Sunday, 19 June 2016

15mm Modern Russian MVD "Vityaz" or Men in Black wearing balaclavas.....

.....from Armies Armies!

 Now these are listed as sci-fi on the website but they were the cool looking figures wearing balaclavas and could be loosely based on this unit from the MVD (Ministry of Internal Affairs). 

 A little boring painting in black but they didn't turn out too bad, they'll need vehicles though.....

 Could be used as Spetsnaz, maybe "Alfa" or any of the Russian elites?

 Nice figures, little flash, love the vehicle riders and have some more who will get a more traditional camouflage colour (with 15mm you take what you can get)........







Vitayz (Knight) was formed in 1991, it was assigned specifically to counter terrorism duties, but was trained to deal with civil unrest, prison rebellions and mutinies 





Some real Russian Men in Black.........





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78 comments:

  1. Phil19 June 2016 at 09:26

    Nice pictures and great looking minis Fran!

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  2. Rodger19 June 2016 at 11:11

    Very very cool Fran. I like them a lot!

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  3. david bromley19 June 2016 at 11:18

    Nice bunch of bully boys, Fran! They need a "flashy thing" though! ;)

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  4. Alex J. Cavanaugh19 June 2016 at 11:55

    Nice job! And looks like the figures will serve a dual purpose depending on what you need that day.

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  5. Paul Foster19 June 2016 at 12:11

    Black is the new black Fran. nice work!

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  6. MartinC19 June 2016 at 12:47

    Nice, the world is short of highly trained Russians in blCk

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  7. DEZMOND19 June 2016 at 12:54

    they're just 15mm tall? That is ever so small, Fran, don't know how you people manage to paint them!

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  8. Blaxkleric19 June 2016 at 12:58

    Awesome stuff Fran. Your highlights are great and you can see the sculpts detail well despite being black. Tempting, very tempting...

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  9. Jay19 June 2016 at 12:58

    These MiB have been masterfully adorned, my General. Hail Franonia!

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  10. roma91219 June 2016 at 13:17

    Cool looking figures and great reference pictures.

    Cheers, Ross

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  11. Pat Hatt19 June 2016 at 13:50

    They can sure wipe out whatever is in their way. Or would that be make them go up in smoke?

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  12. Da Gobbo19 June 2016 at 14:35

    Well done on the black Fran, a colour I often struggle to get right ;-)

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  13. Russ19 June 2016 at 14:58

    You've done it again Fran, they fit the bill perfectly very nicely done.

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  14. Clint19 June 2016 at 15:10

    very nice old boy. Lots to admire should you ever need a 15mm counter terrorism force.

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  15. Rod19 June 2016 at 15:11

    These are really cool Fran. You're building up quite the modern collection!

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  16. WarRaptor19 June 2016 at 15:13

    Great stuff Fran. What are you gonna give the riders to ride?

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  17. Ray Rousell19 June 2016 at 16:18

    Great work Fran!!!

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  18. Neil Scott19 June 2016 at 16:34

    Cool looking figures

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  19. Michael Awdry19 June 2016 at 17:30

    A fearsome looking bunch, clearly not to be fecked with!

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  20. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)19 June 2016 at 17:48

    Those look just great Fran and deadly!

    Christopher

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  21. Michal DwarfCrypt19 June 2016 at 17:53

    Fantastic brush work! and big apologies! I add this great blog to my list- not to miss any entry :))

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  22. Monty19 June 2016 at 20:23

    Great work, sir!

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  23. DeanM20 June 2016 at 03:01

    Very nice painting on these "bad" guys, Fran :) Say what you will about the Russians, but they are warriors.

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  24. Unknown20 June 2016 at 03:22

    They look properly menacing in all that black Fran. You're going to paint cammo on some of these? Cammo on 28mm is a bite in the arse. Can't imagine attempting it on 15mm.

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    1. The Angry Lurker20 June 2016 at 09:35

      It's not too bad! Follow a plan of sorts!

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    2. Unknown20 June 2016 at 17:01

      My plan would be to stand about two feet away and randomly flick paint on them :0)

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    3. The Angry Lurker20 June 2016 at 22:28

      ....with your skill set these days they would still be stunning cailin!

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  25. The Happy Whisk20 June 2016 at 04:07

    Looking good. They look scary too.

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  26. The Angry Lurker20 June 2016 at 09:33

    Cheers Andrew!

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  27. duffboi20 June 2016 at 10:14

    I'm gaining a new appreciation in the clarity of detail of this hobby of your's, Fran. For these new additions, I admit, I like the sitters, i wonder if their anxious for vehicles. They are the drivers/riders, yes ?

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  28. Rog20 June 2016 at 10:17

    Outstanding work Francis - and a all-new meaning to the concept of "Black Russian".. quite a punch there! ;) Cheers!

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  29. Mark20 June 2016 at 12:27

    I can believe a Russian soldier can smoke through a balaclava. I wouldn't put anything past those guys. The black is a little boring but they came out looking great.

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  30. Zabadak20 June 2016 at 13:13

    Painting figures that are mostly 'black' is tricky, but you'vepulled it off really well.

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  31. Chris C.20 June 2016 at 17:03

    Nice job -- they really look the part!

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  32. Smillie20 June 2016 at 19:44

    Looking great, the basing is a nice contrast to the black uniforms.

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  33. A Beer for the Shower22 June 2016 at 05:02

    They look great! I had to google balaclava. I'm familiar with baklava, but I figured you weren't talking about delicious Greek pastries.

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  34. Paul Howes22 June 2016 at 21:07

    i like e`m all Francis Lee,and great looking bases that make these black boys pop! BB

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  35. Anonymous24 June 2016 at 13:56

    Very cool looking dudes but I sure wouldn't want to meet them on the streets.

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  36. Nick27 June 2016 at 22:05

    1 mistake foto СБУ (Security Service of Ukraine) not Russia !

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  37. Curt28 June 2016 at 23:04

    Some nasty looking characters Fran - great stuff. What vehicles are you going to put the riders on?

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  38. The Angry Lurker29 June 2016 at 12:11

    Russian and tracked I hope?

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  39. fireymonkeyboy4 July 2016 at 14:55

    These are neat, Francis - when did you start up with urban / modern stuff?

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  40. peter6 July 2016 at 21:20

    They look fantastic Fran! wonderfull work on the black!

    Greetings
    Peter

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  41. Anonymous16 August 2016 at 15:20

    good job ! do you think it is easy to match armies army and 15mm modern US Peter Pig ?
    Cheers

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