duz_ Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Looks like VM has been working on some RR's herself. These look great I might get some of these as well! FB post with more images librisrouge, our_baz, tychobi and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor_Lensoven Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Meh, but im sure people that wanted more generic horsemen will probably really like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 It's a shame that some of these "proxy" companies don't think a bit more outside the box and go for something a bit more radical... like alien mounts or more of a sci-fi look to the riders and tack on the horses. Apart from the lance, that could be a modern day horse-trooper. I'd have much rather seen a more imaginative mount and rider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor_Lensoven Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 10 hours ago, Inso said: It's a shame that some of these "proxy" companies don't think a bit more outside the box and go for something a bit more radical... like alien mounts or more of a sci-fi look to the riders and tack on the horses. Apart from the lance, that could be a modern day horse-trooper. I'd have much rather seen a more imaginative mount and rider... That’s a big risk for them. None standard mounts will be increasingly niche the more exotic they become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 10 hours ago, Inso said: these "proxy" companies don't think a bit more outside the box That's fair, although I feel 3D printing can fill this void too. Especially for radical stuff. A take on the Tallarn dinos would be neat. I am very partial to these. Although I might be bias, since these take inspiration from the 10th Light Horse. Which is a regiment from my home state and we used to have parade at their barracks. Slave to Darkness 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Leave GW to do the radical designs for mounts, give it a few more years when they run out of ideas and other franchises to rip off an we may end up with double headed eagle mounts for everyone. Victoria Miniatures is catering to those that GW has forgotten about. People always use the cost of mold making etc for reasons why GW doesnt develop new kits, even though they can deffo afford it, smaller companies not so much, its easier and less risk involved if they just play it safe. Would like to see some Tallarn lizard horses though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Disagree. Reject lizards; embrace horse. duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Eat horse, ride bike. I kinda want these for my Guard army. Cant get better than a chap poking someone's eye out with an umbrella. librisrouge 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor_Lensoven Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Slave to Darkness said: Leave GW to do the radical designs for mounts, give it a few more years when they run out of ideas and other franchises to rip off an we may end up with double headed eagle mounts for everyone. Victoria Miniatures is catering to those that GW has forgotten about. People always use the cost of mold making etc for reasons why GW doesnt develop new kits, even though they can deffo afford it, smaller companies not so much, its easier and less risk involved if they just play it safe. Would like to see some Tallarn lizard horses though. Two headed eagle mount? then they’re just ripping themselves off at that point. https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Amber-Battle-Wizard-on-Imperial-Griffon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Inquisitor_Lensoven said: Two headed eagle mount? then they’re just ripping themselves off at that point. https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Amber-Battle-Wizard-on-Imperial-Griffon Wow I didnt know that was an actual mini... Wouldnt be the first time they have ripped themselves off, they do have Space Marines in AoS. Edited October 20, 2022 by duz_ Inquisitor_Lensoven 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 Discussion is about VM new Rough Rider line. Not the AOS line this isn't a fantasy forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unseen Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I've already told my group that if Tanith get adequate mechanical support (Basically Guard being a functional army without spamming tanks and plasma, sniper rifles being buffed to not be completely useless) I'd do them next These riders will do quite nicely... Much easier to convert than the Atilans, even if the new plastics don't look bad at all. duz_ 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Think this will be replacing their current rough rider conversion kit? If so I think Ill wait before getting some of their Cav, these look much better, torsos are separate so they will work with any of their regiment bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mertbl Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) I like the look but the noose is a little odd. The melta bomb on it is nice but a direct GW rip off. Not sure how well stuff like that stands up to IP. Edited October 24, 2022 by mertbl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, mertbl said: the noose is a little odd. I agree, I ignored it at first thought it had to do with the lance, but it's not. Apparently it's a neck rope and cavalry did use them... For reasons... So I guess I can live with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spafe Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, duz_ said: . For reasons... To allow you to tie your horse up, usually for picket grazing, but also if you just needed to tie them up somewhere while you were dismounted and needed to go.. say, into a tent to deliver a message, recieve orders, go to the john, etc etc etc. You wouldnt want to/couldnt (depending on the make/style of reins) tie up your horse using the reins as they would either be too stiff/unyeilding to tie with, and also doing so would damage them and shorten their life before needing replacement. in general riding you would use a seperate head collar when leading/tying up/other on the ground interactions, but when out and about, having the picket rope as part of the bridle would mean you didnt need to also carry the head collar (that would usually be left in the tack room/stables) Edited October 24, 2022 by spafe duz_ and Slave to Darkness 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closet Skeleton Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 8:50 AM, Inso said: It's a shame that some of these "proxy" companies don't think a bit more outside the box and go for something a bit more radical... like alien mounts or more of a sci-fi look to the riders and tack on the horses. Apart from the lance, that could be a modern day horse-trooper. I'd have much rather seen a more imaginative mount and rider... There are companies that do all sorts of things, more historical based stuff has always been what VM offers. I'm sure there are companies working on Science fiction mounts right now but asking for Sharklizards from VM is like asking for conservative dress codes from Raging Heroes or for humans from that one company I can't remember that mostly makes Orks, Gamiel 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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