13 Mar 2014

Insurgnecy rising - part 6

 Hello,

I've decided to speed up my painting for this batch a bit and decided to use them for my today's post instead of another blank post with conversions. Those aren't varnished yet, but as I'll be away from home for next couple of days, I wanted to post them today regardless.

I feel a bit bad with showing three at a time, but it seems to work for me. I got a rifleman, RPK gunner and a leader today.


Rifleman, as usual is nothing special. He is reloading his SA80. As he wears his hat rambo style, it seemed suitable to dress him at least partly as a civilian. When I first started working on the kit, his body seemed best but I can't end up thinking it looks even more awkward than any other.  He has a standard vest (but to be honest, not two are alike in my force :D) and camouflage pants.



A RPK gunner, on the other hand, is a whole other story. I love how he came out in the end. He is clearly a skilled resistance fighter. His ski mask came out great, but I've noticed now that I have always taken photos in a way where you couldn't see his face from up front.  I have substituted the dark sand colour for khaki on his uniform and it came out looking far more like an US woodland than the with miniature from the last batch.

Lastly, a leader. He's got a high tech vest, a (camouflaged!) M16 and that's about all that's interesting here. I like the pose, but there really isn't much more to add.

I might mention that I've somehow painted every pair of shoes differently. Not that anyone is looking at the shoes, but it's a nice accomplishment :D.

Lastly, there is the complimentary photo of the insurgency rising. Nine still isn't something to brag about, but I am getting there.
They are put together in a group as per FOF Quick Start rules. First group has a leader, RPG, RPK and 4 rifles. Second one is stuck with a leader and a RPK for now.



Thanks for looking,
Mathyoo

18 comments:

  1. I think you've saved the best until last as these are certainly my personal favourites of the whole force. IMO this force has swelledquite quickly, considering all the conversion work you've done on them.
    Roll on the rest

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    1. Thanks Joe. I haven't as much saved them as improved myself I suppose. And with those 9, I'm on 1/3, so still a lot of "the lasts" to come :D.
      I'm trying to sculpt a little bit every day and with the quick work I'm doing on them, they flew by. My first estimation was they'd keep me busy for half a year and I'll probably have them all painted by May if I'm slow :D

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  2. Great stuff Mathyoo.
    I really like the guy with the skimask. Others just as good, he's my favourite.
    Nice force you have coming along, can't wait to see the rest.

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    1. Cheers Bob!
      Yes, he's by far my favorite too. His fatigues came out much better once I located the problem in the first try and his mask came out really well. I was a bit nervous about painting the eyes and mouth area, but I'm really happy with how it came out in the end.

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  3. They look great! A nice rabble you have gathered!

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    1. Thanks Johnny, has to be the fresh start enthusiasm! :D

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  4. I do like these three very much, Mathyoo. Your force is also looking good. I'm glad you printed the group shot. Keep up the good work!

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    1. Thanks Vampi. I figured the group shot would fit in. It also gives me a feel of accomplishment so to say. If I'd only show three at a time, it would look like nothing ever gets done!

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  5. More irregular goodness. The camouflage is very well done and the mixture of clothing and equipment styles marks them clearly as a militia or insurgent force, rather than regulars.

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    1. Thanks mate! I figured insurgents would be a great excuse to try painting different patterns, but finding good ones isn't as easy as I thought it would be, he he.

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  6. You have done a really good job on these. And I agree with Coilgar the Camo is very well done. Keep it up.

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    1. Thanks, will try to get more done, but I think I need a break from painting (that fast! :P) for now :D

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  7. These figures just keep giving. Lovely stuff.

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  8. Excellent work mate. The Force is shaping up nicely!

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    1. Thanks mate! I feel like making some terrain now, but I can't remember of anything worth making except the big buildings...I'd prefer something smaller to start with! :P

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  9. You've certainly nailed the art of painting camo. The top middle model is amazing.

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    1. Thanks! I agree, the middle man's camo came out really well. The other two guys seem a bit boring up close, as it's just strips, but that's simply what that camo looks like from a distance, honestly! :D

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