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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: MaaX on July 21, 2022, 07:19:54 PM

Title: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on July 21, 2022, 07:19:54 PM: Hi all,

Mercenaries, organized crime, black ops operators or anything else really. They don't have and insignia or emblems so could be from any country or corporation. Equipped with mix of AK-12 and M4s with one L86 LSW machine gun. I'm going to use them as Mercenaries, Black Ops operators or very organized crime. For various modern skirmish rulesets.

Miniatures are from Spec Ops expansion set for Project Z by Warlord Games and camo decals are from Green Stuff World.

(https://i.imgur.com/NOVXTrM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qqgCtig.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CtcWgHO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/e8ruI8V.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/C38VGFA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KrofD55.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gCfCKHm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3hnEvoN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IHZzi7b.jpg)
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: Digits on July 21, 2022, 07:36:59 PM: Great! I love the camo on the centre guys headwear! Worth zooming in for!
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: Marine0846 on July 22, 2022, 03:48:36 AM: Well painted.
Very useful for a lot of games.
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: MaaX on July 22, 2022, 10:07:48 AM: Thanks guys!
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Post by: carlos marighela on July 22, 2022, 10:12:23 AM: Nicely done!
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Post by: Dr Bogo on July 22, 2022, 01:41:48 PM: Really tidy work and very useful figures - well done!
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: CapnJim on July 22, 2022, 05:24:25 PM: These guys look very good! I've got a few sprues of them laying around, milling about in my long and winding painting queue. Hmmm... :D
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: MaaX on July 22, 2022, 11:37:32 PM: Thanks guys!

Quote from: CapnJim on July 22, 2022, 05:24:25 PM
I've got a few sprues of them laying around, milling about in my long and winding painting queue. Hmmm... :D

Yeah I have some more too lol
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: mjkerner on August 01, 2022, 01:40:07 PM: Nice looking! Too be clear, is the camo painted on the minis, or is it applied decals, or both? Either way, great stuff!
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: MaaX on August 02, 2022, 03:28:11 PM: Thank you! The camo is from waterslide cdecals.
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: mjkerner on August 02, 2022, 04:01:27 PM: Wow, those decals can't be easy to apply on a 28mm fig. Great job; I'll have to give it a try sometime.
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: MaaX on August 02, 2022, 09:16:28 PM: Yeah they were quite a challenge ;) and the digital pattern is a little to big for this scale. On the other hand "regular" camo decals are a lot smaller but also more difficult to apply. Lucky the decals fixer/softener does its job.
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: mikedemana on August 03, 2022, 03:59:06 AM: I can't even get a shield decal to work on a 28mm fig...I can't imagine doing a decal on the camo pattern!! lol

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: MaaX on August 03, 2022, 09:37:23 AM: Decals can be tricky... I remember building some waffen ss trucks where the license plate were decals and every digit was separate piece, on top of that the two lightning bolts in front were in 3 pieces...
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: bishop2k7 on August 09, 2022, 02:17:18 PM: Amazing work! Besides the splendid paint job, you have me interested in getting some of these figures. Would you happen to know if they pair well with Spectre: Operations miniatures, scale wise?
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: MaaX on August 09, 2022, 09:06:05 PM: I think the Specter are a little smaller, I will take a comparison pics tomorrow and post here.
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: MaaX on August 10, 2022, 11:04:50 AM: Quote from: bishop2k7 on August 09, 2022, 02:17:18 PM
Would you happen to know if they pair well with Spectre: Operations miniatures, scale wise?

Here you go, hope it helps.

(https://i.imgur.com/Xmgbi91.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LWfuC5p.jpg)
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: bishop2k7 on August 10, 2022, 01:30:36 PM: Thank you for posting that!

I'd say the Spectres might be a bit bigger, but would still work fine together.
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: MaaX on August 10, 2022, 05:34:08 PM: No worries ;) and yeah before I put them together I though the specter was smaller as those plastics from warlord felt a bit chunkier.
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 15, 2022, 10:21:58 PM: Excellent paint job, and impressed by the decals.
Title: Re: Modern mercenaries - Warlord Spec Ops (28mm)
Post by: MaaX on August 16, 2022, 12:16:17 PM: Thank you! The decals are truly great.
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on August 07, 2023, 02:45:31 PM: I'm renaming this thread and will keep updating it with all my modern minis.

So I got a police sniper in ghillie suit from Anthalonica(now called warfighter miniatures) a while back. It came with broken barrel and I tried to fix it by replacing it with metal rod. It went ok I guess but the more I looked at him the more I disliked my repair job. So today I decided to cut his original weapon off and replace it with AK-12. I'm super happy with how it turned out.

(https://i.imgur.com/fyU1vLj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8H41V7C.jpg)

I'm also considering adding spare mags and helmet to the base but I'm kind of hesitant about this and I worry that these extra parts will overcrowd this small base.

(https://i.imgur.com/VWe2gO5.jpg)

For the record - the seller offered replacement but originally this mini came with police sniper rifle with shorter barrel. Which wouldn't be great as most of my minis are military/pmc types and I really bought this mini for the camo suite.
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on August 18, 2023, 11:13:35 PM: Its waaay to hot to paint so I'm building some objective markers instead.
These are supposed to be black market arms dealer weapons for sell on display. Or some bad guys storage room props.

(https://i.imgur.com/TClllCD.jpg)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: CapnJim on August 19, 2023, 05:40:21 PM: Hah! Guns-R-Us! :D
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: mikedemana on August 20, 2023, 07:40:05 PM: Those gun tables look great. Where did the weapons come from? Are they 3D prints?

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: CapnJim on August 20, 2023, 08:42:52 PM: It looks like they're from various Project Z sprues from Warlord Games. I have those same weapons...
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on August 20, 2023, 08:46:12 PM: Yup, the guns are from Project Z Spec Ops and Apocalypse Survivors kits.
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: bluewillow on August 21, 2023, 08:27:49 AM: Nice, like the weapons objective markers

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on August 21, 2023, 10:58:27 AM: Thanks!
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Post by: AKULA on August 22, 2023, 09:17:30 AM: good work on the objective markets - very effective looking.
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on August 22, 2023, 11:55:30 AM: Thank you!
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on August 22, 2023, 07:03:33 PM: Undercover Operator with SMG from Spectre Miniatures.

I went for Miami Vice or Vice City theme with this one. Its was also my first attempt at painting reflective sunglasses as usually I just go with plain black.
He is armed with MP7A1 sub machine gun.

(https://i.imgur.com/zHBZgsQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7pIkBpG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1sLmMJ7.jpg)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 22, 2023, 09:38:41 PM: Very good.
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on August 22, 2023, 10:16:55 PM: Thank you!
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: trev on August 23, 2023, 01:51:46 PM: Nice painting. I immediately though Miami Vice before reading your comment. lol
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on August 23, 2023, 06:59:15 PM: Thanks :)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: Freddy on August 23, 2023, 09:31:22 PM: Quote from: trev on August 23, 2023, 01:51:46 PM
I immediately though Miami Vice before reading your comment. lol

Same here, so we can say you kinda caught the feel with this model :)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: CapnJim on August 23, 2023, 11:03:35 PM: Yeah - he do look good!
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Post by: MaaX on August 23, 2023, 11:36:05 PM: Thank you! :-*
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on August 28, 2023, 05:55:46 PM: So originally this was a police sniper in ghillie suit from Anthalonica(now called warfighter miniatures).

I converted him into special operation guy with modern type of AK by cutting of his weapon and left palm. I replaced it with AK-12 with under slug grenade launcher and a spare palm - both from Project Z Spec Ops kit from Warlord games.

I really like this mini and will consider getting few more for similar conversions in the future. ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/tKJx6z5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FpG50ts.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ndvZ7um.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3gt7OgE.jpg)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on September 21, 2023, 03:43:27 PM: Two snipers from Spectre Miniatures.
Armed with Arctic Warfare Magnum and L129A1 Sharpshooter.
I tried to recreate The M/84 camouflage pattern of the Danish military on the few bits of their uniforms that are visible.

(https://i.imgur.com/CiMfqnx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HCAHMAv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/evXU1Xp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tO2CCtQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7WeBpTP.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/nvpkavL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LVjE2Hn.jpg)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on September 21, 2023, 06:01:40 PM: Nice.
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Post by: MaaX on September 21, 2023, 08:33:31 PM: Thanks!
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Post by: MaaX on November 04, 2023, 01:27:10 PM: I started working on another group of Mercenaries/PMC types. This time the common them on all minis will be grayish blue uniform with brown boots.
They will have mix of different weapons and different tactical vests and head covers.

First up - RPG team.

(https://i.imgur.com/m6IKexW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/egPEijK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Yr7DTFV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/A0rgek7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yMSBgqa.jpg)

The guy with M4 is supposed to be loader. Unfortunately there were no non-shooting arms in the box so I just gave him spare RPG ammo on the back. Its not perfect but will have to do for now.
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: CapnJim on November 06, 2023, 03:20:11 PM: Those guys look good! Well done!
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Post by: MaaX on November 08, 2023, 10:02:51 AM: Thank you!
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Post by: MaaX on November 09, 2023, 06:13:48 PM: Two more done.

(https://i.imgur.com/BslVgDt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DnEGP4F.jpg)

One of them in the colors of the previous group. I actually forgot what I used for the vest and I couldn't reproduce it with my greens. I went with black instead and it looks close enough when next to the old one.

(https://i.imgur.com/5fmDJLx.jpg)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: LouieN on November 09, 2023, 08:54:33 PM: Those are excellent
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Post by: MaaX on November 10, 2023, 09:13:51 AM: Thank you!
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Post by: Tom Dulski on November 10, 2023, 12:32:45 PM: Interesting geometric camo pattern.
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on November 10, 2023, 01:21:30 PM: Looking good! 👍
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Post by: MaaX on November 10, 2023, 01:25:33 PM: Thanks guys!
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Post by: CapnJim on November 12, 2023, 04:53:52 PM: Those fellers sure do look good!

I really should think about advancing those figures further up in my long and winding painting queue...
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Post by: MaaX on November 12, 2023, 06:43:43 PM: Thanks!
Yeah they are quite good.
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Post by: AKULA on November 12, 2023, 07:20:54 PM: Nice blend of colours - lovely PJs

:)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: MaaX on November 13, 2023, 09:44:54 AM: Thank you!
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Post by: MaaX on November 15, 2023, 03:59:55 PM: Four more done and the band is now finished.

The last group was shooters with assault rifles.

(https://i.imgur.com/txLKavY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ebFbUIY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ez1c8GD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0Ybox33.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/q6vNvH6.jpg)

and the group shot of the entire unit
(https://i.imgur.com/K8FozE2.jpg)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 16, 2023, 06:42:52 PM: Very nice work.
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Post by: Ash on November 17, 2023, 08:10:48 AM: They look great.
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Post by: MaaX on November 17, 2023, 01:35:26 PM: Thanks!
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Post by: CapnJim on November 19, 2023, 07:40:50 PM: Yep - they do look very good!
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Post by: MaaX on November 20, 2023, 09:36:38 AM: Thank you!
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Post by: MaaX on February 24, 2024, 09:46:26 PM: Wanted a break from the slow going fantasy stuff and painted some modern minis. :)

Grenadier equipped with AK variant with a rail system, EOTech weapon sight and UGL.
With him is the Tier 1 drone operator equipped with suppressed MCX Rattler PDE with red dot steering Puma UAV.

(https://i.imgur.com/I83htos.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eBfxAza.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9SHU66S.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tCYHece.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/R3s7Osp.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YaLA6e8.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Mjzq9LK.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/B0G87pm.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hQcKi2J.jpeg)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: marianas_gamer on February 24, 2024, 10:26:24 PM: Nice details on the minis!
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Post by: MaaX on February 25, 2024, 09:20:19 AM: Thanks!
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Post by: Tom Dulski on February 25, 2024, 12:29:29 PM: Amazing how you got the 2 white stripes on that guys pants. :o :o
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Post by: Harry Faversham on February 25, 2024, 02:19:05 PM: Dead easy, if you know the technique!
::)
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Post by: CapnJim on February 25, 2024, 05:46:12 PM: Very nice-looking figures. How big is the UAV compared to the men?
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Post by: MaaX on February 25, 2024, 06:19:19 PM: Thanks guys!

Quote from: Tom Dulski on February 25, 2024, 12:29:29 PM
Amazing how you got the 2 white stripes on that guys pants. :o :o

I just paint two white lines close to each other, I try to make them straight and follow the curves on clothing. After that I touch up again with base color to smooth them out.
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 25, 2024, 06:34:18 PM: Great looking figures M.

:-*
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Post by: MaaX on February 25, 2024, 07:25:45 PM: Thank you Harry :)
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Post by: MaaX on March 25, 2024, 06:14:38 PM: Final group of minis from the Warlord's plastic Spec Ops set.

I wanted them to look more like special forces compared to the previous two groups.

They are armed with Chines QBZ-03 assault rifles and QBZ-95-1 light machine gun. One of them is also carrying AT-4 launcher.
All of them are equipped with AN/PSQ-20 night vision and standard assault kits.

(https://i.imgur.com/Z9DXZ7b.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IrSDeCX.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZfejsBk.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pdKgn5Z.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jnWcXY4.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XO3wCoY.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VNS2OKH.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/anzn2ZO.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/H5dIcJm.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dS0F2wM.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dzDwuky.jpeg)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: Freddy on March 25, 2024, 08:12:05 PM: Great job on those Warlord figures!
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Post by: mikedemana on March 25, 2024, 09:45:33 PM: Spectacular! :-*

Mike Demana
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Post by: MaaX on March 25, 2024, 10:06:44 PM: Thanks guys! I'm glad you like them.
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Post by: Tom Dulski on March 26, 2024, 11:23:19 AM: Are those decals on the back of the helmets or were those numbers hand painted?
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 26, 2024, 06:48:00 PM: Very nice (and timely as I think WI/MW have the sprue on the front cover soon).
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Post by: MaaX on March 26, 2024, 07:44:40 PM: Quote from: Tom Dulski on March 26, 2024, 11:23:19 AM
Are those decals on the back of the helmets or were those numbers hand painted?
Those are decals, I took them from 1:72 German truck model, these are supposed to be the numbers on the license plate. :)
Camo is also from decals by green stuff world.

Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on March 26, 2024, 06:48:00 PM
Very nice (and timely as I think WI/MW have the sprue on the front cover soon).
Thanks! I was thinking about that, but I already have 20 of them so I guess thats enough for now :D
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: KGatch113 on May 10, 2024, 12:00:46 AM: Odd question for you....any chance you can compare one of your standing guys up with other ranges/genres? GW imperial guard or Stargrave guys or especially bolt action guys????? Looking to see how kitbashable these guys are. You sold me on them.
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: CapnJim on May 10, 2024, 05:45:16 PM: Great job on those Spec Ops fellers. I'm still pondering what I'm gonna do with mine...
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Post by: MaaX on May 12, 2024, 12:07:52 PM: Quote from: KGatch113 on May 10, 2024, 12:00:46 AM

Odd question for you....any chance you can compare one of your standing guys up with other ranges/genres? GW imperial guard or Stargrave guys or especially bolt action guys????? Looking to see how kitbashable these guys are. You sold me on them.

I only have the GW imperial guard from that list. Keep in mind that these are the old IG, the newer ones are a bit bigger.
(https://i.imgur.com/bsUTtTr.jpeg)

Here is previous comparison with spectre miniatures https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=137540.msg1752492#msg1752492 (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=137540.msg1752492#msg1752492)

Hope it helps

Quote from: CapnJim on May 10, 2024, 05:45:16 PM
Great job on those Spec Ops fellers. I'm still pondering what I'm gonna do with mine...

Thanks! While those are not great, you can still get some cool poses from them.
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: CapnJim on May 12, 2024, 06:16:17 PM: I've kit-bashed some of the Warlord Special Ops weapons arms on Wargames Atlantic's French Resistance to create modern(ish) armed civilians...
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Post by: KGatch113 on May 13, 2024, 03:27:17 AM: Thanks! It helps alot!
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Post by: MaaX on December 21, 2024, 03:16:55 PM: I’ve added three more Spec Ops from Warlord Games to the unit, bringing it up to an 8-man team.
Camo decals are from Green Stuff World

Armed with Chines QBZ-03 assault rifles - one rocking a marksman scope and another packing an under-barrel grenade launcher (UGL) for extra firepower.
All of them are also equipped with AN/PSQ-20 night vision and standard assault kits.

(https://i.imgur.com/8fjFcHD.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/73ZaTcV.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RUqm4D7.jpeg)

Entire unit:

(https://i.imgur.com/t7eGLOo.jpeg)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: mikedemana on December 21, 2024, 04:53:45 PM: They look nice!

Mike Demana
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Post by: MaaX on December 22, 2024, 02:36:37 PM: Thanks Mike! Glad you like them.
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Post by: Andy in Germany on December 22, 2024, 03:11:44 PM: Lovely subtle painting.
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Post by: MaaX on December 22, 2024, 04:05:09 PM: Thank you :)
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Post by: CapnJim on December 22, 2024, 05:35:21 PM: Those chaps do indeed look nice. Well done!
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Post by: MaaX on December 23, 2024, 08:28:56 AM: Thanks, I'm quite happy with how they turned out :)
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Post by: Lord Raglan on December 23, 2024, 09:43:29 AM: Superb camo pattern on the new additions mate 👌
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Post by: MaaX on December 24, 2024, 10:46:34 AM: Thanks! :)
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Post by: MaaX on January 12, 2025, 06:14:10 PM: Here are the next three Project Z Spec Ops miniatures from Warlord Games that I’ve finished painting. These are the last fully original ones from this set, as I plan to convert the remaining two with parts from other Project Z kits.

Each miniature is armed with a different weapon: M4 variant with triple mag, SA80, and L85A2. I gave each a unique camouflage pattern and headgear for variety.

(https://i.imgur.com/DiHsllO.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fNMjOnB.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/00X4xJs.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JqXT2fs.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RUC9nsg.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cAo0H9V.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BXwVW1c.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0OEUDVx.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5gsjUWc.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/k3mAK9y.jpeg)
Title: Re: Modern miniatures project by MaaX
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 12, 2025, 06:51:49 PM: Very nice work.
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Post by: Lord Raglan on January 13, 2025, 05:55:04 AM: Those additions look awesome mate
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Post by: MaaX on January 13, 2025, 07:22:40 AM: Thanks guys!
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Post by: Tom Dulski on January 13, 2025, 12:10:01 PM: The flecktarn looks really good.
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Post by: traveller on January 13, 2025, 02:50:15 PM: Great thread! Thanks for all the inspiration!
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Post by: CapnJim on January 13, 2025, 03:50:16 PM: Those guys do look good!
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Post by: MaaX on January 13, 2025, 08:45:56 PM: Thanks! I'm glad you all like them.
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Post by: mikedemana on January 13, 2025, 09:57:08 PM: Great stuff, MaaX! Love the patterns... :o

Mike Demana
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Post by: MaaX on January 14, 2025, 12:38:52 PM: Thank you :-*
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Post by: ulverston on January 14, 2025, 02:36:20 PM: Wow! I am not a fan of these minis as I find them difficult to paint but you have made them look incredible! Masterful work!
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Post by: MaaX on January 14, 2025, 07:24:06 PM: Thank you!

I wasn’t a fan at first either, but after painting 28 of them, they’ve kind of grown on me. The poses aren’t great, but there’s something about them that I’ve come to like.
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Post by: MaaX on January 15, 2025, 07:47:52 AM: I've just finished painting two custom Project Z Spec Ops miniatures, both created using parts from the Apocalypse Survivors and Biker Gang sets. One miniature has civilian-style pants, a swapped head, and is equipped with an M4 Benelli shotgun. The other features a new head and arms, with a tracksuit-like look under the vest, and carries an M16.

(https://i.imgur.com/r2KegH2.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AUNqiOQ.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/b9NUD2d.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MjinVSy.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/skEAaLx.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4gMVOJ6.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EEePBZF.jpeg)
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Post by: traveller on January 15, 2025, 08:58:59 AM: Wonderful!
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Post by: MaaX on January 15, 2025, 02:28:25 PM: Thank you!
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 15, 2025, 06:03:11 PM: Nice.
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Post by: Freddy on January 15, 2025, 08:47:54 PM: Looks really great, especially the shades of the bald guy.
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Post by: mikedemana on January 15, 2025, 09:42:50 PM: Your camo and jeans are excellent -- so realistic!

Mike Demana
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Post by: carlos marighela on January 16, 2025, 02:40:43 AM: Quote from: mikedemana on January 15, 2025, 09:42:50 PM
Your camo and jeans are excellent -- so realistic!

Mike Demana

Nothing comes between Max and his Calvins*. :D

Nice paint work on those figures. :-* :-*

* OK, so you need to be of a certain age to get that joke.
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Post by: MaaX on January 16, 2025, 08:56:40 AM: Thanks for all your kind words – they really help keep me motivated to keep painting, even though I don’t always like the results.

Quote from: Freddy on January 15, 2025, 08:47:54 PM
Looks really great, especially the shades of the bald guy.

Thank you! I was aiming for a reflective bluish-green effect on the lenses, even though the glasses are very small (much smaller than the ones on the helmeted heads). I’m quite happy with how it turned out!

Quote from: mikedemana on January 15, 2025, 09:42:50 PM
Your camo and jeans are excellent -- so realistic!

Mike Demana

Thank you! For the jeans, I was trying to replicate this: link (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=130527.msg1654264#msg1654264), but I couldn’t remember the technique or paints I originally used. This time, I checked out some denim tutorials on YouTube, and while I wasn’t sure the final effect turned out exactly as I wanted, I’m glad you like it!

Quote from: carlos marighela on January 16, 2025, 02:40:43 AM
Nothing comes between Max and his Calvins*. :D

Nice paint work on those figures. :-* :-*

* OK, so you need to be of a certain age to get that joke.

I don’t really get that one :) but thanks anyway :)
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Post by: CapnJim on January 18, 2025, 04:47:51 PM: Quote from: MaaX on January 16, 2025, 08:56:40 AM
I don’t really get that one :) but thanks anyway :)

It's from an old Calvin Klein jeans TV commercial. In it, Brooke Shields (while wearing a pair of Calvin Klein jeans) says the line "Nothing comes between me and my Calvins"...
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Post by: MaaX on January 18, 2025, 07:40:10 PM: Yeah, I look that up in the meantime. Thanks!

Anyways...
Let’s move away from questionable commercials and back to what really matters: painted minis! Here are my new objective markers – tables with guns.

The weapons are from the Project Z Spec Ops and Survivors sets. The crate and concrete rings are from WH40K terrain bits, the bricks are resin (unfortunately, I don’t remember the manufacturer), and I made the tabletops myself using coffee stir sticks. Hope you like them!

(https://i.imgur.com/CwRdKnh.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hqlmylz.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/E4xA3eW.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/O8JNGK7.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SzcegEA.jpeg)
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Post by: CapnJim on January 18, 2025, 08:00:13 PM: I like those. A lot.

I've pondered doing something similar. If/when I do, these may act as an example I can emulate...
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Post by: MaaX on January 18, 2025, 08:25:58 PM: I'm glad you like it! Looking forward to see yours.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 19, 2025, 08:50:14 AM: Those tables look good.
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Post by: MaaX on January 19, 2025, 09:21:34 AM: Thank you!
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Post by: carlos marighela on January 19, 2025, 09:47:49 AM: Very nice! :-* :-* Adnan Kashoggi would be proud. :)

I keep meaning to make an arms cache but always end up using any spare weapons I have for conversions.
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Post by: Kourtchatovium104 on January 19, 2025, 02:26:27 PM: Great ones! :)
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Post by: MaaX on January 19, 2025, 04:16:33 PM: Thank you!

Quote from: carlos marighela on January 19, 2025, 09:47:49 AM
I keep meaning to make an arms cache but always end up using any spare weapons I have for conversions.

Between the Spec Ops kit and the Survivors set, I’ve got more weapons than I can use :)
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Post by: CapnJim on January 19, 2025, 04:38:23 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on January 19, 2025, 09:47:49 AM
Very nice! :-* :-* Adnan Kashoggi would be proud. :)

I keep meaning to make an arms cache but always end up using any spare weapons I have for conversions.

Which is why I haven't done one yet. What spare weapons I do have, especially the more modern ones, I keep think I'll need them for kit-bashing...
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Post by: Sgt_T on January 19, 2025, 05:26:22 PM: Looking good!
I especially like the coloured parts (instead of painting everything black/gunmetal).

Making my own is on my to do list. I think I'll mix in some late WW2 spare weapons. I've got more of these in my bits-box than modern ones and understand that these have been used in numerous conflicts since WW2 even up to the present day.

T.
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Post by: MaaX on January 19, 2025, 05:46:28 PM: Thanks!

Quote from: Sgt_T on January 19, 2025, 05:26:22 PM

Making my own is on my to do list. I think I'll mix in some late WW2 spare weapons. I've got more of these in my bits-box than modern ones and understand that these have been used in numerous conflicts since WW2 even up to the present day.

That's great idea! I didn't' think about that when I was making mine.
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Post by: anevilgiraffe on January 20, 2025, 02:39:38 PM: ooo that pale wood looks lovely...
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Post by: MaaX on January 20, 2025, 08:49:18 PM: Thank you!
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Post by: Spinal Tap on February 03, 2025, 07:08:06 AM: Just followed your link in the Post Apocalyptic thread, your painting skills are off the chart.
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Post by: AKULA on February 03, 2025, 08:09:43 AM: Excellent work - very effective

I particularly like the sniper rifle with the camo

:)
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Post by: MaaX on February 03, 2025, 08:52:00 AM: Thanks guys! I'm glad you like it.
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Post by: MaaX on March 24, 2025, 04:29:40 PM: After-Action Report: Black Ops 100pts - Mission A "Encounter"

Forces:

US Rangers (Opponent)

Deniable Operators (Mine)

Terrain: The VillageThe battlefield was a small village featuring a single enclosed homestead consisting of two buildings and a surrounding fence. The buildings were integrated into the fence, meaning there was only one gated entrance to the courtyard and another access point through the larger house. Across the street, there was a shed with an open yard containing stacked crates on pallets. Another smaller building stood adjacent to the road. The area surrounding these structures was covered in trees and bushes. The narrative setup for the battle was that this village was the base of an arms dealer, who fled before the conflict, leaving both forces to engage in a fight to secure the weapons.

(https://i.imgur.com/hLNyYtV.jpeg)

Game Summary:

At the beginning of the game, the US Rangers took control of the area around the shed and the crate-filled yard. Meanwhile, I attempted to take the enclosed homestead from the opposite side. However, I lost two crucial turns trying to breach the door of a building at the edge of the compound. Eventually, I managed to gain entry, reaching the interior, but another set of doors led to the enclosed courtyard where more crates were located. Realizing that forcing another door would waste more time, I left one operator inside for security and moved the rest of my team around the fence.

Apart from the homestead team, I had two snipers positioned in the bushes near the homestead?s wall, covering the open yard and the shed on the opposite side of the street. I also deployed two additional operators across the road, one armed with a GPMG.

The Rangers focused on securing the crate-filled yard and committed a smaller force to approach the homestead. My operator inside barricaded himself with a table, preparing for any potential breach, while the rest of my team in the courtyard watched the fence in case of an enemy push. However, the Rangers avoided vaulting over the fence into my operators' line of fire and instead attempted a flanking maneuver to engage my snipers.

Seeing this, I repositioned my courtyard team to fire upon the yard. A prolonged exchange of gunfire erupted, with little effect at first. My GPMG operator attempted to neutralize a Ranger covering the flank of the crate yard, but despite his efforts, he failed miserably - rolling four ones on the hit check. However, my operators eventually managed to hit the Rangers stationed in the yard. The Rangers responded by sending reinforcements to assist their wounded, but they too were taken down in the firefight. With no active shooters left in the yard, my two operators across the road advanced and secured the wounded Rangers.

At the homestead, the Rangers managed to take out one of my snipers but lost two of their own in the process. Given the mounting casualties, we decided that continuing the fight was no longer viable, and the Rangers surrendered.

(https://i.imgur.com/Bz17mPH.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/cTy6itK.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/kqiJI3t.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8Q8Hf0k.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7USwk75.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/niM18kr.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/VTx7OWp.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vkwbghS.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IpB67r3.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BTHwIRW.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hH81Kk5.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ttFqZe4.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/OFHMcIC.jpeg)
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Post by: Rick on March 28, 2025, 11:32:49 PM: Very nice but the L86 is more commonly used as a marksmans gun (longer barrel and bipod, generally fitted with a suitable scope), not as a SAW, which role it wasn't really good at. You'll probably need something else as a SAW for your squad - was there also an RPK on that sprue?
But apart from that tiny quibble, these are very nice figures you've got, most impressive.
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Post by: MaaX on March 28, 2025, 11:40:47 PM: Quote from: Rick on March 28, 2025, 11:32:49 PM
Very nice but the L86 is more commonly used as a marksmans gun (longer barrel and bipod, generally fitted with a suitable scope), not as a SAW, which role it wasn't really good at. You'll probably need something else as a SAW for your squad - was there also an RPK on that sprue?
But apart from that tiny quibble, these are very nice figures you've got, most impressive.

Thanks!

Yeah, I know that this isn't really a GMPG but there was nothing on the sprue that I could use. Only this, AK with drum mag and Chinese QBZ-95 lmg.
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Post by: Rick on March 29, 2025, 01:22:02 PM: Or start asking around - with the new Vietnam plastic ranges out someone may have spare Vietnamese RPK's or US M60's going spare? It's an idea.
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Post by: MaaX on March 29, 2025, 08:05:55 PM: I think I have one or two machinegun figures from Spectre in my backlog so may integrate them into the force.
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Post by: carlos marighela on March 29, 2025, 08:41:09 PM: Quote from: Rick on March 29, 2025, 01:22:02 PM
Or start asking around - with the new Vietnam plastic ranges out someone may have spare Vietnamese RPK's or US M60's going spare? It's an idea.

Alas the Rubicon boxes are a bust for this sort of thing. The NVA box gives you a single RPD and the US Army box contains no M60s. Not sure what the USMC box provides but I think the weirdly designed Australians may have an M60 or two.

TAG produce GPMGs, RPKs, PKs and M60s if you are after machineguns.
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Post by: Rick on March 30, 2025, 12:49:48 AM: It was the Rubicon USMC I was thinking of - I think they have M60's. As to TAG, I like them a lot but, having had some of their individual weapons in the past, they can be quite oversized for most 28mm figures. I was very surprised that the Warlord sprue didn't have a Minimi which is surely the most common SAW out there? Any more ideas how to get single weapons like SAW's? Reaper do modern weapon sets but nothing heavier than an assault rifle I think.
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Post by: MaaX on March 30, 2025, 12:10:56 PM: Quote from: Rick on March 30, 2025, 12:49:48 AM
Any more ideas how to get single weapons like SAW's?

In today's world, 3D printing is probably the best option.
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Post by: Sgt_T on March 30, 2025, 12:31:10 PM: SAW:
https://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/m249-saw (https://www.anvilindustry.co.uk/m249-saw)

But, heroic scale so may be oversized for your purposes.

T
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Post by: CapnJim on April 03, 2025, 09:14:13 PM: Yep - the Rubicon USMC box has a couple M60s. As carlos mentioned, the PAVN box has one lonely RPD. The ANZAC box, though, is loaded with M60s, for some reason...
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Post by: Rick on April 03, 2025, 09:45:07 PM: As I recall reading somewhere the Aussies were remarkably adept at 'borrowing' or 'trading' for US kit from rear supply areas. If I remember correctly, they started using the M16/M203 gl long before it found it's way into US Army hands! It would not surprise me if they had borrowed a whole load of M60's as well!
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Post by: MaaX on June 16, 2025, 09:30:54 PM: I'm back with more modern minis from spectre miniatures

These figures are deliberately unmarked, so they can represent any elite special forces unit: DEVGRU, Polish GROM, British SAS, or others. All are equipped with lightweight tactical gear, advanced NVGs (quad-tube
“four-eyes”), and a serious arsenal:

1 with MP7A1

2 with FN Minimi LMGs

1 with HK416 and Saab NLAW

2 with HK416s (one in heavier armor)

1 with HK416 and XM25 CDTE

1 with Origin-12 shotgun

(https://i.imgur.com/BhGcO2H.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/a52S68V.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TdniAQG.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NefeU4i.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zBLR9Vr.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RqHofdx.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3JKq7YD.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/g7gQvog.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DJvY34f.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/sGxgP9d.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CmJFTEu.jpeg)
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Post by: Tom Dulski on June 17, 2025, 12:24:16 PM: Those look Fucking Great :o
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Post by: MaaX on June 17, 2025, 02:36:56 PM: Thanks! I'm glad you like 'em.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 17, 2025, 05:50:14 PM: Nice.
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Post by: MaaX on June 17, 2025, 06:02:40 PM: Thanks!
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Post by: mikedemana on June 17, 2025, 10:27:10 PM: Wow! Absolutely incredible... :o :-*

Mike Demana
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Post by: CapnJim on June 18, 2025, 01:04:10 AM: Yeah man, they're awesome. Damn well done!
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Post by: MaaX on June 19, 2025, 12:07:59 PM: Thank you :-* Those were pain in the ass to assemble but the final effect makes it worth the effort 8)
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Post by: MaaX on August 03, 2025, 07:27:07 PM: Just finished painting this crew of 8 modern bank robbers in 28mm scale from Spectre Miniatures . All dressed in red boiler suits with creepy clown masks… well, except two guys who clearly didn’t get the memo and showed up in plain balaclavas instead. 😆
They're armed to the teeth with a mix of weapons — mostly SMGs, a few AR-15s, plus one pump-action shotgun and a grenade launcher.

(https://i.imgur.com/b0yOoYZ.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/s3wUIdE.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TvS2KJH.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fNpy0P4.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vw0UuNu.jpeg)
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Post by: CapnJim on August 03, 2025, 07:32:31 PM: Dang, Schnizzel! You sure paint minis like you mean it. ;)

Them fellers damn well look the business... 8)
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Post by: MaaX on August 03, 2025, 07:33:01 PM: I'm trying :) thank you :-*
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 04, 2025, 07:14:46 PM: Definitely scary clowns.