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July-August theme poll, ROUND TWO - FIGHT

Alright so, given that numbers do not grow, i think everyone who WANTED to vote - already did it.So, let's start the round 2, where we are going to have two candidates:2. Marksmen and sharpshooters - ONE MONTH THEME (new theme)Not exactly "snipers", no ghillie suits for these guys. Will ...

Some more stuff for those who are interested

Hello everyone!Long story short - I've released a couple more minis, but... they're anime... but with separate heads compatible with the rest... but anime... whatever.However i've decided here will not a much harm to notify those who might be interested.In case you like them or just want...

[OPEN POST] 34 - June 2024 - Combat Octopods NAWE pt2

"Out of the darkness the Octopods strike!~"This month continues the theme of Western-style close-range shock troopsThey keep the same high level of armor protection and are equipped with plentiful load of ammo and frag grenades to flush out any opposition. The fresh addition to this release ...

July-August theme poll - go!

Hey guys!Release will probably be tomorrow (I'm grinding through last-minute fixes and supports for FOURTH day in a row, sorry) so let's start our votingAs always you can check the existing themes in the spreadsheet below to propose new ideas, which will appear in the future polls. Also - if...

June SitRep 26May

Hey everyone!Hope you are having a good weekend.I have finally finished all models and will spend the next few days preparing heads, supports and stuff.I hope you'll like both poses.Cheers!

June SitRep 22May

Hello,So, the second model is done and much happier with this one. I think they will make a good pair with first pose (still not reworked but i already know what I've done wrong)And a little peek behind the curtain on the last pic - the changes of concept and progression of pose from V1 to V4. D...

June SitRep 20May

Hello everyone!Progress is slower than i hoped it will be, but i'm still somewhere around schedule.First pose is...kinda...doneI'm not totally happy with the arms, as his forearms look kinda thin-ish (are they?) compared to biceps, plus his shoulders feel lower than they should be, so probab...

June SitRep 17May

Hello everyone!A little to report, but i hope you will like itFirst of all - sketches of first three poses are decided, fourth is still in considerationSecond - NOW WE HAVE SCAR-H! I thought it might be a good addition to arsenal because it fully meets the theme Tomorrow will start working on rescul...

[OPEN POST] 33 - May 2024 - Combat Octopods North America and Western Europe branch

"Area cleared, Boss. QRF out."A new release is out, and this one bring a lot of new stuff!This release features a new branch of my fictional Combat Octopods PMC - their North American and Western Europe part. Working closely with police, CT and SWAT teams, they specialize in brutal CQB firef...

May SitRep 04May

Hello everyone! Hope you having a good weekend!So, last model is pretty much done, he is in relaxed "sentry" pose and plate carrier with a bit different loadout.Tomorrow i will return to previous release for a day to upload March and April to MMF and hopefully by 08May release will be done.W...

May SitRep 02May

Hello everyone! Sorry for going dark for a week.Third model is done, one more "relaxed" pose to continue with other guys' vibe, but this time he is truly an assault term... Octopod, yes, OctopodIn addition to shoulder, groin and neck protection, he is also wearing hip protection, making ...

May SitRep 23April

Hello everyone!The good news are - second model done, yay!I've made a plate carrier-based kit (based on another commercial kit) and i think hew looks pretty convincing.While thinking on next pose, i will switch to making the SIG MCX i wanted for so long, so i hope in a couple of days i'll br...

May SitRep 20April

Hello everyone!Long story short - first model is still in progress.I've spent almost whole day making a new boots, but i'm happy with the result. I think it fits the theme pretty well.Overall - pants are 95% done, i'm still not sure if i should add some more sharpness to folds, i'll ...

May SitRep 17April

Hello everyone!So, i'm starting the first steps to a new release.This is first, rough sketch of first pose, with all-new armored vest (a lookalike of a real commercial vest the design of which i personally liked) with collar, shoulders and groin protection. It is closer to police-looking and it ...

May-June poll SECOND ROUND, GO!

So, the first round didn't give us the winner (okay), let's do it again.Only two candidates left, so choose wisely!2. Modern US Police officers (new theme)Not SWAT, no special forces. Just regular men and women doing their job on the streets. I'm thinking of making two releases with some...

[OPEN POST] 32 - March - Criminals and Radicals, part 2

Hello everyone!A new release is out!Second release of this theme is focused on more dynamic situations. I've also made a sidestep and included several "Organized elements" with more professional poses and weapon choices, which could be used as more skilled part of force (or just wannabe...

May-June poll, go!

Hello everyone! Release will most likely be done later today, so let's not waste time!Also a small feedback from me for the future - starting from now, i will not put into poll anything i don't clearly understand beforehand. I remember the "hackers and stuff" release that went in a d...

April SitRep 31March

Hello everyone!Hope you are having a good weekend out there.In the meantime I've finished the last model, being "organized element with a pistol"Some requested a more tacticool version of Glock, so I've added some extra parts, hope you'll like it!Tomorrow i plan to add some more ...

April SitRep 29March

Hello everyone!Sorry for no news for several days, but i hope the result is worth the effort. Third model is done and it is first of two "Organized" elements we will have in this release.Maybe they're LE, maybe trained hitmen, maybe just wannabees who watched to much YT? But they will ha...

OPEN POLL - results of previous poll and follow-up

Hello everyone!Two weeks passed since the poll started, so i think most of those who wanted has answered.I think it is a good idea to share the general results with you and ask a follow-up question.Results and my comments:1. Themes (almost half of responses) - some people dislike non-military minis,...

April SitRep 25March

Hello!Second miniature is mostly done, so i've decided to share it with you.I'll add a bit if details today (like seams etc) to hoodie and tomorrow will start working on third model, this time with SMGs.Not much to add, so, Cheers!

Feedback and discussion needed! Modular terrain project

Hello everyone!So, long story short, since i have some more time at my disposal now, i want to make a set of terrain.Specifically, i want to make a set of modular terrain for Asian modern suburb (think about Japan mostly, but with different roofs can work as generic non-US houses as well).So, for no...

April SitRep 23March

Hello!Release is steadily progressing, first pose is basically ready.I remembered the request to make a model with puffy jacket, so i've decided it is a good opportunity. I've also made a "training pants" without belt to add "unprofessional" flavor.Weapons are placeholders fr...

[OPEN POST] 31 - March - Criminals and Radicals

Hello everyone!A new release is out!This set is focused on a typical opponents of LE officers - street criminals and small radical groups.For first part of this theme I've decided to make more of a static "cool" poses, suitable for most of situations.They are wearing a choice of hoodies ...

March SitRep 16March

Hey everyone!I've finally made the last pose.Release will be tomorrow, because i want to prepare some more weapons to add (no TMP this time, sorry, BUT i've made all-new and shiny S&W Model 29, i think it will fil really well).Cheers!

March SitRep 13March

Hello everyone!Sorry, no release yet.I can't find the "perfect" pose for fourth guy, so keep thinking and browsing though references.In the meantime i've sliced and presupported first three poses + made some heads (they'll be available in hood and without) and tomorrow will make ...

OPEN POLL - a feedback from Free Patrons (aka Followers)

Link to poll: https://forms.gle/Yb611xWiBfwDWoUh7Hello everyone!I want to gather a feedbacks, so it would be great if as many of you as possible participated.I know that many people either come and go and some others are not very interested in joining for some reasons, so i made this poll to better ...

March SitRep 10March

Hello everyone! Hope you had (or still having) a good weekend!I've finished the third model (or i think so at least), hope you'll like him!This time puffy jest (not jacket, but still), cargo pants with rubber bands on ankles and another baseball bat. I will add some more hand options a bit l...

March SitRep 6March

Hello everyone!Second dude is done (except the shoelaces, I'll do it tomorrow)!I'm really proud of his pants! Less sure about jacket, but i will think a bit more tomorrow.Also I've decided that hood+head will be separate. It will not change the look THAT much given the scale, but will gr...

March SitRep 5March

Hello everyone!Good news, first model is done!As Martin requested, I've tried to make pants less baggy than usual, hope you guys like it!I've also been considering what to do with modularity and decided the following:1. I will make modular versions (obviously)2. For the models like this one,...