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Title: Digital Sculpts - German Officer in Heer Uniform 200730
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 25, 2015, 12:21:35 am
Digital Sculpt - Russian Truck Driver

Even though we have acquired a digital sculpting machine for a while, we have never really put it to good use.  To be proficient, you need a lot of practice and complicated by our heavy workload, we have basically done nothing significant in terms of production work... may be a few canvas tops, tarpaulins, and rucksacks.

During our last two production meetings, we have discussed about new projects for 2016 releases.  Our studio staff unanimously agreed we need to speed up the adaptation process to go FULL digital sculpting.  After a week of fiddling with the sculpting station, here is our first digital sculpt figure we produced!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Driver%20150723-1_zps7jbtr7do.jpg)

Close Up View:
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Driver%20150723-3_zpskjzh9afz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Driver%20150723-2_zpsy8cx9qsm.jpg)

Test Fitting:
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Driver%20150723-4_zpsq7sv8vor.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Driver%20150723-5_zpsvptdn1ng.jpg)


Comments welcome!

Title: Re: Digital Sculpt - Russian Truck Driver
Post by: Bruno_015 on July 25, 2015, 01:17:14 am
Wow thanks guys!! Looks really cool, detailed and anatomically correct (not big headed and even bigger hands). I'm a huge Rubicon fan, but one of the things that was pushing me back from buying open toped Rubicon vehicles was the crew... and well.... you seem to start sorting that out!
I got a question, how are you planning to implement this on previously released vehicles? I guess than in future ones, you will include them on the box. Maybe a solution could be sell them separately. That could work for "closed" topped tanks, as the crew only sticks out of the hatch. For open topped could be more difficult as each vehicle would have his own specific crew. Anyway, I'm sure you will sort it out as always!!!
Good luck and thanks!!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpt - Russian Truck Driver
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 25, 2015, 01:43:13 am
I got a question, how are you planning to implement this on previously released vehicles? I guess than in future ones, you will include them on the box. Maybe a solution could be sell them separately. That could work for "closed" topped tanks, as the crew only sticks out of the hatch. For open topped could be more difficult as each vehicle would have his own specific crew. Anyway, I'm sure you will sort it out as always!!!
Making mould for figures require slightly different method than making vehicles.  We still need to master the technique before we go into figures en-masse.

As for existing kits, we probably will release two supplement products next year to fill the gap.  Please wait for official announcement.

;)

Title: Re: Digital Sculpt - Russian Truck Driver
Post by: elias.tibbs on July 25, 2015, 06:26:31 am
Time for jeeps! ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpt - Russian Truck Driver
Post by: Yaquir on July 25, 2015, 03:41:58 pm
And Kuebelwagen or Schwimmwagen!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpt - Russian Truck Driver
Post by: Laffe on July 27, 2015, 12:46:34 am
Looks good!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpt - Russian Truck Driver
Post by: Allan on July 29, 2015, 12:54:50 am
Making plastic crew figures available would be a very popular move.

A commander figure in each new tank kit and a driver for soft skins would be helpful.

Separate crew packs to buy as options would suit gamers like me who tend to add 'full' crew compliments to vehicles.

A set for each nation, German, Soviet, British and US, with torsos and legs, with heads and arms would be the way to go. The ability to add alternative heads & arms plus weapons and personal equipment could be met from the spares box by those who want additional crew or passengers.

If artillery or SPG are to be added to your range a source of arms holding shells, rammers etc would be welcome.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151023
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 23, 2015, 12:02:43 am
Here is the 2nd version of our Digital Test Sculpt. The size and proportion is an in-between Perry's and the generic wargaming figure.
We would like to create something that is (at least close to) anatomically correct, yet easy to paint and being able to be tough enough to handle on the gaming table.
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Digital%20Test%20Sculpt%20151019-1_zpsoa0sx33h.jpg)

A familiar face... we certainly hope so! Our 3rd digital test sculpt with a more dynamic pose, incorporating more feedback from our fans on social media!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Digital%20Test%20Sculpt%20151019-2_zps5qgxzarx.jpg)
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151023
Post by: ripley on October 23, 2015, 08:18:52 am
Looking good , love the Desert Fox figure . Can't get enough pointing German figures   ::) ( 1/35 scale Dragon joke ).  Once you get the digital sculpts to a production level , would love for you to make artillery and tank crew as well as tank  rider type figures for all 4 major armies .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151023
Post by: Pinky on October 23, 2015, 09:05:36 am
The Romnel figure is very nice.  Only the top of his cap looks odd - should it be flatter?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151023
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on October 23, 2015, 04:13:58 pm
Looking good.

I do agree with Pinky that the top of the cap looks odd.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151023
Post by: Pinky on October 24, 2015, 09:45:31 am
The top of his cap shouldn't have that bulge in it - it was a flat curve.  Removing that will also help make his head look a bit more proportional.  The gas goggles are also a bit off.  See the photo below.  Otherwise he's great, and would be a terrific addition to the SdKfz 250 (which he's presumably intended for).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151023
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 24, 2015, 11:26:45 am
We will continue to refine these test sculpts until we are satisfied with the outcome.

Seems like we have no Americans until now...
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Digital%20Test%20Sculpt%20151019-3_zpsbkym2363.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151024
Post by: Pinky on October 24, 2015, 02:30:53 pm
I like his relaxed pose - looks very authentic. 
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151024
Post by: H0ffmn on October 24, 2015, 11:21:28 pm
I like the U.S. sculpt. A couple of suggestions,though. The cartridge belt had ten pockets,five on each side. They did not make three pocket section to add to the rear of the belt as on your sculpt. The leggings could be a little longer, and the suspenders are incorrect . A good place to see pictures of U.S. and German field gear is at- http://atthefront.com/
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151024
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 24, 2015, 11:54:24 pm
Thanks H0ffmn, will pass that info onto our studio guys for revision!

;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151024
Post by: Pinky on October 25, 2015, 12:33:57 am
I have one concern about the figures that are being planned, and this comes back to the plastic that Rubicon uses.  It's not as easy to work with as Warlord's, and (as I've pointed out a few times), Rubicon's plastic doesn't bond with other manufacturers' (e.g. Warlord/Italeri, or Tamiya).  This potentially limits the scope for conversion - and one of the joys of this scale is converting the figures.  Anyone else have any thoughts on this?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151024
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on October 25, 2015, 02:02:51 am
I have not had any problems with my Humbrol liquid poly, but I have not tried combining Rubicon with any one else's plastic yet.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151024
Post by: Pinky on October 25, 2015, 09:41:19 am
I use Tamiya liquid cement to assemble my Rubicon kits, and it works fine (my Revell cement didn't).  But when I tried attaching Tamiya accessories to my Rubicon vehicles, the bond was very poor - they don't melt together properly.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151024
Post by: elias.tibbs on October 26, 2015, 03:08:48 pm
I use revell and never had any issues.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151024
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on October 26, 2015, 05:11:32 pm
...the bond was very poor - they don't melt together properly.

I had that issue with some GW plastics, but not as bad as Target's figures which inexplicably they had moulded in ABS.

Slightly off topic, sorry.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various 151024
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 29, 2015, 11:12:18 pm
Had been really busy with a 3rd party project, and with much delays... here is some 3D prints based on our 1/56 (28mm) scale digital sculpts:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151029-2_zpsoxleaaye.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151029-4_zpsau83dmvc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151029-3_zpsuwmihiae.jpg)



A comparison with a Tamiya 1/48 plastic figure sprue:
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151029-5_zpsnqpg5iya.jpg)




A comparison with a Perry 1/56 plastic figure sprue with our figures at 100% and 105% scale:
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151029-6_zpscdm6g3vt.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151029-7_zpsfoipdalp.jpg)



A comparison with a Warlord 1/56 plastic figure sprue with our figures at 100% and 105% scale:
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151029-8_zpsq5vvrphg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151029-9_zpspsmjplgh.jpg)


At this point, we are still trying to find a balance between these brands in terms of scale, figure proportion, and functionality.
C&C much appreciated!

 ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151029
Post by: Pinky on October 30, 2015, 12:25:57 am
Warlord figures are very squat looking - almost dwarf-like.  They also tend to be posed 'heroically' (i.e. with their legs apart and knees bent).  Tamiya figures (which are too big anyway) all have legs like catwalk models, so ignore them.  The Perry figures seem to be a better template.  I don't think your figures should be any taller than the Perry figures.  Maybe slightly smaller than the "100%" version?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151029
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 30, 2015, 01:08:30 am
Warlord figures are very squat looking - almost dwarf-like.  They also tend to be posed 'heroically' (i.e. with their legs apart and knees bent).  Tamiya figures (which are too big anyway) all have legs like catwalk models, so ignore them.  The Perry figures seem to be a better template.  I don't think your figures should be any taller than the Perry figures.  Maybe slightly smaller than the "100%" version?

For the average gamers, all have a huge collection of "heroic" scale figures. 

They usually complained the Perry figures are smaller in size and tend not to use them even though they are very nice.  This is also the key reason we make ours a bit larger, yet keeping the proportion more true-to-scale as the Perry's.

If we are to do TRUE 1/56 SCALE figures, they will be around 18% smaller than it is now...  ::)

We are looking for a "standard prototype" for our figures so that they will be:
- comparable in size and "feel" with other manufacturers when they are placed together on the gaming table
- look natural enough anatomically in terms of body proportion and scale
- heads to be able to wear "heroic-size" helmets and caps
- hands to be able to hold "exaggerate-scaled" hand weapons
- be able to fit into our vehicles with ease

Not an easy task... but once done, we will be able to churn out figures in various poses with ease!
;)

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151029
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on October 30, 2015, 02:26:14 am
I am one of those that feel that the Bolt Action (metal) and Perry Miniatures figures are too different to use together.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p3oUl6qpacw/U0wykTrAIZI/AAAAAAAAAr0/eIQbDQOUOnk/s1600/ww2scale.png)
Of course, YMMV.

However BA do not do North African theatre figures, so I just use Perry figures for them. Currently I have only Perry vehicles, though your Panzer III is probably going to be a DAK one and at Warfare I hope to get two Crusaders, one of which will end up as a tank.

I would almost want Perry compatible figures for North Africa and BA compatible for 1944+ Europe, though that would be commercially non-viable.

The Tamiya 38mm figures are not a good comparison for size.

I am not sure if am comparing them correctly, but the 100% figures look nearly a head taller than both BA and Perry. I know when this was being discussed elsewhere [url][http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/perry-miniatures-eighth-army-comparison.html[url] that I had difficulty finding a figure from either with a neutral standing pose.

Any chance of a picture of the various size figures against a rule?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151029
Post by: ripley on October 30, 2015, 08:20:35 am
Wow , quite a variety in sizes . Really don't know much about the difference in various company's  1/56 , 28 mm figures , I'm more a 1/35 scale modeler with a few ( about 30 ) 1/56 scale tanks and a couple of boxes of troops  . From what I've seen most 1/35   companys figures rarely match other company's figures , size wise . Mini Art are huge ( 1/32 maybe ) , Master Box seem on the slender size of 1/35 , some Tamiya are right on the money , others ...not !  Dragon's figures  are all over the place depending on the year they were made  , and even the canteens and ammo pouches vary in size , some I've used as 1/56 crew kit .  I really think Rubicon should pick a size that matches their kits . Please post some pictures of your figures next to one of your Tigers , Shermans and 251 halftrack . Your average gamer will use what ever figures come with the kit , your modeler type will kit bash the figures to fit the vehicles better or to match the rest of his figures . From the pictures you've posted I would think a 97 or 95 % figure would split the difference on the plastic Perry and Warlord figures . Metals are another story all together  ;D
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151101
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 01, 2015, 04:38:55 pm
Here is a quick post of our PIP of the 3D test sculpts:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20%20Painted%20151101-1_zpsomd7pdxn.jpg)


Will post more after they are finished!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151101
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 01, 2015, 05:14:18 pm
They look really good, which size are they?

Please can you show them against a scale: "Usual Suspects" style that would be great.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151101
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 02, 2015, 02:03:48 pm
Here is more painted 3D test sculpts for your comments:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151101-2_zpshd1nutz5.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151101-1_zps0qaecq10.jpg)



A SdKfz 251/1D for size comparison:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151101-3_zpsyhdwddoe.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151101-4_zps4bq92znp.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151101-5_zpsjh8xqa7c.jpg)


C&C welcome!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151102
Post by: Pinky on November 03, 2015, 12:46:30 am
Could we see them next to a built and painted Warlord plastic German?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151102
Post by: Laffe on November 05, 2015, 03:28:19 pm
Looks good.

(http://data.primeportal.net/apc/clemens_niesner/sdkfz251_1/sdkfz251_1_2_of_4.jpg)

Tried to compare with height of the vehicle, but I don't know the height of these guys and the angle isn't the same.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151102
Post by: rijklau on November 05, 2015, 06:59:24 pm
Or this:
(http://s27.postimg.org/w7vfa5tpr/Zn904_FB.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/w7vfa5tpr/)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151102
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 05, 2015, 07:04:43 pm
Looks good.

(http://data.primeportal.net/apc/clemens_niesner/sdkfz251_1/sdkfz251_1_2_of_4.jpg)

Tried to compare with height of the vehicle, but I don't know the height of these guys and the angle isn't the same.

Mmm, it might be the angle, but the sculpt looks a bit large:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/3D%20Test%20Sculpt%20151101-5_zpsjh8xqa7c.jpg)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151102
Post by: ripley on November 05, 2015, 09:32:29 pm
The height of the 251 ,without mg shield was 1.75 m / 69 inches ( 4 separate books ) .  And as the average height of people was shorter 70 odd years ago , the figure's helmets  should just about match the vehicle height . Of course , some people were taller  and some shorter , as well as a fully loaded vehicle will sit lower on it's suspension . And don't even get me started on heavy armored vehicles parked on muddy wet ground  ;D , IMO I think the figures look "right ". ( and I think the 212 picture is a Czech OT-810 , postwar 251 copy )
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 151102
Post by: Pinky on November 06, 2015, 04:24:13 pm
Given that these figures are not naturally proportioned, but are proportioned along the usual 28m "heroic" lines, I think it's a bit irrelevant whether they measure up exactly to 1/56 scale vehicles (most 28mm figures are oversize, which is why many players prefer 1/48 scale vehicles).  I think it's more important that they look good next to the most commonly used 28mm figures, even if they're slightly different looking. 
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160108
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 08, 2016, 02:57:20 pm
An excellent first week for 2016!

Sculpt report and 3D prototypes for the SdKfz 250/251 crew are finally done... and got approved too.
Soon we can queue them up for mould making!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Mould%20Line%20amp%20Parts%20Report%20160107-1_zpspfd31o9z.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Mould%20Line%20amp%20Parts%20Report%20160107-2_zps3fq9gojr.jpg)


Another new sculpt in the process!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/SAS%20Crew%20160104-1_zpsnl2b4erp.jpg)[/URL]

;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160108
Post by: Yaquir on January 08, 2016, 03:52:50 pm
Looks good.  :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160108
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 08, 2016, 05:08:01 pm
Nice.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160108
Post by: Pinky on January 09, 2016, 12:21:30 pm
So there will be a common figure sprue for both half-track types? 

I didn't like the design for the SAS soldier when I first saw it on your Facebook site - I thought it looked a bit too much like a dwarf (those long British shorts don't help).  But it's grown on me; I now think the proportions, while not 'realistic' are right for this style of figure.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160108
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 09, 2016, 12:54:13 pm
So there will be a common figure sprue for both half-track types? 

Yes, we are working on it right now!


I didn't like the design for the SAS soldier when I first saw it on your Facebook site - I thought it looked a bit too much like a dwarf (those long British shorts don't help).  But it's grown on me; I now think the proportions, while not 'realistic' are right for this style of figure.

We are using the same template we used for other figures.  Nothing had changed.  Rendered images usually will look a bit off... we usually will 3D print one out for preview before actual production begins.  Much like what we had done as shown above!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160108
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 09, 2016, 09:01:11 pm
I didn't like the design for the SAS soldier when I first saw it on your Facebook site - I thought it looked a bit too much like a dwarf (those long British shorts don't help).  But it's grown on me; I now think the proportions, while not 'realistic' are right for this style of figure.

We are using the same template we used for other figures.  Nothing had changed.  Rendered images usually will look a bit off... we usually will 3D print one out for preview before actual production begins.  Much like what we had done as shown above!

I had similar issues with another manufacturers' preview, Crooked Dice's Flamboyant Agent 2 from Season 7 Release 1. When compared with a print of the Tin Pot Dictator (who will be using a number of Rubicon vehicles) the apparent difference in proportions does appear to be an optical effect due to the colour and shading.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160111
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 11, 2016, 01:58:52 pm
Had moved this topic from "General Discussion" to "Work in Progress" because nature of the post had changed.



3D prototype based on our earlier illustration:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB-251-22-Crew-151216-4_zpsaiyk89oy.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160110-02_zpskctzzmjy.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160110-03_zpseb9mw2hg.jpg)


Additional 3D prototypes:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160110-01_zpswkcmuqjz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160110-04_zpsbqs8til8.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160110-07_zpsejmaf2dg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160110-05_zps0f9yqghb.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160110-06_zpskkp7qomr.jpg)

Will get them painted for review, more later!
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160111
Post by: Pinky on January 11, 2016, 02:24:30 pm
Lovely stuff.  Still can't quite believe how quickly you've mastered the art of figure design in this scale...

I can't make out the uniform details that well - presumably they are intended to be for 1943-44 (but also usable as Afrika Korps)?

A couple of (minor) points:

1. Will there be some optional heads?  Perhaps one wearing headphones?   

2. Could you consider having the vehicle commander's right arm separate as well?  He's a great looking figure, but while the 'hand on hip' pose tends to look good standing outside a vehicle, it's less convincing when the figure is inside.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160111
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 11, 2016, 02:32:16 pm
Lovely stuff.  Still can't quite believe how quickly you've mastered the art of figure design in this scale...

We have put in a lot of resources to it in terms of $$$...  ;)


I can't make out the uniform details that well - presumably they are intended to be for 1943-44 (but also usable as Afrika Korps)?

We'd tried to make them as generic as possible, and by painting using different colours, you can make them "look" and "feel" like that period or region you wanted to model.


1. Will there be some optional heads?  Perhaps one wearing headphones?   

Yes, we have some with headphones, not shown here.


2. Could you consider having the vehicle commander's right arm separate as well?  He's a great looking figure, but while the 'hand on hip' pose tends to look good standing outside a vehicle, it's less convincing when the figure is inside.

Will depend on sprue space.  Some of the 250/251 expansion kits are already quite packed.  If there are space, we usually will throw in some goodies as usual!

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160111
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 11, 2016, 05:24:30 pm
Excellent.

Do the figures with both arms separate have common shoulder widths? I wondered if the map reading arms and the binocular arms fit on either figure, and any other similarly posed figure you create.

I know some poses,anything with raised arms for instance, require specific shoulder positions.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160111
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 13, 2016, 09:45:29 pm
Do the figures with both arms separate have common shoulder widths? I wondered if the map reading arms and the binocular arms fit on either figure, and any other similarly posed figure you create.
I know some poses,anything with raised arms for instance, require specific shoulder positions.

Those are not compatible because for each pose, the shoulder height is different.  Of course you can use green-stuff and a cutter to resolve this... ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160111
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 13, 2016, 10:03:52 pm
More digital sculpt goodies...  This time templates for US and Soviet tank crews!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Tank%20Crews%20160113-1_zpsklxmmg5r.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160111
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 13, 2016, 10:12:29 pm
Can't resist showing off these sculpts in their native color before sending them off for sample painting. Various SdKfz 250/251 crews doing their duties!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160113-01_zpshefg529b.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160113-02_zpsiszeh3ut.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160113-03_zpsctek3ykz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160113-04_zps7zbr0jvn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160113-06_zpsffq5fi5j.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160113-05_zpsrhl6wzyh.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160113-07_zpscsyi8jzq.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Crew%203D%20Prototype%20160113-08_zpsbymjfmj3.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
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Post by: Yaquir on January 14, 2016, 03:12:56 am
Looks really, really good. Very good positions und good details. Go for it!  :)
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 15, 2016, 04:16:53 am
They look excellent, especially the eater of lunches!
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Post by: ripley on January 15, 2016, 09:29:03 am
Fantastic looking figures .
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Post by: Pinky on January 15, 2016, 10:11:39 am
Agreed - these are excellent figures.  Great poses, and well thought out options. 

I think the prototype Soviet and US tank crew also have loads of potential.  It's hard to get used to their proportions when they're posed like this - they are actually better proportioned than (say) Warlord figures, but when they're standing like that they look a bit odd (the US tankman in particular looks strangely hunched).  The more narrow-shouldered Soviet crewman on the right looks more natural than the others, for some reason.
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Post by: Rubicon Models on January 15, 2016, 11:20:22 am
I think the prototype Soviet and US tank crew also have loads of potential.  It's hard to get used to their proportions when they're posed like this - they are actually better proportioned than (say) Warlord figures, but when they're standing like that they look a bit odd (the US tankman in particular looks strangely hunched).  The more narrow-shouldered Soviet crewman on the right looks more natural than the others, for some reason.

Same template, but when you add layer of clothing on top, and at this angle, it would look bulky and some how "hunched".
Once you have a pose, it will look more natural.  Also US crew tend to have a shirt and then a jacket, whereas Russian one will have a jumpsuit only.
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 15, 2016, 05:06:12 pm
Same template...
Do you have a selection of faces for the final figures? UK readers of a certain age will be reminded of Mr Benn* ^_____^.

The default pose you are using is more life-like than the Da Vinci inspired one used on the Shieldwolf kickstarter (described as a T pose).

* - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Benn
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Post by: Rubicon Models on January 17, 2016, 12:38:36 am
Do you have a selection of faces for the final figures? UK readers of a certain age will be reminded of Mr Benn* ^_____^.
The default pose you are using is more life-like than the Da Vinci inspired one used on the Shieldwolf kickstarter (described as a T pose).
* - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Benn

This is an ongoing project.  After the standard template comes the uniforms, then the heads (with emotions) in the upcoming phase!
;)
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 17, 2016, 02:16:09 am
Cool.
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Post by: H0ffmn on January 17, 2016, 02:12:31 pm
Your 3D crew prototypes look great. I have a request and a suggestion about the German 3D prototype figures. First PLEASE cast your figures that are wearing tunics/feldbluse with the collar open,as you have in the prototypes. That way they can be painted up as being in Europe or in North Africa.
 The  suggestion is that on the German 3D prototypes you have shown, most of the figures's tunics/feldbluse have pockets with straight edged flaps AND pleats. This is incorrect. Later tunics with the straight edge pockets did not have pleats on them, and earlier tunics with pleats on the pockets had two scallops on each flap,sort of a bat winged shape flap on them.
 They have great poses. Keep up the good work!!
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Post by: Rubicon Models on January 17, 2016, 02:24:32 pm
H0ffmn, will discuss with sculptor and our research guy on this subject.  Thanks!
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Post by: Pinky on January 18, 2016, 10:23:41 am
It's true the pleats had disappeared from the Feldbluse by 1942 (but obviously many soldiers were still wearing the earlier patterns well into 1943).  By 1944 the Feldbluse didn't extend past the waist - it looked more like a British battledress.  However, I had assumed that the idea was for these figures to be generic mid to late war types - as someone pointed out earlier, there was a lot of variety in late war uniforms.  Also, if the pleats are removed, it's more difficult to convert them into Afrika Korps (Afrika Korps soldiers didn't wear gaiters, but that's fairly easily taken care of).

Warlord have gotten these details wrong as well - look at their initial 'late war' Germans.  I think to many people the pleated pockets an iconic feature of German uniforms. 
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Post by: Pinky on January 20, 2016, 01:10:58 am
A few points on the 2 Soviet tankers:

The first figure is wearing the tanker's winter uniform, which was leather.  The trousers do not seem to have had the prominent diamond shaped reinforcement patches in the knees - this was a feature of the normal infantry uniform.  The jacket only had one row of buttons, not two.  The holster seems to have been worn on the right side (and often not at all).

The second figure is wearing the grey or black one-piece overalls, which were normally worn over the basic uniform.  This also did not have the diamond shaped knee reinforcements.  It had either two breast pockets or a single slash pocket over the right breast.  Same comment on the holster.

The goggles on both look odd, and not like those worn in the few photos I have of Soviet tankers wearing goggles.  In photos the goggles are more rounded in shape and sit flatter.  I'd suggest omitting them from most heads.

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Post by: Rubicon Models on January 20, 2016, 01:42:51 am
Do you have a selection of faces for the final figures? UK readers of a certain age will be reminded of Mr Benn* ^_____^.

This probably will answer some of your questions... Still early work, will modify as we progress! 

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Digital%20Faces%20160120-1_zpsnlb1z4yg.jpg)
Enjoy!
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Post by: Rubicon Models on January 20, 2016, 01:45:25 am
The goggles on both look odd, and not like those worn in the few photos I have of Soviet tankers wearing goggles.  In photos the goggles are more rounded in shape and sit flatter.  I'd suggest omitting them from most heads.

These are early work.  The googles was updated.  As for the uniform, think there is an upcoming update too!

Thanks ;)
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 20, 2016, 02:14:10 am
The goggles on both look odd, and not like those worn in the few photos I have of Soviet tankers wearing goggles.  In photos the goggles are more rounded in shape and sit flatter.  I'd suggest omitting them from most heads.

These are early work.  The googles was updated.  As for the uniform, think there is an upcoming update too!

Thanks ;)
Originally I thought they were night vision goggles ^___^.

I look forward to the revisions.
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 20, 2016, 02:19:15 am
Do you have a selection of faces for the final figures? UK readers of a certain age will be reminded of Mr Benn* ^_____^.

This probably will answer some of your questions... Still early work, will modify as we progress! 

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Digital%20Faces%20160120-1_zpsnlb1z4yg.jpg)
Enjoy!
Excellent.
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Post by: Pinky on January 20, 2016, 10:03:17 am
Hehe - looks like stills from a speech by Mussolini...
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 20, 2016, 05:57:57 pm
Hehe - looks like stills from a speech by Mussolini...
The third on across on the top looks like the future IT expert from Young Montalbano.
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Post by: Rubicon Models on January 21, 2016, 11:37:19 am
The first figure is wearing the tanker's winter uniform, which was leather.  The trousers do not seem to have had the prominent diamond shaped reinforcement patches in the knees - this was a feature of the normal infantry uniform.  The jacket only had one row of buttons, not two.  The holster seems to have been worn on the right side (and often not at all).

Have checked on soviet tank crew jacket - confirmed common jacket had two rows of buttons; those with one row was a late war version and is shorter (see attached photos).
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Post by: Pinky on January 21, 2016, 02:27:44 pm
I'll try and scan the photos I have - the single row of  buttons goes down the right side, not the centre, so it's not the late version shown in your second photo.  Having done some more digging around, it's clear there were at least 3 different official patterns, and variations depending on who made them.  It's not a big deal - the buttons are easy enough to remove if they're not wanted.
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Post by: Rubicon Models on January 21, 2016, 02:39:34 pm
Pinky, totally agree.  This is pretty much very early work; something that we have not even started as a project.  They are simply templates that we used for pose references later.

Being that said, we continue to refine these templates as more info surfaced.  This is what this forum is for!  Thanks again!

;)
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Post by: Pinky on January 21, 2016, 02:42:33 pm
Pinky, totally agree.  This is pretty much very early work; something that we have not even started as a project.  They are simply templates that we used for pose references later.

I know this is still very preliminary - I am just keen to see your tank crew figures eventuate, and (as usual) want to see everything is as accurate as possible.  I think this is a great direction for Rubicon (like your stowage sets), and sets your range apart from anyone else's. 
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Post by: Rubicon Models on January 25, 2016, 08:47:26 pm
Here is our painted 3D prototype figures for our SdKfz 250/251 expansion kits:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-01_zpsfajotss0.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-02_zpsdtbciklu.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-03_zpskipehz9d.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-04_zpswuppluta.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-05_zpsgrgtsbwn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-06_zpszjsvsf2j.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-07_zpsp72lxalv.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-08_zpskipm0ljx.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-10_zpscsp3hnqi.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-12_zps8qsbqvor.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-09_zps8cocyooe.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-11_zpszcj8xjzi.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-14_zps5b75ojti.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-13_zpssxaijiqt.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-17_zpsi2fmxk1t.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-18_zpsrdc9qmfu.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-19_zpsig6fhl9k.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-15_zpso0axfvoi.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-16_zpsqgidhmwg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-20_zpsshufd92c.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-21_zpso28hqxma.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-22_zpsue5g7flf.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-23_zpsqolu3itg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-24_zpssnkaecbb.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-25_zpspnhjhs6h.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20251-1%20Ausf%20C/FB%20250-251%203D%20Prototype%20Painted%20160125-26_zpssgaylktn.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 25, 2016, 10:38:19 pm
They look good.
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Post by: Pinky on January 25, 2016, 11:54:55 pm
They look great.  A couple of them suffer a bit from 'orang-utan arm', but no more so than most Warlord plastic figures.
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Post by: Rubicon Models on March 04, 2016, 06:07:09 pm
Not getting this update for a while. We have basically redo all the sculpts with higher contrast contours on the figures's face and clothing.  This will enable more efficient painting and inking techniques, even for novice painters.

Here is a concept design for a 250/251 MG gunner where the figure can be offloaded as an action figure if there is no need to have this guy on the vehicle!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/250-251%20Gunner%20160304-1_zpsyee9wmvi.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
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Post by: runtz5 on March 04, 2016, 09:44:35 pm
I was wondering if we could get A German officer sculpt with a smoking pipe?
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Post by: Rubicon Models on March 04, 2016, 09:47:33 pm
I was wondering if we could get A German officer sculpt with a smoking pipe?

Of course!  Will take this into account with our future sculpts!  Thanks!!
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Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 04, 2016, 10:37:50 pm
Looks good.

The bricks in the wall look a bit strange to my eyes, are they odd continental bricks?
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Post by: elias.tibbs on March 11, 2016, 01:27:34 am
when you do a pack of US ones, do you think a Patton to go with the M20 would work?
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Post by: Rubicon Models on March 11, 2016, 01:37:59 am
when you do a pack of US ones, do you think a Patton to go with the M20 would work?

Our backlog on digital sculpts had prompted us to order two more workstations... end of March delivery; and hopefully will speed up our work!
:(
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Post by: stevepalffy on March 19, 2016, 04:41:08 am
Looking forward to Figure sets !
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Post by: Yaquir on March 22, 2016, 09:02:35 pm
Yes, me too!
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Post by: Rubicon Models on March 23, 2016, 10:44:31 pm
Working on hand weapons for our figures!

We have to scale up most hand weapons to 1/53 to make them sturdier to be handled for gamers and to "look compatible" with other manufacturers.

Do you know most hand weapons done by a certain plastic figure manufacturer is averaged at 1/45 in scale??

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Hand%20Weapons%20160323-2_zpskpklzepx.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Hand%20Weapons%20160323-1_zpsygeujg8v.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Hand%20Weapons%20160323-3_zpsy9xiq5vc.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160323
Post by: H0ffmn on March 24, 2016, 12:07:33 am
The weapons are nice, however, the German soldier sculpt's uniform is incorrect. The pockets should either have the pocket flap scalloped with the pocket pleated, like on your Rommel sculpt, or the pocket flap should be straight across, like the latest sculpt has, but without a pleate on the pocket. There did not exist an issued German uniform in the configuration that your latest sculpt is wearing
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160323
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 24, 2016, 12:17:20 am
The weapons are nice, however, the German soldier sculpt's uniform is incorrect. The pockets should either have the pocket flap scalloped with the pocket pleated, like on your Rommel sculpt, or the pocket flap should be straight across, like the latest sculpt has, but without a pleate on the pocket. There did not exist an issued German uniform in the configuration that your latest sculpt is wearing

Thanks, Hoffmn.  Will check with studio tomorrow!
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Post by: Rubicon Models on March 24, 2016, 11:07:37 am
Have checked original work, we are based on German mid-war tunic.  Seems like the details are almost gone during the 3D print process.  Will look into a possible solution.

NOTE: We needed to "deepen" all the creases and "straighten" the undercuts for mould making.  So will expect some losses of details during the process.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Digital%20Sculpt%20160323-1_zpsxomhyvgb.jpg)
Comments?
:(
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160323
Post by: H0ffmn on March 24, 2016, 11:33:41 am
Your new digital sculpt looks pretty good for a German infantryman from 1939 through 1941. The same uniform was also seen worn up until the end of the war. Maybe you could make the scalloped part of the pocket flaps just a little deeper
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Post by: Rubicon Models on March 24, 2016, 11:48:13 am
Your new digital sculpt looks pretty good for a German infantryman from 1939 through 1941. The same uniform was also seen worn up until the end of the war. Maybe you could make the scalloped part of the pocket flaps just a little deeper

Will see how it goes... there are limitations as to how the moulds are being made.
 :-\
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160323
Post by: stevepalffy on March 24, 2016, 05:10:34 pm
Looks good ...but would be Great to see some properly proportioned early war Germans in Jack boots and M36 uniform as well.
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Post by: Yaquir on March 24, 2016, 05:17:49 pm
Very nice sculpture!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160323
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 24, 2016, 05:54:31 pm
The Garand looks rather long, I thought it was under four foot?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160323
Post by: Pinky on March 25, 2016, 02:53:03 pm
Your new digital sculpt looks pretty good for a German infantryman from 1939 through 1941. The same uniform was also seen worn up until the end of the war. Maybe you could make the scalloped part of the pocket flaps just a little deeper

Except the gaiters didn't appear until later.  Given the focus of Rubicon's German kits so far has been 1942-45, it would probably make more sense for their figures to represent (as generically as possible) troops from that period.  The digital design is a bit of a hybrid - rather like WL's so-called "late war" Germans.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160326
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 26, 2016, 09:30:25 pm
This is the copper master mould for the Desert Fox!  We are very excited about this because this meant a great step
forward for our studio designing and manufacturing our own 1/56 scale miniatures using a "standard" template!

The 3D printed figure in this image is the not one you seen previously, but a new sculpt with details greatly exaggerated
to make painting (and inking) easier for gamers!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Rommel%20160326-1_zpsbl12bopp.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160326
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 26, 2016, 11:13:51 pm
Excellent.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160326
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 27, 2016, 12:08:51 pm
This is a direct scale up of the 1/56 Rommel digital sculpt to 1/16 and get 3D printed WITHOUT any retouching!
The details on the figure even at this large scale is amazing!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Rommel%20160326-2_zpsw0px6l8a.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160326
Post by: stevepalffy on March 27, 2016, 04:19:39 pm
This looks awsome great detail even in 1/16....its how figures should look....."Human"
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160326
Post by: Pinky on March 27, 2016, 04:35:48 pm
I dunno about it being convincing in 1/16 scale, but it looks excellent as a 28mm figure.

Did you fix the 'bulge' in the top of the cap?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160326
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 27, 2016, 04:47:49 pm
I dunno about it being convincing in 1/16 scale, but it looks excellent as a 28mm figure.

Scaling it up is for internal use, not for production.  If we are to do 1/16, it will be a super high detail one!


Did you fix the 'bulge' in the top of the cap?

Sort of... yes.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160326
Post by: Pinky on March 27, 2016, 04:53:27 pm
Sort of... yes.

I think the cap is a bit OTT.  Probably a result of the figure's 'heroic' 28mm proportions.  It's unmistakably Rommel though.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160326
Post by: Yaquir on March 27, 2016, 05:58:31 pm
Very, very good!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160329
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 29, 2016, 02:50:12 pm
When there is no use for a mounted MG gunner, why not off-loaded the figure and make it useful?
This is part of our product development cycle... design & concept!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Off%20Loaded%20Gunner%20160329-1_zpscy2huww9.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Off%20Loaded%20Gunner%20160329-2_zpsvk28jjzb.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160329
Post by: Yaquir on March 29, 2016, 04:18:02 pm
Excellent!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160329
Post by: Pinky on March 30, 2016, 06:17:32 pm
It's a nice idea.  I think the wall looks a bit odd with what seem to be 2 layers of bricks.  Maybe it's more appropriate for inclusion in an eventual figure set?  I think most people would prefer optional parts for the vehicle itself.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 14, 2016, 12:30:42 am
This is what 1/56 scale miniatures should look like!

Painting in progress on the newly revised 3D prototypes.
Some of these figures will be included in our SdKfz 250/251 Expansion Kit.
Will post more of these figures after they are painted up!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Crew%20Painted%20160415-1_zps4yau18s9.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Crew%20Painted%20160415-2_zpstsha1n72.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: Pinky on April 14, 2016, 12:57:53 am
Very impressive!  No wonder you're so pleased with them.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: stevepalffy on April 14, 2016, 01:00:33 am
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: Bruno_015 on April 14, 2016, 04:20:17 am
This is what 1/56 scale miniatures should look like!

Painting in progress on the newly revised 3D prototypes.
Some of these figures will be included in our SdKfz 250/251 Expansion Kit.
Will post more of these figures after they are painted up!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Crew%20Painted%20160415-1_zps4yau18s9.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Crew%20Painted%20160415-2_zpstsha1n72.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)

Jesus guys, I love you! Ok lets not get too emotional here lol. Really nice sculpts. Lack of crews where the only thing stopping me from buying some Rubicons models, other than vehicles tanks.

Btw, in the second picture, the 1st, 2nd and 5th form the left look like an artilliery/AT crew....Planning on expanding to guns? Not make me love you more Rubicon!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on April 14, 2016, 06:04:19 am
Excellent.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: ripley on April 14, 2016, 09:19:47 am
They look fantastic . I can see such potential in kit bashing these figures  :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: stevepalffy on April 14, 2016, 12:22:37 pm
Looking good !
Can we get some early war  and some more DAK to go with Rommel....British....Russian...USA too !
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: Yaquir on April 14, 2016, 04:00:30 pm
Really, really good! :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 14, 2016, 10:24:51 pm
These are the painted samples of selected SdKfz 250/251 crews:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Crew%20Painted%20160415-01_zpscusuumoi.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Crew%20Painted%20160415-02_zpsz66n4i1g.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Crew%20Painted%20160415-03_zpsuizbwqxm.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Crew%20Painted%20160415-04_zps7ddptzho.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Crew%20Painted%20160415-05_zpsbq4ncrqo.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Crew%20Painted%20160415-06_zpsvpevttqo.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Crew%20Painted%20160415-08_zps6yprpjrj.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Crew%20Painted%20160415-07_zpsrbmdallz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Crew%20Painted%20160415-09_zpsq684iyrz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Crew%20Painted%20160415-10_zps8jxo3pj9.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: Yaquir on April 14, 2016, 11:53:50 pm
Awesome  :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: H0ffmn on April 14, 2016, 11:57:10 pm
Looking good !
Can we get some early war  and some more DAK to go with Rommel....British....Russian...USA too !

The anti tank rifle crew would only need to be painted in a sand/olive color to pass as Afrika Korps.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: Pinky on April 15, 2016, 12:29:49 am
These are fantastic figures.  Great poses, well chosen options, and very nice heads.  Great work, Rubicon - worth the wait!

One little point (as usual).  The piping on the collars looks crimson, but should be pink (tank crews) or more likely copper brown (since SdKfz 250s were found in reconnaissance units).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: stevepalffy on April 17, 2016, 04:26:27 pm
Hoffman....close enough....but not good enough....a proper DAK crew is needed as well.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: H0ffmn on April 17, 2016, 11:15:45 pm
I'd definetly like to see a DAK crew as well,especially a DAK tank crew. I was just pointing out that Rubicon did a nice job with the anti tank rifle crew. They made them generic enough with the early war tunic with an open collar, and trouser selection,that by just painting them another color than field Grey, they can pass for DAK as well as troops in Europe
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 17, 2016, 11:31:59 pm
I'd definetly like to see a DAK crew as well,especially a DAK tank crew. I was just pointing out that Rubicon did a nice job with the anti tank rifle crew. They made them generic enough with the early war tunic with an open collar, and trouser selection,that by just painting them another color than field Grey, they can pass for DAK as well as troops in Europe

We did a lot of research on the tunic.  The current sculpt is basically good for any mid to late war theaters.
This is our fist batch of plastic figures, and we wanted them to be "used" to the maximum.

We also need to take care of other Allies armies plus tank crews for all, so we are quite satisfied with what
we have right now.  It will take time to build up enough figures to diversify.  We are not in a hurry!

Everything is prioritized... no exception!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: ripley on April 17, 2016, 11:44:26 pm
I would use liquid Green Stuff to give them cammo  smocks , add BA plastic kit and I've got SS troops in Normandy . I know we all want specific troop types , early , DAK , winter , late , Italians  ::) , but I think  we have to realize  that not every troop type is going to be a money maker , so it won't be produced . We'll just have to kit bash our own , or just make do with what we got . Many troop / vehicle  types are still missing from the 1/35 scale market and that's huge , with a hundred companies of all sizes releasing kits .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 18, 2016, 12:25:52 am
I would use liquid Green Stuff to give them cammo  smocks , add BA plastic kit and I've got SS troops in Normandy . I know we all want specific troop types , early , DAK , winter , late , Italians  ::) , but I think  we have to realize  that not every troop type is going to be a money maker , so it won't be produced . We'll just have to kit bash our own , or just make do with what we got . Many troop / vehicle  types are still missing from the 1/35 scale market and that's huge , with a hundred companies of all sizes releasing kits .

Talking about troop types and uniform in various war theaters.  We have been toying with a new idea
regarding digital sculpting.  Here is our general steps of "creating" a brand new plastic figure:

1) To create an initial pose using a digital mannequin.
2) Once approved by the supervisor, will forward sculpting info to sculptor.
3) Sculptor will based on the pose and uniform template to create sculpt.
4) Once done and approved.  Will print out 3D prototype for studio review.
5) Will send back to sculptor for revisions (if any).
6) If not, will proceed to remove undercuts required by mould making.
7) Once done, will send final digital file to mould maker.
8 ) Moulds are done for test shots.
9) Once approved, will start commercial production.

Most figures can be done fairly quickly.  It is the removal of undercuts and mould making that takes
up a lot of the time.

We have been thinking about "in between projects" we can create a whole bunch of general purpose
figures of various poses in different uniforms and nationalities (only repeat Step 1 to 5), print them
out using the highest quality possible on our 3D printer...

AND make resin copies of these for direct sales!  These figures do not have to worry about undercuts
and therefore will be more naturally posed and better sculpt quality as well.  Of course, the cost will
be a little bit higher due to their limited run and production method.

Might be worth a try!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: ripley on April 18, 2016, 01:06:34 am
Sounds like a good plan . Personally I've never really like resin or metal figures that much , although I do have a few . Give me a decent plastic tank crew figure with separate arms and head and I could use him in 20 tank hatches and never have the same looking figure twice . Resin or Metal on the other hand , I usually just get one set of each pose , very little conversion potential . Others , of course may  have different opinions 
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160414
Post by: airborne on April 24, 2016, 12:38:46 am
Ripley is bang on here, plastic is so easy to convert and these are great, bring on the "Yanks".
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160615
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 15, 2016, 06:44:28 pm
We might not be doing much British vehicles lately, but we are hard at work
to create a commander to go against Rommel (in plastic)...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Montgomery%20160615-2_zpszvoufz9i.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160615
Post by: Pinky on June 15, 2016, 10:36:36 pm
That's an astonishingly good likeness.  It would be great if you could capture that in plastic.

Would Monty come with a vehicle you're planning?  The most obvious one would be his Grant command tank...
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160615
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 15, 2016, 10:55:07 pm
Would Monty come with a vehicle you're planning?  The most obvious one would be his Grant command tank...

I am afraid not... at least for now!  Not sure yet... ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160615
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 16, 2016, 01:38:06 am
Excellent likeness.

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160615
Post by: stevepalffy on June 16, 2016, 03:09:19 pm
Looks good
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160615
Post by: elias.tibbs on June 17, 2016, 03:14:02 am
Patton and Willie would be a nice addition.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 17, 2016, 05:28:58 pm
Going inline with the Monty sculpt, here are some Russian tank crews...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Crew%20160615-1_zpstd6oq2k4.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617
Post by: ripley on June 17, 2016, 07:56:33 pm
Awesome ! I need more female Russian tank crew figures to add to the set I picked up from Bad Squiddo Games .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 18, 2016, 02:05:18 am
Really good.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617
Post by: Pinky on June 18, 2016, 10:47:17 am
I'm note sure about the female tanker.  Her proportions don't look right (especially next to the male, who I realise is slightly 'heroic').  Granted, you want her to be slighter than the male, and you don't want to over-emphasize her female features and end up sexualising her as a figure.  But she's ended up looking a bit weird - more like a young male than a woman.  If you're going to do a female tanker, then she might as well be recognisably female.  I'd suggest narrower shoulders, a bigger head and perhaps a bit more shape.  There are other female tankers who were more curvy -  maybe they'd be easier subjects?  Maybe leave the helmet off as well?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 18, 2016, 04:29:06 pm
@Pinky, somehow knew you will post these comments.

We have researched and studied a lot on human anatomy, and also obtain many
online references from many reputable sculptors.  The current sculpts still does
not "look" right but will get a 3D print before we make any possible changes.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Female%20Study%2001_zpsfbm6i3mq.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Female%20Study%2002_zpsckgnaody.jpg)
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 18, 2016, 04:32:25 pm
What could the Soviets do without her commander-in-chief
Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov? Для Родины!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Zhukov%20160618-1_zpshlzidm6y.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617
Post by: stevepalffy on June 18, 2016, 09:15:08 pm
Looking good
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617
Post by: Pinky on June 19, 2016, 01:27:04 pm
Zhukov looks good - another very close likeness.  Maybe he needs to be thinned down a little, as he looks a bit portly, rather than barrel-chested.  I think the challenge of successful 28mm figures is the proportions, and it's ultimately a matter of eyeballing them rather than trying to do it mathematically.

The female tanker is a good example - while she's probably quite naturally proportioned (for a relatively slender woman), she looks wrong next to the male.  She'll also tend to look even less feminine and an actual plastic figure.  Of course, much more experienced figure designers than Rubicon still struggle to produce convincing female figures (without resorting to oversized boobs etc).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617
Post by: Swamprat33 on July 05, 2016, 06:03:12 am
Hi all, apologies if youve already stated this, BUT, when are you planning to release the 251 crews?
Ive just bought 4 of your 251 ausf D this weekend at a show and my mate got 4 from Warlord which have a crew.

Cheers
Tim
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160617
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 05, 2016, 09:47:28 am
Hi all, apologies if youve already stated this, BUT, when are you planning to release the 251 crews?
Ive just bought 4 of your 251 ausf D this weekend at a show and my mate got 4 from Warlord which have a crew.

Cheers
Tim

Think they are on queue at mould making at the moment.  Not sure if they have started yet!  Need to check...
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160801
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 01, 2016, 06:25:22 pm
Something different from our normal line of work!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Willie%20160801-1_zpsavuuv6h8.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160801
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 02, 2016, 02:20:15 pm
Our famous General with a better view of Willie too!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Patton%20160802-1_zpsuztalazd.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160801
Post by: Yaquir on August 02, 2016, 03:14:20 pm
Great!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160801
Post by: Pinky on August 02, 2016, 03:17:35 pm
Very cool, although the likeness isn't quite as good as your previous character sculpts.  I think his eyes should be narrower, and his lower lip should curve down a bit more.  He worked hard at looking mean, so you need to capture it!

Willie also looks a bit too nice.  Bull terriers aren't cute...
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160801
Post by: airborne on August 06, 2016, 04:14:06 am
What a great figure to pick, top of my list when ready followed by Rommel, Monty,  and all. Big thank you for Willie.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160810
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 10, 2016, 02:35:43 pm
We had been busy lately, hence less posts. This is a Soviet Tank Crew Template
that we had been working on for a while, with various uniform style, male and
female. We are now making some changes on the female in terms of scale; other
than that, any comments?

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Crew%20160810-1_zpskkrtr37f.jpg)
C & C welcome!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160810
Post by: Pinky on August 10, 2016, 05:46:19 pm
The second female figure from the left looks pretty good.  As I suggested earlier, it might be worthwhile making the female a bit more curvy, so it's clear that it's a woman.  The male figures are quite good too.  I assume you're be providing a choice of arms?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160810
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 11, 2016, 12:29:30 am
@Pinky, these are what we called standard templates for future Soviet tank crew figures.
We use these to create figures for new projects with different poses.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160817
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 17, 2016, 06:07:25 pm
Work continued to be extremely busy with much fewer forum updates
than we anticipated. Here are a few pictures of the painted Montgomery
3D prototype by our in-house painter, Kent Lee.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Montgomery%20160817-1_zpsfoldxmks.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Montgomery%20160817-2_zpsun6jsbxn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Montgomery%20160817-3_zpszt8wwsdu.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160817
Post by: ripley on August 17, 2016, 07:34:41 pm
That can't be Monty , every other model of him I've seen is holding a tea cup .  :D Great looking figure
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160817
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on August 17, 2016, 09:58:09 pm
Look good.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160817
Post by: Pinky on August 18, 2016, 12:52:28 am
Is this a standard template Monty?

Great likeness - very nice.  How many generals are you planning to do?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160817
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 18, 2016, 01:27:21 am
Is this a standard template Monty?
Great likeness - very nice.  How many generals are you planning to do?

For characters, there are no templates, all one-off!  ;)

Not sure how many generals or characters we will do.  These are training
exercises for new staff to get accustomed to our workflow and work style. 
We have very high expectations and must meet our working standards!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160817
Post by: airborne on August 19, 2016, 04:30:30 am
Will they be released as a blister, and if possible I`d love to see Churchill and Hitler? Keep up the great work.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160820
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 20, 2016, 01:50:13 pm
There had been some talks about Rubicon Models doing infantry box sets.
We have no intention whatsoever to release any box sets. However, we WILL
do figures of special interests... like these Soviet tank riders!

These figures are still a work in progress (we are already making some
changes now), we will continue to refine them until we are happy with them.
Suggestions and comments are welcome!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Soviet%20Tank%20Riders%20160820-1_zpsyqtkxicm.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Soviet%20Tank%20Riders%20160820-2_zpsybmeswdn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FB%20Soviet%20Tank%20Riders%20160820-3_zpsadq4bmlc.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160820
Post by: Yaquir on August 20, 2016, 03:45:23 pm
Excellent! Very good idea, good job!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160820
Post by: ripley on August 20, 2016, 09:35:39 pm
Fantastic !
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160820
Post by: Ballardian on August 20, 2016, 10:42:42 pm
They look very good, perhaps some StuG riders would be a logical progression?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160820
Post by: Suetonius Paullinus on August 24, 2016, 02:01:36 am
They look splendid!!
This is potentially gonna save me a lot conversion work..
Let's hope they'll be compatible with BA plastics 8-)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m146/CiaphasCain_album/Bolt%20Action%20Stalingrad/EBCD1830-03B6-4763-A08E-33E9F171D773_zps0bypebms.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/CiaphasCain_album/media/Bolt%20Action%20Stalingrad/EBCD1830-03B6-4763-A08E-33E9F171D773_zps0bypebms.jpg.html)

Cheers

SP
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160820
Post by: airborne on August 26, 2016, 03:20:11 am
They look dam good , please tell me you`ll think about all axis crews and riders for your machines.?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160829
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 29, 2016, 03:34:16 pm
How about some Panzer crew to start your week? Crew with upper torso only -
4 bodies, 13 hands & 6 heads. Total possible poses? More than 23!! Can't ask
for more!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Panzer%20Crew%20160823-1_zpsipferurj.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160829
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on August 29, 2016, 03:50:56 pm
I especially like the guy leaning on the hatchway  coaming after a long and (for him) an uneventful journey.

The guy singing along to the music on his generic fruit based mp3 player is also good, just right for Stug/StuH duty.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160829
Post by: Yaquir on August 29, 2016, 04:59:16 pm
Very nice and dynamic and realistic poses and good details!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160829
Post by: elias.tibbs on August 29, 2016, 05:09:24 pm
"It's fun to stay at the YMC...."

They look awesome though!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160829
Post by: Ballardian on August 29, 2016, 08:39:57 pm
Very nice, a good selection of poses.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160829
Post by: Pinky on August 29, 2016, 09:47:26 pm
Great looking figures.  Any chance of one sitting in the turret side hatches of a Panzer III/IV?  After all, I'm sure these will be capable of being assembled open when you re-do your Panzer III and IV kits.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160829
Post by: airborne on August 30, 2016, 04:18:07 am
Crew and passengers for all nations would be so great fully received by us all on this forum I`m sure. Thank you.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Updated 160829
Post by: Bruno_015 on August 30, 2016, 02:33:37 pm
Awesome Rubicon!!! As always. I would suggest, for the arm in horizontal, change the hand to a finger pointing hand maybe.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Russian Tank Crew 160930
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 30, 2016, 03:49:27 pm
Russian tank crew, most of them with full body...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Crew%20160930-1_zpsa8r4nlcu.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Crew%20160930-2_zpszb67gdos.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Russian Tank Crew 160930
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on September 30, 2016, 05:25:58 pm
Looks good.

The guy bottom right might be visited by the commissar as he does not know the words to The Internationale.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Russian Tank Crew 160930
Post by: stevepalffy on September 30, 2016, 07:17:19 pm
Looks great...
Any female ones ?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Russian Tank Crew 160930
Post by: ripley on September 30, 2016, 08:40:44 pm
Looking really good but quit teasing us , get some to the stores  :D
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Russian Tank Crew 160930
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 30, 2016, 08:42:36 pm
Looking really good but quit teasing us , get some to the stores  :D

We definitely would like these to be out ASAP, but the mould making queue is so long...  basically speechless!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew Set 1 - 161013
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 13, 2016, 11:11:25 am
Preliminary sculpt for one side of the truck...  some poses still needed to be modify, but the general poses are quite interesting!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Cargo%20Crew%20161013-1_zpsrvwvgvwj.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew Set 1 - 161013
Post by: ripley on October 13, 2016, 11:40:40 am
Those look really good . Add a alternate set of arms and heads for each figure and you've got winner there .  Every one would need at least 2 sets of 5 to fill a half track and probably 3 sets ( or more ) to fill the back of a deuce .The only figure that " bothers " me is the guy tying his boot . I would find it difficult to place 2 guys like that in a single vehicle . Maybe an alternate leg for him just so he looks normal  ::) . And of course there will be a set of seated  Brit , Russian and various versions of German figures in the future , right ?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew Set 1 - 161013
Post by: Pinky on October 13, 2016, 12:38:16 pm
Yes, these look great.  I like the poses, although maybe the one tying his laces is a bit too specific.

One question for Rubicon about the figures that coming.  I noticed that the detail on the existing US truck crew is a bit 'soft', in that it's less well defined than it is on the latest Warlord figures.  Is this because you're still  in the process of getting the moulding right for your figures, or is there an issue with the plastic you're using?   
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew Set 1 - 161013
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 13, 2016, 01:08:52 pm
One question for Rubicon about the figures that coming.  I noticed that the detail on the existing US truck crew is a bit 'soft', in that it's less well defined than it is on the latest Warlord figures.  Is this because you're still  in the process of getting the moulding right for your figures, or is there an issue with the plastic you're using?   

This is because of the differences between mould production method.  We are using EDM with a copper master, whereas Renedra (WLG) is using the traditional method using "manual" 3 up masters.  Basically in Asia, there are no more mould making using the traditional method... had been obsolete for over 20+ years!  Being that said, there is still room for us to improve the quality of our plastic figures.  It's just a matter of time and experience to fine tune it now!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew Set 1 - 161013
Post by: elias.tibbs on October 14, 2016, 01:57:53 am
Preliminary sculpt for one side of the truck...  some poses still needed to be modify, but the general poses are quite interesting!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Cargo%20Crew%20161013-1_zpsrvwvgvwj.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)

I need these..
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Michael & Balthasar - 161014
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 14, 2016, 12:46:52 pm
If you like our sitting US soldiers, you will love this more!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Michael%20amp%20Balthasar%20161013-1_zpsh5hiomuy.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Michael & Balthasar - 161014
Post by: Pinky on October 14, 2016, 01:33:38 pm
These are lovely designs (although Wittmann tended to wear his cap with a bit more of a rakish tilt).  However...without wanting to get into a very old and tired debate, it might be worth considering whether you really want to produce models of SS poster boys.  Just a thought...   
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Michael & Balthasar - 161014
Post by: ripley on October 14, 2016, 08:18:15 pm
I agree with Pinky  on this one . Really nice looking figures though . Maybe you could include then in a Whttman specific Tiger kit , which would include specific decals for his tank , although this has been done by Warlord in 28mm and Dragon in 1/35  already
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Michael & Balthasar - 161014
Post by: Pinky on October 14, 2016, 11:26:28 pm
My concern is that companies like Dragon have been rather too enamoured of the whole SS thing, and produce too many kits and figures which basically replicate Nazi propaganda.  In fact, most kit manufacturers focus too much on German subjects.  I really like the Rubicon have kept a reasonable balance of subjects - although the majority of the current pipeline projects do seem to be overwhelmingly German, I'm sure we'll see non-German subjects given equally extensive coverage soon (like the Sherman). 
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Michael & Balthasar - 161014
Post by: airborne on October 15, 2016, 03:14:19 am
Love the new figures, the U.S are most welcome and I personally love the Michael and Balthasar figures. at 62 years old, I`ve no  problem with SS figures I think all aspects of WW2 should be wargamed and modelled. I asked in another post if figures could be made with trailers as with camp equipment would this make there production easier for you..
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Michael & Balthasar - 161014
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 15, 2016, 01:11:25 pm
My concern is that companies like Dragon have been rather too enamoured of the whole SS thing, and produce too many kits and figures which basically replicate Nazi propaganda.  In fact, most kit manufacturers focus too much on German subjects.  I really like the Rubicon have kept a reasonable balance of subjects - although the majority of the current pipeline projects do seem to be overwhelmingly German, I'm sure we'll see non-German subjects given equally extensive coverage soon (like the Sherman).

We are trying to keep a reasonable balance of subjects.  Unfortunately, there is a very limited choice for Allies vehicles in general for us to produce them in plastic.  We are a business and need to sell enough in volume to survive; being that said, we are looking into expanding our product range to include resin/metal products for less popular and/or expansion items.

German vehicles are historically more diverse, thus tended to be more popular.  We are already trying our best to keep a good balance of subjects.  For lesser WW2 countries, historical references are not easy to come by, so need more time to research... doesn't mean we are not doing them!

;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Michael & Balthasar - 161014
Post by: nazadsam on October 16, 2016, 04:51:58 pm
Do you have plans to make full box of plastic models? Since you have already have for example bodies from German solders and Russian head it would be easy to make full box of plastic or resin Yugoslavian partisan
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew Set 2 - 161026
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 26, 2016, 12:39:17 pm
Second and final batch of 5 minis for our US Truck Crew set, still a work in progress...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Cargo%20Crew%20Set%202%20161026-1_zpslreloo7a.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew Set 2 - 161026
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on October 26, 2016, 03:23:13 pm
I am assuming it is the angle of the lower legs, but they do seem a little short in the facing view?

They look okay in the angled view.

Is the guy next to the smoker on his '90s mobile?

Overall they are full of character, but how many variations are possible, if you are building more than one vehicle, you do not want the passengers in each vehicle to look the same.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew Set 2 - 161026
Post by: ripley on October 26, 2016, 08:42:30 pm
Not bad at all . Only the guy lacing his boot up in set 1 is a problem IMO . The rest have so much potential if you include a few extra arms and heads for conversions . Keep up the good work
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew Set 2 - 161026
Post by: airborne on October 28, 2016, 04:03:57 am
So really good, these will add a nice touch of style to the U.S. units.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew Set 2 - 161026
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 28, 2016, 10:48:45 pm
Here is a sample of the General Patton prototype painted by our in-house artist Kent Lee.
Not the best of pictures because our photo booth is still not setup properly, enjoy!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Patton%20Painted%20161028-1_zpsvr5rfeuu.jpg)

;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - General Patton prototype painted 161028
Post by: airborne on October 29, 2016, 03:43:49 am
Really delighted with these two, love to see more. the quality looks ace. My wife Eileen want this set painted with the Jeep or our M20.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Semyon Timoshenko 161107
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 08, 2016, 12:06:30 pm
Semyon Konstantinovich Timoshenko, Marshal of the Soviet Union.

Timoshenko was a competent but traditionalist military commander who nonetheless saw the urgent need to modernise the Red Army if, as expected, it was to fight a war against Nazi Germany. Overcoming the opposition of other more conservative leaders, he undertook the mechanisation of the Red Army and the production of more tanks. He also reintroduced much of the traditional harsh discipline of the Tsarist Russian Army.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Semyon%20Timoshenko%20161108-1_zpsu8az12pr.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Tank Riders Painted 161110
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 10, 2016, 11:13:46 pm
Who say you can't fit more than THREE infantry on a tank?
Our Soviet Tank Rider prototype samples painted...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Riders%20161110-01_zps02vmgzxk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Riders%20161110-02_zpsikxjb0vv.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Riders%20161110-03_zpsfsx2prkd.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Riders%20161110-04_zpsrmtmgtft.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Riders%20161110-05_zpsfomnhb2u.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Tank Riders Painted 161110
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 11, 2016, 12:01:17 am
Very nice.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Tank Riders Painted 161110
Post by: Pinky on November 11, 2016, 09:59:22 am
They look very good - a bit better proportioned than Warlord plastic figures, but still compatible.  Could we see some photos of them unpainted? 
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Tank Riders Painted 161110
Post by: Yaquir on November 11, 2016, 05:07:35 pm
Very, very good! Realistic and dynamic poses  :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Tank Riders Painted 161110
Post by: Klank on November 15, 2016, 12:14:20 pm
Gamer suggestion... make a mounting base of some kind that can hold all the figures in a bunch that fits on to the back of your T-34 engine deck so we can place them on the model to show mounted tank riders and then remove them when they dismount and become regular infantry models (using other models of course).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Tank Riders Painted 161110
Post by: Lenzman on November 16, 2016, 05:14:24 pm
You can use magnets to hold all the figures on to the back of the tanks.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1671303506474771&type=1
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - More firearms 161116
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 16, 2016, 11:42:12 pm
More firearms for use with our figures... can you identify them all?

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Firearms%20161116-1_zps5nss2eiy.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - More firearms 161116
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 17, 2016, 12:37:24 am
Guessing.

Clockwise: Panzerfaust;  stg44; sten;  mp40;  BAR; SMLE.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew 161121
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 21, 2016, 04:06:02 pm
Panzer Crew prototypes being tested on various tank hatches for fitting
and size proportion tests.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Panzer%20Crew%20161121-1_zpsgfsj3zf1.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew 161121
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 21, 2016, 05:04:40 pm
They look good, the guy waiting in the traffic jam looks suitably bored.

How do they compare to your other figures in terms of proportions etc?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew 161121
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 21, 2016, 05:18:40 pm
How do they compare to your other figures in terms of proportions etc?

Basically the same template.  We used the same size template across all our figures.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew 161121
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 21, 2016, 06:16:38 pm
How do they compare to your other figures in terms of proportions etc?

Basically the same template.  We used the same size template across all our figures.

Excellent, certain other manufacturers crew look a completely different scale.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew 161121
Post by: Pinky on November 21, 2016, 07:57:55 pm
These are easily the best Panzer crew I've seen in this scale.  But will the detail be as sharp when they're reproduced in plastic? 
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew Painted 161122
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 22, 2016, 02:56:14 pm
Followed by our Panzer crew post yesterday, here are some of our painted Panzer crew samples
based on FOUR basic torsos with different combinations of heads and hands available on the
plastic sprue... A total of over SIXTY possible poses for your Panzertruppen!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Panzer%20Crew%20161122-1_zpsk1vxxiik.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Panzer%20Crew%20161122-2_zpsskgpoktf.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Panzer%20Crew%20161122-4_zpslbzlugiz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Panzer%20Crew%20161122-3_zpsvdlnnz5w.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew Painted 161122
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 22, 2016, 03:38:10 pm
Very good.

Third one down on the end does look like he is listening to a track by The Bangles.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew Painted 161122
Post by: Yaquir on November 22, 2016, 04:34:31 pm
Looks very good!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew Painted 161122
Post by: H0ffmn on November 22, 2016, 11:05:26 pm
Is there any way you could include a tank commander torso wearing an open collar M-40 type tunic and one in a service shirt, in addition to the panzer wrap tunics that you show on your painted prototypes?? I don't believe that the panzer wrap tunic was common in North Africa. And a figure in a service shirt could be used for warmer weather theaters, such as Italy, North Africa and in the summer on the Eastern Front.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew Painted 161122
Post by: ripley on November 22, 2016, 11:40:31 pm
WOW ! These look awesome . If possible could you add a seated lower body with legs ? it would be nice to have some crew seated in the hatches as shown in many war time pictures . Its a real pain trying to convert standing figures to seated ones ,( although the plastic figures in the BA Uni carrier are a good starting point )
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Panzer Crew Painted 161122
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 23, 2016, 12:22:19 am
If possible could you add a seated lower body with legs? it would be nice to have some crew seated in the hatches as shown in many war time pictures. Its a real pain trying to convert standing figures to seated ones, (although the plastic figures in the BA Uni carrier are a good starting point)

Unfortunately, these are done and send to mould making for processing...
The SdKfz 250/3 & 2501/3 Expansion Set had 4 sitting lower bodies which I
think can be used as a base for conversion.


Is there any way you could include a tank commander torso wearing an open collar M-40 type tunic and one in a service shirt, in addition to the panzer wrap tunics that you show on your painted prototypes?? I don't believe that the panzer wrap tunic was common in North Africa. And a figure in a service shirt could be used for warmer weather theaters, such as Italy, North Africa and in the summer on the Eastern Front.

Yes, we have plans to do a few sculpts just like that... probably next year
when our workload is less busy!

;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Crew 161123
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 23, 2016, 05:57:56 pm
Our first British crew template - KD uniform for North Africa...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Crew%20161123-1_zpschxnj4y0.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Crew 161123
Post by: Yaquir on November 23, 2016, 06:05:39 pm
Looks very good!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Crew 161123
Post by: Pinky on November 23, 2016, 11:19:11 pm
Looks good.  The breast pocket flaps are a bit overdone, but otherwise it captures the right look.  Of course, the whole crew wouldn't have pistols.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Crew 161123
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 24, 2016, 03:52:35 pm
Our first British crew template - KD uniform for North Africa...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Crew%20161123-1_zpschxnj4y0.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
They look good. I quoted your post so the picture appears on this page.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 161129
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 29, 2016, 02:51:57 pm
Preview of a 3-men US crew for our M10/M36 Tank Destroyer.

The same size as all our other figures BUT WILL FIT on our vehicles
without scaling them down! Still a work in progress...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Tank%20Crew%20161129-1_zpszqq8qicg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Tank%20Crew%20161129-2_zpsliksgmvc.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 161129
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 29, 2016, 05:39:09 pm
Not completely convinced about these. Are they one piece figures?

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 161129
Post by: lou passejaire on November 29, 2016, 06:38:21 pm
need some for the M8 Scott ... i'm still trying to fit some plastic models but ... :-\
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 161129
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 29, 2016, 10:56:05 pm
Not completely convinced about these. Are they one piece figures?

These are basically one piece figures, except for the head.  Only the head and
the shoulder will show outside of the M10/M36 turrets.  The current sculpts
are what we called "raw" sculpt, without machine tooling info added to them.

Once applied, some of the details will disappear.  That's why some features
are exaggerated to keep some of the features to remain after the tooling
process.

There are still some details that need to be adjusted, but the overall sculpt is
completed.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 161129
Post by: H0ffmn on November 29, 2016, 10:58:49 pm
Their jacket zippers and shirt /coverall buttons are overscale. The sleeve cuffs , collars and bottoms of the tanker jacket, the elasticized fabric, is also overscale. The rest of the figures look  good otherwise, especially the tanker helmets
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 161129
Post by: Pinky on November 30, 2016, 09:55:13 am
The proportions on these do look a bit odd - even allowing for the usual 28mm exaggeration.  The figure in the middle has no neck.  The fingers on all of them look weird too.

Tank Destroyer crews often wore steel helmets because the tanker helmet provided no ballistic protection and sitting in an open-topped turret was pretty dangerous.  So having at least one with a steel helmet would add some variety.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 161129
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 30, 2016, 06:31:58 pm
Following on from Pinky's comment, when you do a Commonwealth crew, can we have a steel helmet option for similar reasons?

Has anyone got any good photographs of the helmet. Is it the same as the para helmet?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 161129
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 30, 2016, 06:39:58 pm
Forget to post this up yesterday...

British / Commonwealth Tank Crew for M10 / Achilles / M36,
still a work in progress!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Tank%20Crew%20161129-1_zpsx08qukax.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Tank%20Crew%20161129-2_zpswaclqwxi.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 161129
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 30, 2016, 06:41:34 pm
Following on from Pinky's comment, when you do a Commonwealth crew, can we have a steel helmet option for similar reasons?
Has anyone got any good photographs of the helmet. Is it the same as the para helmet?

Ooops, forgot to post yesterday!  Not sure about British tank crew helmets, need to look them up later tonight.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew 161130
Post by: Yaquir on November 30, 2016, 07:11:29 pm
Looks fine!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 161129
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 01, 2016, 02:03:29 am
Following on from Pinky's comment, when you do a Commonwealth crew, can we have a steel helmet option for similar reasons?
Has anyone got any good photographs of the helmet. Is it the same as the para helmet?

Ooops, forgot to post yesterday!  Not sure about British tank crew helmets, need to look them up later tonight.
There is a section in the book British Tanks in Normandy about protecting tank commanders.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew 161130
Post by: Pinky on December 01, 2016, 10:46:27 am
These British crew figures look much better than the Americans.  The chap in the middle looks very much like Michael Caine (and the middle US crew figure is not unlike Telly Savalas).  It would add some variety if one of them was holding a shell.  And, as others have mentioned, these crews often wore the British tanker helmet - and even normal British steel helmets.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German HMG Team 161201
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 02, 2016, 02:07:02 am
Here is our German HMG Team prototype all painted up!


(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/HMG%20Team%20161130-01_zpsewadne0r.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/HMG%20Team%20161130-02_zpsriw5kvln.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/HMG%20Team%20161130-03_zpsdc2pvylx.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/HMG%20Team%20161130-04_zpsggagufmw.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/HMG%20Team%20161130-05_zpsmhlcd3f7.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/HMG%20Team%20161130-06_zpsakot1pyo.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/HMG%20Team%20161130-07_zpstr6lffc2.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/HMG%20Team%20161130-08_zpsqaxc3ofr.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/HMG%20Team%20161130-09_zpslsymspwa.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German HMG Team 161201
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 02, 2016, 02:17:35 am
They look good.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - M10/36 crew
Post by: batesmotel34 on December 03, 2016, 09:49:46 pm
For the M-36 (and probably for M-10 and achilles) is witht he loader to the left of the gun and the gunner and commander to the right with the gunner to the front.   I am fairly sure that the crew would need to be well clear of the breach of the gun when it was fired so the figures should be positionable to the sides of the gun without a crewman standing in the area where they would be in danger of the breach or ejected casing hitting them when the gun is fired. See fvdb.50megs.com/usa/pics/90mmgmcm36.html for M-36 turret interior and the mentioned TM for more info.

Chris
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German HMG Team 161201
Post by: ripley on December 08, 2016, 04:32:34 am
IRC the gunner was on the left in the Achilles , the gun was just the artillery piece mounted in the turret , unlike the Firefly where the breach block  was turned so the loader could work from the left and gunner from the right as situated in a regular Sherman turret . I think the regular M-10 had the loader on the right ( check pictures of the gun mantle for the sight hole ) . The Achilles from the Littlefield collection in California ( sadly sold off as Mr Littefield died ) was a strange one as it had a co ax machine gun on the right side of the gun , I read somewhere that it was bought from Israel
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Zhukov Prototype Painted 161214
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 14, 2016, 03:32:40 pm
While waiting for our Q4/16 new releases from the factory,
painted up a Zhukov prototype to kill time!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Zukov%20Prototype%20Painted%20161214-1_zpsizuew92c.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Zhukov Prototype Painted 161214
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 14, 2016, 04:13:18 pm
Nice.

Is he going to get a feature vehicle release or be part of a Commanders pack?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Zhukov Prototype Painted 161214
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 14, 2016, 09:29:26 pm
Is he going to get a feature vehicle release or be part of a Commanders pack?

Zhukov will be in a standalone blister pack together with another officer.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Zhukov Prototype Painted 161214
Post by: Yaquir on December 15, 2016, 02:54:00 am
Very nice!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Michael & Balthasar - 161229
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 29, 2016, 01:05:52 am
Some late night posting of Michael Wittmann and Balthasar Woll - in 1/56 and 1/18 scale.
The larger 1/18 figures are upscaled directly without any touch up. If we enhanced them
just a little bit, they can be produced in any of the more popular scales - 1/48 & 1/35 too!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Michael%20amp%20Balthasar%20161228-1_zpsioteuanl.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Michael & Balthasar - 161229
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 29, 2016, 03:38:47 am
Excellent.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Somebody - 161229
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 29, 2016, 09:42:05 pm
Someone not worthwhile mentioning, but due to popular demand... Here it is!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Brad%20Pitt%20161229-1_zps5qnbz8bf.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Somebody - 161229
Post by: Pinky on December 30, 2016, 12:27:19 am
"Hey, you want to talk Mexican? Join another tank - a Mexican tank. This is an American tank, we talk American."
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Somebody - 161229
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 30, 2016, 02:07:55 am
Nice sculpt.

Will the next Sherman be an M4A2 with HVSS?

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Somebody - 161229
Post by: Pinky on December 30, 2016, 09:55:15 am
I just noticed the scaled-up SS chaps.  I really wouldn't recommend that route.  When scaled up, the heroic proportions become very obvious - Woll looks almost like a dwarf.  And when you get to scales above 1/35, you need a lot more detailing, including separated pieces.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Somebody - 161229
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 30, 2016, 12:03:56 pm
I just noticed the scaled-up SS chaps.  I really wouldn't recommend that route.  When scaled up, the heroic proportions become very obvious - Woll looks almost like a dwarf.  And when you get to scales above 1/35, you need a lot more detailing, including separated pieces.

We usually scale up the figures to check details and mould lines. Extra work had to be done (extra fine details and parts) before making them commercially available; but that's not our intention at the moment.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Sir Percy Hobart - 161231
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 31, 2016, 12:24:40 pm
Probably the last post for 2016...

Major General Sir Percy Hobart. He is a much under-considered, and
under-appreciated general in the history of WW2. Partly because he
was a bit of a nutter, and partly because the limited action he did see
is hard to assess.

Nonetheless Hobart was one of the most important technical and
tactical developers of Allied armour techniques, and was responsible
for training the famed 7th Armoured Division (the Desert Rats) for
its early Blitzkreigs in North Africa (though he didn’t get to lead it
into battle); for training the outstanding 11th Armoured Division
– probably the best British armoured division of the D-Day to
Germany campaign (though he didn’t get to lead it into battle);
and developing and leading the extraordinary 79th armoured division
(Hobart’s Funnies) through that vital campaign. Liddell Hart said this
'hat trick' of the 3 best British armoured divisions of the war alone
made him incomparable, let alone his influence on armour overall.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Percy%20Hobart%20161229-1_zpsy8wkqupj.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Sir Percy Hobart - 161231
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 31, 2016, 04:35:57 pm
Excellent choice and a nice sculpt.

The only problem is that we will now want all of his "toys" in plastic ^__^.

Of course, this might be an opportunity for your short run resin option.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew 170103
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 03, 2017, 06:25:26 pm
First 2017 official studio post... we are working on some British (Commonwealth)
tank crew with various poses and different hat gear.  Will post more as we progress!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Tank%20Crew%20170103-1_zpsms8xg7ve.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew 170103
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 03, 2017, 10:23:16 pm
Tea, very important (hence the requirement for a boiling vessel in British tanks).

The karaoke singer serenading the infantry might need some work.

Looking forward to these.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew 170103
Post by: ripley on January 03, 2017, 10:46:46 pm
These look really good except for the two heads in the right lower corner . Is that supposed to be the Tankers steel helmet seen in late 1944 pictures ? Or is it something from the early part of the war ? I've seen anything like that before 
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew 170103
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 03, 2017, 11:14:00 pm
These look really good except for the two heads in the right lower corner . Is that supposed to be the Tankers steel helmet seen in late 1944 pictures ? Or is it something from the early part of the war ? I've seen anything like that before

The first protective headgear for tank crews was introduced in 1936 with the original design being modified in 1939 and re-issued as the 'Crash Helmet, RTR' and was similar to the French Mle 35 tank helmet. The fabric crown covering had a distinctive multi-piece construction with three ventilation holes reinforced with rubber grommets at the front a 'bumper' pad to help absorb some of the shock of accidental impacts within the tank.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew 170103
Post by: ripley on January 04, 2017, 02:24:13 am
Hmm , so early style tanker helmets , does that mean an early style tank is in the works ???
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew 170103
Post by: Pinky on January 04, 2017, 10:38:52 am
They all look like Michael Caine...

I like most of the figures with berets (the mic looks too big though).  The figures with the very early tanker helmet don't look right - the helmet seems the wrong shape, and the joints are too prominent (see the photo below).  This helmet was only used for a short time, and wasn't common even when it was standard issue.  I don't think it was used in the desert at all.  I'd suggest not including it.  Figures wearing the late war version would be much more useful.

(https://s30.postimg.org/wr2yisku5/British_tanker.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/wr2yisku5/)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew 170103
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 04, 2017, 05:02:42 pm
Hmm , so early style tanker helmets , does that mean an early style tank is in the works ???
Has anyone identified the vehicle being used for the render?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew 170103
Post by: Pinky on January 04, 2017, 06:38:26 pm
Has anyone identified the vehicle being used for the render?

A 76mm Sherman.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Wittmann & Woll 170107
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 07, 2017, 03:06:24 am
These 1/56 scale figures of Wittmann and Woll are made with love and dedications to represent a moment in history during WW2.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Michael%20Wittmann%20170107-1_zpsc6kzvjzj.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Wittmann & Woll 170107
Post by: Pinky on January 07, 2017, 09:01:23 pm
Maybe the "love and dedication" is a bit much for a couple of SS poster boys...

What is the plan with all these excellent character figures you're doing?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Wittmann & Woll 170107
Post by: Collius on January 14, 2017, 03:46:21 pm
The ship has probably long already sailed for American Shermans, but would it be possible to do a set of Heads for Black US Tankers and Soldiers? Having spent a great deal of time at Fort Hood I wanted to build a few tanks from the 761st Tank Battalion.


(https://s24.postimg.org/oavu3ysxd/image1_6.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/oavu3ysxd/)
(https://s28.postimg.org/8k4bqyr3d/image2_1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8k4bqyr3d/)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Wittmann & Woll 170107
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 14, 2017, 04:54:40 pm
The ship has probably long already sailed for American Shermans, but would it be possible to do a set of Heads for Black US Tankers and Soldiers?
An interesting idea. It is not just Americans, non European origin soldiers fought and died for all sides in World War 2 (a fact that is only now being commemorated).

I would politely suggest that any renders were reviewed privately before being  made public, so as not to cause any unintended offence.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Wittmann & Woll PIP 170116
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 16, 2017, 12:51:54 pm
If nobody tells you the scale of these figures, quite sure everybody will think they are 1/35 scale!
A paint in progress photo by our studio painter Rico Chia.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Wittmann%20amp%20Woll%20170107-2_zpsjywvrolu.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Wittmann & Woll PIP 170116
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 16, 2017, 05:48:10 pm
Yup, looks a lot larger than 28mm.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Wittmann & Woll 170117
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 17, 2017, 01:48:32 pm
Can't find a suitable Tiger I for posting, so we are using an early war DAK Tiger I instead.
Even though there had been debates whether Woll was at the Villers Bocage, we thought
Wittmann & Woll will do an excellent figure set.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Michael%20Wittmann%20170117-01_zpsze4xreu9.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Michael%20Wittmann%20170117-02_zpsbfiwea1n.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Michael%20Wittmann%20170117-03_zpsaf4rf5fi.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Size Comparison 170118
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 18, 2017, 01:46:52 am
For those who had been asking... this is a size comparison between
our figures (standard figure template) and that of the Perrys.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Size%20Compare%20170117-1_zpsdynn9xmr.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew 170118
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 18, 2017, 12:56:21 pm
Here is the final version of TWO sets of our US Truck Crew Set...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-01_zpst40irtwi.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-02_zpso3qukrb0.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-03_zpspfyusxba.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-04_zpsk1gcnisk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-05_zpsiq9x87ac.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-06_zpshpfwpdjt.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-07_zps1fiqofdl.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-08_zps5lohc3uc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-09_zpsifo4wo7o.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-10_zpsbqgnruog.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Truck%20Crew%20170118-11_zpsjn3fkk0z.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew 170118
Post by: Pinky on January 18, 2017, 02:36:51 pm
These look really good - lovely work.  I think the US helmets are a bit oversimplified, but I'd probably replace the heads with Warlord plastic heads so they matched the other figures.

Whoever painted these did a great job too, btw.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew 170118
Post by: Yaquir on January 18, 2017, 04:05:56 pm
really good!  :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew 170118
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 18, 2017, 04:47:16 pm
Nice paint job.

Full of character, how many combinations can you build from the bits, that is one of the limitations of distinctive figures, you can only use one of them.

Do the helmets look a bit tall compared to the Warlord ones?
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iudQRpgnzbg/WDH5auJlmQI/AAAAAAAABm8/kRIhp0Fe2wgtYvpKfV94WFB_r4jOJLxbACLcB/s1600/boltactionmodern1.png)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aCXVDSWRMo8/WDH5atyABdI/AAAAAAAABm4/lkrsnhPsNyUh5BXusKktk80yqgF8R2R3gCEw/s1600/boltactionmoder2.png)

Only US infantry photographs I have.

Infinitely better than the West Wind ones, which look decidedly odd: http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/the-b-team-trailer.html
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew 170118
Post by: ripley on January 18, 2017, 08:39:42 pm
I'm not sure about the helmets either . Sometimes photos really don't give you the true impression of shape and size . Might look better if they had camo netting on them ? And as stated by Pinky , most guys would replace the heads to match the rest of their figures , as well replace  weapons, packs  etc . Still not feeling the love for the guy tying up his boot though . The rest look great  .But  I'm sure with a little surgery and a leg swap he would fit my needs . It dosn't matter who makes them ,or what set you buy, in what  any scale , there's always one figure that just dosn't do it for you
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew 170118
Post by: Captain Blood on January 19, 2017, 04:17:56 am
What a wonderful set of figures  :)

Do agree, there's something not quite right about the helmets though. I think it's the fact that the 'peaks' on the helmets appear to be stunted or missing. The US M1 helmet actually has a really pronounced peak. The driver's helmet appears to have it. The seated troops do not.

Apart from that, really good. Great casual poses. Love the guy tying his laces.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew 170118
Post by: ripley on January 19, 2017, 04:31:05 am
You really love that guy . Captain ?  There's always one   ::) ...lol
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew 170118
Post by: Captain Blood on January 20, 2017, 04:21:20 am
 ;D I love the guy with the stogie too.
I applaud the thought that's gone into some natural human poses of troops at rest or in transit. Shows a lot of character and confidence I think. Would have been pretty easy to just have a load of soldiers sitting their clutching their rifles. Possibly more useful for wargames, I must admit. But I find this more interesting. Well done to the design team. Well, from me anyway  ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew 170118
Post by: ripley on January 20, 2017, 09:36:20 am
I'm sure if I got a couple of sets ( 2 trucks worth ) I could adjust his pose to blend in with the rest of the figures . But it would look really silly IMO to have this pose in every truck in your convoy . I know most gamers  usually get one of each vehicle , a modeller I like numerous versions . ( 7 Pzr IV , 5 T-34/85 so far  ::) )  I want them all to be different , with stowage , crew and tank riders if possible . But that's the joy of this hobby , we all have different things we like  to do  , weather its building , painting , converting or even a playing that damm game  ;D
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Truck Crew 170118
Post by: airborne on January 24, 2017, 11:01:36 pm
So pleased with these they add so much finish to some great U.S machines.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Tank Crew 170126
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 26, 2017, 12:03:17 pm
Some Soviet tank crew prototypes painted...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Crew%20170119-01_zpspfjpms1k.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Crew%20170119-02_zpsaej8846y.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Crew%20170119-03_zpsttdogt4m.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Tank%20Crew%20170119-04_zpsnyz95fmc.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Tank Crew 170126
Post by: Pinky on January 26, 2017, 12:34:35 pm
These look fantastic!  The faces look great, and the poses seem very natural.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Tank Crew 170126
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 26, 2017, 03:32:57 pm
Very good.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Allied Tank Crew 170202
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 02, 2017, 12:28:16 pm
Followed by our Soviet tank crew prototypes came the Allies one...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-01_zpsrhppowsx.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-02_zpskmonaqsw.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-03_zpsodkxgtbk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-04_zpsgldfiyjj.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-05_zpsxg2tcazn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-06_zpszival6x1.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-07_zpsopj1mc8d.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-08_zps4e7xqeo9.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-09_zps8vge6mop.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-10_zpso79gok72.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-11_zpskzss1eqp.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-12_zpsmsl1e77a.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-13_zpskdjzejdc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Allied%20Tank%20Crew%20170201-14_zpsybdq6osh.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Allied Tank Crew 170202
Post by: ripley on February 02, 2017, 01:11:28 pm
While I'm not a fan of the machine gunners , both the US and Brit turret crews look fantastic . Weather used in an open turret vehicle ( M-10 , M-8 ) or just partly poking out of a drivers hatch , how soon before you release them to the stores ?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US MGs 3D Drawings 170214
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 14, 2017, 11:24:37 pm
A pair of US MGs for the Valentine special day!
Will be used for our new "weapon team" sculpts...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20MMG%20amp%20HMG%20170214-2_zpsmnkxizxc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20MMG%20amp%20HMG%20170214-1_zpss797n5eq.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US MGs 3D Drawings 170214
Post by: Pinky on February 14, 2017, 11:45:34 pm
Good to see the Allies getting the same treatment as the Germans.  Hopefully some Allied anti-tank guns will follow soon.

Could you include separate hand grips for the .50 cal?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US MGs 3D Drawings 170214
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 15, 2017, 12:14:08 am
Could you include separate hand grips for the .50 cal?

They all have separate hand grips now to ease assembly when with gun crew!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US MGs 3D Drawings 170214
Post by: ripley on February 15, 2017, 12:27:33 am
Looks great .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US MGs 3D Drawings 170214
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on February 15, 2017, 03:02:34 am
Nice additions to the ammo box collection.

The MG gunner's are not much use for me.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US MGs 3D Drawings 170214
Post by: Yaquir on February 15, 2017, 04:27:20 pm
very nice.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew 170303
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 03, 2017, 02:52:19 pm
How many possible poses can you build from 6 heads, 4 bodies, 1 pair of arms, 5 right arms, and 6 left arms? Here are some of them... in plastic, of course!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Tank%20Crew%20170302-1_zpsjgt4hggx.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew 170303
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 03, 2017, 04:03:18 pm
Looks like I am going to need to start putting crew on my tanks.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew 170303
Post by: H0ffmn on March 03, 2017, 07:58:38 pm
These look nice. Any chance of a torso or two not in panzer wrap tunics? Either in service shirts or M-40 tunics,or both ? In North Africa they did not wear the black or cotton panzer wrap tunics.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew 170303
Post by: ripley on March 03, 2017, 09:10:50 pm
They look great . How soon will they be in the shops ?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew 170303
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 04, 2017, 12:48:58 am
They look great . How soon will they be in the shops ?
I second that question, I also need some crew for my Spinne mech and separate heads will make life easier.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew 170303
Post by: Pinky on March 04, 2017, 04:20:18 pm
I bet these come out just when I've finished converting the 1/48 scale Tamiya tank crew I've been working on...

I'm looking forward to these and the Russian tank crew.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew 170303
Post by: ripley on March 04, 2017, 10:24:10 pm
You can never have too many crew figures .  I like to have 2 sets per tank if it has all open hatches , one just riding the tank , and then the other a bail out or dead crew to depict knocked out tanks
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew Sprue 170308
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 08, 2017, 03:19:41 pm
First time ever to show these in public, these are the two plastic sprues that composed
of our German Tank Crews.  Over 120+ possible combinations ignoring head changes!

The two sprues will be available as blister packs - a new product range from us!  The
size of the blister will be the same size as our decal packs.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Tank%20Crew%20170302-2jpg_zpszdvvldll.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew Sprue 170308
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 08, 2017, 04:28:22 pm
They look good.

Perennial question: will they be ready for Salute?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew Sprue 170308
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 08, 2017, 04:56:06 pm
Perennial question: will they be ready for Salute?

No, these are planned products.  We need a cache of them to launch the new range!  Still working on them.

RE: Salute - we will be sharing a table there with a friend, showcasing some of our existing stuff; plus new prototypes too!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Crew Sprue 170308
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 09, 2017, 06:52:54 am
RE: Salute - we will be sharing a table there with a friend, showcasing some of our existing stuff; plus new prototypes too!
Yay!

See you there.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew Prototype Painted 170329
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 30, 2017, 12:13:22 am
Finally get the 3D sculpts approved for the British tank crew.
Did some sample assemblies and had them painted up. Will
send the files to mould making over the weekend! Thought
they were 1/35 scale!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Tank%20Crew%20170329-01_zpseo0dz2cc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Tank%20Crew%20170329-02_zpsyhmpnqkg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Tank%20Crew%20170329-03_zpsm6usp242.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Tank%20Crew%20170329-04_zpszpblo1rf.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Tank%20Crew%20170329-05_zpseijd84pf.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Tank%20Crew%20170329-06_zpsl4zar3zf.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Tank%20Crew%20170329-07_zpsxjvli8zv.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew Prototype Painted 170329
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 30, 2017, 01:14:54 am
Looks good.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew Prototype Painted 170329
Post by: H0ffmn on March 30, 2017, 02:22:21 am
Those are very nice
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew Prototype Painted 170329
Post by: ripley on March 30, 2017, 09:55:36 am
They look really good except for the forth man in the first picture -  tanker's helmet ? Haven't seen anything like this , but maybe its early  war ?. I'm more interested in D-Day to Berlin Brits so I don't know  . Nice choice with the leather jerkin , always good to see troops looking unique . And again the question , how long before these hit the shops ? Soon ? Or do I have time to convert / kit bash my BA plastic Brits ? :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew Prototype Painted 170329
Post by: Pinky on March 30, 2017, 11:20:04 am
It looks as though Michael Caine was the template for a couple of these faces.  Which is fine - they look suitably pukka, especially with the beret.   There are some good poses.  One of the arms looks way too long though.

I'm not sure what's going on with the helmets.  I think they are meant to be the early war type, which wasn't used much - there was a discussion about this earlier but I can't find it.  The late war type was basically a dome - and would be much more useful than the early type.  The gauntlets are early war as well, I think.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Tank Crew Prototype Painted 170329
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 30, 2017, 03:51:32 pm
Ah, yes, forgot about the plain helmets.

Once pointed out, two of them look like they have riding helmets on.

Loose late War helmets would also be useful, as they are often seen on the outside of tanks as well as on the commander's heads.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Wittmann & Woll again 170331
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 31, 2017, 04:25:03 pm
This is an updated "alternate" version of Wittmann & Woll that
we showcased in mid-January. This is a half-body version which
enables you to have both figures fitted into the cupola of any
tanks. The final product will come with both versions of the
figures.

This update stemmed from comments and feedback from
our RM community about usefulness of these figures. More
value for money!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Michael%20Wittmann%20170117-03_zpsaf4rf5fi.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Michael%20Wittmann%20170329-1_zpsbkqmh8py.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Michael%20Wittmann%20170329-2_zpsif1xxuzz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Michael%20Wittmann%20170329-3_zps32qoby80.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Wittmann & Woll again 170331
Post by: Pinky on March 31, 2017, 04:41:41 pm
These are certainly more useful, as I suspect most people will just want to use them as generic turret crew (nice paint jobs as well).  Someone standing in the loader's hatch is going to be either holding onto the hatch or resting their arms on the turret roof - they won't have their hands on their hips.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Wittmann & Woll again 170331
Post by: ripley on March 31, 2017, 08:53:32 pm
I like the idea of both full and half body versions . I suspect , as Pinky said , most of us  will use them as generic crew, I will . Might an extra set of heads with headphones on , or sitting around the neck of at least the commander head be possible ? . No need for the loader as he didn't need them . Only 3 crew had them , commander and radio operator could both talk to and hear each other ( to pass on radio messages / orders ) , the driver could only hear directions from the commander , no mike to talk back . Think he had a click / light system to respond to commander , at least in early war tanks
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Infantry Marching 170429
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 29, 2017, 05:48:42 pm
Something VERY different from our normal postings! What do you think?
Oh... they are "dismounted" tank riders!  ;)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Sculpt%20170429-1_zpszusjcmcc.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Infantry Marching 170429
Post by: ripley on April 29, 2017, 09:01:55 pm
They look great . Always room for more Russian troops
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Infantry Marching 170429
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on April 30, 2017, 03:54:03 am
Not quite sure about the first two faces.

Otherwise looks good.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - About US Infantry 170501
Post by: Rubicon Models on May 01, 2017, 09:13:57 am
Not every solider carries the same gear all the time.  For our US infantry, you will find various back packs and gears for different situations...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Sculpt%20170429-2_zpsrrejsnrp.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - About US Infantry 170501
Post by: jdg on May 02, 2017, 07:43:31 am
The second figure isn't wearing a M1928 pack, it's the M1928 without the tent half extension. On the figures with the M936 pack, more commonly called musette bag, it looks much to big to me. on the last figure the late model E-tool is backwards you should be able to see the closing flap and although it certainly could be attached to the pack it almost never was the belt being the preferred place for it.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - About US Infantry 170501
Post by: jdg on May 05, 2017, 02:21:29 am
After looking a little closer at the figures labeled as wearing the M1936 pack I now realize that they are in reality wearing the M45 pack not the M1936.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - About US Infantry 170501
Post by: Rubicon Models on May 05, 2017, 02:55:23 am
@jdg - Thanks!  Our QC guy caught the errors after the picture was posted.
We have update it since... here it is!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Sculpt%20170429-3_zpsrfauf5aa.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - BASES 170512 !!!
Post by: Rubicon Models on May 12, 2017, 02:28:30 pm
Something that should not come as a surprise... but ours are QUITE DIFFERENT from the traditional round bases you've seen on the current marketplace!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Bases%20170512-01_zpsser3uwft.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Bases%20170512-02_zpsdna0z2sm.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Bases%20170512-03_zpsrzm2k7es.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - BASES 170512 !!!
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on May 12, 2017, 03:15:53 pm
Interesting.

So how do they compare height-wise to Renedra and Warlord bases?

Or are they more similar to slotted bases?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - BASES 170512 !!!
Post by: Rubicon Models on May 12, 2017, 03:20:35 pm
So how do they compare height-wise to Renedra and Warlord bases?

The bases are 3.25mm and the "rim" is 0.75mm high.  Don't consider the WLG one are bases, they are plastic discs.  :D
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - BASES 170512 !!!
Post by: elias.tibbs on May 12, 2017, 03:23:48 pm
They're very nice. An interesting concept and glad I saw them at salute.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - BASES 170512 !!!
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on May 12, 2017, 03:30:19 pm
So how do they compare height-wise to Renedra and Warlord bases?

The bases are 3.25mm and the "rim" is 0.75mm high.  Don't consider the WLG one are bases, they are plastic discs.  :D

The Renedra ones I agree are discs, but the WLG ones are lipped but similar height (some figures are still supplied with Renedra ones).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - BASES 170512 !!!
Post by: Ballardian on May 12, 2017, 10:17:11 pm
The dimpling on the bases is a good idea, I'd taken to scoring the surface of plastic bases as it helped prevent any 'peel-off' in the PVA type glues I use to attach basing materials. The height looks good, too tall & the whole figure to vehicle scale thing crops up.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - BASES 170512 !!!
Post by: Drkangell on May 13, 2017, 07:17:56 am
Not sure how much the dimpling will affect plastic miniatures as very little pinning is required (at least in my experience) but the extra grip for basing materials and glue is huge, and from what we come to expect from Rubicon these will be available very reasonably. Any time frame as of right now for when these might be released? It seems a rather simpler design so hopefully they can be produced much quicker than your typical vehicles.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - BASES 170512 !!!
Post by: Lovstrom on May 16, 2017, 05:05:22 pm
Very nice bases. I think I will use those for all my newly made infantry. Will there also be square bases od different size? for example 40*40 and 60*60 ? Those examples there is for Black powder or ancients and the 60*60 for Beneath the lily banner.
Sven

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Infantryman 170609
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 09, 2017, 05:49:11 pm
Doing something different from our previous sculpts... what do you think?

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Infantryman%20170609-1_zpsnt4lvohi.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Infantryman 170609
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 10, 2017, 03:23:47 am
Very heroic looking.

What period?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Infantryman 170609
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 10, 2017, 06:34:15 am
What period?

Still WW2, but with more details.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Infantryman 170609
Post by: ripley on June 10, 2017, 07:52:34 am
Looks good , all it needs is the long bayonet .  And maybe have the tea mug as an option " What did you do in the war daddy ?  Drank a lot of strong tea , Punkin "   ::)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Infantryman 170609
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 10, 2017, 03:45:33 pm
What period?

Still WW2, but with more details.
Sorry, I was unclear, what period in World War 2, kit changed, there was the pre-war kit, the found at the back of the cupboard kit and the later kit.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Infantryman 170609
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 10, 2017, 03:47:35 pm
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Infantryman%20170609-1_zpsnt4lvohi.jpg)
Just bringing it on to the new page.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Infantryman 170609
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 10, 2017, 03:48:44 pm
What would be good would be BEF kit.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Infantryman 170609
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 10, 2017, 03:50:58 pm
Looks good , all it needs is the long bayonet .  And maybe have the tea mug as an option " What did you do in the war daddy ?  Drank a lot of strong tea , Punkin "   ::)

I only just noticed the tea mug on the backpack, well spotted.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Infantryman 170609
Post by: elias.tibbs on June 10, 2017, 05:30:38 pm
So have you spent time rendering the base to make it look nice? Or are we to expect detailed bases/inserts for the lipped bases?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Infantryman 170615
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 15, 2017, 06:31:41 pm
More US Infantryman templates...
This time with overcoat and marine outfit!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Overcoat%201700615-3_zpsdvxfqptc.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Infantryman 170615
Post by: H0ffmn on June 15, 2017, 07:17:34 pm
The Marine and Army figures look very good,but the G.I. in the overcoat looks a little too wrinkled. The overcoats in real life are made from a heavy wool,and it wouldn't wrinkle as easily as the thinner wool or cotton trousers and shirts or jackets. The figure looks as if he has wadded his overcoat and trousers into a tight little ball, and packed them into the bottom of his dufflebag for a length of time before putting them back on.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Infantryman 170615
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 15, 2017, 08:03:44 pm
The Marine and Army figures look very good,but the G.I. in the overcoat looks a little too wrinkled. The overcoats in real life are made from a heavy wool,and it wouldn't wrinkle as easily as the thinner wool or cotton trousers and shirts or jackets. The figure looks as if he has wadded his overcoat and trousers into a tight little ball, and packed them into the bottom of his dufflebag for a length of time before putting them back on.

Thanks for the comment. This is just a template, but will let our sculptors know and update this as required.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Infantryman 170615
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 15, 2017, 08:31:27 pm
No idea on the US sculpts.

On the British one, the shape of the flap of the "map" pocket does not seem to match any of my (limited) reference material (Osprey Men at Arms 354 or the IWM photographs b9005_9006). They show a Vee shaped flap with a button (covered on earlier kit), the sculpt shows a plain flap with no button (time traveller with access to velcro?).

What is the cup hanging from?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Infantryman 170615
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 15, 2017, 09:02:04 pm
On the British one, the shape of the flap of the "map" pocket does not seem to match any of my (limited) reference material (Osprey Men at Arms 354 or the IWM photographs b9005_9006). They show a Vee shaped flap with a button (covered on earlier kit), the sculpt shows a plain flap with no button (time traveller with access to velcro?).

The flap was updated with a v-shape flap and a button.  Will post the revised version after all the amendments are done!


What is the cup hanging from?

The cup is hanging with a canvas strap on the side of the racksack.
 
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Infantryman 170615
Post by: H0ffmn on June 15, 2017, 09:58:44 pm
The Marine and Army figures look very good,but the G.I. in the overcoat looks a little too wrinkled. The overcoats in real life are made from a heavy wool,and it wouldn't wrinkle as easily as the thinner wool or cotton trousers and shirts or jackets. The figure looks as if he has wadded his overcoat and trousers into a tight little ball, and packed them into the bottom of his dufflebag for a length of time before putting them back on.

Thanks for the comment. This is just a template, but will let our sculptors know and update this as required.
Sounds good. Thanks
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Infantryman 170615
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 15, 2017, 11:17:30 pm
On the British one, the shape of the flap of the "map" pocket does not seem to match any of my (limited) reference material (Osprey Men at Arms 354 or the IWM photographs b9005_9006). They show a Vee shaped flap with a button (covered on earlier kit), the sculpt shows a plain flap with no button (time traveller with access to velcro?).

The flap was updated with a v-shape flap and a button.  Will post the revised version after all the amendments are done!


What is the cup hanging from?

The cup is hanging with a canvas strap on the side of the racksack.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170616
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 16, 2017, 05:04:16 pm
More US love...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20HMG%20Team%201700615-1_zpswljkr06k.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170616
Post by: ripley on June 16, 2017, 08:31:46 pm
Great looking team . Not too sure about the large ammo box .  The  100 round box you see in most pictures of 50 cals on the tripod or vehicle mounts weighed 35 pounds . They were shipped , two to a smallish wooden crate  ( weight 70 plus pounds ) . That large box has got to weight at least 100 pounds , not something a crew would want to hump around the boonies
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170616
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 16, 2017, 09:01:19 pm
Great looking team . Not too sure about the large ammo box .  The  100 round box you see in most pictures of 50 cals on the tripod or vehicle mounts weighed 35 pounds . They were shipped , two to a smallish wooden crate  ( weight 70 plus pounds ) . That large box has got to weight at least 100 pounds , not something a crew would want to hump around the boonies

Yes, those were 1,500 cartridges ball caliber M2 wood crates... will wait for more input before finalising the sculpts.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170616
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 17, 2017, 06:07:08 am
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20HMG%20Team%201700615-1_zpswljkr06k.jpg)
Copying the image over onto this page.

The 0.50 looks a bit small (not like the 1/35 offering from Clockwork Goblin).

How does it compare to your previous M2 sculpts?

I assume the cartridge belt has still to be sculpted.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170616
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 17, 2017, 12:13:40 pm
The 0.50 looks a bit small (not like the 1/35 offering from Clockwork Goblin).
How does it compare to your previous M2 sculpts?

This is the same size as all our previous M2s. Will check with photos again for size.


I assume the cartridge belt has still to be sculpted.

Yes, the ammo belt is already sculpted.  This is a stand in.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Infantryman 170617
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 17, 2017, 03:29:40 pm
This Soviet infantryman sculpt is the same level of details as the British version
we posted earlier.  What do you think?

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Infantryman%20170617-1_zpswlhpgm3s.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Infantryman 170617
Post by: Pinky on June 17, 2017, 04:21:28 pm
To me this looks much better than the British soldier.  Are these intended to be 28mm?  It looks as though you're aiming for something bigger.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Infantryman 170617
Post by: ripley on June 17, 2017, 10:32:45 pm
Both Ivan and Tommy look great IMO . A larger scale version of these guys would look very nice painted up and displayed on my shelf .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Infantryman 170617
Post by: Lovstrom on June 18, 2017, 01:04:19 am
I think that all the infantry you showed so far looks great. From a wargamers point of view of course I like action poses. I would buy the Russians.

Sven
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Infantryman 170718
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 18, 2017, 01:35:18 pm
It's a month after the Soviet sculpt, here is our American one...
He looks familiar :D

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Infantryman%20170718-1_zpscgnzgtoa.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Infantryman 170718
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on July 18, 2017, 03:01:25 pm
It is Mr Smith.

Are you going to also do his (ex) wife? ^__^.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Plastic Bases 170726
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 26, 2017, 03:10:05 pm
Plastic bases done!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Base%20Plastic%20170726-1_zpss2prgbwc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Base%20Plastic%20170726-2_zps5nvh11lp.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Plastic Bases 170726
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on July 26, 2017, 04:02:06 pm
Do the top and bottom indentations line up, in case you need to pin figures to the base?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Plastic Bases 170726
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 26, 2017, 05:22:37 pm
Do the top and bottom indentations line up, in case you need to pin figures to the base?

They aligned perfectly.  We will be outsourcing some high-quality self-adhesive magnetic stickers that can be fixed to the underside of our bases too!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Plastic Bases 170726
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on July 27, 2017, 05:45:42 am
Do the top and bottom indentations line up, in case you need to pin figures to the base?

They aligned perfectly.  We will be outsourcing some high-quality self-adhesive magnetic stickers that can be fixed to the underside of our bases too!
Excellent.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Paratroopers Template 170817
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 17, 2017, 08:59:25 pm
Some eye candy for our forum members...
Sneak peek at our US Paratrooper standard template.
Not final, but almost done!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Para%20170817-1_zpslwtum0gp.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Paratroopers Template 170817
Post by: elias.tibbs on August 18, 2017, 12:45:52 am
Yes. Just yes.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Paratroopers Template 170817
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on August 18, 2017, 05:00:19 am
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Para%20170817-1_zpslwtum0gp.jpg)

Will you be providing an Iain (M) Banks style Knife mssile for this figure?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170907
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 07, 2017, 03:10:49 pm
Have not update our Digital Sculpt section for awhile.  Here is the sample painted 3D prototype of our US HMG team...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20HMG%20Team%20170907-1_zpsctamgujl.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170907
Post by: elias.tibbs on September 08, 2017, 12:43:55 am
Ooooo.. will there be a redeploying version too?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170907
Post by: Pinky on September 08, 2017, 11:17:50 am
Ooooo.. will there be a redeploying version too?

That would be interesting.  It must have been a real killer moving the .50 cal.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170907
Post by: elias.tibbs on September 08, 2017, 02:15:14 pm
The .30 cal was bad enough! One guy would carry the tripod, one the gun and the rest the anmo or ammo cart.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Paratroopers Template 170817
Post by: jdg on September 09, 2017, 08:30:52 am
Best to forget the mohawk hair cut. It was only done by a few pathfinder troopers.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Paratroopers Template 170817
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on September 09, 2017, 02:14:27 pm
Best to forget the mohawk hair cut. It was only done by a few pathfinder troopers.
Oh, I was going to paint him blue and give him a knife missile.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 170914
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 14, 2017, 02:00:01 pm
With the British, Soviet and American infantry sculpt done, this is the German one!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Infantryman%20170913-1_zps2k4g3ruj.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Infantryman%20170913-2_zpsi1gf0ebt.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 23, 2017, 05:29:30 pm
After months of sculpting and amendments, we finally got our first batch of "Soldiers of WW2" completed!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soldiers%20of%20WW2%20170923-1_zpsguxoga0d.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: Pinky on September 23, 2017, 11:56:10 pm
They look like statues.  What's the thinking behind this range?  I'll say again - the standard Rubicon plastic isn't well suited to figures.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: tyroflyer on September 24, 2017, 10:18:51 am
Oh well. Rubicon look determined to go down this road. Attempts to nudge them to concentrate on the vehicles are unlikely to succeed. If they are a commercial success then Rubicon will be vindicated.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 24, 2017, 01:06:55 pm
They look like statues.  What's the thinking behind this range?

All will be revealed over time!


I'll say again - the standard Rubicon plastic isn't well suited to figures.

We have made a lot of progress with plastic figures.  The current releases are our first generation figures, more improved version coming mid-2018.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 24, 2017, 01:11:13 pm
Rubicon look determined to go down this road. Attempts to nudge them to concentrate on the vehicles are unlikely to succeed.

Don't think we can last too long if we are to focus just on 1/56 scale plastic vehicles.  As a company, we do need to diversify and to embrace a broader range of products.  This year being "Year of the Allies" for our 1/56 plastic vehicles, the other undisclosed (until now) company goal is to establish a foothold in other new ranges within 2017.

;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: Pinky on September 24, 2017, 06:54:27 pm
The need to diversify is understood.  I'm just not sure where this range fits in (I assume they're not aimed at the 1/35 market).  There are niche markets for figures like this in various scales; they used to be metal but now they're mostly resin.  But these don't seem to offer anything over existing models, except being plastic.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US HMG Team 170907
Post by: Jaeger on September 25, 2017, 02:35:28 am
Ooooo.. will there be a redeploying version too?

This is a heavy crew served weapon. 
Component Part   Weight (in pounds)
Receiver group:   60
Barrel:   Approximately 24
M3 tripod mount:   44
Total weight:   Approximately 128

The gun with barrel is 84 pounds.  Removing the barrel and reinstalling it after movement would require using the head space and timing gauge to ensure the gun would operate correctly after movement.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: Jaeger on September 25, 2017, 02:53:00 am
Rubicon look determined to go down this road. Attempts to nudge them to concentrate on the vehicles are unlikely to succeed.

Don't think we can last too long if we are to focus just on 1/56 scale plastic vehicles.  As a company, we do need to diversify and to embrace a broader range of products.  This year being "Year of the Allies" for our 1/56 plastic vehicles, the other undisclosed (until now) company goal is to establish a foothold in other new ranges within 2017.

;)

Cold war and Middle East conflicts offer opportunities for more Armored Fighting Vehicles.  The T-44 was developed near the end of WWII but with a new turret and 100mm gun became the T-54/55.  Korea, the Middle East and Vietnam saw vehicles that were part of WWII such as the T-34/85, M4A3E8 and others soldiering on in Korea and the Middle East.
So existing kits could be re-purposed/updated but new vehicles would be required.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: elias.tibbs on September 25, 2017, 01:59:54 pm
The need to diversify is understood.  I'm just not sure where this range fits in (I assume they're not aimed at the 1/35 market).  There are niche markets for figures like this in various scales; they used to be metal but now they're mostly resin.  But these don't seem to offer anything over existing models, except being plastic.

They're proof of concepts though. They're showing off the uniforms weapons and proportions of the models. With it being rendered, they can pose them in any way they want. They're not all going to be posed liketheyre a statue.

Speaking to a lot of gamers about rubicons intentions in the 28mm miniature market, there is a lot of interest in this. In either plastic or metal.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: Pinky on September 25, 2017, 03:48:37 pm
They're proof of concepts though. They're showing off the uniforms weapons and proportions of the models. With it being rendered, they can pose them in any way they want. They're not all going to be posed like theyre a statue.

That may be the case, but I'm still not sure what demand these figures are supposed to meet.  The best larger scale models are far more natural looking, and resin is arguably a better medium than plastic for larger figures because it holds texture and detail, and you don't have to worry about undercuts.  It's also a narrow market - narrower than the 28mm market.

 
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: tyroflyer on September 25, 2017, 08:35:08 pm
I don't know what evidence Rubicon are using that makes them believe there will be a lot of demand for these figures. Perhaps it's a hunch. I had thought the main aim was to provide 28mm compatible miniatures for Bolt Action or equivalent level wargames. In that regard only the surface has been scratched thus far. The possible subjects for miniaturisation in 28mm are almost endless. An Sd Ffz 231 may not be high on the list of most modellers wish lists but I'd buy one. Quite obscure vehicles are available in plastic in smaller and larger scales so I can't see why they wouldn't sell in 1/56 scale. Anyway, if I were Mr Rubicon I'd be charging ahead with 1/56 scale WW11 vehicles and diversify in the following priority order;

- 1/56 scale vehicles for earlier and later periods
- smaller scale vehicles compatible with existing wargame figure sizes

I'd largely give the figures a miss except to ensure their compatibility with Rubicon vehicles. I'd also steer clear of models in larger scales. I think those are getting too big to fit comfortably on gaming tables and if I wanted to build them for display or a diorama I'd prefer the highly detailed models currently available.

Just my two cents worth. If I was smart I'd probably be rich and I'm not!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soldiers of WW2 170923
Post by: elias.tibbs on September 26, 2017, 01:54:50 pm
Demand for true scale infantry for wargaming purposes is pretty huge to be honest.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Seated German Medic 170926
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 26, 2017, 05:44:48 pm
Seated German Medic, a set of 4 figures...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Medic%20170926-01_zpskgjltjfm.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Medic%20170926-02_zpsy8ondpxc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Medic%20170926-03_zps6qef2kcf.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Medic%20170926-04_zpsmourdeov.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Seated German Medic 170926
Post by: ripley on September 26, 2017, 08:26:48 pm
Very nice . I can see using these figures as molded  in a 251/8 ( guess I need to get another 251 kit )  or as base to kit bash tank riders . Love my tank riders  ;D  .How about molding a wounded figure to fit the stretcher in your 251/8 ?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US GI Relax Poses 171006
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 06, 2017, 11:28:24 pm
Some GI Joe in marching pose, still WIP but taking shape!


(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Marching%20170919-2_zpsizlizejl.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Marching%20170919-1_zpsacw2bxnf.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US GI Relax Poses 171006
Post by: jdg on October 18, 2017, 06:19:10 am
So you going to release very late war with the M45 web gear which was fairly rarely seen during the war. well at least they would be useful for Korea
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US GI Relax Poses 171006
Post by: H0ffmn on October 18, 2017, 09:44:02 am
The U.S. sculpts are not wearing very late uniforms or web gear. The M-41 field jacket is a little long on the torso,but otherwise correct. They are wearing the 1938 leggings and boots,and not the late war double buckle boots. From the front, the 1923 cartridge belt and suspenders are correct for the entire war, the only difference would be the color, earlier war would be a light olive/ khaki color, and late war would be a dark olive drab. It's difficult to view their field packs from the angle of the sculpts
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US GI Relax Poses 171006
Post by: jdg on October 18, 2017, 01:28:50 pm
No they are not wearing the M41 jacket they are wearing the M43 jacket. Your right about the leggings, As for the web gear they are wearing the M45 field pack with the butt pack extension you it's pretty easy to tell on the second figure.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US GI Relax Poses 171006
Post by: Pinky on October 18, 2017, 05:51:54 pm
I don't think they've got the proportions of these quite right yet.  They look rather child-like (as compared to the Warlord figures, which tend to look a bit ape-like).  Especially 'Mat Damon' in the middle.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US GI Relax Poses 171006
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on October 18, 2017, 06:03:07 pm
I thought that was Brad Pitt.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US GI Relax Poses 171006
Post by: H0ffmn on October 18, 2017, 10:17:16 pm
The M43 jacket had four patch pockets on it. These figures do not have patch pockets on them. The length of the jacket does make it look like the later M43. The smaller pouch on the figures is a bandage pouch attached to the cartridge belt, not a pocket
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US GI Relax Poses 171006
Post by: H0ffmn on October 18, 2017, 10:28:33 pm
It would ne nice to see the packs as well
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - RM Trophy 171020
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 20, 2017, 11:26:20 pm
This is not something we do every day.  We did this trophy sculpt between jobs.

It is fun and quick to do, it measured 311mm (H) x 153mm (W), just over 12 inches high.

Figure busts on a stone pillar from five major WW2 nations!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/Trophy%20170930-1_zps2epqselz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/Trophy%20171018-1_zpsypkw44nt.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - RM Trophy 171020
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 24, 2017, 05:32:24 pm
Back to the infantry etc.

Please can I make a plea for sane instructions (as opposed to no, or nearly no instructions) and kit that is identified as going on a particular pose.

I am assembling some Blitzkrieg Germans to support my Sea Lion Panzer IB, and getting the right belt hung kit to fit is a nightmare.

Arms and weapons are not quite as annoying, but properly numbered parts and instructions will help.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - RM Trophy 171020
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 24, 2017, 05:40:17 pm
Please can I make a plea for sane instructions (as opposed to no, or nearly no instructions) and kit that is identified as going on a particular pose.

@UVS, there is still time for Christmas wishes... Hohoho!
PS: instruction sheet details still under revision, parts are now numbered as well.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/RM%20Blister%20Mockup%20171016-2_zpszdd4k88o.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - RM Trophy 171020
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 24, 2017, 06:19:35 pm
I do believe in Father Christmas....

Thanks.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - RM Trophy 171020
Post by: ripley on December 24, 2017, 11:24:20 pm
What  , you want detailed instructions smurf ? Where's the adventure in that ? LOL  You probably never built some of those Eastern European tank kits back in the 70s , now that was fun  ::)  Thick slabs of brittle pea green colored plastic  that no glue known to anyone except NASA could keep the parts ogether . Instuctions printed on what looked like recycled news print , a dirty grey color which matched the gray ink they used so you couldn't read/see a thing .  Decals that a blind person could read like braillle  , and a release agent on the plastic that repeated washing in bleach had no effect on so you never got any paint to stick , ah happy days
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - RM Trophy 171020
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 24, 2017, 11:43:07 pm
I have to admit that in that period, for me it would have been Airfix (still the base standard for plastic kits even today).

Exotica would have been Tamiya, it was rare to see other manufacturers (even Revell and Monogram).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - RM Trophy 171020
Post by: elias.tibbs on December 25, 2017, 02:48:56 am
Making a warlord metal artillery piece is just as interesting.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - RM Trophy 171020
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 25, 2017, 04:12:34 am
Making a warlord metal artillery piece is just as interesting.
I have contemplated taking a soldering iron to them...
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - RM Trophy 171020
Post by: elias.tibbs on December 25, 2017, 05:43:58 am
There’s a guy at my club who gets me to build bits for him sometimes as he’s partially sited (registered blind).

Every time he gives me an artillery piece my heart sinks. Reminds me of my GW days and having to make old one eye for kids >_<

He wants the new Rubicon plastic ones, so I won’t mind that ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - The Man 180108
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 08, 2018, 04:03:16 pm
Let's not discuss politics and focus on the sculpt... thank you!
Do not make this a heated subject!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Hitler%20180108-1_zps3sfr0rjn.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - The Man 180108
Post by: Pinky on January 08, 2018, 05:02:02 pm
It looks like 'old' Hitler i.e. about 1944.  The face looks pretty accurate, as does the stance (he would sometimes clasp his left hand with his right because it shook, apparently due to the onset of Parkinsons).  I think that technically the Chancellorship ceased to exist when he took complete power and became Fuhrer, but "Chancellor" is probably a safer title.  I assume it's a plastic figure - are you going to do the whole cabinet?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - The Man 180108
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 08, 2018, 05:16:43 pm
It is a very good sculpt, I am just uneasy about the subject - both personally and commercially.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - The Man 180108
Post by: Pinky on January 08, 2018, 05:23:51 pm
Hitler's not a new subject  - he's been available in metal in 28mm for a long time.  He'd be useful for dioramas, and for scenario-based games (e.g. for anyone who wants to re-create Inglorious Basterds).  I don't know if there's any real market for him in plastic; he seems better suited to a limited-run resin release.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - The Man 180108
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 08, 2018, 05:54:42 pm
True, the Carmine Russo portrayal is available in the Danger 5 box set from Crooked Dice.

It needs careful handling.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Guderian 180112
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 12, 2018, 09:11:26 pm
German General Heinz Wilhelm Guderian (17 June 1888 – 14 May 1954) innovator and advocate of the "blitzkrieg" doctrine.  He was noted for his success as a commander of Panzer units during the campaigns in Poland and France and for initial success in the Soviet Union.  A WIP painted prototype of this iconic general... comes with both 40mm and 60mm scenic bases.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Guderian%20180112-01_zpsoiloshbh.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Guderian%20180112-02_zpsajliusif.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Guderian%20180112-03_zpsyplulpnu.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Guderian 180112
Post by: Pinky on January 13, 2018, 09:16:47 pm
The face looks pretty good.  It may be the angle, but his coat looks too narrow and short - the lower part should be quite bulky.

Will he come with that cool map?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Guderian 180112
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 13, 2018, 10:41:48 pm
Will he come with that cool map?

Unfortunately, that was hand-painted... BUT we will include several printed maps (similar look) on the assembly instruction so that you can replace the map part with a paper version.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180209
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 09, 2018, 01:18:54 pm
WIP German Tank Riders in early war uniform. The StuG III is for posing purposes only...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/StuG%20Tank%20Riders%20180208-01_zpsutojsewc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/StuG%20Tank%20Riders%20180208-03_zps62ab6pii.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/StuG%20Tank%20Riders%20180208-02_zpsd4awkuof.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180209
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on February 09, 2018, 03:39:42 pm
I cannot comment on the accuracy of the uniforms, but the one channeling Cher looks a bit silly. Thankfully he is in uniform.

There are probably photographs of someone doing that (not Cher) but you will not want a whole unit sitting on the guns of your zug.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180209
Post by: Pinky on February 09, 2018, 05:14:16 pm
There are indeed photos of Germans sitting astride their guns.  It was probably hard to resist...but I agree it's not a pose one necessarily wants.  I'd suggest these guys are all posed sitting on the sides or crouching on the engine deck.  Standing figures are easily converted from other sources.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180209
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on February 09, 2018, 05:34:33 pm
Good point, they look like tank sitters rather than riders.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180209
Post by: ripley on February 09, 2018, 09:37:30 pm
Most pictures I've seen of tank riders either show guys crouched down low , looking around for the enemy , so obviously heading into combat , or looking dejected and beaten , some sporting bandages , obviously in retreat  . These types of troops I would want . True there are a few sets of photos of troops just sitting being transported somewhere ( Paras on Tiger II during BOB  ) , but to me that's boring , of course your opinion might vary. But with a few tweeks I could make these guys work  for me
(https://s9.postimg.org/nh7etm8dn/Bundesarchiv_Bild_101_I-269-0240-11_A_Russland_Panzer_mit_aufges.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/nh7etm8dn/)
Think I might need a couple of sets ....
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180209
Post by: Jimmy_P on February 10, 2018, 09:44:39 am
They look nice, but the poses suggest diorama type use, rather than what you'd expect for "in-game" tank riders (largely echoing the other comments)?

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180209
Post by: Tracks on February 10, 2018, 04:28:11 pm
From a gaming perspective, I too would be more interested in tank riders that are looking as though they are heading into combat. I do not think any soldier in their right mind would straddling the main gun barrel of a tank while going into battle. Looks good for a propaganda photo-shoot or pictures to home, but not for when going into a combat situation.

All the figures shown in the digital sculpts look as though they are relaxing and are not expecting anything dangerous to shoot at them.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180209
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on February 11, 2018, 03:54:30 am
Have to agree with most people here. The poses are too relaxed. Fine for dioramas of soldiers taking a break, in a relatively safe area. Lousy for gaming.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 15, 2018, 02:54:08 pm
Early war German infantrymen in running and firing poses... these are painted pewter samples of our NEW miniature series!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Early%20War%20German%20Infantry%20180212-1_zpskvtaig4q.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on February 15, 2018, 04:20:29 pm
I would classify them more as firing and advancing (or running).

They look nice.

So are the production ones going to be in metal or are these just samples?

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 15, 2018, 05:17:08 pm
I would classify them more as firing and advancing (or running).

Should be running... corrected.


So are the production ones going to be in metal or are these just samples?

These are pewter and are production samples.  Will be the same as the commercially available ones!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: tyroflyer on February 15, 2018, 05:55:44 pm
I could be interested in these. Depends on how they compare with the competition on both quality and price. I am probably in the minority as I prefer metal for figures.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: elias.tibbs on February 16, 2018, 12:54:51 am
I don’t like metal figures, however I’ll comprimise for US infantry in this scale!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: elias.tibbs on February 16, 2018, 01:15:19 am
Any idea when we can see unpainted/unbased ones?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: Tracks on February 16, 2018, 04:14:17 am
So are the production ones going to be in metal or are these just samples?
These are pewter and are production samples.  Will be the same as the commercially available ones!

I am probably in the minority here because I prefer plastic figures, so I will have to pass on these pewter (metal) figures. What a shame because they look like they would blend in well with Perry figs. That is, they are more anatomically correct.

I will not bore everyone about my views (the pros and cons) of metal and plastic figures. This would be a very long post if I did. However, I will say this. Out of sixty Blitzkrieg plastic Germans (2x box sets) I just assembled last week, no two figures are the same.* With plastic. there is a great range of variety and customization. This is just impossible to do with metal figs. You get stuck with whatever the sculptor made - including the bad/silly poses.

*unless it was a nice pose I really liked, then I doubled or tripled it.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: ripley on February 16, 2018, 08:39:27 am
I agree with Tracks , plastic over metal / resin figures any day . That being said , a gun or tank crew where you would only have one , metal would be ok . I have a nice Empress Minatures metal  Russian  machine gun and crew , but I wouldn't want 2 or 3 of the same set Plastics on the other hand , I can build how I want . These are a couple of mg crews from the BA early war plastic Germans
(https://s9.postimg.org/gs5if41uj/Vanilla_Mg_34_crew.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gs5if41uj/)

(https://s9.postimg.org/cvs6j4okr/Out_of_Ammo.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cvs6j4okr/)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 16, 2018, 02:48:11 pm
Making good plastic figures need experience, particularly with multi-pose ones; otherwise, they will look terrible.  Making quality metal figures will give us the experience in many aspects of sculpting and production... In the end, will enable us to produce a high standard plastic figure set for each nation.  At least, that is the plan... ;)

In the meantime, we will continue to release PLASTIC figures in blister packs in parallel with our metal figure releases.  With metal figures, we are able to UPGRADE their sculpt details and poses when we do recasts, that's an advantage over their plastic counterparts.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on February 16, 2018, 06:01:30 pm
Making good plastic figures need experience, particularly with multi-pose ones; otherwise, they will look terrible.
Very true, even with experience they can look uninspiring:http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Freeborn (http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Freeborn)

Making quality metal figures will give us the experience in many aspects of sculpting and production... In the end, will enable us to produce a high standard plastic figure set for each nation.  At least, that is the plan... ;)
That is a laudable objective.

For World War Two figures, I am looking at plastics, partly (as mentioned above) because of their multipose nature (and cost) but also because some of the metals leave a lot to be desired (moulds past their use by date etc.).

For Weird War Two,  I am looking at metals. Partly this is due to equipment (such as Assault Brens http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/westwind-sotr-paras-starter-set-squad.html (http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/westwind-sotr-paras-starter-set-squad.html)) and partly due to style (even though some of them suffer moulding issues).

Saying that, I am looking at Empress Volksgrenadier for Weird War and Mutton Chop British for early war (hopefully they will match up with the Warlord ones:http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/british-expeditionary-force-1940-part.html (http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/british-expeditionary-force-1940-part.html)).

The Perry's have the advantage of a theatre to themselves, Our Gracious Hosts will either need to match their competitors either in breadth of range or compatibility of design. Releasing metals would seem to move the pointer towards the latter.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: Tracks on February 16, 2018, 08:59:34 pm
@Rubicon Models
Just wanted to share something with you (and others). I modified one of the plastic crew figures from one of your excellent model kits to create this all new standing figure (currently unpainted) you see below. It is not finished yet because I have to do a little clean up here and there (mold line on helmet for example), but this is a custom plastic figure. I used parts A15, A13, and A11 from the CCKW-353 kit (280037) and the part 2D from the SdKfz 250 expansion kit (280048) to create this new and unique figure. Of course I had to modify part A11, but that was very easy. Because all the bits are plastic, this custom figure was very easy to create. Power to the plastic ;)

(https://s19.postimg.org/8zyra0ylv/Custom_figure_rs.jpg)

@ripley
Good example of what you can do with plastic figure box sets. I like what you did with that one MG team where you have the gunner loading his MG34. I too had made something very similar to this from the Blitzkrieg box set.

@everyone
Do not be shy to explore and use your imagination. You can also use bits from other plastic box sets to create even more of a variety in your 28mm WW2 collection of figures. You might already know this, but just in case I will mention this anyway. You can mix and match from different plastic box kits. Did you know that the arms from the Fallschirmjäger plastic box set and the arms from the US Airborne plastic box set can be mixed? Not all of them, but you can use some because the closed cuffs pretty much look the same. This also applies to other plastic box sets as well. British, American, and Soviet arms. I always keep the extra bits for this reason. And its not just the WW2 figures. I have been able to modify many 28mm plastic Dark Ages figures from different box sets. And there is a long list of 28mm plastic figure conversions from Napoleonic gamers. Power to the plastic ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantryman 180215
Post by: ripley on February 17, 2018, 01:26:39 am
Tha'ts a great idea for a Gallery thread ,tracks . Power to the Plastic !
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Figure Casting 180316
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 16, 2018, 06:01:45 pm
The metal army of Rubicon gathering up strength at the packing line ready for the landing on our UK/US webstore!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Metal%20Castings%20180313-01_zpsajriwrlf.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Metal%20Castings%20180313-02_zps0hvfyxxx.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Metal%20Castings%20180313-03_zpswk4qntgi.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Metal%20Castings%20180313-04_zpsdeeuzyhm.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Figure Casting 180316
Post by: tyroflyer on March 16, 2018, 07:55:28 pm
That's very interesting.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 18, 2018, 01:44:48 pm
Was going through the pile of 3D prototype records and found this... US Forward Observers!
Will include these in our upcoming figure blister releases (probably second wave). First wave releases are upon us!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FFO-US-180311-1_zpsxhlih2le.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/FFO-US-180311-2_zpsbn1cdmti.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 18, 2018, 04:21:02 pm
They look good, no idea on the uniform.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: elias.tibbs on March 18, 2018, 04:45:55 pm
The only thing I would say is that the sleeve shirt of the guys laying down seem to defy gravity somewhat.

Otherwise they’re really nice and I look forward (pun intended) to including these in myUS army when I redo the whole thing with your models.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 18, 2018, 05:24:00 pm
The only thing I would say is that the sleeve shirt of the guys laying down seem to defy gravity somewhat.
I see what you mean, the sleeve might be made of 2cm foam, that is why it stands up that way ^_^.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: elias.tibbs on March 18, 2018, 06:14:59 pm
Looks like the hands plug into the arms, which would explain why it needs to be done that way.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: ripley on March 18, 2018, 10:10:29 pm
These look nice . Again great potential for kit bashing . Hoping to see more sets like this for the Russians and Germans as well . Is that radio pack WW2 or post war ? I had one like it for my GI Joe back in the early 60s , but then lots of WW2 equip did last through the 60s....
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: Pinky on March 19, 2018, 08:35:31 am
The radio looks like the SCR-300, which is WW2.

Will these be metal or resin?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 19, 2018, 01:10:16 pm
The radio looks like the SCR-300, which is WW2.
Will these be metal or resin?

That's WW2 alright.  ;)
Figures will be in metal.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 19, 2018, 04:43:30 pm
Hoping to see more sets like this for the Russians and Germans as well .
And British.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: ripley on March 19, 2018, 08:44:12 pm
Metal huh ?  There goes any easy kit bashing potential then   :'(
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: elias.tibbs on March 19, 2018, 09:49:15 pm
They’ve said for some time tat the standard infantry will be in metal.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: ripley on March 19, 2018, 09:56:54 pm
True , but the observation team looks to be multi part resin or plastic , so I was hoping . I really can't see picking up more than one set if metal , if plastic , I'ld get 3 or 4 because of the kit bashing posabilties .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: Pinky on March 19, 2018, 10:45:29 pm
I agree, Ripley.  But having seen their metal figures up close, the detail is better than the plastic figures.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: Tracks on March 20, 2018, 12:32:32 am
I was hoping as well, because if they were going to be plastic, I would get 3 or 4 sets because of the kit bashing/conversion possibilities. Instead, I'm not sure if I will even get one since I already have some good US forward observers teams (in plastic).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: tyroflyer on March 20, 2018, 06:27:38 am
I'm fairly sure it's Rubicon's intention to produce figures in metal and plastic. There are clearly adherents to both so hopefully everyone will be happy eventually.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Forward Observers 180318
Post by: elias.tibbs on March 20, 2018, 03:08:12 pm
True , but the observation team looks to be multi part resin or plastic , so I was hoping . I really can't see picking up more than one set if metal , if plastic , I'ld get 3 or 4 because of the kit bashing posabilties .

That’s because it’s a 3D printed prototype and not the finished metal
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Helmets 180422
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 22, 2018, 02:14:48 pm
Something British... at work!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Helmets%20180322-1_zpscshn2m78.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Helmets%20180322-2_zpswy1wwcpw.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Helmets 180422
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on April 22, 2018, 03:09:52 pm
Something British... at work!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/British%20Helmets%20180322-1_zpscshn2m78.jpg)
Drinking tea!
The Boiling Vessel is a distinctive feature of British vehicles and the envy of the world! Though we have to store the milk in the American's walk in fridges....

Good to see work on this, we will need helmets with and without heads. I must have a look at  Warrior 183.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Helmets 180422
Post by: ripley on April 22, 2018, 09:33:40 pm
Looks good . Don't forget to add the headphone flaps
(https://s7.postimg.cc/nczd0csxz/s-l1600.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/nczd0csxz/)
I can't find any good pictures of the helmets with headphone flaps attached , was it a separate piece of kit or was it a part of the helmet ? Never really thought about it before  :-[ just built the figures OOB
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Helmets 180422
Post by: elias.tibbs on April 22, 2018, 10:12:46 pm
Very few actually wore the helmet though. Crews hated it. Probably a contributing factor in the higher deaths and casualties than the US in the same tanks.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 180517
Post by: Rubicon Models on May 17, 2018, 09:18:10 pm
This is the first test-shot of our 2 plastic figure sprues US Tank Crew. A total of 25 parts which allow various combination of poses to build 4 tank crew limited only by your imagination. This will be available as blister pack later this year.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/TS1%20US%20Tank%20Crew%20Painted%20180516-00_zpsrnvqqhel.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/TS1%20US%20Tank%20Crew%20Painted%20180516-02_zps5h7l3k0y.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/TS1%20US%20Tank%20Crew%20Painted%20180516-01_zps46d0i2mc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/TS1%20US%20Tank%20Crew%20Painted%20180516-03_zpstuz59cxg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/TS1%20US%20Tank%20Crew%20Painted%20180516-04_zpsxa9iilwo.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/TS1%20US%20Tank%20Crew%20Painted%20180516-05_zpsfzxy4lpj.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 180517
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on May 17, 2018, 09:19:42 pm
Very nice!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 180517
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on May 18, 2018, 02:30:45 am
Nice.

Pity there is no bearded Canadian amongst the heads (for the M4A3E4).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 180517
Post by: ripley on May 18, 2018, 04:32:55 am
Have to get out the green stuff for that figure    ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 180517
Post by: Captain Blood on May 18, 2018, 06:22:11 pm
They look great. Some of the best figures you have made so far. Well done  :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: Rubicon Models on May 22, 2018, 02:25:48 pm
Some German early war tank riders in relaxed poses.  These figures can be positioned anywhere and on most vehicles... and for dioramas as well!
We are also working on some mid-war figures in more aggressive poses as well.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Tank%20Riders%20180511-1_zpsxmhgrys0.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Tank%20Riders%20180511-2_zpspcajvuq0.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Tank%20Riders%20180511-3_zpsc0xjoc5b.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Tank%20Riders%20180511-4_zpsibhg1aer.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Tank%20Riders%20180511-5_zpswll0skwk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Tank%20Riders%20180511-6_zpse55j9ttm.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on May 22, 2018, 03:23:05 pm
They look nice, metal or plastic?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: Rubicon Models on May 22, 2018, 03:53:51 pm
They look nice, metal or plastic?

METAL... for now!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: ripley on May 22, 2018, 07:57:20 pm
Very nice
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Tank Crew 180517
Post by: Jimmy_P on May 24, 2018, 03:54:52 am
This is the first test-shot of our 2 plastic figure sprues US Tank Crew. A total of 25 parts which allow various combination of poses to build 4 tank crew limited only by your imagination. This will be available as blister pack later this year.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/TS1%20US%20Tank%20Crew%20Painted%20180516-00_zpsrnvqqhel.jpg)


They really do look great, but..... please please (please), in amongst all those options can there not be some arms to allow one of the crew to be firing a pintle mount?  :)


Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: ripley on May 24, 2018, 05:52:34 am
Could probably convert the left and right arms holding binocs to machine gun arms Jimmy.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on May 24, 2018, 02:41:38 pm
The classic pose is standing on the rear deck firing the .50.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: Pinky on May 24, 2018, 02:49:59 pm
The classic pose is standing on the rear deck firing the .50.

(https://s31.postimg.cc/l1c74fn7b/4_ADSherman.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l1c74fn7b/)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on May 25, 2018, 04:08:20 am
The classic pose is standing on the rear deck firing the .50.

(https://s31.postimg.cc/l1c74fn7b/4_ADSherman.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l1c74fn7b/)
That is the one.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: ripley on May 25, 2018, 04:46:45 am
To bad the figures on the GMC Deuce weren't a seperate sprue , those have the poses and arms your looking for . All you need is to swap GI helmet head  for tankers helme t head . Maybe someone has some they don't need ?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: Jimmy_P on May 25, 2018, 08:15:32 pm
Could probably convert the left and right arms holding binocs to machine gun arms Jimmy.

True! Just would be easier if the option was included  :P

I didn't realise the GMC truck came with that option.... planning to get one at some point, moved up the priority list now, thanks!

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on May 25, 2018, 11:35:41 pm
To bad the figures on the GMC Deuce weren't a seperate sprue , those have the poses and arms your looking for . All you need is to swap GI helmet head  for tankers helme t head . Maybe someone has some they don't need ?
The joys of digital sculpting - hint hint ^__^
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Tank Riders 180522
Post by: ripley on May 26, 2018, 08:35:14 am
It would be nice to have a blister pack or two of some of the crew figures that come in the vehicle kits . I really don't need another bed frame  radio set for my half  tracks but could sure use the another set of the seated  figures that came with it . Of course , we might be seeing those figures or something similar in time from Rubicon , they mush have about a dozen blister  figure packs available already , what else have they got planned ???
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180528
Post by: Rubicon Models on May 28, 2018, 11:18:08 pm
Our SdKfz 251/1 can ACTUALLY FIT NINE full-size German soldiers in mid-war uniform inside despite it smaller compartment space compared to her larger scale model kits.

These figures are not simply seated side-by-side like some school kids on a field trip, but each with some type of interactions. We have split the group into 5 individual figures and a group of 4 so that you can place them in multiple vehicles if you wanted to.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Nwe%20251%20Crew%20180525-01_zpsljbyz2xl.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Nwe%20251%20Crew%20180525-02_zpsq7x7lef8.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Nwe%20251%20Crew%20180525-03_zpsd9xs4ekl.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Nwe%20251%20Crew%20180525-04_zpsmz41mcxp.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Nwe%20251%20Crew%20180525-05_zpshjgyz0rf.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Nwe%20251%20Crew%20180525-06_zps3yrmaihc.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180528
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on May 28, 2018, 11:37:59 pm
Those look amazing!  Wonderful poses!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180528
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on May 29, 2018, 12:16:33 am
Neat.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180528
Post by: ripley on May 29, 2018, 12:52:30 am
Well it looks like I can stop kit bashing figures now , you got it covered . Fantastic looking figures . Now the question is , pewter , resin or platic ? Cause if they're plastic I'm gonna get more than a few sets to convert
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180528
Post by: Pinky on May 29, 2018, 01:15:09 am
I agree - these are well posed.  And they are actual mid-war figures.  Will they be metal?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180528
Post by: elias.tibbs on May 29, 2018, 01:33:56 am
Probably metals like the US ones
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180528
Post by: Ballardian on May 29, 2018, 09:14:46 pm

 At last! Much like Ripley I've been waiting for some passengers figures that wouldn't require major surgery to fit properly :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180612
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 12, 2018, 10:53:33 pm
Painted samples of the Hanomag crew... small diorama can be found here:
http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=738.0

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Diorama/SdKfz%20251D%20180612-05_zpscpir3gek.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Diorama/SdKfz%20251D%20180612-06_zpsvobmdzbb.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180612
Post by: ripley on June 13, 2018, 12:28:30 am
The 5 single guys are awesome  , the group of 4 are great looking figures , but I'ld trouble painting them  :-[ . Will they come as 2 sets 4/5 or set of 9 ? I wonder who I know I could get to paint them for me ?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180612
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 13, 2018, 03:39:44 am
I echo Ripley's comment on the painting of the group of figures.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180612
Post by: ripley on June 13, 2018, 07:45:13 am
We had this discussion at the LHS this past weekend , talking about all the great , awesomely detailed figures coming out  at this point in time  . The problem is most guys building and painting this  stuff are getting on in years , its getting hard to see all that detail with out my magnifing glasses , hell its even hard to read labels on the paint bottles in store racks . Old man rant over  ::) Really great figure though , and if they do come as a 9 pack I'll still get them , just might not get around to painting the 4some , mind you I have a bunch of figures I haven't got around to painting yet , some been in the stash 20 plus years  :-[
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180612
Post by: Pinky on June 13, 2018, 08:22:41 am
I agree - these are excellent looking figures.  I would also struggle to paint them this well, to be honest.  I won't get them anyway because they're metal (I bet the half-track has a satisfying weight to it with all of them inside!).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - SdKfz 251 Crew 180612
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on June 13, 2018, 09:08:22 am
I love the figures. And kudos to whoever painted them.  I have old eyes as well, but I would get them, and take a shot at painting them ... once they are in Early War uniforms. My entire German Army at this point consists of Warlord Blitzkrieg figures. It will be a long, long time before they are "all done" and I can consider growing into mid-war stuff.

So for me, for now, these are a pass. But I would LOVE to get them if they are ever released in earlier garb.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German MMG Team at Ease 180622
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 22, 2018, 11:42:35 pm
Have been busy to get our Q2/18 releases ready for final shipment, hence not much postings.

Here are some more non-combat poses for the German army in mid-war gear composing of a squad leader, an MG gunner, an assistant gunner, an ammo handler and a field officer.

What do you think?

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20MMG%20Team%20at%20rest%20180622-1_zpspzu6q3sp.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20MMG%20Team%20at%20rest%20180622-2_zps6s0kyxrq.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20MMG%20Team%20at%20rest%20180622-3_zpsvwy68dxk.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German MMG Team at Ease 180622
Post by: Pinky on June 23, 2018, 01:21:56 am
Looks like a nice group of figures.  I'd suggest that troops sitting around like this would have ditched most of their gear.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German MMG Team at Ease 180622
Post by: ripley on June 23, 2018, 01:34:32 am
Nice looking set .  I think they might work in a half track or truck as well , and I can see using  a couple of sets in various combinations to fill out some half manned vehicles I already have if they are not molded to the boxes they're sitting on .  Might be nice to add a couple or three loose  MG ammo boxes as well as a team should carry plenty of ammo .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German MMG Team at Ease 180622
Post by: Jaeger on June 23, 2018, 04:15:42 am
The MG-34 barrel appears too thick.  It looks beer can size imho.  The holding of the MP-40 by the Sergeant also looks unnatural.  i would expect it in his lap or slung on the right shoulder resting on his right thigh.  Though if they are totally at rest then their weapons may be set aside, leaning against things, their torsos slouched forward, elbows on knees.  But there are many various ways people can rest.  Many of the books covering Infantry show them in many different positions when resting.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German MMG Team at Ease 180622
Post by: ripley on June 23, 2018, 07:36:03 am
Yes the MG barrel does look thick , but it's a computer drawing  . Let's wait till we have some actual plastic / pewter / resin figures to look at .  I can see not liking the poses show , because usually they are pretty close to whats released . But the details of weapons , collars , pocket pleats , etc is bound to change before the final product hits the stores . Not to mention I tend to use  one  brand  of plastic  MG 34 on my vehicles & figures  so I would change it . It wouldn't do to have a guy holding a MG 34 on the seats of the track that's larger / smaller than the ones on the front and rear mounts , hence change to all one brand
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German MMG Team at Ease 180622
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 23, 2018, 03:49:40 pm
The SMG looks like it has replaced a rifle rather than being a completely new pose. I would have thought it would be uncomfortable with the weight of the gun being transmitted by the hard edges of the receiver.

Of course this could be based on an original photograph.

On the MG34 barrel, it did not stand out. I was looking for something more like a Lewis gun from the description. As Ripley said, common versions of weapons across figures and vehicles does look better. I wonder if the barrel is the "Wargamer" scale version?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German MMG Team at Ease 180622
Post by: Tracks on June 23, 2018, 05:54:38 pm
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20MMG%20Team%20at%20rest%20180622-1_zpspzu6q3sp.jpg)

Just to make sure, these will be 1:56 (28mm) scale, yes?
Metal or plastic?

I like it, but for gaming purposes I am not sure how practical this item will be, but I do see this being a pretty neat Jump-Off Point for the Chain of Command game. The officer pointing to the map helps add character for such use. That is if players would like something different other than what looks like a small ammo/fuel dump. If players are not that strict - because the soldiers are armed - this might also make a good victory objective marker.

Quote
Have been busy to get our Q2/18 releases ready for final shipment, hence not much postings.

Looking forward to ordering some of those 222 kits. Sooner the better.  ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew 180909
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 09, 2018, 12:29:43 pm
A new mix-media (resin & pewter) project for our staff-in-training: 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 (15cm NbW41) with crew.
There are some minor issues that needed to be addressed, but the overall design is completed.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/15cm%20Nebelwerfer%2041%20180907-1_zpsqufyfszy.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/15cm%20Nebelwerfer%2041%20180907-2_zpsayjvfbcf.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/15cm%20Nebelwerfer%2041%20180907-3_zpslzjtabcw.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew 180909
Post by: ripley on September 09, 2018, 01:47:43 pm
That's looking pretty good . Only thing that jumps out at me is the standing figure . He should be holding the rocket closer to his body as it weights 75 pounds . That weight is not something you would hold away from your body just standing there . . The kneeling figure looks like he's lifting something hefty , and the stance of the guy loading the round looks right for someone shifting that kind of weight .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew 180909
Post by: elias.tibbs on September 09, 2018, 03:37:38 pm
What Ripley said. The guys legs are looking a little straight too.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew 180909
Post by: Jaeger on September 10, 2018, 01:57:26 am
The weapon's barrels should be empty unless a rockets has been loaded.

Looking at the crew overall I ponder why not make an artillery crew with empty hands in which the appropriate shell or round could be placed.  The crew could be utilized for other artillery pieces.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew 180909
Post by: ripley on September 10, 2018, 10:15:54 am
Very true about the barrels , Jaeger . I missed that  :-[ . The problem  with a generic crew IMO , is that a figure holding a 75 pound Nebelwefer round at waist height  is going to have a difference stance than a guy holding a 25 pound 88mm Flak 36 round at shoulder height , or a guy on his knees holding a 2 pound 37mm Pak 36 round . Its been tried by various 1/35 companies over the years . And while optional arms and rounds are easy to produce , matching up the body postures of the various crew  figures holding the various range of ammo always leaves the figures looking odd .  ::) I like what Rubicon has done with their 4 German  gun crew sets  .  And while a few of the standing  figures could be swapped out , most   look good with their respective guns .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew 180909
Post by: Tracks on September 10, 2018, 04:10:24 pm
That was one aspect that popped out at me... why is the crew loading an already loaded Nebelwerfer?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew 180909
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 10, 2018, 04:15:41 pm
That was one aspect that popped out at me... why is the crew loading an already loaded Nebelwerfer?

The kit will come with both loaded and unloaded tubes, so no worries... ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew 180909
Post by: ripley on September 10, 2018, 09:53:58 pm
 Choice of loaded , unloaded tubes , awesome   
(https://s33.postimg.cc/iw4h9g5x7/2_thumbs_up.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/iw4h9g5x7/)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 11, 2018, 10:58:40 pm
Painted 3D prototype of the Nebelwerfer with crew. The launcher will come with two barrels - one loaded and one empty.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/15cm%20Nebelwerfer%2041%20180911-1_zpshonbstdz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/15cm%20Nebelwerfer%2041%20180911-2_zpskkargkz4.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/15cm%20Nebelwerfer%2041%20180911-3_zpscntzhrc6.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on September 12, 2018, 02:58:47 am
Nice.

I agree with Ripley (et al) on the standing figure.

Good to know about the empty tubes.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: Cat on September 12, 2018, 04:31:51 am
I think the loaded barrels look off.  The rocket doesn't sit up in the front end of the tube.  The rockets are much shorter than the tube.  And the back end of the rockets sticks out the back end of the tubes when loaded.

A quick google search for loaded Nebelwerfer turned up this page:
http://www.panzeraufgd.co.uk/nebelwerfer.html
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on September 12, 2018, 06:26:06 am
I see what you mean.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Bundesarchiv_Bild_101I-220-0634-12%2C_Russland%2C_Laden_eines_Nebelwerfers.jpg)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: tyroflyer on September 12, 2018, 06:59:20 am
Very interesting photo. Should get Rubicon thinking again about the loaded version.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: Cat on September 12, 2018, 07:01:38 am
Considering that the crew figures are posed for active loading, I think having the model partially loaded would work best. 

If it was fully loaded, the crew wouldn't be humping heavy rockets around like they are.

If the weapon is mostly loaded, it's ready to fire imminently in the game!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on September 12, 2018, 10:28:58 am
The first few seconds of this vintage video file shows a crew member inserting one rocket into a tube, doing a couple of twists on the part that sticks out the back to seat it properly, and then he steps away. The rest of the video shows rockets being launched.  But those first few seconds of a round being loaded are interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqHuOMFZKCo
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 12, 2018, 12:42:13 pm
We have some of these reference photos and had made changes to the original design.  We will not release something we know is not correct.  ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: tyroflyer on September 12, 2018, 12:58:03 pm
As an alternative to the loaded and unloaded weapon I have a suggestion. If the weapon came as unloaded but with enough individual rockets the modeller could choose whether, or how many, to insert in the back of the tubes.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on September 12, 2018, 03:53:37 pm
As an alternative to the loaded and unloaded weapon I have a suggestion. If the weapon came as unloaded but with enough individual rockets the modeller could choose whether, or how many, to insert in the back of the tubes.
Our Gracious Hosts may correct me, but I suspect that actually empty tubes are technically difficult, especially the wall thickness to allow a scale size round to be inserted.

From the example loaded tubes, (which show the end of the round), I would expect the "unloaded" tubes to be blank.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: tyroflyer on September 12, 2018, 04:10:25 pm
Accept your point UVS. There might be another way to provide the flexibility of a loaded, partially loaded, or empty weapon. Perhaps just the rear end of the rocket that plugs in a socket at the back of the tube. In any event the figure closest to the weapon is obviously not going to be any use for a fully loaded weapon.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: ripley on September 12, 2018, 09:42:12 pm
I would think ,two part rockets might work , with the rear piece glued into the tube to depict a loaded tube . I noticed on the link Cat posted that the Neb 42 ( the 8 inch version ) had the rockets flush with the rear of the tube when loaded . Having seen Neb 42 pictures labeled as Neb 41 in books might account for Rubicons confusion . I know it had me scratching my head trying to figure it out at first . Guess I really should replace some of my 1970s era WW2 books  ::) Anyone seen a picture of a loaded Neb 41 from the front end , how much of the rocket nose is visible ? Looks to me like the rocket nose is a good 18 inches inside the barrel
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 12, 2018, 11:30:45 pm
From various sources, you should not be able to see the nose of the rocket in the front.  We have already devised a way to make it work without much changes to our design; so stay tuned!

;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 with Crew painted 180911
Post by: Jaeger on September 13, 2018, 11:48:03 am
I think having the barrels represented by 3 pieces, a front end with depth to the barrels,  2 rear components: 1 with rockets loaded, the other empty.  The thinness of the barrel could be maintained at the end towards the enemy.
imho
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Howling Cow with Crew painted 180915
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 15, 2018, 12:15:59 pm
Painted prototype of the schwere Wurfgerät 41. This is yet another in-house training project for new staff. More similar projects will follow!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Howling%20Cow%20180909-01_zpsy7miygq5.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Howling%20Cow%20180909-02_zpsym8qajtj.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Howling%20Cow%20180909-03_zpsl1twxrnr.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Howling%20Cow%20180909-04_zpsytgojse7.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Howling%20Cow%20180909-05_zpssghavj8i.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Howling%20Cow%20180909-06_zps43adkoc4.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Howling%20Cow%20180909-07_zpsetw0qzv6.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Howling Cow with Crew painted 180915
Post by: ripley on September 15, 2018, 09:11:03 pm
Nice . I would  use the figures as Infantry and stick the rockets in the back of a half track . Must have been a little cramped for leg room
(https://s33.postimg.cc/96dgpfu9n/b3cbc78a1b31edb496c18a0831c521de.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/96dgpfu9n/)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Howling Cow with Crew painted 180915
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on September 15, 2018, 11:23:57 pm
Nice.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Guard Post painted 180918
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 18, 2018, 06:50:08 pm
Another trainee project... Really pleased with their progression. This is a great diorama piece and a good objective on the tabletop! Will look into how we can be integrated this into our product line.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Guard%20Post%20180915-01_zps8feyzvdl.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Guard%20Post%20180915-02_zpsqzdbzmrt.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Guard%20Post%20180915-03_zpsdtbmky4z.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Guard%20Post%20180915-04_zps4kjxvawa.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Guard%20Post%20180915-05_zpsl4z1zuay.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Guard%20Post%20180915-06_zpserwi95du.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Guard%20Post%20180915-07_zpsdkvdci93.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Guard Post painted 180918
Post by: Captain Blood on September 19, 2018, 01:26:27 am
What a very useful item. I’m sure it’ll be popular.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Guard Post painted 180918
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on September 19, 2018, 01:30:57 am
Interesting choice.

It looks good.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Guard Post painted 180918
Post by: Tracks on September 19, 2018, 06:01:01 pm
I just want the Kubelwagen.
Actually two or three of them.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 16, 2018, 03:56:03 pm
Something totally different from our normal sculpting... something out of our comfort zone!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Horse%20Sculpt%20181116-1_zps0kivfsjz.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 16, 2018, 07:50:46 pm
Interesting choice.

Is it based on a specific breed of horse? I ask mainly because apart from knowing they have  legs in each corner, biting bit at the front, waste comes out at the back, I know very little about them (plus I have never successfully painted one -they keep running away ^__^).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: petejones on November 18, 2018, 02:54:55 am
Some Russian horses would be good too - smaller, but more robust than regular horses.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: tyroflyer on November 18, 2018, 09:19:44 am
I don't claim to be an expert on horses, but it doesn't look quite right to me. You guys are so good at the vehicles I wish you would keep your focus on them.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on November 18, 2018, 12:23:39 pm
I was somewhat raised around horses, and the sculpting is very nice actually.

As Rubicon have stated before, their terrain people are not the same folks as their vehicle people. No harm in setting someone the task of creating something like this.

I can't remember the exact quote, but a German taken prisoner at Normandy was waiting several days later for transport to a camp in England. He was watching the allied ships come in and unload their cargo, and he asked one of his guards "Where are all your horses?"  And the guard told him they had no horses. Everything was transported by truck.  That German later wrote of his experiences in the war, and he said "That was the moment I knew the war was lost".

Because most of the German Army supplies and artillery (something like 80%) were still transported via wagons, pulled by horses. Panzer and Motorized divisions aside, horse-drawn carts were standard issue in the Heer, with over 220 (of 260 or so divisions) relying on horses. I think they employed something like 2.75 million of them.

So I have my suspicions that this horse may eventually become a draft animal, pulling some sort of wagon (or artillery piece). And I would want some in either case!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: tyroflyer on November 18, 2018, 12:44:43 pm
I agree entirely EWG, with your observation about the importance of horses in WWII. Just not convinced Rubicon can do this better than more traditional figure manufacturers. Perhaps I'll change my mind when I see a painted example.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 18, 2018, 05:07:02 pm
I too agree with EWG. The fact of massive use of horses by German forces is hidden by the policy of not filming their use (as it did not fit the narrative of a modern army).

It would be  useful to see a more human eye level view of the horse, together with a human for scale.

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: elias.tibbs on November 18, 2018, 08:52:33 pm
Interesting choice.

Is it based on a specific breed of horse? I ask mainly because apart from knowing they have  legs in each corner, biting bit at the front, waste comes out at the back, I know very little about them (plus I have never successfully painted one -they keep running away ^__^).

Looks like an early war Mk1 to me. The Mk2 didn’t see action until at least ‘41
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: Tracks on November 18, 2018, 09:46:22 pm
I also agree with EWG because horses were used by a several of the combatants in WW2. And not just including the German and Soviet forces. So seeing horses on the battlefield is not at all unreasonable, just not well known to most modellers/gamers.

That being said, it would be nice to see more angles of the horse model. The almost top down look is useful, but I would like to see side and front views, or as "uvs" says, "a more human eye level view".

I also agree that a 6' (182cm) human for scale would be good, but it needs to be noted that horses come in several heights. Typically from 10 to 18 hands - keeping in mind that horses are traditionally measured in "hands". One "hand" is equal to 4" (10.16cm), so a 14 hand horse is about 56" (142.24cm) tall from the ground to the highest point of the horse's withers.


Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on November 20, 2018, 12:02:22 am
Interesting choice.

Is it based on a specific breed of horse? I ask mainly because apart from knowing they have  legs in each corner, biting bit at the front, waste comes out at the back, I know very little about them (plus I have never successfully painted one -they keep running away ^__^).

Looks like an early war Mk1 to me. The Mk2 didn’t see action until at least ‘41

Hahaha! You're killing me Smalls!

Yes, clearly a Mk1. The Mk2 had a slightly shorter tail and mane!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on November 20, 2018, 12:06:36 am
Oh my, Tracks!  You just had to introduce some terms used with horses, like "hands" and "withers". You are going to panic those members of the audience who know nothing about equestrians!

I LOVE it!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 20, 2018, 02:58:32 am
Oh my, Tracks!  You just had to introduce some terms used with horses, like "hands" and "withers". You are going to panic those members of the audience who know nothing about equestrians!

I LOVE it!
We do have a reputation for details and minutia to keep up, so we need to be au fait with these techmical details.

I have a vague memory of a book on WW2 German horse drawn equipment (in the same series as one on SDKFZ 6).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Generic Horse Template 181116
Post by: ripley on November 20, 2018, 07:25:59 am
The horse looks pretty good IMO , just a little to riding school horse if you know what I mean . I always thought that the nags used by the Cavalry and those used for transport ( wagons , guns ) were more bulky like farm draft animals . This horse looks like an Officers mount , all sleek and well groomed , then again , maybe that's the look Rubicon is going for .
(https://i.postimg.cc/pyHQ3PMn/german-cavalry-color.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pyHQ3PMn)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nCdvs7jv/german-soldier-horse-k98.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nCdvs7jv)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Winter Infantry 181124
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 24, 2018, 02:28:55 pm
Here is some painted prototypes of our upcoming Soviet winter infantry releases in firing and marching poses...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Winter%20Assault%20amp%20Marching%20181124-2_zpsqq7ixiio.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Winter%20Assault%20amp%20Marching%20181124-3_zpsqsbxsjix.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Winter%20Assault%20amp%20Marching%20181124-4_zpsnz61risp.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Winter%20Assault%20amp%20Marching%20181124-5_zpslrcdaeyo.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Winter%20Assault%20amp%20Marching%20181124-1_zpslqytt6df.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Winter Infantry 181124
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on November 25, 2018, 03:10:13 am
Nice.

My problem is I want plastic infantry for WW2 troops. I would be happy to use your German and Soviet troops for Barbarossa etc in the same way I use Perry for North Africa.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Winter Infantry 181124
Post by: tyroflyer on November 25, 2018, 07:04:25 am
I think they are very nice. Can anyone tell me how early they can be fielded and be historically accurate?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Winter Infantry 181124
Post by: Pinky on November 26, 2018, 12:23:01 am
This uniform was for specialists, like mountain troops.  It was baggier than this.  You don’t see many men with the drawstring around the helmet (which also makes them look like Germans); many wore woolen hats.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet Winter Infantry 181124
Post by: petejones on November 27, 2018, 03:25:22 am
Those look very good. Metals for me, I can't stand plastic infantry.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - US Infantry At-Ease 181203
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 03, 2018, 02:45:34 pm
Painted studio samples for a few US Infantry at-ease poses... not in production yet!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/US%20Standing%20FB%20181202-1_zpskwmacrwn.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 14, 2018, 03:30:21 pm
Here is a figure size comparison with our horse:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Horse%20Sculpt%20181214-5_zps4bxpk8zh.jpg)


Our horse sculpt is now equipped with harness:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Horse%20Sculpt%20181214-1_zpsyjatgrcg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Horse%20Sculpt%20181214-2_zpsnw6hsdzq.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on December 14, 2018, 08:54:24 pm
Very nice!  Many different applications for horses in WWII.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: Old Guard on December 17, 2018, 04:58:11 pm
Horses look great. would be good to see a range of horse drawn items- ( artillery etc...).
Not a nice subject but a reality, do you intend on doing horse casualties?

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 17, 2018, 11:42:10 pm
I suppose you could follow the Tamiya line and do a small German supply wagon.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: jamesvalentine on December 18, 2018, 02:46:47 am
What shade of brown were german horses painted in 1943?
 :P
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on December 18, 2018, 04:20:50 am
The bulk of Early War horses (born and raised between 1927 and November 1938) would have been issued in Braun-matt (RAL 840 B2 No18). This is a nice medium-to-dark shade of brown.

From November 1938 onward the Heer started issuing horses in Dunkelbraun (RAL 840 B2 No45). This was a darker shade.

By mid-1943, some units were authorized to use the "Ambush Scheme" coloring. Those units were receiving horses in Rotbraun (RAL 817). This was an even darker shade of brown, often referred to as "Schokoladenbraun" or "Chocolate Brown. Individual units were still being allowed to apply highlights to mane and tail in the field where appropriate.

Due to coloring pigment shortages, by October 1944 many units were receiving Rotbraun (RAL 812). This was a ligher shade of brown that RAL 817, requiring less pigments. Also, by this stage of the war units were no longer authorized to apply highlights to manes or tails.

These are, of course, the coloring regulations of horses issued from the factories.  Units could, and often did, rely on locally sourced equines to replace campaign losses, so it would not be considered unusual if you wanted to spice up your horse color selections with other schemes. In fact, white horses on the Eastern Front during winter months were a highly prized possession. They required no additional upkeep, unlike regular colored horses which needed constant re-application of whitewash.

Hope this helps :-)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: Tracks on December 18, 2018, 04:05:56 pm
 
:D Silly, but funny. :D
Besides, you forgot about the "Dunkelgrau" horses.  :o
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: Tracks on December 18, 2018, 04:18:30 pm
Because these 1:56th scale (28mm) horses are almost generic, I can see gamers using them for other periods like American Civil War, Napoleonic Wars, The Great War (WW1), and so on.

Will these horse be in plastic, resin, or metal?
If made into a plastic kit, will there be possible options?

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Horse%20Sculpt%20181214-1_zpsyjatgrcg.jpg)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 18, 2018, 06:35:08 pm
Nice one EWG.

As Tracks mentions, these have multiple uses. I am on the look out for suitable cavalry figures for Twilight 2000.

A supply wagon would be useful.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: ripley on December 19, 2018, 07:09:08 am
Well played EWG  ;D . Hopefully a few horse drawn guns might turn up sometime in the future , Both the Germans & Russians had lots of Artillery towed by horses
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse Sculpt Update 181214
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on December 19, 2018, 07:25:58 am
I actually cited real Heer (brown) vehicle colors for the appropriate time periods :-)

If I had branched out into grays ... the post would have been too long!

I know they are not "sexy" but considering that 80-85% of all German army supplies and artillery were hauled by horses, I look forward to having that as an option just to make the table more interesting.

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantry at Rest 181220
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 20, 2018, 02:34:09 pm
German infantrymen at rest and in a briefing... 3d prototype of an upcoming release!
...with dreaded Citadel matt varnish!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Briefing%20181220-1_zpsil52kcxk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Briefing%20181220-2_zpsbbqeb5aj.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Briefing%20181220-3_zpspd5wnusn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Briefing%20181220-4_zpst0inc9vx.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/German%20Briefing%20181220-5_zpsj0hfdb3x.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantry at Rest 181220
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on December 21, 2018, 12:47:39 am
I love those figures. Would look great in some of my vehicles, but they are not early war.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantry at Rest 181220
Post by: ripley on December 21, 2018, 03:34:24 am
Both sets of seated Germans are later war I'm afraid . BUT , while seated in a truck box or on a tank hull you'ld notice the short boots ( I'm not too worried about collars , buttons , pockets , etc ) , I think stuffed into a 250/251 they'ld work out great . Hopefully an early war seated figure set is in the planning
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Infantry at Rest 181220
Post by: ripley on December 22, 2018, 11:37:21 pm
Saw these guys on the Rubicon Community FB page . Nice
(https://i.postimg.cc/sB70cfRN/48358614-10217994058546758-4208784190180687872-n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sB70cfRN)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Medic Set #2 190104
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 04, 2019, 05:04:34 pm
A new set of German medics...

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Heer%20Medic%20No2%20190102-01_zpsqesibdbp.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Medic Set #2 190104
Post by: ripley on January 04, 2019, 09:29:39 pm
Very nice , you really are giving us quite a variety of figures . Lots of diorama options with these guys . Any thought to releasing a group of POWs like Stalngrad has in 1/35 ? Quite a few of your figure sets are more diorama oriented IMO  than game , and I think these type of figures might work well with both Western & Eastern Allies supervising their surrender
(https://i.postimg.cc/jCcmDxxF/3520-1-1024x1024.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jCcmDxxF)
How about some generic mechanic types in coveralls ? They  could be used with vehicles from all sides , just supply them with bare heads and if the modeller wants to depict a certain nationality he can add his own head with helmet , wedge cap etc .
(https://i.postimg.cc/7JGpm4pp/mechanics-135.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JGpm4pp)
And since your releasing goodies for the Shermans , how about giving the Russians a little love and release a PT-3 Mine Roller to attach to all those T-34s out here . I really don't want to have to scratch build one ......

(https://i.postimg.cc/CBfN2KxH/PT-3-Mine-Roller.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CBfN2KxH)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Medic Set #2 190104
Post by: lou passejaire on January 06, 2019, 06:17:45 pm
i totally agree with generic mechanics ... i'm a great fan of recovery vehicles  ;)

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 06, 2019, 11:22:04 pm
Which one do you fancy?  Your choice...  the Germans and Americans available soon, the Soviets are out!  :D

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Tank%20Riders%20190106-01_zpstdfpg5vc.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: ripley on January 06, 2019, 11:45:59 pm
I would go for the Germans  as I have no interest in the Yanks , sorry Uncle Sam .  ::)  Although I like the German figures shown , I would much rather have a more in action type of pose for them , like your Russians  . The Ivans  look like guys who have just been shot at  and are looking around to see who's been hit and to return fire . Your Germans look like they're bored from a long days travel on the back of a noisy , dusty tank  and can't wait to get off and stretch their legs .  Even the Yanks look a little bored , I could see using them in a diorama of guys sitting around in a ditch having a smoke and swapping stories . Just my impressions from the posted images , you paint them up , move them around on the back  a vehicle covered in stowage and you might change the whole vibe of the figures
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 06, 2019, 11:55:35 pm
Although I like the German figures shown, I would much rather have a more in action type of pose for them, like your Russians. The Ivans look like guys who have just been shot at and are looking around to see who's been hit and to return fire. Your Germans look like they're bored from a long days travel on the back of a noisy, dusty tank and can't wait to get off and stretch their legs.
In a way, it is true... the Germans were in their early days of Blitzkrieg into Poland with not much of any action.  We will do some mid to late war tank riders with action pose at a later date!  ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: Pinky on January 07, 2019, 12:00:58 am
The Russians are by far the best.  I guess these will be metal?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: ripley on January 07, 2019, 01:18:49 am
Thinking about it a little more , the Germans would probably work on a Pzr III E or Pzr IV D along with your proposed bicycle troops on the road beside them ,  rolling through the French country side early war .  Nice to hear " in action " type  tank / vehicle riders forth coming
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 09, 2019, 06:49:36 am
I am with Ripley, I have no interest in the Americans.

I am not too keen on putting metal figures on plastic tanks.

The Russians look like they are riding into battle, the Germans look like they are laagered up somewhere.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: Tracks on January 09, 2019, 08:47:35 pm
Quote

I am not too keen on putting metal figures on plastic tanks.


I would also have to agree.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: mrdeane on January 12, 2019, 01:24:34 am
I happen to like the new sculpts! They are more realistic in that they are actually riding the tanks as they would be moving forward, rather that representing the 30 seconds of frenzied action after taking fire and dismounting! Great dio potential as well here!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: Old Guard on January 12, 2019, 10:57:17 pm
tracks, UVS,  why the issue with metal tank riders? Just curious. All the ones I'm aware of (1.35th family being the exception) are metal, so.....?

No issues with the poses. All are welcome to cater for gamer and modeller (who tend to favour 'out of action' poses) alike

Just keep it all coming :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: ripley on January 13, 2019, 01:00:56 am
Metal , Resin , Plastic , as they say different stokes ..... I'm much more comfortable with plastic as it's easier , IMO , to attach / glue to model . It's much easier to convert / kit bash , and that's important to me as I like to have 4 , 5 , or even 9 of the same tank   ::)  . If I add a 5 figure set of tank riders to 3 of my tanks , they all look the same . If I build them myself out of plastic , I can mix and match and kit bash to my hearts content .  For example , these guys are kit bashed from the same 3 or 4 bodies from Warlord's plastic Russians
(https://i.postimg.cc/7JhT1zP4/T34-85-12a.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7JhT1zP4)
That was my 1st attempt,  only 6 , but with a little tweaking , and the odd arm swap - here's how they finished up

(https://i.postimg.cc/T5bTX2Cm/IMG-20180910-091348271.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/T5bTX2Cm)
With a little bit of thought you can even make groups of figures that can be used on various vehicles . These 2 are atop 85mm ammo boxes and can be put on my T-34/85 or my Su-85 if I so choose
(https://i.postimg.cc/F7K2cHjx/IMG-20180907-191009678.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F7K2cHjx)
As a modeller I like variety in and on my tanks , it's the same reason I don't like all the molded on stowage Warlord molds on some of their kits , their new LRDG Jeeps for example , very little room to make your's unique .  I think a set of Rubicon' Russians will end up in my hands at some point , but they'll probably be assigned to different tanks in my swarm
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 14, 2019, 03:32:32 am
tracks, UVS,  why the issue with metal tank riders?
For me it is basically the balance issue, I feel they make the vehicles top heavy. Adding weight to the hull to counteract it) during construction increases the chance of damage if the model is dropped (plus all the nightmare stories of the combination of PVA glue and lead shot).

This is the reason (nearly a year on from buying the Commonwealth M10 crew) I have not started work on the M10 (that had been on hold since came out due to crew shortage).

I do agree with Ripley about the ease of conversion of plastics
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Tank Riders 190106
Post by: Old Guard on January 14, 2019, 10:58:27 pm
cheers UVS

Fair point I guess, must confess my latest Stug  (Rubicon of course  :))  has plastic Fallshirmjager that I converted.  i have actually used the metal warlord Stug riders as ordinary troops in ambush.
That said, I guess ultimately its a personal choice, i dont have issue with metal crews ( other that just wanting to have something a little different from time to time

 :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse with Cart 190128
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 28, 2019, 03:30:19 pm
If you remember us posting some digital horse sculpts with harness awhile ago, here are some possibilities from those horses!

Again, these can be used for many historical periods, what do you think?

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Horse%20Sculpt%20181214-3_zpsra4pdzqz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Horse%20Sculpt%20181214-4_zpsm6ad7f0f.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse with Cart 190128
Post by: Tracks on January 29, 2019, 05:21:02 am
Maybe its the angle or something, but are horse legs that thin?
Overall, the set looks good. Just concerned about the fragility if the legs are too thin.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse with Cart 190128
Post by: EarlyWarGamer on January 31, 2019, 01:30:13 am
Horses look properly proportioned to my eyes.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse with Cart 190128
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 31, 2019, 01:49:27 am
It would be easier to see iwith an "eye level" photograph.

I hope it comes with a knitting pattern for the harness.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse with Cart 190128
Post by: ripley on January 31, 2019, 08:00:50 am
The Horses look right in proportion  .IMO though they are not what I would consider draft horses  . They look more like the kind you would ride . Probably be OK pulling a farm wagon , as most old time  farmers  had horses trained to both ride and pull stuff . Don't think they would look good pulling an artillery piece though ....... but I could be wrong , they might look Ok  . Guess we'll have to wait and see what other ideas Rubicon has up their sleeves . AS smurf says , an eye level picture would be easier to pass judgement on
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse-drawn Wagon Painted 190131
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 31, 2019, 02:19:23 pm
No more guessing work... here are some pictures of the horse-drawn wagon design!

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4869/46860095282_b844a35ab4_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7912/46860095632_7d6ec46315_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7889/33036983888_405950a06e_o.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4881/33036983908_b60c35cbdf_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7866/46860095442_1344e5cfff_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7861/46860095522_56927cd971_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7824/46860095852_60f678dabd_o.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4824/46860095662_d77628ff8b_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7817/46860095842_f46d145509_o.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4829/33036983988_fc734de7b0_o.jpg)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7883/33036983998_6f53bc0d3b_o.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse-drawn Wagon Painted 190131
Post by: Tracks on January 31, 2019, 03:45:55 pm
Looking good.

Seeing horses on the battlefield is not at all unreasonable, so these will be welcomed by many gamers. I would like to see how they measure up to other 28mm figures. Including other manufactures if possible. A 6' (182cm) human for scale would be good (and not something like a dwarf, troll, goblin, or hobbit), but its very important to note that horses come in several heights. Typically from 10 to 18 hands.

Hands you say? Horses are traditionally measured in a unit of measurement called "hands". One "hand" is equal to 4"  or 10.16cm. This means that a standard 14 hand horse is about 56" (142.24cm) tall from the ground to the highest point of the horse's withers.
Yes withers.  :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse-drawn Wagon Painted 190131
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 31, 2019, 04:11:27 pm
Size comparison between a human and a horse...  We had used a lot of photos and charts trying to make this right!

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7871/39971672763_243b695452_o.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Horse-drawn Wagon Painted 190131
Post by: Old Guard on February 01, 2019, 12:37:27 am
not too worried about the size maybe some variety with some chunkier ones would be nice
but ... and I know its not nice.... dead ones in harness' for that  Normandy  Post air strike look
or at least the option to model as casualties

sorry  :-\
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - More stowage 190301
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 01, 2019, 03:08:16 pm
Existing plastic stowage with some not-yet-released pewter items.  Can you spot them?  ;)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/RM%20Stowage%20190228-1_zpsiyjehsek.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - More stowage 190301
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 01, 2019, 05:17:55 pm
Existing plastic stowage with some not-yet-released pewter items.  Can you spot them?  ;)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Misc%20Images/RM%20Stowage%20190228-1_zpsiyjehsek.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Crates with side detail, crates with ammunition (mortar or grenades) stamped metal boxes.

Still need some Panzer Faust boxes for the front mudguards (resin if not plastic).
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Para Revised 190306
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 06, 2019, 03:42:41 pm
There is a little hiccup on the British paratroopers late last year, and we had sent the figure back to our sculptors and had it reworked. This is the revised template!

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/UK%20Para%20Template%20190306-1_zps101lldho.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - British Para Revised 190306
Post by: Captain Blood on March 07, 2019, 08:03:11 am
I would say the beret looks just a little too big and floppy. WW2 berets were bigger than modern British army berets, butthis one pushes it just a bit too much.

The Denison smock is well rendered though.
(I’ve got one of those, although it’s a later pattern one with knitted cuffs).

Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet in Winter Gear 190307
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 07, 2019, 03:25:36 pm
This is our 3rd set of three Soviet infantry in winter gear... in resting pose!

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Soviet%20Winter%20190306-1_zps21c2lwkz.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Civilian Prototypes 190802
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 02, 2019, 12:40:22 pm
Have not had any updates on our digital sculpts lately due to so many supporting works for our vehicle projects. 

Here is a new range for pewter collection - A new CIVILIAN series... the first set will be focused on "Farmhands"!


(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Farmhands%20Set-1%20190801-01_zpsr3fi38pp.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Farmhands%20Set-1%20190801-02_zpsw2b8tkm0.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Farmhands%20Set-1%20190801-03_zpsgl4p0soz.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Farmhands%20Set-1%20190801-04_zpsarvsqqlt.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Civilian Prototypes 190802
Post by: Pinky on August 03, 2019, 11:03:25 am
These are rather good - the poses seem very natural and they have a nice generic look; they could be anywhere from Russia to Italy.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - More Civilian Prototypes 190803
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 03, 2019, 04:31:09 pm
More civilian sculpts, this one same upper body with two different lower torsi...

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Farmhands%20Set-1%20190801-05_zpshtbkhta2.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Digital%20Sculpt/Farmhands%20Set-1%20190801-06_zpsjgpm0w8b.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - More Civilian Prototypes 190803
Post by: ripley on August 03, 2019, 10:10:37 pm
 At 1st glance I thought they looked rather static . I was expecting people going about their day to day business , a little more engaged in some type of work or kids at play  . But now I think about it , this is how the rural folk would look as a Panzer column rolls through their dirt road border town  , either a look of stunned silence  or indifference . We also  need a couple of kids waving at the "parade" as it winds through town , as well as a couple of folks offering the troops food , drink or flowers ( alternate faces & arms ? ) , remember the Germans ( and Russians ) were seen as  Saviours and heroes to certain parts of Europe in the early days of the war
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - 4 Wheeled 2 Horse Cart Prototype 190819
Post by: Rubicon Models on August 19, 2019, 05:06:00 pm
A breath of fresh air from the fighting vehicles... a Village scene with some farmhands and a horse cart!

This is a multi-purpose horse cart (or wagon). With the change of the driver, the horse cart can be used in many scenarios, from transporting supplies, ammo to troops.

Those with some modelling skills can convert the cart into a limber too. More info later!


(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Horse%20Cart%20Prototype%20Painted%20190801-03_zpsq6acxfod.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Horse%20Cart%20Prototype%20Painted%20190801-01_zpsjfnlqsvc.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Horse%20Cart%20Prototype%20Painted%20190801-02_zpsxzy7s0md.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Horse%20Cart%20Prototype%20Painted%20190801-04_zpsvsadmxno.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Horse%20Cart%20Prototype%20Painted%20190801-05_zpst6komd4v.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Horse%20Cart%20Prototype%20Painted%20190801-06_zps4iebdfnd.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Horse%20Cart%20Prototype%20Painted%20190801-07_zpszhev2m3h.jpg)

(https://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Scenery/Horse%20Cart%20Prototype%20Painted%20190801-08_zpslzf3bduf.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet in Winter Gear 200202
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 02, 2020, 06:32:17 pm
The four blister packs of Soviet Infantry in Winter Gear are now in our RM webstores.

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/12/af/jHJ1s9Za_t.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet in Winter Gear 200202
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on February 02, 2020, 10:49:08 pm
Tell us more...
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Soviet in Winter Gear 200202
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 02, 2020, 11:08:30 pm
Tell us more...

What do you want to know?  ;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Various HMG Teams 200203
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 03, 2020, 03:01:00 pm
Just in case you are not aware, we now have one HMG weapon team for each major country!


(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/fb/c6/bOdutW1E_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/5f/4f/uKnh0zDp_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/20/58/kwGrwsFW_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/0a/da/CtjJgnPb_t.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - M42 Truppenfahrrad 200506
Post by: Rubicon Models on May 06, 2020, 07:16:38 pm
A side project... First test sprues for the German military bicycle had arrived at our studio.

Will do an engineering check followed by a QC report for further updates. More goodies coming!


(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/34/e0/gYgog6rp_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/97/8c/jXI3QNQG_t.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - M42 Truppenfahrrad 200506
Post by: ripley on May 06, 2020, 10:35:54 pm
Cool . The Germans had a few different gear layouts on their  bikes , including mines and this one with a MG 34 ( picture from Masterbox )
(https://i.postimg.cc/G9HyPDKL/Masterbox-German-Military-Bicycle-0-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G9HyPDKL)
  Nice to see separate personal gear ( bread bag , canteen ) for the troops .  I know what I'll be researching on the computer today ...
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - M42 Truppenfahrrad 200506
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on May 07, 2020, 02:00:43 am
Interesting.

Is it two one piece cyclists bodies and two multi-part bodies?
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - M42 Truppenfahrrad 200506
Post by: ripley on May 07, 2020, 05:59:56 am
That the way it looks . Left sprue has 2 lower bodies , middle sprue has 2 torsos , right sprue has 2 full bodies . A bit of a weird layout, but I guess it's to make room for the bikes , personal gear and equipment ?? Personally I like the split body type figures as they  kit bash easier . If these sell maybe we'll get some Brit Paras on bikes as well
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - M42 Truppenfahrrad 200506
Post by: Jaeger on May 07, 2020, 08:37:44 am
Tour de France 1940
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Infantry Webbing Sprue 200529
Post by: Rubicon Models on May 29, 2020, 01:43:51 pm
We are making a major change to the sculpting of our figures. 

Many customers wanted variety with their figure collection.  This is easy with plastic miniatures, but pewter had always been a challenge.  In the past, we had added an extra set of arms or two to some blister packs for variety, but we think it was not a good solution on our side.  To solve the issue, we have decided NOT to include webbings on some sculpts.  Instead, we will make them separate... as a PLASTIC webbing sprue so that customer can "customise" their figures to their liking.  What do you think?

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/6a/bf/Z7AoEwqo_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/05/25/wjPAMJhg_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/4e/20/k2dbv4cP_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/de/ca/ojpygytb_t.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Infantry Webbing Sprue 200529
Post by: ripley on May 29, 2020, 10:24:35 pm
Those look great .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Single & Twin Horse Wagon 200622
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 22, 2020, 02:32:34 pm
Here is more info on our upcoming Single or Twin Horse Wagon release...

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/1b/c9/FMI3p4kW_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/a8/d4/omzZ4dyR_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/01/f5/rU2KNmeh_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/74/65/UB8T919v_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/c4/2e/KGC7I9rt_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/6e/66/djONvqEO_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/f6/df/BNcYC2hl_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/c0/31/NcWoM76c_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/4b/26/I4520ikV_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/bf/f4/pMn0mncW_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/cb/fe/ajQQTd7k_t.jpg)

(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/9d/d4/Ljhrjv2s_t.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Single & Twin Horse Wagon 200622
Post by: ripley on June 22, 2020, 08:34:35 pm
They look great
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Single & Twin Horse Wagon 200622
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 25, 2020, 05:25:57 am
Nice.
I do think the horses look a bit "sporty".

Of course my only experience of horse drawn wagons are the brewers drays, and they are heavy horses.

[Edit] I hate autocorrect
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Single & Twin Horse Wagon 200622
Post by: ripley on June 25, 2020, 06:06:49 am
 Yes they are rather slim for work horses , but I would think most large draft animals would have been "borrowed " by the local or invading armies to haul goods wagons or artillery ( or maybe for lunch ! ) . Most WW2 pictures show very gaunt horses pulling the refugee wagons .  Post war these would be more for riding than hauling carts IMO. 
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Single & Twin Horse Wagon 200622
Post by: Tracks on June 25, 2020, 09:21:25 am
Quote
Yes they are rather slim for work horses

Really?
As for the size of the horses, well, they varied in size and girth, but most (not all) of the WW2 war time photos I have seen show horses that are overworked and/or with malnutrition.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5f2cXXV/real-life-horse.jpg)

But is modeling warn out malnutrition horses a good thing? Depends on the gamer or modeler I guess. To appeal to a wider range I would think modeling a standard looking horse would be the good choice.
 
Rubicon Models horses look nice and taken care of, so this can be good or bad thing I guess. Overall though, I think it's a good choice because they could market these horses to a wider range of interested gamers including Napoleonic Wars, American Civil War, World War One, or really, any 28mm tabletop miniature gamer that would like to have some horses.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Single & Twin Horse Wagon 200622
Post by: ripley on June 25, 2020, 10:55:20 pm
What I mean is that they don't ft the usual idea of a draft / farm type work horse . And yes they are very nice horses that should cross over into many game eras or dioramas .
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Single & Twin Horse Wagon 200622
Post by: Rubicon Models on June 25, 2020, 11:51:38 pm
There is a reason why these horses look like that.  They are "prototypes" for something we had been working on... might not be a product any sooner, but is definitely something we had planned.  Stay tuned!!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - Single & Twin Horse Wagon 200622
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on June 26, 2020, 12:52:40 am
There is sporty and there is gaunt.

It might be more accurate, but not sure it is what people would want.
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Officer in Heer Uniform 200730
Post by: Rubicon Models on July 30, 2020, 02:36:34 pm
A German officer in Heer uniform - We have spent a considerable amount of time to improve our 1/56 scale figure template as well as our sculpting skills.

This figure is from one of our latest batch of miniature projects. Do you like it?


(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/04/c7/w6DO00em_t.gif)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Officer in Heer Uniform 200730
Post by: Captain Blood on July 31, 2020, 08:01:06 pm
He looks great. A real improvement  :)
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Officer in Heer Uniform 200730
Post by: T. Dürrschmidt on August 07, 2020, 09:12:07 pm
A forthcoming must have!
Title: Re: Digital Sculpts - German Officer in Heer Uniform 200730
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on August 08, 2020, 01:36:27 am
I have not made up my mind about Rubicon figures.