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Title: First steps on Mars
Post by: Supercollider on 18 December 2009, 07:20:07 AM

I've long been a fan of 1889, but never gamed it. 

But now I've finally decided to take the plunge, partly by the great VSF stuff I see on here, and partly because I get to use some of my Deadlands figures for something else. Only grabbed a few new minis so far... I've used Kroot to represent the more savage race that controls the plains and some hills, now I need some canal/city Martians.

Are there any good alternatives to the ones at Brigade, or any figures from other time periods/settings that would paint up nicely as 'Red' Martians? (Nomads, city folk and adventurers).

The human chap is a Reaper Chronoscope figure with a headswap from the 'Not Indian Jones' guy, from the same range.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/4193937885_eb31e82305_o.jpg)

I went with turquoise/blue instead of green for the savages. Hope you like.

Edit: Pasted wrong pic URL!

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Will Bailie on 18 December 2009, 07:41:44 AM

I suppose it depends on the 'look' that you want for your civilised Martians.  Brigade Games now carries the Parroom Station miniature.  Bronze Age has Edgar Rice Burroughs-inspired Red Martians.  Rafm carries the original GDW Space 1889 Martians. 

Fantastic looking figures, btw!  The trews on that officer are excellent.

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: redzed on 18 December 2009, 07:49:37 AM

great looking figures :-*

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Thunderchicken on 18 December 2009, 08:27:08 AM

Hi Supercollider,

Great start and welcome to the dark side.  :)

I'm only just thinking of dabbling in alien races for my off world campaigns so not much help I'm afraid but I'm sure plenty of advice will come along.

All I've collected so far are some Dark Elves from Mirlton which will come in handy as a higher race.

http://www.mirliton.it/index.php?cName=fantasy-2528mm-dark-elves

Keep us posted on your progress. 

(Edit - added link to Mirlton Elves)  

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Svennn on 18 December 2009, 08:29:51 AM

Awesome. Those Kroot are great - am I going to have to get some GW figs after all these years? You are definately tempting me.

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Dewbakuk on 18 December 2009, 09:14:40 AM

They're not Martians they're Parrotmen of Venus.... grumble....grumble......whinge....  ;)

Something I'm looking at for Martians are the new plastic Elves from Mantic Games. They're rather thin and spindly which works in making them look very non-human. Their armour has the right 'look' and their Bolt thrower is brilliant and will turn into a rocket launcher or similar with very little effort. I'm hoping they'll be fairly easy to convert into holding rifles, which as they're plastic should be the case. I may well give them new heads too, not sure yet.

http://www.manticgames.com/

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Ray Rivers on 18 December 2009, 09:41:23 AM

 :-*

Some nice paint jobs there.  Looking forward to seeing more, especially the Parrotmen Martians.

 ;)

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on 18 December 2009, 09:48:04 AM

Excellent painting. I agree the Parrotmen are fantastic, but I really like the tartan trews on the officer. Very effective plaid  :-*

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Fjodin on 18 December 2009, 10:21:33 AM

Nice martians!  :o

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: gamer Mac on 18 December 2009, 11:14:05 AM

Very good paint jobs. :-*
I am intending to get some Kroot soon but will use them for Venus parrotmen.
I don't see a problem with using them for Martians, this is VSF  :D

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Dewbakuk on 18 December 2009, 11:57:07 AM

Who said there was a problem?

Anyone who wants to be an uncouth heretic is welcome to do so  ;)

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Chairface on 18 December 2009, 12:22:29 PM

Love what you're doing! I've just painted up some Kroot as Native Auxiliaries (Venusian Parrotmen) for my Dutch army, although I put mine in uniform. Your painting style on the Kroot is phenomenal!

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on 18 December 2009, 01:04:31 PM

Quote from: Chairface on 18 December 2009, 12:22:29 PM

Love what you're doing! I've just painted up some Kroot as Native Auxiliaries (Venusian Parrotmen) for my Dutch army, although I put mine in uniform.

 :o 8)

Any chance of some pics?  ;D

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 18 December 2009, 01:23:03 PM

Superb painting and colour choices for the Kroot - we need to see more pics soon!
 :-*

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: HerbyF on 18 December 2009, 01:39:13 PM

Elves from various lines do convert nicely into civilized martians.

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Skrapwelder on 18 December 2009, 01:59:48 PM

Really rich colors. Excellent paint jobs.

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: YPU on 18 December 2009, 02:31:45 PM

Hey, I have kroot in the same color scheme, only yours do look good in it… darn you.

 

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Skrapwelder on 18 December 2009, 02:55:28 PM

I converted Foundry Aztec Novice Warriors into Red Martians
(http://rotanddrivel.com/Martian2.jpg)

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Chairface on 19 December 2009, 12:21:10 AM

Quote from: Gluteus Maximus on 18 December 2009, 01:04:31 PM

:o 8)

Any chance of some pics?  ;D

Maybe once I get them based :)

Title: Re: First steps on Mars
Post by: Supercollider on 19 December 2009, 02:52:54 AM

Thanks All!

Funny that a couple of people mentioned Venus and parrotmen, it did cross my mind while IU was painting these first few... I may have to have a rethink my taxonomy (and check my wallet), maybe get some other alien types for savage Martians.  I've got plenty of dinos and alien terrain (For Dr Who) that would serve for a Venusian adventures, while I concentrate on building and painting my Mars figs up... Hmm.

Inspired advice on the Aztecs and the elves too, has given me a whole new raft of websites to pore over! ;)