Just a single figure this week, but its a good one, Tony (b) from Hasslefree. Hasslefree miniatures are known for being a cut above the competition, so its fair that I'll review them on their own I think. Also this figure is almost certain to be featured in my eventual campaign as he is a close representation of one of my closest friends. He's the type of friend that I wouldn't be all that surprised to find out that he had all this gear on hand "just in case".
So Tony (b) is armed with a couple of Mac-10s. Incidentally this is my least favourite Hasslefree weapon. They look a little too SciFi for me, and are quite oversized for a sub machinegun. Oh well, they are also passable as large calibre pistols I guess. He is also decked out in body armour and many extra clips of ammo. I'm pretty happy with the paintjob over all, except for the camo on the pants. I copied a simple camo technique from the Foundry Painting Guide, and while it was simple and looks passable, I'm not completely sold on the white dots. I won't be changing it now, but I doubt I'll use it again.
I just wanted to show a close up of the glasses, as they do transition from white to blue, though it was tough to get this to show in pics. Now that I have a pic this close, I wish I had thinned the paints out more!
Great paintwork, great survivor figure Adam!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteHe looks Fearsome.
ReplyDeleteHe does! But the fact the he is based off of Ed from Shaun of the Dead, adds a little bit of a foolishness to him as well, I find.
DeleteWow! Nice model you've got here.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent paintjob.. If you're not convinced about the white dots, why don't you try white a "bone" color next time, being more subdued, perhaps, you'll like it more?? ;)
Ciao
I may try the bone colour. I've also had tips such as circling the dots in black.
DeleteI do like their mini's. You have done a stellar job on painting him up and I wouldn't mind having this guy at my back during the apocalypse!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne, he'll have my back for sure.
DeleteGreat looking figure, I'd be happy with the camo too
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteGreat looking figure and paintjob Adam. I'm not keen on the Mac 10 either I only have the Grant figure and I would have to agree it looks a little to sci-fi. The white dots they seem a bit bright maybe? Perhaps a thin wash of the colour underneath may blend them in better.
ReplyDeleteI've had a few tips that I may try for the dots. We'll see how it comes out.
DeleteHe is a great figure and having the type of friend who just happens to have all this gear on hand "just in case" is exactly the sort of friend you want in a zombie apocalypse. I totally agree with you about the SMGs. Hasslefree may describe them as MAC-10s but they certainly aren't. I'd glass them as either BA Machine Pistols or BA SMGs. The stats for both appear in After The Horsemen.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bryan.
DeleteHe looks cool, great paint job as usual
ReplyDeleteThanks, it is appreciated.
DeleteNice work! I think the camo generally looks ok, and on the actual scheme it's based off the dots are pretty bright anyway. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think it is just I am not so familiar with the camo in general.
DeleteHe is packing serious heat! I love it!
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Nice figure dude. Is he representative of anyone i would know? i can only guess Pat.
ReplyDeleteOf course its Pat.
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