Introduction
Right, so Zomtober 2023 is in progress and my self-appointed goal for this event is to finish off one survivor and one zombie model each week, presenting them as a 'duel' on the Sunday. This week it's going to be a day early because I'll be busy all day on Sunday - so here's a Saturday duel instead!
Alicia vs. "Shirley Temple" Zombie (STZ)
My pairing this week sees "Alicia" facing off against "Shirley Temple" zombie? I've given the zombie this name because of her flowing golden locks and short stature - she has a (slight!) resemblance to the famous child actress. STZ has lost one hand and at least part of her clothing, though her tartan miniskirt seems to have survived. She's also carrying some shopping bags; I imagine that these are an indicator of the last thing she was doing before becoming infected.
Alicia looks like a fit, healthy woman, perhaps in her 30s or 40s. She's dressed in decent, comfortable clothes and seems completely at ease with the situation - or perhaps she is day-dreaming and hasn't noticed the zombie approaching? Alicia also has a pistol, though she hasn't raised it yet.
This picture from behind shows just how ragged is STZ's top. It (and the missing right hand) suggest a significant trauma in her recent past. Is that - and her waif-like frame - a significant disadvantage if it comes to a physical struggle?
Both models are straight builds from old, Wargames Factory sets - the Female Survivors and Zombie Vixens (sic!) kits. Although that company is long gone, I believe Warlord Games own the moulds now and still produce the sprues.
Conclusion
What happens next? Is Alicia just sizing up the situation, ready to shoot or run as appropriate? Or has she been caught unawares, in the middle of an unrelated train of thought? Will the lack of a right hand (and the use of her left hand to hold shopping bags) hinder STZ's attack? Indeed, will STZ even attack Alicia - the zombie seems to be heading in slightly the wrong direction? If Alicia freezes on the spot, will STZ fail to notice her and just carry on down the street?
As always, I'd be delighted to hear your thoughts on the matter!
Good stuff, Colgar6. I too get the impression Shirley's interests lie elsewhere than Alicia - perhaps she has a tin or two of brain soup in those shopping bags - lovely work on the design of the front bag btw. Perhaps if Shirley does change her mind, Alicia looks in position to simply club her in the head with the butt of her pistol..?
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of "brain soup" before. It doesn't sound very appealing.
DeleteThe front of the shopping bags is just a few squiggles to break up the otherwise monotone colour. Works well, doesn't it :-) ?
Another great pairing & I will give this one to Alicia. I can almost hear her now..."What's in the bag! Bi----Zom!"
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terry! I think you're right - Alicia has this one all day long.
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