Zomtober 2014 - Week 1

Introduction

It's Zomtober again and I've signed up for the challenge.  Since today is a Sunday, I have to show at least one survivor or zombie model, preferably one that was recently painted.  Last year, I presented a little duel each week between a single survivor and one zombie.  I'm going to continue that format, at least for now.

My last post was about the construction of my ballerina zombie - possibly the least threatening such monster I've ever made!  In that article, I promised to show the painted version, so here it is...

The Duel

Ballerina zombie is matched up against Ben, who is an out-of-the-box model from Wargames Factory's "Survivors - The Men" set.  He's not been converted in any way.

Last year, each pair of models in my duels just happened to be figure that I completed at about the same time.  This year, I've tied the bases together by painting them in a matching pattern.

It's an awkward part of zombie folklore: do they remember anything about their former lives?  Some books and films have zombies retaining vestigial memories, or at least atrophied physical skills.  I've chosen to take this approach when hinting that the undead ballerina is still trying to dance.  Indeed, that activity seems to be overwhelming her desire to feed on living flesh, at least for the moment.

So, who will win this duel?  There's not really any doubt in my mind: the zombie doesn't have a chance!  She's too distracted and Ben looks young, fit and prepared to do the deed with a chainsaw.  Let's just hope that he keeps his mouth shut as he carves her up, else he could end up losing by default if he is infected by splattered zombie body parts!

Week 2 is this way -->