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Miniatures Adventure => SuperHero Adventures => Topic started by: jetengine on 06 February 2016, 04:04:56 PM
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This would of originally been a 'Batman Miniature game' thread but with the Spiderman add on to BMG and the upcoming Marvel game (with a DC version planned in the future I assume) it's more of a general 'Knight Models' thread.
I currently own a Black Mask gang, with several Free agents and am considering investing in a Joker gang if they release the animated version. I own nothing Marvel related yet, the Spiderman stuff doesn't interest me right now and is only available through Knight Models direct order only service. The new Marvel game though (when released) will get a lot of my cash as I intend to buy all three starters (Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and X-men).
My model count atm then is.....
Leader
Black Mask
Free Agents
Arkham Origins Deathstroke
Clayface
Killer Croc
Deadshot
Copperhead
Animated Catwoman
Hugo Strange
Henchman
Arkham Asylum Inmate E0476
Arkham Asylum Inmate E0475
Arkham Asylum Inmate E0478
Anatoly
Boris
Dirty Tom
Mule Goon
Mesh
Goon
Goon 2
I'm intending to round out the gang with....
Free Agents
Black Manta
Catman
Mr Freeze
Firefly
The Riddler
Arkham City Scarecrow
Henchman
Meatman
Mezz
Mr Pink (an alt Boris)
Most of these free agents can work with any other gang so it's good to have if my opponents want to try one they don't own.
Terrain wise I currently have some resin sewer markers (non Knight Models), the terrain from Infinities Operation Icestorm and the terrain from Mars Attacks which should be enough (I think) minus the lamps I need.
There's a fairly substantial gaming group in my area with roughly 20 odd people I could get a game with, we all have many different games though so it's on and off again.
Here are my Sewer Markers.
(http://s24.postimg.org/9h223m0xh/12642941_466346493566007_8343027792168668121_n.jpg)
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I'm usually pretty lazy with my painting but these models are so nice I tried to put some effort in, including using new techniques and brushes for me as well as varnishing for the first time (usually my paintjob is so mediocre i'd rather not varnish if I need to re do it). This included drybrushing (I rarely do so), using a 'insane detail brush' and painting details such as eyes (just the whites, i'm not good enough for pupils yet) and lips.
(http://s12.postimg.org/3l7ebrad9/12645091_468352516698738_1813254943200618425_n.jpg)
Animated Catwoman is one of the nicest models I've ever worked with, single piece (i'm not a fan of multi-part metals), highly detailed with no real casting issues and really embodies the Paul Dini artstyle.
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The second model I finished yesterday. No eyes this time since his trilby casts a shadow over his face so it'd be pointless, the shirt and tie were quite interesting though. I used army painters colored inks on white primer for the first time and it's certainly a decent way of giving colour and shade quickly.
(http://s8.postimg.org/lhfbwrxjp/20160205_155518.jpg)
The model itself was....two parts iirc ? He's a fairly simple one though. Lots of nice space to paint on, grey again (next model should have less gray lol). The KM paint scheme has him in pin-stripes but that is way beyond my skill-level and patience. Game wise he's a tad expensive since he comes with several special rules, brass knuckles and a gun. Guns are deadly in BMG, one guy with a gun can easily kill several models, thankfully ammo is fairly rare.
The base is meant to represent Black Masks personal mansion. I was originally considering a marble kind of feeling but after some research I didn't like how it looked when painted so went with a more muralesqe style, attempting to connect more with his ancestors perhaps ?
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That's some nice work! Please keep posting.
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Great start. I'll follow along happily!
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Took a bit longer to finish the next model, the very large Clayface. I used multiple watered down layers of various browns to get the 'different clay' kind of look.
(http://s24.postimg.org/4ara6m83p/20160212_152324.jpg)
I also managed to finish off Deadshot today whilst adding the varnish to Clayface. Deadshot is very nasty in the game, as mentioned earlier guns are dangerous and he's an expert marksman.
(http://s24.postimg.org/dsr16nts5/20160212_152359.jpg)
Also pre-ordered the new Marvel Knight Models game with the Avengers starter pack and Black Panther.
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Looking good so far. Something you'll want to / need to add to your tables is a few taller buildings. Batclaw / grapple has a minimum height change of 10cm. When you use it you have to move up or down a minimum of 10cm as part of the action. I'm not sure if the Infinity buildings are quite that tall?
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If they aren't big enough it's no big deal, I've got some mars attacks terrain that can fill the role quite nicely.
Got another mobster done, this time armed with a Thompson sub-machine gun.
(http://s10.postimg.org/k3ak1dc3d/12734190_472114229655900_2420835454801230347_n.jpg)
Like the last mobster this one was supposed to have pin-stripes which I ignored, though I gave him a moustache instead since (again like the last mobster) his hat covers his eyes.
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Great start you have some pretty cool mini's done so far.
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Thanks for all the comments guys and girls, I managed to get my first proper game in last week. Instead of the Infinity terrain we used the DZC buildings which (despite the printed on scale issues) are actually really good as impromptu scenery, this was combined with the aforementioned Mars attacks scenery to get a ruined Gotham feel.
It was only a small game, 150 rep. Black Mask versus The Joker. I lost unfortunately but only by three points, I enjoyed myself though.
Also managed to get a Black Mask goon (the one who got me 10 points due to sitting on some loot) painted and have begun working my Lampposts and more Sewer markers.
(http://s17.postimg.org/svexk6jsv/20160228_111429.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.org/e5grttubj/20160228_172820.jpg)
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Had my second game. 200 points. Against the Joker again this time, albeit the Killing Joke variant. I had Black Mask, Goon 1 and 2, stabby arkham asylum inmate and Deadshot. He had Joker, Contra Aguste, Ringmaster, Knife Clown and Punker (clown with Chainsaw)
Deadshot proved his worth gunning down Knife clown easily as well as tying up Punker for the entire game.
I won however, 24 to 16 so the guy who won me the match (Goon 1) moved up the paint list.
(http://s9.postimg.org/wdqnox3vz/20160306_161413.jpg)
I tried pinstripes three times and they looked terrible so I just gave him a brown suit.
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Nice work :)
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More updates.
I'm still waiting on my Marvel stuff to arrive (changed my order to include the GOTG now as well) and also picked up and assembled the Gatling Brute for the Scarecrow gang (which I intend to start soon). Also managed to paint up two more models and arrange a game for the 15th, this time a full 350 point (tournament sized) one against my Joker opponent from the last two matches.
First model to be done was Killer Croc, he was frankly a pain in the ass both to assemble and paint. Knight models do gorgeous models full of detail but their one issue is the connecting tabs, they often don't fit and Crocs was no different. In the end I had to give him to a friend to pin since I myself am terrible at pinning. The painting itself was just irritating due to his size. I'm not very happy with it but he's done.
(http://s21.postimg.org/xgd8l47xz/20160310_213213.jpg)
Next up was the Black Mask Mule, like Killer Croc he also required my friend to pin due to his torso and legs being separate pieces. The base is simply some putty shaped to look vaguely like the sculpted bases. He was much nicer to paint, a simple scheme for a fairly simple model. I tried to freehand some tattoos but they looked awful so I left them.
(http://s11.postimg.org/fg44rhc9v/20160310_221323.jpg)
As I mentioned above I'm interested in trying other gangs once I've completed my Black Mask stuff since (at the moment) he's somewhat limited. Currently looking at Scarecrow (small elite force, lots of guns), Penguin (even more horde then Black Mask), Freeze (nothing known as of yet).
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Finally completed all the released 'Black Mask' models.
Here's Black Mask himself.
(http://s23.postimg.org/tjoz36jff/10592859_481588325375157_7124010294641691427_n.jpg)
I didn't give his suit a wash, feeling that the clean white actually looks better then the darker duller washed look.
Anatoli, I hate this model. His studio model has a incredibly dark colour scheme that is hard to recreate so I went with something different, only issue is that the model itself is a pain to paint thanks to his 'Football Gear' looking nothing like actual Football gear and resembling power armour more.
(http://s23.postimg.org/nwsm5pgwr/10470193_481588378708485_6431707980575244887_n.jpg)
Finally there's Mesh.
(http://s23.postimg.org/g1i2qw7a3/10170740_481588408708482_2987043662374053481_n.jpg)
His studio model had both a black coat and gloves making it difficult to tell them apart, in this case I decided to give him grey gloves.
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Getting close to completing all of my current Knight Models (Only 2 1/2 to go), quite happy with them.
One of my friends asked for a group shot, here's the Black Mask Gang.
(http://s17.postimg.org/plfm1zb0f/10320361_483812521819404_2999698296405142314_n.jpg)
Here's the first of the three 'Arkham Asylum Inmates', they are generally better then the earlier pack of Arkham Asylum residents (packaged with Zsasz) due to them not suffering from the irritating rule Delirium (this rule means they can't recover from stun damage) and having weapons. This one I refer to as 'Mister Stabby' even if he can't actually dual wield his knives for attacks.
(http://s17.postimg.org/azoldqe7z/1610068_483822398485083_7565809632413310158_n.jpg)
Next is another Arkham Asylum Inmate. This time wielding a 'big spike', I tried to give his mask the same kind of look you see in a lot of the recent shitty horror movies. His spike is actually a fairly decent weapon giving him reach (attack 3cm away from you), handy (rerolls to hit) and does one blood damage (can't be recovered from).
(http://s17.postimg.org/41kh7sg3j/10274173_483822438485079_9183807649795896102_n.jpg)
Dc's Doctor Strange, Hugo Strange is less about magic and more psychology. He's a buff machine able to give any henchman with Mental Disorders extra actions and moves.
(http://s17.postimg.org/bp2bsz8fz/1470051_483822481818408_956605454582670137_n.jpg)
Finally here's Mr Pink. He's a 'tournament' model, at tournaments with Knight Models support they award winners alternative cards for existing models. It's a smart system in my opinion allowing them to add extra characters without having to make new models. These cards are of course limited edition but the community is nice enough to put them online for others to use, you just can't use them in official tournaments since you don't own the actual card.
He's essentially Boris with lower attack, strength and endurance as well as no brass knucles. However he also gains one higher defense, a bulletproof vest (guns go from 2+ to wound to 4+) and rapid fire (use one special counter to add one to your guns rate of fire, even if you move) and loses Elite : Gangster meaning you can use both Machine Gun mobster and Mr Pink (even Boris as well if you have a leader with Elite Boss : Gangster).
(http://s17.postimg.org/bqhbjiglb/1914910_483830091817647_3259260993390964354_n.jpg)
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Finished the last of my Batman models ! At least until I buy more lol
(http://s24.postimg.org/ve9zy5qid/1240355_484303985103591_2431539832181329356_n.jpg)
(http://s9.postimg.org/wdnj8p2z3/1914569_484304005103589_784250549286209049_n.jpg)
(http://s24.postimg.org/b715jliet/12321397_484304025103587_3188625957155712801_n.jpg)
(http://s24.postimg.org/57defxxmd/12196296_484304045103585_6306463969784199922_n.jpg)
Of the three Copperhead is the one I like the least, her paintjob looks better in RL but even then her model is still awkward and not the greatest cast. Deathstroke was a pain in the ass to paint thanks to all his detail (first time I painted orange as well) whilst the Arkham Asylum Inmate is generally the easiest to paint but I added some freehand to his back to add more detail.
Finally here’s a group photo of all my Batman miniatures.
(http://s24.postimg.org/mn2z3w779/1157401_484304085103581_5355204576450008062_n.jpg)
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Nice additions. You've got plenty of choice for your Crews now :)
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More Marvel and DC stuff has turned up and been assembled, it's just the painting part that's difficult lol.
I have yet to actually play a game of Marvel but I find the models gorgeous...even if Knight Models common issue of gap filling and terrible connectors is present. I chose the easiest to do first even though I took the lazy route of no shading/highlighting.
(http://s28.postimg.org/xw8d05g4t/12809691_491598247707498_8763310616634998772_n.jpg)
T'Challa the Black Panther !
Gave his base a coat of Charon Red then dryrushed it with ...Dessert Yellow iirc, trying to go for a 'outback' look. I would of preferred a more urban base but the current Marvel stuff suffers from a lot of tactical rock syndrome.
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It's been a while but I've managed to get something painted.
With the DC universe game released it's added a lot of vitality to my FLGS Marvel Scene. I myself opted to go for an Injustice League for our recent escalation campaign.
So far I've got Joker (currently WIP), Deadshot, Deathstroke and Clayface. In my mind the Clown is paying them handsomely to aid him in his schemes.
Alas my last game ended with Thor throwing an Ambulance at the Joker leading to a twisted bloody pile on the floor.
Anyway next on Mistah J's payroll is Professor Zoom
(https://s29.postimg.org/eq9tngw47/15283982_591257364408252_5827263365557724593_n.jpg)
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A great looking group.
They are fun to paint, aren't they?
I really like Tchalla....nice job there. I gotta get that mini!!
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Time for Mistah J himself !
Not a fan of the purple tbh, it was a pain to paint.
Still only two models left and my Escalation League Injustice League is done.
(https://s29.postimg.org/lt9ugkofb/15622167_598891706978151_2409835064085901380_n.jpg)
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I think that's their best Joker!
Nice one.