The Meknificent Seven and Friends - 2014/10/26 Meks and Mercs (p.16)

[cheetor]

I am wont to call it heresy myself, but I am leaning to painting them in the "movie uniform" style, just to get it done

To me the defining element of the 1995 movie uniform was gold shoulder pads.  The old comics means yellow shoulder pads (to me at least).  Personally I think that two gold pads looks a little fruity, a little peculiar. YMMV of course.  Part of the semi-mythical appeal of Judge Dredd is that that sort of thing isnt locked down, allowing for some variation in artistic interpretation.

Modern Dredd stories often have a gold eagle and a yellow left shoulder pad.  This is the approach that I took.

Bizarrely and unexpectedly I think that one gold and one yellow pad actually makes the Judge uniform a little less gaudy, which is a good thing considering how ostentatious the uniform is to begin with.

Principal photography on the upcoming "Dredd" movie is finished with the movie out next year.  Seeing as you have waited so long already maybe wait a little more and see if something in that inspires you?

There must be more 2000AD stuff to keep you busy until you get inspired.  There are Finnegan Sinister and Ramone Dexter figures at East Riding Miniatures if they float you boat for example   

[Westfalia Chris]

To me the defining element of the 1995 movie uniform was gold shoulder pads.  The old comics means yellow shoulder pads (to me at least).  Personally I think that two gold pads looks a little fruity, a little peculiar. YMMV of course.  Part of the semi-mythical appeal of Judge Dredd is that that sort of thing isnt locked down, allowing for some variation in artistic interpretation.

Modern Dredd stories often have a gold eagle and a yellow left shoulder pad.  This is the approach that I took.

Bizarrely and unexpectedly I think that one gold and one yellow pad actually makes the Judge uniform a little less gaudy, which is a good thing considering how ostentatious the uniform is to begin with.

Principal photography on the upcoming "Dredd" movie is finished with the movie out next year.  Seeing as you have waited so long already maybe wait a little more and see if something in that inspires you?

Honestly, this is the first time I hear they are doing a new Judge Dredd movie!   Quite interested to see how that turns out. They've been lying around since last year's Fiasco, so some more months won't hurt them.

There must be more 2000AD stuff to keep you busy until you get inspired.  There are Finnegan Sinister and Ramone Dexter figures at East Riding Miniatures if they float you boat for example    

Well, I still have a load of "raw material" to build more Rottweilers, and am thinking about ordering the new 4-pack of Rogue Trooper infantry from Foundry (although I would definitely prefer to get something else too, to eliminate the outrageous postage - 18 quid for four figures just is a bit too stiff, even for my taste). Maybe a Nort tank in between, and I've also got a bunch of robots earmarked for Volg or Western warbots, but at the moment, I'm quite busy painting goblins and a certain Space Marine captain.

[cheetor]

Maybe a Nort tank in between,

Honestly, this is the first time I hear they are doing a new Judge Dredd movie! 

Karl Urban has the makings of a good Dredd I think.  John Wagner was consulted regarding the movies story and has given what he has seen so far his blessing.  Considering he went to the set of the Stallone film and told Danny Cannon (director) that he was making the wrong movie, I see this as a good thing.

I am cautiously optimistic about the new movie...



As for Norts, these vehicles from Ramshackle scream "For Nordland!" to me...



If you have ever played the Rogue Trooper video game you will have seen similar vehicles in use all the time (as well as in the strip, obviously).

I am looking forward to seeing whatever you do in a 2000AD vein anyway

[Westfalia Chris]

Karl Urban has the makings of a good Dredd I think.  John Wagner was consulted regarding the movies story and has given what he has seen so far his blessing.  Considering he went to the set of the Stallone film and told Danny Cannon (director) that he was making the wrong movie, I see this as a good thing.

I am cautiously optimistic about the new movie...

I say, Karl Urban doesn't sound badd for Dredd, indeed! I'll have to do some research, get all overexcited and then disappointed when it is released! [/quote]

As for Norts, these vehicles from Ramshackle scream "For Nordland!" to me...



If you have ever played the Rogue Trooper video game you will have seen similar vehicles in use all the time (as well as in the strip, obviously).

I am looking forward to seeing whatever you do in a 2000AD vein anyway

Never played the game, as I am too lazy to learn any game that isn't either an online puzzle game or whose name includes "-ization"...

That said, I'm more inclined to do one of the "tanks with bubble tops" or one of these insectoid vehicles (my books are with my brother right now, so I can't give you a better reference). I'd probably build something that matches the style somewhat.

[Westfalia Chris]

Time for some blue-skinned threadomancy!  

I recently visited one of my favourite (F)LGS and found a batch of old Kryomek figures discounted, which I purchased to use as Genetic Infantry. They are originally Cyclos penal infantry, but look decent enough, even though their armament is a bit more varied (and supposedly heavier) than the usual issue (made possible by eschewing helmets and backpacks, apparently  ).

You may notice that they are based differently from the rest of the 2000AD project - I will most likely, due to the differences noted above, use them in more generic Scifi settings, figures for which will be based on washers. I still hope to do an overall paradigm shift to washers to increase interproject compatibility, but projects as far progressed as the 2000AD one will remain on slottas.

[Westfalia Chris]

Well, well, well, what do we have here... after almost a year I've managed to finish a new addition to the 2000AD miscellany which this thread has become.

Behold Satanus, King of the Cursed Earth!



I bought this thing sometime back in 2010 from Modelzone with the intent of turning it into Golgotha initially, but got off that tangent once I opened the box. It's an old 1/35 Tamiya T-Rex, and the only things going for it are the facts that it was cheap and pretty much a contemporary of the "Cursed Earth" storyline. 

Seriously, this is a rather poor kit by modern standards. If you are looking for a good Tyrannosaurus, opt for a modern toy instead. The anatomy is rather poor (although the stance is nicely "retro"), there are large and visible seams after assembly, and the head straight from the box borders on the ridiculous. I added nostrils and eyebrows using Magic Sculp after filling the seams to make him look a bit more intimidating. Not sure if it worked, but I am reasonably happy with the end result. The collar is plasticard and sprue.

In lack of some Judges or Muties for him to eat (I've got a couple of Foundry ones on the paint bench now, though, almost three years after I started painting them), here's a pic with the "small" Foundry Hammerstein for scale.



After I finish the judges (promise! ), I'll start thinking about how to do a decent Thoth figure. The most viable option for actually using all those figures would be a "Battle through the Time Wastes" thing with various 2000AD settings clashing/cooperating to meet their objectives.

Thanks for looking!

[Diakon]

Love Satanus. Where's it from? A toy? Looks great anyway. 

[twrchtrwyth]

I think it looks just the part, and more accurate for 2000AD than a 'better' sculpt.

Love Satanus. Where's it from? A toy? Looks great anyway. 

I bought this thing sometime back in 2010 from Modelzone with the intent of turning it into Golgotha initially, but got off that tangent once I opened the box. It's an old 1/35 Tamiya T-Rex, and the only things going for it are the facts that it was cheap and pretty much a contemporary of the "Cursed Earth" storyline.

[Westfalia Chris]

I think it looks just the part, and more accurate for 2000AD than a 'better' sculpt.

There are some beautiful new interpretations of the topic, but I finished it for that exact reason - it is retro, particularly regarding the pose, campy in a way, and not anatomically correct (most of Satanus' depictions back in the day are notoriously loose in their interpretation, three fingers on each forearm being the most egregious issue). Also, the difference in scale (1/35 vs. ca. 1/50 for the Foundry 2000AD range) makes him suitably imposing.

Those "inaccurate" parts are pretty much the aspects which, to me, redeem "The Cursed Earth" and the "Nemesis" books in this day and age. I wonder if "Invasion" would have benefitted from a Volgan Dinosaur Division.

Probably not.

[cheetor]

I think it looks just the part, and more accurate for 2000AD than a 'better' sculpt.

Yep.  The resting on tail, kangaroo pose is how all fictional t-rex looked until Jurassic Park I reckon.

Its a massive model too, which doesnt hurt its admittedly somewhat goofy appeal.  Cool.


I am delighted to see this thread resurface.  I will never tire of it

[Westfalia Chris]

Hi all,

it's been almost three years since I got those from Akula, but I finally managed to paint up a batch of Mega-City One law enforcement personnel. After some false starts, I opted for a scheme based on the "Origins" story arc, but kept the yellow shoulder pad to provide some contrast and reduce the "bling bling" a bit.

Dredd, the man himself - a dreddful trinity of Foundry figures.



Judges Hershey (I think) and Giant, Foundry as well.



Street Judges, from Mongoose.



Riot Judges, mainly Mongoose with a Foundry figure.



Tech Judges, Mongoose and Foundry:



SJS Judges from Mongoose:



And a pair of Klegg Mercs from Citadel (had those lying around for years before the Judges came, indeed, before I started the 2000AD project proper):



Thanks for looking!

[Prof.Witchheimer]

fine stuff, Chris, well done!

[Mason]

fine stuff, Chris, well done!

It most certainly is!
 

You have a wonderful project going on here.
JD is something I have always fancied doing myself.
Not sure that I will ever fit it in, though.
Seeing your magnificent project come to life is the best kind of substitute.
 

[cheetor]

Great stuff, cant get enough of these   Do you plan to add the Mongoose Kleggs and the Foundry Grampus to the Citadel guys?  Presumably the Citadel Kleggs are much smaller, but personally I am perfectly fine with space lizard men of variable stature.

Judges Hershey (I think)

Its Hershey all right.  Mongoose/Warlord also make a Judge Decker that could easily be used as a Street Judge Hershey in addition to the newer Chief Judge Hershey that they supplied to Kickstarter folk relatively recently.

[Westfalia Chris]

Great stuff, cant get enough of these   Do you plan to add the Mongoose Kleggs and the Foundry Grampus to the Citadel guys?  Presumably the Citadel Kleggs are much smaller, but personally I am perfectly fine with space lizard men of variable stature.

Which is exactly my line of reasoning. I mainly painted them because I had them lying around, but once I can afford them, a couple (maybe 6-7 in total) of Klegg to form a "posse" (or pack) would be nice to have. At the moment, I am mainly painting up remainders and don't want (and cannot, frankly) spend any larger sums on the hobby, so I'll do with what I got for now. Mind you, that includes a Citadel Ape Gang which will be next, so it's not THAT terrible.

Its Hershey all right.  Mongoose/Warlord also make a Judge Decker that could easily be used as a Street Judge Hershey in addition to the newer Chief Judge Hershey that they supplied to Kickstarter folk relatively recently.

I must admit that I'm a bit reserved when it comes to the Mongoose Dredd stuff. Looks great in the pics, but all the figures I had were rather soft in detail and sculpting style and some had casting flaws. Not so great, after all. I'll probably use Foundry for the Angel Gang, as I like those versions much better, but the Mongoose Klegg look just great, as do a lot of the other perp types.