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List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:52 pm
by Aicanor
I have been made aware of this very interesting initiative: Armies of Unsupported Age. They are trying to make lists of alternative models eligible for use in classic Warhammer Fantasy Battles. Have a look and if you like it and know of something that is not there, let the creators know here. Many thanks!

Alternative High Elf models can be found here: http://www.ulthuan.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=39667

Alternative Armies
There has been a lot of talk about the end of Warhammer Fantasy Battles and many people are already searching for something else to play. With the game now being replaced by the Age of Sigmar on Games Workshop website, we probably can't count on their support anymore (I am not going into any theories on what they are doing or what are their plans for the future), but I strongly believe that doesn't stop us, the cummunity, from still enjoying the game. Many of us have put so much money, time and dedication into it and I just don't want to see it all thrown away, just because one company has decided something.

From what I have understood, the issue is more complex than just "We own the models and books and they can't take them away from us." To keep an unsupported game afloat, we would need models (if only to make it possible for new people to start playing) and some way for it to evolve. I know it would not be a trivial task. But while I can't help with the rules, I know for certain that the models are not such a problem as some people believe.
Games Workshop is not the only company that makes models, definitely not the only one that makes awesome models and not even the only one with whole ranges suited for making armies. If we decide to look around, we are not dependent on them, even not taking into consideration the fact that if we show enough interest, the models will appear to meet the demand. Basically, the choice is ours.

Now, I know my lists are not perfect. Some of the models are not the same quality as the original ones (On the other hand I believe those are usually way older than the current GW models, while the more recent ones are usually truly stunning) and some will have to be converted. But haven't we always done that? Many of the models in our armybooks have not been in GW stores for a long time, even not considering all the conversions for the reasons of price, personal taste or theme.
The important part is, the models are there. We just have to look and decide.

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:42 pm
by SpellArcher
Some great stuff there Aicanor, there are so many good independents around.

Obviously you can get the vast majority of GW models from the last 30 years on ebay too, I've just availed myself of 12 metal Plaguebearers for a modest sum.

:)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 5:21 pm
by Rowena
Thanks Aicanor very much for linking the blog.
We hope to help classic Warhammer Fantasy Battles survive this turbulent time and for this, we need as much support as we can get. We can hardly show there is an alternative to someone we are unable to reach. If you like the idea and are members of any other Warhammer forums, I would be very grateful if you could share it there as well and generally spread the word as much as you can.

EDIT: And elves are coming, I just wanted to get the more difficult armies done first. :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:05 pm
by Furion
Very nice blog!

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:13 pm
by SpellArcher
Titan Wargames, very good range for Chaos Dwarfs.

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:09 pm
by Rowena
SpellArcher wrote:Titan Wargames, very good range for Chaos Dwarfs.
Noted, thanks very much. :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:39 pm
by SpellArcher
You're welcome Rowena.

Thanks for all the work, some real gems there like the Oni models for Horrors.

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:59 am
by Swordmaster of Hoeth
Just discovered this web site, hopefully will be of some help too:

http://www.mierce-miniatures.com/

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:57 am
by Rowena
Swordmaster of Hoeth wrote:Just discovered this web site, hopefully will be of some help too:

http://www.mierce-miniatures.com/
Thanks for the link. I already know about them and they probably saved my beastmen range from looking ugly. :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 12:50 pm
by grantmepower
Mierce is a company I don't buy from. They have this whole weird bankruptcy history as Maelstrom where they hosed their creditors and customers. Mierce was spun off and purchased by the owner of Maelstrom for a steal as his other company went under.

It's fun to see my old alternative minis thread revived :D Now if only a ton of the links weren't broken!

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 3:28 pm
by Lithlandis Stormcrow
grantmepower wrote:Mierce is a company I don't buy from. They have this whole weird bankruptcy history as Maelstrom where they hosed their creditors and customers. Mierce was spun off and purchased by the owner of Maelstrom for a steal as his other company went under.

This. I was ripped off a Dark Vengeance Set by Maelstrom so I am not touching them with a 10 foot pole.

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 4:12 pm
by Rowena
I was already told about Mierce, but wasn't able to find anything recent, so hopefully they're ok now? But it would definitely be a good idea to buy from 3rd party stores. I personally like Battlefield Berlin.
There is also a section on the blog for stuff like this, so if any of you have any experience, positive or negative, please let me know (here or directly on the blog) and I will add the info.

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 4:30 pm
by Lithlandis Stormcrow
Rowena wrote:I was already told about Mierce, but wasn't able to find anything recent, so hopefully they're ok now? But it would definitely be a good idea to buy from 3rd party stores. I personally like Battlefield Berlin.
There is also a section on the blog for stuff like this, so if any of you have any experience, positive or negative, please let me know (here or directly on the blog) and I will add the info.
Battlefield Berlin has not failed me yet, and Wayland Games hasn't either. I have been tempted to try Darksphere but haven't yet.

As for Mierce being ok now... I hold to grudges just like any good Aesanar does [-(

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:21 pm
by Rowena
I have added Tomb Kings (still going by the strategy of doing the difficult armies first). Also, if anyone has experience (good or bad) with any miniature making company, please let me know, either here or directly on the blog. Thanks a lot!
Lithlandis Stormcrow wrote:Battlefield Berlin has not failed me yet, and Wayland Games hasn't either. I have been tempted to try Darksphere but haven't yet.
As for Mierce being ok now... I hold to grudges just like any good Aesanar does [-(
I understand the part about grudges. And I'm adding Wayland Games to the list of recommended sellers, thanks! :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:23 am
by Rowena
Vampire counts added. (And I apogise for slowing down, the rest of the armies will be made, it will just take longer.)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 7:27 am
by Rowena
Dwarfs done. :) I'm doing Chaos Dwarfs next (when searching for dwarfs I have found some pretty cool ranges and as they are in the ETC table I'm working from...) and I'll start working on them when I return from a very late holiday in a few days. :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:10 am
by Giladis
This is amazing, I will be sticking it.

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 6:53 pm
by Rowena
Thank you very much, it's quite an honour for me. :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:04 pm
by Rowena
I think I have overestimated myself with the Chaos Dwarfs. I can find alternative ranges when I can look at the official models, but in this case I have almost nothing and no idea what the stuff should look like. Forgeworld has something, but the rest would require more research. I have downloaded the Tamurkhan book, but if anyone here could sum up the units for me, I would be very grateful. I just need the overall style and weapons something to guide mw on my search.

Anyway, I have made Orcs and Goblins instead, to give you something else than just a plea for help. :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:03 am
by Rowena
Dark Elves done, the rest of the elven armies about halfway done. And then only Empire and Chaos Dwarfs remaining until all the armies are finished. :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 9:13 am
by Giladis
You two are my heroes. Thanks to you I am making a purchase list for the next 6 months to get many of the miniatures you dug out of interent. =D>

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:43 am
by SpellArcher
Rowena wrote: I think I have overestimated myself with the Chaos Dwarfs.
Off the top of my head Titan Wargames, Mantic (Abyssal Dwarfs).

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 2:00 pm
by Rowena
Giladis wrote:You two are my heroes. Thanks to you I am making a purchase list for the next 6 months to get many of the miniatures you dug out of interent. =D>
Thanks! I'm very happy the lists are useful. And High Elves are coming soon (hopefully...)
SpellArcher wrote:Off the top of my head Titan Wargames, Mantic (Abyssal Dwarfs).
Thanks! I definitely know about Mantic and will check if Titan Wargames is on my list as well.
My problem is not companies that make them, I have some more written down as well, it's just that without official model to look at, it's much more difficult to match the alternative models with the units. At the moment I'm saving Chaos Dwarfs for the end and will try to find some info in the Tamurkhan book.
Or if someone could describe the units to me, general style and feel and the weapons they should most likely have, it would help a lot. :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 1:17 pm
by Rowena
High Elves are up :) And sorry for the long wait, I'll try to finish up the few remaining armies and then start upgrading the blog, quite a few things have been suggested to me.

EDIT: And now linked on the main page. Sorry for that!

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:29 pm
by Rowena
Wood Elves are finally finished, working on the two remaining armies. We're nearing the finish line! :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2015 7:33 pm
by Rowena
Chaos Dwarfs finished, only Empire left to go. Are you excited? Because I sure am! :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 4:27 pm
by Rowena
Empire is done and all the armies are now finished. Whew!

I have plans for the future of the blog, adding prices of the models for people with limited budget, maybe something like spoiler tags to make orientation easier if I can learn how to do it on Blogger and so on, but the main work is done and I'm going to take a short break first. :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 7:12 pm
by SpellArcher
=D>

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:47 am
by Rowena
SpellArcher wrote:=D>
Thanks! :)

Re: List of alternative models for Warhammer Fantasy

Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 6:25 pm
by Choux44
Aicanor wrote:I have been made aware of this very interesting initiative: Armies of Unsupported Age. They are trying to make lists of alternative models eligible for use in classic Warhammer Fantasy Battles. Have a look and if you like it and know of something that is not there, let the creators know here. Many thanks!

Alternative High Elf models can be found here: http://www.ulthuan.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=39667

Alternative Armies
There has been a lot of talk about the end of Warhammer Fantasy Battles and many people are already searching for something else to play. With the game now being replaced by the Age of Sigmar on Games Workshop website, we probably can't count on their support anymore (I am not going into any theories on what they are doing or what are their plans for the future), but I strongly believe that doesn't stop us, the cummunity, from still enjoying the game. Many of us have put so much money, time and dedication into it and I just don't want to see it all thrown away, just because one company has decided something.

From what I have understood, the issue is more complex than just "We own the models and books and they can't take them away from us." To keep an unsupported game afloat, we would need models (if only to make it possible for new people to start playing) and some way for it to evolve. I know it would not be a trivial task. But while I can't help with the rules, I know for certain that the models are not such a problem as some people believe.
Games Workshop is not the only company that makes models, definitely not the only one that makes awesome models and not even the only one with whole ranges suited for making armies. If we decide to look around, we are not dependent on them, even not taking into consideration the fact that if we show enough interest, the models will appear to meet the demand. Basically, the choice is ours.
transfers CDG
Now, I know my lists are not perfect. Some of the models are not the same quality as the original ones (On the other hand I believe those are usually way older than the current GW models, while the more recent ones are usually truly stunning) and some will have to be converted. But haven't we always done that? Many of the models in our armybooks have not been in GW stores for a long time, even not considering all the conversions for the reasons of price, personal taste or theme.
The important part is, the models are there. We just have to look and decide.
there are so many good independents around