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Miniatures Adventure => Future Wars => Topic started by: Chico on August 13, 2014, 10:09:47 PM
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So Geoff from Oakbound Games has been commissioned by myself to design some Evil Space Dorfs.
Here's the first concepts please let us know what you think?
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZniADyzp__U/VJA5nLr17HI/AAAAAAAAC8E/m7NgjtvBpuk/s1600/10429429_10152569691587279_7467441848607480445_n.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_zyX0QmqU8/VJA5mIvi6TI/AAAAAAAAC78/tWxfOnrZUtk/s1600/1939662_10152569691542279_5118546741480825576_n.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ccfcp6okzFA/VJA5oU68LUI/AAAAAAAAC8M/E2WWsroziKs/s1600/10569082_10152569691607279_5091995001865269711_n.jpg)
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The first two look pretty cool. Not sure on the third. It's not got the same vibe to it.
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Some interesting ideas. I'd lose the yin-yang symbol on the first guy. It really pulls me out of the fantastical setting you're trying to portray. I think the same thing when random space-games involve stuff like Samurai or blatant links to Earth culture as we know it. The others look a bit Rogue Trooper for sure --- I like the diving helmet look on the third guy.
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Hmm,not sure on the diving helmet,but like that their not too busy looking.
Will keep eye out for progress as been toying with a miner gang for necromunda.
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Does nothing for me but then they aren't designed for me. ;) Enjoy.
How does the "Dorf" use the goggles under the helmet? That really breaks the suspense of disbelief for me personally.
There are some aspects of the design I don't understand but these are drawings - is that his beard coming out through the "mouth" looking feature on the suit? My first thought was he was throwing up...
The (?) back pack thing in the first image looks like he is carrying Oscar the Grouch into combat/space (an evil R2D2?)
Edit: The bigger the "codpieces" (pictures two and three) the less believable the pictures become.
Gracias,
Glenn
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Cheers for the feedback,
A couple of things to bear in mind are these are just concepts the idea was just to throw random ideas we liked on a piece of paper and see what sticks so these are a amalgamation of everything.
Some interesting ideas. I'd lose the yin-yang symbol on the first guy. It really pulls me out of the fantastical setting you're trying to portray. I think the same thing when random space-games involve stuff like Samurai or blatant links to Earth culture as we know it. The others look a bit Rogue Trooper for sure --- I like the diving helmet look on the third guy.
I agree, not a fan of the random bits either.
Hmm,not sure on the diving helmet,but like that their not too busy looking.
Will keep eye out for progress as been toying with a miner gang for necromunda.
Diving Helmet will most likly go (As with all the helmets)
How does the "Dorf" use the goggles under the helmet? That really breaks the suspense of disbelief for me personally
It's Goggles or Helmet, picture was showing possible ideas. I've already spoke to the artist about loosing the Helmets.
is that his beard coming out through the "mouth" looking feature on the suit? My first thought was he was throwing up...
It's a Japanese Style demon mask, but rather then a tongue out of the month its a beard.
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Thanks for clearing that up; I thought it was a fire-breathing mask... lol
I gather I'm a voice of one about the helmets. I hoped you might go for head swap options.
Keep us, well, me, informed of updates. ;)
Doug
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Another Concept, once again comments welcome:
Idea is a really old Dorf who's grown so fat he is suspended by this great winch on tracks behind him. He has a pet rat called Fenlok who is his only trusted advisor.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MHtrT0Nuzro/VKamu9xe3xI/AAAAAAAADCM/cDXfpr_cvqk/s1600/10606039_10152591964737279_6837788117719760849_n.jpg)
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Some good feedback so far. I think gramps is pretty hilarious, if not practical lol. It seems you are aiming for a more light-hearted range in the vein of earlier editions of 40k? I think you have nailed the old school feel pretty well, though I agree some of the things like the yin-yang could go.
I don't mind the helmets, and I like the dive helmet, actually. However, if your aim is for little bearded guys, the helmet will definitely get in the way of transferring that esthetic. Being a fan of some of the older fantasy orcs and empire ranges, I say the codpieces work just fine.
That being said, I don't do much scifi, so my input may not be as useful.
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Aye read the range as wacky/funny/quirky/Punk to be used to in any Sci-fi gaming system so won't relate that well to the grimdark that is 40k really. As the range isn't set in any perticur system or fluff I can get away with more randomness.
First and foremost this range is for myself rather then a gap in the market.
There is of course that Steampunk/VSF feel to them which I feel is a good but not over the top.
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So progress continues with my Evil Space Dorf range sculpted by Geoff of Oakbound Games.
Here's some WIP Greens:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B-XNg2czx74/VKanhdpqh6I/AAAAAAAADCY/9hFwf3G5QFE/s1600/10329029_10152647408797279_8643084227880003217_n.jpg)
From Geoff:
There's some tightening up to do. The weapons aren't finished, the boots need some work, there are some more cables and greeblies to add.
So comments welcome.
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shaping up nicely. he's right about the boots - each foot at the moment looks like it trod in something - with the heel sticking over the back.
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Nice, I like 'em!
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Thanks lads, rather happy with how they are progressing :)
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Looks promising :)
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Looks promising :)
With me Jonas you are always on to a promise heh
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I like. :D
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Number one, they won't be evil to me, but I KNOW you don't care. lol
Number two, I'm sure a proper paint application will dispel such, but the one lad has a bit of the Cthulhu look to him. :D
Not that I'm calling that evil, either...
Doug
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Thanks for the comments lads it's all taken into account :)
Anyway alittle update:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y85oeaL5Nhk/VKanhFX_aNI/AAAAAAAADCU/nIimBbq-rGw/s1600/10653826_10152661716657279_7706226701335413272_n.jpg)
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So it's been a few months in the making but the first Master Castings are back from mould makers.
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First 2 are blacked out as they are a surprise for another time, but everything should be up for pre-order in the new year. But this post will be updated with more information as and when.
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Sweet :-*
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Sweet :-*
I'll put you down for 20 of each then? heh
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Maybe not 20, but at least 2 of each ;)
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New Masters and a few pics of the others:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-Gxv52Fqos/VJGIXUpCohI/AAAAAAAAC8w/cuP5QsmN4ss/s1600/DSC_0050.JPG)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NU6tIqcogDc/VJGIXFikSHI/AAAAAAAAC8s/kdUpSRLzTnY/s1600/DSC_0052.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q2gUUWnLRxk/VJGIXkCnGJI/AAAAAAAAC80/UPTjgRfUGkY/s1600/DSC_0056.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ldP8rB3J5BU/VJGIZYAlsxI/AAAAAAAAC9E/25vLg5uwA-E/s1600/DSC_0058.JPG)
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Nice.
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I'll be getting these, lovely.
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Nice.
I'll be getting these, lovely.
Thanks boys
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Opps I forgot the group shot:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2uAeKDYpFPs/VKanxSF10OI/AAAAAAAADCk/Qqkfai1Cnmc/s1600/10426250_10152904060180149_6159317457304149692_n.jpg)
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I definitely want the dorf judge, excellent work
Regards
Jim
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Painted Masters:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S8GVIPRmiwI/VJRCCSpuxLI/AAAAAAAAC9c/0N5k0Se88G0/s1600/DSC_0064.JPG)
More pictures:
http://oldhammeronabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/evil-space-dorfs-painted-masters.html
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Very nice!
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Just a quick note all Concepts/Greens/Masters can now be viewed all together:
http://oldhammeronabudget.blogspot.co.uk/p/evil-space-dorf-project.html
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As I've said on your blog, Chico, this is superb stuff and I can't wait to get my hands on them for some Batreps. ;)
I know you're extremely proud of getting these from concept to casting, and then painted as well, and quite rightly so. Top job, mate. Big thumbs up from me. :)
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Lovely work :-*
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Ta very much lads, more to come in dew time :)
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Good news boys an girls these will be up for sale in the Oakbound Games Webstore ((http://www.propworkshop.co.uk/oakbound/miniatures) by the end of Feb. Limited number of sets so best be quick when they drop.
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So little while since a update here but these are now on sale here in limited numbers: http://www.propworkshop.co.uk/oakbound/miniatures/ (http://www.propworkshop.co.uk/oakbound/miniatures/)
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The packaging made me laugh I have to admit:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--2whi-8w-kE/VPblOqKO1CI/AAAAAAAADZM/3-GDl8nwMGA/s1600/DSC_0048.JPG)
I also converted a few up to use in a Deathrace 40k game at BOYL15, The Dorf Wagon is still to be put together :)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jKqgP5j9JeA/VQrY-jyB7sI/AAAAAAAADhA/TngKAC43pSc/s1600/DSC_0143.JPG)
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As the start of the Evil Space Dorf range has been out now for a short while it's now time to reveal some of their background fluff.
http://oldhammeronabudget.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/evil-space-dorfs-awakening-pt1.html
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So I had a nice little picture was forwarded on to me today...
The next lot of Evil Dorf Greens have been start... and multi-part you say...
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:o Nice.
That tentacly (it's a real word, honest :D ) head on the right is superb.
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:o Nice.
That tentacly (it's a real word, honest :D ) head on the right is superb.
Ta mate, thats my favourite too :)
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Mr Geoff of Oakbound Games has been busy again pushing putty, more WIP's of Wave 2
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wQFG6JyJeiA/VUjUTX-IhSI/AAAAAAAAD0E/Ppa5_iwZkBA/s1600/10857743_639963672805192_3991812901148255658_n.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C55Rtr9Cdik/VUjUU8ouwsI/AAAAAAAAD0M/YvcqvSnt-ko/s1600/11204886_639963652805194_5601805332472882264_n.jpg)
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Looking real good. Haven't got the first load yet. Gonna have a little check of the old bank balance tomorrow and maybe order them. When are we expecting the next load to go on sale? :D
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Looking real good. Haven't got the first load yet. Gonna have a little check of the old bank balance tomorrow and maybe order them. When are we expecting the next load to go on sale? :D
Thanks fella, Wave 2 is still in very early stages most of it is still concepts in Geoff's forbidden (Read: Dark & scary) mind-closet.
As it's going to be a large expansion it'll be kickstarted around mid-late summer but nothing is set in stone as it's a fun personal project.
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Second helmet done. Two views, either side of the central 'Peacekeeper' helm, of the 'Bughunter' helmet. These will go into a mould to have resin casts taken of them. I'll then work on top of these resin castings to produce a few different heads.
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Small Update: Here's an Oik Dorf body, Batdorf, Peacekeeper and Bughunter Juve heads.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-93Lf3BYYQWM/VVtc3wBkmuI/AAAAAAAAD5c/eFtRRR_nu7k/s640/11011879_642868042514755_5934382748107139323_n.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aK_luwhxYqU/VVtc5EMlNNI/AAAAAAAAD5k/4GZCa7dDAWY/s640/11188498_642805789187647_4751389734961186588_n.jpg)
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Cyber-Berserker Dorf :D
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRgLzFct69Y/VVtc6gZ6FSI/AAAAAAAAD5s/GmxEzG9AaAU/s640/11205111_643159472485612_7058290583873314500_n.jpg)
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Another Evil Space Dorf WIP (Leg cables done and of course arms) from Oakbound Games. I'm getting a certain diseased ridden God or maybe a Dark Judge feel eh?
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Isvbmc13wqU/VVtc7yaY6gI/AAAAAAAAD50/c1DD8LfPecI/s640/11267729_647023035432589_8326770407920444057_n.jpg)
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Look at this madness!!!!!
This is awesomeness man!
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Look at this madness!!!!!
This is awesomeness man!
Thankies Mr Lopez :)
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I Finally placed an order for the first sets. :D
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I Finally placed an order for the first sets. :D
Very good mate, hope you enjoy them :D
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Yes ok it's been a little while since the last Evil Dorf update, but that sneaky chap Geoff over at Oakbound Studios (Notice the name change!) has been pushing forward despite being a rather busy chap with his new 32mm Legends of British Steampunk range and other bits!.
Really go check them out,while not Oldhammer are rather purdy indeed.
Now those which follow Oakbound may have spotted a picture on the Oakbound FB Group (Go join it you tart!)
Those which haven't well here it is!
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Now at the top you can spot the Steampunk range along the top..
But what's that on the bottom I spy!?
Yup Multi-part Evil Dorfs!
Here's a sneak peak at one
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mBWJxvmXlQA/VhbJrAO18RI/AAAAAAAAEuk/7RVr9lRNjiA/s320/12080838_10153579223137279_743811410_n.jpg)
Very exciting for parts of Wave 2 to be cast and well it's 1 step closer to having a full range.
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Wave 2 Build-a-Dorf is now released:
Pick your combination of heads, bodies and arms to create your own Evil Space Dorf personalities, from cowboys and prospectors to cyborg policemen, grungy punks and mutant monstrosities! Or prove you're B.A.D. Ass't... the Build-A-Dorf Assortment giving you one of every component in the range. Fire your suggestions this way for new character options you'd like to see.
http://oakbound.co.uk/miniatures
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The amount of squats you see without arms those byog arms should sell by the bucket load.
I often thought gw missed out on the squats ,they should been done like mining or tunnelling abhumans instead of bikers,
Or mole men lol.
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The amount of squats you see without arms those byog arms should sell by the bucket load.
I often thought gw missed out on the squats ,they should been done like mining or tunnelling abhumans instead of bikers,
Or mole men lol.
That's the great thing that everything in this set scales 100% to other well know Dwarfs, so you could just buy these arms and heads and not worry abut the bodies if needed.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C55Rtr9Cdik/VUjUU8ouwsI/AAAAAAAAD0M/YvcqvSnt-ko/s1600/11204886_639963652805194_5601805332472882264_n.jpg)
I liked the biker take myself though, and hopefully Wave 3 will include some :)