Citadel Space Santa: multi-Santa in-game action 17/11/14

[cheetor]

At a recent gaming get together, Just John revealed to me that he had a spare limited edition Citadel Space Santa.  We made a deal and I bumped the model to the front of the painting queue.  

I rushed the paint job somewhat in order to get it ready for what will likely be my final gaming session of 2014, so there are a few areas that could do with being neatened up a bit.  Its still perfectly good enough for a few slightly early seasonal games all the same.



Despite the miniatures age (1985) it was a crisp casting and the sculpt was pretty well defined.  

Also included is this photo of the model in the blister for you crazy folks who enjoy that sort of thing



More info and photos in the associated blog post.

[stone-cold-lead]

Really nicely done. Love the face.

[Jonas]

Great paintjob on a great model.

I have the same model in blister. I really wish he wasn't in blister though. I am reluctant to open the blister, but I really want to paint him 

[Mason]

Very nice, mate.
 

I remember that I really wanted that figure as a kid and my local shop sold out before I could get it.
 

[Just John]

Nice work there. You've had yours for 2 weeks and he's painted, mines been undercoated for a year. Typical. ;-)

Jonas - I give you permission to open that blisterpack. Release Santa!

Mason - I think they must have all ended up unsold in Ireland as I got my hands on a dozen or so unopened blisters a few years ago, so aplogies for ruining Christmas for you all those years ago 

[Major_Gilbear]

He looks great!

He also reminds me of the Necromunda Van Saar models (particularly the Heavies) as well...! 

[cheetor]

Thanks for the feedback folks.  Its a fun little model, if you have one then I recommend painting it.  It was straightforward and pleasant.

Really nicely done. Love the face.

Thanks.  The large features made painting the jolly fellows mug quite easy, like a dwarf.

I am reluctant to open the blister, but I really want to paint him 

Get stuck in Jonas!  There isnt a better time to paint a Space Santa than mid-November

I remember that I really wanted that figure as a kid and my local shop sold out before I could get it.
 

Im sorry to reopen twenty-nine year old wounds Mason

I dont know if he currently has any more for trade, but maybe Just John can hook you up if he has any more.  He used to have a dozen apparently 

Nice work there. You've had yours for 2 weeks and he's painted, mines been undercoated for a year. Typical. ;-)

Well, like I said to Jonas, get stuck in then.  Three evenings should be loads fo time to get him done.  And failing that get the other one ready for Xmas 2015 and we can have a Santa-off scenario, kinda like a Double Impact or Twin Dragons sort of thing.

He also reminds me of the Necromunda Van Saar models (particularly the Heavies) as well...! 

Its funny that you should mention that Major as I was discussing this morning how the model could have made a passable Fremen if I had been inclined to stray from the traditional palette and the Van Saars being obviously Dune inspired in some respects.

[FramFramson]

A paint job that does justice to an absolute classic!

[Commander Vyper]

It'll be time to dig out the Christmas themed mini pics soon then. I must get those kroot hounds done to go along with my santa krootmas.

Looking good as i said elsewhere Paul.

[warburton]

Very nice work

[OSHIROmodels]

Very festive 

cheers

James

[Dr. The Viking]

Man that is brilliant!

If, at some point, I find the time to go on vacation in Ireland we have to have a game!

[cheetor]

Thanks folks.  It was fun to paint an old classic that I never planned to own, even if it is a bit of a peculiar concept.  I plan to play a scenario featuring the jolly chap tomorrow evening

If, at some point, I find the time to go on vacation in Ireland we have to have a game!

Absolutely! Expect a PM if I manage to get some Danish free time too.   A Pulp Alley game featuring Santa, dino-cyborgs, space cowboys, robots, goblin ninjas and the like would suit us both I think

Or maybe just loads of orks

 

[knoxville]

Great Santa!

And can you guys please meet in Hamburg, I need to have a beer with both of you 

[Dr. The Viking]

Great Santa!

And can you guys please meet in Hamburg, I need to have a beer with both of you 

Come to horisont then. Beers on me!