combatoctopus

December pack SitRep and discussion

Added 2021-11-07 19:47:27 +0000 UTC

Update 27.11.2021 - bodies done, pouches done, heads are done too! Vaccination didn't have a big impact on me this time, so i was able to more or less continue.

At this point i still need to figure out how to make NVG and laser pointer for G95 + make supports of course, but it is easier!

I've also decided to add medical pouch and big backpack with raincover to the options, because i felt they were lacking.

Hope you like the direction it is going ;)

Update 25.11.2021 - three done (kinda), one more to go! I'm trying to finish them as fast as possible, but i'm not sure if i'll be able to finish them tomorrow.

Today i've got second dose of vaccine and last time i did that, i had a fever for a couple of days, so finishing the bodies tomorrow is questionable. Hope this time i'll be better though.

Update 23.11.2021 - first pose completed! In the meantime i've also made all the pouches and backpacks half-ready, so all i need is to resculpt three more poses (i already have them prepped) and make the heads. Hope you like the first guy!

Also i want to ask you:

1.should i make a "glove-type" lines on his wrists like on screenshot? I wanted to make it look like a Mechanix Original-style, but not sure if it worth the effort at all since the hands are so small.

2. Is it OK to make them with shemagh-type wrap around the neck like on the screenshots? I've been thinking a lot and in the end decided that it might look good enough.

Update 19.11.2021 - first pose preview! This is the main reason i wanted flashlight/laser attachment - i wanted to make a "switching to secondary" style pose, but never had a chance before. I really hope you like him!

I've also chose USP as a pistol instead of Glock, because it is more correct. As a flashlight i chose LLM-PI combination currently still in use in KSK. And something resembling Blackhawk! holster to keep in on the belt.

All three mag pouches are ready, mag drop pouch is ready (you can see it), radio and pouch for it are ready. Now i still have a couple of pouches, shotgun and backpacks in schedule.

And of course i need to finish the models themselves.

Update 17.11.2021 - base mesh almost done! Head is placeholder for now, i will make heads after the bodies.

I've decided to stick to Lindnerhof-Taktik Gen 3 plate carrier (i know that Gen 5 already exists, but Gen 3 is also on the photos), new uniforms (thanks a lot to The M for help in my search for references) and generic hiking boots (i still think if i should improve details for them or it will be pointless - please comment!). I still need to decide what to do with his collar, but i think about it tomorrow.

Tomorrow i plan to make the pouches (and hopefully backpacks) and yes, most of them will be separate. I plan to make:

- 3 types of magazine pouches (one generic closed and two tactical ones with rubber band for G36 and HK416). they will be packed as 3 pouches in single model to glues them either on chest or on side

- mag drop pouch

- grenade pouch

-radio pouch (this one will be unremovable!)

-pistol holster

-probably shotgun in holster

As you can see i have a long way to go, but it is okay.

Update 15.11.2021 - HK416 and HK417 done! These were a lot easier than G36, yet i still hope you like them. I've made some improvements from JSDF weapons with extra small details added. Don't know if they will print alright, but i have hope in resin printers :)

I also still consider the loadouts, because "deluxe HK417" with every piece i have looks too overloaded IMO, but i'm looking forward to your opinions as always!

Update 13.11.2021 - first screenshots of G36K! Initially i thought it will be easy, but ended up remaking half of the rifle + designing all new gear. Good thing is that i will be able to use it with HK riles too :) I've made magnifier with in the way it can be turned sideway, so i'm interested in opinions if it should be in current position or moved away from holo sight. Regarding the flashlight - i know that there is also power button on rail, but for now i've beed unable to make a good looking version of it. I will keep trying in the meantime. Tomorrow i plan to make the HK rifles. Looking forward to your comments!.

Hello everyone!

Vote had ended and it is good to see the winner.

I want to start the discussion by posting a simple presentation with what i want to use as a references for future work.

Next week i will start making the base meshes to have something to show you by next Sunday.

Please feel free to comment on the subject!

Cheers!