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| (tools of the trade) |
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| Leman Russ, and a bunch of Chimeras |
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| A Griffon, a Shadowsword and my Bits Box |
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| 06/21/12, just ordered 4! |
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| This model was originally supposed to be in 4 parts but the base and insert are now cast together so that cut it down to a 3 piece release. The resin base features stone paver details and has two pre-drilled holes that fit the pegs on the bottom of the Imperial Noble and the Gun Monkey. This base is a smidgen larger than the standard GW base. From the two feathers on the cap, the cut-a-way design in the vest, the fringe on the ends of the sash and the curvy detail on the cane; the Imperial Noble is chocked FULL of intricate details. The Gun Monkey is even more impressive in that the model is so small and the details are still present. There is a teeny tiny little tassel on the Fez and the monkey fur is crisp and sharp. |
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| (interesting side note: no flash at all on this model) |
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| I ordered these arms and Hunting Lances to finish off some models I purchased from a guy on eBay that ripped me off and never shipped the needed left arms. There is some Flash to be removed but that is to be expected. You have to be careful with these models because they are very long and easily bent. The right arms hold the Hunting Lances and the left arms have closed fists so you can model bridles/weapons or leave them be. Some details that should be noted is the explosive materials strapped to the business end of the Hunting Lance and an electronic sensor on the face of the Zulu styled lance blade. All details are much appreciated. |
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| I love these models. There is a need for Laser Rifles that is not being met by Games Workshop. These models are more in the vein of Long-Las Rifles. In a following picture you can see how these models compare to the standard GW Las-Rifle. There was some discussion on Victoria Lamb's Facebook page about the straps. Some people liked them and others not so much. It is nice to see that the straps survived the debate. It is far easier to remove them than to have to figure out how to construct them from scratch. The straps are also a nice unique feature that sets these models apart from other companies' offerings. |
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| PLEASE NOTE: As of 03/30/12 this model is not yet available at Victoria's web store. There was a small issue with the quality of the casting that she is correcting before she is offering this model up for sale. Check her site often. Onwards! The Man, The Myth, The Legend...CAPTAIN CAINE! Still can't believe I scored one of these models. I like the model's hair and facial expression. Strongly resembles a certain Academy Award winning actor in a certain 1964 critically acclaimed film. A nice detail is that the front of the tunic is partially unbuttoned. I also appreciate the effort Victoria put into the epaulets and the braid on the ends of the sleeves. The model is slightly bigger than the standard Praetorian Imperial Guard model. You can see the difference in a following picture. In my mind this does not take away from the fig but makes the model stand out among your other figs. I suspect Captain Caine eats a better fare than the stew served to the rest of his troopers. If I hadn't received this model with the rest of my purchases I would have greedily purchased it once offered on the website. UPDATE: You can now purchase CAPTAIN CAINE from Victoria Lamb Miniatures here! |
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| "My Cocaine's backside" (again with absolutely no flash) |
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| Size comparisons between Victoria Lamb's models and a standard GW Praetorian Trooper. |
