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Title: Warmongers next unit
Post by: Dave on September 16, 2015, 08:12:19 PM: I'm getting the ball rolling on Landsknechte Crossbowmen. The plan at this point would be KS in October, casting in November and shipping in Dec. The holidays could potentially put a snag in that, so we'll see how it goes.
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Post by: Stormwind on September 16, 2015, 09:31:35 PM: =Waves banners=

This is fab news!
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Post by: Dave on September 17, 2015, 02:53:10 PM: Talked with Bob, his rough time frame was 20 days. If that holds I'll launch the Kickstarter the second or third week of Octrober and let it run for two weeks.
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Post by: Aquahog on September 17, 2015, 07:23:49 PM: Good to go!
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Post by: dry_erase on September 17, 2015, 08:33:01 PM: Do you have a plan for the aesthetic? I have a tonne of Empire crossbowmen, so for selfish reasons I'd love it if they were different - perhaps even more "landsknechty" than the GW equivalents to fit with the rest of your range?
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Post by: forbes on September 17, 2015, 09:11:28 PM: +1 to that.

I've got loads of painted GW crossbows - so would want something a bit different to get me to buy these ones.
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Post by: Dave on September 18, 2015, 12:38:22 AM: They're going to be so landsknechty that they'll schÃ¼tzen your hosen off!

Ya, they'll fit in with the rest. I pretty much gave Bob the same instructions as I did with the Arquebusiers, so one kneeling, one standing, and lots of flouncy shirts, hats and feathers.
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Post by: Geep on September 18, 2015, 04:24:28 AM: This sounds great.

Will the kickstarter have the option of buying some Arquebusiers as well? I missed them last time.
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Post by: Gorrin on September 18, 2015, 08:38:39 AM: The previous releases are available on the warmonger site are they not Dave?
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Post by: Geep on September 18, 2015, 09:43:30 AM: I think they are, but it's good to have the option t get them through the kickstarter, so that postage costs will definitely be rolled together (I know some kickstarters refuse to combine kickstarter projects with regular ones for this purpose).
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Post by: Dave on September 18, 2015, 11:35:38 AM: You can add them in via the survey, $10 each, that I send out to get everyone's shipping info and save on shipping. But ya, they're on the site too.
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Post by: Stormwind on September 18, 2015, 02:49:25 PM: That's good, I was thinking the same thing. This is great, that's going to be 4 DoW units ready and 3 Empire proxy/supplement units.

=)
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Post by: Dave on September 25, 2015, 07:25:29 PM: Bob's starting work on Monday. WiP shots as I get them. I'll launch the KS in two or three weeks depending on how sculpting goes.
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Post by: jchaos79 on September 26, 2015, 12:26:58 PM: Great news
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Post by: Stuart Bleything on September 27, 2015, 04:36:30 PM: Great news indeed .
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Post by: Big Red on September 29, 2015, 10:11:50 AM: This time, I'll definitely get an order in prior to closing. And will add some Arquebusiers that I missed out on.
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Post by: Dave on October 01, 2015, 04:36:09 PM: Some WiP shots:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kq8uMst5Yls/Vg1gtvAfJTI/AAAAAAAAYkc/ontgDMD6PKE/s640-Ic42/landsknecht%252520xbow%252520wip%25252001102015.jpg) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kq8uMst5Yls/Vg1gtvAfJTI/AAAAAAAAYkc/ontgDMD6PKE/s0-Ic42/landsknecht%252520xbow%252520wip%25252001102015.jpg)
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Post by: Stormwind on October 01, 2015, 10:38:16 PM: Oh, these are looking very swish!
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Post by: Stuart Bleything on October 02, 2015, 08:04:40 PM: Very nice indeed .
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Post by: Stormwind on October 03, 2015, 02:14:12 PM: At this rate in 2 years or so we might have a Birdman of Catrazza unit! =D
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Post by: Geep on October 03, 2015, 03:10:27 PM: I like them- though I can't help but imagine those moustaches tangling around the crossbow string. That would be a painful shot...

Birdmen of Catrazza would be great. It's a shame the Dogs of War list doesn't have Braganza's Besiegers as well- they were always one of my favourite units (as a primarily Wood Elf player the thought of a unit that could both shoot well and receive shooting with little worry made me very envious).
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Post by: Stormwind on October 03, 2015, 10:27:49 PM: @Geep

Yeah I was hoping for ones aiming in that direction, but not this time. I thought that I could use the Kallistra Pavises in order to suggest a Defended position for crossbowmen.
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Post by: andys on October 04, 2015, 08:48:21 AM: The problem with the Birdmen is that no one is likely to buy more than a couple of units, so sales wouldn't be big.
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Post by: Dave on October 04, 2015, 01:18:14 PM: On average, I'd have to sell 180 units to break even. That's easier when people are buying 4 or 8 each. If it were 1-2 each I don't think I'd get there.

Siege equipment (pavises included) would be fun but I think people want more units first.
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Post by: Stormwind on October 04, 2015, 01:45:58 PM: @Dave:

Ha ha, sorry, I know it's not realistic - I just like to dream. My proposal for that would be to only pay for two poses and two wing sets, which would give a total of four combinations. But even then, if every single DoW player bought 2 in the world you probably still wouldn't break even.

As Empire Knights / Pistoliers are still plentiful - I guess Galloper Guns would be what I would really beg for next. =)
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Post by: Dave on October 06, 2015, 01:41:15 PM: They're nearly there:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s2wQjpFGBgs/VhPPINc1LkI/AAAAAAAAYnU/blYgFnRXzz8/s640-Ic42/unnamed.jpg) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s2wQjpFGBgs/VhPPINc1LkI/AAAAAAAAYnU/blYgFnRXzz8/s1440-Ic42/unnamed.jpg)

I'm hoping to submit the KS for approval today. After it's approved I'll start it once I get some final shots from Bob and I'll let it run to Oct. 25. After that, once I've got the greens and the KS is funded I'll take them down to D&D to get the ball rolling on moulding.
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Post by: forbes on October 06, 2015, 04:18:28 PM: Looking good.

You are cranking these out way faster than I am getting them painted!
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Post by: Aquahog on October 06, 2015, 08:30:19 PM: Any chance you can let it run to Oct 27? My employer doesn't transfer the salaries until then for untold reasons.
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Post by: Stormwind on October 06, 2015, 08:32:27 PM: These are looking really fierce, great stuff!
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Post by: Dave on October 07, 2015, 03:12:19 AM: @aquahog - If it's an issue before the KS ends e-mail what you're after and I'll give you the KS prices.
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Post by: Dobbsy on October 07, 2015, 04:38:33 AM: Dave what are they holding? Crossbows?
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Post by: Dave on October 07, 2015, 12:42:14 PM: Yep, that's what I arm my crossbowmen with.
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Post by: Aquahog on October 07, 2015, 02:31:15 PM: Thanks Dave! Will do.