and the sniper rifle, may have to order another squad when the weaponless arms become available. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019170.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019170.page GMT FB page, and they haven't been posted up here AFAIK.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019436.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019436.page GMT

 MrMoustaffa wrote:

 cygnnus wrote:
Not the worst news on the shipping rates! Now, just get those resin(?) weapons out and I'll have an excuse to get over $50 and put an order in!

Valete,

JohnS

Well then I've got some good news for you

http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/weapons-and-gear?pagesize=12

Only problem is I don't see any arms yet for them. I'm also not sure if there's a way to bundle them in with the Arcadian minis as a bulk set, as I'm planning on outfitting my squads with the new lasgun design.

But either way, they've been released, so that's awesome.

Woot! Hadn't seen that, so thanks!

The lack of arms isn't a problam at all for my purposes. And they're sold in sets of the same weapon. Double woot!

Time to get an order together.

EDIT: Am I missing something, though? I don't see the auto rifle on the website...

Valete,

JohnS ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019453.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019453.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019459.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019459.page GMT .]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019535.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019535.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019673.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7019673.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7021403.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7021403.page GMT GW IG arms fit victoria torsos , and are there any pictures of such please?

James]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7022092.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7022092.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7022096.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7022096.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Arms are coming later down the line:

Victoria Miniatures will be releasing male and female universal arms to fit these weapons in the near future.

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Also, the complete set of new weapons:



Really digging the plasma gun and the sniper rifle, may have to order another squad when the weaponless arms become available.

And is there any possibility to see autogun that uses oldschool wooden stocks (like the original lasrifles and trench guns)?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7022308.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7022308.page GMT


Also, minor conversion, decided to snip away a rifle and after some fitting replaced it with this, a spare M1897 shotgun lying around from a box of Warlord US Infantry, yay, new shotgun veteran:

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 Lone Cat wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
Arms are coming later down the line:

Victoria Miniatures will be releasing male and female universal arms to fit these weapons in the near future.

Automatically Appended Next Post:
Also, the complete set of new weapons:



Really digging the plasma gun and the sniper rifle, may have to order another squad when the weaponless arms become available.

And is there any possibility to see autogun that uses oldschool wooden stocks (like the original lasrifles and trench guns)?

Wouldn't that be all in the paint job?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7023594.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7023594.page GMT

Spoiler:

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Also, another gun design has been showcased on Facebook:

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7024656.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7024656.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7024863.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7024863.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7025658.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7025658.page GMT Like the old IG heavy weapon kits in the future?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7025705.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7025705.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7025774.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7025774.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7026170.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7026170.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7026183.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7026183.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
From what I see on the site, the Broolians are still metal.

It is a bit confusing, though. The trench weapons and groin armor plates are available in resin. And the squad has this blurb to further muddy the waters:

Late 2013 a resin version of this squad will also be available.

And Vic hasn't responded to my e-mail asking for clarification. Oh well, I was hoping someone on here could confirm if the heads were resin yet.

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Quick! Everyone buy some metal Broolians!


Please?

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After all, every IG player should have at least two IG armies right?

Humor me...especially once the Tannenburger ladies are ready too because I'll probably add a third type of IG regiment then. I already have one male squad. What's another three or five?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7026915.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7026915.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7026955.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7026955.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7026964.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7026964.page GMT

xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:Do I spy the metal heavy weapons arms now in resin on that kneeling soldier?

Yes, coming next release in a week or two.

DarkTraveler777 wrote:Has anyone bought Broolian Beastmen recently? Have they been moved over to resin? I need some resin Broolian heads.

Not resin yet. Want to do the Rangers first.

DarkTraveler777 wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
From what I see on the site, the Broolians are still metal.

It is a bit confusing, though. The trench weapons and groin armor plates are available in resin. And the squad has this blurb to further muddy the waters:

Late 2013 a resin version of this squad will also be available.

And Vic hasn't responded to my e-mail asking for clarification. Oh well, I was hoping someone on here could confirm if the heads were resin yet.

The heads are still metal.
Thanks, V
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 BrookM wrote:
And here I was, worried I'd have to use gakky Flames of War plastics for my heavy weapons.


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Also, another gun design has been showcased on Facebook:

The rapid pounder]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7027475.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7027475.page GMT

 JoeRugby wrote:
I really like those but is there Any chance of getting smaller "rubber" style wheels for the guns.
Like the old IG heavy weapon kits in the future?

Rubber tyres at about the same size as the current (large) wheel MIGHT be adaptable from the Taurox wheels or the ones I've done for my halftrack. That said, if you wanted them like the smaller wheels listed on another post (so more like the QF 6lb wheels that you mention) it's an entirely new sculpt that would take a good bit of time to do as if I shrink down the existing ones that far, the tread is no longer visible, etc etc.

You know how it is, nothing is ever as easy as simply inputting new total dimensions and going from there.

Also, it would be up to Victoria, dunno if demand would be there for it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7028037.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7028037.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
And here I was, worried I'd have to use gakky Flames of War plastics for my heavy weapons.


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Also, another gun design has been showcased on Facebook:

The weapon itself looks very sleak

Names
A. Heavy Impaler
B. Bolt Thrower

Spoiler:

C. Scorpio
D. Ballista
E. Heavy Smartgun

F. Shredder gun
G. 25 mm. homing warhead heavy machine gun
H. 25 mm. AAMG

Take ya pick]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7028995.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7028995.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7029021.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7029021.page GMT

I am going to offer up: Hephaestus Field Gun]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7029034.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7029034.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7029112.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7029112.page GMT

 vic wrote:

xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:Do I spy the metal heavy weapons arms now in resin on that kneeling soldier?

Yes, coming next release in a week or two.

DarkTraveler777 wrote:Has anyone bought Broolian Beastmen recently? Have they been moved over to resin? I need some resin Broolian heads.

Not resin yet. Want to do the Rangers first.

DarkTraveler777 wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
From what I see on the site, the Broolians are still metal.

It is a bit confusing, though. The trench weapons and groin armor plates are available in resin. And the squad has this blurb to further muddy the waters:

Late 2013 a resin version of this squad will also be available.

And Vic hasn't responded to my e-mail asking for clarification. Oh well, I was hoping someone on here could confirm if the heads were resin yet.

The heads are still metal.
Thanks, V

Thanks for the responses Vic Keep up the excellent work.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7029198.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7029198.page GMT

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BrookM wrote:I'd prefer something more industrial and informal, like the Beaumont Arms Mk. IV heavy automatic repeater or the like.

Jefffar wrote:57mm Mobile Artilery Rifle System Mk. IV

I think that these are more on the right track- also fits with the general Commonwealth theme to a lot of the weapons and Regiments so far.
Probably would be a good idea to avoid calibres though, especially seeing as we are not sure of the barrel diameter.
The weapon carriages look great, are we likely to see an autocannon version too? I would love to see mortars and heavier artillery as well, but I guess that will have to wait to see what demand is like.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7029303.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7029303.page GMT
D.E.M. Mk XIII Perforater

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Jefffar wrote:
It's about the right size for a 57mm. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnance_QF_6-pounder

1. 57mm is antitank/anti aircraft ordnance. while the weapon in question serves the function of Heavybolter/Heavy MG/ Light antiaircraft equipment
2. If Victoria miniatures were made in heroic scale. 25mm 'machine gun' is best portrayed this way. also this weapon is seen mounted on bow mount of Vic Matilda tank.




^ Something that might be close to the actual Heavy Bolter rounds of the far future

Lonecat Nekophrodite]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7031141.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7031141.page GMT
So what about the Vickers Carriage Heavy Cannon "Line-smasher"?

V.C.H.C Line-smasher.




Also the weapon packs are up in the store now. Plasma guns/sniper rifles/etc.
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 Snrub wrote:
Well Vic already has the V.E.R.A (Vicker's .88 Repeater Autocannon)

So what about the Vickers Carriage Heavy Cannon "Line-smasher"?

V.C.H.C Line-smasher.




Also the weapon packs are up in the store now. Plasma guns/sniper rifles/etc.

I would rather save that name for a gun that actually had the Vickers barrel, like a larger version of the V.E.R.A. Maybe change it to Enfield carriage heavy cannon?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7031245.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7031245.page GMT
I could well be wrong here though.



Her range is rather English inspired though, isn't it?.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7031291.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7031291.page GMT
Vickers were actually a brand of firearms and military hardwares that serves both the British Empire and beyond... including the old Siam.
http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=194514
^ (British) Vickers, and (American) Browning water-cooled HMG were both purchased by Siam. not being ruled over by any European powers mean that the nation may buy guns from anyone... usually the cheapest bidders / the best performers.


^ This tankette... the first tracked armored vehicles Siamese ever purchased, (the medium rhomboid tanks were beyond our reach.. and possibly too expensive and too complex to maintain), armed with only vickers HMG (or sometimes Antitank rifle or newer air-cooled MGs) . saw action against French Indochina colonial forces in 1941 (and it was proven to be a sucka... easily destroyed even by french 25mm Antitank cannon) http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/gb/Carden-Loyd_MkVI.php


^ Vickers 6 ton... exports only. Many nations bought these vehicles in large numbers. some were direct clients (Siam, Poland, China, and certain south american nations). This vehicle helped propelled The People’s Party (คณะราษฎร) into its power (and maintain its hold for 15 years! from 24th June 1932 to 1947) and saw action twice.. first repelled the reactionary rebellion of 1933 led by royalists, and second.. against Francaise Indochine in 1941.
yet some industrial nations bought these to reverse engineer it... (Italy, USSR, Japan, Poland, and Czechoslovakia... possible reverse engineering clients may be the United States too! since most of their tanks in WW2 were more or less modelled after (or resembling) Vickers 6 tons)

Vickers 6-ton AA variants, mounted the 40mm water cooled antiaircraft gun on open chassis, by the time of its release (1930s) this thing is quite advanced and I don't know of someone else had this too!

These were products of Vickers.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7031974.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7031974.page GMT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickers_machine_gun
My favourite fact about the Vickers gun: "The weapon had a reputation for great solidity and reliability. Ian V. Hogg, in Weapons & War Machines, describes an action that took place in August 1916, during which the British Army's 100th Company of the Machine Gun Corps fired their ten Vickers guns continuously for twelve hours. Using 100 new barrels, they fired a million rounds without a single failure"
TBH, I would love a larger, tripod mounted version of the V.E.R.A, to use instead of heavy bolters.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7032181.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7032181.page GMT

Haighus wrote:
TBH, I would love a larger, tripod mounted version of the V.E.R.A, to use instead of heavy bolters.

Same.

Though this is probably the closest for the time being; http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/images/b_sotr10.jpg]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7032867.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7032867.page GMT

 stormwell wrote:

Haighus wrote:
TBH, I would love a larger, tripod mounted version of the V.E.R.A, to use instead of heavy bolters.

Same.

Though this is probably the closest for the time being; http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/images/b_sotr10.jpg

Not bad, although it comes with the crew and has a leather barrel cover which I personally don't like.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7033196.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7033196.page GMT

Hi, some have asked if there is a Heavy Mortar coming with the new artillery pieces. You betcha, another beauty from Jake Schneider.
Cheers, V

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Haighus wrote:
Yup, although the most famous Vickers weapon was the .303 calibre water cooled Vickers MMG, which appears to be the direct inspiration of the V.E.R.A (same distinctive barrel shroud).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickers_machine_gun
My favourite fact about the Vickers gun: "The weapon had a reputation for great solidity and reliability. Ian V. Hogg, in Weapons & War Machines, describes an action that took place in August 1916, during which the British Army's 100th Company of the Machine Gun Corps fired their ten Vickers guns continuously for twelve hours. Using 100 new barrels, they fired a million rounds without a single failure"
TBH, I would love a larger, tripod mounted version of the V.E.R.A, to use instead of heavy bolters.

or do you want VERA to serve the functions of Heavybolter?
And what will the 'big guns' be?? autocannon?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7034088.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7034088.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7034226.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7034226.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
There may be a Bofors style repeating cannon somewhere in there...

Aw yissssss


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 faolan wrote:
There may be a Bofors style repeating cannon somewhere in there...

AWESOME!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7035445.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7035445.page GMT
Any word on any other regiments getting the female treatment?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7035454.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7035454.page GMT and a Bofors too? My resistance to spending money may be about to fail catastrophically... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7035898.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7035898.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7035976.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7035976.page GMT

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:
What's a Bofors?

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 stormwell wrote:

Haighus wrote:
TBH, I would love a larger, tripod mounted version of the V.E.R.A, to use instead of heavy bolters.

Same.

Though this is probably the closest for the time being; http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/images/b_sotr10.jpg

Actually:

http://bitsofwar.com/home/206-guardsmen-hmg.html ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7036000.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7036000.page GMT

 Frank&Stein wrote:

 stormwell wrote:

Haighus wrote:
TBH, I would love a larger, tripod mounted version of the V.E.R.A, to use instead of heavy bolters.

Same.

Though this is probably the closest for the time being; http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/images/b_sotr10.jpg

Actually:

http://bitsofwar.com/home/206-guardsmen-hmg.html

Maybe it's me, but it seems in poor form to promote someone else's work in a thread dedicated to vic's work. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037023.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037023.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037152.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037152.page GMT this thing.


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 vic wrote:

Not resin yet. Want to do the Rangers first.

Yaaaaaaaasss

Do we know roughly how long we have to prepare our wallets for their arrival?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037339.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037339.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:
What's a Bofors?

This is Bofors 40mm (or 37mm actually) Anti aircraft gun. found used by both sides of the Second World War. (How did Bofors guns managed to escape the blockades imposed by both Allies navy and German U-Boats?) And following the war. (almost) every nation/factions on earth bought this thing ! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bofors_40_mm_gun

Bofors is the brand of military hardware manufacturer of Sweden ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037408.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037408.page GMT
Also, the Bofors was built under license by other nations.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037422.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037422.page GMT DKoK heavy stubber-type?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037661.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7037661.page GMT

 alarmingrick wrote:

Maybe it's me, but it seems in poor form to promote someone else's work in a thread dedicated to vic's work.

I wasn't sure whether I should at first either, but during the shotgun discussion a few pages back someone plugged the Mad Robot shotguns.
Nobody said anything, so I figured it was oke. My apologies if it is not. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7038323.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7038323.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7038331.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7038331.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Nothing wrong with plugging other stuff, just don't overdo it or be a wet blanket about it.

Like I said, it may just be me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7038561.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7038561.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
And here I was, worried I'd have to use gakky Flames of War plastics for my heavy weapons.


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Any update on Taurox wheels?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7043923.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7043923.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7044871.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7044871.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7045412.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7045412.page GMT
Besides, if I have my way, any field artillery will be tracked, like the B-4 howitzer!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7045480.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7045480.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7045523.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7045523.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
While I have plenty of ideas, including towed field artillery, Victoria has been keeping a tight rein on me so that the Matilda project gets finished (my part is finished!), and that the existing stuff gets rounded out a bit more before I'm turned loose on anything really SHINY again.

Besides, if I have my way, any field artillery will be tracked, like the B-4 howitzer!

When you say my part is finished, what happens afterwards? Just out of curiosity what is the process like?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7045544.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7045544.page GMT
Make the mesh/model, seek feedback/approval, make changes as necessary, seek approval/feedback, repeat until client and I are both happy (and client runs out of whizz-bang ideas on how to make it shinier). This section requires a lot of printscreen and Ctrl V.

After doing that and verifying the mesh doesn't have any doomsday level errors in it (these things can't be done like 3d models for movies or video games where objects float through each other or are missing entire sides), I send it off for a printing quote (or sometimes with some clients to a tooling agency).

After the quote comes in, confer with the client, get them to pay the invoice that effective pushes the button.

After that you wait X time for the model to be prototyped out, then it depends.

Normally, for example, with Victoria or Curious Constructs the parts get sent to her, she plays around with it and finds anything that doesn't fit quite right (normally owing to a slight shrinkage or expansion during prototyping - I design with 0.15-0.25mm slippage tolerance, but that's not always enough) and then either very carefully sticks it together to give you photos, or makes a very limited production mould that'll do 5 or 10 copies (not at the best quality, but good enough to get an idea), and then sends it off to the proper production caster.

Some things go straight to the caster, but those are usually for things that get thought of after the fact to go with X or Y that's already in the production cycle.

With other clients, they always go straight from the printer to the caster, but again, this can lead to it's own set of small issues, like a bit more sanding needing to be done on the product that arrives in your mail box.

Then the master mould gets made and put in a safe place, and then the production mould is made, things are put into production, and then shipped to the client/owner who then does distribution.

And sometime after the mesh is done and the mould is made I bill the client for my work and nag them for one or two freebies out of the initial production if I want them!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7047749.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7047749.page GMT
I am sure it must be nice having the pre prototypes for yourself as well for if you want to make a model a little different that you would want to use as well as the freebies. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7048728.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7048728.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7048778.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7048778.page GMT
Amazingly fast shipping for going around the world.

The models, themselves, are very nice. Crisp detail. They're a bit smaller than i'd expected, but considering most of my recent baseline is GW overscale stuff, that's a) not surprising and b) nice since I was looking for guns that were a bit more realistic.

The resin is really thin, and I can see some inevitable battle damage in gaming pieces (especially on the sniper rifles) but nothing that's unreasonable.

I'll post some pix with the guns in use when I get a chance.

Overall, very nice pieces and I'm very happy with them. Great stuff from Victoria Miniatures!

Valete,

JohnS]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7050437.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7050437.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7053494.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7053494.page GMT
Can't wait to see the pics, it still overwhelms me that people are playing with stuff that I've done.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7054773.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7054773.page GMT


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Legs and hopefully the arms soon. I foresee another big order soon....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7062781.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7062781.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7065089.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7065089.page GMT What happened to this head idea you previewed a while ago and any news on the bike release ? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7081032.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7081032.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7081270.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7081270.page GMT

Javin wrote:
I am still hoping for shoulder pads so I can integrate your Arcadians with my cadians.

You can get shoulder pads in tank boxes or in a Valkryie. Any extra arms as well, you can saw off the arm and use a file to hollow it out so it fits into where ever you want a pad to go.


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 lone dirty dog wrote:
Just a couple of questions :
What happened to this head idea you previewed a while ago and any news on the bike release ?

WOW That looks pretty great! The girls she posted are finally shipping too. I hope she makes some females for the other regiments.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7081442.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7081442.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7081718.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7081718.page GMT

 lone dirty dog wrote:
Just a couple of questions :
What happened to this head idea you previewed a while ago and any news on the bike release ?

This head is one of the breather heads they do. I use one here.

Spoiler:

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 lone dirty dog wrote:
Just a couple of questions :
What happened to this head idea you previewed a while ago and any news on the bike release ?

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I desperately want that head for my Napoleonic Old Guard Guard force (makes sense)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7092478.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7092478.page GMT

I have been waiting for this to appear for ages ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7092500.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7092500.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7092835.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7092835.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7092869.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7092869.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7093008.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7093008.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7093070.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7093070.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7102107.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7102107.page GMT
Every time I use them I need to bend their legs to make them fit my mount. I feel like if I get the rein ones they will simply snap or something.

If anyone has used the resin ones and successfully bent them to fit, I would love to hear it.

Cheers]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7103790.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7103790.page GMT

 Swastakowey wrote:
Any chance that the metal rough rider legs can be made available?

Every time I use them I need to bend their legs to make them fit my mount. I feel like if I get the rein ones they will simply snap or something.

If anyone has used the resin ones and successfully bent them to fit, I would love to hear it.

Cheers

Have you tried putting them in hot water and then bending them on the horse, so that it holds the shape?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7104091.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7104091.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7104268.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7104268.page GMT

General Hobbs wrote:

 Swastakowey wrote:
Any chance that the metal rough rider legs can be made available?

Every time I use them I need to bend their legs to make them fit my mount. I feel like if I get the rein ones they will simply snap or something.

If anyone has used the resin ones and successfully bent them to fit, I would love to hear it.

Cheers

Have you tried putting them in hot water and then bending them on the horse, so that it holds the shape?

Dont worry, all is sorted via email.

Cheers mate!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7104369.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7104369.page GMT

 Barzam wrote:
I know you guys probably are busy with the Taurox wheels and getting the Arcadians all sorted out, but is there any chance that we might see some legs with Puttees in the future? I'm still hoping to make some WWI style guys and legs wearing those would be great.

Me too, please!

I think they'd go really well with the Border World rangers or the Van Diemen's World devils. As Barzam says, WW1 style guardsmen using such legs and with your brodie helmet or balmoral cap heads would look pretty cool.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7104782.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7104782.page GMT
Mind you, Victoria handles all of this as it's her business, but the last time I talked to the caster (who I'm doing commissions for as well), she said the master was made and it'd be shipping soon.

That was a good long while ago, so I can't tell you, heh.

Victoria has been hell bent for leather with theatre stuff lately, even I've had a hard time getting a chat with her!

That said, I'm in the same boat as you, waiting for the wheels for my Taurox, so you have my commiseration.

But you know what I'm really waiting for? The heavy weapons carriages, hehe. So for that matter are a couple of GW employees I know!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7107559.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7107559.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7107667.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7107667.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Alright, in regards to the Taurox, I can honestly say.. no fething clue.

Mind you, Victoria handles all of this as it's her business, but the last time I talked to the caster (who I'm doing commissions for as well), she said the master was made and it'd be shipping soon.

That was a good long while ago, so I can't tell you, heh.

Victoria has been hell bent for leather with theatre stuff lately, even I've had a hard time getting a chat with her!

That said, I'm in the same boat as you, waiting for the wheels for my Taurox, so you have my commiseration.

But you know what I'm really waiting for? The heavy weapons carriages, hehe. So for that matter are a couple of GW employees I know!

WOW Today I learned that Hell Bent For Leather was an actual phrase. I thought it was just the name of a Judas Priest album.

Shame about those wheels. They have been pending for a while now and in the grand scheme she is no longer striking while the iron is hot as a bunch of other companies have released kits. I think these ones look better, but I am getting impatient as I am sure everyone else is. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7108112.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7108112.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Alright, in regards to the Taurox, I can honestly say.. no fething clue.

Mind you, Victoria handles all of this as it's her business, but the last time I talked to the caster (who I'm doing commissions for as well), she said the master was made and it'd be shipping soon.

That was a good long while ago, so I can't tell you, heh.

Victoria has been hell bent for leather with theatre stuff lately, even I've had a hard time getting a chat with her!

That said, I'm in the same boat as you, waiting for the wheels for my Taurox, so you have my commiseration.

But you know what I'm really waiting for? The heavy weapons carriages, hehe. So for that matter are a couple of GW employees I know!

Any word on the arms for the Arcadians????]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7108244.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7108244.page GMT
I'll be picking up a few more in the near future.
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I don't see any......]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7129410.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7129410.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7130434.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7130434.page GMT
They said a couple months ago it would be soon.
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General Hobbs wrote:


They said a couple months ago it would be soon.

I suppose you missed this post.

 faolan wrote:
Alright, in regards to the Taurox, I can honestly say.. no fething clue.

Mind you, Victoria handles all of this as it's her business, but the last time I talked to the caster (who I'm doing commissions for as well), she said the master was made and it'd be shipping soon.

That was a good long while ago, so I can't tell you, heh.

Victoria has been hell bent for leather with theatre stuff lately, even I've had a hard time getting a chat with her!

That said, I'm in the same boat as you, waiting for the wheels for my Taurox, so you have my commiseration.

But you know what I'm really waiting for? The heavy weapons carriages, hehe. So for that matter are a couple of GW employees I know!

So, cool your jets, she's hella busy. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7133265.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7133265.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7139001.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7139001.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7139384.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7139384.page GMT
I shot an email to their website and stated they are still being worked on and are hoping for another month or so for release. I understand also that this is an estimate and it is enough for me to be willing to keep waiting for Vic's kit.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7139567.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7139567.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7139609.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7139609.page GMT
I really liked the metals, but the extra level of detail these guys have damned near puts Forgeworld to shame (and considering whichever caster you're using is fantastic; the resin is much more durable than that of my Death Korps, there're another few points in your favour). I was initially concerned about the switch to resin, given prior experience with Forgeworld and GW, but I can confidently say my concerns have been waylaid. The material is superb quality, and the models are made knowing the limitations of resin; everything's just thick enough to keep it's shape and avoid breaking easily, but not so thick as to look cartoonish.

My only negative comments are pretty tiny; the ridging on the pith helmets is so subtle that unless you use extremely thin paint, and a very good wash, they're easily lost, and some of the rifle straps were a little damaged, like 3 out of the 30 or so in the sets I ordered, so again, nothing significant.

My only wish is that there was a torso I could use to more readily emulate Colour Sergeant Bourne from Zulu; one of the heads is a spitting image, but his tunic was rather distinctive (I ended up pseudo-making one out of a Cadian officer torso and some greenstuff). Perhaps an idea for a standard bearer for the Victorian range, like the event one done for the arcadians? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7140499.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7140499.page GMT

nedTCM wrote:
For the Taurox wheels it is more of a question of should I wait for hers or buy another option as the Taurox has been out for a while now. I like the look of Vics better then most of the competitors, but since they dropped off the radar so to speak it became a question of are they still coming at all.

I shot an email to their website and stated they are still being worked on and are hoping for another month or so for release. I understand also that this is an estimate and it is enough for me to be willing to keep waiting for Vic's kit.

Lesser quality faster, or better quality slower. The choice is yours and yours alone.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7140892.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7140892.page GMT
Any news or updates????]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7200503.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7200503.page GMT
Can't wait to find out what came in.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7201187.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7201187.page GMT

A sneak peak of the massive haul of awesome new bits that were waiting for me when I got home last night. I have been in Sydney for two weeks designing "Kryptonite" for the Sydney Theatre Company.

Great to be back, I can't wait to get working on releasing the latest resin goodies.

edit.

I spy Taurox wheels, heavy weapon wheels and riot-like shields.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7210532.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7210532.page GMT looking good! I can also see heavy weapon gun shields, and something that looks like it is probably the heavy weapon gun mounts with trails and axles. As well as some large guns, and something which looks like a sprue of arms on the far right mid way up.
Not to mention some of those wheels are much smaller, and appear to be doubled up- Matilda II road wheels? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7210724.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7210724.page GMT
Taurox suspension kits, riot shields, heavy weapon carriages and their attendant weapons, 3 types of wheels, guns, guns, moar gunz, some torsos, and some other goodies.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211058.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211058.page GMT I'm in heaven!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211144.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211144.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211164.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211164.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211248.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211248.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
From Facebook:

A sneak peak of the massive haul of awesome new bits that were waiting for me when I got home last night. I have been in Sydney for two weeks designing "Kryptonite" for the Sydney Theatre Company.

Great to be back, I can't wait to get working on releasing the latest resin goodies.

edit.

I spy Taurox wheels, heavy weapon wheels and riot-like shields.

So many wheels! Taurox, Heavy weapons, and ... let me guess..... artillery piece.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211278.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211278.page GMT plas pistols, however!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211281.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211281.page GMT
But, looks like I'll be placing an order sooner or later, as soon as those weaponless arms show up. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211385.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211385.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
I don't see any arms. I do see not-plas pistols, however!

You might be right. You've probably got a better idea of what's in that pile than I do.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211471.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211471.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211607.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211607.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211631.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211631.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
I don't see any arms. I do see not-plas pistols, however!

Ah yes, now I'm looking at them as Plas pistols they make more sense now. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211638.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7211638.page GMT

 Barzam wrote:

 faolan wrote:
I don't see any arms. I do see not-plas pistols, however!

You might be right. You've probably got a better idea of what's in that pile than I do.

Actually mate, I've only got some ideas as to what's in there, Victoria doesn't tell me everything. Some of it's guesses, some of it I know for a fact because I know what parts go with what, and some of it I suspect includes restocks.

I wonder if this is Package #1, Package #2, some combination of the two, or maybe even Package #3 (or all of them piled together). It's as much suspense for me as it is for you guys (and gals)!

I see what you mean about torsos, they look like torsos with integral backpacks, but to my knowledge nothing of that is in the line, as the Mossguard backpacks are separate. Maybe the shipping has jostled two sprues to match up, or maybe there's something in there that I'm not privy to.

SUSPENSE!

Also, from talking to Victoria the other day when she was still in Sydney, she needs to verify the casting of everything in the box (not that the caster isn't trusted, V just likes to eyeball everything herself before sending it out the door for QC) and then things should start going up on the website over the next few days to a week.

Taurox Stuff

So I chatted with the caster the other day, and she explained the hold up on the Taurox stuff. Basically, it came down to having to do the moulds in a completely different way and some trial and error because of the shapes involved. I designed some solid, yet delicate (in regards to moulding/demoulding) parts that while perfectly serviceable, required different approaches from normal. So it because a case of make a test mould, make several test pours, then discard it and try a new design. This had to be done several times, and some innovative bracing had to be achieved. Also, because 3d parts can be very thin and have some "bounce" to them, a couple of times the mould would temporarily bend the master slightly, rendering the attempt futile. Then a few of the changes the caster made muffed up the fit slightly, so they had to be partially reverted.

Since that chat, we've revamped a couple of details on things here and there that have yet to be shown off and can hopefully avoid these things in the future. While I feel I have a very good handle on what the technology I use can and cannot do, and where I can push the boundaries and succeed vs where it'll just stack horribly, I'm still learning from the casters and having to take their art into account.

So I am more than willing to wear a bit of your ire and some of the blame for it taking so long to get the suspension kit to you.

And if I'd known what the delay was sooner (I'd been out of contact with the caster as we'd each been hellishly busy with things that didn't bring our paths into crossing for a while), I'd have let you guys know sooner!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7212098.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7212098.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7212402.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7212402.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7216586.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7216586.page GMT
I saw Vic say on her FB page that arms were being sent off to be molded. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7216722.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7216722.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7216755.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7216755.page GMT
Which will go nicely with the heavy weapons!

And if I say the other thing, I'd risk breaking NDA, hehehehe.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7216846.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7216846.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7217239.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7217239.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Brook, I'm waiting on them too, once those are back I'll be getting some Arcadians.

Which will go nicely with the heavy weapons!

And if I say the other thing, I'd risk breaking NDA, hehehehe.

The other thing?
Can it Waltz?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7217576.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7217576.page GMT
There's a slight delay on the Taurox wheels. Someone from the prototyping company decided to cut corners and cloned Part #1 3 times, instead of #1 x2 and #2 x2.

Got to get that part printed and a new sprue made.

I am so going to stab someone in the face repeatedly.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218830.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218830.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218848.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218848.page GMT I'll be working on getting the heavy artillery and new small arms in the shop asap, while we fix the APC wheels issue. Thanks all, for the ongoing support and patience.
V]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218852.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218852.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218862.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218862.page GMT
Me, I can't see doing it and NOT having that major part.

In regards to the problem, yes, I'll be contacting the prototypers tomorrow (Aus Monday, US Sunday still, so I don't foresee a reply until the next day at the earliest) and a couple of alternates to see who can produce an acceptable solution the quickest. Sadly, my fall back "it's an emergency, save me!" option is out of the country for a fortnight and gone to the UK.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218892.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218892.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218897.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218897.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218901.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218901.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218905.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218905.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
It's not like you guys are running a Kickstarter

Speaking of.... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218989.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7218989.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
It's not like you guys are running a Kickstarter

Speaking of....

Just saying, if it happens, it will turn people who back you into impatient little monsters. Just look at me when Raging Heroes is involved. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7219039.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7219039.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7219048.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7219048.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7219115.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7219115.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Gods dammit.

There's a slight delay on the Taurox wheels. Someone from the prototyping company decided to cut corners and cloned Part #1 3 times, instead of #1 x2 and #2 x2.

Got to get that part printed and a new sprue made.

I am so going to stab someone in the face repeatedly.

Bummer.
I can wait because your solution rocked with the suspension.

If you need a hand with that last part........
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 Snrub wrote:
Not me. I'm a paragon of patience and will power.

I can be patient, I'm a Kingdom Death Monster backer. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220021.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220021.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:

 Snrub wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
It's not like you guys are running a Kickstarter

Speaking of....

Just saying, if it happens, it will turn people who back you into impatient little monsters. Just look at me when Raging Heroes is involved.

You must be a wave three. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220025.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220025.page GMT

 Insurgency Walker wrote:

 BrookM wrote:

 Snrub wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
It's not like you guys are running a Kickstarter

Speaking of....

Just saying, if it happens, it will turn people who back you into impatient little monsters. Just look at me when Raging Heroes is involved.

You must be a wave three.

I'm in for General Wolfenstein. Awww yis, she didn't get unveiled until last update. She be one of the last concepts to be wheeled out, aside from old man Kurganova.

On the bright side though, I'm not building an army of out oddly posed girls who can't fit onto their bases because they got their legs so far apart. Instead, I'm going with the more sensible option..

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 faolan wrote:
Cygnnus and Wehrkind, glad to hear you like the stuff and it's scale. The guns were designed, from the start, with the directive of "make them slightly smaller than the plastics" so that they'd "fit with the girls too".

Can't wait to see the pics, it still overwhelms me that people are playing with stuff that I've done.

A bit late, but I finallly uploaded some pix of what I had in mind for the Victoria Miniatures weapons. I love Dreamforge's Eisenkern, but I'm not really a fan of the pseudo-MG42's they use for their basic rifle (mind you, I like them as a support weapon!), so I thought Victoria's weapons would work...

Spoilered for those who might not want to see the big pictures.

Spoiler:

Have plenty more to covert, including officers, a kneeling sniper, and plasma gunners. But i'm pretty darned happy with how they've worked so far.

Valete,

JohnS
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 BrookM wrote:
I can be patient, I'm a Kingdom Death Monster backer.

Touché ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220387.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220387.page GMT

Spoiler:

The new guns are great I thought. Look very nice. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220394.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220394.page GMT
And Cyg, that's a pretty nice conversion there, looks like you hit the nail on the head with that one. You forgot to glue the bipod on the sniper rifle though ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220483.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220483.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Damn, nice work Swas!

And Cyg, that's a pretty nice conversion there, looks like you hit the nail on the head with that one. You forgot to glue the bipod on the sniper rifle though

LOL! Actually, I'm still torn on that one. It doesn't fit particularly well with the hand on the barrel. But you are correct that it's definitely missing something without it.

Still, the bits are very nice and very easy to work with.

Valete,

JohnS]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220491.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220491.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220538.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220538.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Cygn, you could fold the bipod forward, that would look sharp.

Hadn't considered that idea. Might have to see if it'd work. Otherwise, I may just have to trim off the bipod mounting bracket itself. But I'll try that out. Cheers for the idea.

Valete,

JohnS]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220634.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220634.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220647.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220647.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:

 Insurgency Walker wrote:

 BrookM wrote:

 Snrub wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
It's not like you guys are running a Kickstarter

Speaking of....

Just saying, if it happens, it will turn people who back you into impatient little monsters. Just look at me when Raging Heroes is involved.

You must be a wave three.

I'm in for General Wolfenstein. Awww yis, she didn't get unveiled until last update. She be one of the last concepts to be wheeled out, aside from old man Kurganova.

On the bright side though, I'm not building an army of out oddly posed girls who can't fit onto their bases because they got their legs so far apart. Instead, I'm going with the more sensible option..

Tell me about the cowgirl plase ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220857.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7220857.page GMT

 Lone Cat wrote:
Tell me about the cowgirl plase

Counts as Harker, but as a gender swapped Blaine from Predator, tried going for a M-TV logo on her top, but I'm a gak painter. Parts used: Bombshell miniatures Bug Spray, metal Terminator assault cannon, Imperial Guard vehicle accessory sprue ammo box, the hopper belt is from Zinge Industries and the hat is from a Van Diemen's World Devils set. I originally bought the set just for the spare hat, but I love the models so much that they've become part of my army now as veterans with forward sentries.
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Don't take that as me being prudish, I had a couple well done pin-up models back home, I just don't think it fits the subject matter!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7223422.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7223422.page GMT
Nice models, but unless you use them as one-offs they look horribly out of place with the ranges they are supposed to complement or slot into.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7223459.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7223459.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7223576.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7223576.page GMT FFG used the model as inspiration for their female commissar art. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7225302.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7225302.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226048.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226048.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
I prefer using a commissar model from another French company for that part, she's such a great sculpt that even FFG used the model as inspiration for their female commissar art.

Can I see her if I google that? or can you post a copy of it?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226282.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226282.page GMT


And here's the art from Only War:

Spoiler:

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On topic, I'm curious when Andy Hoare is going to write a nice fluff piece for the Arcadian guard for the site. Love the other ones. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226326.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226326.page GMT
My solution for the original with that insanely wide stance was a 40mm base, there was no way she could stand right on the 25mm base without making her legs look broken!

My Olga I gave the pistol, no cigarette holder. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226365.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226365.page GMT
Also, I prefer to swap their pistols where possible, or at least remove those stupid flamer nozzles on a drum-fed gun. With Olga I went with the cigarette because it gave her a look of aloofness, disdain and certainly a sense of not belonging with the rest of the (future) regiment.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226377.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226377.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226610.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226610.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
The sisters really are a pain to stick onto regular 28mm bases, it shows a lack of planning and forethought on part of the creators. Mine I've bent ever so slightly so that she fits onto the utmost edges of the base.

Also, I prefer to swap their pistols where possible, or at least remove those stupid flamer nozzles on a drum-fed gun. With Olga I went with the cigarette because it gave her a look of aloofness, disdain and certainly a sense of not belonging with the rest of the (future) regiment.

I understand. the things each does to make the minis work or so, I used the down swung sword right arm on the one as I wrote a tale of dancing a dance of destruction raising and lower her pistol, the double barrel is wrapped not in a flamer tip per se, but stamped air cool shroud for the barrels, kinda old soviet weapon style.

The young sister just has that air of enjoying herself shooting folks too much

Oldest sister olga, has the gun in her arm crooked like she could care less if she has to shoot or not.the monocle also ads to her air of "superiority"

But the 40mm bases also mean if they get "stuck in", they can tackle a nice amount of opponents. still have to finish then, so much detail to work with on them, just got some small tip brushes for such work.

I am always checking for the backjground fluff for the Arcadians, sure would be nice to be able to collect and induct them into the Union as well.!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226880.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7226880.page GMT
In other news, I got a package today, previews of stuff that's coming out Soon™, and ahmahgerditspurdy!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7229060.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7229060.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Actually Andy and I had a chat a few months back, Brook. The short answer is "I'd love to but I can't" for reasons of employment at the moment.

Fair enough, I know he does stuff on a semi-frequent basis for FFG's 40 RPG's now, which is always good news in my books.

 faolan wrote:
In other news, I got a package today, previews of stuff that's coming out Soon™, and ahmahgerditspurdy!

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http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/heavy-weapon-milti-pack

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 BrookM wrote:


And here's the art from Only War:

Spoiler:

Gotta love a woman who thinks armoring her knees is far, far more important than armoring her chest.

Nothing important up there anyway.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7241358.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7241358.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7241363.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7241363.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7241364.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7241364.page GMT
Besides, I would want to show off the results of my rigorous corset training!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7241624.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7241624.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7242292.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7242292.page GMT The biggest new release yet from Victoria Miniatures. I am very excited to present five superb heavy artillery pieces expertly sculpted by Jake Schneider. They include a Heavy Bolter, Heavy Mortar, Heavy Twin Stubber, Laser Cannon and Auto Cannon. There is also a multi weapon options for people who like to magnetize their models, as well as wheel variants and gun carriages available separately.
See them here: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/heavy-artillery?pagesize=12





http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/heavy-artillery?pagesize=12
Thanks for reading

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No...?





Great work Vic (and Jake). Superb looking weapon carriages. Love the mortar and auto cannon especially. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243341.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243341.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243458.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243458.page GMT
Plus higher price means people will shy away from them, making them more unique on the table. (unless people are willing to pay, which obviously they are)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243545.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243545.page GMT
Resin does cost a bit more than plastic, because resin itself is more than plastic (but the moulds are far cheaper), and it's a PITA to work with/get to pour decently.

Besides, each HWT costs $22 down here from GW ($28 for the "special" ones), so not too bad.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243600.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243600.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:




http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/heavy-weapon-milti-pack

So my 'guess' was right! , the 25mm heavy gun will do Heavybolter functions meow~]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243647.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243647.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Even on Dakka you can't get away from the trolls.

Resin does cost a bit more than plastic, because resin itself is more than plastic (but the moulds are far cheaper), and it's a PITA to work with/get to pour decently.

Besides, each HWT costs $22 down here from GW ($28 for the "special" ones), so not too bad.

You mean ESPECIALLY on Dakka. That being said, while these are a bit pricey, they look really nice and wholly fit the aesthetic of the troopers. I've really enjoyed watching this range get fleshed out. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243853.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7243853.page GMT just curious as im sure the crew dont match everyone armies.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7244240.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7244240.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7244304.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7244304.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7244307.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7244307.page GMT IG! Any plans to do heads similar to this?

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Take some Highland Moss Guard crew, add pith helmet heads and throw in some of Col Gravis' upcoming Steampunk heavies and no two armies ever need to look the same again.

That said I do like the look of the twin linked weapon!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7244759.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7244759.page GMT They look large and bulky enough to be used as a FW heavy mortar, which is what i want to use them for.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7246146.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7246146.page GMT . Love it!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7246165.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7246165.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7248808.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7248808.page GMT

Love the Heavy Mortar...

BUT may I suggest that a four-barrelled mortar-style weapon mounted on that carriage would be awesome?

cough...Thudd gun...cough...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249034.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249034.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249198.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249198.page GMT
Also a Not Thud gun would be awesome ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249344.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249344.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249356.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249356.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249384.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249384.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249482.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7249482.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Yes, yes, yes, but pretty please weaponless arms for the girls first yes?

Universal empty rifle arms for the boys and the girls are the casters now ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250291.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250291.page GMT GW cease and desist letter?

 stanman wrote:
Sweet, exactly what I need for when I want GW styled Imperial Guard but at several times the GW price.

You know this is an Australian company, right? Have you seen the prices of GW in Australia?

As for prices, these beautiful heavy weapons are a bit out of my range right now, but a Thud gun would be seriously tempting for my Squats, quite a few of whom currently have or will have Victoria laser rifles. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250318.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250318.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
Yes, yes, yes, but pretty please weaponless arms for the girls first yes?

Universal empty rifle arms for the boys and the girls are the casters now

Yay! Looks like I'm going to postpone getting that second Imperial Knight and instead expand the platoon some more! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250449.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250449.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
Yes, yes, yes, but pretty please weaponless arms for the girls first yes?

Universal empty rifle arms for the boys and the girls are the casters now

Yay! I held off doing my Arcadians when I heard about the arms. I can't wait!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250651.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250651.page GMT set of the GW plastics, I get that people like alternate options but at that price I'd just get some death korps and skip the 3rd party knock offs.

I also haven't sprung for DK as they are bloody expensive. GW is already overpriced to begin with but at least it can be had at a discount from online vendors or ebay. These are priced too high for the standard player, you'd need very deep pockets to be able to afford to field enough to be worthwhile. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250892.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250892.page GMT

 stanman wrote:
For what I'd spend on one Vic weapon platform I can get a set of the GW plastics, I get that people like alternate options but at that price I'd just get some death korps and skip the 3rd party knock offs.

I also haven't sprung for DK as they are bloody expensive. GW is already overpriced to begin with but at least it can be had at a discount from online vendors or ebay. These are priced too high for the standard player, you'd need very deep pockets to be able to afford to field enough to be worthwhile.

In my country I am thankful for GW pricing.

To get 3 of heavy stubber weapons (the best ones) with 6 Victorian Crew is only 10 dollars more expensive than the GW alternative which is pretty crap really. Unless you like Cadians or Catachans. But even then...

So I guess it depends on where you live. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250896.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250896.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250911.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250911.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250999.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7250999.page GMT

 stanman wrote:
For what I'd spend on one Vic weapon platform I can get a set of the GW plastics, I get that people like alternate options but at that price I'd just get some death korps and skip the 3rd party knock offs.

I also haven't sprung for DK as they are bloody expensive. GW is already overpriced to begin with but at least it can be had at a discount from online vendors or ebay. These are priced too high for the standard player, you'd need very deep pockets to be able to afford to field enough to be worthwhile.

Quite. You can get a set of plastics...that everybody else has.

For those players who can afford them or want something visually different, companies like Vic's provide us with alternatives. I can't deny that it would be expensive if you go for the whole squads but you can use GW plastics and purchase a whole bag full of heads and make your army subtly different from others. For example my Storm Troopers use pith helmet heads. Other players have used the Scion torsos on the kilted legs.

As for the new heavy weapons they are a jump up in a price that I'm willing to pay at the moment but the kilted crew set will look good manning the heavy weapons I have coming from a recent Kickstarter.

I probably have a different definition of knock off compared to you but to my mind the quality of the castings and the effort that has gone into the design makes them anything but knock offs. Vic has developed a range of sci-fi humans which, although undeniably inspired by 40K, has given players a range of options that GW can no longer afford or be bothered* to supply. GW has not continued the effort it made with the 2nd Ed metals to represent the variety its own background tells us exists within the Imperial Guard.

* delete according to point of view.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7251057.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7251057.page GMT GW it's simple: the Imperial Guard is not a Space Marine army, hence not worth putting as much effort into. Just compare the two codex books, one is a love letter to the faction taking the space and effort to give all big name factions something special, the other is a joke that mashes everything together with the bare minimum of effort. The knife is given that extra twist when they talk about how diverse the faction is, that no two regiments are the same, they even give you a two-page spread showing nice art of those regiments, most of which are no longer available.

Spoiler:

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Maybe once the female Tannenberg minis are out I'll take a stab at recreating this piece of art.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7252217.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7252217.page GMT 40K universe.

I've also just noticed the lasgun cells being charged by the fire!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7252316.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7252316.page GMT
It works as a nice companion piece to this one:



But yeah, it's one of my favourite pieces of background art ever, done for Only War by Diego Gisbert Llorens. He also did these two:

Praetorian sergeant.

Spoiler:

Necromundan 'Lucky 7th' Trooper

Spoiler:

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I never have been happy with the way GW handled the fluff of the Necromundan PDF/Spiders etc.

I could get behind that look though... start off as gangers, then you get into the PDF/Spiders, then into the off planet IG. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7252381.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7252381.page GMT
The "Spyders" were the 8th regiment IIRC and the requirement for joining that one was getting a spyder tattoo on your face.

edit.

Oooh, from the same White Dwarf article from back in the day:


Mordant "Acid Dogs" sergeant]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7252392.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7252392.page GMT



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 BrookM wrote:
In the words of the artist: "A bloodied and battered Mordian Iron Guard, who has been through hell and back."

It works as a nice companion piece to this one:



But yeah, it's one of my favourite pieces of background art ever, done for Only War by Diego Gisbert Llorens. He also did these two:

Praetorian sergeant.

Spoiler:

Necromundan 'Lucky 7th' Trooper

Spoiler:

Wow, these are really nice. I love the artist's Osprey Books-style illustrations of these far future troopers. That Praetorian and that Necromundan are fantastic.

And the Thudd gun that's being proposed sounds like it would be another good opportunity for a neat heavy weapon. Now to find some play on "Nebelwurfer" for it... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7252840.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7252840.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
This is how I feel about GW's treatment of the Astra Blah-blah Imperial Guard myself..
I think that is my all time favorite IG artwork, i used it as an example in my "story telling with miniatures class" thanks for posting.

Spoiler:

Maybe once the female Tannenberg minis are out I'll take a stab at recreating this piece of art.

I've been thinking that too.....
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Now with the gun carriages...my dreams are now apart of my credit line. lol. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253028.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253028.page GMT

 Dr Mathias wrote:
That 'Lucky 7' artwork is great. I'd love to have a squad with that look. Thanks for posting it.

I never have been happy with the way GW handled the fluff of the Necromundan PDF/Spiders etc.

I could get behind that look though... start off as gangers, then you get into the PDF/Spiders, then into the off planet IG.

You may want to take a look at the minis in Raging Heroes Toughest Girls thread then, especially the jailbirds.

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Ninja';d by above post! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253102.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253102.page GMT

 Wyrmalla wrote:
Heh, I have an inclination to search your posts to see how many times you've posted that Iron Guard image BrookM ...but I know I'd just lose myself in the quagmire of lasses.

Can't help it, it is my favourite piece of hobby art ever at this point. Ever since I saw it previewed in a copy of White Dwarf I was going "Holy gak! Finally someone who does it right." This isn't some power armoured donkey-cave drenched in blood kneeling in prayer or striking a glorious pose, this is a great representation of the faction that represents humanity.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253142.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253142.page GMT

 Wyrmalla wrote:
Heh, I have an inclination to search your posts to see how many times you've posted that Iron Guard image BrookM ...but I know I'd just lose myself in the quagmire of lasses.

After 40 pages of comments, this was the only time, a bit disapointing

This gif, however...

Spoiler:

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Just sayin'.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253408.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253408.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
This is how I feel about GW's treatment of the Astra Blah-blah Imperial Guard myself..



Maybe once the female Tannenberg minis are out I'll take a stab at recreating this piece of art.

This picture appears to be official GW Mordian artwork taken from certain novels meow~ or is it just a fan art meow~]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253532.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253532.page GMT

 Lone Cat wrote:
This picture appears to be official GW Mordian artwork taken from certain novels meow~ or is it just a fan art meow~

This picture is official art from Only War, the 40k roleplaying game revolving around the Imperial Guard.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253606.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7253606.page GMT GW and they seem to have it pretty damn good.

Having ran the Inquisition and Rogue Trader games, as well as the play in the SM parts, I actually prefer the games where it is just humans involved as there is more challenge, more drama, and it seems closer to the players, the SM aspect is insanely over the top. The SM RPG is more war gods like in conflict as the SM can and do mess the balance of a normal session up.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7254228.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7254228.page GMT GW, it certainly helps that they're snatching up ex-GW writers (The Andy's come to mind) and ascended fanbois to help enriching the quality of the writing.

Used to be that I would direct people to certain GW publications, but now, the FFG publications are the best source for fluff, as the official GW stuff doesn't really do much to help people on their way.

Same with bits companies catering to certain 40k factions I suppose. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7254243.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7254243.page GMT Cheers, V
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 vic wrote:
What would you like to see in the right hand? a maul option or a universal rifle stock?

B-both...... please.


Riot shields look awesome. Does this mean you will be producing heavily armoured space police in the future or are these just a one off?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7255349.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7255349.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Needs more space dwarves.

Just sayin'.

I could stand to hear more...


As for the riot shield option, why not both?
But the rifle shield would definitely be useful, would look great with the cut out firing ports on the shield.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7255353.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7255353.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:

 vic wrote:
What would you like to see in the right hand? a maul option or a universal rifle stock?

B-both...... please.


Riot shields look awesome. Does this mean you will be producing heavily armoured space police in the future or are these just a one off?

Seconded, re both options. A shotgun sticking out of the shield firing port would be very cool...

Would be very interested in the heavily armoured space Police...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7255444.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7255444.page GMT

 vic wrote:
This new Riot Shield by Jake Schneider will be part of the swag of new weapons coming mid October. I am looking at making some arms for it. What would you like to see in the right hand? a maul option or a universal rifle stock?
Cheers, V

Mauls and shotguns! Please!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7255551.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7255551.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
This is how I feel about GW's treatment of the Astra Blah-blah Imperial Guard myself..
I think that is my all time favorite IG artwork, i used it as an example in my "story telling with miniatures class" thanks for posting.

Spoiler:

Maybe once the female Tannenberg minis are out I'll take a stab at recreating this piece of art.

I've been thinking that too.....

Be still my beating heart... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7255776.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7255776.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256023.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256023.page GMT GW IG.

If Vic makes it in female, I'll buy it to balance out the gender ratio of my army.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256162.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256162.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256169.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256169.page GMT IG sized shoulder pads to help the Arcadins fit in with my Cadians.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256218.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256218.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256224.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256224.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256261.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256261.page GMT GW bits) BTW Vic if you ever make Desert Raiders consider my first born yours. You'll get the second too if you make both genders!

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I can't wait.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256408.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256408.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
They do a better job at it right now than GW, it certainly helps that they're snatching up ex-GW writers (The Andy's come to mind) and ascended fanbois to help enriching the quality of the writing.

Used to be that I would direct people to certain GW publications, but now, the FFG publications are the best source for fluff, as the official GW stuff doesn't really do much to help people on their way.

Same with bits companies catering to certain 40k factions I suppose.

I had the longest running Inquisition RPG campaign of the old shop I played at, 2yrs it ran till they got the bad guy at his most over arching attempt and foiled him.

The books and supplements helped make things flow, and helped me add more spice to the game.

some 3rd party companies do help a LOT, If I were to go adding in well Victoria Miniatures does make some very nice new factions and some awesome looking older and neglected factions.

Mad Robot, Dreamforge and others I like. FW's DKoK are alwso nice looking, but at 80USD for a 10man squad, it places them out of acceptability]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256500.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256500.page GMT GW did for guard was Dan's Gaunt's Ghost series. Those female characters were tougher than some of the dudes. But that's personal preference. I know a lot of people here on Dakka don't care for his writing.

But seriously Vic. You make females of all your stuff, you've got guaranteed sales to me. I'm loving my arcadians.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256841.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7256841.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7257172.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7257172.page GMT

 vic wrote:
a maul option or a universal rifle stock?

I was being petulant when I asked for both. There was never any promise of both.
I know people would have asked for both anyway even if I didn't. But since I said it first I feel obliged to point out the above.


With that in mind, since it's a choice between the two, I say universal rifle stocks. Dedicated matching gun arms would be far more useful then mauls since they'd be harder to make fit they shields. CCWs are comparatively easy to make.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7257182.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7257182.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7257843.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7257843.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7258263.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7258263.page GMT WAAC crowd loves to bitch and moan about how we don't belong in that phase of the game, no matter what. Are you going to tell them that they are wrong? Go on, tell those witches whats what! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7258348.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7258348.page GMT boyz fething anything with a 50 man blob squad w/attached commissars?

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 Snrub wrote:



With that in mind, since it's a choice between the two, I say universal rifle stocks. Dedicated matching gun arms would be far more useful then mauls since they'd be harder to make fit they shields. CCWs are comparatively easy to make.

Also it's not a component any other company is offering as far as I know. That, and the shield has a gun loop, so we might as well have a gun to go with it.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7258619.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7258619.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
The WAAC crowd loves to bitch and moan about how we don't belong in that phase of the game, no matter what. Are you going to tell them that they are wrong? Go on, tell those witches whats what!

Guard are why they added Overwatch ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7258731.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7258731.page GMT

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:
I think the only good thing GW did for guard was Dan's Gaunt's Ghost series. Those female characters were tougher than some of the dudes. But that's personal preference. I know a lot of people here on Dakka don't care for his writing.

But seriously Vic. You make females of all your stuff, you've got guaranteed sales to me. I'm loving my arcadians.

Love the Daniverse, and I suspect many in this thread do also! The Ghosts' novels were a great inspiration to to keep painting when I was making my guard armies. Abnet isn't Shakespeare, but he's better than most pulp-sci-fi writers and certainly one of the best that the GW has access to. The Eisenhorn and Ravenor are some of the best fiction GW has ever had and Dan's work is some of the only (alongside the Horus Heresy books) Black Library writing that I keep after reading. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7259213.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7259213.page GMT

 xXWeaponPrimeXx wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
The WAAC crowd loves to bitch and moan about how we don't belong in that phase of the game, no matter what. Are you going to tell them that they are wrong? Go on, tell those witches whats what!

Guard are why they brought back Overwatch

Fixed that for you Sir

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 BrookM wrote:
The WAAC crowd loves to bitch and moan about how we don't belong in that phase of the game, no matter what. Are you going to tell them that they are wrong? Go on, tell those witches whats what!

Well, I have to say I have lost quite the number of men in CC with potent troops, but when mobbed up in a platoon of say 30 some odds and sods, I still managed to take out SM/Eldar/DE/and such mainly due to attrition numbers which is so much part of the Guards' flavor. Oddly enough, I only had to use the Commisar rules once in all the battles(The head shot one that is).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7259768.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7259768.page GMT CC.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7263070.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7263070.page GMT CC ones that can be tooled to counter them (something like warp talons that have shred and an AP weapon would be devestating). For example, verse 20 regular boys with sluggas they will generate around 80 attacks total with furious charge. Mathematically, thanks to Toughness and rerolling saves due to the priest, the bullgryns will suffer around 2-3 wounds total. The Bone'ed is likely to kill a Nob with a Power Klaw during a challenge before he attacks especially if he has a maul.

The problem is they are expensive. They cost more than terminators with whom they should share the same price. Their cover save rule is pretty awesome. The Ogrynstar unit is pretty great as well.


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BrookM wrote:Plus, you can't take too big a squad, seeing as they're very bulky, so you can't squeeze that many into a Taurox or Chimera.

Snrub wrote:Metal Boxes are for chumps and ranged squads. Really melee warriors foot slog it.

I mean, aren't Bullgryn's built for foot-slogging? That's the point of the shield right?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7265192.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7265192.page GMT But this topic is moving off topic from Vic's Resin Crack ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266033.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266033.page GMT

I'm already mentally planning some much needed special weapon conversions.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266040.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266040.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266542.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266542.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266595.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266595.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266714.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266714.page GMT

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:

 BrookM wrote:


And here's the art from Only War:

Spoiler:

Gotta love a woman who thinks armoring her knees is far, far more important than armoring her chest.

Nothing important up there anyway.

Implants in 40k are bullet proof

That riot shield wielder looks interesting, press ganger? or as a space warden to keep the rabble in line?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266766.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7266766.page GMT
oh yeah and my vote for the shields would be universal rifle arms. I would probably model some guys up with shotguns to represent a carapace armored vet squad or arbites if I had that.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267077.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267077.page GMT













I think that's all of the new stuff.

edit.



Only thing missing from the site at the moment is the new MK III lasgun.


Automatically Appended Next Post:
And here's all the new weapons, including the new MK III lasgun:

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Here's the blurb:

Following hot on the heels of last week's Heavy Artillery release I'm very happy to present a great new wave of Victoria Miniatures hand weapons sculpted by Jake Schneider. This includes a terrific new digital version of our Fusion Gun, plus a Bolt pistol, Chain Swords, Sabres and Laser Gun Mk3. This is a pistol grip adaption of Laser Rifle Mk1. There is a set of gun sights that can be added to these weapons, As well as a very nice guard sized Riot Shield.
Empty rifle arms are on the way in a near future release that will fit all these cool new rifles.

Also this week are two new additions I've sculpted for the Torso Range. The Highland Guard now have a special Highland Torso sprue and the Border World Rangers have new Ranger Torsos which have cloaks attached.
cheers, V
www.victoriaminiatires.com]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267246.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267246.page GMT
Ranger torsos will come in handy as well, any idea on the BIKE release date I have asked a couple of times but seems to get overlooked ? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267401.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267401.page GMT Now we just need a series of good looking greatcoat legs.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267443.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267443.page GMT
Yes, I have a minion now. It's friggin' SWEET!

BTW, those sights are designed for the Autogun/lasgun/sniper family Vic premiered a while back, but they should, with minor work, fit onto the Mk III as well (I can't vouch for what you'll have to tweak), and will also fit onto things like SM Bolters.

You can't see it in the picture, but the hoses on the fusion gun sit a bit off where the hand would go, so a hand can still fit in there and be used for the greater good of weapon aiming.

The chain swords are two sizes, one for the men, one for the women.

Riot shield slot is sized to fit the auto rifles.

Some of the swords have a lovely skull pommel on them. All the better for braining heretics!

And a special shout out on that pistol, it was sketched out by Ben Spaulding, aka Splod. He was richly rewarded for the concept art with both fine craft beers and some free minis.

Which moves me on to a point that V has left me to raise at my leisure, so I'll raise it now.

If you come up with a good piece of concept art (and it doesn't have to be masterfully drawn, I just need to be able to see what we're looking at and going for, and you need to be able to explain any questionable bits), AND we both like it and V wants to put it into production, you will get a shout out on here and some swag of your choice (value limit to be determined by V, and if I really love it, I might kick in some too), and get to see something of "yours" in production. What needs to be understood is that some times things will need to be changed either for moulding, the technology, or tweaks to fit V's aesthetic senses.

If you have good ideas, send them to me and I'll take the good ones and the ones with potential to V, and knock heads together. The reason I say send them to me is that I check more often, I have a better idea of what's feasible with the technology, and V is busier than a one legged woman in an arse kicking contest most of the time.

Cheers!

Faolan]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267628.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267628.page GMT

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skull pommel.

braining heretics!

I see what you did there... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267648.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7267648.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7268275.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7268275.page GMT
I'm so torn!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7268297.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7268297.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7268410.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7268410.page GMT
"All Vic does is winnnnn winnnnn winnnn"




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Liking the Webley revolver idea too BrookM Solid pistol.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7269057.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7269057.page GMT

lone dirty dog wrote:Typical after I backed a load of kickstarters you go and released a load of cool stuff, liking the new torsos and sabres, gun sights are a good call as well .

Ranger torsos will come in handy as well, any idea on the BIKE release date I have asked a couple of times but seems to get overlooked ?

Sorry about that, the bikes are still on my desk as I am currently working on riders. Hope to have them released before the end of year.

Manus wrote:Even more cool stuff. Really liking all these smaller bits.
Now we just need a series of good looking greatcoat legs.

Got some W.I.P.
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Vic, if not for your bits, my Chem-Dogs would look awfully plain.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7269334.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7269334.page GMT LOL thanks for the update ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7269578.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7269578.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Speaking of concepts, Jake, any chance of you making some nice revolvers somewhere down the line? I love bolt pistols, but I'd love them even more if they're revolvers.

Meeeeee toooooooooo! a fan of six shooters meow~

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Haighus wrote:Was just looking at the gun carriage models on the webstore, and was wondering if the small artillery wheels still fit the artillery carriage chassis, to make a more WWII themed artillery carriage, and if so, whether you have any examples of that to show us?

Liking the Webley revolver idea too BrookM Solid pistol.

The hub pin attachment for the carriage is bigger than the hole in the small wheel, but it should be pretty easy for any experienced modeler to shave down the pin to fit.
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Thank the gods it's not the brain slug planet this time.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7270537.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7270537.page GMT
'Upcoming releases, among other things will see some great accessories for artillery and vehicles, empty rifle arms, APC wheel conversion kit and a little surprise for your Knight.'

Sounds great. I could be totally wrong but I've been guessing what that '...little surprise for your Knight' might be. Dare I say Knight pilot?
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But I wouldn't say no to some more medieval style tech crew.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7273980.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7273980.page GMT

 vic wrote:

Manus wrote:Even more cool stuff. Really liking all these smaller bits.
Now we just need a series of good looking greatcoat legs.

Got some W.I.P.

That sounds great - any chance of a WIP photo and ETA?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7274164.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7274164.page GMT
V might have some WIP shots in a week or two to show you of my current projects for you guys and gals though.

But for now I must leave, it's time to give myself lung cancer as a new shipment of goodies from V arrived at my door AND my Reaver Titan rocked up as well.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7274167.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7274167.page GMT

 Splod wrote:
Hmm, I've already got some suitable Knight crew from another European company...

Link? Pics?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7274268.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7274268.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7274677.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7274677.page GMT
I'll bring em along tomorrow night mate for a look see.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276172.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276172.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276209.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276209.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276213.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276213.page GMT
There is a new female regiment in the works. Well, a femaleing of another of the regiments in the works, I should say. That said, essentially sculpting 5 full figures and accessories is a VERY time consuming process. (There's a reason I haven't finished my Tech Guard yet...)

So as of right now there is no ETA, and no, I cannot tell you what the regiment is. I would if I could, but when I talked to Vic about it last she said "oh, you know, it's those ones" while waving vaguely without having the webcam on even.

I promise I will do a full court press for information when I see her in person at the end of the month, since we're both going to be on a panel at PAX in Melbourne. I'm hoping my wallet is deep enough to provide enough wine to get her to spill all the secrets!

In regards to the Knight stuff, there's one item coming shortly, and two more a bit beyond that. One was waiting for Victoria to finalise an idea, but since it's been (literally) months, I'm just going to storm ahead and do it, since I'm just that awesome. The other needs a consult with the caster, which is scheduled for the weekend, and then I can ship it off to be prototyped once the required changes are made. I'm sorry, neither is a crew figure.

But if you really really want crew, I can look into that...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276398.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276398.page GMT
Calling it now.

Put me down for 5 internets.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276434.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276434.page GMT
Though a wee tiny bit of me is hoping for Van Diemen's World Devils. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276880.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276880.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Vic's busy for a while again, new play just hit rehearsals, so I've taken over the Captain's Chair. Again. And I am DRUNK WITH POWER!

There is a new female regiment in the works. Well, a femaleing of another of the regiments in the works, I should say. That said, essentially sculpting 5 full figures and accessories is a VERY time consuming process. (There's a reason I haven't finished my Tech Guard yet...)

So as of right now there is no ETA, and no, I cannot tell you what the regiment is. I would if I could, but when I talked to Vic about it last she said "oh, you know, it's those ones" while waving vaguely without having the webcam on even.

I promise I will do a full court press for information when I see her in person at the end of the month, since we're both going to be on a panel at PAX in Melbourne. I'm hoping my wallet is deep enough to provide enough wine to get her to spill all the secrets!

In regards to the Knight stuff, there's one item coming shortly, and two more a bit beyond that. One was waiting for Victoria to finalise an idea, but since it's been (literally) months, I'm just going to storm ahead and do it, since I'm just that awesome. The other needs a consult with the caster, which is scheduled for the weekend, and then I can ship it off to be prototyped once the required changes are made. I'm sorry, neither is a crew figure.

But if you really really want crew, I can look into that...

Tech Guard??? you know that need some details - do we have those in the pipeline as well? If so please do spill the beans - the unit I need most that is!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276935.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276935.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276962.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276962.page GMT

 Dr Mathias wrote:
That 'Lucky 7' artwork is great. I'd love to have a squad with that look. Thanks for posting it.

I never have been happy with the way GW handled the fluff of the Necromundan PDF/Spiders etc.

I could get behind that look though... start off as gangers, then you get into the PDF/Spiders, then into the off planet IG.

A nice couple of nods to the Escher there, as well.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276976.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276976.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
This is how I feel about GW's treatment of the Astra Blah-blah Imperial Guard myself..

Spoiler:

Maybe once the female Tannenberg minis are out I'll take a stab at recreating this piece of art.

Hah, that's fantastic, is that for an FFG publication or just really great fanart? EDIT: Nvm I kept reading and saw the answer.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276997.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7276997.page GMT

They do look bloody awesome after all.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7277091.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7277091.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7277105.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7277105.page GMT


Some one say tech-guard?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7277346.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7277346.page GMT

 Snrub wrote:

Spoiler:

Some one say tech-guard?

That's a great image.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7277583.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7277583.page GMT
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 Insurgency Walker wrote:
That reminds me, not much time left in 2014 for that Matilda to come out. Just in time for Christmass?

Yes you are right. It is looking much more like a 2015 project at the moment. Partly because it requires a lot of upfront expenses. Its by far the biggest project Vic minis has tackled and will take time to do well.
Cheers, V]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7278843.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7278843.page GMT
Oh and female Mordians.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7279130.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7279130.page GMT

 vic wrote:

 Insurgency Walker wrote:
That reminds me, not much time left in 2014 for that Matilda to come out. Just in time for Christmass?

Yes you are right. It is looking much more like a 2015 project at the moment. Partly because it requires a lot of upfront expenses. Its by far the biggest project Vic minis has tackled and will take time to do well.
Cheers, V

Excellent! Give me something to look forward to for next year. I'm very patient, and enjoy your high standards. Keep up the good work!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7279162.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7279162.page GMT
If you could consider adding a small pocket to the upper sleeves, that would be fantastic! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7288362.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7288362.page GMT
Then I'll wait more for the matching APC and artillery variants.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7288481.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7288481.page GMT
Victoria was going to be there, but unfortunately life has intervened too much for her to make it - it's a damned shame, I was going to get her to drink beer and she was going to try to find a wine that didn't make me feel ill!

Still, if you're around, feel free to come in and give a watch.

Sorry for the short notice, but despite this coming up a month ago, I only got official confirmation yesterday, and my home internet was playing up.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7307521.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7307521.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7307707.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7307707.page GMT
BrookM, for the life of me I tried to do the Webley, it just wasn't going to work well at this scale for printing OR casting, so I went a bit more 357 on it.

Vic likes the revolver, but doesn't know if you folks would find it chunky enough to be a not-bolt pistol, so we agreed to kick it open to you folks to comment on.

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It's a shame you can't 'webley' it anymore, any chance of getting more detail on the cylinder? On a 28mm fig I reckon it would look absolutely excellent anyway, top stuff as usual.

I'd be in for a few if you got around to producing 'em!

I also second Jadeim's suggestion of desert troopers, I yearn to build a sci fi Afrika korps! Or get a 40k based Tallarn raiders company going in the rather nifty Victoria Minis mould! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7317205.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7317205.page GMT
If it's not-bolt pistol sized then good! Most likely what they'll be used as anyway. May as well make it convincing.
Make it a right proper hand cannon. A big two-handed affair. Something you could beat a horse to death with.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7317222.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7317222.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Well, I'm packed up for PAX Australia, and just need to mosey into town in a few hours.

BrookM, for the life of me I tried to do the Webley, it just wasn't going to work well at this scale for printing OR casting, so I went a bit more 357 on it.

Vic likes the revolver, but doesn't know if you folks would find it chunky enough to be a not-bolt pistol, so we agreed to kick it open to you folks to comment on.

It doesn't have to be a 100% copy of the Webley, the design as is looks great though, it's got a nice big barrel, a nice groove running along the cylinder to make it stand out from the more generic designs, all I can say is..

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 faolan wrote:
Well, I'm packed up for PAX Australia, and just need to mosey into town in a few hours.

BrookM, for the life of me I tried to do the Webley, it just wasn't going to work well at this scale for printing OR casting, so I went a bit more 357 on it.

Vic likes the revolver, but doesn't know if you folks would find it chunky enough to be a not-bolt pistol, so we agreed to kick it open to you folks to comment on.

I don't think this 'double-action' (possibly modelled after Smith&Wesson M-10) revolver is strong enough to chamber 20mm standard bolter round. the cylinder itself is too short to house the said bolter round. It serves the functions of las pistol better.




Will there be 'cowboy single action bolt pistol'?


^ This suits the revolver bolt pistol better than S&W M10.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7318384.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7318384.page GMT atm so can't post a pic of one atm sadly.

Edit:




Figured out how to copy and paste]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7318742.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7318742.page GMT


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In my head in modern 40k throws 3 guns can be used interchangeably. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7318775.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7318775.page GMT
Possibly it would be better to make something like a Bolt-Pistol with revolving chamber than a Revolver scaled up to be a Bolt Pistol.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7318877.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7318877.page GMT
It has a lovely chunky feel that would convey bolt pistol to me.


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7319071.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7319071.page GMT this beast. The fact it shoots tiny missiles actually limits the amount of material needed to keep it from exploding, as the chamber pressure only needs to get it moving rapidly in the right direction and the little jets from the round itself can be used to get it to killing speed (maybe). So a lower pressure charge such as in a flintlock or shotgun can be used to get it going and make it killy enough at shorter range, then the bolt itself does the rest past that. Especially for a pistol with shorter range that should allow for a sleeker frame than scaling up a .32 magnum say; you just need the thicker barrel and scaled cylinder.

Of course designing with that in mind might result in a much smaller gun than the eye will be comfortable with, especially compared to the normal size of laz and bolt pistols from GW.

Edit: the total diameter of the barrel will be larger perhaps, but the walls of the barrel can be thinner than just straight scaling is what I meant to say. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7319116.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7319116.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7321405.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7321405.page GMT Cheers, V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/apc-wheel-and-suspension-kit
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 vic wrote:
APC Wheel and Suspension kit by Jake Schneider now in store. We had a bit of a printing stuff up with this one, but really pleases with the look of the finished kit.
Cheers, V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/apc-wheel-and-suspension-kit

Looks like I'll be picking up another Taurox tomorrow. As a certain Viking would say.. GLORIOUS!
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Say if you wanted to create Taurox half tracks could you use the rear set of wheels on the front? I can see that aesthetically they're different but what about attachment wise? Could you just plonk the rear wheels up front and call it a day or would you need to do some work?
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lost_lilliputian wrote:
Ok, so now I'm thinking this: new apc wheel & suspension kit (+taurox), riot shields, custodian heads and that single handed shotgun/club coming soon and that's a pretty damn cool riot squad , for all your clubbed seal/tau needs.

That's what my first Taurox was made for!

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 vic wrote:
APC Wheel and Suspension kit by Jake Schneider now in store. We had a bit of a printing stuff up with this one, but really pleases with the look of the finished kit.
Cheers, V
http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/product/apc-wheel-and-suspension-kit

Outstanding!
Order placed!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323127.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323127.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323178.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323178.page GMT

 DarkTraveler777 wrote:
No one referenced Hellboy's revolver yet?

It has a lovely chunky feel that would convey bolt pistol to me.

Spoiler:

It's a really cool weapon to be sure, but we've already had revolvers just as big in Necromunda, Gorkamorka, etc. and they didn't convey Bolt Pistol, either, it conveyed Stub gun. Not that folks can't nominate it as a bolt pistol, las pistol or whatever they want, and I do agree that a revolver is a cool weapon for IG. However, it's just not a weapon that is going to read "bolt Pistol" to most 40k players.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323287.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323287.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323300.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323300.page GMT What does it look like as a half-track?


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Also - will the beastmen be making a comeback??]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323322.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323322.page GMT GW's face for not doing something similar themselves in the first place, but they can't complain - this will sell quite a few Taurox kits for them...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323728.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323728.page GMT

 Clang wrote:
Great looking wheels upgrade. Egg on GW's face for not doing something similar themselves in the first place, but they can't complain - this will sell quite a few Taurox kits for them...

You could them use the tracks to make you're own rapier carriages!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323835.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323835.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323841.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7323841.page GMT
I will say, though, you should really include some truck nutz with the kit.

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 bubber wrote:
So much better with those wheels.
What does it look like as a half-track?
I have not tried it. I believe there is a slight difference in height between the wheels and track. I'm sure Jake will jump in and let you know if it will work.


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Also - will the beastmen be making a comeback??

Yes, I should have them back late next week.
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Latest releases, a little bit of everything: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/vehicle-and-mech-conversion-bits

Biggest release, wheels for the Taurox!





Plasma gun for Imperial Knights, this replaces the shoulder-mounted heavy stubber.



Stowage for bikes, expect those to pop up on her site as well in the coming months, right?



Ammo crates, jerry cans, mortar shells and tools.







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Gotta love an offering like that.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7324750.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7324750.page GMT

Zwan1One wrote:
Very lovely! Looks like a proper vehicle now.

Exactly this. It takes an awkward kit and makes it useful. Very cool.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7324766.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7324766.page GMT
You can use the track units on the back if you want, however, you will need to shim it as my suspension makes the vehicle a bit taller over all - namely because I didn't go with one set of wheels being smaller than the other set (the tracks on the Taurox are of two different heights).

So yes, but you'll need to do some work.

I'd also venture to say that one could use that cased autogun for more than just a bike... I know I'll be throwing some on to my Chaos Marauders that I'm using as Rough Riders in my traitor guard army.

Can't wait til my copies of the knight plasma gun rock up - that 'nipple stubber' just looks dicky. Speaking of replacement parts for the Knight, maybe I should lock myself into the lab for the next few days and bodge up some more, what do you folks reckon?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7324884.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7324884.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7324935.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7324935.page GMT FW Knight variants has a shoulder mount plasma weapon too, so it will be pretty straight-forward to convert it now.
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 BrookM wrote:
New stuff!

Latest releases, a little bit of everything: http://victoriaminiatures.highwire.com/products/vehicle-and-mech-conversion-bits

Plasma gun for Imperial Knights, this replaces the shoulder-mounted heavy stubber.

Very sweet indeed!
The stowage is also very tempting. Once the beastmen come back, order here you come!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7325283.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7325283.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
Speaking of replacement parts for the Knight, maybe I should lock myself into the lab for the next few days and bodge up some more, what do you folks reckon?

Perhaps you could create variant masks to go over the basic mechanical head? Changing the look of the machine's 'face' would be an easy way to differentiate otherwise similar models from one another.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7325440.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7325440.page GMT

Turaxa wrote:

 faolan wrote:
Speaking of replacement parts for the Knight, maybe I should lock myself into the lab for the next few days and bodge up some more, what do you folks reckon?

Perhaps you could create variant masks to go over the basic mechanical head? Changing the look of the machine's 'face' would be an easy way to differentiate otherwise similar models from one another.

This is a brilliant idea! New helmet designs and so on would be great! One with a more distinctly great helm look would be a good place to start IMO, at the moment we have a type of barbute and an armet helmet. A sallet and bevor set up would look cool too I think.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Medieval_helmets
Could be a good source of initial inspiration.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7326370.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7326370.page GMT
It's a shame there's no way to get a bevor and sallet onto it, damn it not having a more humanoid like build!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7326654.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7326654.page GMT

Turaxa wrote:

 faolan wrote:
Speaking of replacement parts for the Knight, maybe I should lock myself into the lab for the next few days and bodge up some more, what do you folks reckon?

Perhaps you could create variant masks to go over the basic mechanical head? Changing the look of the machine's 'face' would be an easy way to differentiate otherwise similar models from one another.

Multi part legs would be my choice]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7326698.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7326698.page GMT

 sonofruss wrote:

Turaxa wrote:

 faolan wrote:
Speaking of replacement parts for the Knight, maybe I should lock myself into the lab for the next few days and bodge up some more, what do you folks reckon?

Perhaps you could create variant masks to go over the basic mechanical head? Changing the look of the machine's 'face' would be an easy way to differentiate otherwise similar models from one another.

Multi part legs would be my choice

This I like very much.. I'll see if I can weasel it past V. Would save me having to cut up another set of the plastic legs for reposing.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7326857.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7326857.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7327682.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7327682.page GMT

 faolan wrote:
I never really liked armets, they were always a bit too pompous for my liking. Barbutes are nice and simple, yes, and might make a good starting point.

It's a shame there's no way to get a bevor and sallet onto it, damn it not having a more humanoid like build!

They already have a barbute and an armet styled helmet in the plastic kit. With the sallet idea, I was kind of imagining it having a similar appearance (with the characteristic "overbite" look of the sallet) but actually being a one piece mask.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328066.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328066.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328672.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328672.page GMT

nedTCM wrote:
Anyone know how long in general it takes to ship things from Vic Minis to the US?

I want to say a week or two tops. She has super fast shipping considering she's halfway around the world.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328731.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328731.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328741.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328741.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328858.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328858.page GMT GW put ship doors on it.

The suspension upgrade is great though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328873.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7328873.page GMT
Knights are begging for an accompanying force of household soldiers.


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Those sort of maidens?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7329519.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7329519.page GMT
More Guard first, let Raging Heroes handle the sisters for the time being. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7329559.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7329559.page GMT

 faolan wrote:

 sonofruss wrote:

Turaxa wrote:

 faolan wrote:
Speaking of replacement parts for the Knight, maybe I should lock myself into the lab for the next few days and bodge up some more, what do you folks reckon?

Perhaps you could create variant masks to go over the basic mechanical head? Changing the look of the machine's 'face' would be an easy way to differentiate otherwise similar models from one another.

Multi part legs would be my choice

This I like very much.. I'll see if I can weasel it past V. Would save me having to cut up another set of the plastic legs for reposing.

You know what would be really fantastic? A Lancer conversion kit for the plastic Knight - multi-part legs with the extra joint and longer front toe, and a slightly sleeker carapace with a steeper incline when mounted, combined making a model that's a bit taller than the plastic Knight but doesn't look like a totally different class of warmachine which, to my eye, the FW Cerastus Knights do(they're not just a lot taller, but also much chunkier, which for me means they lose the visual implication of speed they should have over the normal Knight).

The plastic kit can be had for about £65-70 shipped from online discounters, and the FW Knight is £170, so I suppose a kit like that would come down to whether you've got the time, and whether you can do a legs+carapace kit that'll turn you a decent profit and still end up being cheaper when combined with the plastic kit than FW. I know I'd want at least a couple.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7329589.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7329589.page GMT

 BrookM wrote:
Nope. Nope. Nope.

More Guard first, let Raging Heroes handle the sisters for the time being.

I agree wholeheartedly.

Maybe one day in the future. For now though. MOAR GUARD!



As far as alternate knight heads go. My vote is for the bird helmet.




That way it can head butt riptides to death instead of busting them up with a chainsword.


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Well, I'll be back in my dungeon soon doing work, so I'll take everything y'all have said under advisement.

I'll also be having a chat with a couple of other talented folks that I met at PAX Australia and see if we can't spring some tasty surprises as well.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7329689.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410982/7329689.page GMT

 bubber wrote:

 BrookM wrote:
New stuff!

Plasma gun for Imperial Knights, this replaces the shoulder-mounted heavy stubber.

Spoiler: