When I bought the
West Wind Productions Biker gang I also purchased the single foot figure that they had titled "Zombie Hunter" and for a whole £2 not a bad addition to my Zombie Apocalypse survivors. It does need to be said that he is slightly larger than the normal 28mm figures, but not overly so and he will fit in with the rest. A one piece casting he is armed, as you can see, with a hatchet or axe and a sawn off shot gun. The gun is a little bit large and a little cumbersome, and has a cartoon feel to it. Personally I don't mind that and he should fit well with the mounted bikers. The dynamic pose will stop me getting any more of him despite the price, as I can see them standing out in a game.
As you can see on the rear view there are no hidden weapons although it is possible he might have something under the jacket if you need to play him that way. I went for a very basic colour scheme. I did try dark blue trousers first but as there are some obvious pockets on his thighs I changed it to a desert tan colour which went well with the Jacket lining and his hair. He really was a joy to paint, just one of those figures that put up no fight with the brush so I am tempted to get a few more from the range, after all the price is right. Given the weapons and clothing this could be quite a versatile figure suited to all manner of escapades from pulp games (maybe he's a crazy Pilot which the Eldrich horrors have driven insane) to Zombie hunting with Biker gang games thrown in for good measure.
Despite having a week off I have managed very little painting as I have been busy baking. To the right we have a fresh cream chocolate cake for a leaving do at work and 3 boxes of rich chocolate fudge, which will be Christmas gifts to my neighbours. The fudge is a variation of my usual recipe with pistachios mixed with the chocolate. In Addition to these I have also managed to bake a Maple and Walnut cake and a Dundee Cake. So while not painting I have not been idle!
That's today's post. I shall blog again on Sunday so until then thanks for reading take care and don't let the brush get dry! All the best Clint
Woof!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like Ric Mayal's Lord Flashheart for Blackadder Goes Forth!
Woof Woof! Is that a paint brush in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me!
DeleteHe looks very different to my Zombie Hunter, Clint and that is all down to the paint scheme. It's funny how paint can totally transform a figure. I like how yours has turned out and I totally get Ray's Lord Flashheart comment.
ReplyDeleteGiven your obvious bakery skills can we expect to see you taking part in the "Great British Bake Off" in 2013?
Britains Bake off thanks but no way. I am not that good.
DeleteAgree a different paint job can alter a figure no end.
Great characterisation. I'm talking of the cake of course. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteI am told the cake was demolished in moments. Knowing the Nurses I work with I am not suprised! Probly just as quick at your job!
DeleteCheers mate.
That is a great looking miniature and a what a cracking paint job; as for the cake - what a talent you are Sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks mate.
DeleteHe looks great, I quite like a few packs of the Roadkill range. mmm those cakes and fudge look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI shall no doubt get a few more from the road kill range. Tanks to You and Bryan for pointing them out.
DeleteSome of th Nurses I bake for should have "Biffa" logos on thier uniforms! Three of them ate half the cake in one sitting!!!! (Before the rest found out!)
That is a great looking figure there Clint and I love the paintjob on it. I am thinking about getting it for VBCW and turning it into a standard bearer. Great looking cakes there too Clint, you have very lucky neighbours
ReplyDeleteI think he would work very well as a standard bearer, good thinking. As for the neighbours being lucky, I feel lucky to have such good neighbours.
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