Scale 75 has some very nice figures
https://scale75.com/en/46-figures-135
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For discussions on tanks, artillery, jeeps, etc.
For discussions on tanks, artillery, jeeps, etc.
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75th anniversary Normandy figure campaign
marcb
Joined: March 25, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, January 27, 2019 - 11:38 PM UTC
white4doc
#429
Joined: October 14, 2003
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Posted: Monday, January 28, 2019 - 01:34 AM UTC
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Terrific. Which MB set?
That would be the set they titled Take One More Grenade, it's four paratroops preparing to enter and clear a house; they're equipped for the right time frame. It was just released and popped up out of the blue on Scale Hobbyist's site so I jumped on it since we hadn't gotten it at the store yet.
TankManNick
Joined: February 01, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 07:47 PM UTC
I can be in with one of these:
Thing is, one has a tank for a base, and the other, maybe some rocks it seems!
Which is allowed in the campaign?
Thing is, one has a tank for a base, and the other, maybe some rocks it seems!
Which is allowed in the campaign?
18Bravo
Joined: January 20, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 02:28 AM UTC
Does the Ranger set include a grappling hook ? It does not appear to. THAT would seem a good candidate for a 3-D printed item, as opposed to many of the things I've seen on that thread, especially recently.
ironelf
Joined: January 27, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 03:26 AM UTC
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I can be in with one of these:
Thing is, one has a tank for a base, and the other, maybe some rocks it seems!
Which is allowed in the campaign?
I’ll work up the rules shortly. I’m happy to have it include vehicles/tanks. My main goal is to focus on the figure painting part of it. Both of those sets would be perfect for the campaign. Cheers, Chris
TankManNick
Joined: February 01, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 06:06 AM UTC
Excellent! I understand the focus is the figures but I know how to pose the tank crew! (Plus an 'excuse' to build a zimmerit Tiger. 
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I'm not sure how best to show the Rangers but I am open to suggestions!
18Bravo I did not see a grappling hook in the set
)I'm not sure how best to show the Rangers but I am open to suggestions!
18Bravo I did not see a grappling hook in the set
18Bravo
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 06:14 AM UTC
The reason I mentioned the grappling hooks - I'd show them preparing to assault the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc. The box art seems to support their use for just that.
Mortifa
#464
Joined: December 02, 2016
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 06:36 AM UTC
I am willing to enter, my very first though so... I will do my best.
Those are my entries, but no tank and only one of the wagons.
Those are my entries, but no tank and only one of the wagons.
ironelf
Joined: January 27, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - 09:09 AM UTC
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I am willing to enter, my very first though so... I will do my best.
Those are my entries, but no tank and only one of the wagons.
That looks great (and ambitious). Welcome aboard. Cheers Chris
TankManNick
Joined: February 01, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2019 - 09:41 AM UTC
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The reason I mentioned the grappling hooks - I'd show them preparing to assault the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc. The box art seems to support their use for just that.
Yes I agree. I'm going with the Rangers as there are more posing possibilities than with the rather static tank crew and that fits in better with the 'improve your figures' theme.
Some things I am looking to improve:
Dynamic posing, but still realistic looking.
Hands gripping weapons properly. (Not sure why I never addressed this before but it always bothered me!)
Clothing creases/shadowing, but still keeping things realistic - I don't want it to look like a painting by a old master.
ironelf
Joined: January 27, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2019 - 09:01 AM UTC
As there is interest in vehicles as well as figures here’s my idea for the campaign:
1. Submissions must include at least one figure. In other words, AFVs and aircraft are welcome, but must include a figure.
2. Any scale
3. Up to 25% started is acceptable as an entry.
4. One photo at start of campaign, at least two in progress, and a finished photo to complete the campaign.
5. Start date March 1, 2019
6. End date August 31, 2019 (to coincide with the end of the Normandy Campaign).
Let me know if I’ve missed something.
Cheers
Chris
1. Submissions must include at least one figure. In other words, AFVs and aircraft are welcome, but must include a figure.
2. Any scale
3. Up to 25% started is acceptable as an entry.
4. One photo at start of campaign, at least two in progress, and a finished photo to complete the campaign.
5. Start date March 1, 2019
6. End date August 31, 2019 (to coincide with the end of the Normandy Campaign).
Let me know if I’ve missed something.
Cheers
Chris
Sean50
Joined: March 20, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2019 - 09:48 AM UTC
Hello there
Count me in too. I could really do with some figure painting practice as I tend to avoid it if possible…
Cheers
Sean
Count me in too. I could really do with some figure painting practice as I tend to avoid it if possible…
Cheers
Sean
ironelf
Joined: January 27, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2019 - 12:59 PM UTC
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Hello there
Count me in too. I could really do with some figure painting practice as I tend to avoid it if possible…
Cheers
Sean
Hi Sean. Excellent, welcome aboard. Cheers Chris
Klaus-Adler
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2019 - 09:32 PM UTC
so would the the OP like to go to the campaigns page and start up a proposal there to get this show on the road?
i'd set up the campaign page for you guys but i'm a moderator for the sci-fi section and not the armour/figures
i'd set up the campaign page for you guys but i'm a moderator for the sci-fi section and not the armour/figures
ironelf
Joined: January 27, 2010
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 12:32 PM UTC
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so would the the OP like to go to the campaigns page and start up a proposal there to get this show on the road?
i'd set up the campaign page for you guys but i'm a moderator for the sci-fi section and not the armour/figures
What’s an OP? Is that me? If it is I’ve never set up a campaign before so I’m not sure how one takes this next step. I’m game though
Propster
Joined: January 01, 2019
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 01:10 PM UTC
I’ interested.
ironelf
Joined: January 27, 2010
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Posted: Friday, February 08, 2019 - 03:02 PM UTC
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I’ interested.
Hi Stephen. Great, welcome aboard. I’m going to see about getting the campaign accepted and launched.
Cheers
Chris
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