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Title: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: uti long smile on 09 January 2010, 06:54:27 PM
Inspired by Grimm's Tactica setup (and to prove to Vyper and Akula that I do actually paint something every now and again ;)), I've had a quick go at a couple of buildings for AC57.

I've used a Plasticville Diner and an old Disney Cars playset that I've had knocking around for ages.

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/P1030511.jpg?t=1263061877)

I'm making a big order to Brigade next month, so I'm currently using what minis I have - but they may do as squads anyway: The King makes an appearance (just coz); Mad Scientist Dr Price and his Flyboys; A MIB; and The Family, including Momma the Bloater Zombie - those good old boys just can't put Ma out of her misery... These have been painted by Dags or Mark Dixon over the years.

The cars are from ebay. I've used a Disney Cars Buick, but I prefer 1:43, so have a couple of alternatives on order. Still some work to do on weathering the truck and general junk behind the rest-stop, but it's getting there.

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/SetUp1.jpg?t=1263062639)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/P1030641.jpg?t=1263062823)

The King
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/Bubba1.jpg?t=1263062051)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/Bubba2.jpg?t=1263062085)

MIB
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/MIB.jpg?t=1263062111)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/MIBFly.jpg?t=1263062287)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/OntheProwl.jpg?t=1263062381)

Dr Price and His Flyboys
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/TheFly.jpg?t=1263062191)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/BuzztheFly.jpg?t=1263062227)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/Flymutant.jpg?t=1263062257)

Ma and the Boys
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/TheFamily.jpg?t=1263062558)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/Momma.jpg?t=1263062347)
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/HueytheRestStop.jpg?t=1263062425)

Giant Spiders - NEW
Prof inspired me to dig out my old Citadel spider! The paint job isn't as bad as I thought, but he needs freshening up.
However, he works well with the Copplestone Giant spiders I have.

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/Spider.jpg?t=1264333643)

(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/Spider1.jpg?t=1264333687)

Loads more pics here:
http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/?start=all (http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/?start=all)

Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 09 January 2010, 06:58:54 PM
Wow :o love it, love the buildings, the cars and the figures! Just beautiful with numerous lovely details, top notch :-*
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: uti long smile on 09 January 2010, 07:04:11 PM
Cheers Prof!! Not a patch on your stuff but glad you like it!
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Operator5 on 09 January 2010, 07:06:46 PM
VERY nice!  :o

I'm loving all the great figures and terrain being shown. I wish I had time to work on some of my own.
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: shadowking1957 on 09 January 2010, 07:27:47 PM
What a great collection. love the big woman Zombie excellent paint work..
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: wellender on 09 January 2010, 07:50:04 PM
Where is Doctor Price from?  Very nice work!
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: uti long smile on 09 January 2010, 08:09:51 PM
Cheers all

Wellender - Price is from Pulp Figures, Weird Menace range

http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=1&custID=82341271931263067745 (http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=1&custID=82341271931263067745)
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 09 January 2010, 08:18:04 PM
Quote from: uti long smile on 09 January 2010, 06:54:27 PM
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Atomic%20Cafe%2057/Bubba1.jpg?t=1263062051)

Where comes that Ford from?

And the Zombie Ma?
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: uti long smile on 09 January 2010, 08:29:06 PM
yeesh sorry Prof - I got the Ford from Ebay a few years ago, it's a 53 Pick Up, but has no other manufacturers marks on it I'm afraid.

The Momma Zombie is from Studios Miniatures - Mob 2

http://www.studiominiatures.com/page3.html (http://www.studiominiatures.com/page3.html)
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: wellender on 09 January 2010, 09:28:53 PM
Quote from: uti long smile on 09 January 2010, 08:09:51 PM
Cheers all

Wellender - Price is from Pulp Figures, Weird Menace range

http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=1&custID=82341271931263067745 (http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=1&custID=82341271931263067745)


Thanks.  I've seen it before but not the face that close.  It does look like Vincent Price.
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Grimm on 09 January 2010, 09:40:26 PM
UH ! I am speekless that is a fantastic work !

Rock on !
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Baldrick on 09 January 2010, 09:45:29 PM
Excellent!  Where did you get the flyboys?
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Lowtardog on 09 January 2010, 09:51:57 PM
Awesome :-* :-*
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Michi on 09 January 2010, 10:07:24 PM
That is...extraordinary!
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Grimm on 09 January 2010, 10:11:45 PM
ok my favorite stuff are the ``rare hubcaps`` shild and Ma but the complete table is fantastic .
I wish we could do a table together one time (think about it ).
Grimm
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 09 January 2010, 11:16:55 PM
Quote from: Grimm on 09 January 2010, 10:11:45 PM
ok my favorite stuff are the ``rare hubcaps`` shild and Ma but the complete table is fantastic .

Ma is a blast. Come hell or high water, I will buy the mini.
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: uti long smile on 09 January 2010, 11:35:21 PM
Cheers Grimm - I was inspired by your Tactica table, so thanks for the kind comments.

Baldrick - the Bug men are Eureka's Reservoir Bugs also available from Fighting 15s in the UK

http://eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_151&products_id=1869 (http://eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=87_126_151&products_id=1869)
http://www.fighting15sshop.co.uk/movie-monsters-119-c.asp (http://www.fighting15sshop.co.uk/movie-monsters-119-c.asp)

Prof - I love the Chicken Guy too! I've got that Mob and the Body Bag Mob -they're great!
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 09 January 2010, 11:50:04 PM
Quote from: uti long smile on 09 January 2010, 11:35:21 PM
Prof - I love the Chicken Guy too! I've got that Mob and the Body Bag Mob -they're great!

agree, Chicken Guy is not less great!

Quote from: uti long smile on 09 January 2010, 11:35:21 PM
the Bug men are Eureka's Reservoir Bugs also available from Fighting 15s in the UK

just put them to my unpainted AC57 mountain, too weird to let out.
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: archangel1 on 10 January 2010, 03:28:41 AM
Re: Ma

That's the sort of blood effect I prefer when I think of Zombies (see http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=15339.0).  Still gory, but not over the top.  Well done!
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: uti long smile on 10 January 2010, 10:10:52 AM
Ma was painted by Mark Dixon of artwho. You can check out the Studio, Heresy & Cold War Zombies he's done for me here:

Cold War
http://www.artwho9figurepainting.co.uk/cold%20war%20minis%20gallery.htm

Heresy
http://www.artwho9figurepainting.co.uk/heresy_gallery.htm

Studio
http://www.artwho9figurepainting.co.uk/STUDIO%20MINIATURES%20GALLERY.htm
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on 10 January 2010, 10:32:35 AM
Just amazing Uti!
I especially love the Diner :)


Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: brigadegames on 16 January 2010, 11:16:24 PM
Excellent job.

I love both buildings  - the posters on the gas station really make it look authentic.

Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Mr.J on 17 January 2010, 03:23:10 PM
This is awesome! Between you, Grimm and the Prof. anyone not interested in AC57 does not stand a chance!
Gorgeous scenery and minis!
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: uti long smile on 18 January 2010, 08:45:24 AM
Cheers J!
Title: Re: Painted: Atomic Diner & The Reststop
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 18 January 2010, 03:07:41 PM
Excellent setup and pics!
 :o