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Venko555
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Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017 - 07:17 PM UTC
Hello!
After reading some reviews (including very nice ones on this forum) about Evolution figures, I decided to make a small scene with four Special forces operators (they are sold separately).
Presenting the first one: I'm stunned by the detail, especially the bearded face, very simple and clever breakdown of the parts. Cannot wait to star painting it














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Venelin
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Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017 - 12:49 PM UTC
Second figure-excellent again, very clever and simplified breakdown of the parts. Armed with M24 sniper and M4A1 carbine with grenade launcher.







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Posted: Saturday, July 08, 2017 - 09:18 PM UTC
Third figure





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Posted: Saturday, July 08, 2017 - 10:18 PM UTC
Really nice figures.great detail.
look forward to the paint.

Tom
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Posted: Saturday, July 08, 2017 - 10:28 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Really nice figures.great detail.
look forward to the paint.

Tom



I'm expecting the last fourth figure soon, and as soon as I finish the Bravo-6 Sniper team will start these guys.

Thanks!
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Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 11:44 AM UTC
Last figure, set is complete





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Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 01:43 PM UTC
These are all fantastic figures. Be advised though, the M249 the last figure is armed with is an old model which, as far as I know, was not used at the time. Pehaps you can change it for the more advanced version.

Mario
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Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 01:58 PM UTC

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These are all fantastic figures. Be advised though, the M249 the last figure is armed with is an old model which, as far as I know, was not used at the time. Pehaps you can change it for the more advanced version.

Mario



Mario, thanks for suggestion!

Actually your reviews inspired me to buy those figures
But I cannot see how to replace the weapon, the hands are molded on it, seems very hard to do. Maybe I will buy Live Resin machine gun and try to replace it.

Regards,
Venelin
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Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 02:11 PM UTC
If you decide to go with the more current SAW version let me know. I think I can spare a Live Resin M249 from my stash and send it to you.

Mario
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Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 02:16 PM UTC
Really excellent figures. good luck on the paintjob.
Venko555
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Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 03:18 PM UTC
Thanks, Engin!
Mario, you have PM

Venelin
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Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2017 - 10:00 AM UTC
The new model SAW (thanks again Mario), looking good, only the barrel was broken (I thought initially that is short-barrel version )
I replaced it with brass tube, not bad I think. This was the best I can do to restore it



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Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2017 - 12:59 PM UTC
Sorry to hear the barrel was broken in transport, I obviously should have secured the resin bits more carefully. But you did a good job on restoring the SAW.

Mario
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Posted: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 03:57 AM UTC
Hi,
Starting with arms glued to the body and priming with Finishing Surfacer 1500. This time I used black instead of grey and then with light coats of white Surfacer:







Cheers!
Venko555
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Posted: Monday, December 10, 2018 - 02:59 AM UTC
Painting the flesh colors:







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Venko555
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Posted: Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 01:33 AM UTC
Last finishing work for this year
I painted the camo and equipment, remains the boots and the weaponry:







Happy Hollydays!
Cheers!
Venko555
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Posted: Saturday, December 29, 2018 - 07:44 PM UTC
Weapons painted, I have to add the slings and it's almost ready







Regards!
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Posted: Sunday, December 30, 2018 - 11:45 AM UTC
Wow, very nice and vivid colors! The details just "pop!"
Venko555
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Posted: Sunday, December 30, 2018 - 11:17 PM UTC
Thank you, Peter!

Cheers!
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Posted: Sunday, December 30, 2018 - 11:23 PM UTC
Impressive work of paint
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Posted: Wednesday, January 02, 2019 - 03:57 AM UTC
Lovely work Venelin, can you tell me what colours you used for the desert camo shorts ? Looks great.

Thanks
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Posted: Wednesday, January 02, 2019 - 05:03 AM UTC
may have to blank out the face to protect his identity..These guys love tatoos btw, might be a cool feature.
Venko555
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Posted: Wednesday, January 02, 2019 - 05:19 AM UTC
Happy New Year!

Andy,
I used Panzer Aces 345 Splinter base for the shorts, with VMC 70847 Dark Sand and white for highlights. Green patches are Panzer Aces 336 Afrkakorps crew mixed with 345 Splinter. Brown strips are with VMC 70826 German camo medium brown.

Greg, tatoos would be nice I will consider it

Thanks!

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Posted: Wednesday, January 02, 2019 - 03:47 PM UTC
I guess you have seen these tattoo decals?
http://www.archertransfers.com/CAT_EyeballTatts.html
andyevans
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Posted: Wednesday, January 02, 2019 - 07:51 PM UTC
Many thanks for the colours my friend, I'll give that a try.

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