tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post4393785523225163095..comments2024-03-18T11:02:36.812-07:00Comments on Fantorical: "Feral Spirits Of Winter And Hunger..."Blaxklerichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-77210299922500290672017-08-31T13:18:30.993-07:002017-08-31T13:18:30.993-07:00Thanks very much Dai. The Wendigo is definitely a ...Thanks very much Dai. The Wendigo is definitely a weird-looking model, and hopefully the airlock will see plenty of tabletop action soon :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-23620660901187525132017-08-31T13:09:55.416-07:002017-08-31T13:09:55.416-07:00Wendigo does look like a weirdo. I like it. Creepy...Wendigo does look like a weirdo. I like it. Creepy and very unnatural. <br /><br />The airlock to no-where.... Mysterious and definitely cool looking. Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-88960321047600046672017-08-31T11:33:09.698-07:002017-08-31T11:33:09.698-07:00Cheers Joe, there seems to be a lot of that about ...Cheers Joe, there seems to be a lot of that about with this particular Sgt Slaughter sculpt :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-10528876483868111592017-08-31T10:57:17.968-07:002017-08-31T10:57:17.968-07:00All good stuff as usual, but I keep thinking '...All good stuff as usual, but I keep thinking 'UMCA' when viewing the Serjeant Slaughter figureZabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-24254458653404384162017-08-31T09:53:07.551-07:002017-08-31T09:53:07.551-07:00No problems at all Steve, no need to comment upon ...No problems at all Steve, no need to comment upon every post if life is in the way :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-22117210725506766492017-08-31T03:11:50.410-07:002017-08-31T03:11:50.410-07:00sorry so quiet, just a busy as heck week here, and...sorry so quiet, just a busy as heck week here, and still behind on everything, just can`t seem to catch myself.<br /><br />love that Wendigo.Stephen Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704275344468801259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-21234250213842206872017-08-30T11:16:31.946-07:002017-08-30T11:16:31.946-07:00Cheers Simon. I'm slowly making my way through...Cheers Simon. I'm slowly making my way through my "G.I. Joe" collection, continually inspired by your own excellent output :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-80427927389420801622017-08-30T09:29:49.094-07:002017-08-30T09:29:49.094-07:00Excellent job on the Wendingo my favourite sculpt ...Excellent job on the Wendingo my favourite sculpt of this creatures is by Blackball games in their Weird War range. <br /><br />Almost there with the Sgt I wasn't keen on him in the adverts as a kid but thought the Sgt and his roughnecks were pretty cool in the movie and comics.Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-64235419163526931542017-08-30T09:28:03.496-07:002017-08-30T09:28:03.496-07:00To be honest Clint I know exactly what you mean. W...To be honest Clint I know exactly what you mean. When I was into Empire of the Dead I picked up a bunch of Steampunk books and they vary massively from sci fi to Victorian themes.Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-55786939713788616472017-08-30T09:23:11.032-07:002017-08-30T09:23:11.032-07:00Twiglet Man! Brilliant that's what it reminded...Twiglet Man! Brilliant that's what it reminded me of.MarkGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931863014281720994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-16942550810796105012017-08-30T08:49:53.879-07:002017-08-30T08:49:53.879-07:00Thanks Andy. I've a handful more "G.I. Jo...Thanks Andy. I've a handful more "G.I. Joe" posts to come over the next couple of weeks!!Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-13755300711425182212017-08-30T08:49:15.119-07:002017-08-30T08:49:15.119-07:00Cheers Wargame Addict. Simple painting targets the...Cheers Wargame Addict. Simple painting targets these days, as otherwise I get swamped (with distractions) and fall badly behind :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-14036260341212670532017-08-30T08:48:23.572-07:002017-08-30T08:48:23.572-07:00Tbh I'm a bit bemused by the "Village Peo...Tbh I'm a bit bemused by the "Village People" vibe, as I didn't think any of them were dressed as a drill instructor. I guess its the shades and the pose; albeit he's been sculpted in the animated series' class Sgt Slaughter pose.Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-39286154328185472582017-08-30T08:43:29.646-07:002017-08-30T08:43:29.646-07:00Cheers Dave. With Major Bludd finished and ready f...Cheers Dave. With Major Bludd finished and ready for posting, I'm just Shipwreck away from this month's aim. Good job too as September's mini-project starts on Friday ;-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-61434801817296384782017-08-30T08:42:34.922-07:002017-08-30T08:42:34.922-07:00Thanks Michael. Sgt Slaughter takes me back to the...Thanks Michael. Sgt Slaughter takes me back to the days of the World Wrestling Federation, and his terrific fights with hulk Hogan and the ultimate Warrior - superb memories!Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-3382035833470456452017-08-30T08:41:26.996-07:002017-08-30T08:41:26.996-07:00Not thought of the Wendigo as a Twiglet Man before...Not thought of the Wendigo as a Twiglet Man before, Clint, but I reckon that's a name which will undoubtedly stick :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-42787253936090115682017-08-30T08:40:29.104-07:002017-08-30T08:40:29.104-07:00Thanks Simon. It was so odd-looking that I simply ...Thanks Simon. It was so odd-looking that I simply had to paint him up straight away :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-46019328613491905612017-08-30T04:00:26.779-07:002017-08-30T04:00:26.779-07:00I like the sarge, he looks awesome so far. Not con...I like the sarge, he looks awesome so far. Not convinced by the Wendigo sculpt myself but not knowing a great deal about N American mystical beasties its hard to judge.Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-25966793120649223702017-08-30T02:56:06.806-07:002017-08-30T02:56:06.806-07:00YMCA comments aside, Sgt S looks great in the typi...YMCA comments aside, Sgt S looks great in the typical 'gung ho' drill instructor pose - my fave out of the three is the airlock though.<br />Great modelling and painting as ever Simon and nice to hear you're on track with your monthly target!The Wargame Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654413349305659155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-7884365323788962672017-08-30T02:23:27.549-07:002017-08-30T02:23:27.549-07:00My favourite has to be the Wendigo, but I can'...My favourite has to be the Wendigo, but I can't help feeling he'd look a lot better painted in matt with just his bloody hands being gloss. <br /><br />I wish Michael hadn't mentioned the Village People because that's exactly what I'm thinking now when I see your Sergeant Slaughter. Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-25493288935289267192017-08-30T01:15:03.484-07:002017-08-30T01:15:03.484-07:00Great work all round Simon, the Joe's seem to ...Great work all round Simon, the Joe's seem to have really clicked for you as you've almost reached your target in the allotted monthDave Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398737478468720431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-45016302465003592912017-08-29T23:47:59.185-07:002017-08-29T23:47:59.185-07:00What a wonderfully bizarre collection Simon. The ...What a wonderfully bizarre collection Simon. The Wendigo is perfectly realised and I really do love your terrain piece too. Sergeant Slaughter is looking awesome, but every time I look at him I can't help but hear the Village People singing. :)Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-28356489796515121342017-08-29T23:07:38.703-07:002017-08-29T23:07:38.703-07:00I find all the Weird Wild west and steam punk very...I find all the Weird Wild west and steam punk very ubfocused as a genre. No two figure manufacturers/companies seem to be working together to make a definitive setting. <br /><br />I do like that figure though.<br />But my absolute favourite is the "Twiglet" man at the top. (I know not really a twiglet man but it does just remind me of those biscuits!)Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308328551615343287.post-67626965742787712892017-08-29T22:43:28.557-07:002017-08-29T22:43:28.557-07:00I have to say that I am not a fan of the Weird Wil...I have to say that I am not a fan of the Weird Wild West genre, but that figure does look nice.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791963346486185268noreply@blogger.com