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May SitRep and discussion

Update 25.04.2022 - Five models done! Also male heads done! Big boss, bonus old man, researcher and below them office worker's head with two alter versions/Update 22.04.2022 - Four models done! Also office worker lady got a second version - with low-waist skintight jeans and female researcher also received both high-waist and low-waist versions for more, better kitbashing possibilities!Hello everyone!~I'm sorry for being silent for a whil...

[OPEN POST] 10 - April 2022 - African militants reinforcements

Hello everyone!New month means new release.This time it is addon for my African militants set.I've added much-requested RPG-7 (even two of them), one more PKM and of course extra NCO.In addition, for Sergeants, i've added M16A2 for both this and previous Militants release and FN MAG machine gun. as well as "light" versions of Grenadier bodies.Therefore by joining in April, you can get:Corporal - Four models (one NCO with akm, two ...

May theme announcement

Hello everyone.I want to announce, that i have made difficult decision to stop voting process for one month and make May a "compulsory Civilian theme".Current political situation takes my sanity points to "seen some lovecraftian stuff" level and it does not help to get inspired to sculpt military miniatures.I know that not everyone will be happy with me breaking my own promise to have a voting every month, but i hope you forgive m...

Current situation and Russian patrons

Hello everyone!This post is not for everyone, but specifically for my fellow citizens of Russia, so i will allow myself to write in Russian, for once.Unfortunately i can't geolocate every Patron so i've decided to just make a postCheers!Приветствую ещё раз.Как вы знаете, PayPal у нас работать перестал и, в связи с этим, я решил создать страницу на Буст�...

Quick poll - heads size

Hello everyone!A real quick poll before i start sculpting heads, so it will end tomorrow evening.A number of Patrons mentioned, that heads i make are smaller than they should've been for their bodies.Therefore i want to see your feedback - should i make the heads 10% bigger by default? Or it is better to keep 'em smaller but consistent with previous ones?Also as a sort of notification - from now on, heads will always be placed in separate...

April SitRep and discussion (second post)

Update 30.03.2022 - heads done. Didn't make any "calm" faces this time, so i hope you'll like the expressions. This time i think boonies will be for Corporal and extra caps for Sergeant, for the sake of variety.Update 24.03.2022 - grenadier 2 is finally done. Took longer than i expected, but i hope he looks good.Update 21.03.2022 - NCO done, RPG backpack for grenadier 1 done, grenadier 2 is on the way. Hopefully i will finish with...

[NEWS] Releases delivery via MMF and sitrep

Hello everyone.For today there are some good news, bad news and ugly news.Good:1. As some of you might've already noticed, i have started delivering previous releases via MMF repository, which means you will not need to worry about losing the files or can clean up the HDD space for the time being. There are still three releases to be delivered ast this moment, i'm aiming to do it this week.2. MMF and Gumroad still work (kinda) so you can ...

Patrons-only Gumroad and MMF discount for March

Patrons-only Gumroad discount for FebruaryHello, my dear Patrons!Winter has ended (at least technically) and it is time for next discount code!This month is the first when MyMiniFactory discount is available, and i will try to keep it this way. KSK, Civilians and JSDF reinforcements will be available in several days there, as they are currently in pre-moderation by MMF system.Pages: combatoctopus.gumroad.comhttps://www.myminifactory.com/users/Com...

April SitRep and discussion

Hello everyone!African reinforcements won the poll, so i want to discuss with you the next steps.I had a thorough thoughts on which poses to sculpt and my proposal is following:Corporal - four models. One with MG (transporting on the shoulder), one with RPG-7 (firing), one with RPG-7 and assault rifle (RPG strapped to back) and one more "NCO in combat".Sergeant - option of FN MAG for MG gunners and extra heads wearing boonie hats.What are...

Current news and future of Patreon

Hello, my dear PatronsSome of you might've seen the post in FB first, some may see only this one so long things short:From today i'm unable to get the money from Patreon (and all the marketplaces, but it is lesser issue) because PayPal stopped accepting incoming transactions to Russian accounts.So, what does it mean?1. First of all, Patreon has sent me a message several days ago, reassuring that they'll keep the funds safe and try to ...

Poll for April let's go!

Hello everyone!New month = new theme, so let's choose!We have eighteen themes to choose from, four of which will be in a pollYou can always use this spreadsheet for reference of full list, if you don't see anything you want in it - write it in comments!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12bgezooFsQWxeSnxMqR5lKQDSDYxBPrf_8B4fVUScg4/edit?usp=sharingAll my polls are held in a bit complicated, but more fair way to my opinion: Initial po...

[OPEN POST] 09 - March 2022 - Eastern European thugs

Hello everyone!A new month means new release, and this one further expands my range of models not wearing any uniforms.After a thorough discussions with community, i've expanded my initial goal of having only iconic AKSU rifles and Makarov pistols and additionally sculpted a very beautiful and unordinary Russian SR-3 compact assault rifle intended for Spetsnaz users.Coupled with plain jeans and iconic sportswear, they give a huge range of app...

MMF, Insta and overall development

Hello dear Patrons and visitors!Long story short, i've decided that it is time to develop further!So now i have two obvious news for you:1. Now i have a MMF shop ( https://www.myminifactory.com/users/CombatOctopus ), which in turn means that all Sergeants and Merchants will be able to enjoy a secure cloud storage for their releases in the future. It will take some time for me to establish a proper communications with MMF staff and to upload m...

March SitRep and discussion

Update 17-02-2022 - Third pose legs changed! After some consideration, i've decided that third poses jeans aren't as good as i wanted them to be, so i've added some details, changed rear pockets to same pattern as with pose four and added one more, more "slim-fit" version, so you will have two versions of pose 3 legs (baggy and slim) to choose ;)Update 16-02-2022 - Third and fourth poses are done! I had a very productive sever...

Poll for March

Hello everyone!Time to change a new theme, let's go!Due to having seventeen (wow) more themes to sculpt, i've decided to slightly adjust the way themes will be chosen.You can always use this spreadsheet for reference of full list, if you don't see anything you want in it - write it in comments!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12bgezooFsQWxeSnxMqR5lKQDSDYxBPrf_8B4fVUScg4/edit?usp=sharingAll my polls are held in a bit complicate...

08 - February 2022 - MENA Civilians

Hello, dear Patrons and visitors.This is my first non-military release here!As my dear Patrons requested, i've made models suitable for Middle Eastern or North African civilians.I've tried to avoid stereotypical look and instead used the references of real people to have a more realistic approach.If you subscribe in February, you will get:Corporal – Four models (three males and one female)Sergeant – Six models (four males and two fema...

"Share your opinions" time!

So, just like the title says, i want to gather your opinions to reflect on my ways of sculpting (and maybe become better in process).I have two topics to discuss, this time only concerning heads.1. Eyes - do you want them to be as realistic as possible? Or maybe bigger, slightly cartoonish, so you can paint them easier?As some you might've noticed, Indian Army set became a milestone, after which i've switched to another sculpt of the eyes...

February SitRep and discussion

Update 30.01.2022 - Extra bits! I've added some North Korean heads wearing their distinctive caps to Stash o' Bits, so if you want to make some Cold War North Koreans using the Africans bodies (for example) - feel free to go ;) I've also added heads suited to fit some wide known manufacturer of plastic minis.Update 28.01.2022 - Last pose done! As i promised, last model (female for Sergeant tier) represents conservative Muslim woman. H...

Poll for February round 2

Alright, as we have two clear competitors, i start a round two!Vote for your favourite theme, because every vote counts ;)Themes will be these:1. Eastern European criminals and thugs (suggested by Da kine, twisted by me)I want this set to be a bit of something interesting and contrasting to my earlier sets, so they'll wear sport pants (cheeki-breeki yeah) and MA-1 bomber jackets (which were super popular among "certain people" in post...

Poll for February

Hello everyone!New month means new poll, so let's get started!Due to having seventeen (wow) more themes to sculpt, i've decided to slightly adjust the way themes will be chosen.From now on, "Option 1" will always be the one that won 2nd place during previous poll and the rest thee will be chosen randomly each month.But even with this plenty of themes, all of you can share your opinions and ideas for future themes in the comments s...

[OPEN POST] 07 - January 2022 - African militants

Hello, dear Patrons and visitors.In this release my Patrons decided to switch the point of interest from Europe to Africa!To provide the most versatile models i've decided to follow a more "trained" look, and the resulted models can be used in huge variety of different timeframes and places.Clothed in BDU uniforms and ChiCom chest rigs and carrying iconic AKM rifles, they can truly fit anywhere!If you subscribe in January, you will ge...

Happy New Year!

Hello, my dear Patrons!Maybe you are reading this message in 2021. Maybe it is 2022 already. It doesn't change the message.It's been an turbulent year for all of us, filled with good and bad. But now it is time to start a new page.And in this new year, i wish that each of you, your families and friends stay as healthy as possible and have many events, memories of which you will cherish.I am incredibly grateful for your support, loyalty an...

January pack SitRep and discussion

Update 29.12.2021 - All poses and heads! I remember that i need to make heads in helmets too, don't worry, but it doesn't require sculpting ;)Guys with satellite phone and PKM will go to Sergeant tier only, because i didn't make new weapons this month. Belt of PKM is made this way to mask the section line, so he will be compatible with the rest!Update 26.12.2021 - Fourth pose WIP! I kinda forgot to post it yesterday, so here it is. He...

January theme poll round 2

Second round - Fight! (c)As there was no clear winner (and it is a good thing i suppose) we will have another short 3-days round of voting.A quick reminder of themes:2. African rebels (suggested by ArturX)From Europe to Africa! This set will represent various para- and military groups in Central and South Africa.So you'll see Woodland BDUs, Chicom webbings, AKM rifles and whatnot. A very vague topic so if it wins - we can discuss a lot of stu...

Plans for future

Hello everyone!While we are waiting for January poll to end, I've decided to give you some info on what themes i will consider for 2022.Of course it is not final list, as i'm always open for your suggestions, but it might give you some insight.This spreadsheet contains two sheets - with "stuff for Patreon" and for everything else, to not confuse you (and me). Of course, ideas may travel from one sheet to other depending on your fe...

January theme poll

Hello, my dear Patrons!Winter has come, the new release is published, so let's discuss next year's ideas.As always, I strongly encourage all of you to share your opinions and ideas for future themes in the comments section!"Hypnotoad on" THERE IS ALSO A THNG I WANT TO DISCUSS, LOOK AT THE END OF MESSAGE "Hypnotoad off"All my polls are held in a bit complicated, but more fair way to my opinion: Initial poll will have severa...

[OPEN POST] 06 - December 2021 - KSK

Hello, dear Patrons and visitors.The release of December is a Kommando Spezialkräfte, famous German Special Forces requested by many Patrons on multiple occasions.Thanks to input and support of my Patrons, I was able to recreate a more-or-less accurate representation of modern-day KSK operators.This set is also a big step forward for me as i never tried to make so many modular options before for one release, ranging from a small pistol holster t...

Patrons-only Gumroad discount for November

Hello, my dear Patrons!Patrons-only 25% discount code is now available in my Gumroad shop till end of month! I've decided to make it a day earlier to not be late.If you want to get something that is on CGTrader but not on Gumroad, please write in comments or PM and i'll upload it!Page: https://app.gumroad.com/combatoctopusDiscount code: winteriscloseReference page with more items: https://www.cgtrader.com/CombatOctopusCheers!P.S. I've...

[OPEN POST] Merchant tier rules

UPDATE 16January2025In Rules p.1 - Cults3D added as allowed sourcesUPDATE 27April2024 -In Rules p.1 - MyMiniFactory and Boosty added as allowed sources (to correspond with actual status)In Rules p.3 - listing of merchants in release info posts is removed (to correspond with actual status)Hello, dear Patrons and visitors!My version of Merchant tier rules is now finalized.From now on, this post will be used as both reference for tier rules and a pl...

December pack SitRep and discussion

Update 27.11.2021 - bodies done, pouches done, heads are done too! Vaccination didn't have a big impact on me this time, so i was able to more or less continue.At this point i still need to figure out how to make NVG and laser pointer for G95 + make supports of course, but it is easier!I've also decided to add medical pouch and big backpack with raincover to the options, because i felt they were lacking.Hope you like the direction it is g...