MAKE 100, Savage METAL MINIS for gaming.

Update #6 A little more of my backstory- Beasts of War interview.
almost 5 years ago – Sun, Feb 09, 2020 at 02:45:41 AM

 Hi folks, I've included a bit of my backstory on this Kick starter campaign but if you'd like to know more I dug up this article:

Mike Talks interviewed me a few years ago for Beasts of war. It was a backstage article (pay to view) but now OnTableTop have opened it up for all to read.. you can read the full article here: https://www.beastsofwar.com/fantasy/people-profile-gary-hunt-miniatures-weta-workshop/

 I've included a few old snapshots below.. the article is actually about 3 times longer than this selection. It's actually cool to go back to memory lane and see this old Beasts of War logo (now that they are On Table Top) and the old adverts..

 (Beginning)

 (middle- find the missing pages here: https://www.beastsofwar.com/fantasy/people-profile-gary-hunt-miniatures-weta-workshop/ )

 (End-find the missing pages here: https://www.beastsofwar.com/fantasy/people-profile-gary-hunt-miniatures-weta-workshop/ ))

Update #.. Painting tips by Charles Radford.
almost 5 years ago – Thu, Feb 06, 2020 at 02:39:03 PM

Charles Radford is a great painter and a great guy, he's been helping me out with the Beestwars minis. He hails from Christchurch in New Zealand and has many years experience. He is also a moderator on the ‘eavier metal Facebook group, and he wishes had more time to paint!

Painting Beestwars minis.

   I primed all of the models with Vallejo black and zenithal sprayed grey at a slight angle and finished with white from the top.

 For the Hyenamen, I based the skin using VMC mahogany. For the shading I used VMC red black and then washed with Agrax earthshade. I added the base coat to re-establish the base coat and then added VMC sunny skin tone for highlights. The red skirts used VMC burnt red and then washed with Agrax and highlights by adding VMC buff. Once highlights are dried give the skirts a red ink glaze. The grass skirts and straps use buff and highlighted with VMC ivory. The bone based with ivory washed with agrax and highlighted with white.   You probably noticed that there is a bit of a theme here. Agrax is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. I’ve found that if there are steps that can be combined then models get on the table quicker. So base coats, then skin first shade, then you can wash the entire model and that means quick results.   

Geladan are a bit more simple. The skin is based with VMC beige red and the hair based with VMC buff. Washed again all over with agrax. Highlight the skin using sunny skin tone, and then ivory. Glazes can start happening now. I use reds, greens and blues. Ink glazes are nice in that they can add heaps to a model with minimal effort. Blue trousers are a matter of taking VMC turquoise and adding ivory for highlights. Glaze blue ink for some shades and you’re good to go.   

The war beest is really a combination of the above. Mix and match how you like to try out different effects. This guy has stripes, but there is a whole bunch of stuff that is able to be researched.   

For the bases, I used pva and added fine grade sand. Inks come to the rescue, start with red brown ink over the whole base and add black in small amounts for smaller spots. Finish it with a variety of grass tufts. Using one type is a bit boring, a variety feels a bit more realistic.

You can see much more of Charles work on his Instagram and Facebook pages, including a plethora of amazing busts.. 

https://www.instagram.com/crateeight/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/eaviermetal/

Update #4: 80 backers, Mystery Add-on Unlocked
almost 5 years ago – Tue, Feb 04, 2020 at 01:04:24 AM

We have reached 80 Backers.. Amazing! Thank you!

We are able to announce our second mystery add-on.

Beestwars Status Tokens

We love tokens - Tokens are used in Beestwars to represent conditions and status for the characters, they are also used as pips or chits of blood and froth which can be spent to perform special or additional actions, magic and healing. Token uses include:

• Wounded,
• Stunned,
• Dead,
• Froth (like rage or extra energy)
• Blood (this is like mana, spirit, magic)
• On guard. (ready)
   

The tokens are specifically designed to be generic enough to be adopted for other gaming systems. So they could be used to identify stamina, casualties, disorder, wounds, etc.

Token Add-on

You can never have enough tokens... A 6 pack of tokens can be added on in the Pledge Manager for (UD$9 - NZ$13). For a typical game of Beestwars we suggest 2-3 sets packs of tokens.

  Tokens will be double sided, exact size is to be finalized but will about approx the size of a NZ$1 (20-23mm dia and 2-3mm thick).

Without taking ourselves too seriously; we all know what it is like to fidget whilst waiting for an opponent to take their turn… some stack dice (sixes up), others flick their tape measures or palm health markers…these tokens will not only serve as status markers in the game but provide you with a tactile fidget option... learn to roll it over your knuckles like a seasoned poker player - this may even psych out your opponents. Over 15 million people think it is a skill worth having.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbokdZh7_Gg

Note: link is provided for information only, we have no affiliation with the producer and cannot guarantee results.

New mystery mini add-on when we reach 100 backers.

We are preparing another mystery mini for the 100 backer milestone. We aren’t too far off... We will also be adding some freebie and other stretch goals to bring extra value to backers.

Again, our sincerest thanks to all our backers.

Update # 3 - Painting Inspiration & FAQs added.
almost 5 years ago – Fri, Jan 31, 2020 at 04:19:53 PM

Hi everyone, we have added some FAQs.  These can be found on FAQ tab on Kickstarter. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

Painting Inspiration

Hi everyone, we thought we'd feature some painted examples of the add-on minis available in this kickstarter. A special shout-out to those who have supported the launch with painted examples.

 You can see more of Mary's work on https://www.facebook.com/mary.profitt and https://www.facebook.com/Hamster-Cage-Studio-Wargame-Miniature-Painting-136299516407769/

 You can see more of Charles' work on https://www.instagram.com/crateeight/ 

Here's another shot of Troth from Sloane Ranger Studios.  You can see more of his work on https://www.facebook.com/SloaneRangerStudio/  

Alternative Basing

Whilst figures are individually based in Beestwars, here is an example of some of JKs personal collection he has based to use in the Dragon Rampant ruleset (by Osprey publishing). The units represent cavalry and foot.

Update # 2 - Mystery Add-on #1 Unlocked
almost 5 years ago – Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 12:31:40 AM

We are so pleased to announce our first mystery add-on, available for purchase in the pledge manager. 

Dust Devil - mystery add-on (NZ$13.50-US$9)

This finely crafted figure has all the essential ingredients to bring terror to its foes.  Whilst principally created for a new Beestwars faction (emanating from the dragon waste) it is equally at home stalking adventurers in a dungeon or sucking blood from victims in a pulp setting. This is a new twist on the archetypal shadowy creature that occupy so many myths, legends and cheese-dreams. 

Character attributes are yet to be decided and we would love feedback on this. Initial thoughts include: ability to hunt in a pack (swarm), stealth, and some form of fear or terror attribute. 

The Dust Devil will be available as a purchased add-on in the Pledge Manager.

We are also keen to engage with the community to build on the lore and narrative around the Beestwars world. Please have some fun with it and drop ideas and suggestions into the comments section. We enjoy gaming but often much of the fun is when players build their own narratives and lore in free-flow.

The Dragon Waste (map found on page 15 of the free rules) is desert, sandy, burnt and blackened. Once a pleasant country ruined by dragons but whose offspring still reside here. None dare venture into these wastes for there are other evil creatures that drink blood and torture your soul.

Extra, Extra!

Hot off the press!

Sloane Ranger Studio https://www.facebook.com/SloaneRangerStudio/ has painted up the Minotaur (Troth: Clovis Wildebeest) with great gusto! Here's a pic. We'll share more soon and maybe Sloane will have time to give us a few painting tips? Thanks Sloane, it's gorgeous!

Thanks again for all the support.