So I'm going away for a few days Tauntaun riding, I wish ! But likely to be as cold as the ice fields of Hoth, so I shall be leaving you in Steve's very capable hands, and I know he has something very cool to show you while I'm away.
In the mean time I thought you might like to see some of the new models were currently developing.
First up are two bulks, these are the brute force of the Techno Ancients, these models will come with separate hands so you can easily change from the basic model to a gladiator version just by adding parts from the weapons pack. Also there will be grey's that ride on their shoulders as an optional extra as well.
Next is the first of two Traventi servants were working on, the arms are a separate piece so we will be doing some more variations on this and the second body
The male Creminisci is now finished as well
Last but not least is a new animal for the wilds of Traventi the Grice, this is the male version and will be doing a female and gricelets as well to add to this new fauna
That's it from me for now as I go and start to wrap up warm, until next time HAVE FUN !
Cheers Dave
Dave the new minis are looking absolutely fabulous mate. I really enjoyed our many long talks back and forth in mail about the Techno Ancient`s army of Brutes, how they would fit into the world ethos and exactly what form they should take. The end result is mighty, and I`m absolutely delighted by your finished sculpts. The exchangeable hands thing was a stroke of genius, and will make the piece(s) that much more customisable and useful for the games.
But it is with the first of the two new Traventi servants that I find myself extremely excited about. For me, the new rules are more about role play (rpg) than skirmish.. although the rules are either, or and can be mixed together at will, but when I see servants, I start thinking Gormenhghast, Aladdin`s Palace, and al the court intrigue of any good fantasy or sci-fi (or science fantasy) setting. Its not just the muscle boys that bring a god game alive, its all those ancillary characters and npc who really breathe life into our fictional worlds. The WIP you show here is awesome and fell in love with this model the moment I saw it.
The Creminisci intrigue me and I can`t wait to get `stuck in` using them in my games. Nice work there Tar`... and v-e-r-y lovely work there Dave.
As for the Grice.. wow, WHAT a monster. What a beast. And theres a wife too (Oooh she`s just gotta be called a G`wice) and little baby gricelettes too, this just gets cooler and cooler.
Great post mate, and hey.... wrap up warm and have an absolutely AMAZING time away.
I`ll keep the boat afloat while you`re gone, with a few game AAR deviations of my own hehe.
So much more to show with the Techno Ancients as We've got the . . . ( muffled screams) LOL
Hey, that`s MY entrance line.
Thank's for the well wishes and I hope to tick one of the things on my bucket list off on this trip. Hope you and your family have a great Xmas, although I will be back live before then
Dave, this latest batch of WIP`s, sculpts and casts is very tasteful, and proves something important to me. I recently read someone (on another rather trivial blog) say you had a thing or two to learn about sculpting. I remember at the time thinking how much this pissed me off. Well I said nothing, and didnt need to. You have readily proven here by actions alone that you know your stuff, and somewhat puts the words of that `other` person to ridiculous shame. Excellent work.
Glad you like the latest batch of greens, people are always entitled to their opinion, but it will never stop me from sculpting models I want to build, or from my views on not over sexulising the female form
and THAT`S why you have a lovely beautiful wife David, and don`t just need to imagine 28mm painted ones. You know how to respect women xx.
This is simply AMAZINGLY cool. No.. hot! These new figures are so hot. Best I`ve seen yet I think. I can`t quite say which is my favourite so I`ll stick with just saying I love and want them all. Thank you for continuing to support and inspire one of the most interesting, unique and unusual games to hit the hobby for a long time.
The more models for this world of yours you make Dave, the more I see Gormenghast, in it depth of narration and stark quiescent (timeless) beauty.
A really lovely article.
The male Creminisci looks like he'd have no problem lifting an X-Wing out of a swamp and the Bulks look suitable imposing. I love the servant too - so many options for the contents of the tray. But my favourite is the Grice and I don't think I need to explain why... 😉
Hope you have a wonderful break and come back all relaxed and refreshed.
Glad you like the pose of the Creminisci as eventually would like to make some psychic effects to add to him
Likewise, Jez`s Grice looks mighty impressive, even at its initial WIP stage. I also note that Stevie is currently working on two of Jez`s desert nomads, the fighter and the priestess: they look to be shining nicely, and will to become rather special once finished I think.
Now...where's my murderous ape? 😉
This little piggy stayed at home,
This little piggy ate roast beef, (apparently - which is a bit weird),
And this little piggy had none,
And this BIG piggy went on a rampage through Victorian London...
For he was a bad, BAD piggy.