Curious Constructs Kickstarter - Anti-Tank Lasercannon & Carriage

[SotonShades]

Looks good. However I won't be funding the kickstarter.

I reckon you would be better off doing a kickstarter for Curious constructs as a whole, rather than just trying to fund individual projects. As incentives you can offer more interesting ideas for larger donations, and once you start making a profit (which I'm sure you could from the quality of your designs) you can fund your own projects more easily.

[OrksOrksOrks]

Looks good. However I won't be funding the kickstarter.

I reckon you would be better off doing a kickstarter for Curious constructs as a whole, rather than just trying to fund individual projects. As incentives you can offer more interesting ideas for larger donations, and once you start making a profit (which I'm sure you could from the quality of your designs) you can fund your own projects more easily.

I dunno, i think I disagree, other hobby related KSs I've held back on because they ask a lot of money up front with no concrete delivery time, most video game ones are $10-$20 for the basic game, which i don't mind spending and waiting over a year, but $150 on miniatures that won't show up for 18 months? or more becuase they keep adding strecth goals? No thanks! I think Col. Gravis has done it right, and the great success of his project shows that, start small, with something you know you can deliver with in short time frame and aren't asking a lot of investment for.

[Col.Gravis]

SotonShades, Im glad you like the look of the kit. I can understand your point, and it is certainly is tempting to do things that way, I can see the appeal for raising a fairly chunky investment quickly without resorting to a business loan.

I could certainly show off the dozen's of projects which are underway already and would benefit from general funding like that, or reel off the list of ideas which are floating around in my head, some with concept designs, some without, or even go into how I'd really like to get into 3d printing, and possibly even the casting side for myself. If I was an individual seeking funding for a startup, or seeking to make a full time career out of it, it would make alot more sense in some respects.

That just does'nt sit right with me though, I'd be asking backers to essentially write me a blank cheque, not knowing exactly what their ultimately going to get in the long run for their investment, and definately not when. I'd much rather do a few targetted kickstarters like this, in line with what OrksOrksOrks says, with smaller goals and realisitic time frames where backers will know exactly what they're getting, and just as importantly, when they're going to get it.

In the long run it'll mean as an entity Curious Constructs will grow much slower then it could potentially. As a consequence other projects which I dont run through kickstarter will need to wait for me to have the funding to invest, some may even miss out altogether. However, as I've mentioned previously, this is a side line for me, a sort of extension of my hobby and not my full time job, nor would I want it to be in honesty.

[Blackcloud6]

I backed t. It looks cool!

[Col.Gravis]

Thanks for the support Blackcloud!

[Col.Gravis]

A nice little update!

First up are renders of the unlocked Rocket Launcher addition, designed by Faolan and mounted on Kit Burrows carriage, it is inspired by the 19th century Congreve Rocket Launcher.

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We've also added a new extra, a rugged little tractor unit ideal for shifting ammunition, or even towing the artillery pieces with an option hook. Another multi-part resin kit, designed by Faolan, it measure about 5.5cm in length.

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We've also added some new pledge reward options, and I can confirm that the Carriage and Anti-Tank Laser itself has now been printed - this should now be on show at Salute this weekend on the Zinge Industries stand!

[Col.Gravis]

A fairly self explanatory, but exciting, update, here is the printed master of the Anti-Tank Lasercannon.

[Col.Gravis]

Only five days left until the end of the campaign now, and here's another preview of the work in progress Autocannon design.

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[Mr.Pickelz]

These would make great Grot "Big Gunz" models, a little ork symbols here and there, and they would be fantastic. I would love to see an actual carrige model, those may work great for Grot Tank conversions.

[Col.Gravis]

How do you mean an actual carriage model Mr.Pickelz?

A couple more additions, first off a work in progress preview of the Tesla Cannon!



Secondly, we've added a final stretch goal, one last push to add a final weapon, though to keep it viable this one will be an extra addition pledgers will need to add to their pledge. It is still work in progress, but here is the Multiple Rocket Launcher!