computer problems again

my recent fix for my computer involved a new power supply unit fitted by a local firm.

just before Christmas it went bang whilst I was sat next to it, and the blue flash was a little shocking.

I will be getting a new power supply unit and moving on towards getting the new range underway.

I have seen the sculpt for one figure and it is impressive, representing an older brigadier, dismounted in a tulip skirt.

I will be getting two or three soldiers underway with one of the other sculptors, and will be checking on horses provided by another sculptor so that a mounted version can be done at this stage.

Uploaded photos of my 3d printed sculpts

Apologies for terrible photos - they are from my camera phone in rooms with no daylight.

Talking about Dames en Dentelle

Whilst I have not decided on a name for the new kickstarter range yet, I am going to nickname them DenD, as it makes me laugh.

I am trying to work out if I should/could do the Highland Scottish lassies as well, since I imagine a group of short plaid skirts with blouses and sword and shield, with bonnets/bareheaded with a bagpiper, and backed with muskets might make a fun army.

I am going to make this a stretch goal - (at a price point to be determined) that I seriously consider this.

So far I have the following plans

Tricorn - no turnbacks
Musketeer - marching standard shoulder carry x2 (one with left foot forward and one with right foot forward)
Musketeer - with musket carried low across the body with a slight angle to enable ranking up
Officer with standard or spontoon (perhaps with option for pike or halberd)
Drummer
Officer with sword or pistol.
Grenadier - one pose with musket on shoulder (two alternative mitre caps)

at about £4500 -

Two sculpts of dragoons and two sculpts of Horse. (possibly adding a dismounted dragoon?)

At about £6500 -

Mounted command for Horse and Dragoon, including an officer pose, and a Standard bearer. (possibly adding in a dismounted dragoon officer?)

At about £8000 -

Adding a mounted brigadier figure to the sculpting, doing another pose for musketeers, doing another pose for grenadiers

At about £10500 -

Adding army command poses (so a general), more alternative heads, perhaps a sculpt of a new musketeer and/or grenadier

At about £12000 -

Adding artillery - at least 4 poses of crew - (but will aim for waistcoated/shirted as well as coat wearing options)

At about £14000 -

Floras - for the scottish units
Two sword and shield poses
Musketeer pose
Bagpiper
Officer
Standard bearer

At about £15000 ?

Adding an at rest pose for musketeers, a further pose for Horse and Dragoons, Horse Grenadiers? alternative poses for muskateers and grenadiers, further detail (new head sculpts - more options?)

Whilst this is a brief outline - and a sort of plan that I have developed - It could be subject to change or revision depending on what customers demand!

Tight Tricorns and Long Coats

Lady in a long coat - 3d render of model (without hair)

Tricorn

 

So if we take notice of what people are wanting - would this long coat  (which I think is quite a bit too long (should be just above knee) , with proper pockets, and a cartridge belt) am I getting closer?

Found these Images - on a 3D site

A work in progress?

A very noble lady?

I have been looking for the costume ideas to come up with something that feels right whilst not slavishly copying the styles of the period.

I am not sure about these references, but I like the cut of the pockets.

I am certain that the regular troops will need a quality Tricorn, but...

If the copyright owner of the above images wishes for me to take them down, can they please let me know, and I would ask them if I could use them if I could only remember where I pulled them from!

Pirate girl

This was a test render of my 3d software of a waistcoated pirate girl.

I am seeking advice on what people would like to see on their wargames figures.

very much a WIP!

So what to Kickstart...

I have spent more than a few hours trying to decide what will be kickstarted first

I quite like the Very British civil war females, as they will appeal to collectors and gamers.

I think the Marlburian Amazons, would also be popular,

I have chatted to some friends, and sent emails around the sculptors, and depending on what they say I should be in a better position to let people know whats happening at the end of the week.

I have fired up the 3D printer again, and am hoping to get a couple of test pieces out of it this weekend.

Comments as always welcome.