Inspiration Sought for Bio-Chemical Troopers

[JollyBob]

Here we go, got home earlier than I thought. My CDC Response Team:



When I painted them, I had it in my head that the suits on the film Outbreak were this colour. It has since been pointed out to me that they bear no resemblance at all. 

EDIT:

Actually, that picture's a bit crap, this one is a mite clearer:

[Pil]

Here's the squad in yellow (by Matakishi?):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/schogun/2574621005/

Nope, by me

Here's the article: http://www.combatzonechronicles.net/cozox/zm.htm

And here are some more pictures:





Of course these are EM4's models, with helmets rather than hoods, but the idea is the same.

That said, a camouflage scheme would look good for a more military type squad too. Here's another squad for inspiration: http://www.combatzonechronicles.net/cozo7/7jcnbc.htm

[Schogun]

Sorry for the wrong reference, Pil. I was searching all over for the correct site but couldn't find it. Combat Zone Chronicles -- great site!

[Lordblackwing]

Pil, who makes the Zedbusters ambulane in the pictures? I have been looking for something in scale both for a hearse and a "borrowed from you idea" ambulace.

[Pil]

Sorry for the wrong reference, Pil. I was searching all over for the correct site but couldn't find it. Combat Zone Chronicles -- great site!

No problem, enjoy reading the Chronicles!

Lordblackwing> it's a "Corgi Superior Ambulance on Cadillac chassis", an old Corgi model that, like all such old diecast models, you can find for a pretty good price in a bad shape, or for heaps of money in a good shape. This one had the flashlight and battery lid missing (which is quite common for these models), and had the front tyres replaced with replicas, all of which decreased collectors value and made sure I could pick it up from ebay for 99 pence 

I believe Dinky Toys had a similar model but it wasn't as easy to find and fetched somewhat higher prices. Good luck finding and converting it

[Lordblackwing]

Thanks Pil, will have to search "Evilbay" and the local toy shows/swap meets. Hopefully pic's if I find one.

[bandit86]

I just posted my Chem squads on my blog. hope you like them.

http://bandit86.blogspot.com/

[Gluteus Maximus]

I just posted my Chem squads on my blog. hope you like them.

http://bandit86.blogspot.com/

Lovely stuff! I like the shade of green you used for the military versions. It reminds me of one of the Vallejo olive green shades, but i can't think which one 

[Pil]

I just posted my Chem squads on my blog. hope you like them.

http://bandit86.blogspot.com/

Very nice, I especially like the conversions on the white team!