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May SitRep 24April

Hello guys!

Second model is finally done, this one is another "generic but always necessary" pose i guess.

M4 is also pretty classical, with simplistic suppressor, AN/PEQ-15 and (oh my beloved, how long have i waited to see ya again) ACOG. I've also decided to go with a mix of combat shirt and generic tacpants for her, to keep the versatility.

Not much more to add as of now, next model is in process of pose adjustments, so stay tuned!

Cheers!

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May SitRep 21April

Hello everyone!

Alright, this time with pictures!

I've mobilized my resources and made this first girl. Important to say that yes, i am aware it looks a bit awkward and more collapsed stock would be way better. Problem here is that neither AK-74 nor G36 have collapsing stocks, so we'll have to live with it.

Other than that - it is updated M4 model with some obvious and not overcomplicated extras.

On gear side i went with 5.11Taclite lookalike (i'll add the strap on ri...

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May SitRep 19April

Hello there!

So... i guess no point in keeping silence for longer.

I wish i could brag about having some big bunch of surprises and stuff, but unfortunately that's not the case.

As of now I'm stuck in deep refurbishing of female basemesh, else making 8 models will drop my SAN points directly to nether realm.

Good news are - new models will be MUCH closer in scale to up-to-date male models (deniables and SSO) instead of looking like tw...

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May-June theme sculpting style discussion

Hello guys!

Now, THE real question of next release appeared in my brain today as i watched at my Marksmen girls

Basically the question is - should i go more slender (like marksmen ones) or better to go bit thicker (wider hips and overall more curvy)?

Both ways have their appeal to me. Slender ones feel more realistic but they're basically more androgynous rather than female, while curvy are...well...more feminine?

That's why i wanted to check with you before i delve i...

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Loyalty rewards for 3M-6M-9M (re)delivered

Hello everyone! A short message.

I've made a fresh download of statistics and sent the rewards to new people and those who somehow missed previous cycles.

As i said before - if you think you should receive any of those, but you did not - please send me a DM and we'll figure out what happened.

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[OPEN POST] Loyalty rewards future changes and next reward theme announcement!

Hello everyone!

This post is divided into two main subjects which i want to address - the future Loyalty rewards past 12M and the 12M reward itself.

In future, starting from September, Loyalty rewards' system will be changed.

First - from X-months i've decided to go with three-months intervals (first one will be July-September). Something i did not account for initially was the unreliability of filters (every time there are people who somehow are not counte...

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[OPEN POST] Loyalty reward for 9 months - DELIVERED!

Strike first strike
Accurate speed
Strength of surprise
Covert need

(c) Bolt Thrower - Infiltrator

Hello everyone! The third loyalty pack has been delivered!

REGARDING LOYALTY REWARDS DELIVERY - if you are sure you have been Corporal or higher tier for (X number) of months and qualify for (X months loyalty reward), but did not receive it - please send me PM. Patreon's statistics is a bit tricky to work with and i may miss someone. It also p...

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[OPEN POST] 44 - April 2025 - Russian SSO in Syria c2016 pt.2

Hello everyone!

This set is direct continuation (and expansion) of the March, bringing more poses, more weapons and more possibilities!

This time, i've decided to expand a weapons roster even more, adding not only time-relevant classics, but also a cutting-edge, ultra-modern AK-12SK subcompact rifle (you can call it AKS-12U and will be pretty much correct and yes, it is a real gun) combining features of AK-12 and PPK-20.

Also, since i've seen a multitude of requests from Pat...

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April SitRep 24March

Hello everyone!

A bunch of good news today!

1. All four models are done! (in their basic format). Essentially i have two pairs - running with weapons down and walking with weapons at the ready. It will also give you a solid basics to build either fast-moving assaulters or patrolling unalert team if necessary, which is always a good thing!

2. Four heads are done!

Does it mean that now it is time to chill and play games? Nope! Four heads to go, non-modular minis to ...

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April SitRep 20March

Hello again!

So, the second model is done and he is less runny and more advancy. It may also be not very visible, but i've made him all-new Haix lookalike boots.

One more advancing guy is WIP, for the last running one i'm still trying to find the best pose, so he's in sketch phase.

Not much more to add atm.

Cheers!

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Poll - Mid-term Patreon themes planning

Hello everyone!

While i'm cooking the new SSO operators (a fresh SitRep will be later today), i want to share and discuss with you the mid-term plan i have in mind. You need not to hurry answering, the end of voting will be on April 30, but i would appreciate the feedback and comments.

Please note that it is essentially THE voting, if i see that majority supports these themes - i will go along with it. Also it does NOT mean that i switch to t...

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April SitRep 18March

Hello everyone!

Next release is in progress and the first model is already done! As you can see, this time i've decided to give him a PKM instead of PKP as it was more used.

Overall i plan to have two high-speed running guys in this release and probably couple of lower speed advancing

That's it for now, cheers!

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43 - March 2025 - Russian SSO in Syria, c.2016 - pt.1

So, spring has come, which means it's time to change the tune.

From from deniable goons in autumn-winter clothes, operating in the dirt and soggy snow of Eastern Europe, we move to sunny Syria nine years ago.

I decided to start the line with the very-not-deniable Russian Special Operations Forces. They are pretty well-documented for a SOF and the equipment they used has not lost its relevance.

What's in the set? Four fighters in variations of the Gen.3 uniform, in three diff...

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March SitRep 04March

Hello everyone!

So, this is (hopefully) the last pre-release sitrep.

All modular sets are ready and presupported, the non-modular guys are also now done. This release required a bunch of new pouches, so assembly of loadouts it took some time.

Tomorrow will start working on heads, so date of release depends on how fast i'll be able to make them.

Cheers!

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March SitRep 28Feb

Alright guys, news time!

Last dude is done! I have to say it wasn't as easy and fast as i wished it would be, but here he is, with his updated PKP Pecheneg model outfitted with brand-new Zenitco tuning and Defender-2 vest with neck protection.

Several types of groin plates will be in the kit, BUT unfortunately they'll only be assemblable in digital mode, else they become too thin to reliable print in the area of warbelt.

Thus, the release is slowly approaching the finish. I ...

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March SitRep 23Feb

Hello guys!

More good news - third model is done, yaaay! He is walking calmly with a gun pointed slightly above to control the second floors and is intended to be a partner for fourth model. He is also wearing a Cubano Cortez carrier, because i like that it looks slightly different from my previous plate carriers and vests. I've also made Zenitco cover with a picatinny rail for AKs as Aimpoint CompM4 red dot because it seems to be popular at the time.

Fourth dude will be wearing m...

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March SitRep 19Feb

Hello guys!

Alright, time for the promised Sitrep!

The following good news are:
1. First model (standing) done! Is he wearing slightly modified Gen.3 pants with Hoplite vest with extra side screens and is using a rifle i've referenced from one of the photos.

2. Second model (sitting) is done! I'm not 100% happy with his arms position, but i've tested it today with my TT Mk2 rig and it is still plausible . He is wearing (another) modified Gen.3, combat shirt with elbow pla...

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March-April Mini-poll on radio equipment

Hello guys!

So, while looking through references I've realized, that most of SSO operators used PTT (you know them, the big ones usually placed on upper chest) for their radios.

So, with them i have two ways to go:

1. Make both radio and PTT a part of model. It will allow me to make a wires connecting said PTT and radio to improve visuals, BUT it will limit the flexibility because some pouch slots will be taken

2. Make radio pouch and PTT two separate pieces you can in...

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[OPEN POST] 42 - February 2025 - Deniable Assaulters

 Hello everyone!

Time to finish the range of Eastern European Deniables with a bang!

This set is focused on depicting a professional and well-equipped assault fireteam.

First model is shield-equipped pointman, ready to meet the resistance. He's carrying a relatively compact BZT-75s steel shield with fabric cover, as well as a range of short-barreled weapons ranging from 9mm Para PPK-20 to much more powerful 9x39 SR-3M.

Second model has two main purposes - to be ei...

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February SitRep 09Feb

AAAND hello again (lol)

This time i come with a release update.

I've finished the 4th model couple minutes ago and i guess he looks alright.

Plus i've made four heads (yes, they all wear gas masks, no, no one asked for it, please deal with it, i just wanted to have more gas masks at my disposal and assaulters felt like a good moment) and tomorrow will make four more with NVGs (two with quads, two with monocular)

Overall it will take couple more days to finish (i still ...

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March-April theme poll, technical victory of Russian hackers!

Hello again guys!

Alright, this poll was definitely amusing to look over, with my Jagers fighting hard for second place (thanks to everyone who voted for them), but let's settle the score.

Russian SSO has 49% of votes and i have no doubts it is gonna win second round, so with a power of Russian hackers i rig this vote into pretending it has 50%+1 instead of 49%.

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9M Loyalty rewards announcement

Hello everyone!

Time to announce the loyalty reward for 9 months!

Previous two rewards were focused on AT firepower, so i've decided to slightly shift the gears this time. This time i will make two snipers (one in poncho, because i remember the request, and another in puffy jacket to support Deniables and finalize their battleforce).

Expect some large-caliber solutions!

Cheers!

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February SitRep 05Feb

Hello guys!

Good news - third model is here! I gave him AK-104 with Zenitco parts and drum mag for extra DAKKA, as well as Hexagon suppressor (because i like it) , Perst-4 laser targeter and classic EoTech sight for truly professional look.

Also everything pretty classic with clothes - jeans, three-stripe track jacket (this time hooded) and shoes.

Tomorrow will start doing the 4th model!

That's all for now, cheers!

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March-April theme poll, let's go!

Hey everyone!

New poll is here! New themes are here! I've been thinking about "what would be interesting for me personally", so decided to give them a go.

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 did not add something you already proposed, please do it again as i tend to forget doing that.

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February SitRep 02Feb

Hello guys!

Good news, second model is done!

I've decided to also give him a PPK-20 fully loaded with extra stuff to have a proper professional CQB pair plus puffy vest because his right arm will be separate from body (on a bright side, it means extra durability for gun during printing).

Up-armored version of him will have non-slick version Hoplite armored vest from Fort Technology, favored by Russian SSO and SVR spetsnaz.

Two more guys will have slick versions of it ...

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February SitRep 29Jan

Hey guys!

Today i want to share with you my ideas for the rest three poses, to have some time to discuss them.

2. Second guy will be either NCO with pointing hand or "grabbing" hand to form a two-men stack with a shield guy. He is slightly leaning back to be ready to pull the pointman back to cover fast if shit hits the fan.

3. Third one will be kneeling, firing from behind a corner with his torso tilted. Pretty generic but in my opinion useful position, plus it is very pla...

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February SitRep 28Jan

Hello everyone!

First model for Feb is done, yay! Lemme introduce you to "deniable assaulter pointman", carrying a PPK-20 as well as BZT-75 ballistic shield.

Since the shield is probably not THE most expected thing, i'll explain my way of thinking. While thinking about the overall vibe of these guys, I've started wandering "but what i would've brought if i knew i'll be engaging in a really dynamic CQB but i also knew that my team can't bring a lot of equipment". So, the two restri...

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[OPEN POST] 41 - January 2025 - Deniables in mud

 Hello everyone!

Back to deniable assets in Eastern Europe! I've really loved this theme and glad that my Patrons supported my idea of making more of those.

This time I've focused on boys wearing warmer clothes and higher boots in addition to some striped wear and "sentry / security" relaxed poses as they felt fitting the overall concept.

.They're armed with timeless classics of AK line, from rugged AKM to AK-74 and -105 with lookalikes of Zenitco tuning favored by Russ...

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January SitRep 19Jan

Hello guys!

So, the fourth model is done! Now i need to make heads, alt torsos and presupport everything, which will take several days more, but base models are done!

P.S. yeah i do see the missing lace part on his right leg, don't worry. It'll be fixed.

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January SitRep 16Jan

Hello everyone!

I have a bad news and good news, as always.

Bad - release not ready yet...

Good - third model is sorta done, YAY!

Since there were requests of RPK to improve firepower, i've reached to my arms collection... then i've cried for an hour and started updating RPK from the scratch. Updated body (because it was totally wrong before, now it is a bit closer to reality), stock, trigger, mag and bipod, so now it looks more-or-less on par with current iteration of...

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