Warlord Epic scale

[Leman]

Which is why I went for the WoFun plexiglass version. You get what you pay for.

[jimduncanuk]

Thanks Jim that is pretty much my understanding.  The initial release, then, is a bait in an attempt to hook people on their system, subsequent issues of which will be much more expensive. 

Things are moving at pace thanks to my quick painting chum.

We have about 9 regiments of EPIC ACW infantry painted and based as well appropriate numbers of commanders and artillery. Many more in the pipeline.

We also have 4 regiments of Kallistra mounted, dismounted, plus horse-holders cavalry (3 painted and based as I type), some limbers and additional command foot and mounted figures for a grand total of sixty odd quid. Happy with that price. This is more than enough cavalry for any period scenarios we might play.

So, am not expecting to be spending any more dosh on Warlord Games EPIC ACW figures unless they re-assess their pricing structure.

I must get the camera out soon and photo document the forces before getting some gaming time.

Jim

[DecemDave]

Then I discovered the WoFun Games' Renaissance range in 18mm and 28mm.

How well do they work at 18mm?    Because the Dennis originals in the Helion books are 25-28.    And could, of course, be printer scaled down to 10mm
I guess side view e.g. flank attacks will look odd but then a 1:1 wargame is going to be mainly front/rear view anyway.
I keep looking at WoFun on their FB ads.   Would like to see them for real before splashing out euros.
They also have another range which is side view instead of front and rear like the Dennis ones, so they are just a modern form of Flats and a pretty instant army. 

[Leman]

Exactly.

[Orcs]

Just had a look at the WO Fun plexiglass stuff.  They look quite interesting, are they already pre-cut

[Ben Waterhouse]

Beautiful artist, fantastic details... but... paper soldiers do nothing for me.

[KeithS]

The WoFun figures look really good, but are a bit large scale (even at 18mm) for my available space.  They also feel quite expensive for the amount that you get, you can buy a lot of 10mm metals for that amount of money, even if you do have to paint them yourself.

[sultanbev]

I am well behind the times, never heard of Warlord Epic 12mm nor Wofun. Plexiglass figures?? In 18mm and 28mm. Erm, whatever next?

I have some 1970s Military Modelling magazines with German metal flats in, not sure of the scale.
History repeating itself.....

[Leman]

Well, as I said from the word go, they are not for everybody. They work for me because I am being pragmatic. I have tons of metal and plastic unpainted and I am now 68. Some of that unpainted stuff I have had since the mid-80s, so for me this is a way of being able to get two attractive armies on table that will actually look better than I can paint, so at least I can start playing immediately a period I am interested in before my enthusiasm wanes as a result of painting becoming a back aching chore.

[DecemDave]

I have tons of metal and plastic unpainted and I am now 68.

I can relate although I am 2 years younger and probably a few Kg behind.   
As you have seen WoFun for real , do you think they work better in 18 than 28 ?  I'm wondering if the "flat" becomes less noticeable as the scale goes down.
I have a boxed Dark Age slog game (PSC Battle Ravens) where the Dennis figures were put on card but there they are clearly paper figures on a bit of flat card. 
{saved me painting 400 shield wall minis though!}

[fred.]

The WoFun figures do look good, and yes they are modern flats, but they are coloured in, and cut out. Assembly is just put them on the bases.

I have seen a video where the player painted the edges, this seemed quick and improved the look further.