Unit Series: SMLE Mk 3

[Gary Childress]

4/11/09

First up: Colonial Rifleman circa 1920s-1950s. At Civ scale can be used as Pakistani, Indian, African, or Middle Eastern colonial infantry for the British, Italians, Germans or other European colonizers.

DOWNLOAD COLONIAL RIFLEMAN HERE

4/11/09

African colonial rifleman circa 1920s-1950s with Fez. A second flavor of colonial rifleman for North, East or West African colonies of Britain, Italy, Germany or France.

DOWNLOAD AFRICAN COLONIAL RIFLEMAN HERE

4/13/09

British Rifleman circa 1920s-1930s. Most particularly he could be used for the early part of World War II 1939-1941 as he uses the SMLE Mk 3.

DOWNLOAD BRITISH RIFLEMAN HERE

4/14/09

Indian Rifleman circa 1930s-1960s. Can be used as World War II unit and later. Dressed for jungle or desert fighthing.

DOWNLOAD INDIAN RIFLEMAN HERE

4/15/09

Arabian rifleman circa 1900-1930s. Requested by Steph.

DOWNLOAD ARABIAN RIFLEMAN HERE

4/15/09

Australian Rifleman circa 1920s-1950s. Dressed for jungle or desert combat. Makes a good companion for Bjornlo's Austalian Bren Gunner. Thank you Bjornlo for his excellent slouch hat.

DOWNLOAD AUSTRALIAN RIFLEMAN HERE

4/16/09

Punjab rifleman circa early 1900s. Requested by Steph.

DOWNLOAD PUNJAB RIFLEMAN HERE

Thank you Vuldacon for sending me a new setup file for 240x240 pixels.

 

[sum_aar_jam]

Awesome Unit!! I love the cock action after every shot. I even love how the unit tilts his head back while he cock the rifle. Just adds lots of realism to it.

 

[Steph]

Very well done!

 

[Redback]

Wauw! I like this one...very nice!

 

[CiaranB123]

Awesome unit! Is the run anim faster in game? It seems a bit slow

 

[Gary Childress]

Awesome unit! Is the run anim faster in game? It seems a bit slow

Thanks.

Yes the run is quite a bit faster in game. Unfortunately previews run all animations at the same speed when using a single preview. The separate FLCs themselves are several different speeds in game.

 

[Ozymandias]

Your focusing on a "weapons system" for each of your packs is quite interesting.

Oh, and a very nice unit, too

,

Oz

 

[Gary Childress]

Your focusing on a "weapons system" for each of your packs is quite interesting.

Oh, and a very nice unit, too

,

Oz

I figure I can get 2-4 units out of each weapon in my arsenal. And considering I probably have close to 50 different weapons all told I have a long way to go.

 

[Ozymandias]

I figure I can get 2-4 units out of each weapon in my arsenal. And considering I probably have close to 50 different weapons all told I have a long way to go.

" " indeed. Then again, figure maybe 5-6 units/weapon, so that's "only" 250-300 units

Have Fun ,

Oz

 

[Vuldacon]

Looks Very Good Gary... well animated actions

 

[Gary Childress]

Next unit in the SMLE series has been posted.

 

[Ozymandias]

You know, I've always had a weak spot for a fez ...

Very fluid movements, especially in the Run anim. Fine work

Best,

Oz

 

[Steph]

The weapon may not always be a SMLE, but should be close enough

Egyptian WWI infantry

Arab WWWI nfantry

Punjab WWI infantry

Senegalse tirailleur 1916

Perhaps you could also use it for earlier units. this is a reference for Egyptian fellah, 1883. Doesn't it remind you something ?

 

[General 666]

Fantastic ,Gary ! You strike again. I love your generic units. Real Multi-Purpose Soldiers ...




Steph: Your preview for the Senegalse Tirailleur 1916 is not showing up.

 

[Blue Monkey]

It's very nice to see Indian units getting made for the industrial & modern eras. Thank you.

You know, I've always had a weak spot for a fez ...

"Ain't never gonna do it without the fez on..."

 

[Ozymandias]

"Ain't never gonna do it without the fez on..."

 

[Gary Childress]

It's very nice to see Indian units getting made for the industrial & modern eras. Thank you.

"Ain't never gonna do it without the fez on..."

You're welcome Blue Monkey. I'm trying to follow a bit in Topgun's footsteps and do some units for some of the less represented cultures.

@ Steph: I will try to do one or two of your pics if I get around to it. Unfortunately I don't have a hat like that worn in your first pic but the rest of the pics may be doable.

 

[Gary Childress]

Next edition of the SMLE unit series has been posted.

 

[Ares de Borg]

Looking good! Do you have plans for another WW2 tommy?

 

[Gary Childress]

Looking good! Do you have plans for another WW2 tommy?

Theoretically I intend to do every conceivable unit I have the props for. In reality and practicality I don't know what I will be able to get around to in my finite existence upon the earth or when I will get around to them.

I intend upon revisiting a few weapons I've already done because I've refined my technique since doing those weapons sets. For instance the Garand and Mauser 98 will be redone at some point along with all my Japanese weapons.

I've been working almost all evening on another SMLE Mk3 unit but have had several setbacks due to problems with shadows appearing incorrectly in the animation. Sometimes I can crank a unit out pretty fast and other times it takes a few tries to get it reasonably right. I find that I work most effectively just doing whatever comes upon my whim. If I try to set a game plan I always end up deviating from it. That's why I haven't done any more unit polls in a while.