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Miniatures Adventure => Post-Apocalyptic Tales => Topic started by: Kikuchiyo on June 06, 2021, 08:32:55 AM

Title: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on June 06, 2021, 08:32:55 AM: Oleg and his Military Crew have watched too many get rich quick and they want their share

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/51/16577-060621071737.jpeg)
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Dentatus on June 06, 2021, 10:00:07 PM: Nice crew.
Uncle Vanya wishes them success and much profit in their Zone endeavors.
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Post by: Bullshott on June 07, 2021, 04:51:53 PM: Very nice. Remember to post how they get on in games.
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on June 08, 2021, 01:05:21 PM: I've still got a fair bit of work to do before they can head out

still need terrain and worth adversaries
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on June 12, 2021, 12:22:04 PM: Played a couple of tester games - no reports yet too many proxy modles and bits of terrain but i did decide to change by crew a bit

Veteran Leader, Medic and Hardened sniper, Heavy (RPK) and AK

Added some backup weapons and gear to carry loot out with - still need more holsters though :D

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/51/16577-120621112038-51752473.jpeg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/51/16577-120621112039-51753644.jpeg)

Now working on my independent Crew

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/51/16577-120621112039-517541599.jpeg)
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Corporal Chaos on June 17, 2021, 08:51:15 PM: Very nice start. Look forward to seeing more. :)
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on July 14, 2021, 09:13:42 AM: It's been slow but I've finished my first set of adversaries

Zombies!

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/16577-140721080947.jpeg)

and still a bit WIP

my first point of interest with some Bandits - these are security force deserters

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Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: LiamFrostfang on July 14, 2021, 11:11:15 AM: :) looks fab!!!
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Post by: Bullshott on July 14, 2021, 06:13:48 PM: Looking good so far
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Post by: Kikuchiyo on July 14, 2021, 08:01:37 PM: Thanks

early days, nearly there with the figures - just need to paint them but I've got lots of terrain to sort out
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Bullshott on July 14, 2021, 08:05:13 PM: Quote from: Kikuchiyo on June 12, 2021, 12:22:04 PM
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/51/16577-120621112039-517541599.jpeg)

Where did this figure come from?
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on July 14, 2021, 08:26:00 PM: Quote from: Bullshott on July 14, 2021, 08:05:13 PM
Where did this figure come from?

Crooked dice - it's one of their post apoc militia

I added the pistol hand from my bits box - think it came from a warlord WW2 soviet sprue
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Bullshott on July 14, 2021, 09:56:20 PM: That works really well. I can see him as a bandit leader or a mission-specific NPC
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on July 14, 2021, 10:50:24 PM: I thought the same

One of the nicest minis I've seen in a long while

probably why I'm putting off painting him

need to be in the zone to give him the right character :D
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on July 24, 2021, 05:23:34 PM: more stuff

started on some of the terrain I've picked up

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/16577-240721162028.jpeg)

and these wild dogs have smelt dinner

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Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Bullshott on July 25, 2021, 08:46:34 AM: Looking good so far :)
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on August 02, 2021, 08:46:20 PM: Thanks

finally have Kontraband on order too, so things are coming together
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on August 06, 2021, 10:19:03 AM: more on the table

Bandits arn't the only human threat, these scientists mean buisness too

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Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: iDreamofMinis on August 06, 2021, 02:24:48 PM: Looking good!
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Dentatus on August 07, 2021, 12:07:59 AM: Nice work on those scientists. clinical, anonymous menace. after all, an AK is simply one of many necessary tools for proper field work in the Zone, right?
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on August 07, 2021, 12:30:08 PM: Seems foreign intervention was inevitable

but whether its government sanctioned fuelled by corporate interests only time will tell

either way this guy's brought friends

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Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on August 07, 2021, 05:41:24 PM: Time to start on the terrain

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/16577-070821163910.jpeg)

The first of several cabins, will probably base them so i can add some internal detail
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 14, 2021, 07:48:37 AM: Nice figures.

The rust effect of the cabin roof looks great.
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on August 14, 2021, 09:04:48 AM: Thanks its simplicity itself - using citadel paints

3 layers - base of Eshin grey, drybrush of Dawnstone grey, 2nd very drybrush of mournfang brown

thought \i'd need to add some orange to it but it seems to do the trick on its own
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on September 12, 2021, 12:35:28 PM: still chipping away at the project

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/52/16577-120921113344.jpeg)
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on December 24, 2021, 12:16:51 PM: still working away on this project

mainly on terrain but have also added some hotspot/POI markers

and have these on the holiday table

I have wild dogs and plan to get some wolves too but theses boars fit the area too
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Ulu Elsomalien on December 24, 2021, 12:30:12 PM: Nice POI markers, are they resin casted/metal or 3D printed ? Your stalkers/bandits looks very good too, like the earthy-realistic palette you used on them.
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on December 24, 2021, 01:57:00 PM: Quote from: Ulu Elsomalien on December 24, 2021, 12:30:12 PM
Nice POI markers, are they resin casted/metal or 3D printed ? Your stalkers/bandits looks very good too, like the earthy-realistic palette you used on them.

Thanks

The markers are a mix of bits

there are resin crates, ammo and fuel cans from crooked dice
a SVD from the bits box - Think it came from empress
the map, gasmask and first aid kit bag are metals from TAG
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on December 24, 2021, 02:02:46 PM: more scatter terrain

baracades and sandbags with the obligatory - still needing a suitable poster on it
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on December 24, 2021, 03:47:43 PM: Step by step, looking good!
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Post by: Bullshott on December 24, 2021, 08:21:24 PM: I like the way this project is progressing :)
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on December 24, 2021, 09:10:47 PM: slower than I would have liked but life, work, covid etc. well you know...

I have played a couple of short learn the rules games on a 2X2 board but

I still need to put together the city, military outpost and bunker boards and get a few wrecks before I set up a propper campaign
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Binky on December 26, 2021, 09:31:52 PM: Quote from: Kikuchiyo on December 24, 2021, 12:16:51 PM
still working away on this project

mainly on terrain but have also added some hotspot/POI markers

and have these on the holiday table

I have wild dogs and plan to get some wolves too but theses boars fit the area too

I have some similar wild boar waiting to be painted up for the zone. I'd read a report about real life unofficial visitors to the Chernobyl exlusion zone getting charged by wild boar and when I saw some come up for sale on here I decided I had to have them!
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Marauderman on December 27, 2021, 06:25:48 AM: Hi Kikuchiyo, can you remember what company made the Mopp 4 character on page 2 of Stepping into the Zone.
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Post by: Marauderman on December 27, 2021, 06:29:33 AM: Kikuchiyo, this is the miniature I mean
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Post by: MikeLance on December 27, 2021, 06:45:53 AM: looks like a Eureka miniature?

https://www.eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_150_846&products_id=11718
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Marauderman on December 27, 2021, 09:54:36 AM: Thanks Mike Lance, I check Eureka miniatures out.
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on December 27, 2021, 10:05:55 AM: Quote from: Marauderman on December 27, 2021, 06:29:33 AM
Kikuchiyo, this is the miniature I mean

That's indeed a Eureka miniatures model

I decided a while back that I was going all soviet so they are back in the stash somewhere...
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on December 27, 2021, 10:10:07 AM: Quote from: Binky on December 26, 2021, 09:31:52 PM
I have some similar wild boar waiting to be painted up for the zone. I'd read a report about real life unofficial visitors to the Chernobyl exlusion zone getting charged by wild boar and when I saw some come up for sale on here I decided I had to have them!
I'd read the boars in and around the region are still radioactive so couldn't resist

seeing this pic of a village in Chernobyl sealed it, looks like they are after someone
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Marauderman on December 27, 2021, 12:08:14 PM: Thanks Kikuchiyo, I will be hunting some down in the new year.
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Binky on December 28, 2021, 03:56:53 PM: Quote from: Kikuchiyo on December 27, 2021, 10:10:07 AM
I'd read the boars in and around the region are still radioactive so couldn't resist

seeing this pic of a village in Chernobyl sealed it, looks like they are after someone

That's a great pic! There's something about the remains of the smaller villages in the exclusion zone that I like, of course the abandoned concrete buildings of Pripyat are impressive but the more rural remains have a charm of their own too. :)
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 29, 2021, 05:38:54 PM: Quote from: Kikuchiyo on December 27, 2021, 10:10:07 AM
I'd read the boars in and around the region are still radioactive so couldn't resist
You want the Japanese Radioactive Hybrid Terror Pigs.
https://www.theregister.com/2021/07/01/radioactive_hybrid_terror_pigs_fukushima/ (https://www.theregister.com/2021/07/01/radioactive_hybrid_terror_pigs_fukushima/)
RHTP - coming to a television and toy store near you.
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on January 03, 2022, 12:29:32 PM: some shots of my first go with solo and POI rules - random generated senario abandoned village, find and retreave intel

coming to terms with 2X2 not being big enough once you've learned the rules - will treat myself to a 3X3 mat once I've had a clearout
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on January 03, 2022, 12:33:05 PM: Other shots of the main objective, first POI reviel - zombies! and my sniper taking pot shots at bandits :D
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Mr. White on January 03, 2022, 02:17:36 PM: This project is looking great! It's a treat to follow along.
Very evocative.
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on January 03, 2022, 07:02:12 PM: Great work! It is indeed very evocative and atmospheric.
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Post by: Kourtchatovium104 on January 04, 2022, 01:56:50 PM: The way you stepped into the Zone is great!

Quote from: Kikuchiyo on December 24, 2021, 02:02:46 PM
more scatter terrain

baracades and sandbags with the obligatory - still needing a suitable poster on it

Maybe one of these posters will inspire you... ;)
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on January 04, 2022, 03:29:56 PM: Thanks

those look great

I do need to add some touches to the buildings

I've seem some graffiti transfers before but nothing Eastern enough

I am enjoying this project

probably have 2 dozen minis left to buy - most importantly a large Mutant

but then its more terrain for the other regions on the random terrain generator

military outpost, war-torn town etc.

at some point I'll upgrade to a 3X3 but that needs a big clear out of the spare room and a new table
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on January 15, 2022, 03:38:56 PM: wolves on the prowel
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Post by: War Monkey on January 15, 2022, 05:08:59 PM: Very nice set up and everything looks great!
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Post by: Kikuchiyo on January 16, 2022, 08:34:35 AM: Thanks

It's getting there

found a suitable mutant recently too
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Post by: Kikuchiyo on January 21, 2022, 01:08:56 PM: Weekly update

Alpha Mutant and an anomaly
Title: Re: Stepping into the Zone
Post by: Kikuchiyo on February 09, 2022, 11:00:26 PM: with the D6 roll of an abandoned village pretty much done I'm torn between the factory setup and a remote outpost as the next project

This DayZ still has me thinking aloud