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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: Monophthalmus on May 19, 2014, 07:35:24 PM
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Hi All,
Here's the next teaser shot for our upcoming Principes / Triarii / Rorarii character set. This chap has an altogether more 'Italian Allies' feel to him, with his Boeotian style Helmet and expensive muscled cuirass. He could indeed be one of the Extraordinarii, the pick of the allies who would form an elite unit who would lead the Roman army on the march, and would typically form a reserve in battle. As with all our character figures, he also makes an imposing Centurion, carrying his Hasta as a symbol of rank and experience. Whether ally or Roman, he will add a flash of wealth and prestige to any unit in a Consular army!
Cheers
Greg
www.agemaminiatures.co.uk
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What a corking figure, very imposing, you wouldn't want to mess with him.
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Superb! Are there going to be more Italian ally looking figures (or a set of alternative heads for the plastics)?
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Hi Adam,
I'm really keen on making a set of alternative heads for our plastics, I just need to figure out the best way of doing it. Metal is the cheapest way, but it really doesn't bind well to plastic. Plastic is the best route to go, but is very expensive for what would be a small sprue of extra bits. We'd have to sell thousands to stand any chance of breaking even, let alone seeing a return! So we'll probably go the resin route, as we have before. Resin sticks well to plastic, and although you have to hand pour the moulds it's not prohibitively expensive for the end customer. So, all being well, we should have some available in the not too distant future. Just need to get the next metal sets and plastic Carthaginians ready first!!
Cheers
Greg
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Greg
Having done a few Perry plastics with the metal head options (medievals) I don't see a problem fixing them - superglue works just fine.
The challenge is, IMHO, making a good fit on the metal head casting to match the plastic neck joint, so its as true as possible - some of the Perry ones do require a lot of filing/smoothing down on the metal heads, to get the right size and so to fit well.
Lovely figure btw!
Simon.
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Great figure, I cannot wait for these to come out!
I have to agree somewhat with painterman concerning separate heads. Metal works fine, it just usually requires a small amount of modelling skill which I'm sure all wargamers are capable of possessing. :D Either way, it sounds like a great addition to an already excellent range.
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After just super gluing some plastic arms to metal bodies, no problems, metal heads etc great... I find the superglue gel better for not gluing fingers
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I'm really keen on making a set of alternative heads for our plastics, I just need to figure out the best way of doing it.
If you are thinking of doing some different heads, can I make a plea for some Spanish or Celtiberian varieties.
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Hi Hu Rhu,
Ideally I'd like to do a complete plastic set of Spanish / Celt-Iberians. There is sufficient uniqueness in their appearance in my view to warrant their own set, rather than some head changes on Romans. That said, it all depends on the commercial success of the current offerings - buy more Romans everyone! ;)
Cheers
Greg
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I really like this one, very epic.
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Plastic spaniards! That would be very cool. I'll promise I'll buy more romans as soon as I have finished all the ones still sitting on their sprues. :D
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Beautiful miniature!
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I like that a lot! :-*
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Ideally I'd like to do a complete plastic set of Spanish / Celt-Iberians.
That would be fantastic. I am sure there are a lot of gamers out there who would be persuaded to purchase some since they fit with both Cargtaginian and Roman allies.
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We are truly spoilt. Victrix have just told me that on top of three Punic legionary boxes they are also going to do plastic cavalry for both sides! With that lot and agema there simply is no excuse for not doing the Punic wars!
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Well here's a teaser of what will be on offer in the Carthaginian boxed set :D
This chap is one of Hannibal's veterans, sporting Roman mail and scutum, but keeping his Assyrian / Phoenician helmet and Greek style xiphos. The second chap is the same torso but with a more 'wargamer traditional' Antigonid Macedonian helmet, representing the Sacred Band or similar (although, the Sacred Band seem to have disappeared in the 4th Century after having been wiped out twice!)
You could also, of course, mix him in with the Roman Legionaries as an earlier period Princeps, by swapping his head. Both sets will be interchangeable, so plus ca change!
Hu Rhu, I promised you an early peak ;)
Cheers
Greg
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Oops! Not sure where the first image has gone - he was in the post! :o
Here he is again; hopefully!!
Blimey - much confusion with attached pics appearing and disappearing! Probably user error - apologies all......... o_o
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Greg, I've removed the wrong link and uploaded the bigger pic to your post.
They're looking top notch.
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Looking good! Will the non veteran set include theuros type shields, as more recent ideas include them being the standard for Carthaginian troops in the Second and Third Punic Wars?
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Excellent figure. My wargaming opponent who is pledged to raise a Carthaginian army will be so pleased.
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WOW, that carthaginians are GREAT.
Are they going to be on metal or plastics?
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So you guys have plastic carthys out soon as well! 2015 is going to be a year of painting!
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Hi Guys,
The approach with the Carthaginians will be similar to the Romans, so you will have a mix of troop types in the box. The same way that you can build a 'Legion' containing the main troop types from the Roman box set, so you will be able to do the same with Hannibal's finest.
Can't give too much away just yet, but hopefully will be able to reveal a little more when the 3-ups are ready to show. ;)
Cheers
Greg
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They look awesome!
J
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Hi All,
Here's the latest teaser shot for you from our next set of metals. This chap is a character to add to your line of Principes or Italian Allies. He's sporting a Greek style Boeotian helmet, but adorned with feathers in the Italian style, and he's wielding a Greek Kopis or Spanish Falcata, urging his 'best men' forward. A few bits and pieces to finish on him, but he's nearly there.
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These look really very good. Can I just say, I would be very hesitant to buy anything resin. I have never had any trouble attaching metal parts to plastic figures.
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That guy looks fantastic, you can add him to my next order alongside the Triarii characters when there all available. This sculptor is very good.
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Wow, he looks fantastic. Can't wait to get my hands on him.
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A lovely character, Greg, especially like the Boeotian helmet.
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Another corker here :-*
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Thanks Guys,
Really pleased you like him, and the other figures!
Cheers
Greg
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Hi All,
Been a bit slow keeping the thread here up to date, so here-with two shots of the rest of the figures that will make up the Triarii / Etraordinarii / Rorarii character pack. Both of these chaps are casual / at ease, and again we've gone for a more Italian Allied look for variety.
Cheers!
Greg
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Loads of 'character' there Greg. These would also do as officers/characters for the Carthaginian veterans I suspect.
These guys seems stockier than earlier figures - my imagination? I did think that the earlier ones were a little thin and prefer the stockier look.
Garry
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These will look great standing behind the kneeling Triarii.
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Superb, so characterful :-*
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Great stuff! Perfect for my unreformed Principes / Italians.
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Oh, shiny :-* What a character, wow! Well done, Greg, I'm so looking forward to get my hands on them one day.
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Hi All,
I've just had the master casts for the metal character figures (previewed above) back, and but for a minor tweak they should be ready to production mould very soon. I've just got back from my Summer Hols, so been a bit remiss with updates, so here are the two remaining character sculpts to preview. We've also made progress on shield transfers for the Legionaries, with Richard at Battle Flag completing about 2/3rds of the designs. I'll try and preview these soon too.
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Cheers
Greg
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Great characters - hopefully they can be used as Italian allies for Carthage. No pesky Romans for me!
Is it my imagination or as these chaps a little more heavier built than their plastic cousins?
Garry
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Excellent character in those 8) 8)
cheers
James
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Great poses, I love the guy pulling his Gladius out. I can't wait to get my hands on all of these. I have 6 Triarii waiting for the characters to extend the unit to 12... must be patient :D
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Hi Guys,
You need wait no more - I've had the first delivery back from the caster, and both character packs are now up on the webstore. Fill your boots! ;)
Cheers
Greg
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Hi All,
I've just had the master casts for the metal character figures (previewed above) back, and but for a minor tweak they should be ready to production mould very soon. I've just got back from my Summer Hols, so been a bit remiss with updates, so here are the two remaining character sculpts to preview. We've also made progress on shield transfers for the Legionaries, with Richard at Battle Flag completing about 2/3rds of the designs. I'll try and preview these soon too.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10453318_838051886206671_8973492857489771681_n.jpg)
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Cheers
Greg
When can we expect these guys to turn up in the webstore? That fellow pulling out his gladius is just perfect!
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Yes the chap at the bottom is rather splendid. Great pose and mail!
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Derp....I found him in the store :)
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These are lovely sculpts, full of character. Very tempting! Can I just add my voice to those to say I've had little trouble sticking metal to plastic. The Perry heads for the WW2 sets have a 1mm pin running into the neck which you can cut down/ sharpen with a knife. You simply lop off the plastic head, drill the neck with a 1mm pin vice, then plug the metal head in with a spot of superglue. Job done. More variety for heads in plastic sets is always welcome!
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Hi Guys,
Both packs are in the store. I've had some painted shots back from the paintbrush Ninja that is Jose Bustamante - here's how they look with a lovely coat of expertly applied paint!
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Cheers
Greg