"Dr Pepper, so misunderstood." |
These two resin Soda Machines are produced by “Wargames Terrain Workshop” and can be found within the company's ever-expanding Future City Scenics range. Measuring 25mm x 25 mm x 40mm the vending dispensers can be bought from Dave Stone already pre-painted, but as I wanted mine to be rusty artefacts from a bygone era, I purchased these without any prior pigmentation.
Both soda machines were painted in precisely the same manner, and were initially undercoated with "Citadel" Abaddon Black, before being treated to a double layer of "Vallejo" Gunmetal Grey. The fizzy pop dispensers were then heartily washed with "Citadel" Nuln Oil and subsequently dry-brushed with more "Vallejo" Gunmetal Grey. Finally, they were given a good application of "Mig Productions" Extreme Rust Wash, and once again dry-brushed with "Vallejo" Gunmetal Grey.
"Taste excitement with Pepsi." |
To be honest I was mightily tempted to stop there and simply finish the two pieces of resin off with a coat of gloss varnish and some basing flock; one grass for my "Gamma World" campaign, and the other snow for "Metamorphosis Alpha". However, having spied some of the custom vending machine stickers "Stick-2-Quality Zacparis" sells on "E-bay" I changed my mind and instead put the scenery items to one side whilst I waited for my 'decals' to arrive from Australia.
Fortunately I did not have to wait long, and for my purposes, the stickers were delightfully almost the right size straight out of their packet. Once stuck to my soda machines, I then set about weathering the dispensers by caking on plenty of radioactive rust using pieces of grit and PVA glue. Once each ensemble was complete I applied more "Mig Productions" Extreme Rust Wash into the corners of the machines' panels and all over the heavily rusted parts. This 'technical paint' was taken from the very bottom of its bottle, so it was ultra-thick and prone to cracking.
"G.I. Joe" WIPs - Shipwreck, Sergeant Slaughter and Destro |
I next dry-brushed the resin pieces for the third time with "Vallejo" Gunmetal Grey, and tried to especially catch both all the areas of heavy rust, as well as the edges of the metallic advertising sheets in order to suggest the picture had worn away in parts. As a last step, I took some additional "Mig Productions" Extreme Rust Wash, this time having shaken the solution, and simply touched up the odd area which had become a little too silvery for the look I wanted.
Despite my dalliance in some items of scenery, I am also continuing to progress the six "G.I. Joe" miniatures I recently managed to acquire from the hands of a private collector. Indeed, having spent a bit of time getting my model of Laird James McCullen Destro XXIV close to completion, I've actually started block-painting this mini-project's final figure, Shipwreck (and his pet parrot named Polly); a sailor originally created as a character for the "Sunbow/Marvel" cartoon series in 1984.
They both look fab mate. Decals look ace! Nice progress on the Joes :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon, and for the encouragement on the "G.I. Joe" front - they're all your and Leon's fault you know!!
DeleteReally great work on the soda machines Simon, the additional stickers and weathering really sell the piece.
ReplyDeleteNice progression on the joes
Cheers Dave, thanks very much for sculpting such a superb piece in the first place :-)
DeleteThe Triad should have some credit on that, as you guys requested it
DeleteAh, but you're the one who made it a reality :-)
DeleteThose vending machines look absolutely excellent. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy. Much appreciated!!
DeleteAwesome job on the drinks machines - absolutely superb!!
ReplyDeleteand the progress on the GI Joe minis is looking good too :-)
Cheers Wargame Addict. I'm mightily pleased with the vending machines, and the "G.I. Joe" minis are proving a joy to paint currently.
DeleteThose are off the scale brilliant Simon, what fabulous work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. That's extremely kind of you to say so :-)
DeleteExcellent vending machines, Far better than mine
ReplyDeleteCheers Clint. I'd say they are painted differently to yours, not better, as everyone has different tastes.
DeleteThose are simply superb!! don't be surprised if you find Dr Pepper at the top spot of your "Top Ten" this year.
ReplyDelete(I do like to be a little controversial after all).
Cheers Roger.
Thanks Roger. Perhaps we should have a 'no scenery/objective marker' rule in place, and that way I won't have to stomach a straightforward scary tree outscoring Captain America again ;-)
DeleteThose soda machines are amazing mate, love them.
ReplyDeleteCheers Chico. Glad you like 'em, and good to see your Boromites getting a tabletop appearance - I badly need to play catch-up with my "Beyond the gates of Antares" minis!!
DeleteReally loving the "Dr Pepper" soda dispensers :O)
ReplyDeleteThanks Hils :-)
Deleteooops and Pepsi too
ReplyDeleteAh yes... don't leave out the poor Pepsi one ;-)
DeleteYour drinks dispensers look truly revolting, but I mean that as a compliment. Great rust effects on them.
ReplyDeleteCheers Bryan. I'm rather pleased with how they turned out, despite the extra time each one took to finish.
DeleteExcellent job on the drink dispensers Simon, brilliant buy with the decals, just set the pieces off perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThanks Andy. I think the stickers work very well with Dave's sculpt and are infinitely better than any freehand I could muster!!
DeleteJust caught up with the blog after much too much time away. You have been very productive with all the Dr. Who and G.I. Joe figures. I also very much like the scenery pieces you have been doing. I would love to hear more about you Barrier Peaks inspired games.
ReplyDeleteCheers Sean. Your comments have been much missed too. "Doctor Who" has proved all-too time consuming a subject tbg, but as long as "Warlord Games" keep churning them out, then I won't be able to resist painting them!! The Dr Pepper vending machine is destined for my "Expedition To Barrier Peaks" tabletop. I just have to paint up my adventurers and the first scenario will be ready to go.
DeleteYour soda machines are terrific!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks xredmenacex, your praise is very much appreciated :-)
DeleteExcellent work on the rusty vending machines. Great stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers Leon. They were a nice distraction from figures for a change.
DeleteLove the vending machines and your pa approach to them.
ReplyDeleteThe Gi Joe figures are coming along quickly too,each seemingly having their own character.
Thanks Joe. I do like my scenery nice and rusty these days. I think the "G.I. Joe" minis are excellent personally, so I'm looking forward to getting them painted up :-)
DeleteWow! The drinks dispensers look amazing!
ReplyDeleteCheers Gordon. Glad you like 'em!!
DeleteThose drinks vending machines are sweet. Very nice weathering and inspiring for the ones I recently found in my LGS.
ReplyDeleteDestro was my fav leader character in Action Force. I loved how conniving he was in the stories. Good to see you sticking to a traditional scheme.
Thanks Dai. I'm always very pleased when my stuff is described as being "inspriring" :-) I look forward to seeing the ones you found in your LGS.
DeleteDestro has fast become one of my fave "G.I. Joe" sculpts, as I simply love the look of his metallic face plate. The mini has a nice haughty air to its pose too.