Feedback on a 28mm Bike from Curious Constructs

[Col.Gravis]

I was'nt quite sure where to post this to get the best/most feedback, so I'm posting here, please move it if somewhere else would be better!

I've been running my own little miniature business for the past few months, dealing almost exclusively in bits which I've sculpted to go alongside my own hobby projects, but I've recently been working with someone else to bring out a 28mm heroicly scaled bike for non-super human figures.

This is getting to the stage now were its almost time to think about taking it to the printers, and then the casters, but before that I'm after some feedback on the design.

All offerings appreciated!

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x160/gravisblog/Bike.png

The mirrors may or may not make the final cut, depending on if we can do them justice in casting, to make them viable this may become a combination resin/metal kit with the handbars in metal the rest in resin.

Also the saddle is being adjusted to be a little narrower.

There is optional stowage which is'nt shown in this picture, but it is still included, just they are seperate components for flexibility.

[Wolfshade]

That looks awesome. I think it would go really well as count-as rough riders in a Death Korps of Krieg, obviously have to "aquilla it up". But looks truely great. I hope the casts look as good as the image

[BlackKnight15624]

You MUST make these... Very reminiscent of the old Vincent Blackshadow bike of the 50's. Very cool, and I would totally use these for my Astartes if they're sized right.

[RealGenius]

Doesn't look sci-fi or gothic enough for 40k. Otherwise, it is a fine bike.

[bfmusashi]

While I like the 'You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda" joke I think the wing on the tank can go. I like it a lot though but I've a raging softspot for early bikes.

[imperialpower]

Well if you make these bikes it will save me converting some for my krieg army will defo put an order in if you end up making these and if you add a side cart option at some point with enough room for a heavy stubber/bolter then that would be great, If it turns out as good as the other products on curious constructs then I am sure you won't struggle to sell them.

[inquisitorsog]

One thing I'd suggest is maybe considering something other than spokes for the wheel hubs. I think they're going to come out looking like slabs if this is intended as a 1-pc cast.

It looks nice. I'm not complaining about spokes but I think some people will.
I've never been a fan of the fatbike look of GW, this looks much better at least as a CG model.

[Lexington]

Love it! Seems like a good candidate for my Nob Bikers...

[spears]

Looks good, but how do you steer it?

[bfmusashi]

Looks good, but how do you steer it?

Robot magic.

[Hunter]

That looks awesome. I think it would go really well as count-as rough riders in a Death Korps of Krieg, obviously have to "aquilla it up". But looks truely great. I hope the casts look as good as the image

I was thinking the same thing for my steel legion as horses would probebly choke on armageddon

[bfmusashi]

The horses have gas masks.

[Rapture]

Looks very nice. I would drop the mirrors, though. What they add aesthetically will not begin to compare to how obnoxious it will be trying to reattach once it breaks off.

[Kirsten]

plus as a bike rider myself I can tell you that wing mirrors mainly just give you a good view of your own elbows that you don't normally get to see :P

they do look great though, really cool, and I second the sidecar notion, that would be groovy, I could definitely go for elysian rough rider bikers

[Col.Gravis]

Excuse my necromantic tendency, its been a while since this thread was opened, I thought it might be nice to share the fact the kit has gone to the casters now, along with the biker, hopefully it'll be available soon.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x160/gravisblog/Forum%20Pictures/DSCF6105_zpsb02b4d3c.jpg

[Dalleron]

looks good. And to whomever said it doesn't look sci fi enough: I don't think the non eldar bikes look very sci fi. They look like mechanical beasts that 8ft supersoldiers zoom across battlefields on.

[imperialpower]

excellent will put in an order when they are stocked hopefully, yea not very sci fi maybe he should have a sword and shield or a war hammer that would make it more sci fi then put the rider in a big suit of armour like a crusader knight.......

[Renegade]

I have one or two problems with it.

First is the position of the foot so close to the exhaust, the other is the riding position if using a gun, lance or sword.

However, it does look pretty good.

[Col.Gravis]

I'm glad the response is positive!

Renegade, I think the position next to the exhaust might be decieving, it is as far forward as it'll reasonably go, and there are foot rests, those just are shown here (see previous CAD image for more of an idea on those).

I hav'nt given too much thought yet to armaments, I'm planning on a seperate Chain-lance arm option, as well as a more traditional lance option.

What would people like to see in terms of ranged weapon options?