Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Micro Scale Leopards

Micro armor has been a present force in the archives of juniorgeneral. The armor lurks behind a forest of thousands of their bigger cousins and recently has come out of the shadows with the creation of its own form. Maple Leaf Warrior has designed a wonderful set of commonly exported leopards.

1)Accuracy : 5 - Based on drawings and pictures of the leopards I have to say these are very accurate given the small size. MLW has been able to maintain a good amount of detail while giving a lot of nice camo. color.

2)Design : 3 - My biggest qualm with this set is the use of the dark tan on the leopard 2A6M which may be accurate but the design is not very unifying. Because of this the design aspect gets a little knock off. The rest of the figures are very well designed in purpose and color

3)Standard : 4 - These figures fit the standard of other micro armor on the site. The only thing that they lack is the problem that all micro armor lacks-a unifying scale. These may or may not fit with other figures on the site.

4)Uniqueness : 5 - We can safely assume that these are the only micro scale leopards on th site right now.

5)Usability : 5 - This set is ready to be printed. Click the button and you could have a page of them right away.

Total : 4.4 out of 5 Stars - A great set that lacks a little polish but overall is very well done.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

WWII German Army Western Front France

Finding a world war two set is akin to finding a fish in water. They are in common supply between here and tomorrow. With Micheal Smiths new set a new piece of the puzzle is added and integrated--better than most.

1)Accuracy : 5 - The units have the correct weapons and are wearing uniforms that would make hitler himself proud. Is this good? Kind of because they are not dirty: it looks like day one of D-Day.

2)Design : 5 - The set is very well designed and you can tell each piece of it was well thought out. one of the great items in the set is the inclusion of a complete new figure which is very useful.

3)Standard : 5 - Usally I would say that sets like this would *not* fit into the curve. But it does... in fact it is extremely high to fit in to old and new sets.

4)Uniqueness : 4 - The only downside is that everything looks a little the same and there could be a little more variety between the pieces.

5)Usability : 5 - Print and Play.

Total : 4.8 out of 5 Stars - Great set

Friday, September 19, 2008

MI-24 Hind D

A good helicopter is extremely useful to a modern gamer. The Hind is one of those historical helicopters that everyone knows about, and we all need sooner or later.

1)Accuracy : 5 - Great accuracy has been taken in this item. All the divits are here, the panels, and the details. Going further we also have the colors which are extremely amazing and actually work better then i've seen before.

2)Design : 5 - Sometimes we see a limit on the number of details that are with in a vehicle. This is something that is both good and bad. The truth is that in this case its a good thing. The size of the helicopter after printing needs, nay requires this kind of detail.

3)Standard : 5 - While it has more detail I find that this item sets the standard. It stands out because of how nice it is and the fact that we usally do not focus very much on detail or size in helicopters.

4)Uniqueness : 5 - As there are a number of hinds on the site you could say that this helicopter is actually not very unique. However I find that the size and detail on this one will make it stand out vs the other ones on the website.

5)Usability : 5 - Print, Play, And Go! Not much is needed in this item; except a lot of glue!

Total : 5 out of 5 Stars - A wonderful figure that will become the standard for Hinds in the future.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

French VAB in Bosnia

Picking the right color to make your figures and vechicles is a difficult decision. When someone finds that perfect great looking color though, maybe then its time to start hitting the eye dropper!

1)Accuracy : 4 - Listen I love the VAB as much as any vehicle lover can. And I think i've pointed this out before. When you flip something you are also flipping extra details! There are 2 shovels per vehicle and I am not sure if thats how it is in real life.

2)Design : 4 - See flipped shovels. On the upside this thing has amazing technical skill in it. Look at the flag or even that infamous shovel! Its got small detail that makes it really fun to look at; not to mention print.

3)Standard : 5 - I could see this with other IFOR troops in the database no problem at all. There are some extra details but it is for smaller things.

4)Uniqueness : 5 - Vehicles are getting more and more common but they're still very specfic to the individual. As is the unique factor in this comes from the time spent in detailing the sides.

5)Usability : 5 - This is ready to print. Click print and go ahead and start cutting.

Total : 4.6 out of 5 Stars - Some minor technical problems but overall a very nice vehicle with a great choice of colors.

Canadian Infantry 1943-1945

When a set reminds you of picking up a brand new box of plastic miniatures; then that set is equidistantly ideal.

1)Accuracy : 5 - As usual Maple-Leaf-Warrior has drawn another set of Canadians. Its great to see them getting more accurate and detailed in the process. I do not doubt any accuracy on these figures so we can move on.

2)Design : 5 - As a set it is superb in its design. There is variance, Mud, bases, and grit. It seems to understand that modern warfare isn't a bunch of guys lined up with spit shined boots! These soldiers look like they've been slogging their way through Italy. There are also backsides on this set which gives them even extra added detail.

3)Standard : 5 - While there is more detail to these it will easily fit into other sets with in the WW2 section.

4)Uniqueness : 5 - While nothing spec2tacular and new the set is unique in its design. It is clear that the designer has put lots of thought into the page and heeded the warnings of the 44 other reviews before his!

5)Usability : 4.999999999 - Not only do you have an NCO and an Officer, but you also have PIAT's, 2 inch mortars, and most importantly a Bren gunner standing UP and laying down. Giving you the option of setting them prone in game! Only one downside the format for these on the page is top down fold without a line. Make sure lines are added because if they are then it makes it easier to score the figures.

Total : 4.999999 out of 5 Stars - Maybe 5 minutes of work and this set will be ready for quick implementation into your game systems!

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Clive Fights Ungern


Clive Vs Ungern

So here we have two amazing sets. Further today we set our first Compare and Contrast article. What is it? Well one side is fighting the other of course! In a way. We are looking at the core functions. What is good about both? Bad about one? And in the end which one is the best between the two?

Yet first let me give you the scores... Most likely a 5 stars for both of them. They are horribly functional. So much so that you'd have so many combination that it would be absolutely ridiculous! While the WW1 infantry could use more action poses it makes up in pure functionality. While Clives set has 25 figures. I assume that if you are going to base a German field gun you are going to put at least 3 figures on the base. Whats this mean? 15,625 combination's for action poses on a base!! This is both insane and amazing and should be applauided.

So what can Clive learn from Ungern?
-Organization of your sheet. The sheet that Clive puts forth has a little bit of a cluttered effect to it. We do not know who is doing what on the gun and thus we may pick two commanders or two loaders. Having some knowledge of rank would help. Clive started this but did not finish it on the whole set.

What can Ungern learn from Clive?
-War is not ideal. This is a major problem for designers. We look at an item as what they would of looked like if they just stepped out of the quartermasters tent. Yet this just isn't true. If we look at any situation when we leave there are things forgotten; adopted; and changed. Clives set is amazing in this because it shows soldiers in all forms of dress. With uniforms that range all over the place.

What can they both learn?
-They know what they're doing. Honestly both sides know what they are doing, and in this case I do not know if there is much more beyond what I already mentioned.

The Run Down
Clive
takes Function - because of its ability to be used 15,000 times.
Tie on Accuracy - Both of these sets have so many little details that you have to really look at them closely.
Clive takes Uniqness - This set is going to be the basis for most artillery in the future. Its to varied and large.
Ungern takes Neatness - His figures are nice and ordered and rather pristine. It is a set I consider the, 'basis' for future work. Its something that anyone can quickly refer to if they want to advance another set of figures in the future. Clives set is a little messy in that respect but I think that a 'basis' for these have been made.

Overall : Clive wins this fight.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Polish Soldiers In SPACE!

" dowódca , my dostać grad! " Powiedział rezygnować pewien duży nudny Rosjanin ton. " to jest polski marynarka wojenna! " Ten Rosjanin spojrzał w wyzwanie , " co Polska? " Ten miał był powtórzony wszędzie po ten przestrzeń flota równie ten Pierwszy polski prom kosmiczny poszedł w przestrzeń ; NOSZENIE WZBUDZAJĄCY GROZĘ SUMA OD POLSKI ŻOŁNIERZE KTÓRY PUSZKA METALOWA NIGDY BYĆ Zabity!

1Accuracy) : 5 Oh ustalony ów tu są tylko 4 polski żołnierze w przestrzeń ów oznacza tam puszka metalowa tylko być 4 polski żołnierz papier miniatury! Równie ten powiedziany , tych cztery odważny mężczyźni jesteście wyzywająco ukształtowany poprawnie.

2Design) : 4 Oni są bardzo standarized. Nie dużo wyszczególniać zewnątrz ten Medyczny. Ten PRZY wygląda jak an RÓWNIE który wygląda jak an TL. Trzeba liczniejszy rozmaitość w ten mianować.

3Standard) : 5 Ono ataki rezygnować wszystko inaczej który jest dlaczego ono przynosi w tył taki stosunki równie 'Dont zapominać Polska! ' I piekło żaden zrobił pod kątem przestrzeń praca.

4Uniqueness) : 3 Równie pewien submittable pozycja jego w porządku , równie pewien hazard pozycja jego w porządku. Ten rzadkość jest twardy wobec judge ponieważ jego just wykonane w górze. Gdyby nie ten najliczniejszy obowiązek tu są dwa figury w przeważającej części przez i raz jeszcze rezygnować różnić się bronie. Tu jest a skąd wobec naskarżyć na ten pole bitwy co jest co. Potrzeby liczniejszy pozuje!

5Usability) : 3 Absoultly a skąd ów ktoś puszka metalowa recongize ten różnić się figury od tabliczka. Ono byłby być polepszyć jeśli ten PRZY kanonier był w pewien różnić się pozować. Inaczej ich czysty pod kątem co oni są! Całkowity :

3.9 z 5 Gwiazdy Oprócz on klepki na beczkę jego binokle od ten zmęczenie od przestrzeń. I na ten wbity młotkiem razem Apollo wyrzucony był ten kontroler logo od ten Polacy. Na Boga oni dostał wobec przestrzeń , na Boga my nigdy zapominał Polska.