Curious Constructs - Webstore & New Releases

[Col.Gravis]

With a shameless piece of self-promotion I'd like to present my new venture Curious Constructs (http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk).


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HTTP://WWW.CURIOUSCOSNTRUCTS.CO.UK (http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk)

I've been selling a Cavalry Conversion kit through my blog for some time, but now I've opened up my first webstore. As I write this I've only a few products available, but I expect to be releaseing at least a couple of new ones each month, building up my offerings over time. I'll also excited to be stocking terrain shortly, and have plans to stock other hobby supplies in the future. More details to come!

The opening releases include a revised version of my Cavalry Conversion Set with an improved torso.
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A Heavy 'Life Guard' Cavalry Conversion Set.
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A Dress Uniform Torso set.
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As well as packs of the Life Guard Torso from the Heavy Cavalry Set, and the Lancer Torso from the Cavalry Set available seperately.

At present I've got several more projects on the go, these include a Heavy Laser Rifle, Life Guard heads, a Gatling Gun Heavy Weapons Set, and much much more - previews soon! You can obviously see the current trend in my releases, but I'm keen to expand the range into other areas - so if you have suggestions or wants, do get in touch, and I'll see what I can do!

[Col.Gravis]

Curious Constructs is very pleased to now be offering terrain produced by Lucky Punk Miniatures in the webstore. Our first offering are two sets of Barriacades, ideal fortifications, or just general terrain! Each of these sets includes three pieces of resin cast barricades, supplied unpainted. They're in the store HERE (http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk/Lucky_Punk_Miniatures/cat1446090_1407898.aspx).

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[Col.Gravis]

At last I've finally got a restock in the store, and more importantly the latest batch of releases!

All of these new items are metal cast heroically scaled 28mm.

Also in the store are packs of ten Heavy Laser Rifles, as previously previewed at £5.00 per pack.

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A new Hussar torso, also in packs ten at £6.00 per pack.

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And following popular demand paks of five Cavalry Legs, one the Dress Uniform set previously available as part of the Cavalry Conversion sets, another the 'Militia' set which lacks the vertical stripe on the outside leg. These are both sold in packs of five, at £5.00 each.

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[Col.Gravis]

And finally saving my personal favourite until last, is the brand new multi-part Gatling Gun kit, these are packed singluarly at £5.00 each.

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All of these releases are available now from the store at, http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk

More to come soon!

[Wolfshade]

Love the detail on that gatling gun

[Col.Gravis]

I suppose you'd expect me to say so, but so do I lol, I'm really looking forward to havinig time to paint one up!

[heretic marine]

those are really, really nice, your pricing for them is really good too

[Col.Gravis]

More new releases to shout about!

First up we have the Colonial Empire Tank Commander, sold singularly, HERE (http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk/Tank_Commander_1/p1446089_7702099.aspx).
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But what I'm more excited about is heads, with three varieties now available.

First up is your bog standard Pith Helmeted Heads, sold in packs of ten, HERE (http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk/-Pith_Helmeted_Heads/p1446089_7702101.aspx).
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Next up, and my favourite, the Life Guard Helmeted Heads, again sold in packs of ten, HERE (http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk/Life_Guard_Heads/p1446089_7702095.aspx).
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And finally, Picklehaube Heads, against sold in packs of ten, but here you get a couple of spares for free just in case you suffer a broken spike! Now available, HERE (http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk/-Picklehaube_Heads/p1446089_7206180.aspx).
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[Col.Gravis]

Phil Anderson has put together another REVIEW (http://colonel-winterborne.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/curious-constructs-heavy-cavalry-and.html) of some Curious Constructs products, this time the Life Guard Heads (http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk/Life_Guard_Heads/p1446089_7702095.aspx) and Heavy Cavalry Kit (http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk/Heavy_Cavalry_Conversion_Kit/p1446089_7010014.aspx).

So finally I can post something with paint on!

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[Col.Gravis]

Maybe its time for a preview of some things to come?

So hows about a 28mm non-super human scaled bike?

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[Col.Gravis]

I'd like to just drop in a quick preview of something else which is currently being put together for release through Curious Constructs, the Hoplite Tankette. This complete vehicle kit is being put together by AJ, aka Parak a friend and fellow blogger I've known for several years, intially through 40k Online, and as such you may have come across the design before.

Here is the current state of the vehicle - as I say its very much still a work in progress, but you can get a good idea of scale and what it is we're aiming towards.

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If your not familiar with Parak's work, here is his converion which this new kit is based on.

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There are also plans for more vehicles - both variants of this design, and a few larger examples.

[Col.Gravis]

The bike is now back from the printers - next step is a rider so watch this space.

In the meantime, another quick preview which it'd be great to get some feedback on, the laser-lock rifle.

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[Col.Gravis]

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[Col.Gravis]

Just a little heads up, the Curious Constructs Webstore will be going down, hopefully for no more then a couple of days. I'll post an update once I've got further news.

[Col.Gravis]

Following on from my previous post, the new web store is now finally up and running!

http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk

To celebrate that, the new year, and the festive season in general, the following coupon code, entered in your Shopping Cart before checkout will give you a 10% discount in store. The coupon is valid from now until the 12th of January, and you can use it as many times as you like!

The Coupon code is NEWSTORE

I've also done a little price adjusting and put some Cavalry Squad deals in place, though these are strictly limited in number, I think they represent excellent vaue though! I've also introduced a Reward Points scheme for registered customers as an added thank you to repeat customers, and finally, all orders of £30.00 or more now ship for free!

[Col.Gravis]

Just a quick reminder, the 10% discount code 'NEWSTORE' expires tomorrow (Saturday 12th), don't miss out if your thinking about placing an order any time soon!

[Col.Gravis]

Another preview of the upcomming Anti-Tank Laser, Kit has been working away on it, just a few details left to go on the carriage and gun shield. Here's a preview!


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[Col.Gravis]

A few more pics of the Iron Horse Bike, this is the production proof, with pre-orders planned to start on Saturday.

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[Col.Gravis]

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[Col.Gravis]

We're very pleased to have Lucky Punk Miniatures terrain back in stock after an absense, as well as the welcome return of new and improved versions of the popular Sandbag Barricade and Sandbag & Crate Barricade sets, we've the new Sandbag Defence Line, consisting of 4x 5" Barricade Sections and 4x 2"Barricade Sections!

Sandbag Defence Line
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Sandbag Barricade Set

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Sandbag & Crate Barricade Set

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All of these are available in store HERE (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/category&path=60).

[Col.Gravis]

Just a quick update, we've got some new previews.

I'm very pleased to preview some new greens by Joseph Selman which will be heading to the casters this week as the start of our new Renegades range.

The initial release will include, a set of five Renegade Heads, a set of five Renegade Torso's, (both to be sold in packs of ten), and a single character miniature, the Corrupted Psyker!

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[Col.Gravis]

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[Col.Gravis]

The fruits of the Kickstarter campaign are now live, and I've finally managed to assembled most of the models!

The sets available include the Colonial Empire Field Artillery Kit, which includes a Carriage, and four alternative weapons.

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[Col.Gravis]

The Multiple Rocket Launcher Kit

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and the seperate Gun Carriage.

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There is also the Rocket Launcher, an add on sprue to go with the Field Artillery Kit or Gun Carriages, the Artillery Crews, including the Bombardier and a very limited number of Mules.

You can find them all in the store at the below address, may of the kits are available, or in discounted Battery deals.

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/category&path=80_81

[Col.Gravis]

Just a quick update, following on from a customers suggestion I'll be making single weapons from the Field Artilery kit with a Carriage, this will be in addition to the weapons being available separately at a later date.

So, new items on the store, the Lasercannon Kit (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=91), and the Tesla Cannon Kit (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=90), these will both normally priced at £10.00 each, but are currently £9.00 each instead.

[Col.Gravis]

I dont know about you guys, but I love the idea of having a ranks of infantry, standing and kneeling, presenting arms as they prepare to deliver a devastating volley of rifle fire - so here's a little preview of what I've been working on, aimed for a April release.

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As too the Renegades, the masters for these are in as of today and they've come out perfectly, they'll be heading right back out again on Monday for Production Casting - but thats not the only production mould which will be completed this month. More previews on the way! ;)

[Col.Gravis]

Well if you like the look of the Laserlock rifles which the firing line uses, here they are as a seperate release about to head off for production moulding, joining them is the Sniper variant, a Grenade Launcher and blaster weapon which is yet to be named, all designed by Jake Schneider.

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More to come!

[Col.Gravis]

Another preview shot, this time the first five of the seven pistol designs, also put together by Jake.

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[Col.Gravis]

Another preview, which follows on from the Rifles, a Bayonet!

I'd not miss this out of course, seperate components mean you have the flexibility to have them, or not, depending on your preference.

Also on the up close and personal side of things, we have the Chainsabre!

As ever the work of Jake!

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[Col.Gravis]

A new preview, Joseph Selman's Renegade sculpts were shown in the green stage previously, but now they're in metal and at the casters now! These will be released shortly alongside the recently previewed weapons.

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[Col.Gravis]

At long last, its release time!

And its a pretty long list, all of the following items are now in store!

Renegade Torso Set
Renegade Head Set
Corrupted Psyker
Pistol Selection Pack
Hand Cannon Set
Hand Cannon w/ Drum Mag Set
Hand Gun Set
Heavy Revolver Set
Rotary Hand Gun Set
Laserlock Pistol Set
Plasmalock Pistol Set
Laserlock Rifle w/ Bayonet Set
Laserlock Sniper Rifle Set
Grenade Launcher Set
Chainsabre Set

...and breath.

Then go and check them out at www.curiousconstructs.co.uk (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/category&path=70)

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[Col.Gravis]

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[Wolfshade]

I do really like the Gun Carriage. If I ever get around to IG army then I would so mount my heavy weapons on these!

[Col.Gravis]

Good news then Wolfshade, the Artillery kits are finally back! ;)

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[Col.Gravis]

And now so are the carriages!

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[Col.Gravis]

GIVEAWAY TIME!

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It’s Curious Constructs second birthday this month, we've surpassed 500 likes, and on top of that the Field Artillery Kits are finally in production! I don’t know about you, but I think that’s a good enough reason to celebrate in the best possible way, a giveaway!

One lucky (and randomly selected) person who likes the Curious Constructs Facebook page is going to get a complete Field Artillery Battery Kit absolutely free! On top of that, for every extra 50 Likes the Curious Constructs page gets between now and the draw over 500 I’ll add something else to the prize pot! That means 3 Rocket Launcher kits and a spare Gun Carriage have already been added to the draw, with only 20 or so likes to go until another Gun Carriage is added!

So how do you win? Well very easily!

First, make sure you LIKE the Curious Constructs Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Curious-Constructs/414975318535200) if you don't already.

Then LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE the draw post HERE (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=760443257321736&set=a.704641886235207.1073741837.414975318535200&type=1&permPage=1)! Each of those three actions will give you one entry in the draw which will take place on Saturday 17th May, so theres just a week to go! Don't put it off though, it'll take you a couple of minutes and you know you'll forget about it right? ;)

Easy huh?

[Col.Gravis]

Well the giveaway has been and gone, and its been a very good month for Curious Constructs, I'm having trouble keeping up with demand, still waiting for a metal restock so the store is looking a little bare, sorry!

I'm ploughing on with new sculpts myself now, several new heads, including the Adrian are nearing completion, and the Firing Line is taking shape, still work in progress, but I'm rather pleased with how the standing figure is looking!

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[Col.Gravis]

Restock complete!

Many of the popular metals including the Chainsabres and Pistols are all now back in stock, sorry for the delay!

http://www.curiousconstructs.co.uk

[Col.Gravis]

Right, time for a new preview, I expect these to be in the store before the end of this week, the brand new Rubble Defence Line from Lucky Punk Miniatures!

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[Col.Gravis]

Another project on the go, here's some early work from Joseph on the new Desert Light Infantry components he's working on for me, this will initially take the form of a combined head and torso set - legs and arms for the Renegades are also on the way!

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[Col.Gravis]

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Something is brewing with our friends at Zinge Industries (http://www.zinge.co.uk/)...

[Col.Gravis]

The Urban Rubble Defence Line is now available from the Curious Constructs webstore (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=115).

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[Col.Gravis]

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Almost time for us to lift the lid on our the next Kickstarter campaign with our friends at Zinge Industries. (http://www.zinge.co.uk)

[Col.Gravis]

A date for your diaries, our new Kickstarter kicks off on 6th July!

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[Wolfshade]

I'm curious about this construct.

[SirTainly]

I think it's an emplaced gun, we'll see in a few days though but I know I'll be backing it! :)

[Col.Gravis]

Another day, another tease...!

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[Houghten]

Ooh, I've always wanted a miniature washing machine.

[Col.Gravis]

Then you might have to keep looking Im afraid! ;)

Time to lift the lid!

Zinge Industries and Curious Constructs are Kickstarting a gun platform and a range of 4 heavy support weapons.

If the project goes well we have a great set of stretch goals lined up and maybe even a few freebies.

The guns are compatible with the original Curious Constructs Kickstarter carriage and vice versa for the guns on the platform.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates!

Curious Constructs
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/curiousconstructs
Twitter - @rob_ccm

Zinge Industries
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/Zinge.co.uk
Twitter - @zinge_ind

*These are “works in progress” and subject to change

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[Houghten]

Triple-barreled?

Who told you about my one weakness?

[Col.Gravis]

Oh we just know ;)

Chocks away chaps!

Curious Constructs (http://www.facebook.com/curiousconstructs) and our partners at Zinge Industries (http://www.facebook.com/zinge.co.uk) are very pleased to announce the start of our second Kickstarter campaign!

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This time, with your help, we are going to put into production a 28mm Weapons Platform and four brand new Steampunk inspired Heavy Weapons, a Heavy Caliber Machine Gun, Rocket Launcher, Mortar and Cannon. All of these have been designed by Kit Burrows of Zinge Industries, a highly regarded 3D designer with an extensive portfolio of work.

Whichever of these options you prefer, this multi-part kit, which will be cast in high quality resin offers huge potential for customisation! In fact, all the new parts are fully compatible with the existing Field Artillery kits which were the result of last years Kickstarter campaign giving you yet more options.

If we exceed our funding target we'll be adding further options as stretch goals, including more weapons, platforms and other accessories. We've got lots of ideas - and we do mean LOTS! Some are more esoteric then others - don't get Gareth from Zinge Industries started on the subjects of Pigeons and Squirrels.... However, we also want to know what you'd like to see! This Kickstarter is very much a living project and as much as possible we will be driven by what you would like us to produce!

Check out the Kickstarter campaign at,

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/649754189/steampunk-infantry-support-weapons-28mm-miniatures

And don't forget to visit us Curious Constructs (http://www.facebook.com/curiousconstructs) & Zinge Industries (http://www.facebook.com/zinge.co.uk) on Facebook.

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Less then 24 hours later - and we're fully funded (again!)!

Thank you to everyone who's backed us so far!

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OneManNoodles, you are correct yes! The work in progress width of the models (i.e. the platform) is 50mm so shoudl fit comfortably on a 60mm base.

Last night the previews of the first four weapons all went live, heres a quick glimpse, for more check out the updates on the campaign page, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/649754189/steampunk-infantry-support-weapons-28mm-miniatures/.

Missile Launcher
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Cannon
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Mortar
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and of course the Heavy Caliber Machine Gun
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For anyone not following the campaign, we've reached over £4000 in funding, twice the initial goal, unlocking the first three Stretch Goals, a Barrage Balloon Anchor, Flak Cannon, and Multi-Mortar! The Multiple Missile Launcher and a Freebie of Ammo the next two stretches.

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And the concepts are flowing now!

Here we have the Barrage Balloon Anchor concept!

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And an early concept of the Flac Cannon!

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Don't forget that Early Bird Pledges will close today, with more Concept previewing to come a little later on!

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So its been a few days since our last update, but theyve continued thick and fast on the Kickstarter!

First up we have the Multi-Mortar.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/279/964/b5dc5a6f063cbce83c317a800170a93f_large.jpg

Secondly, Multiple Missile Launcher which has so far proven very popular!
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Next, the first Freebie of the campaign, an Ammunition sprue featuring a selection of ammo types for the weapons so far unlocked, and a couple of those from the 2013 Kickstarter.

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We've also unveiled the bizarre Homing Pigeon guidance system(!).

https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/302/632/2f820825adced39d194dc448161ab8a1_large.jpg

And most recently the Doomsday Missile.

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We're still looking at the Flac Cannon at the moment, with further revisions planned, and have just announced the next few Stretch Goals, we're a scant distance away from the Searchlight, with the Flame Cannon, and three further Platform types next on the agenda - Wheeled, Tracked...and Legged!

Come and check out the campaign page if this latest batch gets your interest!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/649754189/steampunk-infantry-support-weapons-28mm-miniatures

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After some reworking following feedback from backers we have progress on the Flac Cannon which has gone beyond the concept stage now. It's still work in progress, but we are getting there!


http://youtu.be/5_drCp2J4tI

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Right, one further update!

We've had a couple more unlocks since my last proper update, with the Searchlight and Flame Cannon both becomming unlocked!

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The Searchlight is also a multi-option kit, which allows you to build it in a couple of different ways.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/331/913/4e4f68d9c677f96e050af761223609e2_large.jpg

With just over 24 hours to go we're closing in on unlocking the first of the Self-Propelled Platforms, the wheeled variant, beyond that are the Tracked and Walker versions.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rRc897bO7yE/U-X5yHV6P8I/AAAAAAAAAqo/u_4bZVcEUWA/s1600/spp.jpg

Its not too late to get on board in the final 30 hours of the campaign, but dont leave it too long!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/649754189/steampunk-infantry-support-weapons-28mm-miniatures

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4 Hours left!

The Wheeled Self-Propelled Platform is unlocked, can we make it to the Tracked Self-Propelled Platform as well?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/649754189/steampunk-infantry-support-weapons-28mm-miniatures

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About half an hour left - can we get the Walker Platform funded as well?!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/649754189/steampunk-infantry-support-weapons-28mm-miniatures

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And funded!

Thank you to all of our 175 backers who have pledged £8,822 in total to the campaign, giving us 441% funding!

We're now going to set about getting all the funded products ready for printing and scheduled delivery for December!

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The campaign may be over, but progress continues with Kit from Zinge Industries Limited busy working on turning concepts into finalised designs.

On that note we have the Barrage Balloon Anchor,

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and the Flame Cannon.

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We also have a work in progress shot of the Flac Cannon,its changed alot from the original design taking on board all the feedback we've had from backers. I've got to say I'm really loving the way this one is coming together now myself!

https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/514/332/4a6d0d47d5527b49b8994f0cc79e7158_large.JPG

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Right, image dump time, more to come!

Searchlight on Static Platform
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Cannon on Static Platform
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Flac Cannon Static Platform
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Doomsday Rocket on Static Platform
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Flame Cannon on Static Platform
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Heavy Calibre Machine Gun on Static Platform
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Multiple Missile Launcher on Static Platform
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Mortar on Static Platform
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Multi-Mortar on Static Platform
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Rocket Launcher on Static Platform
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A little pre-release today, I've a small stock of Joseph Selman's new Desert Infantry torso's (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=129) on the store, with a 20% pre-release discount. This is a little experiment with heads and torso's combined so to allow the cloth of the head gear to flow properly. Once the remaining pre-release stock is gone, and there are two left as I post this, these will not be available until late October/early November.

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/CCCE56B-500x500.jpg (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=129)

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/CCCE56C-500x500.jpg (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=129)

Also in the store, amongst a few restocks, are separate standing legs (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=130) which have been requested a few times.

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/CCCE57B-500x500.jpg (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=130)

And the return of the Tank Commander (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=75).


http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/CCCE12B-500x500.JPG (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=75)

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The barrage ballow anchor could make some kinda crazy grappling hook / harpoon device, hmmm curious.

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Agree Wolf Shade, has a lot more potential then what it says on the tin!

Just a little something from myself today, part of the most recent batch of stuff I've had back from the casters is the new 'Dragoon Guard' head, though confusingly I'll be using putting them to use on my Life Guard Storm Troopers for my Games Workshop Praetorian Imperial Guard army.

Waiting on a production mould now with this set of heads, and some others - Bearskins, revised Picklehaubes and Adrian's coming alongside the Desert Infantry at the end of this month/early next!

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x160/gravisblog/Forum%20Pictures/A001980A-D2DA-45D2-9059-5940BD5929D1_zpsujqgeiog.jpg

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The Dragoon Guard heads are finally on sale from the Curious Constructs webstore, HERE (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=133)!

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/CCCE59B-500x500.jpg (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=133)

Also new today, are the Adrian Helmet Heads (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=132),

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/CCCE62B-500x500.jpg (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=132)

Bearskins (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=134),

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/CCCE60B-500x500.jpg (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=134)

and Kepi head sets (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=135).

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/CCCE61B-500x500.jpg (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=70&product_id=135)

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Just a quick notice - I'm joining in with the Sales fun, so you'll find a good portion of my range on sale at the moment, with discounts of up to 75% on the webstore!

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/category&path=84

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/untitled-500x500.png (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/category&path=84)

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After what seems like forever, its time for a very happy annoucement!

The 2014 Kickstarter Heavy Weapons are now on sale from the webstores of both Curious Constructs and Zinge Industries!

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/category&path=73_83

You can pick up the Carriages/Platforms with or without Weapons, singularly or in 3 piece Battery deals! The sets are fully customisable, so you can pick your weapons/equipment of choice!

Here are just some of the many possible possibilities, with five different platforms and fifteen different weapons/equipment options!

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCZingeProducts/S-ART00%20SP%20FG-500x500.jpg

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCZingeProducts/S-ART00%20LP%20MML-500x500.jpg

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[Col.Gravis]

Been quiet for a while, but things are moving again, towards resin no less!

The complete range of Curious Constructs torso's are now resin cast rather then metal, and with no change to pricing either. The casting is all done by the chaps at Zinge Industries, if you've purchased directly from them before, or our Artillery kits you'll know that means top notch quality! Next up I'm remastering the Pith Helmetted Heads and Dragoon Guard heads amongst other bits, they'll be switched to resin before the end of the summer!

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/1506002-500x500.jpg (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=196)

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/1506005-500x500.jpg (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=199)

http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/image/cache/data/CCProducts/1506001-500x500.jpg (http://curiousconstructs.theslowcentury.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=195)

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