This large-sized 28mm “Wizkids” model of Solomon Grundy is
my second submission for Zomtober 2014. The pre-painted plastic miniature is
number 73 from the “Heroclix” DC Hypertime range.
After initially undercoating
the model with “Citadel” Abaddon Black, I applied a few layers of “Vallejo” Heavy
Bluegrey to the figure’s shins, hands and face. I then simply washed these areas
of undead skin with the “Citadel” Shade Nuln Oil. I painted the model’s footwear
with “Vallejo” Heavy Sienna. Because I wanted to make the large wooden tree
branch stand apart from the zombie’s big shoes, I gave that a coat of an old
OOP pot of “Citadel” Dark Flesh. Both areas were then washed with Agrax Eartshade.
I then simply dry-brushed more Dark Flesh over the club.
BATMAN AND ROBIN LEAP FROM THE BATMOBILE TO FACE THE ZOMBIE, SOLOMON GRUNDY |
Solomon’s hair and
shirt were originally just painted with “Vallejo” White and washed with “Citadel”
Nuln Oil. But as the two areas bordered one another so closely, especially at
the back of the model, I decided to apply a “Citadel” Agrax Earthshade wash to
the shirt, and dry-brush more “Vallejo” White across his hair.
These two “Mongoose
Publishing” models of Judge Death will be my fourth (and fifth) submissions for
Zomtober 2014. I wasn’t planning on painting any more miniatures from the Judge
Dredd Miniatures Game range after all the ‘fun’ I’ve had this year with some of
their Judge sculpts. But as I want my models for this splendid Undead
painting event to be zombie characters rather than run-of-the-mill
brain-eaters, the Deadworld Judge fits the bill admirably.
Solomon Grundy is a big brute, isn't he? He towers over Batman and Robin. I do like him. Good choice on picking Judge Death. I look forward to seeing him finished.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vampifan. I sometimes don't think you appreciate the scale of some of the "Heroclix" models until you do some sort of comparison shot. Grundy is a big beastie. I'm a bit sceptical about painting Judge Death because of the issues I've had with Mongoose sculpts before but he does look a very nice model. Not too sure about his spirit form but that should be quite straight forward to paint :-)
DeleteHe's a big brute! Nice job dude!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing Judge Death painted.
Thanks Bob. Much appreciated. Hopefully be able to have a WIP of Judge Death when I post up my finished Living Mummy.
DeleteNice job mate. He looks great! Looking forward to see JD finished.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Simon. I don't think the pictures do him justice but he's certainly now better-looking than the ghastly pre-paint :-)
DeleteThat Judge Death is a great sculpt!
ReplyDeleteGreat work on Solomon, is he really that big vs Batman in the comics? (Not normally a DC fan)
Many thanks indeed. The Solomon model is just about right when it comes to scale with Batman etc. The story goes that when he was murdered he fell into a swamp, and gained his bulk by absorbing part of it.
DeleteLooking forward to seeing the Judge Death painted, it'll give me a.boot to get mine done.
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the best things about these blogs. You see what other people are painting and thin 'I've got one of them somewhere' and the next thing is you're painting it :-) Let me know when you start and we can compare notes - I'm not a fan of Mongoose's mini range but this one looks okay.
DeleteNice job - batman & robin are up against it I think.
ReplyDeleteSolomon's a big beastie indeed. Hopefully we can get him on the tabletop soon and get a Batrep or two out of him. Thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated.
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