We did a survey recently and quite a few of you were unsure exactly what the (Multi-Shell) tag in our file names means!
Full written instructions of how to use Multi-Shell features in MeshMixer and Blender are here.
In the main image above you can see the Blue, Yellow and Orange elements - these are the Multi-Shell ...
2022-07-27 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Everyone!
On the Digital Forge we are all about kitbashing and conversions.
Many components in our monthly releases use standard joint systems and you can mix and match parts from across ranges.
You can also get really creative with rescaling and combining parts in new ways which our team hasn't thought of!
Discord User Cazboab recently posted photos in our discord of a truly terrifying mash up! >>
2022-07-21 10:57:50 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patrons,
Here are some preview renders for next month's download : August Corporate Security
We liked the two Corporate Security officers we designed for the current month so much that we decided an entire force was needed!
Extremely heavily equipped security officers on foot are useful, but if you need to get to the scene of the crime asap, you need some whee...
2022-07-18 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons!
EDIT : The poll is now closed, and we will announce results soon. We had almost 350 responses which is great!
This is a great representative sample, so keeping the poll open longer wouldn't change the results any significant amount.
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First a quick heads up - we will soon be announcing details of a digital kit bashing competition! If you haven't yet taken the tim...
2022-07-11 14:58:30 +0000 UTC View PostDear Patrons,
Here is the download for Patrons signed up in July.
Previous month's packs are available to purchase on the Anvil Industry website, a 40% discount can be found in the welcome post here https://www.patreon.com/posts/start-here-get-36925853
Please note that the links will be live until midday (London, GMT) on the last day of the month.<...
2022-07-06 16:21:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Patrons,
For July, we are following up our first CyberPunk set (focused on street gangs) with a set of more Corporate themed miniatures!
This month's set is mostly character driven but there are also some modular parts available.
For $10 you get 20 different miniatures!
2022-06-27 16:42:00 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patreons,
It's soon time to head back to Cyber City!
Back in November 2020 we released a cyberpunk set focused on street gangs and underworld characters.
Next month's set will expand our cyberpunk range with characters from a wealthy corporation, and the security operatives who keep them safe when they venture out of their towering office blocks!
2022-06-20 08:37:37 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patrons,
We packed a lot of poses and options into this month's main download, but there were a few components we didn't get finished, and a few ideas we wanted to sculpt.
We've put the extra components into a Booster Pack which is available now on our website and MMF.
Your 40% discount will always work.
For a limited time, until the end of June, we are offering a 65% discount using special coupon: CRISIS.
Get the pack on o...
2022-06-17 19:04:47 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons,
Thanks once again if you were able to fill out our big survey a few weeks ago. We’ve spent a lot of time as a team thinking about what you’ve said and your feedback has been very helpful.
Below are the important changes we will be making over the coming weeks and months.
If you are interested, you will find a summary of key results from the survey questions further down this update.
We hope that the vast majority of you will be happy...
2022-06-05 09:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
You'll find the main Render post with cinematic renders showing the kind of models you can assemble here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/66998390
Above, you can see the individual components which are supplied Pre-Supported.
The Single Piece Commando figures in most cases just require a choice of helmet/the appropriate arm. They are all still multishell, so you can easily make edits - we recommend...
2022-06-03 09:14:57 +0000 UTC View PostDear Patrons,
Here is the download for Vanguard patrons signed up in June.
Previous month's packs are available to purchase on the Anvil Industry website, a 40% discount can be found in the welcome post here https://www.patreon.com/posts/start-here-get-36925853
Please note that the links will be live until midday (London, GMT) on the last day of the month.&...
2022-06-03 08:33:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Because we are always hugely short on time in the Anvil studios, we decided to scale the zombies from May's download pack before printing, so that we could paint an entire horde!
If you have been signed up in May and received the download pack, then you can rescale and re-support those files to create your own 15mm army!
If that sounds too much like hard work, we have also made a 15mm download pack which is available to buy now on the Anvil website and MyMiniFactory.
T...
2022-05-31 13:28:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons,
-BREACH AND CLEAR-
Anyone signed up in June will be authorised to deploy the Pan-Continental Republics Elite Commando Strike Team, armed and equipped to achieve any objective in fast paced urban combat situations!
The Commandos were one of our favorite Afterlife Units and it's great that we can bring them back as an updated digital kit!
You'll g...
2022-05-28 17:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
We hope that by now your modelling desk is teeming with the undead!
If you are wondering how you can possibly paint them all, Sonic Sledgehammer has some top tips, though appears genuinely disgusted at times!!
-Team Anvil
2022-05-27 18:59:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons,
For critically important CQB missions you need an elite team of specialist operatives, and the Republic Commandos, deploying next month (June) on Patreon, are trained and equipped to achieve almost any objective!
Here are some previews of what you can expect! Look out for a full "everything you get" post soon.
2022-05-20 18:14:23 +0000 UTC
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Exciting news, from now on we will share previous download packs on MyMiniFactory!
We will soon be sharing more results/decisions as a result of the recent Big Survey, but this is a first step because a lot of you mentioned MMF as a good option for distribution and promotion to potential new Patrons.
In addition to providing a Sync link during the month, valid up to midday (London, GMT) on the last day, after each month we will send you an invite to redeem the dow...
2022-05-18 12:14:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons,
When there's no more room in hell, then the dead will walk your tabletop!
Our theme for MAY is Zombies, and you get a huge hoard!
If you've recently filled in our survey you'll know we are looking at viable ways to offer both single piece AND modular multi-part miniatures to appeal to a wider audience.
This month we've done all the sculpting work for both styles. This means you get $15 worth of content for $9! 2022-04-29 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons
If you've already filled in our big survey, thank you very much!
If you've not yet filled out the survey, we would really appreciate it if you could take 10 minutes to do so. You'll find the link in your Private Messages.
The survey includes a download link to a Bonus Pack of Zombie Fighting Accessories, which will come in handy next month!
2022-04-28 16:46:35 +0000 UTC
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Dear Patrons,
This is our most important update since launch, as we are considering making some fairly significant changes to the way we run the project, and we value your views!
Thanks for your support on the journey so far, and for taking a few minutes to read this - we don't want to take too much of your precious printing and painting time!
The Short Version (or scroll to below the image for the more detailed version):
Another great painting tutorial from Sonic Sledgehammer Studio, this time using a Unity Guard mini from this month's download pack to show off some leather and smoke painting tips and tricks.
Also is it just us or are these videos super relaxing?
2022-04-22 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Next month, the dead are rising!
We have sold resin zombies for a few years, and they are useful in a whole range of different game settings, so it was an obvious choice to release them as a digital kit!
As well as "remastered" existing sculpts we also have a large number of brand new miniatures, and some modular metal fence sections which are useful even in ...
2022-04-20 16:50:28 +0000 UTC View Post
The Unity Council and Pan-Continental Republic sculpts we have been releasing through Patreon recently are from a skirmish game called Afterlife we released through Anvil Industry back in 2013 - some of you may remember it!
We had to pause development of the game a few years ago to focus on the Regiments miniatures range, and we withdrew the resin range at the start of the pandemic so we could focus on our core lines, but the Digital Forge has given us the oppor...
2022-04-13 16:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons,
April's Patreon release is another two units that originated in our sci-fi skirmish game Afterlife. We paused development on the game a couple of years ago, but we are now resculpting and releasing the minis through Patreon!
If you're considering attempting to challenge the iron rule of the Unity Council within their Hyper Cities - think carefully, because you'll be up against some of the Council's most elite and loyal forces!
For April,...
2022-04-05 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons,
March is nearly here, so here is a preview of what's coming early next month!
Adding to the Ajax and Tracer Mech suits we released in February, here are two more Unity Council Units.
Featuring trenchcoats over sturdy body armour and anonymous visored helmets, the Unity Guard are the Councils feared internal military police force, tasked wit...
2022-03-30 07:16:40 +0000 UTC View PostDear Patrons,
Here are the downloads for Vanguard patrons signed up in March.
Previous month's packs are available to purchase on the Anvil Industry website, a 40% discount can be found in the welcome post here https://www.patreon.com/posts/start-here-get-36925853
Please note that the links will be live until midday (GMT) on the last day of the month. It will th...
2022-03-15 21:28:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons,
Thanks for your patience while we put this months pack together. We hope to be back to our regular start of the month download schedule from April onward.
We managed to get the full set test printed - our minimalist hand made supports are very reliable and easy to clean up!
The Theme for March is Alien Mercenaries - We've put together a motley c...
2022-03-15 21:26:05 +0000 UTC View Post
EDIT: This is an early version of the 'everything you get' post, for the NEW UDPATED version with more details and better renders, please go here :
https://www.patreon.com/posts/63840560
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Dear Patrons
Thanks for your patience!
We are putting the finishing touches to this months down...
2022-03-09 20:39:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons,
Apologies for the late preview, our workflow is still rather behind schedule but we hope to be back to normal by the end of March.
We anticipate the March download being ready by the 14th - thanks for your patience!
The theme for March is Alien Mercenaries - you can expect a rag tag band of well armed Alien character models with huge variety in style and equipment, but generally well suited to any sci-fi game featuring non humanoid models.
... 2022-02-28 18:43:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Another fantastic painting tutorial from Sonic Sledgehammer, if you have some printed Ajax Mechs on the table and you're not sure where to start, there are some great tips and tricks in here to get a nice weathered look and make the most of all the armour plating.
2022-02-24 16:19:59 +0000 UTC View PostDear Patrons,
Here are the downloads for Vanguard patrons signed up in February.
Previous month's packs are available to purchase on the Anvil Industry website, a 40% discount can be found in the welcome post here https://www.patreon.com/posts/start-here-get-36925853
Please note that the links will be live until midday (GMT) on the last day of the mon...
2022-02-18 18:27:20 +0000 UTC View Post