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| Nemesis The Warlock WIP - The alien has only been primed "Vallejo" Heavy Red |
This month's randomly themed attempt to try and reduce my overwhelming collection of metal, plastic and resin miniatures has been well and truly side-tracked by my wish to paint up at least a couple of old plastic pre-painted "Wizkids" miniatures based upon the "2000 A.D." comic book series "Nemesis The Warlock". Indeed, I have even gone so far as to purchase a box of "Frostgrave" Cultists from "North Star Military Figures", as well as a few of their Cultist Sci-Fi Accessory Packs to create a horde of Termight Terminators...
Such sudden adoration for Pat Mills and Kevin O'Neill's co-creation is entirely due to my recent reading of the character's colourfully-inked "seven-issue necro series" by "Eagle Comics", and as a result I'm rather keen to at least try and replicate some of the sword and sorcery madness the Feast of Zamarkland. For now though, I'll just be sticking to the title's two lead antagonists, the “fire-breathing demonic alien" himself, and his arch-nemesis Torquemada.
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| Torquemada WIP - The Grand Master of Termight has been undercoated and had his armour painted |
As a result both of these "Indyclix" figures have been cut from their clicky-bases, super-glued onto approximately sized plastic circular bases and primed. In addition I have also removed Nemesis' horribly bendy Sword Sinister and replaced it with a far sturdier double-handed variant from a "Frostgrave" Soldiers sprue.
Somewhat frustratingly, I have also decided to simply replicate both models' colour schemes. I had hoped to perhaps paint Torquemada in the all-red armour first worn when he was just Termight's Chief of the Tube Police. But felt this would invariably clash with the large flowing red cloak the Warlock wears. Terra's bare-armed Grand Master will therefore be attired in silver-armour with a purple cape.
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| Plaguebearer WIPs - These daemons now need to be washed and dry-brushed |
In addition to this rather surprising dabble with the leader of “the underground resistance organisation sworn to destroy the tyranny of Termight”, I have also managed to assemble and prime four more plastic "Games Workshop" Plaguebearers. Once finished these lesser daemons will greatly bolster my "Age Of Sigmar" Nurgle Host and provide me with a twenty-strong regiment of the Bilesword-wielding warriors.
As soon as I turn around you have more painted. I wish I was that productive!
ReplyDeleteNice to see tem all. And the AHPC joint submission is to be posted today!
Thanks Clint, those these are early days yet for my minis. I saw the AHPC Joint Submission preview and it looks great imho. I must post up a WIP of my sheep next time :-)
Deletelook forward to seeing what you do with Nemesis and Torquemada as they are some of my favourite 2000 ad characters. Good start on the additional plaguebearers, and hope the competition is going well
ReplyDeleteCheers Dave. I'm just reviewing the entire "Eagle Comics" reprints of "Nemesis The Warlock" on my comic review blog, if you want to add your thoughts? The first issue is here: http://thebrownbagaeccb.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/nemesis-warlock-1-eagle-comics.html
DeleteThe additional plaguebearers are much needed, and will give the unit some resilience; something which is vital considering I usually field them at minimum strength (ten) and they attract so much attention.
The AHPC is coming towards its final few weeks, and I'm on track for my 500pt target thanks. I'll not be able to make my 100 x 28mm models goal, but it's given me an idea for a personal challenge next year :-)
I love Nemesis the Warlock, one of my favourite characters in the 2000AD pantheon
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed I'll do him justice then, Andy :-)
DeleteGiven your enthusiastic reviews of the "Nemesis the Warlock" comics I'm not at all surprised you want to start this new project. I'm greatly looking forward to seeing the two main protagonists completed, your cultists and what you plan to do with them. The Indyclix Nemesis and Torquemada figures are okay, in my opinion, but not without faults. Both of mine had bent weapons, and I, too, would have preferred a Torquemada without the cloak. However, the Wargames Foundry versions, which I have, are far superior. They are well worth checking out, especially if you want to paint Torquemada in red armour with no cloak.
ReplyDeleteHere's the link to the relevant 2000AD section in the Foundry webstore -
Deletehttp://www.wargamesfoundry.com/our-ranges/2000ad/2000ad-collection-6-bc2000ad006/
Cheers Bryan, I do find my comic reviews rather distracting at times ;-) Still the world of Termight/Terra is just too good to miss, and I'm hoping to see just how many minis related to this project I can paint before the month is over.
DeleteWhat an incredibly tempting link too - You Rotter!! ;-)
DeleteBe Pure, Be Vigilant, Behave
ReplyDeleteCredo.
DeleteI never knoew that Nemesis figure existed. Time to hit E-Bay and sell a kidney.
ReplyDeleteThe "Wargames Foundry" version seems very reasonable Phil. Though I don't actually own it.
DeleteNice looking miniatures you've started off. They're pretty cool looking sculpts.
ReplyDeleteCheers Simon.
DeleteTorquemanda and Nemesis are two of the few characters I remember from my brief time with 2000AD though not my favourites.
ReplyDeleteMore nurgling ahead too, what's not to like ?
"What's not to like?" - Not much I hope. I like to touch upon a few genres with each posting, Joe :-)
DeleteNemesis isn't one of the character's I was ever really that into back in the day I never really took to him until the ABC warriors were drafted into his strip. But saying that this look like it could be a fun little diversion, best of luck with it.
ReplyDeleteCheers Roger.
Thanks Roger. I am hoping to expand upon these two characters if I can with both the "Frostgrave" sci-fi cultists and the "Mongoose Publishing" ABC Warriors too.
DeleteDid you get my email order alright?
Oooh...Nemesis and Torquemada are lovely figs. Look forward to seeing them all painted up!
ReplyDeleteCheers Gordon. My fingers are crossed this little project doesn't get out of hand!!"
DeleteMy word you find some amazing miniatures to paint, great progress Simon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael, and for the Dalek Army link too :-)
DeleteOne can never have too many plaguebearers. Good stuff, Simon.
ReplyDeleteThe eventual group photo will be something to see.
Cheers Finch. I've a few more Plaguebearers to post up soon. Just got to finish 'pimping' them out!!
DeleteNice, makes me want to dig out my box of heroclix and paint Nemesis and Torquemada too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Myincubliss. Hopefully I night tempt you with some "Frostgrave" sci-fi cultists too ;-)
DeleteLooking forward to seeing your progress on Nemesis and Torquemada. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers Leon.
DeleteAfter the i felt i had pitgrown the Beano, Eagle was my first "bigboy" comic I ever subscribed to and thusly my first intro to the 2000AD comix-verse in general.
ReplyDeleteThe Nemesis story whilst not at all fresh in my addled memory warms the cockles of my middle-aged heart. I'm rather looking forward to seeing what else you'll have in store for this project.
Thanks Dai. I'm hoping to give Nemesis and Torquemada at least enough models for a little battle or so.
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