Mar. 30, 2015 | By Alec

Games Workshop, the world’s biggest manufacturer of gaming miniatures, is probably worriedly eyeing 3D printing technology. Of course a regular desktop 3D printer is theoretically not a perfect tool for making your own miniatures due to problems with detail, but it is certainly good enough for producing a few parts and bits you might need. Perhaps more importantly, high-quality 3D printers offer competitors an easy way into the market of gaming miniatures.

And a challenger has certainly appeared in the form of professional digital modeller Taras Skorobruh, who has recently debuted his Horde Invasion set on Indiegogo. This beautiful set of sculpted fantasy miniatures certainly give Games Workshop a run for their money in terms of design quality and originality, and even aims for the same gaming experiences. While no game system is specified, Taras does reveal that his set of fantastical orcs and ogres are at 32 mm scale – just like most wargames. ‘This set of miniatures is compatible with any fantasy boardgames, such as WFB. Miniatures are going with the square stands. Models are cast with high quality resin.’ Taras writes.

As you can easily see, the 3D designs are of an absolutely impressive quality. While you and me might not be able to design at such a high level, Taras has had over nine years of experience in designing for the gaming industry. ‘I participated in the development of DA 2, DA 3, Star wars the old republic, Elder scrolls online and many other games,’ Taras explains. ‘Since last year I work for board games. In characters I love dynamics, fine details, style and realism. Every new character I try to do more complex and interesting.’ And that can certainly be seen in these designs.

Now a lot of beautiful 3D designs for fantasy miniatures can be found on the web, but the Horde Invasion definitely set to become a 3D printed reality. With a closing date of 5 April, Taras has successfully gathered more than the $1000 in pledges he was aiming for (the counter is currently above $1600 and still going). This means that all pledges are set to be fulfilled and the Horde is definitely coming.

The entire set consists of miniatures available in three 3D printable versions, including an enlarged 75 mm scale for painters and collectors. ‘This size allows maximum details of the original sculptures to be present. This miniatures going with the round stands,’ Taras adds. All of his models, furthermore, can ordered bot has a 3D printable file or as a 3D printed model. If you’d like to print them at home, they are suitable for any type of 3D printer, though quality can differ depending on your printer. Taras advises a Makerbot Replicator 2 or a Form 1 resin 3D printer.

Should you instead opt for 3D printed miniatures, all will be 3D printed on the excellent Eden250 3D printer, which prints resin with an accuracy of 16 microns. This will ensure that the high quality renderings will definitely come to life.

If these beautiful designs also make your mouth water and your gaming sensibilities tingle, than be aware that this is the last week for you to order them through Indiegogo. There are currently no plans for follow-up releases. What’s more, a $5 pledge is already enough to get your hands on a single 3D printable file of a promotional character, while $12 (plus $10 for shipping) is enough to get that model 3D printed in resin and sent to your home. Alternatively, a pledge of $49 is enough to get your hands on all the 3D printable files. Go here for more information and pledging options. 

 

 

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