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October SitRep 22Sep

Hello guys!Alright, good news are that ALL FOUR models are prelim done. I feel they look good enough to be released.I have read the comments to previous SitRep and have a following conclusions:1. Unfortunately, classic rifles (without pistol grip) will be out of options for this release. Reason for ...

October SitRep 18Sep

Hey guys!For now, the situation is following -Firstmodel is DONE (which doesn't sound like a big achievement, but trust me it is). I've decided to go tame on a folds to have more slim-fit look for both jeans and jacket. Not sure if it is a good thing, so you tell me.Secondmodel's pose is...

[OPEN POST] GOTHIC SERPENT - Somalia 1993's campaign news

TL:DR - campaign start moves to November, sculpting in progressHello everyone!Lately I've been hard at work preparing the Somalia campaign. As of now - two Rangers fireteams are ready and are in test-printing. I've attached the drafts of infosheets so you can check the sculpts and poses.Howe...

[OPEN POST] GOTHIC SERPENT - Somalia 1993's campaign first PW

Hello everyone!It is time to unveil the separate project I've been working on lately (for last months in my spare time).I aim to create a large set based on 1993s Battle of Mogadishu.Pre-marketing page on MMF should be open about September 16, with campaign itself starting October 2It will inclu...

[OPEN POST] 37 - September 2024 - Eastern European Deniables pt1

Aaaaand back to tracksuits we go!This time the vote chose the deniable assets working in Eastern Europe as a theme of this and next month!Clad in finest three (and also one and two) -striped tracksuits, armed with a variety of AK-based weapons from old but gold AKM to modern AK-104 with (also old bu...

September SitRep 25Aug

Hello guys!Today the update is basically all about numbers. No shiny pics, just lists of filesI've managed to finish and presupport all four models, yay!Two torso variants per body and from four to SEVEN weapon options per model. AK-47 to everyone! (c) C&C GeneralsWhat else to do? Heads, obvious...

September SitRep 22Aug

Hello guys!So, the good news are following - ALL FOUR models in "undercover" mode are done, yay!In next several days i will wrap up everything left (like heads and stuff) so release should be on time.I remind, that weapons poll is still alive FOR ONE DAY MORE, so feel free to vote!Cheers!

Mini-poll - weapon options

Hey guys!So long story short, I've been reached with a question sorta like "will anything western be in the set" so i wanted to check with you.Since i can't squish EVERY weapon i have in the set (because it is time-consuming work), we're gonna have to choose.There will be two opt...

September SitRep 18Aug

Hello guys!Good news is that two models are more-or-less done (just need to replace the boot sole for the sitting guy).Also - i will probably do also alternative torsos wearing plate carriers and warbelts, else the release will be a bit too low-profile and less usable i guess.That's it for now.C...

September SitRep 13Aug

Hey guys!~ Time for some news i guess, sorry for silence!First- i've remade AK-74 into AK-74M. Not a lot, but it is new handguard, new stock, new picattiny rail attachment and slightly improved overall proportionsSecond- in a couple of days i will finish the first model. I've decided to make...

[OPEN POST] 36 - August 2024 - Marksmen and Sharpshooters pt2

From small arms - to anti-materiel!This month continues the theme of marksman and sharpshooters, expanding the options available for setting up an overwatch or reinforcing assaulter unit.They're wearing a cool weather clothing (aside from one of female models) consisting of jackets with chest r...

September-October theme poll, ROUND TWO!

Alright! Deniables were super close to winning, but 48 is still not 50+.Let us start the second round with the choices being:2. Female operators (new theme)Well... operators but female. Plate carriers, assault panels/chest rigs, military uniforms, mix of western weapons.For Corporal will be a 4+4 mi...

September-October theme poll, let's go!

Hey guys!For this time I've prepared a bunch of "new" (not so, really) themes I've guessed you might like. If no - sorry... Anyway, let's go to voting!As always you can check the existing themes in the spreadsheet below to propose new ideas, which will appear in the future polls....

A general direction on themes - feedback poll

Hello everyone!As I've been preparing next poll, an idea struck me, that I've never made the poll to know the general sentiment on what themes would be preferable to majority of Patrons and followers so i can adjust polls.So, this poll is for that. Below you will find general themes I've...

August SitRep 21July

Hello!Alright the news are - I've finished the heads (which can be considered good) and still not finished fourth pose (because I've spent a lot of time fine-tuning it)Male heads are with beards and mustaches for this month, because why not?For female heads I've made an array of differen...

[OPEN POST] Loyalty rewards!

Hello everyone!If you are my Patron who read the birthday post or a smart person who reads ChargeBlog's newsfeed, you already know, that i introduce loyalty rewards.And if you read that for the first time - welcome ;)When the first reward comes out?Somewhere in the middle of SeptemberHow frequen...

August SitRep 18July

Hey!Alright so the news are - first girl is kind of done and Barrett is WIP but close to finish (need to add bipod, rear sight and some small fixes)I've got a comment that girl's legs are way too think compared to body. What do you guys think? Leave it be / make legs more slender / make body...

August SitRep 15July

Hey!The second dude is (almost) done! Only a couple of small fixes left (mostly with laces and hood), but nothing critical.I've also made the first sketches for the girls and tomorrow will start sculpting.For now i am on track (the plan is to finish most of the work until July 20 so i can also ...

August SitRep 13July

Hello guys!First pose done! I've decided to be pretty tame on jacket's folds, because of how "softly" thick fleece folds. He will mostly have folds on the back and under hands, which i think is alright. I'm in process of updating the second one too, tomorrow will start sculpting ...

August SitRep 10July

Hello!So, the news are - i've finished migration of releases to Cults today and now can return to making release (hurray)!I've make the decision on two poses. One will be one more sitting sniper, the second will be... also sitting but not very sniper . Next several days I'll be working o...

[OPEN POST] 35 - July 2024 - Marksmen and Sharpshooters

From close range - to long range!This month starts the theme of marksman and sharpshooters, providing much-needed precise support to any force.Clothed in combat shirts and range of pants and boots and carrying plate carriers and backpacks, they are armed with variety of arms making them usable in m...

The Octopus Day, three years of Patreon, and prospects of future

Hello guys!The yearly day of contemplation on the past and future is here, for those who are interested in behind the scene stuff.Today is day of numbers - it is my 33th birthday, my Patreon is 3 years old and i have left full-time job to fully dedicate myself to sculpting 4 months and 4 days ago.So...

July SitRep 2July

Hello guys!I truly hoped i can make release by today, but unfortunately that is not the thingGood news are that heads are done. I've remembered that some peoples wanted more European-looking guys with boonies and decided it might actually be a good idea to do the four boonies for Sergeant+. Hope...

July SitRep 29June

Hello guys!The last model is done, hurray!I am not sure if release will come before the 5-6 July though, because i want to prep myself something for birthday, as i usually do.But i will try to finish the release before 2July, because the only things left are heads and SVCh-54 rifle

July SitRep 27June

Hello everyone!One more models is basically done, this time in prone position. At first i had an idea of making it universal (rifle+MG) one, but unfortunately PKM, M240 and MG5 all have a very long fixed stocks (longer than fully extended rifle one), so i had to stick with the theme for the time bei...

Micro poll for August

Hey guys!Since i see some people having more ideas than a set of 4 minis can include, i thought maybe make this a two-months set?For August it might be:1-2 two female models (marksman/sniper + observer?)3-4 two guys wearing unzipped winter jackets OVER the armor (or maybe over chestrigs even). I don...

July SitRep 24June

Hello everyone!Second models is still WIP. I don't like how the trousers turned out to be, so tomorrow i'll get my Gen3 pants from the storage and try to figure out how it should look As you might notice, i've also slightly rotated the plate carrier to make its position a bit better. Unf...

July SitRep 22June

Hello everyone!Sorry for a prolonged silence, I've had a lot of backend stuff to process, from another batch of sanctions to total re-organization of how files interact between each other in "database" I'm slowly building for weapons and stuff for the sake of better and faster work i...

Small feedback poll - pouches and flexibility

Hey guys!So, there is a thing i wanted to discuss.It is no secret (i hope?) that i am a huge fan of modularity and fiddling around with making unique loadouts for each model. Because of that, i make some releases without embedded pouches (or with bare minimum, like the NAWE Octopods).However i also ...

German Cold War tank crews now live!

Hello everyone!One more non-Patreon release! This time isn't even anime!Jokes aside, the minis I've designed for BobMack3Ds Kickstarter that happened this winter are now available from MMFIf you wanted them but decided not to participate in KS - feel free to grab them.Patreon discount code i...