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Author: | CyberShadow [ Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Casting and making your own miniatures |
I guess that it was only a matter of time. With SG support dropping, and home casting kits becoming easier and cheaper, people were always going to start making their own. In general, I think that this is great. However, I am less convinced that GW will agree. There are, essentially, two types of casting happening. The first is a direct copy of a pre-produced miniature. This is not permitted on these boards. Even where the original is out of date or out of production. If you wish to do this kind of thing, please dont go into the details here. This site fully supports the IP rights of GW and any other company. The second is a miniature inspired by a concept or background article, or is an existing miniature in a different scale. Please be aware that the original company owns the concept designs, and the actual design if a miniature is produced at, for example, 28mm. If you have built your own miniature, then this is great, and we would really like to see what you have done. Do not use this site to generate interest or to place orders for copies of miniatures for sale, unless you are sure that you own the copyright to these miniatures. The casting of miniatures, even for home use, where you do do not own the IP of the model/design is not permitted on these boards. Thanks. |
Author: | nealhunt [ Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Casting and making your own miniatures |
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