Tuesday, 9 April 2019

Alien Invasion Cast for 7TV

I picked up the Alien Starter Cast back in January from my local game store Board in Brum I have always love the Otherworldy Invader model who very much resembles Mekon from the Dan Dare strip in Eagle comics from back in the day. I didn't like the heads that came with and needing some extra warriors I ordered 2 sets of Alien Minion Heads 2 as well as an extra pack of infantry.

Next came colour scheme choices which took some pondering but settled for a Purple, white and silver scheme with a green skin for the Aliens.

I have spent the past week or so furiously getting them painting in preparation for a game Thursday just again against my mates undefeated Shiva cast ( they remain undefeated!)

 The Otherworldly Invader or Mekon



 Alien War Leader and War Priest



 Alien Warriors
 Alien Heavy




 Inhuman Servitor



My 40 Rating Cast I used last week with some extras posing as an Alien Mercenary and a Failed Experiment.
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  1. Clint9 April 2019 at 18:06

    They all look good. I am drawn to the "not Mekong" though as I grew up on those comics. More things to buy down the road I am sure.

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    1. Simon Quinton 15 April 2019 at 08:44

      Thanks very much Clint. Same here I only ever read a couple but the character stuck in my mind.

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  2. Zabadak9 April 2019 at 19:12

    You've really pulled off the head conversions (so to speak) and yes he does look like the Mekon.
    Pleased to see you went with the iconic green-skins !

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    1. Simon Quinton 15 April 2019 at 08:44

      Thanks Joe. Luckily the aliens come with separate heads so all it really involved was a bit of filing to ensure a smooth for then pinning them on

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  3. Carl 9 April 2019 at 20:08

    Loves me a bit of Mekon. When I lived in the North West Dan Dare was local to my adopted home town.

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    1. Simon Quinton 15 April 2019 at 08:45

      How awesome. I have seen a suitable Dan Dare figure but need to find some suitable extras to go with him.

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  4. Doctor Merkury9 April 2019 at 21:26

    Love these. They have a very Jack Kirby feel to them, very cool.

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  5. Vampifan9 April 2019 at 22:23

    Looking good, Simon!

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  6. Suber9 April 2019 at 23:38

    Haha, sweet, I love them all, pretty nice, vibrant use of colour!

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    1. Simon Quinton 15 April 2019 at 08:46

      Thanks Suber I love the purple now. I didn't enjoy painting or though it took more coats and layers than I thought it would.

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  7. Michal DwarfCrypt10 April 2019 at 04:22

    Fantastic mini!

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  8. Wouter10 April 2019 at 05:43

    Great choice of colours, very alien and they work excellent together.

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    1. Simon Quinton 15 April 2019 at 08:48

      Thanks Wouter yes I am pleased the cplours mix so well. Only the white I wasn't so sure about to begin with

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  9. Dave Stone10 April 2019 at 08:58

    These look fantastic Simon, the colour choice works really well

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    1. Simon Quinton 15 April 2019 at 08:49

      Thanks Dave they have been blooded so hoping they perform a bit better in the next game.

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  10. Frank O Donnell10 April 2019 at 09:42

    They look fab Simon :)

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  11. Ray Rousell10 April 2019 at 11:12

    Great figures Simon, what's not to like about a bit of purple!

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    1. Simon Quinton 15 April 2019 at 08:59

      Thanks Ray it certainly was a change in pallette for me.

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  12. The Angry Lurker11 April 2019 at 07:32

    Probing for everyone, great work Simon!

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  13. Skully11 April 2019 at 17:23

    Great colour scheme and awesome paintjobs - as always!

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  14. FourEyedMonster12 April 2019 at 16:37

    More purples and greens. Done right! :)

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  15. Jonathan Freitag15 April 2019 at 05:16

    Wow! These are amazing.

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