Author Topic: Into the breeding pits: miniature suggestions for Amplipede, Basilisk, Devourer? (Read 5847 times)

Cymril · « **on:** July 17, 2016, 10:45:21 AM »

I wonder which miniatures would be suitable for the new beasts?
Any suggestions? Or will Northstar release appropriate models?

E.g. I thought a Devourer could look like the Thacaldān from Mierce Miniatures:

http://mierce-miniatures.com/index.php?act=pro&pre=mrm_dkl_jut_cnt_mbs_601_000

But this is a pretty expensive model, especially when you need more than one...

Wyrmalla · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2016, 10:32:11 PM »

I won't have the book till its released at the end, but besides Repear (which IIRC the largest bug they do is on a 40mm base) and older metal stuff, off the top of my head there's Puppetswar.

I remember seeing pictures of some Defiance Games bugs as well, but I'm not sure if they're still in business.

Rebel Minis also do a 15mm giant bug range, which might do for 28mm.

But ah, I'm just throwing stuff at the wall here, as all I have is a general gist of what you're looking for. By the looks of the mini you posted a Underdark Umber Hulk is kind of similar.

If the model you're looking for is on a 40mm base, and needs to be cheap, although I already mentioned Reaper, they've these three in their catalouge (only the first comes in plastic though, but runs at like £4 a model).

I'm making my own tunnel system board right now, and the intent's to fill it bug minis. That Frost Devil (the first one) can easily be bulked up a bit with a bit of greenstuff to serve as a burrowing beastie.

beefcake · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2016, 11:18:04 PM »

They're described as quite a gentle creature so something less menacing would be the shot. Maybe that new GW bug that the woodelf thing rides?

Hobby Services · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2016, 12:41:35 AM »

The Rebel Minis bug is (like many of his figures these days) actually from the old Starship Troopers range originally from Mongoose, repurposed as a 15mm fig. It's absolutely big enough to serve as a 28mm critter, assuming you want something about the size of a rhino.

If you can find one, Black Orc Games' 100 Kingdoms range had a very good sized giant beetle critter that would be suitable as well. Of course they're out of business these days, and I don't see one on ebay.

Cymril · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2016, 04:58:50 PM »

Thanks to all for your advice! Especially to Wyrmalia: this are some gorgeous looking miniatures!

Hobby Services · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2016, 05:11:41 PM »

Belated addition for anyone looking for creepy bug-monster-things, there's the Privateer Press Skorne Aradus models. There are two big guys on 50mm bases:

And a warbeast pack on 30mm bases:

This guy on a 40mm base might also be useful as a Frostgrave diggy monster:

And this upcoming nightmarish Legion of Everblight land kraken thing:

Cymril · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2016, 07:50:22 PM »

Just took a look in the book: the Devourer is as big as a horse with coach.
@hobby services: thanks, very interesting models! I think one could create a scenario door Frostgrave with a hive of this beasts

Hobby Services · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2016, 08:14:55 PM »

Quote from: Cymril on July 18, 2016, 07:50:22 PM

Just took a look in the book: the Devourer is as big as a horse with coach.
@hobby services: thanks, very interesting models! I think one could create a scenario door Frostgrave with a hive of this beasts

Sure could, couldn't you?

Privateer stuff is a little expensive, but it's an oft-overlooked source for all sorts of weird critters and steam/arcanotech robots. And they sell parts on their site, which can be handy for conversions. Helps that a lot of the bigger figs (like those two bigger Aradus) are in sold as modular kits that can be assembled as one of 2-4 different models - you wind up with lots of interesting leftover parts for conversions, terrain, etc.