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Title: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: Malamute on 02 March 2014, 03:42:47 PM
I have been busy converting Sky Martians into Martian Askari in the services of Great Britain and Japan in readiness for our demo game at Salute next month.

For further fluff and information here is the thread to the first Askari I produced for Salute last year:

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=52471.0


Here are a selection showing Martians adopting Earther fashions and adapting them to their own styles:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_02_03_14_4_33_34_1.jpg)

The second photo includes a Sky Martian clan leader in hooded robe.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_02_03_14_4_33_34_0.jpg)

The Sky Martian Prince in his hooded robe which will be painted to resemble gold embroiderey with a red lining. This figure will play a key role in the game.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_02_03_14_4_34_34_3.jpg)

Wearing an Inverness cape, wide brimmed hat and armed with a Winchester rifle.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_02_03_14_4_33_35_2.jpg)

Inspired by the Japanese and Chinese railroad workers this Martian wears a Coolie hat.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_02_03_14_4_33_35_3.jpg)

Pith helmet? Of course, Every Martian knows its the head gear of choice to protect ones head from the twin suns heat.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_02_03_14_4_33_35_4.jpg)

Top Hat! Every gentleman should have one.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_02_03_14_4_34_34_0.jpg)

More Pith anyone?
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_02_03_14_4_34_34_1.jpg)

And finally the Fez.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/86_02_03_14_4_34_34_2.jpg)

Sorry about the quality of the photos I rather rushed these and it shows ::)

There is a Rickshaw on the workbench at the moment with a Martian driver and Earther passenger. Now to get these painted in time for the game... lol
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Bullshott on 02 March 2014, 05:04:03 PM
Nice work Nick. I'm about to get back to finishing the greenstuff work on my Sky Martian priest.
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: The_Beast on 02 March 2014, 05:09:13 PM
Rickshaw also suitably 'native-ized'?

You poop; haven't used all the stored various 'Martians', going back to some original Barsoomian Battle Manual figs, and you keep adding to the longing.  ::)

Don't suppose any will be (mould) masters before being (battle) slaves? Forgoing that would be a kindness. No way can I tart up the basic models to near same.

Doug
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Malamute on 02 March 2014, 05:24:25 PM
Hi Doug,

These are just for the game and for the most part are not suitable for casting.

However James and I are going to do some City Martian types and Askaris after Salute that we will cast up and offer. :)
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: gamer Mac on 02 March 2014, 05:35:57 PM
Nice work  :-* :-* :-*
Should the Inverness Cape guy not have a deer hunter though :D
Fez is my favourite one
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: The_Beast on 02 March 2014, 05:42:10 PM
Hi Doug,

These are just for the game and for the most part are not suitable for casting.

However James and I are going to do some City Martian types and Askaris after Salute that we will cast up and offer. :)

Oh, that will take FOREVER... *I hope...*

And the rickshaw?

Gaudy as one of those sub-continent jitneys?

Doug
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Svennn on 02 March 2014, 05:46:38 PM
I am lost for words  :o
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Captain Blood on 02 March 2014, 06:36:03 PM
Whimsical  :)
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Dr DeAth on 03 March 2014, 08:31:32 PM
Spankingly good work with the green stuff there Mr Malamute. Still think the Martian prince needs some outrageous lace cuffs though.  ;)
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: krimso on 04 March 2014, 07:55:09 PM
Fantastic conversions.  Particularly fond of the top hat!
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Silent Invader on 04 March 2014, 08:05:04 PM
Wot no balaclava?!  :D

Great job Nick - my fave is the top hat chap (is a Martian a chap?!)
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Malamute on 04 March 2014, 08:25:27 PM
Wot no balaclava?!  :D



Going to have to do one now and call him Steve. ;) lol
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Mason on 04 March 2014, 08:56:44 PM
How have I missed these so far?
 :o

Bloody brilliant.
Love 'em all!
 :-* :-*


Wot no balaclava?!  :D

Going to have to do one now and call him Steve. ;) lol

That is so wrong, on so many levels.
It will have to cause fear if you do.
 :o

Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Malamute on 04 March 2014, 09:14:48 PM


That is so wrong, on so many levels.
It will have to cause fear if you do.
 :o



Well that settles it. I am going to have to do it now. lol
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Mason on 04 March 2014, 09:59:52 PM
Well that settles it. I am going to have to do it now. lol

 lol

Sicko!
 :o

Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Silent Invader on 04 March 2014, 10:49:09 PM
lol

Sicko!
 :o



Him or me or the martian?  ;D
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Malamute on 05 March 2014, 08:27:29 AM
Him or me or the martian?  ;D

 lol

All of the above lol
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Bugsda on 05 March 2014, 09:10:31 AM
Whimsical  :)

Yep! Whimsical is the word, excellent work Nicco  8)
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Mason on 05 March 2014, 09:38:42 AM
lol

All of the above lol

 lol

Yep!

 :D

Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Thunderchicken on 06 March 2014, 09:25:37 PM
Brilliant old chum!!   :-*

 If you do city dwellers you'll have to do one or two with beer bellies. Oh go on.......... 
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 22 March 2014, 08:59:33 AM
Excellent  8)

A fine set of figures  8)

Best Martians on the web  8)

Now finish painting them  ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Martian Conversions for Salute 2014 game
Post by: Malamute on 30 March 2014, 05:57:27 PM

Here they are with some paint on:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/17/86_30_03_14_6_49_32_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/17/86_30_03_14_6_49_32_1.jpg)

Prince Raaa Ma Laaa. A special conversion for the Salute game. I have to thank Dr De 'Ath who stepped in and finished painting the robe when I ran out of ideas and the ability to paint patterns ;)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/17/86_30_03_14_6_49_32_2.jpg)

The whole Askari unit who will be defending the Empire at Salute

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/17/86_30_03_14_6_49_33_3.jpg)

I very much enjoyed converting and painting these. I will be doing a load more after Salute, some which will be cast and available for sale.
Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 30 March 2014, 06:03:34 PM
Fantastic mate, they've really turned out well  :-* :-* :-*

And when I've finished the rest of mine we'll have two whole units  :o

cheers

James
Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: Mason on 30 March 2014, 06:13:07 PM
Bloody brilliant, sir!
 :-* :-*

And well done the Good Doctor for coming up trumps with a rather spiffing coat.
 8)


....and you have finally proved that you are actually doing something, after all.... ::)



Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: Malamute on 30 March 2014, 06:31:27 PM


....and you have finally proved that you are actually doing something, after all.... ::)





 lol

I was very tempted to make reference to that in the thread. ;) lol
Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: Thunderchicken on 30 March 2014, 08:13:03 PM
Great work old bean  :-*

That's your annual quota of painting done and dusted. You must be exhausted....   ;)
Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: Silent Invader on 30 March 2014, 08:14:36 PM
Lovely Nick  8)
Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: Malamute on 30 March 2014, 08:27:13 PM


That's your annual quota of painting done and dusted. You must be exhausted....   ;)

I'm resting now. :D
Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: FramFramson on 30 March 2014, 08:34:29 PM
Fan-farging-tastic.
Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: Captain Blood on 30 March 2014, 10:22:53 PM
I'm resting now. :D

 lol

Now come on. To be fair, you've painted quite a few gladiators too in the past few months.
Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: Malamute on 30 March 2014, 10:28:04 PM
lol

Now come on. To be fair, you've painted quite a few gladiators too in the past few months.

There's more stuff underway for Salute. It just goes to show how a tight deadline can focus the mind.  lol

Going to have a couple of days off work this coming week to crack on with the Salute List. I've enjoyed painting these a lot. ;D
Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: Bullshott on 30 March 2014, 11:38:01 PM
Martian priest for the Raas Ta Faari is now undercoated :)

Even at my slow painting speed I should finish him in time  :o
Title: Re: Martian Conversions. Now with paint on! 30/03/14
Post by: Mason on 31 March 2014, 12:12:45 AM
Going to have a couple of days off work this coming week to .......get over it

Corrected that for you.
 :D