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[OPEN POST] 05 - November 2021 - Indian Army

Hello, dear visitors!

I'm happy to announce that my fifth Patreon release is now available!

Quite an unusual topic due to being overshadowed by more "famous" armies in our hobby, Indian Army was suggested by one of my Patrons and received a huge support from community.

In a process of gathering references, i've decided that i will stick to the image of Indian border guards wearing a recently developed ballistic vests, as well as modern helmets.

For Sergeant tier, i'v...

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Trick or Treat... or better to say Treat and Treat!


Hello, dear patrons!

I hope you are having a great weekend and ready for some Halloween activities ;)

Sadly, I wasn’t able to make something thematic on time, so instead I’ve quickly whipped up some more OpsCore FAST heads with headphones, requested by one of the Patrons.

After short consideration, I’ve decided to make a new, bigger headphones that would look better with helmet. They don’t have a microphone installed, but I hope it’s not a big deal.

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November changes in Patreon tiers

Hello, dear Patrons (and visitors)!

As the life goes on, I feel it is time to update the Patreon tiers.

Below you will see the list of tiers, their changes and my short comments on every subject for the sake of keeping things transparent.

So, what will happen in November:

$1 - Private tier – “receive one miniature” will be removed, “participate in Status reports discussions” will be added. Effective on Sunday 31th October.

Private t...

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First info on Merchant tier

Hello, my dear Patrons and visitors!

In the last several months i've received multiple requests for Merchant tier from those who want to print my models commercially.

After a long consideration, i want to present you my vision of the subject. Please take a note that i will still need to create a proper wording, it is just a simplified presentation.

Merchant tier will become available from the middle of November, because i want all persons interested to have some time for con...

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[OPEN POST] 04 - October 2021 - Russian Recon

Hello, dear visitors!

I'm happy to announce that my fourth Patreon release is now available!

Is is one more addition to my Russian collection, this time focused on SMERSh carrying gear and KLMK / KZS masking suits used by specialized units for decades.

For Sergeant tier, i've added iconic Spetsnaz weapons - VSS Vintorez and AS Val chambering 9x39mm subsonic rounds as well as PMG Nerekhta gasmasks which is used from 1970s till these days by Russian NBC troops.

This se...

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[OPEN POST] 03 - September 2021 - JSDF SF and Bundeswehr Reinforcements

Hello, dear visitors!

I'm happy to announce that my third Patreon release is alive!

This is the biggest release I made to this time, containing seven multipart models, meant to be an addition for my previous releases.

By joining during September, you will receive a set of models depending on the tier you chose:

Private – One JSDF NCO with HK416

Corporal – Five models (three JSDF and two Bundeswehr)

Sergean...

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September theme poll results and considerations

Hello, dear Patrons!


As reinforcements for JSDF and Bundeswehr won without any doubt, they will be theme for September.

Basing on feedback from you, I see the following composition of release:

Corporal-tier

- MG3 on tripod for Bundeswehr

- .50 on tripod for JSDF

- Radio operator for Bundeswehr (with G36)

- Radio operator for JSDF (with HK416)

- Panzerfaust 3 torso for JSDF<...

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September theme poll round 2

Hello, my dear Patrons!

Staying true to my word, I announce second round of ele... I mean theme choosing for September.

This round will be shorter to allow me to start sculpting in the middle of next week.

Unfortunately not everyone voted during the first round, but i'm sure second round will decide the victor.

As a quick reminder -

1. Russian Recon team (summer) c.2000

Team, dressed in iconic KLMK masking suits and SME...

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September theme poll

Hello, my dear Patrons!

It is already August, and It means that it is time to think about - what should I make for September!

All my polls will be held in a bit complicated, but more fair way to my opinion: Initial poll will have 5 subjects and if none of them will reach 50%+1vote, I will make second round with only two post popular choices. A bit like during elections, yeah.

In this month I’ve prepared several options for you:

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[OPEN POST] 02 - August 2021 - Bundeswehr Panzergrenadiers

Hello, dear visitors!

I'm happy to announce that my second Patreon release is now alive!

By joining during July, you will receive a set of models depending on the tier you chose:

Private – One model with G36

Corporal – Four models with G36 (one with MG3 option!) and extra torso with Panzerfaust 3 

Sergeant – Four models with G36 or G3 (two with MG3 option!), two extra torsos with Panzerfaust 3 and additional se...

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02 - August 2021 - Private tier

My dear patrons, it is time for Bundeswehr!

In the attached link you will find folders with release + ZIP archive with full release, so you will not need to download every file manually.

I really hope you are as excited as I am, because German set was in my plans for too long!

Password: L0B5g2M5s1

Link: https://ln4.sync.com/dl/4493a6bf0/n82...

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02 - August 2021 - Sergeant tier

HOTFIX 2: Due to several Patrons having issues with link to Sync, I’ve also uploaded ZIP archive with password to the Google Drive as a stopgap. In the meantime, I will search for more ways to share files (I’m currently thinking about switching to either MEGA or MyAirBridge, with both of whom I have a pleasant experience, even though it will cost me an extra penny)

HOTFIX: I've messed up with link, now it will work properly! I sincerely apo...

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[PREVIEW] August 2021 - Bundeswehr Panzergrenadiers

Hello, dear visitors!

My second release on Patreon is dedicated to German Bundeswehr's Panzergrenadiers - soldiers of mechanized infantry.

This time I've decided to return to old-school equipment, aiming for late 90s-early2000s look. To achieve it, I've sculpted iconic Splitterschutzweste flak vests and webbings of 1995-year-model, which are still in use in some units, as well as Gefechtshelm M92 helmets with covers and Kampfstiefel 1977 boots. And of course, they will carry a var...

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August set - early preview and opinions

Update 20.07.2021 - First pose preview and test-print.

Hello guys! On weekend I had an opportunity to print the first sculpted pose for the August release, you can find the photos in attachment.

I’ve also quick-painted him using (mostly) Citadel contrasts and washes to highlight details a little bit and show you. Hope you will forgive me my bad skill lol. But at least I am relieved to see that small fastex locks on the general-purpose pouch are...

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July set feasibility feedback

Update 06.07.2021 - Pose 1 torso is fixed. Now it should assemble without any issues.

I have uploaded ZIP archive in the core folder + separate files in “Pose 1” folder.

Have a happy printing!


Dear Patrons!

While test-printing July set with my old, not very accurate, resin, i've found that Pose 1 might be hard to assemble (rifle stock clashes with body in area around right hand and shoulder).

Could you pl...

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[OPEN POST] 01 – July 2021 – Japan Special Forces

Hello, dear visitors!

My first release on Patreon is dedicated to JSDF Special Operations Forces.

By joining during July, you will receive a set of models depending on the tier you chose:

Private – One model with HK416

Corporal – Four models with HK416

Sergeant – Four models with options for HK 416 and HK417 and additional set of heads.

Update 19.07.2021 – versions of w...

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01 - July 2021 - Private tier

My dear patrons, it is finally time!

In the attached link you will find a folder with a model of this month

Password is: R5b8f2n7df3

If you will have issues downloading or accessing them, please write to me and I’ll try to figure out solution ASAP!

I've also attached screenshot with visualization of bits in every kit so you can check if there is everything what should be!

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01 - July 2021 - Sergeant tier

Update 19.07.2021 – versions of weapons without suppressors are added! You can find them in “Bonus weapons” archive in a core folder or as individual files in “Bonus weapons” folder!

Please don’t forget to grab them before the month’s end!


Update 06.07.2021 - Pose 1 torso is fixed. Now it should assemble without any issues.

I have uploaded ZIP archive in the core folder + separ...

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