(http://www.hfminis.co.uk/shop?product=tony-%28b%29~hfa058&category=miniatures~modern-adventurers) I picked up the box set of "Zombie Hunters" a few weeks back when I was doing all the overtime. Anyway I finished him this morning. I just have to tidy up the base edge and varnish him. I wanted himto have a "Ganger" feel so I went for a mix of military and ploice equipment and some more "street" clothing colours. My main reason for finishing him this week was in response to my character (Vonda) in Shelldrakes Play by Blog game. (http://zombiewargame.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/pbb2-after-action-review.html) Vonda might or might not survive, that being the case I wanted to be ready to roll with another character straight away should I need to. There may or may not be a link between the two characters, that has yet to be determined. But it's also nice to paint a single figure especially when I have been batch painting as with the Asakaris (last post). Also being a larger scale it is so much easier to add detail.
I am particularly fond of Tony's trousers with the stripe down each side. To me this gives it a sports apareal feel to the clothing which adds to the "Street" feel of the figure which I feel it needed to take it away from a paramilitary figure. It is clear that this figure has looted a set of police armour and has stocked up on ammunition for the two submachineguns he carries, one in each hand. This may not be the best tactic against a horde of zombies, but it will make him feel good. (And make a lot of noise which in turn will attract more Zeds!) So Maybe Tony's not that bright afterall, only time will tell. I shall enjoy painting the other Zombie hunters in the pack if they are as nicely sculpted as Tony. (I've had a look and they are)>
That's it for Today. Tuesday will be my next post. So enjoy the rest of the day and talk again soon. All the best Clint
That's an interesting paint scheme, Clint. I've never seen Tony painted as an African/American but it works well. Job's a good 'un!
ReplyDeleteCheers Mate. I saw no reason not to paint him as an African-American. In fact to me it seemed the "right" thing to do.
DeleteHah, I have to paint mine too, then we can be siblings :O
ReplyDeleteNO! Mathyoo and Vonnie related!!!! JK. Yeah get Tony done he's a joy to paint.
DeleteThis looks pretty good!
ReplyDeleteYou have created a whole new mini just by the paint alone. Well done.
Looks amazing!
Thanks. It just goes to show how different you can make a figure with just paint alone.
DeleteGrrat figure Clint, he really is armed up to the teeth!!
ReplyDeleteMake that Great!
DeleteThanks mate. He only has two guns though. He could do with some kind of melee weapon as back-up if you ask me! But I do take your point, so perhaps I am being perdantic!
DeleteI keep meaning to get this set. Nice work on this figure mate I love what you've done with the Gangster using the sports clothing is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI was driven by the sculpt. I thought the shorts looks like some kind of sports wear so I painted it as such. Once I had the shorts painted, the rest of the colour choices just fell into place.
DeleteGood job, I gotta get some of those figures.
ReplyDeleteThe figures are really nice sculpts, I doubt you'd be disapointed.
DeleteGreat figure and paintjob on it. It has that Walking Dead vibe to it too
ReplyDeleteThanks PK, comming from you that is a compliment indeed.
DeleteI like the way you painted him, nice bright colours. Most people usually don't paint him as an African American due to him being based on Ed from Shaun of the Dead. But he looks good.
ReplyDeleteI do preer the non helmeted version, but he is still pretty cool.
If I get another Tony he will no doubt get a very different look. I also prefer no helmets, but I purchased the box set of Zombie Hunters which meant it was not my selection choice. Cheers Adam.
DeleteOutstanding characterisation. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Irqan. I shall undercoat another zombie hunter tomorrow. (Grant most likely, I have a different "look" in mind for him as well.)
DeleteVery inspirational painting him up as an African/American.
ReplyDeleteHe's a great sculpt that you've done great justice to.
Thanks Joe. I really appreciate you saying so.
DeleteGreat figure and paintjob on it.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thanks Capt.
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