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Title: Members of the Tong (another lot done)
Post by: Melnibonean on August 24, 2013, 12:11:47 PM
I've had these little chaps on my table for the past two months (2 years for the Malifaux figure). I've have very limited time for modelling of late - just a half hour here and there - so these have taken a long while to get together.

They are a mix of the INHM box, some Pulp Figures that I picked up off a second hand table and Malifaux. I still have about half a dozen to go in various stages of completion. They'll be good for IHMN and Pulp Alley and 7TV. Great value!

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/ikhemm/Tong_1_zpsaeae195c.jpg) (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/ikhemm/media/Tong_1_zpsaeae195c.jpg.html)

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/ikhemm/Tong_3_zps603d4b73.jpg) (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/ikhemm/media/Tong_3_zps603d4b73.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: emperorpenguin on August 24, 2013, 03:21:49 PM
Love the colours!
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: aggro84 on August 24, 2013, 03:45:38 PM
Quote from: emperorpenguin on August 24, 2013, 03:21:49 PM
Love the colours!

Yep!
Very cool!
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: Svennn on August 24, 2013, 03:50:21 PM
Colours are good, I really like the way the Malifaux bird compliments the IHMN set guy
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: The_Beast on August 24, 2013, 04:24:34 PM
Definitely a different take than I've seen on the makeup before.

I got it into my head that the white face was more a Japanese thing, though.

Doug
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: marianas_gamer on August 25, 2013, 01:49:22 AM
Nice work.  I particularly like Fu Manchu in blue and the bare chested halberdier.
LB
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: Melnibonean on August 25, 2013, 04:39:25 AM
Thanks for all the kind comments.

Quote from: The_Beast on August 24, 2013, 04:24:34 PM

I got it into my head that the white face was more a Japanese thing, though.


I honestly have no idea. I just thought that it might look good.
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: Brummie Thug on August 25, 2013, 08:02:39 PM
They look great  ;)
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: d phipps on August 27, 2013, 07:54:57 AM
Nice brushwork, Ian! Lots of fine detail work on those.  :-*
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: The_Beast on August 27, 2013, 02:18:52 PM
Quote from: Melnibonean on August 25, 2013, 04:39:25 AM
...
I honestly have no idea. I just thought that it might look good.

Vox populi, vox dei.

I'm to be run out of town as scoundrel and narrow-minded jade!  lol

All quite stunning and unique. AND probably necessary to include Misaki(?).

Well done!

Doug (Well, Misaki sounds Japanese...)  :D
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: Mason on August 27, 2013, 02:51:15 PM
Great stuff, sir!
Love the choice of colours and the freehand symbols look great.
 :-*


Quote from: Melnibonean on August 24, 2013, 12:11:47 PM
They'll be good for IHMN and Pulp Alley and 7TV. Great value!


Exactly what I was thinking regarding Tong.
Versatility is a wonderful thing!
 8)

Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: EndTransmission on August 27, 2013, 03:26:13 PM
You could probably get away with them as a force in Dead Man's Hand too  if you really want to push it. I'd not thought of Malifaux models for this, but great choice of models and colours!
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: Craig on August 27, 2013, 08:07:13 PM
Quote from: The_Beast on August 27, 2013, 02:18:52 PM
Well, Misaki sounds Japanese...

Misaki (みさき, ミサキ) is a popular feminine Japanese given name which can also be used as a surname.

I worked with not one, but two Misaki's during one of my sojourns in Nippon.
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: The_Beast on August 28, 2013, 06:41:06 PM
Quote from: Craig on August 27, 2013, 08:07:13 PM
Misaki (みさき, ミサキ) is a popular feminine Japanese given name which can also be used as a surname.

I worked with not one, but two Misaki's during one of my sojourns in Nippon.

Haven't you heard? They are kindlier, gentler now. It's Nihon.  lol

Doug
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: Dr Mathias on August 28, 2013, 06:45:46 PM
I've really not looked hard at Malifaux figures up to now, I'm going to have to check into that model.

Very good looking Tong group you have going, I like the mix of colors.
Title: Re: Members of the Tong
Post by: Melnibonean on September 03, 2013, 08:11:55 AM
Here's another bunch of Tong that I (finally) got painted. It's still taking me a long time to get these things done as my time is still limited.

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg91/ikhemm/Tong_4_zps0ffe759d.jpg) (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/ikhemm/media/Tong_4_zps0ffe759d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Members of the Tong (another lot done)
Post by: Mason on September 03, 2013, 09:08:11 AM
Yet more wonderful inspiration.
The Tong can obviously be extremely vibrant in shade and fun to paint.
You have done a great job, Ian!
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: Members of the Tong (another lot done)
Post by: Craig on September 03, 2013, 11:14:24 AM
An excellent and colourful band indeed  :D
Title: Re: Members of the Tong (another lot done)
Post by: Melnibonean on September 04, 2013, 02:13:26 AM
Thanks for the kind responses.
I do like colourful figures as I'm not a fan of "Grim Dark (with pointy bits)". I guess it comes from an old love of painting Napoleonic uniforms.
Title: Re: Members of the Tong (another lot done)
Post by: Dr Mathias on September 04, 2013, 02:18:34 AM
Quote from: Melnibonean on September 04, 2013, 02:13:26 AM
Thanks for the kind responses.
I do like colourful figures as I'm not a fan of "Grim Dark (with pointy bits)". I guess it comes from an old love of painting Napoleonic uniforms.

Tong are a perfect excuse for using whatever color you want :) Uniformity begone!
Title: Re: Members of the Tong (another lot done)
Post by: aggro84 on September 04, 2013, 04:33:04 AM
Looking good.
I like the variations as well.
Title: Re: Members of the Tong (another lot done)
Post by: d phipps on September 04, 2013, 04:50:38 AM
Well done, Ian! Those look great.  :-*
Title: Re: Members of the Tong (another lot done)
Post by: Amalric on September 04, 2013, 05:42:11 AM
Fantastic painting!
Very inspirational as I have a few to paint up myself.
Thanks!