In between my weekend chores, grass cutting and other such domestic boredom, whilst watching the Lions, I managed to sneak in a few minis as no-one was looking!
It's a mixed bag, back to Sci Fi from the Napoleonics, from 3 different manufacturers:
First up, my Commander from Armies Army's Neo-Brits:-
This is a quirky figure- perhaps not anatomically correct- but this style is what draws me to these figures, they have a certain charm.
To back him up, another Armies Army mini, toting, as you can see, a vicious looking minigun. Any miniature with a minigun is all right by me! I believe this figure is in power armour, judging by the improved carapace armour and the exo-skeleton support to the legs....
Following that, here is another figure in power armour (I believe), from GZG, one of their latest releases. I saw some of these painted up on Mr. Harold's blog, Clear Horizons (and if you don't follow it yet, do yourself a favour and trip along there- fantastic blog) and it motivated me to trial a paint job. Nice mini with plenty of detail.
Lastly, a figure I've had for a while, primed and based but sadly neglected, from Khurasan, I don't recall which pack, but it's a nice simple paint scheme for a robot- Vallejo oily steel, black wash, oily steel drybrush, and a little white detailing.
So I've assembled them for a group shot, though no-one seems to want to smile for the camera!
There we are then, I'm just off to stoke up the barbecue- lovely weather here in the UK at the moment, so I shall be looking for something frosty to drink while I cover the washing in smoke. Adios Amigos!!
Looking great! I really like that KM robot... I have a bunch primed up but I've also had trouble figuring out how to paint them. I have one in grey as a "ship's robot", but I really like your paint scheme! I might nick that idea :)
ReplyDeleteI also quite like the AA commander!
Hi Harold- if you want to use the scheme, do so with my blessing. I like to think of our little community as a sharing one, and heaven knows I've borrowed enough ideas from others! I think it's great that we can swap ideas and paint schemes- it makes us all better modellers, and I know I've got a lot to learn from you guys out there! Best wishes, and thanks for the kind comments.
DeleteWow! Gunny, these figures are painted super nicely! The Bot's paint scheme is rather cool. If Mr. H. might nick it, then I'll have to adopt it also. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteHiya Jay- Well, you're welcome too! What I've just said to Harold applies to you as well, of course! It won't take you long to paint this figure- dead simple paint scheme! Thanks for the positive feedback! You'll be pleased to know that the BBQ is sizzling away nicely!
ReplyDeleteVery nice all round.
ReplyDeleteQuirky is exactly what it's supposed to be:)
I wasn't that keen on the gzg, which is very unusual for me, however that painting and colour scheme really make me rethink
I also hate to say I really like the KH model
Keith
Hey Keith, thanks very much! I love the style of your minis, so keep on keeping on! I'm currently waiting for my beret and boonie hat guys, and if your new ones come to fruition, I'll be having some of those too! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteLovely job on these, the Commander looks a cracker!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul, I think it has a lot of character!
DeleteI especially love the Khurasan mini, never seen it before?
ReplyDeleteHi Francis! Yes, it's a nice little mini. I've just looked it up, and it's from Khurasan's 15mm DPLS Crew, code no. TTC-2501. Thanks for looking in!
DeleteThey look great mate all of them :D I really like the minigun dude :D
ReplyDeleteCheers Simon. I've just taken delivery of some zombies from 15mm.co.uk, another sideways departure. Just think of the devastation a minigun would make in a horde of shambling Zeds! Pass the ammo.......
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