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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: racm32 on 25 March 2015, 11:18:18 PM

Title: Modern Russians
Post by: racm32 on 25 March 2015, 11:18:18 PM: Here is my group of Modern Russians. More detailed photos on blog: http://wyndehurstproductions.blogspot.com/2015/03/ukraine-conflict-thoughts-and-figures.html (http://wyndehurstproductions.blogspot.com/2015/03/ukraine-conflict-thoughts-and-figures.html)

(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l76/racm32/KIMG0396.jpg) (http://s93.photobucket.com/user/racm32/media/KIMG0396.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: Hupp n at em on 26 March 2015, 01:00:53 AM: Nicely done, they look great! 8) Who will they be fighting against?
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: commissarmoody on 26 March 2015, 04:02:25 AM: I forget, which mins manufacturer did you go with?
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: cuprum on 26 March 2015, 06:58:41 AM: Figures are excellent. Here are just pieces of wood AK - be painted in black color - it is now made of plastic.
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: racm32 on 26 March 2015, 12:18:11 PM: The figures are Elhim. I went with wood stocks for the contrast they provided. The minis have such great detail but its all lost in a camo paint job, wanted something to stand out more.
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: cuprum on 26 March 2015, 02:04:40 PM: I agree that the wooden parts weapon looks more contrast.

Here are some links where there is a photo of a new Russian soldier equipment.

(http://www.e-news.su/uploads/posts/2015-02/1422779845_file66upeksoni0o4c6630p_800_480.jpg)

http://fishki.net/1319633-jekipirovka-ratnik-vremja-prishlo.html

http://phorum.voensov.ru/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=357
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: Hupp n at em on 26 March 2015, 05:09:08 PM: We can always count on you for more information on Russian topics, cuprum! :)
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: cuprum on 26 March 2015, 05:19:52 PM: No problem colleagues - do not hesitate. I will try to help in any questions interesting you.
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: racm32 on 26 March 2015, 08:03:41 PM: Quote from: Hupp n at em on 26 March 2015, 01:00:53 AM
Nicely done, they look great! 8) Who will they be fighting against?

I'll have more posts soon with possible opponents for these Russians, you can see more about my overall project on my blog.
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: Into The Eagle`s Nest on 26 March 2015, 08:38:48 PM: I would change any weapon`s wood paint to black. Wood on AKs is no more - everything has changed to polymer a long time ago. Here and there are still some SVD rifles and some PKMs with wooden shoulder rests. For more variety on figures you could also stick to black knee pads or gloves.

Just my 0.2 cents.
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: gimzod on 26 March 2015, 08:40:28 PM: What paints did you use for them?
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: racm32 on 26 March 2015, 10:21:02 PM: Quote from: gimzod on 26 March 2015, 08:40:28 PM
What paints did you use for them?

Are you asking about brand of paint or actual color names?
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: gimzod on 26 March 2015, 10:46:30 PM: Colour names. I have some Russians of my own to do.
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: racm32 on 27 March 2015, 01:08:32 AM: For the main uniform I used a mix of Vallejo Gunship Green and Flat Green equal parts. Then for the camo pattern mix the flat green or gunship with just a little bit of Dark or Iraq Sand to lighten it up. Then speckal German Uniform over top as its a very very dark green.
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: commissarmoody on 28 March 2015, 07:05:34 PM: They still look good to me. Even with the Wood finish. :D
And thanks for the info Cuprum.
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: racm32 on 30 March 2015, 03:51:01 AM: I decided to paint the weapons black and half the knee pads as well. It is not quite the contrast I wanted but when compared to some of my recently finished Ukraine Army minis they do look more advanced.
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: cuprum on 30 March 2015, 04:12:43 AM: *
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: Mako on 31 March 2015, 08:55:53 AM: Those look very nice.

Thanks for sharing your pic. Always nice to see new minis, painted.
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: cuprum on 31 July 2018, 05:04:49 PM: The painting of the new Russian camouflage on the figure 1/35. It is quite possible to use these techniques for 28 mm.

https://youtu.be/gd2OC0DLcZ4
Title: Re: Modern Russians
Post by: racm32 on 01 August 2018, 02:02:44 AM: Oh clever. I'm just about to start on a batch of 20 individuals in Russian style Gortex Suites with Russian style tactical vests/body amour. That technique will work great for the vests.