AndrewTF Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 This one's about 80% finished. It's pretty easy, actually, as the Soviet uniforms have a minimal amount of pockets and pleats and things. What's time-consuming is working up all the variations. They're a little darker than the originals. I'm also experimenting with some different colors, representing, for example, the American lend-lease OD wool used in some uniforms. They look pretty good, but I'll also have to make a new set of Russian face BMPs to go with it because of the way the high collar is depicted. More pix: Now I have to figure out what I'm going to do with the airborne BMPs... I decided to dress the naval infantry troops in regular army gymnastiorkas with navy shoulder boards and belt buckles as an alternative to the pea-coats and cool ammo belts in the originals. If anyone has any useful suggestions at this point let me know so I can incorporate them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNoobie Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 YES! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin Red Line Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Really pleasant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honorata Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Marvellous! I like the skin shining on a holster! I hope Andrew, you will include red stars on helmets as an option! Hon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Great Andrew, just what we need. I tried my hand at Russian uniforms myself but unfortunately gave up due to lack of time and talent Just makes me realise how much of a great job your uniforms are. Any chance of modelling the rain cape? For me that's the big thing missing with Russian uniforms. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewTF Posted April 25, 2003 Author Share Posted April 25, 2003 I think these ended up having a nice "Russian" feel to them (whatever that is ) The rain cape will be an option, like with my winter uniforms, although it will be depicted as slung over the shoulder, as there is no way to alter the 3D model. I could add a red star to the helmet, but last time I did that a knowledgable forum member pointed out that it was ahistorical so I dropped it. I could include it as an option for those who don't care about such things. In doing research for these I did come across what seemed to be credible photos of "original" Red Army helmets that did have either a solid or outlined red star on the front. Can anyone tell me why this isn't historical? I suspect it's a parade thing or a cheesy post-war add-on to give it that "commie" look, but I'm curious as to the real answer. I doubt that it's something that would be worn in combat as I'm sure the big bright red star smack in the middle of a forehead would have made a dandy target. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil stanbridge Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 They look really good - one thing, will they be cmmos ready? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewTF Posted April 25, 2003 Author Share Posted April 25, 2003 Originally posted by phil stanbridge: They look really good - one thing, will they be cmmos ready? Not as released, but I suspect that MikeT will get his hands on them and begin to work his CMMOS magic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 You can bet the family farm on it However, in a few days you will have the knowledge to make your own CMMOS mods. I am working on a step by step guide providing my starter CMMOS files. Uniforms can be easy..well to make into a CMMOS mod that is. MikeT 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracer Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Great work?? these look real good ingame, thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracer Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 oops typo, meant wil look good ingame. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewTF Posted April 25, 2003 Author Share Posted April 25, 2003 They do look good in-game. I should be done with them soon. Actually, and I swear to god I'm not making this up, my wife could give birth to our first child any day now :eek: so if I don't finish these this evening then you all might be waiting for them awhile! I plan on taking a couple weeks off of work, but I don't know how much modding time I'll have then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 Early congratulations, Andrew!!! Enjoy your new little one once s/he arrives. Thanks for all the CM modding work you've done. These uniforms look terrific. I guess you deserve a break since a newborn child probably ranks higher than CM.... ...but not until you get these Russian uniforms done, of course. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Oh my... Simply Awesome, Andrew! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewTF Posted April 26, 2003 Author Share Posted April 26, 2003 Thanks! We're just waiting at this point: could be tonight, could be sometime next week. I have a funny feeling that sometime this weekend I'm going to become a dad . I'll try to get these finished tonight. There's not much to do but change the shoulder board colors. That and make camo outfits for the airborne. Maybe they'll be a separate release later. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer_Meyer Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Very nice! Any chance you can make the HQ units look like Commisars?! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Captain Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 As always Andrew, totally lovely! Love those green soviet summer unis you are working on too!! They look amazing and I'm sure people will be stunned when they see em! Oh, and an early congrats on the new addition to the family!! [ April 25, 2003, 08:23 PM: Message edited by: Lord Dragon ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewTF Posted April 26, 2003 Author Share Posted April 26, 2003 Originally posted by Rommel22: Very nice! Any chance you can make the HQ units look like Commisars?! What'd they have, a sleevepatch or something? I'll check it out. That might be a nice option to have. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine59 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 What'd they have, a sleevepatch or something? I'll check it out. That might be a nice option to have. No, just the sour look on their faces 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer_Meyer Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 LOL, I think they had a blue stripe around their hat. And maybe some other emblems...? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewTF Posted April 26, 2003 Author Share Posted April 26, 2003 Like I mentioned before, I think they had a special sleeve insignia or something. I'll do a little research and incorporate it as an option. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchlstrt Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 ATF, this is your first kid?! I'm sure you're hearing plenty from your Friends, but it really is something you can't understand 'til your there. Now you'll get to exchange those secret knowing looks with other Parents. When you're stuck in the really Bad parts just remember that after you do get some sleep the Good parts will keep on getting deeper & richer. One of those corney but true things. Oh, & I like the Unis. strt 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewTF Posted April 26, 2003 Author Share Posted April 26, 2003 Yes, it's the first! Glad you like the unis. I'll see how much work I can get in on them before we have to rush to the hospital. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil stanbridge Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Andrew, hope all goes well mate with the sprog 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitz Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Let us know when the big event happens! About the kid I mean, not the mod release. On second thoughts let us Know about the mod release too!! Good luck with all those sleepless nights, dirty nappies, etc etc. Fitz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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