Author Topic: Round 1 2015 Funding - Primitive Griffin GRF-1A XTRO Primitives IV Funded!! (Read 42972 times)

worktroll · « **Reply #120 on:** 02 July 2015, 20:32:59 »

I'm just happy with them walking. But to each their own.

Fletch · « **Reply #121 on:** 02 July 2015, 21:46:24 »

There has definitely been a change in the way multi part mini's have been designed over the last couple of years. I have to say I hate the TDRs, built one and the other just keeps getting put to the back of the construction pile. Then compare those to the Zeus-X4, with much better designed and sculpted joints, it was a breeze to assemble.

DarkISI · « **Reply #122 on:** 03 July 2015, 02:50:49 »

I think the Ares is a lesson in how to do multi part legs. Three parts, fitting together perfectly and allowing for easy customization.
From what I understand, B-3 is going the same route with big attachment points. So I'm confident. :)

B-3 · « **Reply #123 on:** 03 July 2015, 09:02:13 »

The Thunderbolt was one of my first multi-piece Mech sculpts so, of course, it was primitive as can be. Practice makes perfect... :D

B-3 · « **Reply #124 on:** 04 July 2015, 11:55:36 »

Griffin sculpt approved by the QCC and will be molded and mastered and sent to IWM early this week! O0

manticore72 · « **Reply #125 on:** 04 July 2015, 12:41:59 »

It has been said before that such multi part minis can be unpopular with new players and those who want a simple to assemble mini to put on the table right away. I like a mini with less than ten parts or so personally.

GRUD · « **Reply #126 on:** 04 July 2015, 15:29:19 »

Quote from: B-3 on 03 July 2015, 09:02:13

The Thunderbolt was one of my first multi-piece Mech sculpts so, of course, it was primitive as can be.

I Can't Believe that the Master was made from seashells and coconuts! :D

ijewett · « **Reply #127 on:** 05 July 2015, 01:17:37 »

That is a great looking Miniature. I will definitely be getting one in the future.

God and Davion · « **Reply #128 on:** 05 July 2015, 05:46:04 »

Quote from: B-3 on 04 July 2015, 11:55:36

Griffin sculpt approved by the QCC and will be molded and mastered and sent to IWM early this week! O0

Great to hear!

Feenix74 · « **Reply #129 on:** 05 July 2015, 07:01:59 »

Thanks for the update B-3, that is great news. I look forward to being able to order it soon.

B-3 · « **Reply #130 on:** 14 July 2015, 15:49:30 »

Approved by the QCC and masters are heading for IWM!

B-3 · « **Reply #131 on:** 14 July 2015, 15:50:23 »

We can proceed with the next one.

mdauben · « **Reply #132 on:** 15 July 2015, 08:25:01 »

That is sweet looking! I'm definitely going to pick up a couple. O0

DarkISI · « **Reply #133 on:** 15 July 2015, 08:35:12 »

Quote from: B-3 on 14 July 2015, 15:50:23

We can proceed with the next one.

Red Reaper, here we come :)

speck · « **Reply #134 on:** 15 July 2015, 11:09:36 »

Quote from: B-3 on 14 July 2015, 15:50:23

We can proceed with the next one.

Will go up Monday after work. Away at Historicon from today through Sunday.

TS_Hawk · « **Reply #135 on:** 15 July 2015, 13:27:47 »

That looks great. so happy to be part of this project

B-3 · « **Reply #136 on:** 15 July 2015, 14:27:07 »

jimdigris · « **Reply #137 on:** 15 July 2015, 17:18:55 »

Quote from: DarkISI on 15 July 2015, 08:35:12

Red Reaper, here we come :)

Isn't there only supposed to be one of these in cannon? If so, no one will buy more than one of these minis, for the most part. I think we'd be better off doing something else.

DarkISI · « **Reply #138 on:** 15 July 2015, 17:37:57 »

Quote from: jimdigris on 15 July 2015, 17:18:55

Isn't there only supposed to be one of these in cannon? If so, no one will buy more than one of these minis, for the most part. I think we'd be better off doing something else.

Since it was voted in, I think you were outvoted ;)

Cache · « **Reply #139 on:** 15 July 2015, 18:53:51 »

Quote from: jimdigris on 15 July 2015, 17:18:55

Isn't there only supposed to be one of these in cannon? If so, no one will buy more than one of these minis, for the most part.

I'm betting a relatively small number of customers care that there is one in canon. I assume the rest might just choose to use it as a proxy for a different variant like we do with nearly every other mini available.

Baron RedSkull · « **Reply #140 on:** 15 July 2015, 19:18:59 »

Quote from: jimdigris on 15 July 2015, 17:18:55

Isn't there only supposed to be one of these in cannon? If so, no one will buy more than one of these minis, for the most part. I think we'd be better off doing something else.

There was only one Osteon Jaguar ever made in canon and yet IWM made a mini of that. I'm with DarkISI, it got enough votes to be in the top 6 so it won the right to be opened for funding. I voted for the Red Reaper so I'm excited to help fund it.

Sartris · « **Reply #141 on:** 15 July 2015, 19:20:50 »

there are some other one-offs with minis like the Warhammer Lich, Pillager "Anvil", and Grand Titan "Vengeance"

Baron RedSkull · « **Reply #142 on:** 15 July 2015, 20:51:16 »

Quote from: Sartris on 15 July 2015, 19:20:50

there are some other one-offs with minis like the Warhammer Lich, Pillager "Anvil", and Grand Titan "Vengeance"

True. I forgot about those. The Lich, however, had a full production variant made based on it. The WHD-10CT which uses the same art as the Lich and is used buy several different factions according to the MUL.

DarkISI · « **Reply #143 on:** 16 July 2015, 04:45:04 »

Quote from: Baron RedSkull on 15 July 2015, 20:51:16

True. I forgot about those. The Lich, however, had a full production variant made based on it. The WHD-10CT which uses the same art as the Lich and is used buy several different factions according to the MUL.

True, but the mini was released long before the production variant.

malk2651 · « **Reply #144 on:** 16 July 2015, 08:09:00 »

I don't currently own a Black Knight so depending on how the Red Reaper turns out that may be the mini I used to add some to my collections and just use them for alternate variants.

Weirdo · « **Reply #145 on:** 16 July 2015, 08:40:51 »

Given how humanity likes to operate, there's probably a lot of Black Knights refitted with sword and shield, even if Red Reaper's exact configuration is unique. Heck, there's GOTTA be at least a few high-ranking Blakist pilots that did a similar mod, given their love of broadswords.

DarkISI · « **Reply #146 on:** 16 July 2015, 08:55:46 »

Quote from: Weirdo on 16 July 2015, 08:40:51

Given how humanity likes to operate, there's probably a lot of Black Knights refitted with sword and shield, even if Red Reaper's exact configuration is unique. Heck, there's GOTTA be at least a few high-ranking Blakist pilots that did a similar mod, given their love of broadswords.

Yeah, I always assumed so and found it rather strange that we never had a Black Knight with a sword and shield before. Hell, the name screams for it.

Baron RedSkull · « **Reply #147 on:** 16 July 2015, 09:23:04 »

Quote from: DarkISI on 16 July 2015, 08:55:46

Yeah, I always assumed so and found it rather strange that we never had a Black Knight with a sword and shield before. Hell, the name screams for it.

Maybe that's why TBTP never made a variant like that in the past. Maybe they thought it was to cliche. Reguardless of the reason, I love the design and I can't wait to add it to my collection. Might have to get a couple to represent a production model. It would probably look good in Hastati Sentinel black and gold while it fights another one in Com Guard white. :o
Hastati pilot: "It's just a flesh wound."
Com Guard pilot: "I cut your arm off."
Hastati pilot: "It'll grow back."

speck · « **Reply #148 on:** 30 July 2015, 11:54:20 »

Btw, Primitive Griffin made it to GenCon.

Wotan · « **Reply #149 on:** 31 July 2015, 15:52:37 »

Can we get a Picture of it please ? [drool]