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8 Jul 2020

BAe Jetstream J31/32 from Welsh Models

New release in 1:144th scale - SL494R - BAe Jetstream J31/32 in Highland Airways livery. A resin kit with metal props, engines and undercarriage.

BAe Jetstream J31/32

BAe Jetstream J31/32 picture 1

BAe Jetstream J31/32 picture 2

Decals by Welsh. Full details and prices on the website. Kits are available now for purchase and shipping

Welsh Models

7 Jul 2020

British Infantry Renders from Victrix Ltd

Here are some renders for the upcoming British Infantry. These are now being tooled, along with the German Infantry. The US Infantry are currently being sculpted.

Plenty more updates to come in the next few days. Keep your eyes peeled.

British Infantry Renders

British Infantry Renders picture 1

British Infantry Renders picture 2

British Infantry Renders picture 3

British Infantry Renders picture 4

British Infantry Renders picture 5

British Infantry Renders picture 6

Victrix Ltd

6 Jul 2020

Dino with Howdah from Seb Games

The last few master casting just arrived! Here is a quick shot of the Dino with howdah.

Dino with Howdah

Dino with Howdah

Sorry for the quality of the picture, js wanted to share it as soon as possible :D

This is a preview of the upcoming line of 10mm miniatures under our Metal Warrior Miniatures brand.

Cheers,
Sebastian

Seb Games

4 Jul 2020

Woodlanders Kickstarter from Cromarty Forge

As I pack the 1st boxes for the Woodlanders Kickstarter, I wanted to give a little friend a chance to say hello! This line will be my 1st foray into selling stls for figures. I'm aiming to get the full army out in August for download. If there is enough demand I'll use the proceeds from digital sales to fund the translation into a full metal line.

little friend

Cheers
JB

Kickstarter
Cromarty Forge

The "War Wagon" from Heroes Models

Some detailed photos of our brand new 1/144 V-100 model. The "War Wagon" is showing during a patrolling mission, the most common use of these vehicles during the Vietnam war. They often were used as convoys escort and airfields defense by military police. The model has the driver hatches opened and the two figures included.

The War Wagon

The War Wagon picture 1

The War Wagon picture 2

The War Wagon picture 3

The War Wagon picture 4

Heroes Models

Sherman Jumbo from Arrowhead Miniatures

While we are waiting for the Centurions drive sprockets to return from the drive sprocket maker ( yes really ) we are cracking on with the Sherman Jumbo and Sherman Crab. Photo is of the Jumbo ( without drive sprockets ) Railway sleeper courtesy of Southern Rail.

Sherman Jumbo

Sherman Jumbo picture 1

Sherman Jumbo picture 2

Arrowhead Miniatures

2 Jul 2020

Robot Legion Brainbot from Hydra Miniatures

Things have been a little quiet around Hydra HQ, but I have a really amazing sneak preview today: the Robot Legion Brainbot. 

Robot Legion Brainbot

Robot Legion Brainbot

This tank-sized hovering robot helps to coordinate attacks by the Robot Legion forces. Super-sculptor Phil Phillip Beauchamp really outdid himself on this one! I can't wait to print this one out so we can cast it up. Totally Awesome!

Hydra Miniatures


Rattibrutes Finished from Seb Games

The first unit of Rattibrutes finished!

Rattibrutes Finished

Rattibrutes Finished

Next stop, Saurisian Royal Guard :D

Rattibrutes are part of the upcoming line of 10mm miniatures under our Metal Warrior Miniatures brand.

Cheers,
Sebastian

Seb Games

Stock Delivery from Arrowhead Miniatures

Stock Delivery from Arrowhead Miniatures

Just had a small stock delivery so we are now topped up on Panther G , Firefly, K2 ambulance, etc etc.

Work is still progressing on the Centurion which is just awaiting its running gear then its to roll. The Sherman Jumbo is in a similar state of readiness and the Sherman Crab is ready to have its claws fitted. Am expecting the Panzer III L and Panzer IV D remakes in a couple of weeks then its the turn of the Panther A for a makeover.

Arrowhead Miniatures

30 Jun 2020

Starting Lisowski Cossacks from Warmonger Miniatures

Starting Lisowski Cossacks from Warmonger Miniatures

I had a few orders come in so the next sculpting commission will be able to be covered. I emailed Bob over the weekend, he'll be starting work on some mounted Lisowski cossacks. Hoping for a late August KS.

Warmonger Miniatures

V100 Commando Armored Car from Heroes Models

And finally, our first 1/144 vehicle, the V100 Commando armored car is now on our shop. We tried to include all the necessary in our kit. The pilots hatch can be displayed closed or opened with two figures, rims masks help to color the tiny wheels and all the decals are doubled in number.

V100 Commando Armored Car

V100 Commando Armored Car

Heroes Models

29 Jun 2020

Project Update #28: Kickstarter for 10mm Demon Infantry Miniatures from Black Gate Miniatures

Project Update #26: Kickstarter for 10mm Demon Infantry Miniatures from Black Gate Miniatures

Post Kickstarter Update 16

I am really starting to believe the end (of production) is near!

In the last couple of weeks I have finished the Demon Flyers, pictures below, and will pack those this week. Robi sculpted a variant Flyer, which cast up very easily, and I managed to get one copy of the "tricky" miniature per pack cast up. The Flyers come in packs of twelve, but I very much doubt you will be able to fit more than nine on their bases. In future, on the webstore, they will be sold in packs of nine.

Demon Flyers part 1

Demon Flyers part 2

I have also completed casting the chariot hounds and two of the three crew figures. Picture below. I only have three more moulds to make and cast. The Chariots, wheels and the final crew member with a whip. Hopefully, this can be completed in the next couple of weeks. Then it will be done. Just invoicing, packing and posting to do.

Chariots work in progress

Thanks to everyone for keeping the faith.

Demons forever!

Barry

Kickstarter
Black Gate Miniatures

1/144 Scale Pilots from Heroes Models

1/144 scale pilots and figures are not so easy to find in the market. For this reason we continue to add new to our catalogue. This time two standing up military pilots and, for the first time, some civil and liner/executive pilots seated in flight, and also a woman! The last set is composed by two guys that maybe are starting to prepare their plane for a Sunday flight.

1/144 Scale Pilots

1/144 Scale Pilots

Heroes Models

25 Jun 2020

The End from P.G. Models

I’ve just got back from the post office and have sent off the last of the orders that I’ve had for kits in my former P G Models range.  I set myself a target of trying to send out all orders with in one month of receiving them, and I’m pleased to say that I have achieved that.  In just one week I received 40 orders for over 320 models, which is what would normally have been about four months work, all done within one month, although I am now completely knackered.


When you do metal casting you find that, especially with the first mould, some bits will cast up okay, and others do not.  So I cut off and kept all of the good parts, and used then for other castings where one of those parts has not come out.  You end up with quite an assortment of odd bits of metal.


The beauty of casting in metal is that any scrap, or odd bits, can be put back into the melting pot and melted down again for re-use.


You will get some surface oxidisation that forms a thin layer of dross that can be skimmed off, as I’m doing here in this photo.


I’ve been using an old ladle that holds around 300g of the metal.  It’s on the side of the meting pot, with the larger ladle inside the molten metal, running at around 290C.


The molten metal is poured into the smaller ladle.


And is then allowed to cool slightly,


I then moved it carefully onto a metal rule that acts as a heat sink, to cool down the metal.


Once set, the metal can be tapped out of the ladle.


By doing this, I am reducing a pile of bits into some compact lumps of metal that will be a lot easier to store so that I can cast up any other models as I want them.

I still have two orders for assembled models of the Mexeflote powered raft to make.  Once those are done I will finally have a chance to sit back and make some models just for me again, which is back to how this all started.

P.G. Models

Project Update #8: 10mm Pictish Woodlanders, Kickstarter from Cromarty Forge


Woodlander army: 10mm wargaming miniatures in lead free pewter and resin.

Humble Thanks

Dear All,

Once again, thank you for your support! The Woodlanders have funded!

I have sent out the surveys, please take a look over these and fill them in at your convenience.  If you want more trees than you have pledged for, simply order what you want and I will get in contact by E-mail to arrange a paypal invoice to settle the difference.

Over the next two weeks I will be getting in the final elements to fulfil your orders, then I will start dispatch.

Thanks again, and I am looking forwards to putting miniatures into your hands.

Cheers

JB

Kickstarter
Cromarty Forge

Project Update #7: 10mm Pictish Woodlanders, Kickstarter from Cromarty Forge


Woodlander army: 10mm wargaming miniatures in lead free pewter and resin.

Seventh Stretch Goal Unlocked

Hello All,

I am very please to say, that in the last few hours of the project, the seventh stretch goal has just been unlocked. This means that the Centaur banner will be added to the Hero pack! Thanks for your continued support and backing. There is only one stretch goal left, and it is very close to being unlocked.


Production resin models are coming in now, so all is looking set for dispatch of miniatures in July. There is a photo of one of the dragon minis below with a viking chariot for scale (the model is quite big!).

 forest walls

Note that the forest walls are the feed for the dragon cast, these are a potential extra that I can't guarantee they will be on your mini when it arrives (I'll do my best).

Kickstarter
Cromarty Forge

Really BIG June/July Releases from Armory Models Group

Really BIG June/July releases set under "Armory" brand for 1/144 scale lovers!


AR14507 - 1/144 Lippisch P.13a (2 injected kits in box) w/ resin Kettenkrad tractor


AR AW14011 - 1/144 Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum wheels w/ weighted tires, early
AR AW14012 - 1/144 Antonov An-10/12 Cub wheels
AR AW14016 - 1/144 Sukhoj Su-24 Fencer wheels w/ weighted tires, late
AR AW14305 - 1/144 AH-64 Apache wheels w/ weighted tires
AR AW14306 - 1/144 SH-60 SeaHawk wheels w/ weighted tires
AR AW14307 - 1/144 UH-60 Black Hawk wheels w/ weighted tires
AR AW14311 - 1/144 F-14D Tomcat late type wheels w/ weighted tires
AR AW14402 - 1/144 AVRO "Vulcan" wheels w/ weighted tires
AR AW14403 - 1/144 H.P. "Victor" wheels w/ weighted tires
AR AW14404 - 1/144 A.W. "Valiant" wheels w/ weighted tires

Heroes Models