Malika's 3d design extravaganza!

[malika666]

No idea, could be both, could even be post-Heresy ships, simply different 'patterns'. Also keep in mind this little quote by Laurie Goulding (BL editor):

 

 

 

Battlefleet Gothic shouldn't be used as a benchmark for Warhammer 40,000 or Horus Heresy ships - the battle fleet featured in it is merely the one from the war in the Gothic Sector in 142.M41 (i.e. the 12th Black Crusade). Imperial forces were completely cut off from reinforcements for over a decade, IIRC.

 

It's like taking a snapshot of the British Navy fleet in 1864 and then using it as official intelligence for your modern day invasion of Plymouth...  :D

[Arendious]

Touche. Battlefleet Anargo, perhaps? ;)

[malika666]

Test print came in, apologies for the horrible quality of the photos. Keep in mind that since this print was ordered the design has been updated slightly (see previous posts).
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/img_2212.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/img_2213.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/img_2214.jpg

[malika666]

Continued working on the siege tanks. The kit will basically include the hull, two types of dozer blades, and two weapons: an tank-hunting heavy laser cannon, and a shell firing bunker buster.

 

First up: the tank hunter:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/6mm%20stuff/Siege%20Tank%201.0%20-%20013a_zpsaup6ainx.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/6mm%20stuff/Siege%20Tank%201.0%20-%20013b_zpsvsncijia.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/6mm%20stuff/Siege%20Tank%201.0%20-%20013c_zpskaatn4ek.jpg

 

Whilst the bunker buster cannon still needs to be designed, I got distracted. I like the idea that the hull could also be used as a basis for other tanks. Thus the missile launcher was born. Keep in mind that the current missile launcher will be totally redesigned. I just used this one to give you an idea what a back mounted weapon will look like. I've also added a heavy machine gun like weapon to the front, it can (optionally) be replaced for a heavy flamethrower.

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/6mm%20stuff/Siege%20Tank%201.0%20-%20013d_zpsegfy9qg0.jpg

[malika666]

Just shipped off a bunch of 6mm scaled upgrade bits for the tank I've designed for Vanguard Miniatures:

 

From left to right: Front hull iconography plate, twin linked HMG, twin linked flamethrowers, twin linked subatomic heat weapons. Basically your three different types of Immolation tanks for the religious sisterhood. But could probably also be used for more inquisitorial themed armies.

 

From left to right: left missile pod, right missile pod, missile launcher turret, heavy laser cannon, light battle cannon, quad autocannons, medical transport front hull icon. I decided to ditch the roof part of the medical transport for multiple reasons: (a) it was too thin to cast at this time (b) doing it true justice would mean re-designing a hull a bit © economic reasons. Note that the medical transport is most likely an objective, so going all crazy on it regarding design work and printing/casting simply isn't worth the money.

 

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/6mm%20stuff/Armour%20upgrade%20sprue%20-%20001_zpswa4xg3vp.jpg

Extra armour for the IVR tank, either plating or reactive armour.

[malika666]

Just wanted to quickly share my current vehicle pool with you. At the moment it consists of 17 different tanks (with the possibility of it becoming 21 if you're counting the turrets from the gun emplacements)

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/6mm%20stuff/Tanks%20-%20001b_zpsiljwcxjh.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/6mm%20stuff/Tanks%20-%20001a_zpstx0holnb.jpg

 

So yeah, from front to back and from left to right:
-"Hunter Hull": Bunker buster cannon, anti-armour heavy laser cannon
-"Siege Hull" with "spray weapons pack": Heavy flame weapon, subatomic heat weapon, chemical spray weapon
-"Standard Pack" (standard hull): multiple laser cannon, twin linked heavy machine guns, flame weapon, automatic cannon
-"Oddities Sprue" (standard hull): quad automatic cannons, light battle cannon, multiple laser cannon with multiple missile launchers, heavy laser cannon, medical transport
-"Weapons of Faith" (standard hull): Twin linked flame throwers, twin linked heavy machine guns, twin linked subatomic heat weapons.

[malika666]

Look what arrived at Vanguard Miniatures' doorstep:
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/13235639_1337134716300491_257409857388291612_o_zpsggmsreer.jpg
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/13248544_1337134792967150_8402993938610148043_o_zps261npsvy.jpg

[malika666]

So with, or without those side guns?
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/fighte12.jpg

[Bjorn Firewalker]

I think the fighters should get pylons for detachable munitions, e.g., gun pods, rocket pods, bombs, missiles, etc. The wings do look better without guns, but as a gamer, I'm more concerned with practicality than aesthetics, and heavier firepower is almost always practical (the exception is when you're fleeing for your life, and must reduce weight, of course).

[malika666]

Keep in mind that these fighters are BFG scale, not sure if a multipart kit would then be workable. :P

[Bjorn Firewalker]

In that case, add the side guns.

[malika666]

Boarding pods!

http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/boardi12.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/boardi13.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/boardi12.jpg
http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/boardi14.jpg

[malika666]

I just sent them to Vanguard Miniatures:

http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/19/46/04/35/boardi15.jpg

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Impressive work on the Dreadclaws.

[malika666]

By the way, my Novan IVF is up for pre-order.
http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Novan-IFV1.jpg
http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/P1040669vnm.jpg

[malika666]

Started working on a 6mm scaled fighter:

http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/19/46/04/35/novan_12.jpg
http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/19/46/04/35/novan_11.jpg
http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/19/46/04/35/novan_10.jpg

[malika666]

Let me know what you think:

http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/19/46/04/35/novan_15.jpg
http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/19/46/04/35/novan_17.jpg
http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/19/46/04/35/novan_16.jpg
http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/19/46/04/35/novan_14.jpg

[malika666]

Preview of the Spiculum heavy aerospace fighter:

In case you're curious about the dimensions. It's 45.82mm long, 30.84mm wide, and 11.27mm tall.

[malika666]

Some prints have arrived at Vanguard, including some of my designs:

[malika666]

More prints arrived:

[malika666]

Oooh, metal casts of my tanks:link

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/6mm%20stuff/image_zpsk3gtozrm.jpg

[malika666]

The first design to be officially released through Vanguard Miniatures!!!

 

Novan Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle (A):
http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-warrior-infantry-fighting-vehicle-a/

 

Edited August 3, 2016 by malika666

[malika666]

Check out some painted versions of the tank over here. (not painted by me)

[malika666]

Orbital mines:
http://i35.servimg.com/u/f35/19/46/04/35/mines_10.jpg

[malika666]

Remember the siege tank I've designed for Vanguard Miniatures?

 

Vanguard have taken my weapon designs for a new variant on their Trojan tank: