mech_dude Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I've long been a fan of wargaming as well as Macross so I started combining the two. I've approached Palladium about working with them to get a liscensed line of miniatures made. These are some of the prototypes. They were made in CAD, then printed and cast in resin. The models are between 50-70mm tall. I've set up a page on facebook so that fans can show their support which will be crucial to getting the project considered by HG. www.facebook.com/robotechminiatures/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMANIFESS Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 NICE!!! I'd love a set of Destroids for my Prometheus shelf. Any word on pricing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech_dude Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm aiming to have them retail for around $15, it'll depend on material costs, labor, etc. But trying to keep the in line with the pricing of other miniature lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 The fact that HG has to be involved, is a downer. I don't know anyone who stil plays the Robotech RPGs, but I'm sure there are those that'd still buy them for dioramas, hobby kits, and just to collect. The $15 mark, is that a goal for a complete set, or for one item? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Welcome Mech Dude! Those look great! I've been wanting to do that myself since I build a lot in 1/350th. I just can't go buy Macross items in that scale. - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech_dude Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 The $15 cost would be per model which is about standrad for most pewter miniature figures. (Battletech models are the closest comparsion) The only way to get the model cost down would be to make them with plastic injection which has a huge start up cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdwfx2000 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Amazing. Beats just about everything that Wizkids or whoever has the license to battletech this week has in terms of detail. Let us know if you decide to make them available on MW in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech_dude Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 I think this is probably the first complete miniature I've painted in two years. I did a couple 1/200 scale model kits since then, but not actual minis. I didn't go for any shading or washes. I'd initally tried a wash but it made the white look really dirty and I figured in solid colors it'd look a bit more like the animated series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Looks good! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson13 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 That pod is awesome. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Ah, hello. :-) I posted this elsewhere, but will add to this thread too - as it's one of Mech_Dude's models. :-) To reiterate - a Macross (Studio Nue) license would be preferred as it would gives access to all the Macross Zero designs (some of which would still be serviceable during SW1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Some tweaks to the Tomahawk: A Regult Tactical Pod: Both together to show sizes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapetang Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Great job with all the details at that scale. The wear, painting, weathering, & bases are really nice. Good luck w/ the project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech_dude Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) It'll be a while until it's complete but I have the officer's pod underway. I also found another 3d artist who's looking to help kick in on the zentraedi foot soldiers. So hopefully I'll have another round of minis to show off in the next month or so. Also if anyone is interested here's the stuff i was working on for a table top style fan-game. Updated Rules version 1.6 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?d0lra8pvj1791yb Unit Stat Cards http://www.mediafire.com/?hnu2n9arcj4ohto Cardstock Proxies Set 1 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ym0845o54qexbd5 Cardstock Proxies Set 2 (new blast templates) http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?0291h156b2ii5y4 Seige of Macross City Scenario http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lo290ocxo9rngq6 Edited May 16, 2012 by mech_dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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