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Title: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: mikeygees on June 21, 2009, 05:32:01 AM: Dear friends,

I have finished phase one of my new Sci-Fi project. The project will follow the lines of a 'World War Z' type-scenerio.....only in addition to fighting Zombies, Scavengers will be fighting Govt. troops and the occasional beastie or two. Maybe I'll give the Scavengers some mobile steam artillery? Anyways.....all the figures are from Copplestone's 'Future Wars' range, with the exception of one figure from EM4, which I do belive Mr. Copplestone sculpted. The personal carriers are from Alpha Forge mini's. Stay posted for the Zombies (lots of them on big bases), coming up in a few weeks. Enjoy and be inspired!!!!

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_3765.jpg)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_3756.jpg)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_3748.jpg)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_3760.jpg)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_3772.jpg)
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy)
Post by: mikeygees on June 21, 2009, 06:16:33 AM: As well, here are a few pics of some of the buildings I will be using. The multi color frame building is made by JR Miniatures. The brown wooden structures are all O scale train buildings. I belive they're produced by Bachmann, under the tilte 'Hobo Jungle.'

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_3787.jpg)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_3777.jpg)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_3792.jpg)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_3786.jpg)
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Post by: Gluteus Maximus on June 21, 2009, 08:16:17 AM: Very impressive terrain, figures and vehicles. I love those little half-tracks. I also like how you've used the hair and headgear to add some colour to the earthy tones of their clothing.

Those railway buildings are terrific, but I would imagine they are quite expensive.

Please feel free to post more pics :D
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Post by: TheMightyFlip on June 21, 2009, 09:12:46 AM: Great stuff :o

You could add em4's scavengers and savages to your group, as they are Copplestones earlier works and should fit in quite well, as well as a truck or two from Ramshackle (Only seen a few close ups of thier trucks so not sure how well they would fit in)

Keep up the great work ;)
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Post by: Curryman on June 21, 2009, 09:44:11 AM: Very impressive work! I have the em4 savages TheMightyFlip mentioned and they do fit in just fine with the newer Copplestone figs. I just finished painting the em4 bikers, which would also be a pretty good choice for this setting, given that they're scruffy and heavily armed. One of the bikers has a FLAMETHROWER for goodness sake. One wonders where he happened to pick that little item up...
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Post by: myincubliss on June 21, 2009, 10:28:23 AM: :-* :-* :-*

...and you say there will be pics of zombies too?

<3
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Post by: Braxandur on June 21, 2009, 12:30:43 PM: Looks very nice!

It's also good to see the hobo jungle buildings in more detail. they were already on the to buy list for ages, but now will be bought even sooner.
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Post by: Mad Carew Snr on June 21, 2009, 12:44:36 PM: Cool 8)
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Post by: shadowking1957 on June 21, 2009, 04:05:46 PM: Excellent the vehicles look just right superb work...

Tony
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Post by: marrony on June 21, 2009, 04:06:32 PM: Excellent stuff...
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Post by: elysium64 on June 21, 2009, 10:03:18 PM: Quote from: Gluteus Maximus on June 21, 2009, 08:16:17 AM

Those railway buildings are terrific, but I would imagine they are quite expensive.

This set of three buildings is only £12.30 from www.darkhousegames.co.uk along with many other 1950's style buildings perfect for Post Apocalyptic games
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Post by: Mac Finn on June 22, 2009, 01:58:58 AM: Outstanding work there!!

Look forward to more :)

Mac
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Post by: Pil on June 22, 2009, 07:03:52 AM: Very nice! 8)
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Post by: Gluteus Maximus on June 22, 2009, 08:11:37 AM: Quote from: elysium64 on June 21, 2009, 10:03:18 PM
Quote from: Gluteus Maximus on June 21, 2009, 08:16:17 AM

Those railway buildings are terrific, but I would imagine they are quite expensive.

This set of three buildings is only £12.30 from www.darkhousegames.co.uk along with many other 1950's style buildings perfect for Post Apocalyptic games

Wow, that's very good value ;D
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Post by: kenohhkc on June 22, 2009, 04:31:17 PM: that looks great I have a great horde of scavengers myself from Mr Copplestone.
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Post by: The Rock on June 23, 2009, 03:14:32 PM: Nice work

Where are your zombies?
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy)
Post by: mikeygees on June 23, 2009, 03:50:02 PM: Zombies are part two of the project. Haven't started them yet. Check back in about a month or two......
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Post by: Hitman on June 23, 2009, 04:38:41 PM: What a great looking set up. The pictures are fantastic. This shouldhave been submitted into the LPL for judging. You would have gotten my vote!! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: anevilgiraffe on June 23, 2009, 07:53:44 PM: nice... your flesh is a little contrast heavy though, especially on the topless guy...
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Post by: MuleSkinner on June 27, 2009, 02:08:44 PM: excellent stuff ;D
can't wait for the zeds.
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Post by: Commander Vyper on June 28, 2009, 09:51:57 AM: Really nice idea there, my only niggle is that you missed the mould lines on your resin vehicles....

FOR SHAME!!! ;)

Looking forward to seeing what comes next.

The Commander
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Post by: cheetor on June 30, 2009, 09:22:21 AM: Those are great 8)

How long did it take you to get that lot painted to that standard?

I look forward to seeing your zombies.
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Post by: postal on July 01, 2009, 12:04:37 PM: wow Iam very impress :o
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: mikeygees on August 14, 2009, 10:30:01 PM: Friends,

Here is part two of my Future wars project, 'Zombies.' Since my experience with zombie movies is limited I thought I would draw on the old black and white classics I grew up with; modelling my figures after that. Assuming Max Brooks is right ;), after a few days of reanimation zombies quit bleeding and instead ooze black goo :P, so my choice of color and technique is somewhat appropriate :?, simply-put, white primer, and then smoothered in Minwax gunk. There are 7 stands of six figures, and 1 huge stand of eighteen. Hope you enjoy..... ;)

(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_4820.jpg)
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_4815.jpg)
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_4814.jpg)
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_4832.jpg)
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_4839.jpg)
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_4836.jpg)
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: Onebigriver on August 14, 2009, 10:41:02 PM: Strangely effective.
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 14, 2009, 10:47:59 PM: Quote from: Onebigriver on August 14, 2009, 10:41:02 PM
Strangely effective.

Yup have to agree the film noir suits those placcy zeds perfectly.
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Post by: marrony on August 14, 2009, 10:51:44 PM: That's a really good effect. I like it. Making the zeds a monochrome colour. It really draws the eye to the struggling scavengers. Well played.
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: Calimero on August 14, 2009, 11:58:37 PM: As the others said it’s quite a simple scheme but a really effective one :-* 8) :-*
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: Lowtardog on August 15, 2009, 12:09:35 AM: Effect works a treat
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: manic _miner on August 15, 2009, 12:26:45 AM: A great set of miniatures.The scavengers look great.Nice work on the zombies too.
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: twrchtrwyth on August 15, 2009, 12:31:22 AM: I like that black and white effect. 8)
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: Bako on August 15, 2009, 01:04:09 AM: I love that contrast. Very cool.
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: Baldrick on August 15, 2009, 01:47:59 AM: I really like that technique for doing a zombie horde and the way they look.
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: twrchtrwyth on August 15, 2009, 03:05:46 AM: Is it me or has someone removed their reply from this thread? ???

Edit:Ignore that, lol. Just realised I mixed up 2 threads. lol More tea vicar? Lovely gravy.
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Post by: Supercollider on August 15, 2009, 06:51:19 AM: Strangely effective, indeed :)

I'd love to see a couple more pics of the survivors among the horde. Or even a game in progress?
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Post by: dodge on August 15, 2009, 06:52:46 AM: I like the scavvy's and the zeds do work very well,

brilliant :D
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Post by: Lowtardog on August 15, 2009, 07:54:17 AM: They are fallout zombies remind me of Threads and the US the day after
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Post by: kidterminal on August 17, 2009, 05:20:07 AM: Wow o_o balck & white zombies really work!
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Post by: Mancha on August 17, 2009, 06:54:31 AM: Cool effect. Would be even better if they were for weird war and the army were made up of German SS. (I hope I can say that here.) But then, of course, we'd all be rooting for the zombies.
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: Weird WWII on August 17, 2009, 07:07:44 AM: Great stuff,
Brian
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Post by: HRE Joseph III on August 17, 2009, 02:38:33 PM: I really like teh black and white zombies. I may have to try that.
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: Bako on August 18, 2009, 01:10:11 AM: Quote from: Mancha on August 17, 2009, 06:54:31 AM
...German SS. (I hope I can say that here.) But then, of course, we'd all be rooting for the zombies.

Don't see a problem with mentioning them, just so long as the runes and all associated icons don't crop up. Looking for some zombie on Nazi action? lol >:D ;)
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Post by: AKULA on August 18, 2009, 06:17:44 PM: Nicely done!

:)
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Post by: warrenss2 on August 20, 2009, 01:19:54 AM: I like the b/w zombies.

Does it make it hard to maneuver them in certain places with so many zombies on a base?

I've been basing mine singlely (is that a word?) but it really looks like Carrot Top is getting totally mobbed.
(http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu4/broones8/Scavengers/IMG_4832.jpg)
(http://www.newstoob.com/media/images/2008/05/0521_carrot-top-acm-awards.jpg)

The scav army looks cool too.
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: Bako on August 20, 2009, 01:36:21 AM: Carrot Top had it coming anyway, drawing such attention like that. Git 'im!
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Post by: warrenss2 on August 20, 2009, 02:35:20 AM: Yep... I think he's better off as Zed fodder. lol
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Post by: Trysop on August 20, 2009, 11:36:47 AM: Forgive me for my ignorance but I am not sure how the look was achieved.

What is "minwax" and casn it be doing in any colour?

it looks different to the standard "wash over white" look

Cheers
Title: Re: Scavenger Army (pic heavy) and now ZOMBIES!!
Post by: Bako on August 20, 2009, 11:13:46 PM: Quote from: Trysop on August 20, 2009, 11:36:47 AM
it looks different to the standard "wash over white" look

Forgive me if I'm wrong for those with more experience in the matter. The difference is because dips and washes are essentially just thin liquids. Minwax, I presume is like shoe polish or a similar material. But I could be wrong.
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Post by: tima113 on August 21, 2009, 09:34:35 AM: Minwax polyshades is a product combining wood stain with finish (most likely satin in this case). It is commonly referred to as the dip in wargaming circles. I suspect the color Tudor was used in this case.

I'm going to have to try this technique on some of my 15mm zombie horde. It looks great and I suspect will be a really fast way to get to the table for some gaming.