Author Topic: Dark Crow (Read 14796 times)

Sawbones12 · « **on:** 06 March 2011, 16:26:20 »

I do not have the web-fu to transfer the pics of the green but, if you like the Dark Crow, you are going to LOVE the mini! Outstanding! I saw no reason for even minor alterations ( although functioning weapons systems would be cool :D ).

Rob

Jal Phoenix · « **Reply #1 on:** 06 March 2011, 16:29:59 »

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Snake Eyes · « **Reply #2 on:** 07 March 2011, 01:11:42 »

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Thanks for mentioning that, i was wondering myself

HavocTheWarDog · « **Reply #3 on:** 07 March 2011, 03:29:15 »

Quote from: Jal Phoenix on 06 March 2011, 16:29:59

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Good to know!

ColBosch · « **Reply #4 on:** 07 March 2011, 03:46:50 »

...must see...

Stormcrow · « **Reply #5 on:** 07 March 2011, 05:02:45 »

Well, if you can't have your OstBosch, you might as well get your other creation

jimdigris · « **Reply #6 on:** 07 March 2011, 17:26:25 »

:o [drool]

Mecha_Zone · « **Reply #7 on:** 08 March 2011, 17:39:53 »

MUST SEE!!! Post the picture. Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool] [drool]

GhostBear_TomeGurdel · « **Reply #8 on:** 08 March 2011, 19:45:42 »

I do believe David is just a little anxious / excited to see it. What do you all think?

Mecha_Zone · « **Reply #9 on:** 08 March 2011, 19:56:02 »

Quote from: GhostBear_TomeGurdel on 08 March 2011, 19:45:42

I do believe David is just a little anxious / excited to see it. What do you all think?

Ya think? I re-registered just so I could post that mini freak-out :P

Degman · « **Reply #10 on:** 09 March 2011, 10:56:35 »

So?

The pic?

Where is it?

ShockaTime · « **Reply #11 on:** 10 March 2011, 12:50:08 »

If you get the chance sawbones, definitely post that pic, I reeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllyyyyyyyyyy want to see it!

no pressure though :P

Jal Phoenix · « **Reply #12 on:** 11 March 2011, 14:00:42 »

Pics, courtesy of Sawbones. I'm not a fan of the art, but I must say the mini looks very well made. This one should be a good seller! O0

From Sawbones: 6 pcs....2 shoulder pads,2 waist guns,body and legs.45mm to top of cockpit,20mm wide across chest

Now let's see if i can get Imagecrap to work right this time around...

Stormcrow · « **Reply #13 on:** 11 March 2011, 14:05:48 »

Looks more riciulous than artwork IMO, but then again I wasn't much of a fan how this design is laidout. Arms at the hips on a man walker, really? A chickenwalker like the NOva/Blackhawk I can understand the placement. On a manwlaker it looks silly.

God and Davion · « **Reply #14 on:** 11 March 2011, 14:19:16 »

AFAIK it is spot on. It reflects faithfully the art. Great work!

Jal Phoenix · « **Reply #15 on:** 11 March 2011, 14:21:39 »

Quote from: Stormcrow on 11 March 2011, 14:05:48

Looks more riciulous than artwork IMO, but then again I wasn't much of a fan how this design is laidout. Arms at the hips on a man walker, really? A chickenwalker like the NOva/Blackhawk I can understand the placement. On a manwlaker it looks silly.

I agree, the idea is stupid and looks ridiculous. However, I can separate that from the actual construction of the mini, which I think looks great despite representing something so absurd. It's the same way I feel about the Yeoman - horribly ugly, but the mini is extremely well done.

Ian Sharpe · « **Reply #16 on:** 11 March 2011, 14:25:22 »

Very accurate mini, but since I hate the art, not likely to buy it. Still, hope its a huge seller, as there are many Raven fans/players. [cheers]

F T C · « **Reply #17 on:** 11 March 2011, 14:40:47 »

Quote from: Jal Phoenix on 11 March 2011, 14:21:39

I agree, the idea is stupid and looks ridiculous. However, I can separate that from the actual construction of the mini, which I think looks great despite representing something so absurd. It's the same way I feel about the Yeoman - horribly ugly, but the mini is extremely well done.

My sentiments exactly. A rather nice sculpt of a truly terrible design. I am truly impressed with the sculpts and can barely wait till they get to some of the--IMO--better designs.

Burning Chrome · « **Reply #18 on:** 11 March 2011, 15:09:42 »

The torso may be a bit too tall...the mini has significant gaps between the torso and the guns and with the artwork not so much.

However...damn fine sculpt of a goofy design. Nice detail and proportions at first glance...lets hope the actual cast looks as good, which hasn't always been the case.

Even it being such an obscure design by a minor clan, I might have to pick one up.

JPArbiter · « **Reply #19 on:** 11 March 2011, 15:27:53 »

the clan is not so minor anymore, being one of seven in the inner sphere.

I am impressed, so much so I may get a couple to buddy up with my Deimos in Zeta Galaxy.

ShockaTime · « **Reply #20 on:** 11 March 2011, 15:30:53 »

and now i need to change my shorts. that is one awesome looking mini! [rockon]

Daishi411 · « **Reply #21 on:** 11 March 2011, 15:31:57 »

it's just such a stupid looking mech, but the mini is good, and i like the ravens so much i might be persuaded to get one of these

Lorcan Nagle · « **Reply #22 on:** 11 March 2011, 15:35:56 »

Damnit, stop making so many gorgeous Clan mechs!

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #23 on:** 11 March 2011, 15:58:12 »

:o...Wow! Sculpt wise that thing is fantastic! In fact, it looks CAD rapid prototyped it's so good. Who is the sculptor Rob?

I wish the art was a little more practical. I can certainly appreciate trying to be original (especially with game art) but not at the cost of having a functional design. Moving the arms to the torsos under the armor plates will be a simple enough mod though.

Mecha_Zone · « **Reply #24 on:** 11 March 2011, 16:40:36 »

NICE. I think it looks fantastic!. If I could have one thing modified, I would add a bit of a backpack/box to the back of the center torso to add some mass balance. Really being nit-picky with that comment. It looks super, especially from the front. [notworthy]

Sawbones12 · « **Reply #25 on:** 11 March 2011, 16:45:46 »

The sadly often maligned ( by some ) Dave Summers has done all of the sculpts. Other than the Grand Crusader by Rommel Tweed, Dave has done all of the Mech, vehicle, Proto, BA and infantry sculpts for several years. He is an excellent sculptor. Given good feedback, clarifications and differing perspective images from the artists/art director, Dave really nails them! The front of the cockpit is to be shaved a bit for a gentler slope. The larger than shown in the art gap between the upper and lower torsoes was noted but would have taken extensive rework to make such a minor change.

Rob

Jaim Magnus · « **Reply #26 on:** 11 March 2011, 16:51:17 »

I like it and will be getting one (at least) at the first opportunity.

ShadowRaven · « **Reply #27 on:** 11 March 2011, 17:11:31 »

I shall buy one, and demand that they put the arms in the scrapyard, so I can buy several of those. Every Warhammer in my inventory is going to get an arms upgrade

JadeHellbringer · « **Reply #28 on:** 11 March 2011, 17:28:50 »

That looks pretty close to spot-on for the artwork. I'll have to look into one sometime when the gaming budget returns for me- not sure what I'd really use it for in a game, but can't hurt to have one around just in case, right?

IAMCLANWOLF · « **Reply #29 on:** 11 March 2011, 17:40:50 »

Quote from: Sawbones12 on 11 March 2011, 16:45:46

The sadly often maligned ( by some ) Dave Summers has done all of the sculpts.

Well, not all of them. For instance I was able to do the Warhammer 8K, and Gencon CAT. I also know Psycho has done a few too (Sunder RE, and Blood Asp jump to mind).
Still, he really nailed it. Give him an extra-large pat on the back for this one! [cheers]

Jal Phoenix · « **Reply #30 on:** 11 March 2011, 18:55:53 »

Quote from: Sawbones12 on 11 March 2011, 16:45:46

The sadly often maligned ( by some ) Dave Summers has done all of the sculpts. Other than the Grand Crusader by Rommel Tweed, Dave has done all of the Mech, vehicle, Proto, BA and infantry sculpts for several years. He is an excellent sculptor. Given good feedback, clarifications and differing perspective images from the artists/art director, Dave really nails them!

Dave does do some excellent work. He's been sculpting for a very long time, and quite a few of the minis he's done are among my favorites. But like everyone, he's got his good and bad pieces. It seems he's a man of extremes. When he does good, he does stellar, but when he does bad, we get Reseen Krakens! ;)

JadeHellbringer · « **Reply #31 on:** 11 March 2011, 19:46:40 »

Quote from: Jal Phoenix on 11 March 2011, 18:55:53

Dave does do some excellent work. He's been sculpting for a very long time, and quite a few of the minis he's done are among my favorites. But like everyone, he's got his good and bad pieces. It seems he's a man of extremes. When he does good, he does stellar, but when he does bad, we get Reseen Krakens! ;)

I don't know what you're talking about. There was no reseen Kraken. I'm sure of it. I'm also equally sure that if I blocked a horrible mini from memory, I wouldn't remember anyway. ;)

That thing was a screeching dud if there ever was. But like you said, fortunately, the duds from Dave are few and far between- having just finished an Argus up, I'm certainly appreciating one of his better sculpts right now!

Ian Sharpe · « **Reply #32 on:** 11 March 2011, 20:45:06 »

I like Summers work with just a few exceptions.

Corrinald · « **Reply #33 on:** 11 March 2011, 22:24:37 »

Very cool, I like it. I think the art's nonstandard arm placement is a neat design concept. Just like the Night Wolf, this one is sharp enough that I may have to get one to paint up in appropriate colors even though I don't collect any Clan units.

I didn't realize Dave Summers has been doing the majority of the sculpts. He does fantastic work. I also didn't realize Psycho did some sculpting. I absolutely love the redone Sunder. IAMCLANWOLF, the 8K Warhammer is awesome. Its a huge improvement over the other reseen Warhammers. I just painted one in Sword of Light colors, and I would happily build another. [rockon]

As far as reseen Clan 'mechs like the Kraken, Behemoth, IIC 'mechs go....well, I think the art for them is fugly and generally abandon the Battletech art aesthetics. The minis look like the art. #P

My only gripes with newer miniatures are the ones that are gigantic. Stuff like the Warlord, which is easily 200% the proper scale - or the massive, detailless reseen Grand Crusader. I don't understand how stuff like that gets to production.

skumm · « **Reply #34 on:** 14 March 2011, 13:29:31 »

anyone notice the camera date stamps on those pics? :)

ShockaTime · « **Reply #35 on:** 14 March 2011, 13:57:38 »

Quote from: skumm on 14 March 2011, 13:29:31

anyone notice the camera date stamps on those pics? :)

I do now! 2005!?

JPArbiter · « **Reply #36 on:** 14 March 2011, 15:16:07 »

so much like the Bear Cub, this has been oin the drawing board for a while...

or some schmuck forgot to sync their camera

ShockaTime · « **Reply #37 on:** 14 March 2011, 15:29:43 »

Quote from: JPArbiter on 14 March 2011, 15:16:07

so much like the Bear Cub, this has been oin the drawing board for a while...

or some schmuck forgot to sync their camera

I guess so. What evs, it's coming out in april and that's all that counts right now!

OverKill · « **Reply #38 on:** 14 March 2011, 19:21:23 »

Why am I getting an overwhelming urge to look at an Unseen Warhammer?

Youngblood · « **Reply #39 on:** 15 March 2011, 00:11:51 »

It'd be great now if we could get a comparison pic for an idea of what the scale on this baby is like.

agen2 · « **Reply #40 on:** 15 March 2011, 17:11:53 »

That's a great sculpt [drool]

BlazingSky · « **Reply #41 on:** 15 March 2011, 19:01:40 »

Quote from: ShockaTime on 14 March 2011, 13:57:38

I do now! 2005!?

Generally when cameras get their batteries changed the date and time function is messed up.

greatsarcasmo · « **Reply #42 on:** 15 March 2011, 20:36:11 »

Or it's awesomeness warped the space-time continuum!
I like it because it is different and the mini seems pretty close to dead-on for the art!

TheOldGuy · « **Reply #43 on:** 16 March 2011, 02:52:48 »

Its ugly art in that one-of-a-kind way, and the mini sticks true to it. This is a mini that, if the scale's right, will stand out on a board.

skumm · « **Reply #44 on:** 16 March 2011, 07:52:20 »

Quote from: BlazingSky on 15 March 2011, 19:01:40

Generally when cameras get their batteries changed the date and time function is messed up.

Oh thats exactly what it is. Older cameras reset their clock to it's default time when the batteries die. I just thought it was quite funny.

Siberian-troll · « **Reply #45 on:** 30 April 2011, 12:06:47 »

Quote from: Jal Phoenix on 11 March 2011, 14:00:42

From Sawbones: 6 pcs....2 shoulder pads,2 waist guns,body and legs.45mm to top of cockpit,20mm wide across chest

Now let's see if i can get Imagecrap to work right this time around...

Hmmm... :-\

If I'll saw and bent right leg in a knee-to-chest position, rotate these barrels by muzzles to earth and add over back and shoulders a new striped wings as on Aquila lander...

... it's will be worth of try...

sketchesofpayne · « **Reply #46 on:** 30 April 2011, 14:42:09 »

Dang. I'm going to have to make a Clan Snow Raven force.

Shi_no_Kami · « **Reply #47 on:** 04 May 2011, 01:26:15 »

Quote from: sketchesofpayne on 30 April 2011, 14:42:09

Dang. I'm going to have to make a Clan Snow Raven force.

This mech actually made me strip some of my older clanners, and repaint them as CSR. Well, not at gun point, but it made me want to... and then I did.

willydstyle · « **Reply #48 on:** 06 May 2011, 12:22:57 »

It does look a little goofy, but I like it when a mech looks like a robot rather than a person, so I heartily approve.

Mecha_Zone · « **Reply #49 on:** 16 May 2011, 13:04:40 »

My mini arrived today. It's a great piece. The casting is very clean! [rockon]

ShockaTime · « **Reply #50 on:** 16 May 2011, 13:36:53 »

Nice! I can't wait for mine to arrive!!

JPArbiter · « **Reply #51 on:** 17 May 2011, 09:49:18 »

this mech is why I am making a Snow Raven Binary (Zeta Galaxy baby!)

Daishi411 · « **Reply #52 on:** 17 May 2011, 12:16:55 »

Quote from: JPArbiter on 17 May 2011, 09:49:18

this mech is why I am making a Snow Raven Binary (Zeta Galaxy baby!)

sweet, they have one of the best schemes ever [rockon]

JPArbiter · « **Reply #53 on:** 17 May 2011, 13:41:48 »

Quote from: Daishi411 on 17 May 2011, 12:16:55

sweet, they have one of the best schemes ever [rockon]

and so easy, paint charcoal, wash black, paint a emeral diamond on the dorsal... DONE!

Shi_no_Kami · « **Reply #54 on:** 18 May 2011, 16:22:49 »

I prefer the Corvus Keshik scheme... which is what I use with a little just a little more flair.

The Zeta Galaxy looks too close to CNC Alpha Galaxy, with the bodies both being primarily black.

JPArbiter · « **Reply #55 on:** 19 May 2011, 08:26:36 »

Quote from: Shi_no_Kami on 18 May 2011, 16:22:49

I prefer the Corvus Keshik scheme... which is what I use with a little just a little more flair.

The Zeta Galaxy looks too close to CNC Alpha Galaxy, with the bodies both being primarily black.

which looks like Alpha Galaxy, just swap the blue star field with red paneling :D