Friday 10 January 2014

More Villains.

 Well here are the things that I started for the Villains bonus round, but did not finish in time. No excuses I dithered and procrastinated and just did not get them done in time. So I finished them and sent the Pictures to Curt anyway a day after. Points wise It has made no difference as I did get the bonus points from the challenge for the Mexican Bandits. But these extra Villains are now finished so no point in not sharing them here.

First off we have an Artizan Designs Mexican Bandit. From the same pack as the other two (Banditos II). As the sculptor had given the figure frayed trousers I decided that he was not the most successful of bandits so gave him simple hat and trousers. I wanted to try out a new Green paint and for no other reason that became his shirt colour. I think he probably stole it from some where. The light blue scarf around his neck is mostly to inject a spot of brightness. I did consider a red scarf but went for the blue as it lifts the figure somewhat.


 Of all three bandits he really was the most fun to paint and has turned out to be my favourite by far. I am sure he will get some table top action in the near future.

Scanning down you will also notice the very last (at least for now) of my Wild West Zombies. These with the others have been very simple to paint. Just base colours and a couple of dark washes. In this case a heavy grey was and a dark brown was. Then just pick out a few details and they are all done.  Honestly they really have been that simple. I was surprised at the fact that people seemed to prefer them to the bandit, as they really were just so easy to paint and that I spent more time on the Mexican than all 4 of those put together. Still it is not my place to decide what others like or dislike and I was happy with each and every comment.

The analogue-hobbies painting challenge has been a fantastic incentive to get things done. It has meant I have spent at least an hour each and every day (except strangely Yesterday) painting prepping and basing figures. The results from all over the globe are impressive so I would recommend checking it regularly as there are several new posts each day.

That is where I will leave it today, thanks for popping by and I hope to see you again soon.

All the best Clint


18 comments:

  1. More excellent figures, well done!

    My first reaction was that the green shirt was odd, but on reflection I decided this was simply because I've not painted any Old West figures with green clothing. I'm not sure why this should be so...

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    1. I also have not painted Wild west figures in green very much. But I realised that as Green Uniforms were used in the Napoleonic period they must have had the knowledge to dye materials green.

      But in films you mostly see browns blues and greys.
      Thank you C6. I have to agree with you Green does seem odd but I think it works.

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  2. Excellent painting on the bandito and the zombies. I have those Foundry zombies but haven't got round to painting them. I do like the look of the Artizan Designs figures, so I'll check out their webstore.

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    1. Don't get too sidetracked you are the "Chief Zombie Wrangler" and while I think you might enjoy some Wild West shoot out fun I do so admire the fact that you are (in)famous for your zombie shenanigans. But Artizan do make lovely figures.
      Thanks Bryan.

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  3. Good looking villain sir, I reminded of badges?

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    1. Badges? I don't follow young man.

      But thank you kindly for the comment.

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  4. You know how much I like your Wild West Zombies. For some reason I love the idea of them in a game.

    Here's why I haven't been around. We've had temperatures of 40 below zero and we have no Central Heat in our home. Also the pipes in our house have burst and we have been without water for 6 days. Also the car won't start and I have to walk 1/2 mile in freezing weather to get food.

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    1. Oh that's harsh. WE have been having reports of the weather there this side of the pond. All I can say is take care stay as warm as you can and that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.

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  5. Nice additions. I love the scheme for the final Mexican its interesting to see one in different clothing to the normal stereotypes you see in the movies.

    The zombie gunfighters look great I hope we see them in some sort of game report in the future.

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    1. No zombies in the immediate future. But deff in the far future.

      I was please with the Mexican the colours just worked for me.
      Thank you Simon.

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  6. Very nicely done there Clint and I think they are lovely additions

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  7. Nice looking villains, their faces are really nice...and scary...

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    1. Thank you Phil. I do like the way the zombies eyes came out... pure luck you understand but I'll take it.

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  8. Good looking figures but I feel the Mexican is a wannabe bandit, he looks so clean cut to me and I think he probably ripped his own trousers in an effort to fit in! The zombies I really like too and are fit for purpose.

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    1. Thank you Joe. I think the Mexican bandit just has an eye for fashion.

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