Sunday 12 March 2017

Studio Miniatures Norm (Daryll)


First up off the paint bench in a while is Norm from Studio miniatures aka Daryll Dixon. This is a lovely sculpt I really like how the crossbow has been cast. My only issue with it was the straps either snapped off or didn't cast properly and I didn't notice upon arrival from the Kickstarter that was done a couple of years ago. I've replaced it with some paper fold in half then trimmed to the right width then coated in superglue.





I hope to finish get another couple done from the kickstarter as I am enjoying the current season of the Walking Dead.

38 comments:

  1. That is a great job Simon and well done on replacing the straps, I need to check mine now.

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    1. Thanks Michael. Its between the body and the bag that they were missing.

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  2. I'm a big fan of Daryl. Great figure, Simon.

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  3. Yup he looks the business alright!
    I agree this season is back to its best

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    1. Cheers dude! I have enjoyed all of it pretty much. I find the waiting the hardest bit each week its much better when I can watch it in chunks!

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  4. A wonderful miniature, not only because of the pose, but he also looks like a very clean cast.
    You did a great paintjob on him too.

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    1. Thanks very much. Yeah the casting was pretty good tbh it was just the straps not casting or perhaps they were damaged at some point as I can't imagine them being very thick.

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  5. Nice mini. You did a nice job painting him

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  6. Very nice work as always mate. He looks excellent. :)

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  7. Really nicely done, but it's not helping me resist the Mantic game.

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    1. I am trying my utmost hardest but thankfully I have probably most the cast in metal already so its a bit easier in that regard.

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  8. Wow mate I really like this one!

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  9. Hey, that's a really good job! Thumbs up!

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    1. Thanks Suber I felt a little rusty painting 28mm have been used to the 35mm figures in Batman

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  10. Great paintjob on Daryl Simon!

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  11. Great representation of Darryl

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    1. Thank you Joe. Its one of the best that have been done so far I feel.

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  12. Great work and nice salvage job on the strap. I gave up on TWD long ago but always liked the Darryl character.

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    1. Thanks Michael. I am glad it work out as well. I must remember to use paper in the future as I have some conversions planned that require some packs adding.

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  13. Nicely done Simon! The more I see of these Studio Miniatures, the more I am drawn to them. The excellent brushwork certainly helps!

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    1. They really have some fab minis some can be a little small. I have one of the Z Squad packs and thou nicely sculpty they are a fraction smaller than most of the single figures.

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  14. Splendid stuff Simon. You really are putting out some very nice minis this year.

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    1. Thanks dude. Glad you like it. I have some more coming soon.

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  15. Nice work mate! Yeah I'm enjoying the new season again. Just finished playing the Mantic game against one of my mate's just now as it happens :).

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    1. Thanks Christian. I am loving this season its been brutal. Negan you got to love and hate him at the same time!

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  16. Great work on this one ... only a Daryl look alike can pull off looking macho as well as have angel wings on his jacket. ^_^

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