HML Leviathan Test Shot Miniature photos

[Ray Rivers]

Saw this at TGN today and followed the LINK to the photos.

Here is one:



That thing is 13cm (5.25 inches) long and 4cm (1.55 inches) wide.   

Folks seem to be freeking out about the fact that the models will receive some form of light pre-painting.

I just don't see it as an issue.  I've bought pre-painted (AT-43) minis before and had absolutely no problems repainting them.

These guys are certainly taking their time getting this game out.  But I think the result is going to be an absolutely awesome product.

Can't wait for release to get my hands on the game and the 8 ships included.

[Chairface]

Still, it's pretty!

[Ray Rivers]

From what I can tell from the blog, though the designer doesn't know when the game will be ready for sale, I get the sense he is shooting for this summer.

I'm sure it will cost a pretty penny but I'm almost certain to jump on these the minute they are available.

[The_Beast]

Yeah, I got snapped at when I implied 'vapor ware'. 

I'd just said I'd not seen any notices for quite awhile, but will admit I wasn't wedded to the blog, following post by post.

I'd seen transparent masters, but not resultant production. Thanks for the update!

And yes, pre-painted is no problem; a plus for those of us with multiple thumb syndrome.

Doug

[Ray Rivers]

Yeah, I got snapped at when I implied 'vapor ware'.

Thought passed my mind as well.

Could be a number of factors we are unaware of, or just might be the guy wants to put out a great product.

[Tomsche]

The ships do look prettier, but definitly more `handling practical` the the dystopian wars range.  Nothing against Spartan, but the space and vsf `uncharted seas` games are just to big modelwise for a decent fleet battle imho, especcially mounted on flight stands (bump to table, timmmbeeeerrrrrrr)

[Sangennaru]

wow. i love it!

such a pity that it is really much different from other lines around...

[Geudens]

I've been looking at one of their screensavers for nearly 2 years (or is it longer?) now, every time I start up my computer.  So, about time they get their stuff sorted out.  Lovely, worth the wait, but just one remark (look at the pic): if the model would be "in line" at the bottom, it could be used as a surface ship as well.  I guess very few people will cut the tail just for this purpose.  Really something they might have considered imho.

Rudi

[OSHIROmodels]

I quite like it, as Bezzo said, it could do with being bigger to allow resonable sized smaller ships on the table, let's face it, you probably wouldn't field a fleet of twenty of these (hmmm, actually, you probably would  ).

Right! Who's making a 28mm scale one 

cheers

James

[Laughing Ferret]

I've been waiting so long for these.  from first sight of the illustrations, now years ago. 
I had a similar reaction about Distopian Wars, Tomsche.. nice looking stuff from Spartan, but my heart's been set on the Leviathans for a long time, and I prefer their design. 

As for scale, I'm glad they won't get bigger than just under 6 inches. I'd have actually prefered a bit smaller even, but with casting in plastic and some very small parts, it might have suffered from losing detail.  Spartan stuff is nice, but the models are just too big for my taste, especially some of the Spaceships- really do hope they will come out with their fleet action scale minis.

Anyway- these look great, and I'll be sure to get some. I could even see getting some to convert to starships a'la Star Blazers,

[Ray Rivers]

Remember only the Battleships are 5 inches long.  The destroyers are 2.5.  What I especially like about the minis are the width, which altogether allows lots of detail.  So I think with a reasonable table there will be plenty of room to maneuver... and though I'm totally shooting in the dark here, I doubt that they will be mounted a foot high.

 

[Damas]

Right! Who's making a 28mm scale one 

Umm, I'll just finish the SS Procrastinator first!   

[former user]

well, when I'll manage to build my 28mm neff all will say the idea is stolen....

[former user]

very funny
I only have a basic idea yet
cutting uo a 1/72 85 cm flower class corvette and filling inbetween
so, since I won't start with the details as long as I don't have agood idea, it'll take time as usual

hopefully these new beauties will provide some inspiration
I read the background story and found it instantly appealing

does it say anywhere if they will be plastic kits or resin casts?

[former user]

I bought a mistreated kit for 10€ from ebay
the only thing unharmed is the main body and a few details
the rest is wrecked