Eldar Heads for all?! NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY (see p2 for details)

[axiom]

Back in January I think, I showed off WIP sculpts by John Pickford of some Eldar heads in 54mm, with the intention of getting a set of 4 or 5 completed. Due to other sculpting committments (which I think pay more cash!), John and I put the project on hold temporaily, before agreeing a few weeks ago to limit the heads to finishing the two WIPs shown.

Anyway, I have now received the heads, and am exploring opportunities to get them cast up.

Some piccies:


Scale shot with the bare ranger head


Helmet with an integral rebreather on a Ranger figure


Psychic hood angry Eldar face, also on the Ranger


Time for your close-up Mr Angry! (note, the brown stuff is very shiney, hence all the strange highlights.

The neck join has be designed to sit neatly on the Ranger torso, complete with a little 'nub'.

I currently have two options - I can just glue these sculpted heads to my figures and leave it there, or I can pursue casting. Casting is obviously going to be cost dependent, and I need to find a caster who can get these done at a reasonable price point.

If I get these cast up, I would be interested to hear if anyone is interested in one or more sets (I'll be selling as a set of two, not individual heads - sorry), and what sort of ball park price would be interesting for you.

Cheers

Jon

[axiom]

I'm guessing from the stunning silence that there's no interest in getting casts of the heads. I suppose it's less hassle for me

Feel free to post if you think otherwise!

[greenstuff_gav]

personally, i think it's a great idea; i rather like the helmeted head
just don't think i have a use for 'em myself (but if they'm cheap may grab one ) ...

if you find a caster, let us know (especially who it is; Grey Matter are flaky at the mo ) further details

[Shannow]

I would be interested in casting

[traveller]

I would be interested, if these were cast, in investing in a set or two of these heads.

[Alyster Wick]

If you get them cast I'd be interested in a set or two depending on the price (definitely one as I can't imagine it being astronomical).

[axiom]

Excellent - that's enough of a response to look seriously at the casts. I'm waiting back on a price for resin casting - if anyone has any recommendations of casters, I'd love to hear them.

[Cardboard Carnage]

I'd take two sets of them if you do casts, they are great!

D.

[axiom]

Update time!

OK, to date I've had one initial decent price, then silence for a fortnight, several not interested/don't have time, and plenty of no replies from my approaches to casters.

Does anyone have any suggestions of any companies / individuals who would provide a casting service?

Thanks

Jon

[wargame_insomniac]

I like the look of the first 2 heads. Not so keen on the 3rd one.

Cheers

James

[Inquisitor Octavian Lars]

the 2nd 1 is the actual ranger head (IIRC) and yes I like it as well.

[DapperAnarchist]

I lost mine... sniff...

Would you consider self casting? I know Marco's about to try it... Also, have you tried Troll Forged? they mostly do 28mm, but this should be of interest to them.

[SpanielBear]

I like 'em both, and could see a space for them in the future. I have schemes, you see. Scheeeemes...

That said, an eldar showing rage? An emotion? He must be feeling lucky.

[axiom]

the 2nd 1 is the actual ranger head (IIRC) and yes I like it as well.

Yeah, the one in the middle is the actual GW head.

Not so keen on the 3rd one.

Never mind! Can't please everyone. The pics aren't entirely true to life because of the high gloss finish which I think knocks out some of the detail.

Would you consider self casting? I know Marco's about to try it... Also, have you tried Troll Forged? they mostly do 28mm, but this should be of interest to them.

TF have been contacted (no reply as yet). I'd like to avoid self-casting to be honest - I don't really want to invest in the equipment for a one -off!

[DapperAnarchist]

From what I can tell, its mostly the supplies - the box can be made from Lego, and a hair trimmer can be used in place of a vibrating table... And some art shops have small, cheapish (in the 20 euro region, in one in Dublin) resin casting kits for designers looking to make duplicates.