Another quick post before the weekend is over. Finished off this weekend is Black Canary another Free agent who can be used for both Green Arrow and Batman crews. Black Canary has hidden deployment and has a Sonic Scream attack which uses a template and those affected are rendered senseless as well as taking damage.
I really like the model the only couple of annoying things is again the tactical rock which i've disguised by adding more rubble. The second is the way the arms join the body. Basically they were removed for mould making in an odd way and there was no obvious way of connecting them easily. In the end I glued them on as best I could after some filing. But I then had to pin and fill the gaps after they broke off once first being assembled.
Black Canary is also a member of the Birds of Prey. In the expansion there are some new rules for 'teams' of heroes which won't follow the normal rules for building a crew. I don't know as yet how it works but the images that Knight models have teased so far includes one of picture of the Birds of Prey fighting the Suicide Squad. So Black Canary can join the already done Huntress and Katana. I want to pick up Bat Girl at some point another member of the BoP and also someone who can be in LAW and Batman Crews.
I really like the model the only couple of annoying things is again the tactical rock which i've disguised by adding more rubble. The second is the way the arms join the body. Basically they were removed for mould making in an odd way and there was no obvious way of connecting them easily. In the end I glued them on as best I could after some filing. But I then had to pin and fill the gaps after they broke off once first being assembled.
Black Canary is also a member of the Birds of Prey. In the expansion there are some new rules for 'teams' of heroes which won't follow the normal rules for building a crew. I don't know as yet how it works but the images that Knight models have teased so far includes one of picture of the Birds of Prey fighting the Suicide Squad. So Black Canary can join the already done Huntress and Katana. I want to pick up Bat Girl at some point another member of the BoP and also someone who can be in LAW and Batman Crews.
She looks ace mate. :) Another great addition to your hero crews.
ReplyDeleteI had the same problems with assembling my own Canary, and I feel the arm thing is something that KM should have checked and corrected before release.
I feel the should have had better sockets and the shoulder pads part of the arm.
DeleteThanks dude I forgot to add!
DeleteTotally agreed re: the arms / connections / shoulders. Poor design for a premium priced product.
DeleteNice work Simon, though these break/pinning stories Ref "BMG" are scaring me off from quite a few figures in the range. Good to see Green Arrow's missus all painted and ready for action.
ReplyDeleteThanks dude. Its only the odd one here and there that comes in odd bits.I think it more annoyinh especially when they are quite 2d so really shouldn't pose a problem being cast as a single piece.
DeleteSeriously impressive, especially given all the hassle with the arms - great job Simon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. It happens with some figures clumsiness didn't help. At least when I knocked her over and her arm fell off it was prior to painting!!
DeleteLovely figure!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gordon!
DeleteGood sculpt with a lovely paint job. Sad to hear that such pricey models are such a pain in the rump to put (And keep!) together.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dai. Price doesn't really come into as you can get figures that are cheaper that come in annoying parts. Hasslefree has a couple that. Its part and parcel with the hobby I suppose. Even multi part plastics can be a pain in the ass to.
DeleteI'm not a big fan of multi=part figures, but you've done an ecellent job with this one.
ReplyDeleteCheers Joe. I don't mind them if they go together smoothly or come with sensible joins.
DeleteGreat looking figure Simon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray :) I am very pleased with how she has turned out.
Deletedespite the multipart nightmare (which i hate in metal miniatures) youve done a cracking job dude
ReplyDeleteThanks fella!
DeleteThat is exellent work!
ReplyDeleteHola Amigo
ReplyDeleteBuena pintura
te estas haciendo con todo los super
un saludo
Another very nice addition to the crew!
ReplyDeleteExcellent job Simon. You definitely did this mini justice. Well done! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice, I have no idea who she is
ReplyDeleteWow she looks wonderfull! And that expression on her face is just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter