Some in-progress miniature pics from Iron wind Metals

[TS_Hawk]

I didn't see this when I posted my 3145 question.  Really hoping for the Suna but man that new black knight looks so much sexier than the earlier version too.

[Spaceman]

Do we have any more pre-release pictures of the Black Knight?

[Mastergunz]

The more I look at it the more I think the new Black Knight needs to be the posterboy for battletech.... It just feels like it embodies everything that Battletech needs to be.

-Gunz

[Deathknight69]

I'm wondering just how big the Ares will be. I own the 4 clix mechs and they're huge as it is. Also, will the variant parts be included ??

[Sentinel373]

The Ares isn't as big as it was in those pics anymore, its now more in line with the other superheavy mech mini's (not sure if I'm allowed to say the exact size) but lets just say it still wont fit on a standard base because of the size and position of the legs. As for variant pieces, stay tuned.

[Deathknight69]

Umm, Ok, Will they be close to the clix ?? If so, I might just try un-basing the clix and using them for a 3145-ish era campaign. Hopefully they'll include the variants' parts too.

[cavingjan]

The Ares were big even by clix saize standards. I would doubt they are going to be close to the metal versions unless they are intended to bigger than mapscale dropships.

[Sentinel373]

Don't worry it wont be anywhere near the size of the click mini. we actually made sure it fits with the rest of the mini line. its roughly the size of the omega. (in height)

[Cache]

The Ares were big even by clix saize standards. I would doubt they are going to be close to the metal versions unless they are intended to bigger than mapscale dropships.

For the tonnage, I would hope they are not taller than an Atlas.  There is too much mass arranged horizontally, and in the third leg, to allow for much height.  If you add a third leg to a 100-tonner like an Atlas or King Crab you would get damn near 135 tons.

[Adrian Gideon]

That ship sailed though. They've already been depicted as tall, and by game rules Superheavies are a whole level taller. What Sentinel's done is to shrink the model down as far as possible while paying some 'lip service' to both previous rules and art.

[Atlas3060]

Hatamoto Suna and Black Knight

I'm probably a bit late to the party, but by ghu I want to throw my wallet at the Hatamoto picture.
So meaty and Kuritan!  O0

[Jal Phoenix]

For the tonnage, I would hope they are not taller than an Atlas.  There is too much mass arranged horizontally, and in the third leg, to allow for much height.  If you add a third leg to a 100-tonner like an Atlas or King Crab you would get damn near 135 tons.

Really?  Pause at 15 seconds for an idea of how it should measure up to an Atlas.

[Cache]

Really?  Pause at 15 seconds for an idea of how it should measure up to an Atlas.

Actually doesn't look taller to me from that perspective. Camera angle is low and Atlas is farther away than the Ares. Plus, the additional bulk of that Atlas III tells me it should be shorter than the original Atlas.

I'm not going to argue the point, I'm just not a fan of the "it has to be HUGE" philosophy. Square-cube law is where it's at for me, not 28mm heroic. ;)

[gooseman]

Square-cube law is where it's at for me, not 28mm heroic. ;)

Too bad that's not more pervasive with the sculptors.

[Dragon41673]

If Sentinel373 is handling the Ares (and hopefully the Poseidon will come of it too)...I've got a LOT of faith!!!

[IAMCLANWOLF]

Yep. With a little publicity, I think the Ares will sell like hotcakes.

[Baron RedSkull]

Yep. With a little publicity, I think the Ares will sell like hotcakes.

Based on the artwork, I think the D/A Black Knight will sell like hotcakes. That is, whenever they release it.  :P

[Klat]

Based on the artwork, I think the D/A Black Knight will sell like hotcakes. That is, whenever they release it.  :P

I've got to agree here. While I've every intention of purchasing some tripods the Black Knight looks like it will be a great looking mini.

[klarg1]

That ship sailed though. They've already been depicted as tall, and by game rules Superheavies are a whole level taller. What Sentinel's done is to shrink the model down as far as possible while paying some 'lip service' to both previous rules and art.

I agree that the ship has sailed, but more because the Omega is the size it is, rather than because of the game rules compared to the Atlas. (And the Omega is beautiful, so I will be happy if they roughly match.)

Based purely on the game rules, the Atlas and the scorpion are both the same height. The minis (rightly) disagree.

Personally, I think I'd make it 1-3mm shorter than the Omega, but that is so fine a gradation as to be nit-picking.

[worktroll]

I've got to agree here. While I've every intention of purchasing some tripods the Black Knight looks like it will be a great looking mini.

I'm confident we'll see many new Black Knights proxying in older-era games instead of the ridiculous bandy-legged suit of armour from a Scooby Doo movie we have as the current mini.

(And no, not a fan of the current Black Knight minis. Why do you ask?)

W  ^-^

[Spaceman]

Don't worry work troll you are not the only who thinks that ;) .

[Sentinel373]

If Sentinel373 is handling the Ares (and hopefully the Poseidon will come of it too)...I've got a LOT of faith!!!

Yep. With a little publicity, I think the Ares will sell like hotcakes.

Aw you guys :)
we'll I had a lot of fun making it so I hope you guys will like the final version.

[gooseman]

https://www.ironwindmetals.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=2&pid=1007#top_display_media

[Wrangler]

Sweet, lovely mini....

[Stormlion1]

Impressive!

[Dragon41673]

Aw you guys :)
we'll I had a lot of fun making it so I hope you guys will like the final version.

Sentinel, are you actually "sculpting" the Ares...or will that be handed off to someone else once your 3D Artwork is done?

[Sentinel373]

Sentinel, are you actually "sculpting" the Ares...or will that be handed off to someone else once your 3D Artwork is done?

I modeled the Ares based on the artwork from the TRO the click mini and a few other sources, from that 3d model a master will be 3d printed and from that master a mold will be made.
So for all intents and purposes I have "sculpted" it. Even though my hands have never physically touched the master.

P.S. in case it wasn't clear the 3d model in the pictures was far from finished, its much more awesome now :)

[IAMCLANWOLF]

...its much more awesome now :)

Yes, yes it is... 8)

[Dragon41673]

Ah ok, well, I'll call it "you sculpted it"! LOL

[Fragger]

I love them and I'm really happy that you're using 3d printers for some of your new mechs.