Troublemaker Games 28mm Scifi Light Infantry

[former user]

I would agree here
try making it a bit thinner. length is not the problem
The difference is that long rifles look pre WW1 or colonial/VSF
and the shorter carbine/assault rifle version looks more modern
for historical reasons that have somehow managed to imprint into our asthaetics 
the bulky type originates in SF movies where real handweapons were disguised in an outer cover to make them appear SF.
all starting with "Planet of the Apes". see also Alien, Starship troopers, etc
interestingly enough not Star Wars, where the look more realistic

[Troublemaker Games]

Thanks for the thoughts on the rifle bulk, I'll look into it.

In the mean time, smaller boots. :-)

[former user]

here some ideas

[workerBee]

Thanks for the thoughts on the rifle bulk, I'll look into it.

In the mean time, smaller boots. :-)

I don't know the "chained grenades" are "original" or based on historical ones but I like that detail.

Boots look better in that picture.

Gracias,

Glenn

[workerBee]

Thanks for the thoughts on the rifle bulk, I'll look into it.

In the mean time, smaller boots. :-)

Hmmm, the backpack...

I know miniaturization is a wonderful trend but I could only wish my backpacks had been that light!

Gracias,

Glenn

[former user]

oh, I don't know about other armies, but in desert conditions, the armee d'afrique would march lightly whenever possible and have their stuff carried. You don't get very far with 20 kg on Your back and 2 l of water

[mcfonz]

I think part of the problem with the boots is that there is little in the way of 'shape' to them.

They need to be a bit narrower around the ankle in comparison to the top to reflect that the ankle and lower leg is narrower than the where your calves start to kick in.

The only boots I can think of that look like this are Wellies and Uggs but that is because they do not have laces or any type of fastening lower down.

I'd google some images of boots and have a look at their profile whilst being worn. These are quite formless otherwise. They are better for having been bulked down a bit mind you.

Also my advice would be to not sculpt the backpacks on, worry about that later and do them as extra components.

[workerBee]

oh, I don't know about other armies, but in desert conditions, the armee d'afrique would march lightly whenever possible and have their stuff carried. You don't get very far with 20 kg on Your back and 2 l of water

I agree, I like the equipment but it still looks almost too light for a pack carrying "useful stuff" needed during combat - other than a laptop computer to request fire support via Windows version 327...

That, of course,  means he is going to eventually sculpt the unit's robotic mule you know?

Gracias,

Glenn

[Troublemaker Games]

That, of course,  Wink means he is going to eventually sculpt the unit's robotic mule you know?

I was thinking quad bikes & trailers actually, both for hauling equipment/heavy weapons, and for scouting.

[robh]

The only boots I can think of that look like this are Wellies and Uggs...snip...

Ski Boots

[dijit]

Those boots look much better - well done!

Regarding the weapons I think it's the bulk of the weapon, rather than its length that makes it look a little odd against the slim and more naturally proportioned bodies.

Overall I think you're likely to produce a better product with a little feedback and one which you're likely to be more proud of later.

[Troublemaker Games]

Bulk-reduced rifles are high on my list of things to do. :-)

[workerBee]

Bulk-reduced rifles are high on my list of things to do. :-)

Yes, that will make a better figure (Well, just IMNSHO,) that should sell better.

Gracias,

Glenn

[former user]

What happened with this project?

[Troublemaker Games]

Unlike my other crowdfunder, nobody liked it. :-)

The few pledges it's taken will be returned to their owners shortly. I did try and close the project and return the funds a couple of weeks ago, but Indiegogo wouldn't let me (they won't close a project that's had at least 1 pledge).