Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Crooked Dice Tweedy Mattison


Doctor who is not really my thing and so when I picked up the set from Crooked Dice it was mainly for the lovely policewoman figure to use with my 'Not' Hot Fuzz Characters from Hasslefree miniatures. They look a bit naff in comparison now to how much better my miniatures turn out these days. I may go back and strip them perhaps at some point and redo them.

Anyway this has meant he been put by the wayside as a bit. But mooching around for something to inspire me after Christmas I started work on Tweedy. Finished him off last week adding the last few highlights and then the base took some pics in bit of dry weather Saturday afternoon. He'll come in handy for 7TV as he comes under the Department X cast so he can Join Hugo Solomon and Miss Pandora King.

The Alien drones are based and finished but I've forgot I need to satin varnish them so they'll get done and photo'd again for the weekend doh!





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  1. MrLee19 February 2014 at 09:48

    Nice work on him mate. I like the jacket.. looks a bit worn, which is right for someone time travelling through space!

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 16:53

      Thanks very much M R Lee I was going to have a bash at tweed but chickened out.

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  2. The Dark Templar19 February 2014 at 09:49

    Great paint job!

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  3. shintokamikaze19 February 2014 at 10:15

    Great job Simon, I like Dr Who, the old show is the best

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 16:54

      Thanks mate it is indeed. I'm not a huge fan but I enjoy watching it when it is on.

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  4. Clint19 February 2014 at 10:19

    Splendid work on Tweedy. I look forward to seeing the police woman and maybe the re-paint of the other figures to bring them up to date.

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 16:55

      Thanks Clint. the police woman is done she will most likely visit the pot with the others.

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  5. Vampifan19 February 2014 at 10:49

    Excellent paint job, Simon. You've done a first class job on him. I second Clint's request to see you tackle more Doctor Who figures.

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 16:56

      Thanks Bryan, I do like all of CD's other similar figs and they are on the list to get so you my well see them at some point.

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  6. Anonymous19 February 2014 at 11:16

    cool. how have you done the base please, if I may ask?

    (the texture is what I'm referring to, as there doesn't seem to be that great a depth of basing material used, but it's painted up as though there is plenty - er that mightn't make sense)

    is is soft sand or some other basing material?

    cheers.

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    1. Mathyoo19 February 2014 at 16:30

      I'm pretty sure its stippled (by using stiff old brush) milliput. It really comes out great.

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    2. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 16:59

      Thanks Mathyoo. Its basically a thin layer of milliput smoothed on to the top the base. I usually glue the slotter a 1mm or so above the base (well on I do these days on some of my old ones I didn't).

      I smooth it flat with water and an old hobby knife. Then use a kids paint brush dipped in water (shake off the excess) then just press down gentle all over to rough up the surface.

      If you check out Painting Table Saturday just gone you'll see it on the bio chem troops.

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    3. Anonymous20 February 2014 at 11:19

      cheers, to the both of you! i'll give this ago.

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  7. Dave VanDam19 February 2014 at 11:42

    I'm not a fan of Dr Who myself either, but a great paint job on him none the less!

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 17:00

      Cheers Dave. I don't think I'd game with him as the doctor unless it was a special scenario. Tweedy has rules in 7TV so he'll get used in that.

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  8. Schedler Vincent 19 February 2014 at 12:11

    Great job and paint Simon .
    Cheers .

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  9. Unknown19 February 2014 at 12:17

    Very nice work sir, not a fan of the "new" show but he'd make a good civilian.

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 17:03

      Thanks very much Bob. I watched it mostly when Sylvester McCoy was the doctor tbh. I watched all the series with Eccleston in but only sporadically watched the latest two. I have far to much other films and tv to watch I just can't squeeze it all in!

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  10. Zombie Ad19 February 2014 at 12:37

    Looks great, easy to use as a civilian/scientist type in many games

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 17:04

      Thanks Ad that is most likely what he'll get used for or perhaps an objective for a rescue.

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  11. wardy-la19 February 2014 at 13:26

    Nice work!

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  12. Zabadak19 February 2014 at 14:05

    Great paint-job Brummie and I'm sure he does look like one of the Doctors.

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  13. DeanM19 February 2014 at 14:28

    Very cool looking character - I think he even knows he looks cool ;)! Best, Dean

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  14. Colgar619 February 2014 at 14:59

    Ah, he'd look really cool if he was wearing a fez, right :-) ?

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  15. The Angry Lurker19 February 2014 at 15:29

    Great work Simon, I have one of these from a blog giveaway by James Brewerton.

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 17:12

      Thanks Fran. Its a great figure to paint once you get started on him.

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  16. Mathyoo19 February 2014 at 16:32

    Great paint-job, but there has to be something wrong with me, as I can't stop thinking about how neglected that grass is...this doesn't seem too English to me! :D

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 17:11

      LOL Thanks mate. THe trouble with the lawn this time of year. Is that it is water logged and mowing is more likely to damage it as its wet it just sticks to the floor and doesn''t cut well. Kind of pointless young man! :P

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    2. Mathyoo19 February 2014 at 21:36

      How could I know, I'm not English! :D

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    3. Simon Quinton 19 February 2014 at 21:45

      LOL :) well it is pointless cutting it so there you go :D

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  17. Gunrunner19 February 2014 at 19:56

    Top Job!

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  18. Luckyjoe20 February 2014 at 00:59

    Beautiful job. One to be proud of.

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  19. Hobbyworker20 February 2014 at 03:30

    Great work on him... he looks so alive!

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  20. Finch20 February 2014 at 04:19

    Great job, Simon. White can be a tricky color to work with at times but that shirt is spot on.

    I would close with a sonic screwdriver joke but as I'm not really a fan of the show either such an attempt is sadly doomed to fail.

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    1. Simon Quinton 20 February 2014 at 09:03

      Thanks Finch, Yeah my attempt would of failed as well lol. I only know Daleks and Cybermen that is about the extent of my Doctor Who Knowledge

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  21. Obsidian3D20 February 2014 at 17:11

    I've never watched much Doctor Who, but that is a well painted figure sir.

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    1. DEZMOND20 February 2014 at 17:25

      this goes for me too. Simon, I love your new headbanner

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  22. pulpcitizen22 February 2014 at 08:59

    Excellent work on Tweedy sir. :)

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  23. Simon Quinton 22 February 2014 at 11:09

    Thanks very much sir!

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  24. Stephen Haran7 March 2014 at 07:21

    Bravo that man. I'm not much of a who fan but you're paint job is tempting me to order one, just so I can drop him into my IHMN games an freak people out

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