Preview 10/4
over 4 years ago – Mon, Oct 04, 2021 at 11:45:49 PM

First of four. Adjustments needed on 2, 1 in progress

Not Crazy, Minifactory having Excel Loading Error, Postponed STL delivery to October
over 4 years ago – Sun, Sep 26, 2021 at 08:25:21 AM

We were expecting STL deliveries to start on the 22nd. But due to some complications, we saw a post pone until early October. Ill keep you updated. 

For some reason there are troubles getting people through on the excel upload. 

In other news, production may be occurring in the USA. New developments came in. This is interesting in light of the ship lines being backed up, and costing absurdly more. More to come!

Where We Are At 9/14
over 4 years ago – Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 11:41:13 AM

Its been a bit, but thought I would update you all what is currently happening behind the scenes. 

Models Being Painted

Mary Profitt has been tasked to paint Scythians, Amazons, Satyrs and Horseman. The objective is to get the painted models to box status so we can transition photos for the box art. Mary finished up work on another project recently and has begun tackling this now. 

The Hamster Cage team can be found here, and on facebook

http://40kpainting4hire.blogspot.com/

STLS

We needed a host to be able to reliably send files in multiple gigs worth of data, so we tasked MyMiniFactory for the delivery of STL files. They are reportedly getting ready for 9/22/2021. I collected the emails of those in the STL file groups, but if for some case event we missed you, please let us know at [email protected]. An email will be sent to prompt your download. 

Of note, we are including faun shamans, slings, sci fi guns among the collections of files. Tim also went out of his way to add files for minotaur trios with bases. 

Deposit In

Deposit check has been sent to the company to secure the molding, and has been cashed. The time consuming part on this end is the layout before molding. Molders have to plot the parts to sync up the machines for the machining to come. The actual molding time is around 2-3 weeks once started, and some time for acid etching and refinement. Unfortunately this part is wait and see as we are just one among a series of clients. 

Thank you!

Robert Dunham

RGD GAMING LLC

Survey Kit Out----- Some Guidance
over 4 years ago – Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 02:15:54 AM

Hello everyone, I am sure you all have some questions regarding the backer kit surveys. 

Here are some quick fixes to help those in the progression or revised progression tiers. 

Under "add ons" we've created the item above to complete your $20 credit. This brings the $40 progression or revised tiers to the $60 mark to net the 4 boxes. I've noticed some have already answered their prompted form. I would suggest this route to make sure your needs are met. 

If you add a box to fill in that $20 void, we would assume 3 boxes in place of 4, so going back and updating will be beneficial. 

The idea with this was to allow people to choose from the Faun Warband, Centaur Warband, Amazon Warband, Scythian Warband, Satyr Warband, Horseman, and the Steppe Warhost. I would have needed to use a data form to have you explain what you need to me. 

MISC UPDATES

• Updated Steppe Warhost to have 72 miniatures clearly labeled. Steppe Warhost includes 32 of each Scythians and Amazons, and 2 horse sprues. By intentional design it would be like adding a Amazon and a Scythian box together. 
• I have included in the preorders 32 miniature Amazon and Scythian boxes, in case you just want one of a type. 
• Steppe Warhost is back down to $20 to avoid confusion. In the early days of the kickstarter we were working on the merit of only two molds, with concessions to integrate two on a 6x9. After digging in we were able to get the 4 molds we needed. We were going to honor the original scythian and amazon pledges as full steppe hosts, but I realized with the comments it was going to be a logistical pain to sorting out who just wants boxes of singles vs a box of large. This way, those who pledged 20 bucks can swap out for the steppe warhost. Looks like many have already. 

Example

If you added a box of Amazons, you can make the swap out the same. 

• If you have paid already at the $40 rate for the Steppe Host and need the difference back, I can have you sorted with a quick email or dm. 
• Satyrs have been bumped up a sprue count, to 40 miniatures

Run down

Satyrs 

5 sprues of 8 Satyr minis

Scythian

4 sprues of 8 Scythians, and 1 sprue of 4 horseman

Amazon

4 sprues of 8 amazons, and 1 sprue of 4 horseman

Horseman

3 sprues of 4 horseman, 1 sprue of 8 amazons and 1 sprue of 8 Scythians

Steppe Warhost

4 sprues of 8 Scythians, 4 sprues of  8 amazons, 2 sprues of 4 horseman

Shipping

Was a flat $8, you may have noticed if you added an item it took care of this tidbit. Though for others they might not see this. Here is your quick way to add it to your pledge. Add ons trigger the $8, mainly the boxes. STLs should not trigger the $8 shipping. 

[email protected] if you need personal attention, or feel free to DM me. 

Thank you everyone. 

Robert

Files Inputted in to Start the Mold Layout Plans
almost 5 years ago – Tue, Jul 06, 2021 at 08:23:21 AM

Hello everyone, I wanted to catch up after the 4th to bring everyone up to speed. 

In brief, I have sent over 4 folders for processing. The files represent the Horses, Satyrs, Amazons, and Scythians. The files are being looked at and tested again at the manufacturing partner. 

I sent over a list for each of the molds, but they are not all guaranteed to fit.  So I expect some plans to come back for addressing. IE Rough draft, going into second draft. If approved, I can send them off for molding. Ill bring you guys to speed once this part hits. 

For example, this was the original Faun layout style before approval. 

As Tim has already prepared them for Line of Draft, the plastic design end of the sculpting, its just a matter of putting in the files for freeform layout. The molder will address the plastic flow of the frame.

At this time, backerkit needs to started, and the files for delivery. Just have to sync up the information sides. We've just introduced a new kid to the team, so updates may be a bit erratic. Once everything is up and running I will let everyone know! 

Side Note:

Horses have 8 poses and horse armor for the front. We did away with the peg connections, relying on the body coming together. The current thought process is 4 horses, and 2 of each (scythian, amazon) rider leg platforms, and some basic weapon fill outs. 

Kind of like we did with the centaurs in the faun box, we will try to include a sprue of the horse in the amazons or Scythians. Similarly, Scyths and Amazons in the horses. Should be a treat! 

Fun times, I hope everyone is well. 

Robert Dunham