Been quite a busy week in preparation for my youngest daughter Leila's fifth birthday. We spent yesterday celebrating at Gulliver's Kingdom in Matchlock Bath my feet are killing me but we had an awesome time and the kids had a blast.
Not usually my cup of tea I enjoy superhero movies and books etc but its never been something I've want to game but I have to admit I really enjoyed painting these up. They will be part of some sort of Militant organisation (yet to be named) leading normal soldiers on whatever missions are required. I shall have to get two more of these chaps and use the other heads on them. I think I may have to go back to the Pulp City figures and get back to work on them after Zomtober perhaps also depends on what shiny distractions I pick up next Saturday at the Derby World Wargames show. Say hi if your going and you see me i'll probably be wondering around bewildered as usual and I promise I'll try to take some photos!
Anyway I haven't though of background yet only names so far.
Not usually my cup of tea I enjoy superhero movies and books etc but its never been something I've want to game but I have to admit I really enjoyed painting these up. They will be part of some sort of Militant organisation (yet to be named) leading normal soldiers on whatever missions are required. I shall have to get two more of these chaps and use the other heads on them. I think I may have to go back to the Pulp City figures and get back to work on them after Zomtober perhaps also depends on what shiny distractions I pick up next Saturday at the Derby World Wargames show. Say hi if your going and you see me i'll probably be wondering around bewildered as usual and I promise I'll try to take some photos!
Anyway I haven't though of background yet only names so far.
Codename: Lupine
Codename: X-Bolt
Smart figures. I'll look forward to the photos of the show. Just too far for me to go.
ReplyDeleteThanks buddy. I'll do a post next Sunday of it.
DeleteI see Wolverine and Cyclops are wearing new uniforms now! :)
ReplyDeleteI can see some resemblances :)
DeleteSweet work. I love the faces. Lots of character.
ReplyDeleteThankd dude they really are just cracking sculpts
DeleteGreat work Simon. I really like the colour scheme. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers dude there will be a few mor additions in this colour scheme. I've got some female companion ideas for them.
DeleteGreat paint, Simon. You've brought out the character of both sculpts.
ReplyDeleteLupine looks so angry because "Wolverine" was already taken or because he's now named after a flower? ;) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupinus
Thanks Finch. Lupine by my research is to be 'wolf like' and something I've always associated with wolves. Remus Lupin from Harry Potter for example is the lycanthrope dark arts teacher.
DeleteGlad the kids had a blast. Two splendid figures very well painted. I shall look forward to seeing what you do with their back stories.
ReplyDeleteYes we've all been chilling today. Thanks I shall probablt work out more info on them when I pick up some colleagues.
DeleteVery nice - the green has a cool retro look.
ReplyDeleteCheers Dean. Yes I think so to.
DeleteI want those figures! I just hate the shipping and Exchange rate. I look at other figures I can get cheaper that I want and get more...
ReplyDeleteThey will be out in metal soon hopefully.
DeleteIf you're going to use superheroes alongside regular soldiers then their powers will need to be quite mild, I think. Something like the old Captain America, rather than Superman! But you knew that already...
ReplyDeleteSo, these models are military specialists/civilian "advisers"?
I like to think of them as mildly enhanced humans. Having discussed the background in more detail with Drew. The powers will vary in strength. So these leading a few soldiers will be on the bottom tier. More powerful In than a human but not more powerful than other stronger primes/F.O.Ns
DeleteVery nice and great loo Simon .
ReplyDeleteCheers .
Thanks Vincent ;)
DeleteTwo smart looking figures, and are the feet still hurting???
ReplyDeleteChees Ray. Yes even Monday morning :P Place is built into a steep hillside!
DeleteThese are pretty decent sculpts and your apinting does credit to them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe. They really are just so full of character its really easy to bring them to life.
DeleteNice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks mate.
DeleteI don't want to game super heroes either but they will make for interesting villain bosses.
ReplyDeleteI will give SDZA a try as I will be Alpha/Beta testing the rules.
DeleteI like the unified colour scheme - it hasn't dawned to me they are actually wearing the same type of clothes when I was looking at the resin miniatures! Great choice of colours, subtle and military :)
ReplyDeleteThanks mate. I didn't want yellow/blue or all in black as I though it would look boring. so went for this one instead.
DeleteNice looking figures, well painted Simon.
ReplyDeleteColour scheme is great for leading regular troops.
Thanks. I have some 6 commandos in balaclavas that will be lead by these guys but I need some more heads to convert 2 remain guys. Its zomtober next month so will be doing zombies :D Before the six start. Hoping to clear a few lingering figs this week.
DeleteVampifan is right ... that does look like cyclops and wolverine. ^_^
ReplyDeleteI'm sure its just some weird coincidence. Men in jump suits surely is what it must be ^o^
DeleteVery cool! The resemblances are more than passing! :)
ReplyDeleteNo idea what your on about :P
DeleteHola
ReplyDeleteGrandes minis
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Un saludo
Cheers and Greetings J.D
Deletegreat work mate, they look very 80s
ReplyDeleteThanks thats exactly what I was going for :D
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