This week’s post is a cavalcade of releases and previews. We’ve got Spectre, we’ve got more from Flank March, we have a pile from Warfighter Miniatures and even the long-awaited release of MENA Building 3 from Urban Scatter Gaming. Read on for more!
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Spectre Miniatures Shows Off Updated FSB Killteam
First up, Spectre Miniatures has updated the Patreon with a new preview of the updated version of the FSB Killteam. This figure definitely feels inline with the previous version of this team (still rolling the Ash-12 assault rifle and its fat suppressor), but with all the updates to Steve’s sculpting that we’ve seen since the original release back in 2018. The new FSB Killteam is going to be six figures strong, mixing the original guns (the Ash-12 and the RSh-12 pistol) with some compact AK platforms. These figures should be out this month and will be included in the monthly Patreon release.
Empress Previews More Ukrainians
Empress Miniatures is going to be receiving some more modern Ukrainians. Based on the previews posted to the Modern Miniatures group, the master models are being sculpted by the same company behind the Wagner and VDV sets that Empress has released in limited numbers over the last few years. However, as you can see above, they are also going pretty hard with the Ukrainians, adding both Special Forces and regular Infantry with attached support weapons such as MMGs, NLAWs and Javelins. No details on when they are going to be released but Empress has been pretty good at making sure we know when they are available.
Flank March Previews US Army Squad Specialists for Reforger
Following on from last week’s exclusive sneak peek, Flank March has revealed two more figures that will be helping to form the Infantry Squads in the upcoming Reforger Kickstarter. In a post that covers some of the research that has been done for the sets (including the difference between TOE, what was received and what could be logical to appear from the armoury in a Cold War Gone Hot), we also get to see the M203 Grenadier and the M60 Gunner. Both have some tweaks over the issued kit that were seen in the era (such as the 40mm bandoliers and the belt of M60 ammo), just to give a “troops in combat” feel to them.
However, Flank March’s sculptor Steffan is someone who knows that renders can only get you so far. So he’s also shown off the first six test figures that have gone to the printer with the assistance of Brad over at BobMack3D. These six rifelmen are still work in progress, with plenty of tweaks to go in terms of support sand minor fixes before the Kicktstarter launch but does help to show how they look when printed – I will admit, I always thought the renders made Flank March’s stuff look a little overly bulky and rounded but seeing them in person, you realise it’s just the Curse of the Render. No details on a release date for the Reforger Kickstarter, but Flank March will be continuing on their weekly updates as we get closer and closer.
Urban Scatter Gaming Drops a Trio of New Releases
Urban Scatter Gaming continues to wage war on my planning for the weekly post by delivering not one, not two, but three different releases this week.
First up, we have a pair of decorative pieces for your MENA collection. The Arch is a great key location for your tabletop, a large central arch with styling flanked by two smaller entrances. You see these structures throughout the region, and it is a perfect addition to the tabletop. What’s even better is that it also comes with a destroyed version as well, complete with missing chunks, bullet holes and piles of rubble on the inside.
Of course, the Arch needs to lead somewhere which brings us to The Square. This piece is comprised of a paved area surrounded by chest-high walls (seemingly designed to set off the part of my brain raised on mid-2000s era third-person shooters) and three options for a central piece. As well as a central planter, there is also an obelisk monument (complete with an inscription) and a domed shrine, complete with some wonderful little touches. This is a great piece to help break up the urban streets, providing a focus element to an open space such as a park or meeting space, along with some cover to fight around.
Finally, after teasing us with it for so long, MENA Building 3 is finally out. We’ve talked about the ideal starting point for commercial streets for the last few weeks, and now we get to see the final version. With four different ground floor pieces, an upper storey apartment that can be stacked as high as you want it, a separate staircase to allow you to fight all the way up to the top and even several roof options, letting you do everything from low level commercial units, garages all the way up to dense mixed use areas. There is also a set of signs that you can print, both for mounting just above street level or up on the top of the building.
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again. Urban Scatter gaming is literally releasing everything you’d need for a MENA board and all in one place. All of these pieces are designed for FDM printing (except for some of the specific detail packs), meaning that you can, for relatively cheap, fill out a 6×4 board. While previous sets felt more residential, today’s releases add both the commercial dimension but also the all-important decorative element to make the city feel less artificial. I’m already looking at these sets and getting even more printing planned. If you’re interested for yourself, you can find everything over at the Urban Scatter Gaming Gumroad.
Warfighter Miniatures Releases A Ton Of STLs
After a long time of inactivity, Warfighter Miniatures (previously Anthalonica) is back with a set of new releases. There are 15 new items available, with a wide mix of Special Forces, policing, civilians (and civilian adjacent), meaning that you can probably find something to float your boat.
- SBS: MIOPS
- SBS: CT
- SBS: Temperate combat
- SBS: Jungle Warfare
- Royal Marines: MIOPS MCX
- Royal Marines: MIOPS Long-guns
- Gendarmes
- Cash in transit crew
- Bank robbers
- Freedom fighter
- La meute de loups -Street Gang
- ‘Greenback’ regular infantry
- US MSOAG
- Irish Ranger Wing Peacekeepers
- IDF Shayetet 13
- AID workers and deminers
One thing to mention is that these files are provided unsupported, so you’ll have to do that yourself. However, if you don’t want to print them yourself, these figures will also be coming soon as metal releases, similar to the previous sets released by Warfighter. Additionally, Warfighter is looking for print-on-demand partners, especially in the US/Canada and mainland Europe.
Goggles Miniatures Previews May Releases
New update from Goggles Miniatures, showing off this month’s releases. Last month was MRAPs for Western Forces, but this month it’s the turn of the Russians. The two models of the Typhoon MRAP (the 4×4 and 6×6) are going to be released, with both mounting remote weapon stations to support their footmobiles. These items should be out soon, with only pre-supporting to do.
Modern Miniatures Releases and Previews More For The Arctic
After a week that has been a little bit stressful for Modern Miniatures (including a post about STL piracy by one of his patrons), we’re back to seeing a few more of the Arctic releases that he has been working on.
First up, we have an Arctic Humvee on snow tracks, ideal for rolling with this month’s Patreon release (as you can see the recon team above). This is separate from the Patreon, but you can get a discount code for it if you are a member.
We’ve also seen a preview for next month’s miniatures release – some Arctic Russians to work as OPFOR to this month’s release. This guy has a PKP over his shoulder, as well as being wrapped up in full Russian winter clothing. There will be a full squad of these guys, and Modern Miniatures has plenty of Russian toys in his kitbashing collection to play around with.
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