Darguth Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Hello all, Just recently entered the game and adopted Somer as my initial Master. I have to say that I'm loathe to buy 4x Giant Mosquito models I'll need because they are rather overpriced for what you get, the sculpt is pretty lousy, and they don't even come with some kind of proper flying stand to prop them up. I was wondering if anyone knows of any other miniature model ranges that offer some kind of giant flying insect that would be a good stand-in for this model? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the imp Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 You're probably going to need to make your own. You could look for a fishing lure that would suit your purposes, but I don't think you'll find anything better than Wyrd's model available commercially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvatarForm Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 You're probably going to need to make your own. You could look for a fishing lure that would suit your purposes, but I don't think you'll find anything better than Wyrd's model available commercially. Do you actually believe what you just typed? You dont think there is better out there than this: [url=http://wyrd-games.net/shop/images/P/p-16280.jpg] To the OP, try the Reaper range and other alternates for giant insects and swarms. The Giant Mosquito for Malifaux is 1 sculpt when you need 2-4 to play a viable game and apart from paintscheme and basing, there is no other definable way to make them different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the imp Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I do believe it. There aren't any scale appropriate giant mosquitoes out there. The closest was an old Chronopia goblin shaman on drone model, which really wasn't even a mosquito for one and was way too giant for two. And just because it's the best available doesn't mean it's good. Like I said, make your own. It shouldn't be that tough. Just get some thin wire and some putty. Bend the wire into some nice long legs, and stick them into a thorax shape. Then add an abdomen and head, with another piece of wire for the proboscis. Add a flying base and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellygrub Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 One of the smaller companies made an excellent skeeter model. I can't remember who it was but I want to say it was Heresy. I can't find them on the website now. Maybe someone else will know what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madman Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I don't care really one way or another but looking at the studio sculpt, it does look more like a Cicada crossed with a bumble bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 ...when you need 2-4 to play a viable game and apart from paintscheme and basing, there is no other definable way to make them different. Creative modifications can be used to make them different. Here is an example of one I did I have another one that is waiting on paint, I'll post that one once it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvatarForm Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Creative modifications can be used to make them different. Here is an example of one I did: pic removed for downloads. Yes, this ties in with basing, as I stated earlier. However, bending the wings it is still the same sculpt. What I was referring to was different wing types, heads... is a flying stand too much to ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 A flying stand would have been nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonwolf Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Perhaps the Culexion or Myrm Flyer from here http://cart.blackorc.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=68&zenid=3540722a4d83753858268ccbe13016e3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvatarForm Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Nice find. They are out there... Im trying to locate the Reaper and Heresy alts I know are there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenstuff_gav Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Heresy Mosquitoes .. OOP at the moment as Andy had mould trouble i think i have 2 knocking about but would need to check :blackeye: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darguth Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Heresy Mosquitoes .. OOP at the moment as Andy had mould trouble i think i have 2 knocking about but would need to check :blackeye: That's perfect! I'll have to email him and see when they might become available again, if at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvatarForm Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Heresy Mosquitoes .. OOP at the moment as Andy had mould trouble i think i have 2 knocking about but would need to check :blackeye: Gav wins the interwebs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellygrub Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Heresy Mosquitoes .. OOP at the moment as Andy had mould trouble i think i have 2 knocking about but would need to check :blackeye: Thanks Gav! Those are the ones I was trying to track down. I knew I couldn't be going mad....yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darguth Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I sent an email to the address listed on the Heresy site for support to get info on these minis but haven't received a response in the week or so since I sent it. Does anyone know of a better way to contact them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenstuff_gav Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 orders@heresyminiatures.com ? check your spam folder; andy's mails go in there for me i have a grand total one 1 Heresy mosquito going spare willing to trade for the gremlin with the banjo, first come first served Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darguth Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 orders@heresyminiatures.com ? check your spam folder; andy's mails go in there for me i have a grand total one 1 Heresy mosquito going spare willing to trade for the gremlin with the banjo, first come first served Nothing in my spam I might just have to try and mail him again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the good doctor Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Nothing in my spam I might just have to try and mail him again... message him on facebook if you can or twitter. usually responds same day. link on heresy site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darguth Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 No response on Facebook Does he not like money? I'm trying to purchase product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breadcrab Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Monsterpocalypse has a great 'SpyFly" plastic figure The trick is gettting 4 of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David.Hanold Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 (edited) I used 4 of these lol. I stuck a needle in and swiveled it to make hole large, then cut a paper clip and glued in hole, for the proboscis. Speaking of mosquitoes...my sister left for college and left the tank of water in her room. Dogs came in with mosquitoes. Eggs hatched... Spent all night killing those vicious blood suckers. I had 7 in my room. When a female quitoe is hungry for blood to incubate eggs in her...good lord will it be aggressive. If they released any you could get stirges from DnD minis. Edited October 2, 2010 by David.Hanold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darguth Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Just an FYI I did hear back from Andy regarding the giant mosquito models from Heresy Miniatures. He took them out of circulation because of a mold problem which causes a lot of additional flashing to occur on the models. I asked him if there would need to be any sculpting skills required to fix the problem if I ordered some and was told that wouldn't be necessary (outside of normal gap-filling as with any model). So, if you don't mind taking the time to remove a lot of extra flash bitz from the models you can get blisters of 3 mosquitoes from Heresy for 6.00 GBP per blister. P.S. I haven't yet received the two blisters I ordered, but once I do I'll update this thread with the actual condition of the models. Not sure exactly how bad the additional flash bits will be until I see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darguth Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Just wanted to let anyone that might be interested know that I got the Giant Mosquito models from Andy at Heresy Miniatures and they are fantastic. The extra flashing is hardly even worth mentioning. If I hadn't been alerted to it up front I probably would not have found it remarkable, it's really not bad at all. So, if you don't care for the Wyrd skeeters I highly recommend these from Heresy as a stand-in, they're great and will enhance your Malifaux gaming very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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