Third party miniatures [Vanguard Miniatures] Mar 10: Zeus Grand Cruiser + Cybershadow ships

[sockwithaticket]

These are beyond amazing. Spending the equal of $50 and having a ton of great looking littler than normal dudes that look great. Now the only thing I can't imagine is adapting these guys to my favorite tabletop strategy boardgame.... Does anyone have any initial ideas?

You've presumably not heard of Epic, then?

[paulJam]

http://www.tp.net-armageddon.org/

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10431/epic-armageddon

http://taccmd.tacticalwargames.net/viewforum.php?f=4

 

In general your biggest hurdle is finding players. Models are easy... vanguard got you covered :)

[Eternal Warrior]

I have heard of epic but missed that specialist train many many years ago.

[paulJam]

welcome aboard ( toot ! toot ! )

[malika666]

Another variant of the Churchillian is in the works:

[malika666]

New variant bits for the Scorpion tanks (A and B) are now available:

 

Scorpion Tank Assault Cannon turret x 3:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/P1040904s.jpg

Alternative turret and sponson weapons set for the scorpion tank.

 

Set contains 3 x twin assault cannon turrets with HMG sponsons.

 

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/scorpion-tank-assault-cannon-turret-x-3/

 

Scorpion Tank Heavy Flamethrower Turret x 3:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/P1040903s.jpg

Alternative turret and sponson weapons set for the scorpion tank.

 

Set contains 3 x twin heavy flamethrower turrets with flamer sponsons.

 

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/scorpion-tank-heavy-flamethrower-turret-x-3/

 

Scorpion Tank Heavy Matter Conversion Cannon x 3:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/P1040907s.jpg

Alternative turret and sponson weapons set for the scorpion tank.

 

Set contains 3 x heavy matter conversion turrets with HMG sponsons.

 

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/scorpion-tank-heavy-matter-conversion-cannon-x-3/

 

Scorpion Tank Microwave Turret x 3:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/P1040906s.jpg

Alternative turret and sponson weapons set for the scorpion tank.

 

Set contains 3 x heavy microwave cannon turrets with flamer sponsons.

 

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/scorpion-tank-microwave-turret-x-3/

 

Scorpion Tank Plasma Cannon Turret x 3:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/P1040905s.jpg

Alternative turret and sponson weapons set for the scorpion tank.

 

Set contains 3 x plasma cannon turrets with laser cannon sponsons.

 

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/scorpion-tank-plasma-cannon-turret-x-3/

[malika666]

A bunch of new releases!

 

Novan Elites Guardian Main Battle Tank:

The elites guardian tank is yet another product of Tusculum Nova’s most advanced research and development program to equip it’s elite forces with the most powerful weapons and equipment that can be provided. Guardian’s are intended to act as front line main battle tanks for elite forces a roll originally filled by the older scorpion designs which have now been relegated to a supporting roll for the mechanised squadrons. The hull bears a similar appearance to the mauler assault transport and was developed alongside that vehicle. Although smaller than the mauler it is none the less a very potent design heavily armed and armoured with an impressive turn of speed .

 

The core weapon system is a remote operated turret mounting a double barrelled railgun fireing either armour piercing or high explosive ammunition at extremely high velocity. The ammunition is stowed in the large automated ammo supply bin at the rear of the gun assembly. This arrangement allows the weapon to be operated by a single crewman.

 

Two sponson mounting points are also available these can be fitted with several weapon options with either the standard laser cannon or heavy machinegun being the most common choices and there is also a permanant forward hull MG fitted as standard.

 

In the guardian elite forces have a highly versatile and potent battle tank able to survive in the deadliest of warzones.

 

This pack contains 3 x guardian main battle tanks.

 

£12.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-guardian-main-battle-tank/

 

Novan Elites High Command:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/P1040843grif.jpg

Novan elite forces are lead in the field by officers and specialists of great renown.

 

This set represents a battlegroup commander and his officers and advisors observing the action.

 

Consists of:

 

20 x high command figures two of each sculpt.

 

8 x officers

 

4 x standard bearers

 

2 x communications officers

 

2 x mystics

 

2 x priests

 

2 x medics

 

£7.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-high-command/

 

Novan Elites Sniper Tank Hunter:

The sniper tank hunter is a dedicated anti armour vehicle constructed on a modified and reconfigured guardian hull. It shares many common features and systems of the guardian and was developed to work alongside that tank in mixed battlegroups.

 

It’s main weapon system is a high powered long range laser cannon fixed in the forward hull position and capable of penetrating the armour of most enemy tanks with easy. Secondary armament consists of two sponson points just like the guardian with the same weapon options and the hull MG as standard.

 

Most commonly working in teams of three vehicles on dedicated anti armour duties or as single vehicles attached to guardian formations this vehicle has already made it’s mark on the battlefield and gained a fearsome reputation amongst enemy vehicle crews.

 

This pack contains 3 x sniper tank hunters

 

£12.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-sniper-tank-hunter/

 

Novan Shielder Anti Aircraft Artillery:

Shielder is tusculum nova’s standard low altitude air defence artillery system it consists of a quad autocannon armament mounted in a fully rotating turret with the ability to shoot a ground level targets as well as enemy aircraft. The system is self contained and has been mounted on numerous ground platforms and vehicles over the years this particular variant uses the static ground mount cruciform commonly seen guarding artillery positions and at military installations across novan space.

 

3 x shielder air defence guns plus 3 x ammo stacks

 

£10.85

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-shielder-anti-aircraft-artillery/

 

Novan Rapier Missile Artillery System:

Rapier is tusculum nova’s most common special ordnance missile artillery system it consists of a fully rotating mount very similar to shielder but in this case has launch rails for four missiles. This system is capable of launching various specialist missiles including medium to high altitude antiaircraft missiles, long range high explosive, anti armour, and scatterable mines to name but a few. This variant utilises the standard static cruciform mount but it can be seen mounted on various static and mobile units where ever novan forces are encountered.

 

3 x rapier missile platforms

 

£10.85

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-rapier-missile-artillery-system/

[malika666]

A bunch of new kits have been released, allowing you to upgrade your Novan Warrior IFV (a very chunky possible Chimera proxy).

 

Warrior Turrets Upgrade Set B:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/P1040898s.jpg

(from left to right: right missile pod, left missile pod, pulse laser turret (with missile pod mounts), heavy laser cannon turret, bunker buster cannon, quad autocannons, medical front armour)

This set contains three sprues for upgrading the warrior IFV model with alternative weapon options. It will allow players to wield some of the rarer Warrior variants

 

3 x pulse laser turret with missile pod upgrade (Chimerro proxy)

 

3 x heavy anti tank laser cannon (APDS-6a Defender proxy)

 

3 x bunker buster (Chimedon proxy)

 

3 x quad autocannon (Chimerax proxy)

 

3 x hull MG position blanks with cross symbol (proxy for Samaritan medical transport)

 

£6.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/warrior-turrets-upgrade-set-b/

 

Warrior Armour Upgrade Set A:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/P1040900s.jpg

This set contains spaced armour for upgrading the warrior model.

 

3 x hull side armour

 

3 x turret armour

 

Please note that the hull armour will fit on the Dragon and Support tank models too.

 

£5.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/warrior-armour-upgrade-set-a/

 

 

Warrior Armour Upgrade Set B:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/P1040901s.jpg

This set contains reactive armour for upgrading the warrior model.

 

3 x hull side armour

 

3 x turret armour

 

Please note that the hull armour will fit on the Dragon and Support tank models too.

 

£5.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/warrior-armour-upgrade-set-b/

 

Warrior Turrets Upgrade Set C:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/P1040899s.jpg

This set contains three sprues for upgrading the warrior IFV model with alternative weapon options.

 

Warriors of faith turrets.

 

3 x twin heavy machine guns

 

3 x twin heavy flamethrowers

 

3 x twin heavy microwave cannon

 

3 x hull MG position blanks with shield symbol

 

£5.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/warrior-turrets-upgrade-set-c/

 

And some about to be released models to reinforce the Novan Elites range:

[malika666]

Novan Elites Siege Armour is out!

 

Novan Elites Heavy Siege Armour:

When engaged in siege operations the Elite of Tusculum Nova will call upon their Heavy Siege Armour squads. This armour variant is a development of the standard heavy armour suit and has been adapted to house enhanced shoulder armour pieces with build in personal shield technology designed to protect the wearer from attack from above when engaged in breaching operations. The added protection allows these troops to function even when under direct attack from defenders on the walls above. Most Siege Elite troopers are equipped with twin rocket grenade launchers, and augmetic combat hands, whilst one in five will carry a twin long barreled HMG in order to provide firepower at a greater distance.

 

40 x siege armour figures

 

£8.20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-heavy-siege-armour/

 

Novan Elites Heavy Siege Armour Command:

The elite forces of Tusculum Nova are lead into battle by mighty hero’s equipped with the finest weapons and with superior fighting ability these warriors are an inspiration to the regular elites as well as the ordinary line troops of the army.

 

Each sprue contains:

 

3 officer variants, 1 command pennant bearer, 1 mystic and 1 priest

 

Set contains:

 

18 x siege armour command figures three of each sculpt

 

£6.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-heavy-siege-armour-command/

[malika666]

Another batch of new releases:

 

Novan Regulars Centurion Main Battle Tank:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/P1040927s.jpg

The centurion main battle tank is the most common tank used by novan regular forces in the field a rugged and heavily armoured design it has been built to be a reliable and easy to operate vehicle capable of going long periods of time between maintenance cycles making it the perfect machine to equip Tusculum Nova’s armoured divisions.

 

The designs has seen many weapon fits over the years but the most common armaments (hector configuration) are a regular tank cannon in the turret backed up by a fixed forward hull mounted laser cannon. In addition the hull sides can be configured to mount a sponson weapon most commonly a HMG for close in anti personel protection.

 

Pack contains 3 x centurion tanks with modelling options.

 

Please note that this is the first of several weapon fits we will have for this tank with a long barelled anti tank cannon (achilles configuration) on the cards next.

 

£10.70

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-regulars-centurion-main-battle-tank/

 

Novan Elites Affray Heavy Armour Command:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/5.jpg

The elite forces of Tusculum Nova are lead into battle by mighty hero’s equipped with the finest weapons and with superior fighting ability these warriors are an inspiration to the regular elites as well as the ordinary line troops of the army.

 

Each sprue contains:

 

3 officer variants, 1 command pennant bearer, 1 mystic and 1 priest

 

Set contains:

 

18 x affray heavy armour command figures three of each sculpt

 

£6.00

Novan Elites Anti Tank Skimmer:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/P1040924s.jpg

Novan Elites use attack skimmers to harass enemy troop and armour movements, before the heavier forces move in for the kill. This variant was specifically developed for anti armour duties.

 

Attack Skimmers are 3cm long.

 

6 x Anti tank skimmers, 6 x flying stand

 

£9.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-anti-tank-skimmer/

 

Novan Elites Gladiator:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/P1040926s.jpg

6 x gladiators models with weapon options.

£7.20

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-gladiator/

 

Novan Elites Breacher Siege Harness:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/P1040925s.jpg

3 x siege harness models with alternative weapons and pilot options

£9.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-breacher-siege-harness/

[malika666]

This will probably be the last release Vanguard Miniatures will be doing in 2016. Expect tons of new crazy stuff in 2017.

 

Novan Elites Stormer Siege Breaker Assault Carrier:

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Stormer7.jpg

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Stormer-8.jpg

The Stormer is the largest combat vehicle currently in operation with novan elite forces. Designed to carry novan elite siege armoured troops right up to the walls of enemy fortifications unscathed this incredibly tough fighting machine has aided in the fall of many an impregnable fortress. Massively armoured and heavily shielded this vehicle can absorb an incredible amount of punishment on it’s approach.

 

Armed with a breaching microwave battery to it’s front boardering the assault ramp it also has several sponson locations for self defense and a upper hull mounted rocket mortar positioned to bombard the defenders on the walls, alternatively some will carry rotary cannon mounts instead.

 

This set contains 1 x stormer hull with separate assault ramp and 1 x stormer weapons sprue.

 

Image of the actual model will appear ASAP.

 

£16.00

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-stormer-siege-breaker-assault-carrier/

[malika666]

Some new WIPS of the upcoming super-heavy tanks for the Novan Elites:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/14795908_10211612844945465_335781107_o_zpsjra55o5d.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/14787714_10211612844745460_1297495440_o_zps2nolpca0.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/14787128_10211612844865463_157421154_o_zpsvsqk2ys0.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/14800008_10211612844785461_1846524357_o_zpsjcogiruy.jpg

[malika666]

New prints are in:

 

New prints for the elites again, two on foot assault sprues one with pistols and swords and one with double pistols.

They will be released as normal as i'm attempting to have monthly releases instead of large batches now and then.

 

These guys may well be out late next month.

[paulJam]

 

New prints for the elites again, two on foot assault sprues one with pistols and swords and one with double pistols.

Can we buy just the pistol/sword combo? Or is it some pistol/sword AND some pistol/pistol?

[malika666]

Not fully sure yet, this is what John (the guy behind Vanguard Miniatures) had to say about it:

 

There can be three pack types here:

 

1. 40 x sword and pistol

2. 40 x double pistol

3. 20 x sword and pistol, 20 x double pistol

 

So you will be able to buy any of these three pack types I should think they will allbe the same price.

[malika666]

A little message from Vanguard Miniatures:

Winter troops news, as everyone knows there is an issue with these figures ankles being weak so some breakages can occur at the moment i'm adding an extra sprue to each infantry pack to help cover this issue.

 

So anyway i've been working with ben to re-work the figures to resolve this issue here we have in ben's own words and explanation of the changes and an image to compare.

 

We've kept the original aesthetic as far as practical so the old and new figures should mix together no problem.

 

Changes include:

 

Proper hands instead of blocks.

More form-fitting coats instead of "bell shaped" coats.

Minor mod to the rifle.

Pose changes to be more dynamic (old figures all stood pretty straight up, these are now hunching forwards a bit.

Minor detail realignments (shoulderpads, head tilts, etc).

 

Overall they're pretty much the same as the long-established popular Winter Infantry sculpts, just a bit better quality, and obviously with the weak ankles dealt with. Not a huge update, but a needed one.

http://i67.tinypic.com/68bwiw.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/2142slg.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/14lr82a.jpg

[malika666]

Two more tiny updates from Vanguard Miniatures:

 

New version of the Kakapo arrived today we have increased the thickness of the tail booms and extended the horizontal stabilsers forward which seems to have sorted the weak tail fins issue. Next model to re-work will be the Moa, already updated, just awaiting printing.

 

(new version on the right)

 

Arrived today the new Mauler weapons set this set will allow you to create several different weapon loadouts for your Mauler models.

http://i64.tinypic.com/fpck29.jpg

[malika666]

Good news from Vanguard Miniatures for those who want to play around with their possible Predator proxies:

 

The Scorpion Tanks can now be purchased as a pack of just four hulls and all turret variants are now available individually this will allow you to purchase a squadron of four tanks with just the weapon combinations you need so kind of a modular build your own tank squadron approach. The two original three tank packs are still available but I think this new approach is more flexible and hopefully will prove a popular choice for customers.

Scorpion Tank Hulls x 4

 

Scorpion Tank Assault Cannon turret x 1

 

Scorpion Tank Autocannon Turret x 1

 

Scorpion Tank Heavy Flamethrower Turret x 1

 

Scorpion Tank Heavy Matter Conversion Cannon x 1

 

Scorpion Tank Microwave Turret x 1

 

Scorpion Tank Plasma Cannon Turret x 1

 

Scorpion Tank Twin Laser Cannon Turret x 1

 

On another note, remember the mentioned weapon loudouts for the Mauler? Here are some more pics:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/P1050065group_zps7yleqqfr.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/P1050068cru_zpsvr05dwoj.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/P1050070ach_zpsget9d6hl.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/P1050071red_zpsya0ygtls.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/P1050072hel_zpsz5pxgyul.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/P1050069pro_zpsng7lguwh.jpg

[malika666]

Had some prints arrive today this is the new modified Mk3 Moa and the brand new sky crane ready for the trip to the mould makers.

[malika666]

First up, a new release. Feel like having different variants for your possible Land Raider proxy?

 

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/P1050038mauler.upgrades.jpg

A set of optional weapons for your mauler assault tanks with enough parts to create two of any variant you choose to create.

 

Contains:

 

2 x sponson weapons sprues

 

2 x hull weapon sprues

 

2 x frag launcher hull plates

 

£5.50

http://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-elites-mauler-weapon-upgrades-set/

 

Besides this release there are also some teasers:

 

Battlemaster Command Tank (possible Spartan proxy?):

 

Upcoming variant kits for the Centurion Main Battle Tank:

[malika666]

Fresh off the printer:

[malika666]

Vanguard's 6mm range also keeps expanding, Ben has been working on a new infantry kit named the Starguard:

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/a4_zpscncacyfm.jpg

 

Also, the caster has shared this picture on their Facebook page, make of it what you will...

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/16715942_250651275379589_2808813935159196042_o_zpscf8oucwx.jpg

[Captain Mike]

Darn it they are releasing on foot sword and pistol dudes? I just spent ages hacking up and trying to modify my forefront platoon to get rid of their jet pack! 
 

I used the vanguard minis for my Pocket40k army, so far they've mostly impressed me. Couple of miscasts here and there (missed shoulder pads or cutting off the end of a weapon) but overall I think they're great little models. 

[malika666]

Don't know yet if they're planning on working on normal human foot soldiers with just pistols and swords.

 

I did check your Pocket40k stuff out, very interesting. Keep up the good work!

[malika666]

The Novan Elites Frigate (three types of broadside weapon configurations) has been printed and is off to get cast. Expect it to be released around April this year.

 

Also, two Destroyer variants have officially been shipped off to Vanguard Miniatures for printing.

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Stefmanovic/3d%20modelling/Ship%20designs/Destroyer%20-%20005b_zpsfggo0cw8.jpg

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