Sunday 31 January 2016

A bit of this, a bit of that...

Introduction

I've been working away on many projects recently, without really concentrating on any one.  Sometimes I'm finishing off a model that has languished for too long on my paint table, sometimes I'm producing more figures to extend an existing project and some of my output is for new settings that I haven't yet gamed.  Judge for yourself; here's an eclectic collection of models; the only thing they have in common is that they have been completed recently!

The Deora


First up is a card model: this is the Hotwheels "Deora" from Dave's Card Creations.  Whilst the kit is based on a toy, it does represent a futuristic design from the 1960s.  As such, I thought it would be ideal for my long-awaited Captain Scarlet game, though it could also be used in Star Trek or any other 1960s Sci-Fi or Spy-Fi setting.

Note that I've scaled this model up a bit from the downloaded pattern.  I can't remember how much, though I think my version is between 10% and 30% larger than the "out of the box" model.  Also, I've added treads to the wheels to strengthen them, though this isn't visible in the picture above.

Denver


My second offering is "Denver", from Reaper Miniatures.  He's described as a zombie survivor and is clearly based on the character of Columbus from the film "Zombieland".  I've tried to paint this model as he appeared in the movie, though I don't recall him having any luggage there.

Note that Reaper are known for their considerable variations in the size of their (human) miniatures.  "Denver" is bigger than average; I had to place the model on a 30mm base rather than my more normal 25mm.

The Master


Moving on, this is a model of "the Master" from Doctor Who.  The Master has had almost as many different portrayals as the Doctor himself; this version comes from the rather poor 1996 Doctor Who movie where he was played by Eric Roberts.

The model is from Black Tree Design (for some reason, their current website is now "eorbis.co.uk"; this is not a misprint).  As well as a renegade Time Lord, I could see the figure being used as a futuristic VIP, a cult leader or a modern wizard.  Use your imagination to come up with other ideas!

Water Elemental



Next, here is a water elemental, also from Black Tree.  He/she is a single-piece casting and is a very large lump of metal!  For all that, it's a simple piece to paint; I used a base colour and a lot of dry-brushing.  I wonder if I should have picked out the eyes in something different, though?

The water horse is intended for games of 7th Voyage, where it could be part of either heroic or evil casts, or indeed just a hazard of the scenery.  Jason and the Argonauts, beware!

Snow Leopards


To finish, I've just completed a pair of snow leopards for Frostgrave.  The one in front is from Black Cat Bases (although it is described as a "panther" there), whilst the other is from North Star's official Frostgrave range.

All Together


It can be difficult to judge the size of a model from a single picture, so I've included a group shot as well.  From this last picture, you can see just how big is the water elemental.  Note also that "Denver" looks similar in height to the Master, but remember that the former is bending forward whilst the latter is standing up straight.  In reality, Denver is quite a bit taller than "regular" 28mm figures, though not impossibly so.

18 comments:

  1. That's a weird and wonderful collection! All great, but the snow leopards steal the show for me.

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    1. Huh, I thought that the snow leopards were a bit of a hasty job and not quite the standard I would have liked. Oh, well :-) .

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  2. So eclectic and so much fun. The snow leopards are fab.

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    1. They are a bit of a mixed bunch, aren't they :-) ?

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  3. Very nice work dude. I'm sure he has luggage at the start prior to meeting to Tallahassee. An unusual grouping of figures but nice to see them all painted up to such a nice standard. Nice work on the card Deora will look good in some 7TV games :)

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    1. The Deora just screams 1960s sci-fi to me. I'd like to get a few more vehicles like that; I don't suppose anyone knows a source of Thunderbirds cars/trucks/aircraft?

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  4. I like the colour you have used for the elemental and I love the fact it's horse shaped is awesome, I presume on the basis that it was thought by the ancient Greeks that Poisidon had created horses....or maybe cos it looks cool!!

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    1. Yes, horses were sacred to Poseidon so this association of them with waves is quite ancient.

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  5. A nice, eclectic collection of figures and models.

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    1. Thanks, Bryan. I was quite pleased to finish all of the items in this bunch, for various reasons.

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  6. Unusually this is a very diverse output from you C6, good idea getting some projects nearer completion (if indeed they ever are).

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    1. Ah, what do you mean "unusual" :-) ? I'm always doing different stuff, aren't I?

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  7. Nice work C6!
    I love that flatbed pick up!
    Columbus is towing his luggage right before Tallahasee picks him up in his SUV.

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    1. Thanks, Bob. I think you're right about Zombieland; Columbus did have luggage at one point.

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  8. You've been very busy. :)
    Denver is my favourite of the lot, with the snow leopards a very very close second.

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    1. Well, not really that busy. These were built over quite an extended period - but thanks anyway!

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