I am not willing to use any of their models in pictures, I do not care for their company nor do I support their games. (I continue to post here because ATT has a great modelling forum)

In regard to the scale, I measure minis by height, unless otherwise stated. So if I cite for use with a 28mm model then it will best fit any model that's aproximately 28mm from bottom of the foot to top of the head. Some companies have a slightly floating scale, these companies measure from bottom of foot to the eyes which is called 28mm "heroic". Those minis tend to be a bunch of armored dudes in space and are usually 30-32mm tall when measured properly.

A few pieces I state as being best used for 40mm based troops, these are typically larger infantry models that vary in actual height. Privateer press has a bunch of 40mm scaled models which represent guys in extra heavy armor, trollkin, orcs, bugbears, lizardmen and all sorts of creatures that are slightly larger than normal humans tend to get 40mm bases. I hear there's a bunch of extra armored galactic space knights or some silliness in that scale, but I don't do 40k.

The auto-cannons will fit on most any mech or mecha item that's 54mm or taller. Measure the model you think it might work on, if it's 54mm then it more than likely fits.

I try and include measurements of the actual parts in the descriptions on my site, shapeways posts the model size automatically. (for example the long railgun is 71mm long)

I'm sure somebody will end up posting pics of the pieces alongside their favorite mechs. Try the ATT search function for the railguns




Most of the parts are actually a bit cheaper by $1-2 particuarly the small stuff like the rifles. The cost goes up dramatically as the objects volume increases. I hollowed out the missle launchers to help with tha but it looks like I may need to try and make the rail gun hollow as well. the two smaller ones are about the same price as resin but the long one is more expensive due to the volume calulation.

Additionally they include free shipping ($25 min order) which is very helpful for keeping costs down particualry outside the US.



http://www.shapeways.com/shops/paulsongames





Here's a pair of guns that I had printed by shapeways.

I haven't gotten any of their frosted detail material yet which is supposed to be much better resolution that the white and black material these were printed in.

These haven't had any clean up other than a quick go over with a wet toothbrush.

I'd asked one of the guys on the LOTB forum to do a comission for me as the batch of Thunderbolts mechs has left me with an itch to do some more N-Scale stuff. A lot of the older designs which I really like aren't available in that scale, so that meant getting a custom sculpt done.

The parts arrived today and needless to say I was blown away with the detail and couldn't be happier. It came out awesome and I'm super excited to finally see it in person. Made almost entirely from epoxie sculpt it has a distinct ceramic like quality to it. The exceptions are a couple small Koto bits and the lasers are made from brass rod.

The sword was one of my ogre dachi swords I'd shortened it slightly and cut the handle so it'd fit into the space in the hand's grip. As it's sort of a add on I wanted to get everyone input as to if it looks appropriate scale of if I might need to tinker with the size a bit.

The model measures just over 80mm measuring to the top of the crest.
(about 70mm without the crest)


Anyways onto the pics.

I'm in the process of getting all the master molds done, going to be a bit before they are finished but thought I'd share a couple WIP shots.

This is the long rail gun, currently it is the only part that is completely finished, production pieces will be of this quality.






These still need some additional cleaning in areas and then they will be remolded. It was very difficult to see the detail on the printed parts so I needed resin copies to work from.




Testing fitting the rifles

Had an idea for a quick mod to the missile launcher mounting it in an underslung configuration simular to the gatling cannons. Thoughts?

Those weapons are awesome paulson games, but I think everything I saw from you was really good.

That last missile launcher looks great I imagine it looking great on an Broadside (since I prefer the railguns on the shoulders).

Are you going to have the underslung in addition of the regular ones? I think having both would be great.

yes I would be doing both versions, that way there's some flexibility to how it can be mounted depending on the modellers preference.

Yeah, under and over for both the railguns and the missile launchers is great. Was that auto-cannon in under configuration too?

I'm really looking forward to this stuff being ready for order so I can finally start fielding Broadsides.

Here's pics of the casts for the rail guns, these are samples of the production parts. The missile launchers and minigun are next up for molding so they should be done sometime this weekend.

Also got some test casts done for some new organic weapons.

Clean work, more so every time. Really figuring out this 3D junket Paulson

My personal preference is for the medium barrelled cannons, intimidating enough without seeming impractical.

The work on the Robotech piece is brilliant.

- Tael.

Got the battle mech cast sucessfully Now I can get back to working on the 3D parts.

The battle mech looks awesome. If he to scale with a regular crisis suit? If he is I think I just found a new head for a crisis suit commander

The battle mech is about twice the size of a crisis suit, so it's doubtful that any of the parts would be useful for conversions.

But perhaps this may be some inspiration for a new product line - 54 mm mecha heads and body parts.

I started tinkering with a plasma weapon design, wanted to keep it simular in overall profile with my rail gun designs. It's still in the rough stages so if you have suggestions I can easily modify things.

Length is currently the same as my medium railgun part.




A potential underslung version

Top version of the 'Underslung' weapons works best for my personal tastes. Nice array Paulson. I must admit I'm still distracted by your Robotech thread, it's brought back a lot of memories and I can;t get over how cool the alien mecha were.

- Tael

Started tinkering with a pair of upper arm sections. A smaller basic shoulder and one with a larger armor panel inspired in part by the shoulders of the battletech hatamoto-chi.

Could you do the PPC arms from the Warhammer, I was thinking they might make a nice Broadside conversion.

Was tinkering with a high tech shield design. Currently it's flat, think it should have a curvature added to fave or stay flat? Plain, Studded, or all three versions?

I'd do all three give your customers a choice.