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 be four less-modular minis wearing plate carriers and equipped with long-barreled scoped rifles. Sitting and prone poses. Both Western and R...
2024-06-08 09:42:19 +0000 UTC
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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 to support me - they are available from MMF with discount code " 404LivesOn " providing 50% off till next Sunday (general 30% discount will work too, ofc)
The link is here:
2024-06-07 14:37:15 +0000 UTC
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"Out of the darkness the Octopods strike!~"
This month continues the theme of Western-style close-range shock troops
They 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 are flashbangs for less-lethal solution and breaching shotgun for obstacle-clearing.
In terms of weapons I had to drop the UGL from the list, but tried to compensate it with MK...
2024-06-03 15:52:11 +0000 UTC
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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 voting
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 could just forget.
2024-06-02 14:04:00 +0000 UTC
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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!
2024-05-26 16:17:47 +0000 UTC
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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. Don't know if it is interesting for you, but I've decided it would be a good example to show a part of workflow.
Cheers!
2024-05-22 21:08:27 +0000 UTC
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Hello everyone!
Progress is slower than i hoped it will be, but i'm still somewhere around schedule.
First pose is...kinda...done
I'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 probably i will rework him a bit later.
I'll continue to second pose in the meanwhile and hopefully will bring some better news tomorrow evening.
Cheers!
P.S. Replying to c...
2024-05-20 09:52:26 +0000 UTC
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Hello everyone!
A little to report, but i hope you will like it
First of all - sketches of first three poses are decided, fourth is still in consideration
Second - 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 resculpting
2024-05-16 20:41:55 +0000 UTC
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"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 firefights, utilizing a mix of heavy armor and short weapons, suitable for in-building combat.
They wear a mix of commercially available assault armor kits, with option for less-arm...
2024-05-10 20:26:58 +0000 UTC
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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.
What do you think about the guy?
Cheers!
P.S. Ah yes, May the 4th be with you ;)
2024-05-04 15:59:13 +0000 UTC
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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, Octopod
In addition to shoulder, groin and neck protection, he is also wearing hip protection, making him THE heaviest-armored dude i ever made
What are other good news? Looks at the weapon! The lovely SIG Rattler with Vertex AMG UH-1 Gen2 sight will be a fresh addition to the weapon line. ...
2024-05-02 11:05:35 +0000 UTC
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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 bring good news.
Look forward to your feedback
Cheers!
2024-04-23 15:59:09 +0000 UTC
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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 think about it tomorrow, torso is 60% done (basically hands mostly, plus grenade pouches)
I've also decided to make an experiment in this release and make textured Velcro patches, what d...
2024-04-20 20:30:10 +0000 UTC
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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 is intentional, as in my mind branch operating in EU or USA or Canada would be focused more on LE training or high-risk CQB and less on conventional warfare
Plus it suits some heavi...
2024-04-17 20:48:21 +0000 UTC
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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 uniform differences, but there is enough refences in google to choose from.
For Corporal will be a 4x2 teams (in different level...
2024-04-10 11:32:41 +0000 UTC
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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 wannabees) or as undercover officers
To complement this undercover theme I've added a range of stuff from Tactical Glock with several aftermarket upgrades to AK-105 and now-relevant FGC-9 printed ...
2024-04-05 17:06:06 +0000 UTC
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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 different direction from what was expected (as i perceive), and this time i also feel that everyone who voted had their own understanding of what release should look like. So from now - first i make t...
2024-04-05 13:25:18 +0000 UTC
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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 stuff (namely Molotov and TMP) and will start sculpting heads.
Cheers!
2024-03-31 11:39:47 +0000 UTC
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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 have more "professional" poses and upgraded weapons (the first guy is gonna have a choice of UMP9, FGC9, AKS-74U and AK105 for extra bang)
2024-03-29 08:49:27 +0000 UTC
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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, some people prefer them (as March-April poll showed). Having (limited) democracy means that i (mostly) adhere to ...
2024-03-27 13:53:10 +0000 UTC
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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!
2024-03-25 15:39:13 +0000 UTC
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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 now the question before me is what modularity system to use.
First obvious solu...
2024-03-24 07:59:55 +0000 UTC
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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 from March release, in this month i'll add something new of course.
Poses wise i want to make at least couple of "action" poses and maybe couple of more "tactical", with SMGs/carbines and pistols<...
2024-03-23 09:34:30 +0000 UTC
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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 and jackets with hood for better identity concealment and have both "hood on" and "hood off" variants.
.In terms of weapons, I've made a respectable arsenal of old and n...
2024-03-18 07:10:34 +0000 UTC
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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!
2024-03-16 15:26:53 +0000 UTC
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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 some heads with caps and covered faces. I feel it will be more interesting, because i already have pretty decent collection of masked heads in previous releases (i suppose?)
2024-03-13 20:45:09 +0000 UTC
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Link to poll: https://forms.gle/Yb611xWiBfwDWoUh7
Hello 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 understand why.
It doesn't mean i can address all the issues, but at l...
2024-03-11 14:46:48 +0000 UTC
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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 later.
Tomorrow i plan to make the last model if i come up with good pose. If no - i'll be making heads.
Cheers!
2024-03-10 17:35:35 +0000 UTC
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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 greatly improve the number of options available.
How do you like him? What other options would you suggest? We have basically 6 more models to go (for March and April) so some in...
2024-03-06 19:13:11 +0000 UTC
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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, where modularity requires baggy clothing, i will make "slim" non-modular version as a bonus for your convenience.
For now the only question l...
2024-03-05 17:50:12 +0000 UTC
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