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Title: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on July 19, 2016, 12:55:07 PM
 I have taken the first steps into KS territory with this very small project.

 The figures were sculpted by John Pickford and have been sitting in a box waiting on release for a few Years now.

 Bella Donna Spider form.

(http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/IMG_3642_zpswuumuhuk.jpg)

 The Weeping Queen.

 (http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/IMG_3638_zps3mjyhj4q.jpg)

 More pictures on the KS page.

 Please let me know what you think and help spread the word if possible.

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/866987250/chaos-dwarf-female-wargames-miniatures

 Cheers

 Andy C.

 Four A miniatures
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: DeafNala on July 19, 2016, 01:15:52 PM
She is LOVELY AND HIGHLY IMAGINATIVE. VERY WELL DONE! I wish you the BEST OF LUCK with the Kickstarter!

Addendum: I posted a little notice in the Kickstarter section of the Reaper Forum. You never know where the support will come from:

http://forum.reapermini.com/index.php?/topic/69910-the-queen-of-the-chaos-dwarves/
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on July 19, 2016, 01:33:08 PM
Backed it. Lovely looking minis.
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: clam on July 20, 2016, 09:20:23 PM
I  backed it as well. Lovely little sculpts  :-* You  just can't say 'no to' anything Pickford, can you  ;D
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: VoidValue on July 20, 2016, 10:42:43 PM
I'll be honest, I came in thinking "Oh, not another 'female X' Kickstarter" but you've got something really good here.

As a note: What sets it apart is the fact that the gender is included into the design. The Venetian ball gown is used to create something a little unsettling and "chaotic". Compared to the seemingly standard "this is a knight but it is a woman quelle surprise" it's very nice.

Secondary note: I understand people like those but for me personally they've very blasé and kinda forced.

TL;DR: Flavour and characterisation is everything.
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: Schrumpfkopf on July 21, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
Sigh.

That Chaos Dwarf project of mine... running for decades and never seems to get anywhere. Then sculpts like this turn up and induce just enough life back into it to keep things going.

Well done.

I pledged.
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on July 21, 2016, 12:11:17 PM
 Thank you so much for the comments guy's.

 It means a lot to have you onboard for this my first go at a KS.Still lots to figure out for future one's ;).

 Kev Adams or Paul Muller pieces next then?
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: robh on July 21, 2016, 12:22:34 PM
Nice one Andy, Kickstarter is ideal for this sort of project.

Why no pledge for single figures?  I am not after Chaos Dwarves as such but could find a home for Bella in my Carnevale Cirque gang.

On retail release after the KS?
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: Timbor on July 21, 2016, 05:52:20 PM
Those look great, Andy!  Very characterful.  Considering backing, but shipping makes it a bit high for just two figures so far.  If you add some Kev Adams stuff as 'stretch goals' it could make it worthwhile for me.  ;)

Glad to see you are almost at your funding goal though!
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on July 21, 2016, 09:47:06 PM
 I have added a picture of the other masks and the shield which John did for these miniatures.

 I did think about doing single miniatures but thought that people might like the two for there collections.

 Adding other sculpts is an option i am looking into.Some have said it will be a good idea to help get more funds others think it best to do them in the next KS project and keep things simple.

 There are a few Kev Adams pieces waiting Tim ;).Have some away at the moment to be painted up.

 Also quite a few pieces by Paul Muller and others waiting ;).

 If i decide to add other pieces to the project the postage will stay the same no matter what gets added.That way people dont get extra hidden costs being added to the end total.
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: Timbor on July 21, 2016, 10:03:18 PM
Well, you have the benefit of having the finished sculpts in hand, so in theory it should be easy enough to get them moulded.  You should be able to fit a few more castings on your master mould, you would just need more production mould.  The timeline may change with adding more models though, so either get a feel for what the other backers think about having to wait longer for production with an increased scope, or perhaps run a second project for the new models, but add the current models as 'add-ons' in the second project.  Might be a bit tidier to do it that way so you can reliably deliver on your timeline.  ;)
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on July 22, 2016, 01:59:05 PM
 I have added a stretch goal for passing the target.

 It is two new Female Barbarians which were sculpted by Andrew Rae with new weapon sets done by Paul Muller.

 
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on July 24, 2016, 11:09:12 PM
 The project has been funded and the two Female Barbarians are now available to add to pledges.

 Thanks for helping to get these pieces into production.
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on July 25, 2016, 07:04:01 PM
 Here are the Barbarian Females which have been added to the KS project.Along with the different weapon options they come with(one of each set).

 (http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/GetAttachment%201_zpsloqklrmn.jpg)(http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/GetAttachment%202_zpsbohzzyuo.jpg)(http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/GetAttachment_zps8wzhqcea.jpg) (http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/GetAttachment%208_zpsebullq2l.jpg)(http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/GetAttachment%207_zps0nusfb7b.jpg)(http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/GetAttachment%203_zps0vrdqwv3.jpg)
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on July 27, 2016, 09:40:59 PM
 Paul Sanderson has sent over these pictures of the new Female Barbarians which are now on the KS project.

 (http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/13835487_1720306068231003_1919944812_o_zpsbnoqzy2u.jpg)
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on July 31, 2016, 01:16:07 PM
 I have added the Chaos Dwarf Magic user to the project along with a new piece which was sculpted by Steve Horton.Shown below with the Chaos Dwarf magic user on-board ;).

 (http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/13884307_1080515955367029_570667777_n_zpskqxixe37.jpg)
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: Daeothar on August 01, 2016, 04:35:27 PM
I just pledged for the two stunted ladies. They'll make fine centerpieces in my sometimes to be completed big hat chaos dwarf army.

Great minis for sure! 8)
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: DeafNala on August 01, 2016, 05:22:01 PM
FANTASTIC! The Vertically Challenged Spell Slinger & his Ride are WONDERFULLY IMAGINATIVE creations. OUTSTANDING WORK!
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on August 01, 2016, 06:25:15 PM
 Thanks for pledging Daeothar.

 I cant wait to see them painted up on on the tabletop.

 They will make fine additions to the others which are already out.
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on August 09, 2016, 09:57:04 AM
 A little update to what has been added to the KS project.

 Blinks
(http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj336/manicminer21/13883749_1084384961646795_1311360569_n_zpsueell4r9.jpg)

 Two little dwellers of the deeps.

Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: Timbor on August 10, 2016, 12:58:10 AM
I just noticed you have the 4 awesome chaos dwarfs from your range on offer here...

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/013/255/080/1fd1a9d90ca7e545ccda96aea6ba02ed_original.jpg?w=680&fit=max&v=1470163575&auto=format&q=92&s=1d9a14565d374aa7ffbcf2a9cb804f31)

Love these guys... you may just have me!
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) Female Chaos Dwarves
Post by: manic _miner on August 10, 2016, 08:24:01 AM
Hi Tim,i thought it best to make them an add-on so that people will be-able to have all of John's pieces done so far for the range.