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Post by tedi88 on Dec 28, 2014 20:04:45 GMT 1
Excellent. That makes it much clearer.
Thank you both for help.
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Post by Major Pain on Dec 28, 2014 23:27:35 GMT 1
Another Detailed Collaboration between Major Pain and Gagarin...
T34 Series III (Add-On) Coming Soon!
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Post by Major Pain on Dec 30, 2014 12:13:04 GMT 1
It has been a while since I have talked about what is going on in the Major Pain Factory. Here's a little more information on the latest projects.
Gagarin and myself have been working quietly for the last year on several projects. Our goal is to bring you models that truly are representative of the Period. With much research and studying thousands of wartime images, we have tried to replicate some of what was used during this terrible period in our collective history. In our own way, we are recognizing the efforts of the men that fought for their countries and beliefs.
The ZIS II Project adds a new dimension to BK. We started out working on a few models which quickly grew to 35. They represent actual wartime productions and field modifications. Gagarin has made many suggestions as to models to add and the details they need. His vast knowledge of Russian Military Vehicles along with his excellent library resources has been a very large contribution to this project. I could not possibly create alone what we are bringing to you. For this reason, he shares the Copyright on this release.
We are completing the final work that needs to be done before we release the Series. This includes some tweaks and minor things, and perhaps culling out a couple. The Armed Trucks have been given much attention because of the work they did. But all of the models hopefully will find their way into your maps and chapters.
We have also started the GAZ Series II, but placed it on hold to complete other projects and roll them out. But it is coming as well.
The T34 Series III is really exciting. In no way does this project render the T34 Series II obsolete, because 75% of the base models remain the same, although the skin textures from Series II and III are not consistent. I point to the Sherman Heavy Series where we added a lot of the detail to tanks used during the closing days of the war. What we did for the Sherman, we have brought to the T34.
New add-on stowage and parts give the T34 a new look in the game. Many of you know I have been transitioning my Soldier files to an improved appearance. The T34's will benefit from this, along with the soldiers that rode on the hull of these tanks. That's right, for the first time, I am releasing rider files for a tank. These will be detailed more than the original BK riders. But as we all know, riders do not benefit from armor protection and remain quite vulnerable in a fight. So they should dismount before fighting.
More about the T34s. We started this project right after my release of T34 Series II. So it goes back some time. We created project models to find the proper appearances. From this work and research, it led us to a very detailed Hull and Turret set. This was important because much like the Sherman, the T34 evolved during the war. It was afterall the Russian Army's primary Battle Tank, much as the Sherman was for the US and Allies. So we put a lot of work into working out details for this project. Now we are ready to build the final models and roll them out. I expect the Build time to take about 30 days, since we pass each model back and forth to make sure it is correct in every detail. Hopefully you will agree. We will begin to build T34s after the ZIS Rollout.
During this same time, other projects are still underway.
Gagarin and myself began a very detailed project for the Pz IV Series... This does not replace Series II, but compliments it. We began to add more detail and correct a few mistakes on a few models. Again, hours of research and studying hundreds of images have led to some vastly new tanks and appearances. And since the PzIV was a mainstay of the German Panzer Corps... it is fitting to bring much attention and detail to it. I had already created what I believed to be the most detailed PzIVs ever, but Gagarin urged me to push on and improve what I had already completed. I agree, it can be much better with the modifications we have made. Once we have this ready for rollout... it also will be with the tank riders... Look for around March 1st for these... The base models are already 90% done and ready for the final build and details.
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As reported earlier... I am updating the PzIII and StuGIII Series I models for Series II. These will have the 3D tracks and suspensions. This is the largest Series Collection of German Armor so more time was required. Von Osten is the Skinner for this project and we hope to bring the same amount of detail as other works underway. This Series will be released as a two-part and will be huge... hopefully you will see it ready around April 1st if not earlier.
You just recently saw the release of the PZII Series with the Wespe thrown in. That project was actually not planned for final build and release until sometime next summer.... but Von Osten, as the Matador Contest Winner, forced my schedule to move up with his request for the Wespe for his prize. So strange things do happen from time to time. Because it was a Short Series, it only took about a week to complete. I'm just glad Von Osten didn't ask for a StuH 44... I'd be working for a month trying to complete PzIIIs. So thank you Von...
On my to-complete list are over 100 special request models, some still in the request only form, some underway, a few close to completion. I have been working toward these in between my own projects. But I'm sure most of you understand that working on the same thing for many hours gets to you after a while... so you must do something else to break the monotony. My own to-do list includes around 300 models, with the Series releases. After 4 hours of ZIS Trucks, it is good to look at a T34 or P38. But I go back to projects at hand so they can be wrapped up. So if you have a special request, please understand there is much in line already... but I will try to do what I can. I am busier than ever right now, and expecting to take a contract to provide models for a Game Developer around June... so my time will be allocated differently, if I do accept it. no I can't talk about it.... that would get me fired before I get hired.
While I am discussing things to come... I also wish to mention some things that have been going on for last year. Many of you have taken my work up for reskinning, giving it your look... I am very humbled by your efforts and what have been some very impressive works of art. I can't tell you how proud it makes me feel that you have accepted my work in the way you have. Undoubtedly, you guys are the great artists of BK.
Having said this, I wish to bring recognition to one member who has never shown his talent to us. I was truly impressed with the contest presentation by Kellys Hero. I hope everyone paid attention to this unknown talent in our midst. His attention to detail was outstanding, and every time I looked at the model during the contest, I wanted to shout about it. All of the skins were great and really showed the amount of talent we have in our community. I just think Kelly does not like to blow his own horn, so I felt I must... perhaps you guys can persuade him to show us more on his own Topic.
So that's it for now... keep BK-ing...
MP
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Post by ogmodon on Dec 30, 2014 12:58:51 GMT 1
What a great plan! Really huge piece of work all we appreciate in advance (ok-ok, maybe someone is dreaming about something else). Keep it up, lead us to the world of designer quality models!
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Post by Mascarenhas2 on Dec 30, 2014 18:55:10 GMT 1
That's a report Major, great!
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Post by ariete on Dec 30, 2014 21:03:15 GMT 1
major i'll be always grateful to you, as lot of people you know. kellyshero we're here to meet us and share our art, our thingings, our girls ahahha today there was a doc about a controversy figure living during spanish civil war and the follow franco era, salvador dali (wittmann ) he said - let free our own human craziness, without that we're already die -
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Post by Major Pain on Jan 1, 2015 4:09:25 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 5:14:10 GMT 1
Happy new year my friends!
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Post by Major Pain on Jan 10, 2015 20:37:42 GMT 1
Another Series in the works: Easy Eight Series The Easy Eight was given the E8 designation in their nomenclature. M4A3E8(75) M4A3E8(76) M4A3E8(105) as well as the... M4A1E8(76) M4A2E8(76) M4A2E8(105) These tanks had armor just below the Jumbo Standard (200mm). But the Front Armor was Min 89 Max 155 with any additional protection, sandbags, extra track links, mesh steel, etc... anything other than plate steel. These tanks are true battle tanks that are very detailed. Primarily these tanks were armed with the 76mm gun in the T23 Turret. But at least 555 were given the M4 Turret and the 75mm Gun. The 105mm M4 Howitzer also used the M4 Turret, around 1000 built before the end of the War. This became the primary tank for the US in Korea... and was the beginning foundation for Israel Defense Force Armor , used up to 1980. These tanks were even found in IRAQ in 1991 in Operational Condition. It was the final Generation of the Sherman Series. Released Soon...
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Post by Major Pain on Jan 11, 2015 1:14:14 GMT 1
I forgot to mention that all Easy Eight Skins are by Gagarin...
Sorry about that.
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Post by Major Pain on Jan 12, 2015 21:37:11 GMT 1
Quick memo...
I have been tied down at work for two days and haven't been responding to messages. One of my Firefighters was severely injured Saturday night while working a multi-vehicle wreck on the highway. A driver struck him and drug him over a half a mile, before we could stop the driver.
I may be busy for another 10 or 12 hours as we monitor his condition and I'm working on various complicated Incident and Injury Reports.
I'll be trying to stay in touch throughout the day, but situation merits a higher responsibility at the moment.
MP
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 9:53:11 GMT 1
I think we all have understanding for real life issues. Its not hard to understand the priority in this matter. I hope your colleague we be alright, and have a full recovery!
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Post by Herr Kodax on Jan 13, 2015 14:45:31 GMT 1
Very sorry to hear that Major, hope the man dosn't have anything permament.
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Post by ricz on Jan 13, 2015 16:41:51 GMT 1
I wish him well.
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Post by fallschirmjager on Jan 13, 2015 23:21:57 GMT 1
All my best to you both!
FJ
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