"It's -- alive! Heaven help me -- It's alive!" |
This 28mm
plastic “Wizkids” model of Frankenstein’s Monster is miniature number 10 from
the Amazing Spider-Man Marvel “Heroclix” range. Mary Shelley’s creation made
his first appearance in the ‘Marvel Comics Universe’ by featuring in
writer/Editor Stan Lee’s September 1953 issue of “Menace”. Despite the horror
character’s somewhat crouched pose, the figure still stands at an impressive
43mm in height.
Because this
miniature’s pre-paint was thick enough I didn’t need to undercoat the figure at
all and instead simply applied a layer of “Vallejo” Heavy Blue directly onto
the creature’s trousers. This area was then washed with some “Citadel” Asurmen
Blue. Frankenstein’s fur-jacket was painted using a combination of “Vallejo”
Heavy Sienna and “The Army Painter” Strong Tone Quickshade. Finally I
painted the monster’s skin with “Vallejo” Heavy Bluegrey, before giving it a
healthy wash of “Citadel” Nuln Oil.
"DC Comics" WIPs - Both Joker and Sergeant Rock still require quite a bit of painting time |
Unfortunately not only did this make the miniature look
extremely messy. But despite my best efforts I simply couldn’t just ‘pick out’
each thread without the brush tip occasionally straying elsewhere. In the end,
and for my own personal sanity’s sake, I decided that enough was enough, and
actually purchased a second model in order to
start again. Ultimately however, I have simply repainted the monster’s grey
flesh with “Vallejo” Heavy Bluegrey and once again washed the areas with “Citadel”
Nuln Oil. Before leaving the brutish creation well enough alone…
Having completed a “Marvel Worldwide” miniature I have
also been progressing more “Heroclix” figures from the company’s “DC Comics”
ranges. My Clayface is now almost finished, and simply needs a brown wash and
his yellow eyes to be ‘dotted in’. Whilst both my Joker and Sergeant Rock have
quite a considerable way yet to go.
I have also managed to separate the main colour areas on
these three D-Rangers by “Nexus Miniatures”. Helios, Galicia and Joey all bear
a striking resemblance to the Colonial Warriors Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer
from the 1978 American television series “Battlestar Galactica”.
Good to see you finally finished "Frankie", and a god job you've done on him sir. The other three are also progressing well, and the Colonial Warriors look like they could be good once finished. Now if we can only keep you on track..... perhaps we should ban you from Vampy's site?
ReplyDeleteCheers Roger.
Thanks Roger. I think 'cutting my losses' with Frankie was the best decision and he still looks fairly decent imho - certainly better than his pre-paint.
DeleteI am desperately trying to keep on track with simply sticking to working my way through my backlog. Bryan's site doesn't help though :-)
He looks great to me! Look forward to seeing the rest done!
ReplyDeleteCheers Gordon. Suddenly I find myself with plenty of models which I'm close to finishing, so lots of postings of completed miniatures still to come.
DeleteF I think Frankenstein has turned out well . :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Pulp Citizen. Certainly he's good enough to plonk him on the tabletop and have a game or three with him. I've already got a team-up scenario in mind for him ;-)
DeleteNice work on the tap-dancing monster :)
ReplyDeleteJust out of interest, what's the joker got in his hands?
Cheers Roy. The Joker has two Jokerfish in his hands. They're orange with joker faces (though I doubt I'll be painting in such fine details myself). He'll be using them for a double attack in my 'Gotham City High-Rise' games.
DeleteYou've done a great job on Frankenstein's Monster. Well done, Simon. Your WIP figures are as varied as they are interesting. I hope you can finish painting them soon.
ReplyDeleteI had to chuckle at Roger's comment about banning you from my blog site. That would never do! ;-)
Thanks Bryan. Desperately trying to get through the backlog. Sadly there's a good hundred or so left to go!! But as you say they are varied, and many aren't actual all that far from being completed. I am though constantly having to steer clear of my "Crooked Dice" box for fear of accompanying you (and Colgar6 now) in some "Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons" :-)
DeleteOK Bryan we wont ban him, but apparently the trick to posting stuff up that Simon wont "jump into" is to stick to painting boats!
ReplyDeleteDo they do Zombie boats? if they do I guess your the man to ask.
Cheer Roger.
I've never heard of a zombie boat, Roger, but I have heard of zombie-filled boats. Do they count?
DeleteNo sorry Bryan, C- (must try harder), only kidding.
DeleteCheers Roger.
Heh Heh... I have actually just bought some Zombie Whales by "Spartan Games", which count as the Undead navy's frigates. All inspired by your blog's postings spookily Roger ;-)
DeleteP.S. I think I would have had to call this posting "Putting on the Rittz!!!!!!!".
ReplyDeleteI was tempted to go with something from Bobby Pickett's "Monster Mash" tnh Roger. But I like my titles to come from the comics or films, and I thought that was a good head-liner from the cover of "The Monster Of Frankenstein" #1.
DeleteIs it just me or does Clayface look a little like the Honey Monster? Nice work again, Simon. Can't wait to see your completed villains duking it out on the rooftops of Gotham. Regards Jez
ReplyDeleteCheers Jez. Yes he does a bit :-) He's based upon the animated TV series, so is rather cartoony.
DeleteFrankie looks great Bk!
ReplyDeleteAll the other WIPs are coming along nicely too dude.
Thanks Bob. Plenty of minis still left to paint, but I'm clearly some space quite nicely.
DeleteYour monster looks great. I love his action pose.
ReplyDeleteClayface's terracotta is perfect. I just fear a quick blast of Superman's lazer eyes would turn him into immovable Pottery-face.
Glad to see some work getting done on the Marines!
Cheers Dai. I'm rather glad Frankenstein's Monster is finished tbh. Clayface is finished and will be posted up soon, and I'm also glad to finally be getting some paint of Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer :-)
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