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Title: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: gamer Mac on 28 November 2013, 11:30:48 PM
After playing a VSF game at BLAM I have decided to try and get back into painting VSF figures.

I am going to run with the Venus setting. I already have British and Chinese that I can use. I have the start of a Captain Nemo army and have now decided to add some local natives.

Enter the Parrot men

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_29_11_13_12_15_08_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_29_11_13_12_15_08_1.jpg)

I now only have another 43 to build and paint :'(
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: The Somnambulist on 28 November 2013, 11:36:50 PM
Who's a pretty boy then? Ace!
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Dewbakuk on 28 November 2013, 11:46:51 PM
Good man, it's the wise choice!  :D
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 29 November 2013, 12:28:28 AM
Nice one Colin, good to see you back in the fray  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Mason on 29 November 2013, 01:15:45 AM
Loving those colours, mate.
Good choice.
 :-*

Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Froggy the Great on 29 November 2013, 02:38:57 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Chairface on 29 November 2013, 06:15:01 AM
Agreed. Love the colour scheme
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Malamute on 29 November 2013, 08:41:20 AM
Nice one Colin, good to see you back in the fray  8)

cheers

James

What he said.

I wonder if Parrot Men will be able to "hold their own"? ;) lol

Lovely brushwork.  ;D
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: has.been on 29 November 2013, 08:52:26 AM
No you don't have Venusians, you've got a Norwegian Blue Parrot, and just as Monty Python are about to get back together.
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Ramshackle_Curtis on 29 November 2013, 08:59:11 AM
If I was painting alien parrot men I would get busy with some of that tasty luminous paint from vellejo!
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Andym on 29 November 2013, 09:50:40 AM
Excellent Colin! Lovely finish! Only a another 50-odd to go?
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Mason on 29 November 2013, 09:54:42 AM
If I was painting alien parrot men I would get busy with some of that tasty luminous paint from vellejo!

If you fancy having a go at that, Colin, I have some Foundry luminous pots somewhere.
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Braz on 29 November 2013, 10:12:34 AM
Very nice! :-*
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Ray Rivers on 29 November 2013, 01:28:32 PM
Most excellent!  :-*

Reminds me that I have a box of Parrot men awaiting similar treatment...
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: former user on 29 November 2013, 02:02:44 PM
I have the start of a Captain Nemo army and have now decided to add some local natives.

I'd like to see some of these?

nice blue btw  :-*
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Brummie Thug on 29 November 2013, 02:16:41 PM
Looking good.  ;) Get cracking with the others for a group shot!
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: gamer Mac on 29 November 2013, 05:13:41 PM
If you fancy having a go at that, Colin, I have some Foundry luminous pots somewhere.

No thanks I have enough problem painting with normal paints without trying to paint in the dark ;D

I'd like to see some of these?

nice blue btw  :-*

The Nemo ones I guess you mean.
They were painted for an LPL entry

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_17_05_11_8_15_44_4.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_17_05_11_8_15_44_3.JPG)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/1912_17_05_11_8_15_44_2.JPG)

The crab tank was also used in our aquanauts game at BLAM

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/1912_13_11_11_12_32_29_0.JPG)
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Malamute on 29 November 2013, 05:17:35 PM
More goodness. ;D

Loving the aquanauts, a timely reminder of an awesome game  :-*
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: former user on 29 November 2013, 05:25:28 PM
cracking stuff
THX for sharing!

Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: gamer Mac on 08 December 2013, 11:53:00 PM
A lot of crap on teley.
Managed to get some more Parrotmen finished.

A full half squad
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_09_12_13_12_43_17_3.jpg)

Plus a leader figure
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_09_12_13_12_43_17_0.jpg)

The leader has feathers on his head to tell him apart from the normal guys
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_09_12_13_12_43_17_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_09_12_13_12_43_17_2.jpg)

Only another 39 to go
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 09 December 2013, 08:06:58 AM
Keep em coming mate  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Malamute on 09 December 2013, 08:41:23 AM
Great stuff ;D
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: beefcake on 09 December 2013, 09:15:44 AM
Cool. Very nice feathers.
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Elk101 on 09 December 2013, 09:24:49 AM
These are top notch! I really like the terrain piece from the first shot too. The kroot always struck me as one of the more versatile 40k ranges and they look like they make perfect Venusian parrot men (we all have a good idea what they should look like after all!). A great idea well executed.  :)
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 09 December 2013, 09:28:25 AM
Lovely work Colin!

Not going to do orange beaks?  ;D
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Mason on 09 December 2013, 12:44:03 PM
Great stuff, Colin.

Loving the Parrotmen, mate, and Nemo's boys look great.
All those stripes, you are a brave man.
 :-* :-*

If you ever fancy painting in the dark just let me know.
 :D ;)

Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 09 December 2013, 01:09:01 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t6c7QrmD5Q
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Thunderchicken on 09 December 2013, 01:35:45 PM
Oooooh! Nice! Good to see you back in VSFville Colin.
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Mitchelxen on 09 December 2013, 06:26:36 PM
Excellent work!
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: gamer Mac on 17 December 2013, 12:32:45 AM
The Glasgow branch (pun intended) of the Royal horticultural society are currently on an expedition to Venus to gather some samples for the botanic gardens. While travelling by Aeronef they have managed to take a photo of a previously unseen parrot-man dwelling. The society members left this one picture on the Aeronef while they went on to carry out further investigations.
The Aeronef returned with this one picture but there is a plan to meet the society members tomorrow and it is hoped they will have some better photos, maybe even colour ones, if they survive.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_17_12_13_1_19_24.jpg)
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Dewbakuk on 17 December 2013, 03:36:48 AM
I like that! I think you're the first person to make a dwelling based on the bit off fluff I wrote. I'm hoping to be able to finish my own village soon.
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Elk101 on 17 December 2013, 07:23:31 AM
That's great; I love it! You and your brother are too damned talented for your own good (or at least for mine!).  Lovely work sir and I look forward to seeing the society's watercolours! Cheers, Steve
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Malamute on 17 December 2013, 08:38:38 AM
I like that! I think you're the first person to make a dwelling based on the bit off fluff I wrote. I'm hoping to be able to finish my own village soon.

And then we can bomb the C**p out of it. :D

The dwelling is looking ace Colin. ;D
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Dewbakuk on 17 December 2013, 09:36:42 AM
And then we can bomb the C**p out of it. :D


Probably, especially given that Bibbles has sabotaged the parrot man fleets construction process!*


*the fact I have neither the time not space to work on them currently is immaterial.
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Malamute on 17 December 2013, 09:42:12 AM
Probably, especially given that Bibbles has sabotaged the parrot man fleets construction process!*


*the fact I have neither the time not space to work on them currently is immaterial.

 lol
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Mason on 17 December 2013, 11:10:33 AM
Nice work, Colin.
I like the look of that.
 :-*

Now then, Mr Dewbakuk: Where exactly is this fluff you mention?
 :D

Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Malamute on 17 December 2013, 11:14:11 AM
Nice work, Colin.
I like the look of that.
 :-*

Now then, Mr Dewbakuk: Where exactly is this fluff you mention?
 :D



Here:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=8689.0
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Mason on 17 December 2013, 11:17:58 AM
Here:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=8689.0


Thanks, Mama!
 :D

Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: gamer Mac on 17 December 2013, 02:21:03 PM
I like that! I think you're the first person to make a dwelling based on the bit off fluff I wrote. I'm hoping to be able to finish my own village soon.
Yes Dean that's where the idea came from.
Cheers

First photo of the dwelling from the aeronef. Surprise, surprise the society party still seems to be alive.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_17_12_13_2_46_11_0.jpg)

Some other photos from the ground

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_17_12_13_2_44_42_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_17_12_13_2_44_43_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_17_12_13_2_44_43_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_17_12_13_2_44_43_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_17_12_13_2_44_43_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/15/1912_17_12_13_2_46_11_1.jpg)

A small report has been attached to the photos, by Prof May.B.Wight. The Dwelling seams to be an outlying farm. They seem to be omnivores and grow various crops and fruits. So far we have been unable to determine what kind of meat that they consume. It appears that there is no difference between the sexes and for an outsider it is impossible to tell them apart. The group/family all live in the one egg shaped hut mounted at the top of a rock spire. We have taken to calling this dwelling an Erie because of the bird like nature of the natives. The rope ladder can be lifted up in time of danger.
The report then goes on to describe in great detail the flowers in and around the local area etc.....
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Malamute on 17 December 2013, 02:26:57 PM
Looking Good Colin. ;D
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: commissarmoody on 17 December 2013, 02:48:58 PM
Very nice.
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 17 December 2013, 02:49:03 PM
Good or nice? Effing brilliant 'swhat it is!!! lol

I envy your skils and your time!


Omnivorous? That's the most dangerous kind of animal that exists! Just look at this planet!  lol
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Mason on 17 December 2013, 03:34:47 PM
Sweet!
I like that, oh yes.
 8) 8)

Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 17 December 2013, 03:53:49 PM
That's fantastic mate  :-* :-* :-*

Truly in the great VSF style  8)

Really looking forward to seeing more  :)

Probably, especially given that Bibbles has sabotaged the parrot man fleets construction process!*


*the fact I have neither the time not space to work on them currently is immaterial.

Not my fault you're a slacker  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: gamer Mac on 17 December 2013, 04:18:40 PM
Thanks guys


Really looking forward to seeing more  :)

cheers

James

Not sure what else to do?
Anybody got any ideas?
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 17 December 2013, 05:21:25 PM
Not sure what else to do?
Anybody got any ideas?

Bigger ones, smaller ones, several joined together over a few rock spires and then a parrot man town built on a craggy mountain  :D

There's more if want  ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Andym on 17 December 2013, 05:22:16 PM
Surely you need a couple more to make a village? Then maybe a bigger, leaders hut? One with enough space in it to hold a parrotmen war council?

BTW brilliant work Colin!! :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Mason on 17 December 2013, 06:13:09 PM
Yes: More is what you need!
 :D

How about a communal hall type thing in the shape of a ring surrounding an open floor with 'perches' for all to sit on.....or a nesting area for eggs to be laid in and incubate....or some walkways to link areas together.....

Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Dewbakuk on 17 December 2013, 06:43:05 PM
Yes Dean that's where the idea came from.
Cheers


Good man  :D

My village unfortunately went into attic storage when we moved house and never came out again. It's one of the, admittedly many, projects that should get completed once I can use my damned man cave!

As to what to add, I agree with more houses and suspended walkways.

Quote from: jimbibbly

Not my fault you're a slacker  ;D

cheers

James

*cough* sketchup plans for balloon formers *cough*
Title: Re: Parrot men of Venus
Post by: Bullshott on 17 December 2013, 07:32:10 PM
Great work Colin. I must get back to finishing my parrotmen,