Grundi Ion Carbine Progress - 4th Feb 2016

Next update on the Ion Carbine. The panels on the body have been amended to what I wanted, and look so much better, and the addition of the grip detail and side slots makes a big difference. They still need to do the same for the muzzle and the bit on the top. The two cut away sections on the side of the muzzle need squared off, and the barrel shape needs changed to match the shape of the muzzle.

Grundi Ion Carbine - Sketch and Initial 3D Mock-Up

Here's the initial 3d mock-ups for my basic weapons, along with my sketch. The caster I use has their own 3d modeller, so I'm getting them to work from my design. The master will be printed, cleaned up and cast properly. This is the basic Ion Carbine for my Grundi figures. This in the first mock-up, and there is plenty to work on from here. I'll post updates as it progresses.

I gave the 3d modeller a couple of notes to work on, and will post pics when he shows me the result. The side panels should be the same width as the body, with thin recessed lines, rather than the whole panel being recessed. Also, the barrel should me the same shape as the muzzle, rather than just being round. I'll also get him to do a variant where the end of the barrel is just recessed into the muzzle, rather than having the lip, so that I can see what I prefer.

Grundi 2-Weapon Arms - January 2016

I've been getting back to working on the arms for my Grundi. I decided it would be best to sort the most useful arms first; double handed. I already have a bunch of single handed arms ready. Getting sent off for casting soon will be a pair of single-weapon arms, the 2-weapon arms, and an additional left arm that can hold the shield up in front of the figure.

Grundi Arm Progress - July 2015

Thought I should post up some arm progress pictures for my Grundi.

Grundi Bearded Head - April 2015

So I got in a bit of a sculpting mood while falling asleep in front of the TV instead of going to bed. First time sculpting hair. What do you reckon?

Grundi Arm Progress - April 2015 Part 2

Tidied up, trimmed and shortened a bit more. I think I am happy with it enough now to get these components cast up.

Grundi Arm Progress - April 2015

Here's where I am at with the new arm sections.

The Grundi - On Sale Now!

Well here they are at last; my first set of figures. Let me introduce the Grundi, who are my imagining of space dwarves.

These guys stand at shoulder height to standard 28mm 'heroic scale' humans.
The figures are multi-part with the bodies, heads (2 options) and arms (2 options) available separately through Zealot Miniatures.

The set of bodies all have the same basic pose with different detail on the upper body. The angle of the photos above make the legs look shorter, but you can see them better in the image below. There are 5 variations in this first set. A second set will be added in the future (sometime) with different poses. This set also includes a cloak which fits perfectly to these bodies (you can even see the shape of the rear loincloth imprinted in it). With one cape in each set of 5, 5 sets would give you 25 figures, you could have a unit of 5 with the cape; a great way of picking out a unit of Hearthguard.

There are two options for the heads; ones with short beards, or beardless baldies. I will be making variants of the heads in the future, such as helmeted or with additional features such as bionics. I will also be making a set of heads with the classic Dwarfish big bushy beards. These would require the front of the collar to be cut away. The neck sockets on the bodies are the same size as standard 28mm human heads so you can fit whatever heads you like. Likewise, these heads can be used with 28mm humans.

There are currently two different arm option available there is a more openly posed set that are ideal for close combat weapons and more dynamic poses, and s more closely posed set better suited to ranged weapons. All of the arms have empty fists and a flat plate on the forearm that make it easy to attach weapons, shields and equipment of your choice. In some people's view, these arms look too big/long for the figures, but shorter arms would not be able to meet across the chest.

 So what's next? 

I plan to do some smaller/shorter arms for those who would like them to be smaller. I am also working on a heavy trooper that would be ideal for carrying heavy weapons. The body of the heavy trooper is similar to above, with additional armour plates. I am working on some arm options so that you can have the option of old school shoulder-mounted heavy weapons, or having the weapons held two-handed.  I am also working on a suit of exo armour for the Grundi, which will be much larger than the basic troopers.

Demiurg Warriors

I've started working on the close combat weapon arms, and now that I have (and with the shield too) I'm very tempted on reintroducing the Berzerkers into the codex.

Demiurg Warriors

I have now added the feed cable to the new gun. I like this design, but it is too big to be the standard weapon, so this will be the Ion Blaster. The Ion Blaster is the more powerful weapon carried by the Hearthguard.

Having decided that I liked this weapon for the Ion Blaster, I then needed to make the Ion Carbine that will be the standard weapon for most troops. After trying in vain to carve/sculpt a smaller version in a similar style, I figured I could just trim the same weapon down. Here's the result.

I also needed an even smaller version to use as the Ion Pistol so, after a little thinking, decided to see if the Grymn's standard weapon could work well, and here's how it turned out.

I've also been working on the backpack. I put it at a downward slope and pressed in lines for the vent. I still need to add some edging to it.

I have redesigned the shield so that it isn't so medieval looking. I removed the edging and squared it off a bit. How does this one look?

I'd be really interested in feedback, and any ideas would be welcome.

Demiurg Warriors

Started the arms again. The previous ones were different sizes. I have also changed the weapon, as I really wasn't happy with the last one. It was way too big. This one is from Hasslefree and I decided to have it slung under the arm. The size, while still bulky, is much better I think. I will still be attaching it to a backpack via cable. I plan on trying to make a smaller weapon of a similar style so that I can use this one as the Ion Blaster and the smaller version as the Ion Carbine.

Demiurg Warriors

More done. Don't think i'm too far off now. Not entirely sure about the gun, but it shows one of my ideas. The other idea is to have the gun slung under the arm on a bracer mount. I'd still want the two cables running into a backpack.

In the photos the gun looks even more massive than in my hand. The cables are also huge. The cables on a final weapon would be thinner than this, most likely guitar wire. Any suggestions on weapons that I could get that would look more the right sort of size?

Demiurg Warriors - Shield

Another little update. I've been working on the arms and was test fitting a shield. On the arm I have put a shoulder guard, and intended to add more armour down the arm, but I think it looks ok as-is and could look too bulky if I added more. Here are some pictures with the arm and shield attached.