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Miniatures Adventure => Pulp => Topic started by: Supercollider on 31 August 2012, 09:29:14 PM

Title: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Supercollider on 31 August 2012, 09:29:14 PM
The latest couple of minis I've painted.  The Steel Mask and his biological experiment - Steel Head!  I've been trying to improve my painting, but I think I have plateaued :) 

All C&C welcome!

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/7902106536_eaf8857a65.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/7902102354_e589051dd9.jpg)

And here's The Steel Mask with his anachronistic wheels (A Hot Wheels Repaint)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8321/7902105808_8708d258c4.jpg)
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Mason on 31 August 2012, 09:39:01 PM
Quality work there, sir!
 :-*

Fine painting and a lovely set of wheels.

I love the idea with the Superhero figure.
I have him somewhere, with the intention of using him for something completely different. You have got me thinking now....
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Papa Spanky on 31 August 2012, 10:44:45 PM
Fantastic! Are the flowers bits of that sponge scatter on top of sil-flor type clump?
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Ray Rivers on 01 September 2012, 02:22:04 AM
 :-*

Excellent painting!

The flesh on the Steel Mask figure is really nice.
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Uncle Mike on 01 September 2012, 04:22:51 AM
Brilliant!!! Always like to see Ol' Stahlly. Great concept. Love the bike!  :-*
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Supercollider on 01 September 2012, 05:45:10 AM
Cheers all! 

This was an exercise in painting flesh, and black clothing.  Both of which I struggle with.  Nice to get a thumbs up :)  Going to try and do better with the next batch of models, I think maybe I need to get more fleshy paints, at the moment am limited to old GW Dwarf Flesh, Elf Flesh and Ogryn Flesh wash.  Any recommendations of good paints to fill the gaps of my small array?

The flowers are indeed Army Painter tufts topped with some crumbs of that foamy scatter... I'd seen some other folks' bases with flowers and I had a brainwave when I was basing these :)

As my main gaming focus is VSF I had to think of a way to include these - so am currently finishing up a 'Time Tunnel' type machine for them to use (I can also use them in my Doctor Who games).  Will try and post it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Supercollider on 02 September 2012, 12:50:09 AM
Here's a quick time tunnel/generic device - made from an old face cream pot, Bionicle bits, and a good old Doctor Who spinner (For the back).

Steel and Steel prepare to embark:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8436/7909612276_c7fa8fde3d.jpg)

Front and rear of the machine:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7909615746_69d72ced31.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8033/7909613922_a042be8a8a.jpg)

The doodads are made from the floats from draught beer cans and superglue lids.  Could be useful for force-field generators, amongst other things.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/7909618588_0a99c05b3d.jpg)

Now I need to paint the scientist mini from the same pack as the Steel Mask.
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Papa Spanky on 02 September 2012, 04:51:33 AM
The flowers are indeed Army Painter tufts topped with some crumbs of that foamy scatter... I'd seen some other folks' bases with flowers and I had a brainwave when I was basing these :)

Genius.
I love that time tunnel also, keep it up.
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Weird WWII on 02 September 2012, 05:26:51 PM
Great Stuff!

Brian
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 03 September 2012, 08:41:55 AM
Love this. Absolutely brilliant!
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Hauptgefreiter on 03 September 2012, 04:07:01 PM
You haven't been reading "Lightning" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_%28novel%29) by accident, have you?  ;)
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Supercollider on 04 September 2012, 02:51:10 AM
You haven't been reading "Lightning" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_%28novel%29) by accident, have you?  ;)

No, what's that?
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: General on 05 September 2012, 02:05:35 AM
Cool!  Great paint job, too.
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Hauptgefreiter on 05 September 2012, 05:28:08 PM
No, what's that?

A book from Dean Koontz, see here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_%28novel%29)
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Supercollider on 05 September 2012, 08:49:13 PM
A book from Dean Koontz, see here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_%28novel%29)

Wow, sounds great.  I'll definitely look out for that. Thanks.
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: redzed on 05 September 2012, 09:57:35 PM
nice painting 8)

who make 'The Experiment' figure?
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Commander Vyper on 05 September 2012, 10:04:17 PM
nice painting 8)

who make 'The Experiment' figure?

Reaper chronoscope. Get Tim over at miniature heroes to order u one. Save on the US postage.

The commander
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: redzed on 06 September 2012, 12:38:44 AM
you's a stud CV 8)
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Supercollider on 06 September 2012, 01:32:05 AM
As CV says, he's a Reaper figure.  The figure is called 'Crosswire'.
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: tomek917 on 07 September 2012, 07:08:48 PM
Who makes the other guy?

Love the time machine!
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Commander Vyper on 07 September 2012, 07:17:09 PM
Bob Murch pulp!

http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=30&custID=9281692451347041679 (http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=30&custID=9281692451347041679)

Although a different pose so not sure now? :?

Ah ha...... PWM1 mini:

http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=1&custID=9281692451347041679 (http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=1&custID=9281692451347041679)
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Supercollider on 07 September 2012, 07:31:19 PM
Although a different pose so not sure now? :?

Ah ha...... PWM1 mini:

http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=1&custID=9281692451347041679 (http://www.pulpfigures.com/catcode.php?range=Wierd%20Menace&code=PWM&number=1&custID=9281692451347041679)

Yeah, it's the mini from the PWM1 pack, but I removed the submachinegun and gave hum a pistol.
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: tomek917 on 08 September 2012, 10:59:33 PM
Of course!  I knew I recognized him!

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Andym on 08 September 2012, 11:08:02 PM
Coolio! Keep up the nice work!!
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Michi on 08 September 2012, 11:30:20 PM
Wonderful, I love stuff like that and your painting and modeling is first class!
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: aggro84 on 10 September 2012, 02:00:06 AM
The minis look great. Wonderful stuff.  :-*
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: scoilt on 27 September 2012, 11:46:00 PM
Those look great. Very "Fallout" with the mutant...
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Melnibonean on 28 September 2012, 12:40:30 PM
Fantastic. The paint work on the figures is great and I love what you've done with the scenery.
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Supercollider on 29 September 2012, 01:52:47 AM
Thanks guys! :)

Small update - managed to paint the scientist from the same pack as the Steel Mask.  Meet the dastardly scientist, Herr Grips (Which I believe/hope translates to 'Mr Brains').

Went for a 'Bluey whiteness' with his coat, instead of the grey I've tried previously.

The Machine is a lightly modified and painted radiator thermostat I found in the street.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8458/8034290702_9319ab8541.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8030/8034290346_2cc9834a0d.jpg)
Title: Re: Der Stahl Maske & Stahl Kopf
Post by: Mason on 29 September 2012, 06:16:10 AM
Nice. Very nice!
 :-*

Although the Missus is telling me to stop looking at the radiator like that!
 ;)