I'm feeling quite pleased with myself: I finally managed to tidy up and clean my hobby desk! This has needed to be done for at least a month, though probably rather longer in reality. Finally, I'll be able to do some painting again!
The downside of this is that I haven't really done much model-making for a number of weeks. This is especially so for terrain projects, which I tend to work on in my garage. The weather has been so grey, damp and cold during the winter that I've barely ventured down there, even though I have a pressing need to make up some new buildings.
Since I've got nothing new to show right now, I'll have to make do with some of the older stuff in my collection. What better than a horde of zombies to whet some interest :-) ?
So, here's John (the photographer) trying to take a group shot at the recent zombie reunion ("HordeFest 2013"). These are all the finished/complete zombies I have. At least, all the modern ones, as there are medieval/fantasy ones in some of my Hordes of the Things/Warhammer armies as well.
Another shot of the same mob. For the statisticians amongst you, there are 10 zombies in each column, apart from the rightmost - which has 9. Since there are 13 columns, I make it a grand total of 129 zeds. Of course, I have at least another 70 or more yet to make up and paint!
Character Zombies
Even in a horde, there are some models that are a bit more memorable than others. Here are a few of my favourites:
This guy was one of the first zombies I ever painted. I don't think it's that good a job, to be honest. However what makes him special to me is the bag of chips (French fries if you are American) on the ground. Obviously he's found a local takeaway that served him with a "Leg Supper". It's a Scottish joke, probably doesn't translate well...
Sandwich-board zombie is one of my most recent models; you'll have seen him before if you follow my posts.
"You looking at me?" "Who's laughing now!" What more can I say, these guys are great!
Finally, have a nice day!
That is a brilliant collection and nice to see them all horded up :D
ReplyDeleteI'm quite pleased with them myself :-) . Though the earlier models are definitely not as good as my more recent stuff.
DeleteI love to see other folks' zombie hordes. That's a very impressive collection you have, Hugh.
ReplyDeleteIf you're impressed then I take that as high praise indeed, Bryan. Thanks!
DeleteGreat stuff, you've picked out some memorable figures
ReplyDeleteActually I was surprised at how few 'special' zombies I have. Must make some more :-) ...
DeleteLooking pretty good!
ReplyDeleteOr bad if you are a lone survivor at the end of that road................
Ah, it's only a little horde :-) . Nothing that Chuck Norris couldn't defeat with one hand tied behind his back!
DeleteWow very cool horde
ReplyDeleteThanks, though I've seen bigger hordes :-) .
DeleteNice pictures, impressive horde. One technical note. You need to increase the width of your blog, the pictures are spilling over into the side bar.
ReplyDeleteYes, I noticed that the pictures don't always fit :-( . I haven't yet investigated how to change the panel's width, though (you can do that?!)
DeleteGreat looking horde there!
ReplyDeleteI suddenly feel the need to get myself some more zeds!
I keep collecting them for the variety, but I cannot imagine using even this number at the same time in a game!
DeleteEnough there to frighten even the Rep 7 characters.
ReplyDeleteNow didn't I read something about feeding them salt to wake them up? Perhaps the guys can steal a council gritter.
Salt, eh? Like most cures for hiccups, I suspect that is an old wife's tale. Though it could be interesting to let the players try such remedies. Perhaps they'd need to capture a "live" zombie first, so they could try to feed it with salt :-) ...
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