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January SitRep 12Jan

Hello guys!Second model is finished! I've made a "beauty render" with them using heads from Criminals release, hope you like it!I'll review the pose for the third one today and will start working on him tomorrow. He will have not-puffy jacket with a thick hoodie underneath. For alt t...

January SitRep 09Jan

Hello everyone!So... i woke up from NY holidays (3 days unnoticeably extended to 7, oops) and started prepping the Jan release.First pose is already done. The classic one for a guard or general non-combat, he will have pre-loaded SMERSH worn underneath the warm vest as an alt torsoSecond pose is in ...

Happy New Year! Conclusion of 2024

Hello everyone!Finally a New Year post to tell the 2024 goodbye. From a pov of me as a person behind of this Patreon - this was a good year!1. I've been active for whole 12 months (yaaay!) thanks to not getting sick!2. I've introduced Loyalty rewards! I really hope you liked them and pretty ...

Remembering the boys - 30th anniversary of First Chechen War Memorial Figure

The boys were dying terribly,The boys were dying simply, And not each was beautiful,And not everyone was tall.But when they looked at me,These dusty human eyes,Not like a bird, and not like a sheep,Like humans they were warming me.DDT - Patsany (in my translation)Hello everyone!This time, the New Ye...

January SitRep

Hello everyone!Writing this just to not keep you in the dark.For now, the Jan release is in a stage of "poses preliminary decided", but no sculpting is actually done yet.In last several days i've been doing the small bonus for those who backed Gothic Serpent, plus i want to finish one mo...

[OPEN POST] Loyalty reward for 6 months - DELIVERED!

Prepared to dieFearful technologyFaceless mercenaryMerchant of war(c) Bolt Thrower - MercenaryHello everyone! The second loyalty pack has been delivered.A good beginning for a good Friday i guess!REGARDING LOYALTY REWARDS DELIVERY - if you are sure you have been Corporal or higher tier for (X number...

6Months Loyalty Reward preview

Hello guys!So, over last few days i've tried too speed up as much as possible. Both AT Deniables are now more-or-less done. Tomorrow i plan to make heads and presupport them.Like i've announced, there will be two models - one with RPG-7 with PG-7VM/VS warhead (and couple of extra rockets has...

[OPEN POST] 40 - December 2024 - US Inmates and rioters pt2

A continuation of last month theme - this time even more armed and even angrier!For this release I've focused on armed minis because in last set two were unarmed and cuffed, and also added a big bad "centerpiece" mini. He is huge, he is buff, he is angry and he has a weapon option for an...

December SitRep 9Dec

Hello guys!The plan was to have models done by today to start presupporting, but it would be too easy. Fifth model is still WIP (because i could not decide on how to proceed) - his upper torso and waist are NOT definitive, because i need to make head first and merge it with torso, but you can get a ...

December SitRep 6Dec

Hello guys!Almost a week without sitrep, but now a bigger oneTwo more models done, one more to go (i'll try to make him this weekend but i'm still considering the pose options)One is less agitated, another one is aggressive and borderline tacticool, but i've decided that it still might b...

January-February theme poll!

Hey everyone!I've convinced myself that I'll not "manage the democracy" this time, so the poll will be held as usual. However devil is in the details.We can call it "the poll of addons" with basically just one completely new theme, but maybe it is not necessarily a bad thing ...

December SitRep 1Dec

Hello everyone!The winter has come! Release is not, unfortunately, but I'm working on it.Second model is done, i wanted calm dude - i made calm dude. He will be a good pair for "leader" from previous pack i guess.Also as a side note - I've distributed November release via MMF to ever...

December SitRep 28Nov

Hello guys!I've spent some time doing the milestone heads for Gothic Serpent and then slacking o... mhm, i mean studying the references, of course studying the references!But this release will also be tiny bit late (i hope not three weeks late though, that was unexpected and unwelcome).Jokes asi...

6M Loyalty rewards announce

Hello everyone!An announce in addition to release!Theme for 6 month Loyalty reward is now set, and thanks to largest part of voters supporting it - it will be an AT crew for my Eastern Europe Deniables.I aim to make it late December (around Christmas) and it will include two models - RPG-7 grenadier...

39 - November 2024 - US Inmates and Rioters, pt1

New month, new release, new theme!This time the theme is extremely far from "normal" for me, but such is the power of democracy!Five American prisoners in different states - from "shackled hand and foot" to "armed to the teeth and clad in a vest looted from security"For the c...

November SitRep 15Nov

Hello guys!Alright, the news are good - i've made all the heads for this month. Tomorrow i'll start presupporting models and probably on Monday release will be finally done (fingers crossed).Some ppl asked me for meme heads, so i've made two easily recognizable ones. The rightmost in the...

Halloween sets are now available from MMF!

Not much to add to title. All three sets for Halloween are now available for those, who missed them but still want to get.ATTENTION: is you were Patron during October 2022 - you will receive the 2022 to your library this weekend. You do not need to buy it again.https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3...

November SitRep 11Nov

Hello everyone!I wish i could say release is done but guess what? Exactly, it isn't.I've slightly reworked the chained guy (made his back a bit more believable) and made handgun dude (i feel the pose is pretty good now, gangsta enough). The handgun guy is also will MAYBE get a pistol option...

November SitRep 09Nov

Hello guys!Some news on the progress of release.Third model is "sorta" done. I have received some criticism regarding the first two "not looking prisoner-ish enough", so third guy comes with a slightly remade robe worn over pants. It also means the lower part of his shirt will have t...

Gothic Serpent - last 24h for early bird!

Hello everyone!My MyMiniFactory Frontier "Gothic Serpent" dedicated to operation of same name is live for almost a day and is heading towards first stretch goal:https://www.myminifactory.com/frontier/gothic-serpent-modular-wargaming-miniatures-3175In the meantime - there is still 24h left fo...

November SitRep 03Nov

Hello guys!To break the awkward silence - two first models are (more or less) done. I've decided not to post on Friday because i had another delay, but at least now i can show something.One is classic "pointing guy with a rifle" who will probably also get an armored vest version (and obv...

Future loyalty rewards feedback collection

Hello guys!While I'm working on November release (yes, i do, sorry for all the delays and stuff, first PVs will be around Friday)i also want to share with you my personal ideas on "what would i like to add as a loyalty rewards" to see if you also like it or not.IMPORTANT - it is not a vo...

November SitRep 22Oct

Hello everyone!I've decided to write this post to address the issue of not having any sitreps for almost two weeks.As it might be obvious, lately I've been fully loaded with Somalian campaign. It will take 2-3 days more to wrap everything up, upload to MMF and be ready for the campaign's...

Gothic Serpent MMF Frontier - Pre-marketing is now open!

Hello everyone!A good news today - my campaign dedicated to Operation Gothic Serpent is going to start November 7th!Get notified when it launches via premarketing link below!https://www.myminifactory.com/frontier/gothic-serpent-modular-wargaming-miniatures-3175

November-December theme ROUND TWO!

Till the last moment i thought the choice will be between inmates and French, but nope, female operators are doing as great as everLet's go to second round then!Options to choose from:1. Female operatorsWell... operators but female. Plate carriers, assault panels/chest rigs, military uniforms, m...

November-December theme poll - time to vote!

Hey guys!I've realized that poll is not launched yet, so let's fix this.There will be some new and some pre-existing options, so feel free to choose.As always you can check the existing themes in the spreadsheet below to propose new ideas, which will appear in the future polls. Also - if i d...

Somalia(ns) campaign open poll - choose the way!

Hello everyone!Doing this open poll to have a proper feedback before i start to sculpt Somalians for Gothic Serpent campaign.Given the ragtag nature of Somalian militia, i am currently stuck between two extremities when considering the torso and legs connection:1. Do it the "traditional" way...

[OPEN POST] 38 - October 2024 - Eastern European Deniables pt2

Hello everyone!Theme of deniable assets working in Eastern Europe continues.Just like the last month, they wear classic three-striped tracksuits, several types of pants and are armed with variety of AK-based weapons. As it was suggested by one of Patrons, I've also added SVDS sniper rifle and Sa...

[OPEN POST] Loyalty reward for 3 months - DELIVERED!

Shattered defenses now aloneCover the tactical withdrawalOutgunned, outnumberedThough never outclassed(c) Bolt Thrower - Anti-tankFAST UPD - thanks to one of Patrons messaging me, i have noticed that certain number of people did not receive the pack despite qualifying for it.It has been sent now. If...

Loyalty reward SitRep 25Sep

Hello guys!Last couple of days i've been trying to figure out what to do with loyalty reward.Current situation is following - 1.I will have to remake Panzerfaust 3, as current model is not high enough quality for level i aim to. It is easiest part.2.Pzf3 and RPG-7 shooting poses will require sli...