Trench Crusade, a miniatures game that immerses players in a grimdark alternate timeline.
Trench Crusade is an upcoming skirmish-scale tabletop miniatures game that immerses players in a grimdark alternate timeline. In this world, a heretical group of Templars unleashed the forces of Hell during the First Crusade, leading to an eternal war that by 1914 has devolved into brutal trench warfare. The game is a collaboration between acclaimed concept artist Mike Franchina and sculptor James Sherriff, promising a rich narrative experience supported by highly detailed 32mm miniatures.
A key player in bringing Trench Crusade to life is Zealot Miniatures, the UK-based company known for its high-end miniature casting services. Zealot is handling the manufacturing of the miniatures for this new game using SiOCAST technology, a cutting-edge plastic injection system that merges the advantages of silicone mold flexibility with the efficiency of injection molding.
SiOCAST is revolutionizing how miniatures are made—allowing for high-detail production with rapid turnaround, reduced costs, and safer materials. This in-house production system empowers studios like Zealot to manufacture miniatures at a competitive scale while retaining intricate design fidelity that would be lost with traditional plastic or resin casting.
This technology is ideal for manufacturing Trench Crusade Factions because it combines the benefits of traditional injection molding with the flexibility of silicone molds, allowing for intricate designs and undercuts that are challenging to achieve with metal molds. The result is miniatures that maintain the artist desired details while being more durable and less brittle than those produced through conventional resin casting or 3D printing.
Why SiOCAST?
The advantages of SiOCAST for Trench Crusade and Zealot Miniatures are numerous:
Incredible detail and matte finish: The SiOres material has a non-shiny surface that enhances shadows and details, giving miniatures the “WOW effect” that metallic finishes often obscure.
Fast production: SiOCAST is up to 10x faster than resin casting and 50x faster than 3D printing, enabling quick delivery for campaigns and retail releases.
Durability: The resulting miniatures are more shock and drop-resistant than their metal or resin counterparts, ideal for gaming pieces that see heavy use.
Color variety: Miniatures can be produced in different colors straight from the mold, which can help differentiate units without painting.
Toy-safe and non-toxic: SiOres is EN-71 compliant, making it safe for both production staff and end users.
Eco-friendly: The process produces minimal waste, and both the silicone molds and the plastic material can be recycled or reused.
A Kickstarter Ready for the Trenches
With Zealot Miniatures producing the miniatures and SiOCAST technology driving the manufacturing, Trench Crusade is poised for a successful Kickstarter launch and beyond. Backers can expect high-quality, durable figures that stay true to the artists’ original vision—without the delays or fragility often associated with traditional resin production.
By leveraging the latest in miniature manufacturing, Trench Crusade isn’t just telling a story of alternate-history warfare—it’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in tabletop production.
🔗 Learn more about Trench Cruzade Kickstarter campaign.
For a closer look at one of the miniatures produced using SiOCAST technology, check out the unboxing video of the Communicant Anti-Tank Hunter below:
🔗 Learn more about Zealot Miniatures and their casting services at: https://zealotminiatures.com/injection-moulding
