The Lion's Tower

<h2 style="">Welcome to The Lion’s Tower!&nbsp;</h2><h2 style="">A community for those embarking on a miniature sculpting journey!</h2>The Lion's Tower has been around since 2016, producing high quality miniatures for wargaming and roleplay games. We initially launched our range in cast resin, but later moved into the STL market. Now we offer both resin and STL format miniatures to our customers all over the world. Whether you are an RPG gamer, a wargamer or just a miniature enthusiast, we have minis that will suit you.Sculptor Dan Kelly has 34+ years in the wargaming hobby and is a true miniatures enthusiast! A lifetime of experience in painting and sculpting models specifically to grace the tabletop gives the Lions Tower a unique edge ensuring miniatures that not only look great in the renders but also print and paint wonderfully and look great on the tabletop!As of January 2024, we are no longer offering STL files with our monthly subscription, instead moving towards education and information in sculpting miniatures using zbrush (though a lot of the principles and theory can be applied to any software). Subscribers will have early access to tutorial videos, access to our component library which contains a plethora of items to enhance your sculpts or use as a starting point to save you time (something you'll see me doing often in my live streams). I'm offering you the benefit of my 34+ years in the miniatures hobby - 34+ years painting and gaming, and 20+ years of miniature sculpting experience. Ask Me Anything - nothing is off the table.<h1 style="">HOW DOES IT WORK?</h1><h2 style="">MINIATURES:</h2>You can buy our STL files and Resin miniatures with a significant discount (new codes posted monthly) on our webstore <a href="https://thelionstower.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://thelionstower.com</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0653/3631/2034/files/Mercenary_Company_Group.jpg?v=1664475236" title=""> Our workflow has changed significantly this year and as such we are no longer able to "keep up with the Jones's" on Patreon.&nbsp;&nbsp; Because of this new workflow and a heavy amount of client work, we will no longer be committing to release new miniatures each month under the burden of Patreon deadlines. We'll still be doing regular releases and subscribers can use their discount to get them at a preferred price.<h2 style="">Livestreams</h2>Dan has been doing a lot more live streams through our Twitch channel (<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/the_lions_tower" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.twitch.tv/the_lions_tower</a>) - also simultaneously streamed on our Facebook page and Youtube channel too. Some of the sculpts are for our own range and some are for clients (with their permission). The Streams are run as interactive design sessions with viewers able to interact in real time and make suggestions and requests. <img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0653/3631/2034/files/Twitch_screen_grab.jpg?v=1663688781" title=""> Throughout the stream, Dan will talk about the process, techniques and decision making that is going on at the time (as well as general chat and small talk). You will get an insight into the creation process and have the opportunity to learn from Dan and ask questions about sculpting, mould making, casting, the industry as a whole and whatever else is in your head needing answers!<h2 style="">Zbrush Tuition&nbsp;</h2>There are a limited number of personal zbrush sculpting tuition tiers available.&nbsp; To make use of these You will need a working copy of Zbrush and a pc or laptop on which to use it.&nbsp; We will connect through Discord and there will be a few hours of 1-1 training each month followed by an assignment. The assignment will be reviewed and feedback given to help deliver constant improvement. Training slots will be based around GMT timings, but evenings can also be arranged, with all slots needing to be booked at the start of the month and MUST be used within the month.<h2 style="">Miniature Design&nbsp;Consultation</h2>Our Consultation tier gives you 2 hours a month of 1-1 time to get Dan to review your work and offer critique and suggestions for improvement.&nbsp; This can be of particular use to you if you are making models that are to be cast but he will also help you to make sure your models are scaled correctly and optimised for 3d printing as well as for your chosen method of production if it is not just 3d printed!&nbsp; Consultation slots&nbsp;will be based around GMT timings, but evenings can also be arranged, with all slots needing to be booked at the start of the month and MUST be used within the month.<blockquote style=""><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0653/3631/2034/files/ifrit_on_supports.jpg?v=1666964064" title=""></blockquote><h2 style="">Discounts</h2>As a subscriber, we offer you a 40% regular discount on all STL file purchases in our web store, as well as a 20% discount off resin miniatures.&nbsp; We also offer free worldwide shipping with minimum order values of £75 and a free miniature of the month with order over £40.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2 style=""></h2><h2 style="">Welcome Pack</h2>As always, there's the Welcome pack of 13 minis too which is now all pre-supported and also included for all new subscribers.&nbsp; These will also be added to your MMF Library with the files the month that you join <img src="https://cdn2.myminifactory.com/assets/images/static-page/7e8039ef-welcome-pack.jpg" title=""><h2 style="">Component Library</h2>Gold tier Patrons also have unlimited access to my component library which grows each month with new items that I make and they can be used to customise your models - new heads, weapons, accessories, basing details etc - you'll find it all in here! Keep your eyes out for the new post each month that details the new contents that have been added.<h2 style="">COMMUNITY</h2>you can join my Discord community using the link below to share pictures of your work in progress, completed pieces&nbsp; <a href="https://discord.gg/GQTXfqU" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">DISCORD - THE LIONS TOWER</a> Also, please join the Lion Tower Community Group on Facebook to share your prints, paint jobs, conversions and be part of a friendly and supportive community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/198887967277124/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">THE LIONS TOWER COMMUNITY GROUP</a><h2 style="">LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTING MINIS</h2>I've been 3D printing in resin since 2016 and have learned a lot in that time. All of the models I make are provided both unsupported and pre-supported, with supports carefully and professionally designed in <a href="https://mango3d.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lychee Slicer</a>.&nbsp; LYS files provided so you can scale up or down as required.&nbsp; Whether you're new to 3D printing, are running a print on demand store and want to make your life easier, or you are just looking to up your game, please come and learn from me and benefit from all lessons I've learnt and the mistakes I've made over the years so you won't have to suffer the same fate!Want to learn about supporting your own miniatures? Please feel free to request a training session and I'll be happy to explain the in's and outs. Do you have some miniatures that need supporting? We offer a professional support service so you can offer your customers the best supports possible, Want to see how well these supports print and clean up?&nbsp;Check out the video below<iframe width="666" height="374" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wGPmUdAVF8o" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0"></iframe><h2 style=""></h2><h2 style="">WHO ARE WE?</h2>Dan Kelly I am a full time sculptor and business owner of the Lion's tower.&nbsp; I have been painting miniatures since 1989, sculpting with epoxy putty since 1990, and sculpting miniatures digitally since 2010.&nbsp; I'm very lucky to be able to say that what you see here is my full time profession.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hayley Kelly My Wife Hayley left a 15 year teaching career in 2021 to join the Lion's Tower as Business Manager, dealing with the admin and accounts, advertising, renders etc to make sure I can focus on delivering some of the best models I can make! We have&nbsp; 2 wonderfully characterful children (Jacob and Willow).&nbsp; I've personally been collecting and painting miniatures since I was 5 years old.&nbsp;&nbsp; I took up sculpting in the first place to be able to inject some personality and a sense of dynamic movement into miniatures, and you'll find this is a common feature through my work.&nbsp; By becoming a Patron you are supporting an independent artist and helping me to continue doing what I love, so thank you in advance. My time is limited with a young family, and balancing their needs with work can be tough at times (especially in these trying times) but I am always happy to talk shop when it comes to miniatures!&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm also a professional 3d printer since 2016 so I am well versed in resin printing and always happy to help out and offer advice where I can!<h2 style="">IMPORTANT: Terms and Conditions of use All files downloaded from Patreon are meant for you as Patron only.&nbsp; If someone asks for a copy of the model, please send them here to get them to subscribe. The more subscribers I get, the better value you will all get for your money.&nbsp; By downloading the content from this page you accept this Agreement and agree to be bound by its provisions. </h2><h2 style="">If you do not accept or agree with these terms, please do not download it. </h2><h2 style="">Terms of use are as follows: STL files and library components are for personal use only. Print as many as you want for your own use, but please do not sell or otherwise distribute them.&nbsp; You may modify the STL files for your own personal use, but you may not upload the modified file to any platform to allow others to download it. </h2><h2 style="">If you'd like to use the component library items in a commercial sculpt, please contact me directly first for permission. </h2><h2 style="">All models are sculpted to 32mm scale unless otherwise stated.&nbsp; You may print at different scales if you wish but please note when publishing images that the original sculpt is designed and detailed a 32mm mini so some details may not print well or look good if scaled up or down. &nbsp; All miniatures produced by me are not to be redistributed on in any digital format on any platform (including but not exclusive to Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, Kickstarter, other Patreon Accounts, Thingiverse and other sales platforms and forms of social media etc.) [Merchants only] Prints of miniatures may be sold if you are a current subscriber to the Guild Merchant tier.&nbsp; Monthly subscription to this tier includes a lifetime licence for the products released in the month.&nbsp;&nbsp; [Merchants only] Prints must be branded with the Adventurers Guild logo and may not be rebranded with your own company logos.&nbsp;&nbsp; [Merchants only] Prints supplied to customers must be shipped completely cleaned of all residual resin, have all support material removed and be fully cured.&nbsp; Models under 80mm in height must be printed solid, and where it is deemed necessary to hollow larger models, adequate vent and drainage holes must be included in the print, with a guarantee that the interior is free of any uncured resin and is fully cured.&nbsp;&nbsp; if you publish any images you using the miniatures you have gotten from here, please take the time to put a link back to my website, Patreon, Facebook etc so that others can find me - the more subscribers I get, the better value for money you all get!&nbsp; All copyrights belong to Lion Tower Miniatures. NO rights are assigned or transferred to the end-user in the act of subscribing. My designs are protected by intellectual property laws.</h2>

Free

Subscribing to our Silver Tier grants you access to our STL welcome pack and early access to tutorial videosIn this tier you have access to the following:<ul><li>Access to our STL welcome pack</li><li>20% discount on my resin miniatures and 40% off STL files at <a href="https://www.thelionstower.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.thelionstower.com</a></li><li>Engagement with Dan on the Live Streams - decide the fate of the range!</li><li>work in progress updates</li><li>Voting in polls</li><li>Early Access to tutorials and videos (not applicable to live streams)</li><li>Access to the Discord Server</li></ul>

Silver

This tier has access to the component library in addition to a standing store discount and early access to all tutorial videos<ul><li>Welcome Pack</li><li>Access to the Component Library</li><li>Access to our Welcome Pack</li><li>20% off all Resin Miniatures and 40% off all STL files at <a href="https://www.thelionstower.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.thelionstower.com</a></li><li>Work in progress updates</li><li>Voting in polls</li><li>30 day exclusive early access of exclusive tutorials and videos</li><li>Access to the Discord Server</li></ul>

Gold (Founder)

This tier has access to the component library in addition to a standing store discount and early access to all tutorial videos<ul><li>Welcome Pack</li><li>Access to the Component Library</li><li>Access to our Welcome Pack</li><li>20% off all Resin Miniatures and 40% off all STL files at <a href="https://www.thelionstower.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.thelionstower.com</a></li><li>Work in progress updates</li><li>Voting in polls</li><li>30 day exclusive early access of exclusive tutorials and videos</li><li>Access to the Discord Server</li></ul>

Gold

This tier entitles you to 2 hours per month of 1:1 time with Dan to go through Zbrush orientation, sculpting techniques, reviews and critique of your own work and anything else that you feel will help you to develop your skills as a digital sculptor.You must have a valid copy of zbrush in order to make full use this tier, though questions around miniature design and stylisation which are not software specific may also be used.Your time slot must be booked in as far in advance as possible with Dan and must be used within the month as rolling them over would cause huge issues with scheduling

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