Francesca's Little Project
Added 2019-09-02 10:26:03 +0000 UTC
Hello guys! Andrea here :)
Many years ago, i believe 6 in total, Francesca started making her personal miniatures line, heavly inspired by Conan, Xena & Hercules universes.
Creating and distributing these figures was really her dream.
Due the impossibility to start miniature mass production in resin/metal, our work for lead companies and the fact that we became parents (yay! :D), she never finished those models.
Some weeks ago while I was sculpting some Depth Ones on my pc, i saw her workin in Zbrush to upgrade some of the old amazon/barbarian warriors and creating new one from scratch. I can admit that all the work she did for Raging Heroes in the last ten years had an amazing result on her skills!
With so many people owning 3d printers this dream can finally come true.
So, long story short, she's now finally able to launch her project on Kickstarter in few weeks. She's preparing a lot more models than the ones you see in the preview on top, and while she's still Artisan Guild, just like me, this is a personal project she's working on her own.
I'm really proud of my wife. I hope, that just like me, you want to show her how amazing she is! I will be personally support her project even if it may seem strange, and I invite to join me when everything will be live.
I had the task to create a quick " logo picture " for her project and check if a Troll I sculpted time ago works fine with her line... and I came out with this Patreon Post without telling her... now I'm sure that it's too late to go back :)
Andrea
thanks for your kind words, it really means a lot for us! <3
Artisan Guild
2019-09-10 13:45:09 +0000 UTC
Please post on your patreon when this goes live. I love these models (gonna use them for wood elves most likely). I will be backing this KS.
As for the discussion about your work vs other patreons I’d like to add this. No other patreon is at you guys level. I have backed you since the dwarves, and every single month I am amazed by your work, even on models I thought I had no interest in (depth ones) you made me fall in love with the models and made me excited to work them into my games. Cast n play (who I also support) may put out more figures, but it is a higher price ($12 for me) and I’m not nearly as excited about everything they put out. I’m really looking forward to these humans next month, and the amazons KS. Keep doing what you are doing because there is plenty of us that love it!
Michael Brown
2019-09-06 19:18:18 +0000 UTC
Can’t wait to back this!!!!
2019-09-06 17:17:49 +0000 UTC
I know we must take a step at a time, but, after back this kickstarter (I'm always in love with these sculpts =D), I think that a high elves themed project would be gorgeous. Despite being such a common race, I don't see any good and cohesive army of high elves. If you want such thing you have to take bits and pieces from everywhere in order to make it, and being from many creators, they do not seem organic together...
But, back to the Amazons, totally awesome project! I would probably back It anyway, but a discount for patreons would surely help me convince my wife...
Wagner Melo Carvalho
2019-09-06 12:49:00 +0000 UTC
These are beautiful
Christopher Nance
2019-09-05 19:11:48 +0000 UTC
Would love sniper and cavalry from ELVES!
Jaque
2019-09-05 13:52:22 +0000 UTC
I cant wait!!! I need it for elven stand-ins since you didnt make any yet
Jeah-Michel Duguay
2019-09-04 19:27:24 +0000 UTC
Yeah I'm certain 90% of AG subs will back that project! Awesome models!
2019-09-04 11:27:06 +0000 UTC
I'm in.
2019-09-04 03:38:45 +0000 UTC
Please allow payment with Paypal. I do not own a credit card
TinkerBotX
2019-09-03 21:26:15 +0000 UTC
Look awesome. Looking forward to these.
Matt S
2019-09-03 19:17:33 +0000 UTC
Looking forward to it!
Austin
2019-09-03 16:50:48 +0000 UTC
As soon as it's live let me know. I'll definitely support you guys! You go above and beyond and are doing something you love. I'm glad to help out.
Chris
2019-09-03 02:11:53 +0000 UTC
It's a safe bet I'll be throwing money at it. You guys do amazing work!
Stephen Brewer
2019-09-03 01:33:07 +0000 UTC
These look fantastic. My only thought is "I'd love *more* of them, maybe additional poses of the same sculpts would be the best low-hanging fruit", but that's how I feel about all your stuff. You guys do great work.
Valas
2019-09-03 01:31:02 +0000 UTC
It's going to be a female focused KS probably :)
Artisan Guild
2019-09-02 23:52:36 +0000 UTC
I'm 100% going to throw money at this to expand my Mythic Greece miniature base (I fully backed Mythic Battles and need MOAR!!!!)
Is there going to be male warrior types as well? Spartans, hoplites and the like... cos I know more than just me interested in expanding their base of these models.
BT
2019-09-02 22:57:59 +0000 UTC
These look stunning! any thoughts of doing modular weapons on them? Even bare hands or american football props are popular. The models could double as a bloodbowl team, and that's always a popular bet on kickstarter
D W
2019-09-02 22:39:38 +0000 UTC
finally... i was waiting for a long time that sexy female dwarf berzerker!!!
Francky Il Pazzo
2019-09-02 22:27:22 +0000 UTC
I'm in, they look amazing.
Ray Green
2019-09-02 21:37:56 +0000 UTC
Will back for sure!
Danny A.
2019-09-02 21:29:12 +0000 UTC
I'm in!
Christopher Thompson
2019-09-02 20:48:45 +0000 UTC
Can't wait to see these. Make sure you link the KS here.
Matt Dyson
2019-09-02 19:37:14 +0000 UTC
Those sculpts look outstanding, and I love the theme. I will be backing this. Thanks for all the great work you do!!!
2019-09-02 18:25:31 +0000 UTC
Happy to support! Keep pushing out content, and I'll keep buying it! (Especially anything barbarian themed, Conan is my favorite movie!)
Dustin McKnight
2019-09-02 18:09:35 +0000 UTC
There goes my money. Lol
Philip Vieira
2019-09-02 17:33:07 +0000 UTC
Tell us when we can throw money at this! They look amazing!
2019-09-02 16:36:41 +0000 UTC
Well so much for not kickstarting anything else for awhile. These need to get on my table!
Tim Evinger
2019-09-02 15:58:18 +0000 UTC
She can count me in!
Marie Rowland
2019-09-02 15:35:24 +0000 UTC
Honestly, cant you see if you can get those amazons (And the rest of the army/horde) casted? So that those that want ranked regiments dont need to spend hundreds of hours printing? And the many miniature players can get a chance for an army too? Doing it via KS means that you need to get them casted and distributed "just" once..
Axel H
2019-09-02 15:28:35 +0000 UTC
I will be backing day one. Thank you so much for everything you both do for this community.
2019-09-02 15:02:41 +0000 UTC
Now, you can't please everyone, but with kids at my table I try to be careful with body image issues. If I could suggest a stretch goal? More clothing/more realistic body image? Like I said, you can't please everyone, but I love these models and would love to see some hopefully small tweaks to bring them to my table.
Michael Vaughan
2019-09-02 14:57:57 +0000 UTC
I loved that both of you have the same career paths and passion. Both can work from home and spend so much time creating awesome Miniature files for us. And I think anyone complaining about around $1 or $2 for each detailed design will never be happy no matter how many you produce. Both of you keep up the good work !
demonwombatofdoom
2019-09-02 14:35:24 +0000 UTC
Love these. Hope to see some creatures they faught. Minotaurs and the like!
Michael Fairley
2019-09-02 14:23:53 +0000 UTC
Perfect. Instant backing all in
Gravehowl
2019-09-02 14:17:05 +0000 UTC
She is amazing, these models look awesome. I will be backing this project, when you figure out a timeframe for launching it please let us know. I budget my hobbies so I will set aside money that month to support her and her awesome project. Thank you both for sharing your talents with the 3d printing community, I really enjoy backing your patreon and I will be happy to support projects like this and spread the word of your hard work.
Steve Howland
2019-09-02 14:15:48 +0000 UTC
Looks great! I can't wait to see what else the KS has. I foresee a very successful kickstarter!
Gary Messick
2019-09-02 14:02:22 +0000 UTC
Thank you for your kind words Alex!
Honestly every day when I get up i try to make new sculpts and improvement to make our line more exciting. That's why modular stuff, epic bosses, extra models, goals and so on. We are really happy of how this turned :)
Artisan Guild
2019-09-02 13:19:08 +0000 UTC
Also, I love the curly-haired Amazon and the one with braids/dreads! Great detail, and nice change from straight-haired.
OO7Goofy
2019-09-02 13:11:15 +0000 UTC
Very excited for this! Kickstarter is a great way to reach a larger/different audience, and maybe bring more people this way also. The models look amazing! Please let us know before you launch, so we can be among your first backers!
OO7Goofy
2019-09-02 13:08:27 +0000 UTC
Awesome! Count me in. I look forward to it!
Thank you for everything the two of you are doing! Keep up the amazing work you do and be proud of all you've accomplished!
Paul West
2019-09-02 13:03:35 +0000 UTC
Gobsmacked by the negative reaction from a handful of people. I back a lot of Sculptors, Duncan, Lion Tower, Mia, Megs, Earl, Cometlord, Onmioji, Cast n Play to name but a few. Different styles, different qualities, different quantities of output. I like to support people who put themselves out there. I love these new models and will back the Kickstarter. All things considered (style, quality, detail, sheer desktop pizazz) I think you’re right up there with the best. The idea that you should do more because you’re successful and give away more just because you can do this full time is crazy to me. I don’t work for free and I don’t work harder than I have to.
Alex Varley
2019-09-02 12:58:44 +0000 UTC
Many of the girls at my D&D for kids group will surely love these.
victorgonal
2019-09-02 12:57:39 +0000 UTC
Finally! get to see some bows ;)
2019-09-02 12:52:41 +0000 UTC
hell yeah! im so supporting this kickstarter! welld one. she has some great work!
Sheldon Venter
2019-09-02 12:44:08 +0000 UTC
Very excited for this! My wife will love these!
Benjamin Hodges
2019-09-02 11:30:03 +0000 UTC
This looks awesome. Will it be like... Amazon "themed" so like.. lizard folk and other creatures to go along with the Amazons??
BennyMcSeoul
2019-09-02 11:15:40 +0000 UTC
I can’t wait to back it!
2019-09-02 11:12:08 +0000 UTC
I am so happy to see that troll reappear here, it's one of my all time favorites since I saw it a few years ago (before any patreon existed)
Stephan
2019-09-02 11:04:21 +0000 UTC
I don't think you can compare the concepts of Cast n Play and Artisan Guild. Cast n play also recently launched a second patreon for scifi models.
And even if Artisan Guild did this full-time, if Francesca wanted to do an additional Kickstarter in her freetime she would be fine to do so.
I am sure patreons will get a discount on the Kickstarter.
Stephan
2019-09-02 11:03:21 +0000 UTC
So it it also a lady troll? Always wondered what they looked like.
Alexander
2019-09-02 11:02:28 +0000 UTC
That troll is nothing short of EPIC!!!!
Marc-Andre Levesque
2019-09-02 11:02:26 +0000 UTC
While I am thrilled at the perspective to have more quality model from you guys, I am a bit bummed to see that it will be coming with an additional cost. There are more than a thousand patreons at the Artisan Guid, I suppose this allows you to do this activity full time ? However, in my opinion, the number of miniatures delivered each month is a bit low, especially when you see that a patreon like Cast n Play deliver roughly triple the quantity - with a very good quality too. What I am trying to say is that it would be nice to have an increase in the quantity of miniature produced each month by Artisan Guild, rather than seeing one of you engage in a parallel activity (which by the way is the same activity AG patreons are paying for – producing 3d printable miniature). Especially when an additional cost is required for each Patreons to access the result of the work. Why couldn’t Francesca deliver theses miniatures on this Patreon too ?
Moutet Pierre
2019-09-02 10:55:45 +0000 UTC
Can't wait to see them
Ashley Beech
2019-09-02 10:44:11 +0000 UTC
Are they going to be files for us to download or physical models on Kickstarter?
Martin
2019-09-02 10:40:08 +0000 UTC
Amazing can't wait for the ks
Alex Hood
2019-09-02 10:36:39 +0000 UTC
Let us know when we can back it I have friends who would love to back this and me ofcourse
gary
2019-09-02 10:36:09 +0000 UTC
Hello Emma,
you need to jump on the KS to receive the models :)
Plans are not 100% done but probably you'll need this Patreon License to sell the AMAZONS! models :)
Artisan Guild
2019-09-02 10:34:09 +0000 UTC
Link to the kickstarter?
2019-09-02 10:32:10 +0000 UTC
Well I'll be a day one backer for sure! These look great :)
DungeonTokens
2019-09-02 10:31:49 +0000 UTC
Will be more than interested! They look amazing.
Matchu Egan
2019-09-02 10:31:11 +0000 UTC
Wow! Amazing!
Maracuja Pubblicità e Grafica di Ostili Marta IT03186030544
2019-09-02 10:30:55 +0000 UTC
Well done more amazing work keep its up and GIRL POWER
Emma Wolfe
2019-09-02 10:30:23 +0000 UTC
They look amazing as a merchant tier on here will we get or do we need to get on the KS also will they be licensed through here or will the KS have a license
Emma Wolfe
2019-09-02 10:30:05 +0000 UTC
Keep us posted
Tim
2019-09-02 10:28:16 +0000 UTC