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Miniatures Adventure => SuperHero Adventures => Topic started by: JollyBob on August 15, 2008, 04:48:42 PM
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I've been working on these for a while, and there are still one or two more to come, but most of the heavy hitters are here.
Strictly for my own use, since no-one makes a lead version in 28mm, several conversions and botched paintjobs turn previously respectable lumps of lead into:
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/AbeColl.jpg)
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/DaimioColl.jpg)
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/JohannColl.jpg)
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/JuniorColl.jpg)
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/RogerColl.jpg)
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/KateColl.jpg)
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/ProfBColl.jpg)
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/ManningColl.jpg)
Base figures are mainly Hasslfree, with some Heresy, WestWind, Artizan and ERM. Apologies to Hammershield for pinching his Hellboy Junior idea. I tried to get a colour scheme that evoked the movie as well as the BPRD and Hellboy comic books (different artists = different colours!). I'm sure you'll tell me if I'm wrong. ;)
Still have HF's not-Hellboy to finish painting, as well as some field agents, and am waiting for HF to release a particular figure to turn into Liz Sherman. Will add them as I get them done.
Comments and criticisms welcome as ever, and I hope you can make out the pictures properly, I seem to be going backwards with my photography skills.
Cheers! :)
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I think it's a project everybody here had at a moment, But you, you made it, And what a realisation ! they're all great and you could be proud, even of you pics composition !
In two words, "très joli !"
meow,
Matt
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Wow, Sir Bob! That's a series of quite inspired ideas right there... They are all great looking!
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Thank you! :)
I was kinda nervous about posting them as they don't really look like the characters in the comics, but then I figured what the hell, I'm not getting any younger.
And I've posted them on Frothers too.
If I don't come back, tell my girlfriend I spent the holiday money on lead. :D
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Nice job BOB
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Awesome stuff, Bob.
Chuck
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Brilliant!
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:o WoW !!
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You're all being so nice, if I had a fan, I'd hide behind it. lol
Anyway, just finished the Boy himself, thought you might like to see:
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/HBColl.jpg)
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Awesome stuff! :-*
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Freaking awesome.
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They're great, excellent work. 8)
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Ooooh. Awesome!
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very nice ;D
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And the last lot off the table (for now), a section of Field Agents:
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/FieldColl.jpg)
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Oooh. Nice use of the Heresy figs. 8)
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Absolute stunning work!
And what an inspiration, have to do something similar soon... ;)
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And what an inspiration, have to do something similar soon... ;)
Nooooo! :o
No no no you'll do it better and mine will look like a cheap poundshop knock-off version!
You and your teutonic efficiency... >:(
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Nooooo! :o
No no no you'll do it better and mine will look like a cheap poundshop knock-off version!
You and your teutonic efficiency... >:(
Do not worry! Right now I have no time to do it and I really think that yours are a new benchmark!
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This week's update is some more Agents, more like the film versions than the previous ones:
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/SAColl.jpg)
(Included a couple of close ups of Agents Snipes and Belushi, the shots of Agents Vanillice and Shaft didn't come out too well. ;))
Got a containment team and some Old Crow vehicles on the go as well, hope to have them up soon.
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This week's update is some more Agents, more like the film versions than the previous ones:
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/SAColl.jpg)
(Included a couple of close ups of Agents Snipes and Belushi, the shots of Agents Vanillice and Shaft didn't come out too well. ;))
Got a containment team and some Old Crow vehicles on the go as well, hope to have them up soon.
Told you they'd look spiffy!!!
;)
Vyper
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:o Amazing job JB. I love seeing figures converted from their original use into new stuff.
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Thanks again.
@ Vyper, yes you did. And I am easy to persuade, apparently...
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Thanks again.
@ Vyper, yes you did. And I am easy to persuade, apparently...
lol and Doug's stuff is still cheap £1.25 per mini who can resist!
Nice
Vyper
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Since I was already buying the last lot from EM4, I thought it would be rude not to get these lads as well:
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/CTColl.jpg)
That's the lot for the now, a few SWAT types on order, and vehicles, not to mention a Liz Sherman to convert, but I need to concentrate on other things again this coming month. Hopefully I can pick the project up again nearer Christmas.
Hope you like!
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Love the containment team.Excellent. :-* :-* :-*
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Very nice. Love your BPRD stuff. 8)
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Cracking stuff!!
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I've only just noticed this thread! >:( ::)
Brilliant work JB and very imaginitive use of minis. As you say, they aren't identical to either the comic or film characters but are all instantly recognizable, which is the whole point really.
I only got to see Hellboy 2 last Saturday and combined with your figures it has really got me enthused about starting my own BPRD. The film was so much better than the first, which I enjoyed but wasn't totally convinced by.
We definitely need a Liz figure ASAP. Modelled on Selma Blair, of course :-*
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Cheers big lad! :)
We definitely need a Liz figure ASAP. Modelled on Selma Blair, of course :-*
Actually, she's going to be based on this little beauty from Hasslefree (released 22nd Sept):
http://www.hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/wip.php?wip=215&arr=19#foo
I think I should be able to get away with just adding a utility belt and some flames in one hand.
If I get really carried away I'll add a pistol in her other hand and reposition her feet, but I'll wait till I've got her in my sweaty little hands before I make a decision about that.
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Cheers big lad! :)
We definitely need a Liz figure ASAP. Modelled on Selma Blair, of course :-*
Actually, she's going to be based on this little beauty from Hasslefree (released 22nd Sept):
http://www.hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/wip.php?wip=215&arr=19#foo
I think I should be able to get away with just adding a utility belt and some flames in one hand.
If I get really carried away I'll add a pistol in her other hand and reposition her feet, but I'll wait till I've got her in my sweaty little hands before I make a decision about that.
Not into that mini at all matey face is looking pug ugly, (sorry Kev say what I see), dionne b would be great for liz though, lose the guns add two fireballs??...or use sadie or kat?
Vyper
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I did think about that, but I've already painted one Dionne, and I didn't think her boots and overalls would really work for Liz. The big coat hides a lot of it, but it still doesn't work for me.
The Witch Hazel one has the more modern clothes, which I think suit Liz better. To be honest, I'm not 100% sold on this one either, but it was the only one I could make work in my head. It may yet turn out to be impractical when I get started on it, given the posing of the figure. :(
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I did think about that, but I've already painted one Dionne, and I didn't think her boots and overalls would really work for Liz. The big coat hides a lot of it, but it still doesn't work for me.
The Witch Hazel one has the more modern clothes, which I think suit Liz better. To be honest, I'm not 100% sold on this one either, but it was the only one I could make work in my head. It may yet turn out to be impractical when I get started on it, given the posing of the figure. :(
Well one of my Dionne's has recently lost her head and joined the ranks of the SS/Junkers heiracy and my Kat became Bea to do some bill killing, but both would make a better liz...for the love of mike Kev's really lucking out on that sculpt sorry.
How about the new female adventurer kitty, sculpt a proper rucksac over the bear (if you want) and then you could convert the left hand remove the gun and add a little fireball....
Use kat's head to Liz her up if you're not a fan of the hairdo?
Well that's what I'll do! ;)
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I dunno man, Hazel still seems right to me, but now you're making me have doubts. I'll have to give it a bit more thought and see if I can see another way to do it.
Or I might just buy the shitty clix one off of ebay and stop agonising about it... ;)
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I dunno man, Hazel still seems right to me, but now you're making me have doubts. I'll have to give it a bit more thought and see if I can see another way to do it.
Or I might just buy the shitty clix one off of ebay and stop agonising about it... ;)
Given you quite a good head start as it is young man!! :P
;)
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I dunno man, Hazel still seems right to me, but now you're making me have doubts. I'll have to give it a bit more thought and see if I can see another way to do it.
Or I might just buy the shitty clix one off of ebay and stop agonising about it... ;)
Hey! I like those. >:( lol
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Okay, having thought about this, and looked at Hazel a bit more closely, what about Sadie instead?
(http://www.hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/catalog/a019.jpg)
Carve off the crossbow, swap the stake for a pistol, remodel the other hand to hold (or even be) a fireball, add a holster and some pouches and paint accordingly.
Hell, she even seems to be wearing a crucifix, so I won't have to embarrass myself trying to sculpt one.
Any thoughts? ???
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I converted one for a bday present once. She's very tiny (teen), but carving off the crossbow wasn't too difficult. Might work for Liz Sherman.
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Okay, having thought about this, and looked at Hazel a bit more closely, what about Sadie instead?
(http://www.hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/catalog/a019.jpg)
Carve off the crossbow, swap the stake for a pistol, remodel the other hand to hold (or even be) a fireball, add a holster and some pouches and paint accordingly.
Hell, she even seems to be wearing a crucifix, so I won't have to embarrass myself trying to sculpt one.
Any thoughts? ???
Could do see where you going... I'd use sadie's head on kat's or kitt's body myself
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Well I think I may give it a try with this one.
I do like the others you suggested, but they have too much of the cheesecake pose for me, I think. Nothing wrong with that, of course, I just can't see the Liz from the comics in skin tight rubber and motorcycle boots. (Selma Blair, on the other hand... :-*) And since I'm going for a compromise between the two versions I can get my head round this one a bit more easily.
Dammit. Now I have to make another Hasslefree order. The things I have to do... ::)
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Well I think I may give it a try with this one.
I do like the others you suggested, but they have too much of the cheesecake pose for me, I think. Nothing wrong with that, of course, I just can't see the Liz from the comics in skin tight rubber and motorcycle boots. (Selma Blair, on the other hand... :-*) And since I'm going for a compromise between the two versions I can get my head round this one a bit more easily.
Dammit. Now I have to make another Hasslefree order. The things I have to do... ::)
I suppose I was thinking more second movie liz meself but you go girlfriend!!! :)
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Super-Fantastic! What will they be fighting? Will you be dooing up some frogs? The Black flame? Ultra-freaky jaguar god? After seeing your sculpts anything is possible!
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...you go girlfriend!!! :)
You're weird. lol
@ Uncle Mike, they probably won't actually fight anything, unfortunately, but the Eureka demons make great frogs, so I may splash out on a few to shuffle around the shelf making pew-pew noises at. And of course, there is always Projeckt Ragnarok to confound at every turn. ;)
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...you go girlfriend!!! :)
You're weird. lol
The Eureka demons make great frogs, so I may splash out on a few to shuffle around the shelf making pew-pew noises at.
I'm weird??? You're moving lead frog demons around the shelves making PEW PEW noises!!! :)
Anyway back to my panzers...
VRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol
At Ease!
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Okay, having thought about this, and looked at Hazel a bit more closely, what about Sadie instead?
[img width=500 height=308]http://www.hasslefreeminiatures.co.uk/catalog/a019.jpg[/img
Any thoughts? ???
Yes, that she's got quite a tush on her, that gal.
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Firstly, what a great job! I'm a big big HB/BPRD fan, love looking at this set :) You've outdone yourself!
What kind of scale are the Hasslefree figs in? I have a zombie hunter but he is on the small side... 25mm I believe.
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Kev White firmly and vociferously maintains that his figs are produced in "true" 28mm, i.e. that is the measurement (to the eyes) of a standard male human figure. They are also a bit more realistically proportioned, which makes them look slimmer than other manufacturers, less chunky.
In practice, there is a lot of variation as they are sculpted to be individuals and a lot depends on the subject. A teenage girl like Sadie will come in quite small (maybe 25mm), but a hulking brute like Harby is 32/33mm tall. Kev usually does list the size on the relevant shop page to let you decide before you buy though.
As you can see from the stuff I have used, I have no problem mixing them with figures from Artizan, Copplestone (em4 Future Wars), East Riding Miniatures and Heresy. Depends what you're willing to put up with on the tabletop/shelf, I suppose.
And thank you for your comments, I'm glad you think they are worthy of the subject matter. :)
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did you ever get around to making liz?
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did you ever get around to making liz?
I started on the conversion, yeah, using Hasslefree's Sadie the Vampire Slayer as a base.
But then it got really cold up in my nerd-hole, and the gun hand didn't look right anyway, and then a load of shiny new stuff turned up, and then it was Christmas....
Well, you get the idea. It's on the bench, I just need to get back into it. Soon.
Always soon. ;)
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cool. after getting the hellboy films for xmas it has rekindled my hellboy ideas! Now to find the money for the figures and the people to play! :D
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Hey all.
I finally got round to finishing a few more characters for the BPRD, and thought you'd want to see, since you've been waiting so long. ;)
First off, we have Liz Sherman (and if you've been following the conversation in this thread, you'll know that this is the third version I started. I'm so pleased I actually finished one!
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/Lizcoll.jpg)
Secondly, we have Agent Devon, a relatively new character in the comics, and one who has been elevated reluctantly from back room boy to frontline operative. I thought the cautious look of this figure captured him quite well.
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/ADcoll.jpg)
And to finish, a group of R&D techs, professors and what have you.
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/RDcoll.jpg)
As you can see, the girl is the only one I've converted. I also like to think of the guy in the apron as a kind of Q figure. "Oh, Hellboy, do be careful...!" lol
As usual, where possible I've tried to strike a balance between the comics and the movies, and ended up with something not quite either. I hope I haven't gone too wide of the mark.
So. Sorry for the wait, I hope it was worth it. I'd be really pleased to hear any comments, criticisms and suggestions on how to improve my conversion skills, as there are one or two bits I'm not too happy with.
Over to you!
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It's all good. 8) 8) 8) :-*
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Thank you. :)
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Nice work!Where did the research team come from? I recognise the Hasslfree girl. I 've been painting my own B.P.R.D off and on for the last 18 months, I should really get them finished!
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Cheers. :)
The two blokes in lab coats are also from Hasslefree, the guy with the apron is Heresy's Dr Frankenmuller.
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These are all freaking awesome.
I love the hellboy mythos. :)
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Great stuff JollyBob. I really like your conversions.
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Your BPRD characters are very nice. I like them all though I wonder if you're happy with your compromise. I'd be torn between the two. But I would feel like I had to try to match one either the comic or the movies. I do applaud your work you've gotten great results with your approach.
Rob
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I'm doing the same thing...only yours blows mine away!!! Great job, great look to all the figures you have chosen. Now let's see all those Guy Davis styled monsters... ;)
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And thanks once again.
I'm really interested to see all these other versions that people are doing, although also slightly worried that they'll make me rethink my choices and start again! lol
@kidterminal: I would say I'm 99% happy with the compromises I made. Ideally I'd like them to look more like the comic versions, as they are the ones I'll always go back to, but my conversion skills aren't up to exact copies, and I didn't want them to look like the Heroclix versions.
I think they convey the feel of the characters (at least I hope they do), and that's good enough for me. :)
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I'm glad to see an update for these, JB- They look great!
I particularly like the Hasslefree Louise/Velma conversion- Simple, but it completely changes the character of the model (and helps separate her from her Scooby-dooish origins... ;)).
I really must do some painting work on my own Harby Hellboy conversion soon... ::)
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I think they look enough like them to be a bloody good representation.
A hellboy reader will know who most of them are. A hardcore hellboy reader SHOULD know who they all are.
I need to buy more hellboy graphic novels.
I need more money. :(
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I need to buy more hellboy graphic novels.
I need more money. :(
You should see my really good friend's collection, she's more fanboy (though in her case, obviously fangirl) than I could ever compete with. Spend my earnings on lead, and she hers on comics. lol
All this conversion work is inspiring and very helpful. I wish to make her a whole set for her Hellboy collection and show her miniatures aren't all that geeky.
Keep it up!
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would this be another possible subject for your conversions?
http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=1419 (http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=1419)
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@kidterminal: I would say I'm 99% happy with the compromises I made. Ideally I'd like them to look more like the comic versions, as they are the ones I'll always go back to, but my conversion skills aren't up to exact copies, and I didn't want them to look like the Heroclix versions.
I think they convey the feel of the characters (at least I hope they do), and that's good enough for me. :)
JollyBob have no fear they aren't like the Heroclix versions, much better! I like your what you've done alot. Though to be honest I like the black haired Liz from the movie better, but that's just me. You've done a wonderful job here and I can't wait to see our Hellboy villians.
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JollyBob have no fear they aren't like the Heroclix versions, much better! .
Couldn't agree more. I'm very impressed with this project.
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Yes, a great project. Lot of creativity and fantastic models.
A lot better than the Heroclix ones IMHO. :-*
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Wow, that's a pretty good response for something I started as a daft laugh. :o lol Thank you all for the encouragement.
Hauptgefrieter, I like that figure, but I can't work out who you would have it represent. I can see how you might turn it into Liz, but I'm not sure who else....
EDIT cos I got interupted:
As for villains, I have plans for a couple. Need to do some thinking about them though. I can't guarantee I'll get them done any time soon.
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They are all very, very good. Good boy for being so creative and doing your on thing there, JB.
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I agree, well done for being creative too. Nowt wrong with using the heroclix ones, it's just this is so much more inspired. :)
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Hey all.
I finally got round to finishing a few more characters for the BPRD, and thought you'd want to see, since you've been waiting so long. ;)
First off, we have Liz Sherman (and if you've been following the conversation in this thread, you'll know that this is the third version I started. I'm so pleased I actually finished one!
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb155/GrunterPulpit/BPRD/Lizcoll.jpg)
Told you she would look good, stayed with her original head I see, as we discussed kat or sadie's head would make her more film friendly but anyhoo, nice piece well done.
The Commander
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Cheers Commander! :)
And to think I could have had this done a year ago if I'd just listened to you! lol
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*Guilty of thread-necromancy*
Sorry, but I could't help it but to compliment you JollyBob, on this wonderful work. :-*
I stumbled upon this topic while searching for Hellboy and/or BPRD related topics, and was just blown away by these excellent conversions. Very inspirational! :)
Cheers.
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Wow, two years, I can't even remember that far back in hobbytime! lol
Thanks very much for the kind words, Roon. I'm happy that you like them. :) I hope they'll give you some useful ideas.
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Wow, two years, I can't even remember that far back in hobbytime! lol
Thanks very much for the kind words, Roon. I'm happy that you like them. :) I hope they'll give you some useful ideas.
They certainly do. :) It's great to see what you can accomplish with some green stuff (with the proper skills of course...) and the right models.
Thanks!
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*Guilty of thread-necromancy*
Sorry, but I could't help it but to compliment you JollyBob, on this wonderful work. :-*
I stumbled upon this topic while searching for Hellboy and/or BPRD related topics, and was just blown away by these excellent conversions. Very inspirational! :)
Cheers.
I, for one, am so glad you are guilty!
I would never have seen these if you hadn't passed comment.
THAT would have been a far greater crime!!!
JollyBob;
You are a GENIUS! :o :o :o
Love all the conversions, paintjobs, everything....
Thanks for your efforts.
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wow! wow! WOW!!!
Awesome work Jollybob!
We will see them in action soon? Do you plan to do the villains?
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Um, thanks guys, really quite embarrassed now.
@ Donpimpom, unfortunately I don't play (lack of opponents) so they will not be used in anger any time soon. I just like to do things to see if I can, mainly. I have had some ideas for bad guys, Nuala and Nuada from the second film especially, but haven't got round to it as yet.
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You really should try playing solo with 2 Hour Wargames rules. Not quite as much fun as playing against other people, but still very enjoyable and the mechanisms allow for genuine surprises and the "there goes the plan" factor.
With all your lovely figures, it's a great shame they don't get the chance to run around and die ;)
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This is one of my favourite threads :)
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Sterling work, good sir! I wonder if this project has been continued at all?
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Wow, talk about a blast from the past! lol
I'm pleased that you like my efforts Baron, but unfortunately real life and shiny things took me in very different directions. The only things I had left to add were a squad of SWAT style troopers and maybe a van or two.
Hmmm... Might be time to revisit this one.
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I'd be most enthralled to see this project have a renaissance. As an avid Mignolian myself, I must admit that ten years ago, Hellboy broke down the walls of reality & led me on my way into the world of pulp & the supernatural. I picked up the Hasselfee Harby sculpt for one distinct purpose & have been inspired by your efforts to expand such endeavours.
Conversely, it is the world of Witchfinder, Sir Edward Grey which captures my imagination considerably with regards to miniatures. I've acquired a sizeable collection of miniatures with bowler hats, top hats & stylish suits. The Victorian & even late Georgian era (George V & VI in any case) would arguably have possessed such dressed gents.
Naturally, I've been thrashing out ideas for RPs & devising suitable back stories & stats to get these dapper debonairs upon the tabletop. In truth, it was the combination of my passion for Hellboy & by extension, pulp, in addition to my growing collection of smartly dressed raconteurs which led me to this very forum. It seems the place where such ideas are explored & come to fruition. One need look no further than this very thread to see how this site's members pursue bizarre & wondrous interests while inspiring those who may otherwise remain stagnant. Bravo, good man!