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Red Box Games Preview Some Real Big Bad Wolves
October 3, 2012 by dracs
Red Box Games have published some WIP images of some upcoming wolf miniatures, which look fearsome enough even for a Stark to be proud of them.
I think these sculpts are really nice, providing a great sense of menace to these creatures. They would definitely make welcome additions to both fantasy games and Space Wolf armies. Come on, they look like the perfect pet for a space marine.
Of course, if you just can't wait to cause some canine carnage than you can always pick up Fenris, a ferocious wolf already available from Red Box Games.
Wow. If any of you have seen the film Grey, this wolf would scare off those wolves. Probably Liam Neeson too.
Are any of you looking for a new canine companion?
Warning: I recently dropped a lot of money on some Red Box figures, but was hugely disappointed. Their Aelfar are incredibly small, even for 25mm. If I could send them back I would. Some of their Aenglish are also on the wee side, especially if you put them alongside figures from Reaper, for instance. I didn’t buy any wolves, but if the rest of their models are any indication…
It’s not small… Well, it is, but not overly so.
The Aenglish are clearly above and beyond, say, the Bretonnian infantry from GW, in quality, proportion and detail. It’s the exact scale advertised (28mm to the eye of adult human figures), very well sculpted (almost no exceptions), and rightly and exquisitely proportioned.
Wargamers are often used to the GW scale, which advertises as 28mm “heroic”, but is actually more like 32mm caricature…
The old Citadel minis, Ral Partha, Hasslefree, Foundry Fantasy, Freebooter, Carnevale, even Infinity, and many others… All those were (and are) true 28mm or 25mm. Reaper too, but the variety of sculptors and the pandering to GW afficionados make for varying styles and some scale tweaking occurs in a few models…
And I’d like to point out that Tre Manor (Red Box Games) actually IS a sculptor for Reaper.
Only GW and PP have this obsession with “heroic scale”… Even though I think Rackham was about 32mm.
Who’s right ? No one… Honestly, to each his own. However, if you’re disappointed, I’m sorry to say it’s probably a bit your fault. There is information about scale for all figures, all of them are shown on 20mm bases for scale, and exact size is even mentioned for some.
I really don’t get your disappointment… I’m always so glad to receive miniatures that are more detailed and exquisite than I expected ! Yet, again, to each his own.
You know what ? If you really don’t want those miniatures, I’d be happy to take them out of your hands ! 🙂
In all fairness, heroic scale is found beyond just GW and Privateer. MERCs (which are, for the most part, very well-sculpted) are heroic scale. All of Wyrd’s minis are heroic. I believe Carnevale is heroic as well. It’s actually quite common outside of historics (and I would argue most of Warlord’s historics are closer to heroic than they are to 25mm).
I think the popularity of the heroic scale is the relative ease of painting. Infinity minis are a good example of real 25mm and they’re a real pain to paint well. The details are just so small, it’s daunting for beginning painters who still want to have decent looking minis. I’ve yet to be satisfied with any of my Infinity minis. I still practice. I keep trying, knowing that I’ll get better eventually.
But it’s nice to grab some of my MERCs or Warmachine minis and produce some results I can show off and be proud of once in a while. It helps break up the monotony of constant frustration when trying to get better at painting the smaller scale Infinity minis. It’s really surprising what a difference a few millimeters makes in terms of painting difficulty, especially when you’re still learning the basic techniques.
Ugh, I meant to say 28mm where I was saying 25mm. Shouldn’t try to comment to while multitasking.
Once you’re past the “learning how to wash and glaze” bit, you’ll probably realize that painting a smaller figure with more well sculpted details is WAY easier than painting a bigger miniature with poor details (you have to cheat with the painting to make do for poor sculpting) and large surfaces you have to painstakingly blend.
At least that’s how I see things…
I can’t say I have noticed any difference of difficulty levels between painting GW and Red Box miniatures. And that includes the new dwarves who really are tiny (but perfectly formed)
I can finish a Red Box mini to a table top standard in a couple of days. I assure you that is a jolly good lick for me as I am a real slow poke.
This is pure conjecture, but could that idea have arisen in the early days when the level of figure casting and crisp detailing were not as good as modern standards?
Even then I can’t really see how it makes much difference tbh.
Tre Manor is a wonderful artist and a true perfectionnist… He re-did those kickstarter minis many, many times. I can almost say I could buy minis from him with my eyes closed and never be disappointed.
The wolves look rather cool and evil (if that can be said for an animal). It’s as if the wolves are looking for the next meal.
Tre Manor is one of my favourite sculptors. His scale is correct and sets the standard. 😛
When I get some wolves it will be from Red Box.
The only alternative for me is from another super sculptor whose name and company I have forgotten since my old laptop blew up with all my favourites.
Definitely want some HelsVakt with these wolves
The wolves look great not to sure about fenris but it just may be the photo
I don’t have a problem with the sculpts, as some of you are implying. I agree that Tre Manor is one of the best out there. I’ll be using the Aenglish models I got, even if some are a bit small, but have already given away the Aelfar…Sorry, elromanozo!
:(…
Oh well, I’ll survive ! I’ve got the ones i wanted anyway…
I would have gladly received the Aelfar from you cpauls and given them a good home.
Am hurt you didn’t donate them to me! lol
Sure thing, chibi. Next time I’ll e-mail my mistake directly to your door so we can cut out the middle man 🙂
Excellent! Thanks Cpauls!! Thumbsup Like
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Since I have them to hand, I have just checked the size of a couple of RB Aelfar with a LoTR Elf.
The female is just ever so slightly smaller than the Perry Bros sculpt as to be negligible.
The Male Aelfar is flexing his knees and slightly bent forward. Stood up straight he would be taller.
I don’t have a GW Wood Elf to hand but they are larger than the LoTR Elves as we know.