My WWW2 Soviets - NEW PICS ADDED

[Bullshott]

Inspired by Pappa Midnight and others on this board, I've finally succumbed to the madness that is WWW2. My initial force is going to be based around a Soviet platoon using mainly Copplestone Neo-Sovs. I like these because of their 'not quite historical' uniforms - heavily based on WW2 uniforms but with subtle changes that could easily have happened within a few years of 1945 in an alternate history. I'm also a sucker for guns with drum mags!

The first batch will be standard out-of-the-blister infantry, to be followed be some converted partizans (to add some campaign variations to the clothing), then some head-changed infantry using SOTR heads. I don't like the Copplestone command pack, so I will replace these with converted infantry and suitable figures I find from other ranges that will blend in.

Enough of the waffle, here are the first three figures that I completed last night:

[Regulator]

These are nice. Are those Copplestone Future Wars?

[postal]

very nice

[marrony]

Lookin' good.

[Pappa Midnight]

I'd forgotten all about those Neo-Soviets!
They look ideal for "1945+" troops.
Very cool so far and I'm looking forward to seeing the rest as you do them.

How do they combare to Artizan, Westwind scale-wise?

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[Bullshott]

I spent the afternoon at Colours with one of my Copplestone Neo-Sovs in my pocket to compare against other ranges. They are certainly too large for Darkson and Westwind SOTR (althought the separate SOTR heads are compatible) - a pity, since I like the styling of some of the SOTR and on the Westwind stand they had packs of separate weapons for them (containing a mix of the rifles, SMGs, etc on the packs released to date, plus a couple of RPGs).

As for Artizan, these are closer in height and bulk to Copplestone, but still slightly smaller. I bought their three cossack soldiers and will be converting them in due course to mix in with my Neo-Sovs.

I also picked up a couple more packs of the standard Neo-Sov infantry to do head changes with plus the command pack (seeing the figures up close I have changed my mind about them and they should look good when finished).

[Chairface]

They look fantastic! Can't wait to see more.

[Lowtardog]

When I did mine I mixed in some GW figures, imperial guard thingies who looked like these

[Bullshott]

When I did mine I mixed in some GW figures, imperial guard thingies who looked like these

Good call Lowtardog, I was actually thinking of getting their IG Vostroyan heavy bolter team and converting it to suit my forces (basically changing their coats into greatcoats and maybe a head change on one). It would mean a fair bit of work, but as I said when I started this thread: I'm a sucker for guns with drum mags.

However, looking at the various IG options there are a lot of useful items. Especially the plastic Cadian heavy weapons team and some of the metal heavy weapons troops for the regiments listed on the online store. With the availability of the SOTR separate heads this opens up a whole lot of options. I will have to reconsider which packs I go for ...

How about posting a picture or two of your Copplestones and GW figs together?

[Bullshott]

First rifle section completed:

[marrony]

Like these blokes a lot.Well painted too.I must admit i love Mr Copplestones future chappies.Could see these used as WW2 up to Near future adventures no worries.Must get mine painted!!!!

[Regulator]

Ah, these look nice indeed.

[twrchtrwyth]

Excellent.

[Pappa Midnight]

Those are looking excellent!
 They would look quite at home in a Weird War setting or Near Future, two uses for the price of one!!

BTW:Thanks for the info on the size of the minis.

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[Captaingeneral]

Great to see these painted up. I have a load to do but have been undecided about the colours to use...camo or not...summer or winter...or a mixture...might just have to copy yours