Hawkman is another miniature I finished at the same time as AC Batman (Previous post). I had intended to attend the Animosity tournament with a new Birds of Prey list of Batgirl, Katana and both Hawk man and Hawk Girl. Only getting distracted by some of the new Suicide boxed set models changing my Crew preference at the last minute. Another wonderful mini easy to assemble. I had to way down the base as the wings make him a bit top heavy. I think he should've had the Large trait and been put on a 40mm base personally. The recent FAQ Knight models have released have introduced changes to the Birds of Prey Team in a tournament setting. Whoever you choose as boss gains +1 Willpower, Reinforced Gloves (double stun damage) and the Leadership trait. Which is a nice touch as there girls leaders are quite soft and squishy really. I think it should be added to the team rules permanently rather just at tournaments. It gives a nice boost to Black Canary and Batgirl if they are in charge.
The Hawks special fly high rule has taken a blow in the latest FAQ as well they have introduced a new trait called 'unnatural flight' which means when the return they can no longer use there basic move distance on the return to the table. Meaning they can't strike then fly off in the same turn. Will have to rethink the strategy with them both now.
Another great looking mini mate, really nice work on the wings :)
ReplyDeleteThanks dude. Just dry brushing and washes
Delete"Gordon's alive?"........wrong movie?
ReplyDeleteDiiiiiiive!!!!
DeleteNice brushwork on the wings mate, yeah it looks like it could be very unstable due to the weight of them!
ReplyDeleteThanks dude. Its not bad really. I've still added some spare bits of metal tags to the underside of the base just in case.
DeleteGreat stuff Simon on a model that looks very top-heavy. What did you use to weigh Hawkman down? Lead shot?
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon, Just some spare bits of old tags/sprue. Its pretty well balanced tbh. Probably more in danger of being dropped or knocked over by clumsiness.
DeleteA cracking figure and paint job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Clint!
DeleteA great paintjob on a nice mini. You managed to capture the comic vibe on this one very well.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much I kind of just copied the colour scheme from Hawkgirl but change the helmet from yellow to a gold.
DeleteOooh...lovely job on a fab fig!
ReplyDeleteCheers Gordon :)
DeleteWow! Those wings are stunning.
ReplyDeleteGreay work mr Simon!
ReplyDeleteCheers Michal!
DeleteQuite a stunning figure; great brushwork as always.
ReplyDeleteCheers Joe they have some real stunners in the range.
DeleteLovely work, you should be chuffed with him. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Unnatural Flight nerf was a blow, especially as Cyborg and Starfire are similarly good in close combat but don't have it.
Thanks buddy. Yeah I will just have to relearn how I use them and yes I feel they should also get this trait as well.
DeleteI like the irregular colour on the wings; looks very natural.
ReplyDeleteCheers its what I was aiming for.
DeleteAs the others said, the wings make the mini stand out, the whole guy looks great!
ReplyDeleteCheers Suber :)
DeleteYet another great job Simon. Love the way the wings turned out as well as everything else about him. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks fella. I really enjoyed painting this one quite a fast turnaround on this one.
DeleteTaking out isolated characters is what they're for now. Specifically snipers. They can also grab unguarded objectives and simply threaten all over the place.
ReplyDeleteDon't fly high unless there is a definite target you want to get to early. Save it for later shenanigans.
Looks ace dude.
Thanks Kieron yes I would have to agree. I think if I was using him with Hawk Girl then i'd have a crack at small clumps of henchmen.
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