Czech Master's 1/35 Snipers - "Shooter Ready" - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

psstoff995

Member since
December 2003
From: Colorado

Posted by psstoff995 on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:43 PM

hahaha thanks- knew you couldn't leave it out Smile [:)]

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

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modelchasm

Member since
March 2008
From: East TX

Posted by modelchasm on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:23 PM

Well, You guys know me .... I thought about not putting it in there since you couldn't see it when I did the test fit. However, I did end up adding the M4/ 203 into the vignette. It sits just in front of the spotter, buttstock resting on the ground. I thought about resting it against the tree next to him, but I thought that would look just a little off as he wouldn't have positive control of it at all times.

I'll try to get a pic of it and post it .... but just for you, Chris ... just for you. HAHA!!!

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!" -Scott

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camo junkie

Member since
January 2009
From: clinton twp, michigan

Posted by camo junkie on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:16 AM

gotcha...

"An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"

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psstoff995

Member since
December 2003
From: Colorado

Posted by psstoff995 on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8:28 AM

haha I didn't mean burried under the mud, I just meant it was hiding back in there behind the log and all that growth, plus the spotter blocks any view from the back, just hard to pick out if it's hiding in there or not

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

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camo junkie

Member since
January 2009
From: clinton twp, michigan

Posted by camo junkie on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:05 AM

well chris, he cant say it's in the mud as it wouldnt fire then...what's the point of being a sniper then...also, dont want to find yourself in trouble if you get spotted and cant shoot back!!!

but scott...know how busy u are but...what happened with this one at the show?????

"An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"

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psstoff995

Member since
December 2003
From: Colorado

Posted by psstoff995 on Monday, October 26, 2009 11:27 PM

Hey Will- they're coming along actually- you seen em over on HLI recently? I even scratched a little radio mic

Hey maybe it just me Scott (I know I commented before, but all the awesome struck me at once and I missed it) but what happened to the M4/203?? Maybe it's in there, all covered in mud and swamp and the spotters crouched over top of it, but.. I can't see it lol

Not that it's a problem, and you can always say "it's in there" and one would have to break things apart to prove one way or the other. Just wondering..

But I really love this one, awesome setting for some hidden shooters!!!

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

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modelchasm

Member since
March 2008
From: East TX

Posted by modelchasm on Friday, October 23, 2009 9:56 AM

Calvin, Jet ... Thanks again for the comments. I can't take full credit for this one thought ... honestly, it just seemed to fall right in line. The moment that I saw the stick on the ground, I immediately thought of these figures. Everything literally just fell into place.

Thanks again for checking this one out ....

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!" -Scott

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jetmodeler

Member since
October 2009
From: South Carolina

Posted by jetmodeler on Friday, October 23, 2009 9:44 AM

Nice job on the base and the figures. I thought about doing a diorama on a WWII american sniper in 1/35 but I am still working on my diorama skills.

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calvin_ng

Member since
October 2008

Posted by calvin_ng on Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:50 PM

really like how the base and "dirt" was blended on the figs, kinda reminds me of COD4 when Captain price has his flashback in cheronobyl.

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psstoff995's lbro

Member since
December 2008
From: Northern Va

Posted by psstoff995's lbro on Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:49 PM

WOW! Thumbs Up [tup]

Great work Scott, as always! Really like this one.

Chris- You need your sniper vignette now. Big Smile [:D]

-Will young modeler

Test fit master

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modelchasm

Member since
March 2008
From: East TX

Posted by modelchasm on Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:02 PM

Thanks Jim, Stik & Manny .... I'm glad that you like the build as well. Thanks again for all the compliments. Really looking forward to seeing how this one does at the show ....

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!" -Scott

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:12 PM

Wow...excellent vignette...very cool figures in "Gilli" suits! Never seen that in 35th scale before...

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:29 PM

I always thought guys who were gillied up looked like the "Swamp Thing". And here you put them in a swampy setting! Very sweet! Great work!

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

LSM

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model maniac 96

Member since
December 2008
From: Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by model maniac 96 on Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:49 PM

THAT IS AWESOME!!!! I love it, I don't know what has grabbed me about it, but something has!! Your "mud" is fantastic, and those figures are sweet!

Thanks, Jim

"Veni, Vidi, Vici" Julius Caesar: I came, I saw, I conquered.

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modelchasm

Member since
March 2008
From: East TX

Posted by modelchasm on Thursday, October 22, 2009 5:11 PM

... thats awesome ...

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!" -Scott

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Mic

Member since
June 2009
From: AusTx, Live Music Capitol of the World

Posted by Mic on Thursday, October 22, 2009 4:44 PM

Awesome... if I see you, I'll trip you and take yer bag of models. LOL!

I'll keep an eye out for ya.

Steve

Steve M.

On the workbench: every tool, paint, brush, glue I own

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modelchasm

Member since
March 2008
From: East TX

Posted by modelchasm on Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:50 AM

Hey Steve! Good to know! I'll most likely be the only retard there w/ an Aggie shirt on ... or maybe not if I know what's good for me! hehe....

But you'll definately be able to spot me though .... my favorite "shooter's" cap has the same logo as my avatar.

Hope to see you there!

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!" -Scott

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Mic

Member since
June 2009
From: AusTx, Live Music Capitol of the World

Posted by Mic on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:47 PM

Very cool... I'll most likely see this one in person next Saturday. Look for me, I'll be the guy with the bag of purchased models ()

Steve

Steve M.

On the workbench: every tool, paint, brush, glue I own

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camo junkie

Member since
January 2009
From: clinton twp, michigan

Posted by camo junkie on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:16 PM

yeah go for broke...just leave the cops thing as is!

"An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"

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modelchasm

Member since
March 2008
From: East TX

Posted by modelchasm on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:58 PM

Thanks, Tom .... I'm hoping to bring something home. No speeding tickets, though! HAHA!!!

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!" -Scott

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camo junkie

Member since
January 2009
From: clinton twp, michigan

Posted by camo junkie on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 3:58 PM

the show is saturday correct? if by chance i dont hear from you between now and then good luck!!!

i think you have some real winners there buddy but you know the current vs. old builds!!! no biggie about the cj either...just kind of unexpected.

"An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"

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modelchasm

Member since
March 2008
From: East TX

Posted by modelchasm on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:19 PM

I was being lazy ... "CJ" is shorter than "Tom" ... haha!

Thanks for the comments, deaf. All the plants, except for the grasses, are from a stick I found on the ground. Its from a Live Oak tree w/ a little mistle-toe in it. The grasses are from Woodland Scenics ... I picked them up from Hobby Lobby.

And yes, Tom, I've been hammering away at "Mog" .... I'll be updating it tonight .... (the bird is done minus a couple of painting details. The building is at about 75%, and the "riding" figures are at about 60% ... but I'm hoping to have the paint dry by sometime tomorrow.) I've still got one base (for the SAS figures) that I need to make and then I'll be ready to start packing for the show. WOO - HOOOOO!!!!

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!" -Scott

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deafpanzer

Member since
April 2009
From: Carmel, IN

Posted by deafpanzer on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:28 PM

AWESOME! I LIKE IT especially the diomara! I was wondering if I can find all of those cool dried plants at my local shop such as Hobby Lobby or Michael's?

It will be cool to add a bird at top of the tree as a twist... cause snipers were so quiet that the bird had no idea they were there the whole time! LOL

Andy

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camo junkie

Member since
January 2009
From: clinton twp, michigan

Posted by camo junkie on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:44 AM

i figured since you've been so quiet you were busy with mog!!!

btw, what's up with the cj crap???

"An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"

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modelchasm

Member since
March 2008
From: East TX

Posted by modelchasm on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:20 AM

Ummm .... I'm not sure if they are OOP or not, but I know that you can still get them at Sprue Brothers. Although, honestly, I wouldn't highly recommend them. These guys are cast pretty much in one piece and can only be used as seen. I doubt that anyone would be able to mod these as they are ... it'd be more worth your time to scuplt some from scratch.

Thanks for the compliments CJ and senojrn .... I'm hoping the judges will like them as much as you do!

BTW .... look for a MUCH needed update on my "Mog" build coming up very soon ...

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!" -Scott

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senojrn

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by senojrn on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:32 AM

VERY NICE!!! You did a FANTASTIC job on this! Smile [:)] Good composition and layout and the figures are well done! Thumbs Up [tup]

BTW, are these figures OOP? I can't find any CMK snipers online...unless I'm looking in the wrong places.

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camo junkie

Member since
January 2009
From: clinton twp, michigan

Posted by camo junkie on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:54 AM

i'm glad you put this here scott. you did such a nice job on it!!!

"An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"

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modelchasm

Member since
March 2008
From: East TX

Posted by modelchasm on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:48 AM

Calling this one done.... Not too bad for finding cheap figures and making a base for them in about 2-3 days.

Here's some more in-progress shots first ...

I've added some "kiddie" clay for a thin base for the GW. I went back over it w/ a little water to help get prints out and to texture it.

A base coat of paint was add, then paint was mixed w/ Future and the base was painted again. After everything was added ... trees, people, debris, etc ... more Future/ paint mix was added and then finished off w/ coat light coat of pure Future.

The figures also go tht same treatment as the GW to help tie them in ...

... AAAAAnd the finished product ...

Sorry for the last couple pics ... I wasn't thinking when I was color correcting w/ PS. Oh, well.

I'm planning on taking this one to the show in near Austin next weekend as part of my "modern arsenal", so I hope it passes the smell test.

As always, all C&C welcome ...

"If you're not scratching, you're not trying!" -Scott

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modelchasm

Member since
March 2008
From: East TX

Czech Master's 1/35 Snipers - "Shooter Ready"

Posted by modelchasm on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:44 AM

I haven't posted anything in a good minute here, but its not b/c I haven't been busy. So I figured it was time to post a recent build.

These sniper figures from Czech Master's were picked up on eBay as part of a "lot" auction. They were listed as pro built for a commissioned project. However, I simply bought them b/c I got 9+ decent figures (none of which were painted all that great not to mention) all for about $50. The figures ranged from Verlinden, Warriors, CMK, and maybe one or two others. These snipers alone are about $25-30 new. Even though I got in trouble from the wifey, I feel good about the deal.

The fleshtones are/ were done horribly. I might as well just say flesh TONE, as there isn't really any variation. The suits are done decently, but could use a little more shadowing and highlighting. The shooter's barrel was added/ replaced using a hypodermic needle. I have no idea why the spotter would be looking through binos ... I always was under the impression that the spotter always had a more powerful scope than the shooter. But, I guess binos would be in their inventory ... in a 1/35 world! The spotter also comes holding a "ghillied" sniper rifle, but I will be swapping it for an M4 w/ a 203 attached. Something w/ a little more ... support.

The base is just a wooden thing from Hobby Lobby, and the "tree" is from the yard. I started working this piece this morning and plan on finishing it tonight. I thought about stripping the paint, but I think I'm just going to work w/ what's there and add to it.

Anyways ... here we go ...

The spotter ...