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Title: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: speck on 21 July 2015, 21:09:26
This is the Funding thread for Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper XTRO Most Wanted and it needs $500.00 to be Funded.

Current Funding amount is $500.00

GENERAL NOTE: The mech is locked in, no extra variant parts.

(http://img.masterunitlist.info/BattleMechs/XTRO%20Most%20Wanted/Black%20Knight%20BL-X-KNT.jpg)
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Scotty on 21 July 2015, 21:18:36
I will happily fund this one for $25.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Mwenski on 21 July 2015, 22:06:50
I'll go 100.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: beachhead1985 on 22 July 2015, 05:39:52
i'll toss in 50.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Wraith on 22 July 2015, 06:12:51
I can put in $25 for this
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: The Wayfarer on 22 July 2015, 07:55:01
$50.

I'll be in Gen Con next week.  Will do my best to stay current on this thread but there may be a slight delay if this thing funds during the con.

Mike
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Stormlion1 on 22 July 2015, 09:02:02
Put me down for 25.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: B-3 on 22 July 2015, 09:22:00
I will only be charging $500.00 for this one since I will be working with an existing Mech master pattern, not starting from scratch.  You can go ahead and send your pledges to my Paypal account now if you like.  PM me if you don't already have my PP info.

Changes will include:

New head/new lower arms/hands/sword/new left shoulder pad & elbow shield/new knee armor/new torso guns.  Torso/codpiece armor design is different.  Thigh portion of the leg is now rounded.  Move the shoulder sockets out, because the arms collide with the legs (especially the left arm).

Anything else?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: mdauben on 22 July 2015, 09:32:31
A little short this week but I can go for $25.  8)
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: speck on 22 July 2015, 09:36:44
Just updated amount need to $500.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 22 July 2015, 12:37:21
I'll pledge $25. I'm really excited for this one and I can't wait to see how it turns out.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: klarg1 on 22 July 2015, 14:08:49
With GenCon right around the corner, I am out for this one. Best of luck, folks.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Jal Phoenix on 22 July 2015, 15:50:20
I will only be charging $500.00 for this one since I will be working with an existing Mech master pattern, not starting from scratch.  You can go ahead and send your pledges to my Paypal account now if you like.  PM me if you don't already have my PP info.

Changes will include:

New head/new lower arms/hands/sword/new left shoulder pad & elbow shield/new knee armor/new torso guns.  Torso/codpiece armor design is different.  Thigh portion of the leg is now rounded.  Move the shoulder sockets out, because the arms collide with the legs (especially the left arm).

Anything else?

Could you maybe possibly do something about the fact that the existing mini's lower legs are massively out of scale with the rest of the mini, and the existing art?  Turning those oversized kneepads into the rounded versions shown in the Red Reaper art might help, but that doesn't address the fact that the lower leg is thicker than the thigh.  They need to be scaled down but maybe 20%.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: invallid effort on 22 July 2015, 19:44:45
A little late to the fan funding party in general but Id be happy to throw in 30$ for this beasty
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Stormlion1 on 22 July 2015, 20:10:54
My $25 has been sent.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Mwenski on 23 July 2015, 09:37:35
$100 payment sent.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: beachhead1985 on 23 July 2015, 18:35:02
sent!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: speck on 23 July 2015, 20:05:37
Updated first post with current total of $355, let me know if I missed any.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: B-3 on 23 July 2015, 21:06:26
Could you maybe possibly do something about the fact that the existing mini's lower legs are massively out of scale with the rest of the mini, and the existing art?  Turning those oversized kneepads into the rounded versions shown in the Red Reaper art might help, but that doesn't address the fact that the lower leg is thicker than the thigh.  They need to be scaled down but maybe 20%.
I can shave a bit off the lowre legs I spose.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: beachhead1985 on 25 July 2015, 08:08:43
I'll keep an eye on this to see if it stalls
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Wraith on 26 July 2015, 12:57:00
Sent my money a couple days ago
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: invallid effort on 29 July 2015, 21:37:57
maybe I'm completely ignorant but who do I send my $$$ too?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Mwenski on 31 July 2015, 09:49:33
To B3. He's doing the sculpting and is coordinating payments. If you need his information you should send him a private message on this board to get it, he'll include all the needed information, unless he's already sent you that information based on your last post.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: beachhead1985 on 01 August 2015, 06:26:04
Any update on where we are with this?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 01 August 2015, 09:21:55
Still only $355 out of $500 pledged.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Draco on 02 August 2015, 20:56:29
I'm in for $100.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Sartris on 03 August 2015, 07:45:40
so i count $45 left.

mark me down for the remainder. i was going to make an iwm order soon anyway.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: mdauben on 03 August 2015, 10:54:26
Just sent my pledge amount to B-3.   O0
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Sartris on 03 August 2015, 20:26:02
monies sent
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 04 August 2015, 15:09:56
Payment sent.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: klarg1 on 06 August 2015, 14:07:24
I see payment sent posts, but nothing from Speck or B-3 saying this thing was funded. Are there enough pledges?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 06 August 2015, 14:30:31
If you add up all the pledges from the thread, we have reached the funding goal.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: B-3 on 06 August 2015, 15:25:49
There have been enough pledges and this project is fully funded!  I will have the list of Fundicators out soon.   
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: B-3 on 11 August 2015, 14:22:00
The Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Fundicators are as follows:

Sartris - $45

Draco - $100

Mdauben - $25

Scotty - $25

Mwenski - $100

Wraith - $25

Beachhead1985 - $50

Stormlion1 - $25

Wayfarer - $50

Baron Redskull - $25

Total - $470

I missed Invalid Effort's request for my PP info. until just now n sent a Pm acoupla minutes ago.  :-[  His pledge was the remaining $30.00.

I have already started on this one and will bust it out by end of week.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 11 August 2015, 15:42:04
I have already started on this one and will bust it out by end of week.

Can't wait!  O0
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: mdauben on 13 August 2015, 11:33:51
I have already started on this one and will bust it out by end of week.
Can't wait to get one and paint it up!   ;)
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: invallid effort on 15 August 2015, 11:53:43
So PP sent.....Super late though sorry guys  :-[
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper
Post by: Sartris on 15 August 2015, 20:44:40
So PP sent.....Super late though sorry guys  :-[

all's well that ends well  O0
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 16 August 2015, 09:15:23
I received Invalid Effort's payment of $30.00, so this guy is fully Fundicated! O0  Still working on it though, I guess having it done by the end of the was overly optimistic.  :P  Next week fo sho tho! :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: klarg1 on 17 August 2015, 14:57:56
I received Invalid Effort's payment of $30.00, so this guy is fully Fundicated! O0  Still working on it though, I guess having it done by the end of the was overly optimistic.  :P  Next week fo sho tho! :D

Don't sweat it.

It's pretty clear that the major bottlenecks lie in mold making and release cycle*, not in sculpting. You, sir, are a machine.  :D


* - I don't mean that as a criticism of IWM. I know managing releases is tricky, and you guys are giving us all kinds of cool stuff.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Stormlion1 on 17 August 2015, 16:58:41
Who's in a rush? Myself I just love to be in the process of bringing something awesome to the community.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: mdauben on 21 August 2015, 09:44:54
Have the vouchers gone out on this one yet?  I've got a shopping cart full of mechs over on the IWM website, but I was holding out until this voucher came through.  ^-^
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 21 August 2015, 10:50:46
Not yet. I'm waiting to hit the "Send Order" button myself.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: speck on 27 August 2015, 23:50:58
Have the vouchers gone out on this one yet?  I've got a shopping cart full of mechs over on the IWM website, but I was holding out until this voucher came through.  ^-^

Vouchers will be sent out tomorrow evening.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Sartris on 28 August 2015, 08:46:27
Vouchers will be sent out tomorrow evening.

awesome
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 28 August 2015, 15:39:13
Anybody get their vouchers yet?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Mwenski on 28 August 2015, 15:45:47
Not yet, but we may be a bit early if speck is a night owl.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: speck on 29 August 2015, 10:56:07
They will be done here soon, going to created them today.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: speck on 29 August 2015, 19:58:16
Credit has been sent out to everyone.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Sartris on 29 August 2015, 21:12:07
got the email a few hours ago. thanks!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: mdauben on 30 August 2015, 19:05:25
Got mine, thanks Speck!  8)
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Stormlion1 on 31 August 2015, 14:45:49
Mine showed. Thank you very much.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Wraith on 31 August 2015, 15:15:48
Received mine, thanks  O0
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: beachhead1985 on 07 September 2015, 18:50:22
Got mine!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 08 September 2015, 14:55:10
Hey B-3,

 What's the status of this sculpt?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 15 September 2015, 16:33:11
I expect to have it finished in early October.  Life has prevented much progress on this. :(
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Spenetrator on 10 October 2015, 04:05:53
I am so excited for this mini! I will have to get one, As soon as they're available!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Scotty on 11 October 2015, 15:24:54
I expect to have it finished in early October.  Life has prevented much progress on this. :(

Can we get an update now that it's early October? O:-)
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: speck on 11 October 2015, 16:02:03
Can we get an update now that it's early October? O:-)

Behrle is currently working on a mech for the 4th Quarter Distribution Release.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 21 October 2015, 10:48:45
I'm finishing this guy up today (finally), photos soon! :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Stormlion1 on 21 October 2015, 16:43:14
Yay!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: IAMCLANWOLF on 21 October 2015, 16:53:58
I'm finishing this guy up today (finally), photos soon!

When will then be now?... ;)
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Jal Phoenix on 21 October 2015, 17:48:18
When will then be now?... ;)

Soon!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: D.Jensen on 21 October 2015, 22:33:09
Looking forward to seeing the final product! :)
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 23 October 2015, 16:02:19
Here it is, 10 pieces: Head, torso, L/R arms, L/R Upper legs, L/R lower legs, L/R feet.

(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_Red%20Reaper%20scale.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/Red%20Reaper%20scale.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_Red%20Reaper%201.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/Red%20Reaper%201.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_Red%20Reaper%202.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/Red%20Reaper%202.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_Red%20Reaper%203.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/Red%20Reaper%203.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_Red%20Reaper%204.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/Red%20Reaper%204.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_Red%20Reaper%205.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/Red%20Reaper%205.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_Red%20Reaper%206.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/Red%20Reaper%206.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Jal Phoenix on 23 October 2015, 17:59:09
It's beautiful!  Nice job slimming down those legs.  It doesn't look ridiculous anymore!  O0
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 23 October 2015, 18:26:54
That looks beautiful. Can't wait to get one.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Stormlion1 on 23 October 2015, 21:24:37
I like it!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Spenetrator on 24 October 2015, 02:45:19
LOVE it!!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: DarkISI on 24 October 2015, 04:12:16
 [drool]
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 24 October 2015, 11:57:12
OK, per the QCC, got the heed shaved doon a bit, changed the neck piece, attached the feet to the shins and thighs to shins, added a hand guard on the Left hand and filed the hips down to get the legs closer to the pelvis. Number of pieces 6.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Stormlion1 on 24 October 2015, 16:34:31
OK, per the QCC, got the heed shaved doon a bit, changed the neck piece, attached the feet to the shins and thighs to shins, added a hand guard on the Left hand and filed the hips down to get the legs closer to the pelvis. Number of pieces 6.

Oh thank god, I just built a the Black Knight and I kept losing parts!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: SteelRaven on 25 October 2015, 20:46:14
 [drool]
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: D.Jensen on 25 October 2015, 21:18:10
Can we see the updated version?  I'm glad to hear you brought the hips in.  The legs are the worst part of the original design.

Now that the first six have been funded, when can we expect to see a new poll for the next six?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Feenix74 on 26 October 2015, 06:09:00
Great work Berhle, looks really good  O0
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 28 October 2015, 09:38:32
I'll get some pics shot in a bit.  IWM is waiting to hear from the company who owns the Battletech copyrights as to weather they are going to renew IWM's licensing to produce miniatures.  As soon as that happens we will get moving on the next batch of Battletech awesomeness (or not)...
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: D.Jensen on 28 October 2015, 09:59:45
Well, that could be an interesting turn of events.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 28 October 2015, 13:49:08
(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%20parts.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%20parts.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%201.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%201.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%202.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%202.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%203.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%203.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%204.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%204.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%205.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%205.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%206.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%206.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 28 October 2015, 16:50:26
IWM is waiting to hear from the company who owns the Battletech copyrights as to weather they are going to renew IWM's licensing to produce miniatures.  As soon as that happens we will get moving on the next batch of Battletech awesomeness (or not)...

 :o What!!!

I don't see why they wouldn't renew.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: IAMCLANWOLF on 28 October 2015, 17:44:50
Hips look much better. Thanks, Behrle.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: sadlerbw on 29 October 2015, 12:21:08
:o What!!!

I don't see why they wouldn't renew.

I wouldn't get too worked up over the licensing statement. It's probably a pretty common occurrence that happens every few years, but we don't ever hear about it. Heck, I'm working on renewing a TON of license agreements at my job right now, both licenses with vendors whose stuff we use and clients who license our stuff. It doesn't mean any of them are at much risk for not being renewed.

Anyway, back on-topic: It always bugged me that a mech named the Black Knight had neither a sword nor a shield. I'm glad to see that has been rectified in such a beautiful fashion! I also think the one-piece legs look great. With that slightly-bent-knee look, I've been plenty happy with the posability I can get from just a hip joint, but that is just me.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 29 October 2015, 12:35:29
Yeah it's prolly nothing, it happens every coupla years I think.  The knees are slightly bent and one foot is completely flexed and one is completely extended, which will add to poseability.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Spenetrator on 31 October 2015, 07:08:09
(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%20parts.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%20parts.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%201.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%201.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%202.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%202.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%203.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%203.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%204.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%204.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%205.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%205.jpg.html)(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy11/ysgryphon/Battletech/th_RR%206.jpg) (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/ysgryphon/media/Battletech/RR%206.jpg.html)


Even better! Can't wait to get one of these brutes!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Savage Coyote on 31 October 2015, 07:52:03
Will the first DA Black Knight fit onto those legs?

I'm not much for one-off's so probably only want the legs for my two or three other black knights that I haven't painted yet  :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Scotty on 31 October 2015, 09:32:09
I'm personally going to have a custom Black Knight config that has a sword and shield; shouldn't be too terribly hard to make one out of the new chassis.  Then I'll just use this guy for those. :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 31 October 2015, 09:41:25
Yep, the legs are interchangeable, though you will need to shave the original ball joints down to get them closer to the hips.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: IAMCLANWOLF on 31 October 2015, 11:46:44
Yeah, I can't wait to get a couple of these to modify into other variants... >:D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 10 November 2015, 13:59:22
OK, I hand delivered the Red Reaper master this mornin, so look for it to appear for sale soon(ish?)!  :D

Also, IWM has gotten the O0 for another year, so we can go ahead with the next round of Fan Financing!  Speck is master of ceremonies as far as that's concerned so...take it away Speck!  :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Savage Coyote on 10 November 2015, 16:19:23
Yep, the legs are interchangeable, though you will need to shave the original ball joints down to get them closer to the hips.

Thats not a big deal.  Cool!  8)
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Dragon41673 on 31 December 2015, 12:34:38
What's the word on the release of this bad boy?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: GRUD on 05 January 2016, 10:36:21
What's the word on the release of this bad boy?
It's been very, very naughty and they won't release it until it learns how to behave.   :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: speck on 05 January 2016, 14:15:39
What's the word on the release of this bad boy?

Nope not yet. Mold room was busy at end of year finishing molds for Chaos Wars figures for Kickstarter. 
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 05 January 2016, 14:42:33
It's been very, very naughty and they won't release it until it learns how to behave.   :D

Or he encountered a King Arthur Mech and lost his arms and legs but claims "It's just a flesh wound!" :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: DarkISI on 05 January 2016, 15:41:28
Or he encountered a King Arthur Mech and lost his arms and legs but claims "It's just a flesh wound!" :D

You do realize I read this thread and that I'm crazy?
Tempt me enough and I will find a way to canonize that scene :D (if I ever find a way to get it past editing without getting nuked ;))
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 05 January 2016, 15:43:18
Oh yeah you gotta do it! :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: GRUD on 06 January 2016, 02:28:59
You do realize I read this thread and that I'm crazy?
Tempt me enough and I will find a way to canonize that scene :D (if I ever find a way to get it past editing without getting nuked ;))
If you can get your hands on one, there's always the Highlander Claymore mini, or if you can acquire the proper MFUK Weapons Pack, one of the 2 has the bits needed to convert a Highlander into the Claymore variant.  Those Weapons Packs are a LOT easier to find than a Production Claymore mini!   :o
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Feenix74 on 06 January 2016, 04:13:36
You do realize I read this thread and that I'm crazy?
Tempt me enough and I will find a way to canonize that scene :D (if I ever find a way to get it past editing without getting nuked ;))

So in 3151, the resurgent FWL decide to resurrect the Knights of the Inner Sphere but to avoid confusion with the RoTS Knights of the Sphere, the resurrected unit is called "the 1st Knights of Ekke Ekke Ekke Ekke Ptang Zoo Boing" which can then lead to your scene with the Black Knight BL-X-KNT defending a bridge . . .  :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 06 January 2016, 10:36:25
NI!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Mwenski on 06 January 2016, 10:40:07
B3,if the shrubbery is funded will you do the sculpting ?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 06 January 2016, 12:03:28
Yes, but not another shrubbery. :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Baron RedSkull on 06 January 2016, 16:53:58
I guess I'll have to kit bash a Red Reaper and replace the sword with....



....a herring!
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Feenix74 on 06 January 2016, 19:07:31
You do realize I read this thread and that I'm crazy?
Tempt me enough and I will find a way to canonize that scene :D (if I ever find a way to get it past editing without getting nuked ;))

Or he encountered a King Arthur Mech and lost his arms and legs but claims "It's just a flesh wound!" :D

Just realised the Black Knight BL-X-KNT should be defending a bridge against an Excalibur EXC-B2 piloted by a mechwarrior named Arthur Pendragon  :D
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: speck on 11 June 2016, 15:11:53
Will be available at Origins and then after the show on IWM website.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Mwenski on 11 June 2016, 15:34:51
Awesome! Thank you for the update. Have a great time at origins
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: speck on 11 June 2016, 17:42:53
Awesome! Thank you for the update. Have a great time at origins

Thanks, I will. Just a few days to go.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 11 August 2016, 21:36:39
Anyone have this one yet?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Mwenski on 11 August 2016, 21:55:28
Only on  my wanted list
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: GRUD on 12 August 2016, 02:06:39
Anyone have this one yet?
I bought 2 at Gen Con, then later discovered I'd already ordered 2 from Aries Games & Miniatures.   :-[  Doh!   #P
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: B-3 on 12 August 2016, 08:21:02
How do they look?
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: DarkISI on 12 August 2016, 09:31:54
Ordered one, but will take some time for it to arrive at my German retailer and then some more time, for all the minis in the order to arrive. So probably not anytime soon :(
Would also be very interested in pictures.
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: sadlerbw on 12 August 2016, 14:17:16
If you'll pardon the crappy photography, you can see one assembled and painted on the left in this picture I took at GenCon. I got about the worst angle possible, as the sword all but disappeared, but in my opinion, the sword looked good:

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Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: pheonixstorm on 12 August 2016, 22:45:15
The one on the far right looks like an old man with a walker  :crazy2:
Title: Re: Round 1 2015 Funding - Black Knight BL-X-KNT Red Reaper Funded!!!!!
Post by: Sartris on 15 August 2016, 05:15:28
i don't have access to it at the moment, but i assembled a red reaper a couple weeks ago. the only nitpick i had about it was that this particular model was a case where i would have liked three piece legs (foot / lower leg / upper leg) for greater posability. this particular instance felt like it called for the ability to for a bit more dramatic / dynamic posing.