Sexy legs competition (by IG standards...)

Today, I have short comparison of 3 sets of 28 mm guardsmen legs. They all sport autumn/winter outfit, i.e. greatcoats.

1) Maxmini.eu - set of 6 metal legs costs 7 euros (~9.7 USD). Very good detail and cast quality, although the material (white metal) makes them looking less attractive in the photo. Don't be fooled, upon painting they will be not worse then resin bits. One complaint, they have only 3 unique poses.

2) Blight Wheel Miniatures - set of 5 resin legs costs 8 euros (~11.1 USD). Again very good detail and quality. Resin material makes them more pleasant to work with, and all bits are unique pose. They are also the most expensive to purchase, with only five pieces per set.

3) Mad Robot Miniatures - set of 5 standing resin legs or 6 kneeling ones, each for 8 USD (~5.8 euros). Quality of the cast is the same good like both competitors, however detail is slightly worse, IMO. But this set has its own advantages. They are 7 unique poses in total, at the lowest price and in easy to process resin material.

So, finally, direct comparison of three sets:

I am happy with all of them. Even if some cheap plastic alternatives are in fact easily available since few years (like Wargames Factory troopers below)...

Evil Craft(ed) Chaotic Marines

An appearance of new bits company is usually well reported on news sites like BOLS, TGN or TTFix, but this time I would like to add my 5 cents to promotion of new business, because it's Polish company...

Evil Craft

They just started, thus rather limited offer , but it looks like interesting designs...

 These helmets should go smoothly along plastic Raptors from GW...

 Shoulder pads have nice details, and enough generic design for any Legion...

Another nice design with good amount of details...

 I will try to get these bits ASAP, to tell you about casting quality... stay tuned...

New Ork pilot is looking for da plane...

Quick look at new resin miniature of Ork pilot.

I like orks. I think, it is because opposites attracts...  I believe, I have nothing in common with this part of European football fans, who needs assistance of 50 policemen just to walk from a bus to a stadium... they are orkz of 21 century... But I digress...

This pilot is a part of small line of complete ork miniatures produced by Kromlech, in addition to their ork bits collection.

And comparison with a set of Ork pilot heads, also by Kromlech.

For me, it's really beautiful sculpt, and very good casting as well.

Kickstarter worthy support

Maybe some of you can support this kickstarter campaign? It could be a beginning of new miniatures company...

LINK

I love plastic Warhammer models (demons)

There was a time when I preferred metal figures, because they were just better looking, more detailed, ect. But recent progress in plastic processing simply killed most of these arguments. plastic models are similarly detailed while are much easier for modifications. Thus, I really enjoy an announcement of new plastic Warhammer demons... even if, I already purchased resin Thunderwolves and do not need these Bloodcrushers so much...

 (UPDATE) My trusted sources told me that plastic Bloodcrushers box will be released August 21st, 2010.

(seen at http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net)

...and Advance Order from GW webstore:

Ork Monowheel Riders (to make)

I got some funny parts and want to make few monowheels to use them as nob bikers. This is (current) set per biker:


To tell the truth, I jumped the idea without real plan, how to make them. Generally, wheel has to be outside and bike frame inside ;-) with a rider but "devil sits within details", as they say in Poland.
So, feel free to help me - if other bits are needed, no problem as long as they are plastic...

Wolf-Termies arrived

It seems that there is a lot of heat and tension around recent release of Space Wolves codex. Unfortunately, most of these is generated either, by enthusiasts of expected "killer-codex" or, by angry xenos players despairing at their "overpriced-yet-underpowered" army lists.
So, let me go one step back from the nasty situation and look at some more "juicy" bits from Wolf Guard Terminator set.
(All pictures from bitzbox.co.uk)


The comparisons with components of vanilla Termies looks quite good for Wolves.I'm not going into the heads now but maybe I will add some "family picture" tomorrow...

Static firespots for Planetstrike

This is size comparison of GW turret base (coming with Imperial Bastion set) with a turret base produced by Old Crow Models:

GW product you have as a bonus stuff "for free". The other one cost much more (but will not make a hole in your pocket) but is also bigger and more sophisticated.
This is how do they look with their respective turrets (sold separately in case of Old Crow):

That's all, I'm sure both will find some proper use.

Making Hydra flak tank (1)

Some months ago, when a preview of Aegis Defence Line set appeared in the Web, I've immediately thought about using its parts as a flak cannons for IG Hydra. Yeah, fast and cheap solution but also little cheap result...
To be clear, I have nothing against Forge World model and could bear the price at current euro/GBP rate, but I like alternatives also.
So, it did not take long until I bought this set:

It is produced by Warforged miniatures and I got mine from D6 Hobbies store. They are well done and details level is satisfactory for either IG or Ork army. The latter however has currently much better option from FW.

They are 18 USD per set, plus s&h, which is rather expensive if you consider necessity of turret construction.
Speaking of turret construction, it should be relatively easy using plasticard and some spare bits. Warforged Miniatures guy showed this somewhere in one post.
But, I decided to check first what Old Crow is offering:

This turret is definitely too small and will fit much better with their original armament (at the back). So, lets go for the another turret:

Second set is much more promising but only if you will stay with one pair of autocannons. If you like to use it with missiles as a Manticore, you should also check this post and the related ones at 42nd Cadian.

Full set of four cannons does not fit, which leaves me unfortunately at starting point... Seems I have to find some time and make a turret from plasticard and bits below:
These are Baneblade side plates and Hellhound back. Not expensive at all, but this time...