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[Malika]

Update from Battlegroup Helios:

UPDATE
All Zeus pattern ships and the spear prows have been approved for manufacture. Mould making could start in as little as two weeks with a pre-xmas release quite possible.
Panthera and Lynx, both are now being re-printed and will be put back in production as soon as possible.
Also now in the queue to follow on the heels of these are another ten vessels for various factions.

[horizon]

Thanks for updating.

With all Zeus pattern ships these are the Frigates and the Cruiser model? (Destroyers are already available). Or might there be a light cruiser and/or battleship as wel?
Wait Mangozac released a Zeus light cruiser with the full resin hull. And later he worked together with (forgot) to make the cruiser: Mangozac did details and parts and the hull was 3D printed (really good quality), right?

Are the vanguard zeus ships based on the originals then?

And looking forward to ten more vessels. Yikey.

[Malika]

Regarding the Zeus ships, these are all the original designs that Mangozac did, so the Destroyers, Frigates, Light Cruisers, and Cruisers. The Cruiser was a model Mangozac did in collaboration with Armand (who used to be one of the early fellows who did some cool 3D printable BFG styled ships, sadly enough he dropped out of the game).

[horizon]

Ah, thanks.

[Malika]

Update time!

Ships News

After much thought I decided to dispense with the funding campaign and press ahead with self funding a bunch of the ships myself.

The Panthera frigate and Lynx destroyers previously manufactured in metal have now been slightly remodelled and remastered for resin casting. These three ships are now being  moved towards printing the masters and then moulding. Hope to see them re-released very early next year.

Zeus pattern vessels, the destroyer as you are probably aware has already been released. I have now received sample production castings of the cruiser, light cruiser and frigate which I have authorised to be manufactured ASAP, the casters predict a late November delivery date for the first batch of those. The Spear pattern prows will also be available around the same time.

Picture of all four ship types below.

[Lord Borak]

I saw these on the FB group. They're awesome. Although I'm not sure I'll be getting the Cruisers or Escorts as I already have my Voss fleet pretty much sorted. Although it's 100% likely that I will be grabbing a pair of light cruisers

Are there any intentions to do larger ships? Grandcruisers and/or Battleships?

[Malika]

I know John was looking for someone to do 3D printed versions of the prows. Perhaps he could commission that same person to do bigger stuff as well. Nothing sure of course since big ships tend to be a risky investment. One thing I can say is that the design work for a Battleship for the Battlegroup Helios range is almost ready.

[Lord Borak]

 

Oh god....... That's the best news I've ever had.

[Malika]

Oh god....... That's the best news I've ever had.

I've just seen a test print of the model...it's going to be huge!

[horizon]

How huge? We need pictures.

[Malika]

Not allowed to share any pictures of it yet. All I can say is that it's gonna be a whopper!

[horizon]

Understandable.

However, I hope it is not too big! The Helios cruisers are in size larger then the regular Imperial cruisers and as such can be easy used as either battlecruisers or even light battleships.

I fear a too large Helios Battleship will look odd next to the Emperor, Retribution, etc.

[Lord Borak]

To be honest, I'd want some slightly larger than an Imperial Battleship as a centre piece amongst GW Battleships. Although not so large as to be unusable.

I guess we'll see in due course!! This might distract me from Titanicus though dammit.   

[Malika]

The Zeus ships are out!!! Check the Vanguard Miniatures site.

[Malika]

So this just happened...

Novan Fleet – Zeus Pattern Frigates - £9.50

Zeus pattern frigates

Set contains:

3 x Zeus frigate hulls

2 x Zeus frigate component sprues with two prow options included for each ship

Resin cast kit

Model length approx. 41mms

Notes:

These frigates are traditional hand sculpted models so are not as uniform in detail as you find on CAD designed miniatures.
Models recommended for experienced modellers only.
All Zeus pattern ship models have been previously available from MangoZac at Resin Addicts and are now owned by Vanguard Miniatures.

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-fleet-zeus-pattern-frigates/


Novan Fleet – Zeus Pattern Light Cruiser - £11.00

Zeus Pattern Light Cruiser

Set contains:

1 x Zeus light cruiser components sprue (2 prow options)

1 x Zeus broadsides sprue

Resin cast kit

Model length approx. 75mms

Notes:

This light cruiser was a traditionally hand sculpted model and  so are not as uniform in detail as you find on CAD designed miniatures.
Model recommended for experienced modellers only.
All Zeus pattern ship models have been previously available from MangoZac at Resin Addicts and are now owned by Vanguard Miniatures.

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-fleet-zeus-pattern-light-cruiser/


Novan Fleet – Zeus Pattern Cruiser - £12.50

Zeus Pattern Cruiser

2 x Zeus cruiser components sprues (2 prow options included)

1 x Zeus pattern broadsides sprue

Resin cast kit

Model length approx. 93mms

Notes:

Models recommended for experienced modellers only.
All Zeus pattern ship models have been previously available from MangoZac at Resin Addicts and are now owned by Vanguard Miniatures.

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-fleet-zeus-pattern-cruiser/


Novan Fleet – Zeus Pattern Cruiser Broadsides - £4.00

Zeus pattern cruiser broadsides

A set of 6 broadsides modules in three variants.

Launch bays

Heavy turrets

Gun batteries

Resin cast set.

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-fleet-zeus-pattern-cruiser-broadsides/


Novan Fleet – Spear Pattern Cruiser Prows - £4.00

Spear Pattern Cruiser Prows

Set contains:

3 x variant Spear prows with antenna

Resin cast set.

https://vanguardminiatures.co.uk/shop/novan-fleet-spear-pattern-cruiser-prows/