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Title: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 8/8/12]
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 21 July 2012, 01:44:15 PM
Painted this up yesterday.

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/trooper%20montage%20small.jpg)


More to come!


EDIT: More info on the models and how to get hold of them HERE (http://franks-toybox.blogspot.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Andym on 21 July 2012, 01:59:05 PM
Fantastic!! I love the goggles!! 8) 8)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Svennn on 21 July 2012, 02:02:56 PM
Nice paint but thats a given from yourself. The mini is nice too, where is it from?
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Malamute on 21 July 2012, 03:02:35 PM
Nice paint but thats a given from yourself. The mini is nice too, where is it from?

Seconded, great work, who makes him?
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Tom Reed on 21 July 2012, 03:03:30 PM
I have to agree with Andym, I noticed the goggles the first thing.
Most excellent, I must say.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: dwartist on 21 July 2012, 03:32:06 PM
Yesterday? You painted it yesterday !!!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: uti long smile on 21 July 2012, 06:12:20 PM
Top notch as usual!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 21 July 2012, 08:29:37 PM
Thanks chaps.  :)

Can't really say much about the model right now but there are a few more to be painted  :D
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Commander Vyper on 21 July 2012, 08:43:39 PM
Thanks chaps.  :)

Can't really say much about the model right now but there are a few more to be painted  :D

So new mini then from an up and coming, otherwise undisclosed/disclosable range? ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: dwartist on 21 July 2012, 09:23:31 PM
Thanks chaps.  :)

Can't really say much about the model right now but there are a few more to be painted  :D

Tease! Interestingly the head is reminiscent of some renders of female, helmeted heads posted recently on a certain company's Facebook page. If I was a betting man.....
I'll have me some of these when they're available. Very nice figure and an excellent, subdued PJ.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: commissarmoody on 21 July 2012, 09:43:16 PM
Dang! Quit stalling who makes em.  :P
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 21 July 2012, 10:20:36 PM
Bit of web trouble at the moment it seems so pics aren't showing and I can't even view my own site! Hopefully it'll be sorted soon. All out of my hands (good old Webs  :-[ ).

Patience commissarmoody  ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: the commissar on 22 July 2012, 01:20:08 AM
Could this really be a Defiance Games figure   :o ? It looks very sharp for plastic but something about the gun design just has me wondering.

I must admit I am hoping it is a metal figure from a UK company who have produced a full squad of similar troops   :)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Splod on 23 July 2012, 10:04:59 PM
Ohh hells yes. I think these belong in my Lebanon 2082 project :)
I'd put good money on them not being Defiance figs though. Didn't someone just release some nice Drop Troops? I'm thinking its the same company.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 23 July 2012, 10:31:26 PM
A couple of WIP shots. One just needs the basing finishing off.

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/DSCN4918.JPG)  (http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/DSCN4920.JPG)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: the commissar on 23 July 2012, 10:56:26 PM
Looking very nice - I am waiting (im)patiently to find out who is making these figures!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Ray Rivers on 24 July 2012, 01:50:25 AM
Nice minis!

Excellent paint job!  :-*
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: commissarmoody on 24 July 2012, 02:45:23 AM
Even unbased they look great.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: DoctorPete on 24 July 2012, 07:02:46 AM
Are those new Pig Iron miniatures? 
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on 24 July 2012, 12:06:02 PM
You bloody tease!
Lovely PJ as ever. You should really start doing more tutorials for us to copy ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Steve F on 24 July 2012, 12:07:10 PM
Nice paint job.  The figure is almost more "alternative present" than "near future".
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Scotty Speed on 24 July 2012, 12:39:01 PM
Absolutely drop-dead gorgeous  :o
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Nimrod on 24 July 2012, 12:42:31 PM
Very impressive paint job, as always i might add.  :)
And miniatures look quite promising.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 24 July 2012, 12:56:11 PM
Are those new Pig Iron miniatures?

Nope  :D

You should really start doing more tutorials for us to copy ;)

I really want to do more but I've just not had the time recently. Perhaps with a few changes I can start finding the time again.

The figure is almost more "alternative present" than "near future".

Yup, agree there. I'd love to paint up some of these in faded greens for that 'Nam look, Flecktarn wearing Bundeswehr would work well, as would something deserty like the IDF.

Oh...

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/DSCN4923.JPG)

Better pics when these are finished off, and thanks for the comments everyone.  :)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: majorsmith on 24 July 2012, 01:38:19 PM
these are so nice! the goggles look amazing!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Dentatus on 24 July 2012, 01:48:22 PM
I'm interested, for sure. And your brushwork only makes them more enticing.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: The_Beast on 24 July 2012, 06:57:59 PM
You know what really has us worried; this line turns into vapourware. 'Sorry, lads, but we just can't get them into production.' Or, worse, silence except for the winds blowing in the desert.

It happens, you know...

Still, really lovely work, and I've not seen your previous painting to cause me to automatically gush.  lol

Not sure if it's fair to dare you to do flecktarn at that scale, though. ;)

Doug
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Commander Vyper on 24 July 2012, 07:36:48 PM
Bet they're ackula's bsg commission only fleet troops. ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: dwartist on 24 July 2012, 08:44:09 PM
"I really want to do more but I've just not had the time recently" - give us your colours then!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Brummie on 24 July 2012, 10:02:48 PM
Bet they're ackula's bsg commission only fleet troops. ;)


Possibly... but I think he told me a while back he was going to use some modern troops from Empress/Eureka etc...
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Splod on 24 July 2012, 10:17:02 PM
Bet they're ackula's bsg commission only fleet troops. ;)


Nope, wrong rifle, body armour and webbing. If it were a commission they'd be closer tho the original imagery ;)
At least if they were my commission :P
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Hildred Castaigne on 24 July 2012, 11:12:04 PM
A while ago Empress Miniatures posted this on the Ambush Alley Forum:
"Well, 2012 will see a new 'faction' added (possibly two) ... but it will be strictly 2012+ in style I'm afraid."
Could it possibly be from them?
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: DoctorPete on 24 July 2012, 11:24:30 PM
A while ago Empress Miniatures posted this on the Ambush Alley Forum:
"Well, 2012 will see a new 'faction' added (possibly two) ... but it will be strictly 2012+ in style I'm afraid."
Could it possibly be from them?

The figures are nice enough to be Empress.  You may be onto something.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Andym on 25 July 2012, 07:26:20 AM
Excellent yet again Mr Lead!! I love your painting style
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 25 July 2012, 08:38:46 AM
"I really want to do more but I've just not had the time recently" - give us your colours then!

OK...  :)


Uniform: Base - GW Adeptus Battlegrey (old Foundation range), Highlight - VMC German WW2 Beige Camo, VMC Silver Grey

Body Armour: Base - Black, Highlight - VGC Khaki

Kit: Base - Black, Highlight - VGC Stonewall Grey

Boots: Base - Black, Highlight - VGC Cold Grey (Dirt stippled over using GW Charadon Granite & VMC Khaki Grey)

Gun: Base - Black, Highlight - VGC Sombre Grey, VGC Ghost Grey

Helmet: Base - VMC German WW2 Luftwaffe Blue, Highlight - VMC Light Green Blue

Goggles: Base - VGC Cobra Leather, Highlight on lower half GW Tausept Ochre (old Foundation range), VGC Bonewhite, Shading on upper half VGC Charred Brown and don't forget the all important white dot!

Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: dwartist on 25 July 2012, 10:10:57 AM
Ta! Which Black? My VMC blacks always dry with a pronounced sheen (I have a strong sense of deja-vu as I type...)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 25 July 2012, 10:16:19 AM
Ta! Which Black? My VMC blacks always dry with a pronounced sheen (I have a strong sense of deja-vu as I type...)

VGC... although I've noticed my current batch of black is a little shiny when it dries but I use Tamiya X-21 Flat Base with most of my paints now so that sorts that out (it makes all those crappy shiny paints like CdA and Foundry usable too!).
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: armiesarmy on 25 July 2012, 10:32:53 AM
my my my

that is really really nice

fantastic paint job
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Lowtardog on 25 July 2012, 10:36:22 AM
Stunning I think I know whose figures these are  ;) och aye I do  :D
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Mongrel on 25 July 2012, 12:21:27 PM
Stunning I think I know whose figures these are  ;) och aye I do  :D

Dammit Karl, you sussed it  :o  http://franks-toybox.blogspot.co.uk/

Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Keith on 25 July 2012, 12:27:09 PM
Have these got anything to do with an angry Scottish bloke by any chance?

Beautiful paintwork!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 25 July 2012, 12:28:07 PM
The jigs up!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: dwartist on 25 July 2012, 01:10:29 PM
VGC... although I've noticed my current batch of black is a little shiny when it dries but I use Tamiya X-21 Flat Base with most of my paints now so that sorts that out (it makes all those crappy shiny paints like CdA and Foundry usable too!).

Ta, once more - I'll give it a try. How much flat base do you recommend? Incidentally your inspirational PJ has made the figures irresistible so, now the 'culprit' has been unmasked, I've ordered some...
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 25 July 2012, 01:34:26 PM
Ta, once more - I'll give it a try. How much flat base do you recommend? Incidentally your inspirational PJ has made the figures irresistible so, now the 'culprit' has been unmasked, I've ordered some...

Just mix a little in. A spot or so. Too much and the paint will have a horrible chalky appearance. You soon get the hang of how much to use.

Look forward to seeing your camo versions then  ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: dwartist on 25 July 2012, 03:00:03 PM
"Look forward to seeing your camo versions then" - haha, you read my mind!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Dr Mathias on 25 July 2012, 03:20:25 PM
Excellent painting, of course. I've been looking for a good opponent to the Grenadier/EM4 Copplestone troopers for quite a while. These look about right.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Blue in vt on 25 July 2012, 04:24:25 PM
Awesome work as usual SCL...very inspirational.   :-*

And I (we) appreciate you being so free with your color choices and sequences.

this is a gaming period I had no interest in...until I saw these excellent figures and your SWEET Pjs!

Cheers,

Blue
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 25 July 2012, 07:37:44 PM
First set of four all finished.

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/troopers%201%20front%20.JPG)

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/troopers%201%20rear.JPG)

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/troopers%201%20side.JPG)


Thanks for the comments on the PJs everyone  :D
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Earther on 25 July 2012, 07:55:16 PM
Wow! Just wow! :-*
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Commander Vyper on 25 July 2012, 09:10:57 PM
Those greys, and blacks, lovely work, perfect colour palette for my odst's cheers for sharing.

The commander.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Splod on 26 July 2012, 08:30:50 AM
Really nice. Both the figs and your stunner of a paint job.
One thing that does bug me about them is their rifles, I'd much prefer they were carrying a bullpup rifle. This one looks a bit too much like an SG 566 to me and looks a little out of place beside the massive support weapon.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Sig_556_Classic.jpg/640px-Sig_556_Classic.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Sig_556_Classic.jpg/640px-Sig_556_Classic.jpg)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: dwartist on 26 July 2012, 10:10:43 AM
Absolutely perfect - going to be a hard act to follow!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Big Martin on 26 July 2012, 12:56:17 PM
Nice. I want some. :D
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Bugsda on 26 July 2012, 04:43:12 PM
Super smooth paintwork, brilliant!  :-*
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: AKULA on 26 July 2012, 04:52:14 PM
Dammit Karl, you sussed it  :o  http://franks-toybox.blogspot.co.uk/



Top work by Richard - you must be very happy with them Frank.

 8)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 26 July 2012, 07:07:17 PM
Dead chuffed Matt  :-*
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Lowtardog on 26 July 2012, 07:35:07 PM
Dammit Karl, you sussed it  :o  http://franks-toybox.blogspot.co.uk/



I know you too well Frank I remember you a couple of years back lamenting the Copplestone troopers and even hollowing out barrels etc. I did think at one point you may have gone down the Borderland route but thats a long time ago now :D
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 28 July 2012, 08:57:26 PM
(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/DSCN4932.JPG)

Just need to do the rocket launcher guy from this set.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Grimmnar on 29 July 2012, 01:32:32 AM
Excellent painting, of course. I've been looking for a good opponent to the Grenadier/EM4 Copplestone troopers for quite a while. These look about right.
And with that comment in mind. Are there any comparison pics anywhere with different models? Copplestone being one of the ones.

And these models do look damn nice. Crisp and clean. And the paint scheme just makes em look fantab. Cant wait to see the RL guy when he is done. :-)

Grimm
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Predatorpt on 29 July 2012, 01:51:20 AM
And with that comment in mind. Are there any comparison pics anywhere with different models? Copplestone being one of the ones.

And these models do look damn nice. Crisp and clean. And the paint scheme just makes em look fantab. Cant wait to see the RL guy when he is done. :-)

Grimm

From the owner's blog:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wiGTQX4ltlk/T9HclPSef1I/AAAAAAAABXQ/Hz7J-Jj7eiY/s1600/Size%2BComparison.jpg)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper
Post by: Grimmnar on 29 July 2012, 04:10:35 AM
From the owner's blog:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wiGTQX4ltlk/T9HclPSef1I/AAAAAAAABXQ/Hz7J-Jj7eiY/s1600/Size%2BComparison.jpg)
Of course there is one. I knew as soon as i asked the question and hit "post" that this was going to be the response. I hadn't had a chance yet to hit the blog. Serves me right.

But the comparison shot looks good to me. I would think not an issue there for anyone. :-)

Grimm
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Predatorpt on 29 July 2012, 01:27:53 PM
When I receive mine, I'll do a comparison with some Heresy Troopers  :D
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Grimrod on 29 July 2012, 03:50:20 PM
 I so got to get some of these!!!!! Just unclear on how...one just e-mails the site owner and places an order?
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Comsquare on 29 July 2012, 03:55:03 PM
I so got to get some of these!!!!! Just unclear on how...one just e-mails the site owner and places an order?

Yepp.
Sent him a mail, got a quick response, afterwards an paypal invoice and am waiting now for the minis to come :)

Everything went fast and easy so far
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: dwartist on 29 July 2012, 05:21:24 PM
An email; a paypal payment; a delivery within a couple of days! Excellent!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 29 July 2012, 09:58:18 PM
I so got to get some of these!!!!! Just unclear on how...one just e-mails the site owner and places an order?

Just drop me an e-mail, tell me how many packs you want and where you are in the world, so I can calculate postage.
I will make up your order, weight it and send you a Paypal invoice.
Pay the invoice and I will send the troops.

Simples  ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 30 July 2012, 01:55:02 PM
(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/DSCN4934.JPG)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on 30 July 2012, 01:58:21 PM
What can I say? Lovely as ever, Stoney :-*
Damn. I shouldn't really be watching this bloody thread, or else I might want to do something with these minis...
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: einarolafson on 30 July 2012, 03:45:21 PM
Stunning as always!!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Michka on 30 July 2012, 04:55:30 PM
These look fantastic! I love the paint job and the figures. Together they make a beautiful combination.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Predatorpt on 30 July 2012, 07:34:55 PM
I've received mine today (just 4 days from order to delivery in Portugal) and they are really great! :o

Clean casts, great poses - best near future troopers in the market right now (IMHO). I can only hope to see this line expand with more sculpts!



Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: Lowtardog on 30 July 2012, 07:39:28 PM
I dont think you will beat Frank on sales and trunaround, he is a true gamer and like us all wants the lead in his hand the moment he pushes the buy button, so knows what customers are after too :D
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 25/7/12]
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 30 July 2012, 08:27:22 PM
Next set of four done.

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/troopers%202%20front.JPG)

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/troopers%202%20rear.JPG)

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/trooper%20launcher%20detail.JPG)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Andym on 31 July 2012, 12:02:57 AM
Lovely yet again Mr Lead!! 8)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Commander Vyper on 31 July 2012, 12:45:57 PM
So Frank how many in the set?
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 31 July 2012, 01:28:58 PM
So Frank how many in the set?

You haven't even looked at the blog have you?  ::)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Dewbakuk on 31 July 2012, 03:59:16 PM
To be fair, it took me a good 7 seconds to find the info :)

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Near Future Troopers

FT1 - Officer, Marksman, Projectile Launcher, Technician
FT2 - Fire Team 1 with Assault Rifles
FT3 - Fire Team 2 with Assault Rifles
FT4 - 3 x Assault Rifles, 1 x Squad Support Weapon

All figs sold in packs of four, as per above codes.
Packs are £8.00 each or any four packs for £30.00.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Commander Vyper on 31 July 2012, 10:25:11 PM
You haven't even looked at the blog have you?  ::)

It was all in Scottish so I gave up ;).

All sounds good, will have to get a reasonable selection from you after the weekend.

Anyway, where's the one in the future modern Kevlar I-kilt?


 ::)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 31 July 2012, 11:49:14 PM
It was all in Scottish so I gave up ;).

All sounds good, will have to get a reasonable selection from you after the weekend.

Anyway, where's the one in the future modern Kevlar I-kilt?


 ::)

 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:D
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Doomsdave on 01 August 2012, 12:31:29 AM
Those are wonderful minis and quite possibly the best PJ I have seen on "soldier" figs.  The only thing that puts me off is that in the US Army a blue stripe on ordinance usually signifies "training" meaning not-live ammo.  Small point I know, just sharing.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 01 August 2012, 02:19:28 AM
But they are not U.S. they are British  ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 01 August 2012, 08:10:15 AM
But they are not U.S. they are British  ;)

And it's the future.  ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 01 August 2012, 10:40:51 AM
Pity you will not sell to Aussies as those would of made nice corp proxie figs for warpath.

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Payment by paypal only, postage at cost, to anywhere in the world.

What have you done to upset him?  ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 01 August 2012, 01:16:15 PM
Pity you will not sell to Aussies as those would of made nice corp proxie figs for warpath.

Maybe you shouldn't put so much faith in what the Cardinal has to say and think for yourself  ;)

Try dropping me an e-mail and dealing with me one to one, instead of listening to second hand gossip  :o
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Splod on 02 August 2012, 04:57:26 AM
Hmm, I'm having significant troubles not jumping back into 28mm thanks to these.
I mean, half a dozen packs and I've got a platoon for Stargrunt or Tomorrow's War. Oh, and of course they'll need some transport. Oooh, and armour support. I suppose some air support will be useful too. And possibly some power armour, just a squad. Or a platoon...
See my problem?
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 02 August 2012, 01:03:06 PM
Is it you who has just placed an order last night?

Or would that be some other Aussie?  :o
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 02 August 2012, 04:19:25 PM
Some other chap. Could be the cardinal....  lol

I just burned through $150 on minis last weekend so it will be a while before I need more retail therapy.

So, the "Pity you don't sell to Aussies" was just a cheap shot then?

Well, it takes all sorts I suppose.  ::)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 02 August 2012, 05:15:16 PM
I agree  :-I
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Raxxus on 02 August 2012, 05:26:12 PM
Maybe some gasmasked/masked guys? :D
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Commander Vyper on 02 August 2012, 06:47:48 PM
I agree  :-I

Anyway, in other news, had chance to send my invoice through Frank?

Ta

The commander.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 02 August 2012, 07:17:48 PM
About 2 hours ago mucker  ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Commander Vyper on 02 August 2012, 09:27:04 PM
Never saw the invoice but all paid up mate. Cheers. :)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 02 August 2012, 09:44:19 PM
They'll be in the post tomorrow matey  ;)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Hildred Castaigne on 02 August 2012, 11:25:49 PM
I think it was some other chap who wanted your historicals and you said no because you thought he might be buying them for this mysterious cardinal fellow who seems to be in your black book of scottish doom.
I think I may have had a run-in with that Cardinal.
Thoroughly unpleasant fellow.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: commissarmoody on 03 August 2012, 06:58:41 AM
Did some one say Quar???? :-*
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 03 August 2012, 12:57:58 PM
Just a rough photo for now of another set of four.

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/DSCN4947.JPG)


I'm already seeing conversion potential for some of these models. Maybe something for a little jaunt through Pripyat and onto the Wish Granter?
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: dwartist on 03 August 2012, 01:04:12 PM
What a wonderful example of consistently high quality painting!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Raxxus on 03 August 2012, 01:13:47 PM
Just a rough photo for now of another set of four.

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/DSCN4947.JPG)


I'm already seeing conversion potential for some of these models. Maybe something for a little jaunt through Pripyat and onto the Wish Granter?

DO it!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 03 August 2012, 01:24:39 PM
What a wonderful example of consistently high quality painting!

The next thing I paint will NOT be grey.  lol
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: Splod on 04 August 2012, 01:04:57 AM
Yep, I'm so close to folding. Definitely getting an Israeli vibe from them... Lebanon 2082 looks to be a 28mm project. Sorry 20mm :(
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 30/7/12]
Post by: stone-cold-lead on 08 August 2012, 01:19:50 PM
Photographed the last two sets.

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/ftb%20nf%20inf%202%20front%20small.JPG)

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/ftb%20nf%20inf%203%20front%20small.JPG)

And a group shot.

(http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/photos/undefined/ftb%20nf%20inf%20group%20small.JPG)

There are more pics in my gallery on my website (http://stonecoldlead.webs.com/apps/photos/).

And here's where you can find details of how to order models - Franks Toybox (http://franks-toybox.blogspot.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 8/8/12]
Post by: Blue in vt on 08 August 2012, 01:52:49 PM
 :o :o :-* :-*

Fantastic!

Blue
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 8/8/12]
Post by: Steve F on 08 August 2012, 02:40:48 PM
Yep, that's great suff - figures and paint both.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 8/8/12]
Post by: Andym on 09 August 2012, 07:32:03 AM
Lov-er-ly again Mr Lead!! :o
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 8/8/12]
Post by: CyberAlien312 on 09 August 2012, 01:00:38 PM
You did a wonderfully realistic job painting those!   8)
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 8/8/12]
Post by: Knightofspades on 17 August 2012, 08:33:05 PM
Such awesome paintjob and cool figures, well done!
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 8/8/12]
Post by: Thib-0 on 17 August 2012, 08:42:59 PM
Splendid paintjob. Love the minis :-*
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 8/8/12]
Post by: Lawful Evil on 24 August 2012, 08:29:24 AM
Just got my four sets of these in the mail, and I have to say, they are on par with Hasslefree in terms of sculpting. Flash free and with crisp detail, they are just fantastic! Thanks for making them available, Frank, and thanks SCL for the inspiring paint jobs.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi/Near Future Trooper [new pics 8/8/12]
Post by: Mongrel on 27 August 2012, 01:51:12 AM
Just got my four sets of these in the mail, and I have to say, they are on par with Hasslefree in terms of sculpting. Flash free and with crisp detail, they are just fantastic! Thanks for making them available, Frank, and thanks SCL for the inspiring paint jobs.

Thank you, that's kind of you to say so and you are most welcome  ;)