Well the title tells it all really, I've actually picked my brushes up and started painting figures again, this after a hiatus of nearly a year (due to my then rapidly failing eyesight).I did manage to paint scenery and model buildings though so I haven't been completely idle, though in the last two months I've done little to nothing hobby-related.
To ease back into the painting habit and my regime of doing something towards my zombie project I started with these EM-4 plastic (and some metal parts) sci-fi troopers. They're cheap and cheerful multi-part figures (£2.55 for 5 !) and will serve as the military forces in my campaign.
I chose these first mostly because they're uniformed, which makes painting a lot easier than my horde of other civilian and zombie figures.
In this photo I have zombies, civilians, a hazmat crew and packages of various figures.
Most figures of the figures shown have been undercoated and based, whilst the figures in the bottom right are finished save for their bases.
These were an unexpected gift from a fellow blogger whose name of Bryan must remain anonymous. (He also supplied the Heroclix clown) The boxes in the back contain a lot of figures mostly from Black Cat Bases, which I intend for gangster games.On the same shelf to the right of the above are more figures which were again in various stages of completion (some very nearly finished) which I'd been painting before my eyesight gave out.
They're a mix of Eureka, Black Cat Bases and two or three of whom I can't recall the origin of. I do have an idea how these will be used in my campaign at some point, but not as the "Evil Killer Clowns" we're used to. (As an aside: Is it just me or does anyone else think that there's a strange propensity for clowns to be shown armed with meat cleavers ?)
That's it for another week other than to welcome my latest follower "Chris Stoesen" and as always your comments are both welcomed and appreciated.
I am quite sure at this point, I have no desire to be at a circus when the Zombie Apocalypse strikes.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right, the way most people thiink
DeleteGreat to hear that you're painting again and plenty there to keep you busy. I'm a great fan of Black Cat bases, but sadly all does not seem right there at the moment.
ReplyDeleteClowns should definitely not be allowed meat cleavers! Far too scary.
DeleteI really do like Black Cat Bases, their service is second to none, I do hope they sort out whatever problems they're having.
DeleteClowns are scary enough without cleavers
I'm delighted to hear that you're painting once more. At least, I hope you're enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteAs for the clowns, if not for "evil killer clowns" then what on earth will you use them for? An unusual troupe of vigilantes/superheroes? Paint them as zombies or as statues? I can't think of much else at the moment...
I've never enjoyed painting figures - I always looked at it as a chore that had to be done (no unpainted figures on the table for me) and I painted uniformed figures in lots of about 100 or so at a time.
DeleteI think you've sussed my idea of the clowns too btw.
Clowns with cleavers, it's just wrong! Really glad you are painting again. It says a lot about how your eyes have improved. I am pleased for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Clint, my eyes are significantly better, but I doubt my painting will be !
DeleteGood luck Z!
ReplyDeleteThanks AL.
DeleteSo many Clowns! That's a lot to chew through, you go get them! :D
ReplyDeleteThey'll all get done in time, but the clowns are low on the priority list
DeleteWhoever your mystery benefactor is (Bryan, huh?) he must be a pretty generous guy! Anyhooo, I'm glad to see you've been bitten by the painting bug again. Good for you, Joe.
ReplyDeleteAs for clowns, give him a weapon, any weapon, and he's not only a menace but downright dangerous as well. Everyone knows that clowns are evil, which is why I think you'll be using reverse psychology and making them good guys in your campaign!
My mystery benefactor is truly one of the good guys. I think more hours of daylight have helped my enthusiasm improve.
DeleteClowns I still think are scary and evil, but I do have a storyline for them.
Scary Killer Klowns! It is funny how many have cleavers, there is something brutal about a cleaver. Still, just being a clown is really enough of a weapon.
ReplyDeleteThe military figs you have should make a good uniform force. They are a bit sci-fi (the gatling gun is give away) but they do look cool.
There is indeed something brutal about a cleaver and yes the troopers are a bit sci-fim but they'll work just fine.
DeleteSweet lots going on there. Shall certainly look forward to seeing your military force completed.
ReplyDeleteDammit more frikking evil clowns!
Thanks Brummie, the troopers will probably be the first to be finished and as for the clowns - love'em or hate'em we all secretly want them.
DeleteA lot of miniatures to paint...courage!
ReplyDeleteCleaver er not clowns scary me (like dolls...dolls are evil...)
Courage, yes... and a lot of patience.
DeleteAnimated dolls are scary too !
Great to hear that you are back painting again. Yes, sunlight, there's definitely somethign to be said about it!
ReplyDeleteThanks ZA, I did have a lot of trouble with bright lights too, but all is well again.
DeleteDon't quit dude you are one of the reasons I started my blog.
ReplyDeleteI doubt I'll quit any time soon,
ReplyDeleteWe all have been through some periods where the hobby has been put a bit back. But I am pleased to see the paints getting used again mate!
ReplyDeleteThanks LS, me too, but "results may differ from the illustration"
DeleteWow, this is a hard job! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYou're right and I'll need all the luck I can get.
DeleteNice to hear your back with a brush in your hand Joe, but not them bloody clowns???/ I hate the buggers!!! And apologies I've not visited your blog in a while, for some reason its was gone from my blogroll??? now rectified!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray, clowns will be a while yet and no apologies necessary.
DeleteClowns or the Undead, I'd rather fight walkers.
ReplyDeleteYou need to get those clowns a little car.
A clown car is a great idea
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