Awhile ago I began experimenting with an idea that would inadvertently save countless Orcs and Goblins from slaughter. The issue? Well take the following Orc for example :
Wantonly sacrificed for his base, his demise allowing another Mighty Hero to rise!
A common occurrence using uncommon parts. Like all things Heroquest, even the green hordes are diminishing amidst the halls of our favourite game and with them, the ability for collectors and gamers to expand their sets fades also.
My idea began as carved plastic, refined with the help of a good friend, it evolved into a 3D model. The result allows even our Mighty Hero to take on that same Orc without the greenskin's doom beforehand; well at least until the game starts!
The above is a new standalone base component designed to allow us all the ability to add whatever model we choose to Heroquest, without a single original figure being butchered. Thick enough for a decent pin underfoot or hoof, with cleaner and straighter lines and it suffers from no moulding warp like the original pieces.
In the end; it looks right at home :
Even more so amongst friends :
The following are a few bases for comparison and underneath :
It is the first product for Outworld miniatures, a closet miniature business I have been nurturing. I felt it fitting that the game which began my love of the hobby, be the first to benefit from a project of mine. You can see here the only blemish is the sprue contact, unlike the single mould line about the original, mercifully hidden under the base.
FURTHER USAGE EXAMPLES:
DETAILS:
These will be expertly cast by my friend Zac at Resin Addict, who is renowned for his models which include giant mecha walkers and finely detailed starship models. Long practised at producing small part models using vacuum pressure chamber techniques and resin mixes that maximise strength and form.
We have a limited run, at the following price:
Tile Base set (5 Bases) - $8.00AUD
P+P Worldwide - $4.00 up to 2 sets.
P+P Worldwide - $4.75 unlimited sets.
(Australia post upped their prices in 2013, it's really affected all Aust.Garage hobbyists.)
Allow up to 14 Days to all locations on confirmation of send off. (It is invariably faster, but who knows? A goblin might waylay the packet a couple of days)
For those interested, please PM or send me a private email.
Thanks for reading everyone!
Sebastian.
background :
http://www.eastern-empire.com
http://www.sebastianstuart.com (Including Artisan Studios)
eBay : artisan-studios 567 trades at 100% since 2001
