Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Pulp City Dr Mercury

After playing my first game of Pulp City a few weeks back I got spurred on to starting up my first few heroes to game with. Sorting through what figures I have in my collection I have seem to have a fair few members from the Heavy Metal faction.

Dr Mercury, Iron Train, Lady Cyburn and Nuclear Jones to name them. I have no idea how well they would work together yet as the new cards haven't been released. I will probably get a few more characters to flesh out the group and give me some more playing options. I think Nuclear Jones shall be next on the list to be painted.

I hadn't really browsed the Pulp City site much apart from the store. But I was searching for some pics the other day for reference material and there is a wealth of awesome background for the characters and denizens of Pulp City Dr Mercury's background is pretty awesome in itself and it inspired me to paint him up first. Click Me to Read More.. If you interested in any of the characters or faction have a click of the tags on the site there are some fantastic tales.







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  1. Blaxkleric28 April 2015 at 20:26

    Whilst trying hard not to sound like a broken record, Simon, that is a cracking paint-job and really does look like the model is made out of flowing mercury. Any chance you can let a humble painting Padawan know how you created that effect please?

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    1. Simon Quinton 28 April 2015 at 20:43

      Thanks very much! Quite simple really. I just Primed with Army Painter chainmail. Washed all over with Army Painter blue tone. Left it to dry then highlighted/layered GW mithril silver (old hex pots). After that I just add a bit of the blue tone in the creases on the muscles and bits where I though should be shaded a bit more. The single Eye was a bit of an experiment which i'm leaving for now.

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    2. Simon Quinton 28 April 2015 at 20:44

      Its probably coming across as shinier than it is in the pics as it being a bright metal its reflecting a bit but I suppose thats the point :)

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    3. Blaxkleric28 April 2015 at 20:52

      Thanks Simon. I'll be giving that recipe a try when next I have to.

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  2. DeanM28 April 2015 at 20:46

    I thought the same as Blaxkleric - mercury or better sounding Quick Silver. The pose and all.

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    1. Simon Quinton 28 April 2015 at 20:47

      I think a lot of the range are what you could call 'inspired' by a lot of popular comic heroes. :)

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  3. danny28 April 2015 at 20:49

    Hola Amigo
    Que buena mini y pintura me gusta
    un saludo

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  4. pulpcitizen28 April 2015 at 21:03

    Very cool mate, and he has turned out well - kudos. :)

    I can't wait to crash into battle against your team with some suitable opponents of my own. :)

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    1. Simon Quinton 28 April 2015 at 21:18

      Thanks dude. Need to decide on how to do mr Jones next.

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  5. mattblackgod28 April 2015 at 21:31

    Sweet. Great brush work.

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  6. styx28 April 2015 at 21:54

    One of my favorite figs....

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    1. Simon Quinton 30 April 2015 at 19:18

      Pretty cool mini isn't he It took me ages to decide on the bladed hand over the hammer one.

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  7. Ray Rousell28 April 2015 at 22:29

    Cool paintjob, love the blue effect.

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    1. Simon Quinton 30 April 2015 at 19:20

      Cheers quite easy to achieve with the AP tone paints.

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  8. Vampifan28 April 2015 at 23:16

    Very cool and stunning paint job, Simon. The blue tone really makes the figure pop.

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    1. Simon Quinton 30 April 2015 at 19:21

      Thanks Bryan I want the blue to make him seem more electonic rather than just washing with a black ink if you know what I mean.

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  9. Christian Torrent28 April 2015 at 23:31

    Once again a fantastic paint job!

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  10. Scottswargaming29 April 2015 at 02:32

    Nice job... cant help wonder if someone has nicked his surf board though!

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    1. Simon Quinton 30 April 2015 at 19:22

      Thanks lol yes he'd be pretty good. Most likely part of the inspiration behind the sculpt.

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  11. Unknown29 April 2015 at 03:12

    Really great metals on him Simon!

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  12. Bullcher Feb29 April 2015 at 07:27

    Love the paint job. Good work sir.

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  13. Colgar629 April 2015 at 08:52

    Hmm, a man made of liquid metal? What could go wrong :-) ?

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    1. Simon Quinton 30 April 2015 at 19:24

      Indeed! just needs to be careful when wondering around a smelting works :)

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  14. Clint29 April 2015 at 18:20

    While I recognise that you have done a very good job of painting the figure I can offer no help about superheroes, as I know nothing about them.

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  15. FourEyedMonster29 April 2015 at 18:57

    Nice job with the figure and a good choice on your current banner. I love that drawing of Mrs Peel.

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    1. Simon Quinton 30 April 2015 at 19:26

      Thank you good sir! Its off one of the comics I think. I erm borrowed from google on one of my inspiration searches :)

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  16. Finch30 April 2015 at 01:23

    I too like your new banner.

    Cool mini. Great use of metallics.

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    1. Simon Quinton 30 April 2015 at 19:34

      Thanks and Thanks Finch. I was quite pleased never really used silver in such a big quantity before.

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