Captain America and Bucky WW2 style...

[Agis]

This conversion project was lying on my table for nearly one year.
I always wanted a WW2 version of the good Captain and his faithful companion for weird WW2 games.
And after reading the absolute fantastic Ultimates comics I just knew, I had to convert one.



So I picked 2 minis from the huge Superssystem range and went to work. The minis are Super Charger and Kid Dynamo (SU10).
I then sculpted some WW2 style belts and straps with greenstuff.
Pouches and gear is from Tamiya and Assault Group. The old style shield is (IIRC) a GW High Elf plastic shield. Shield grip is again sculpted in green stuff. Just check the pre-paint pictures to get the idea. After that a nice old fashioned all American paint job! DONE!


More - incl. the Supersystem Stats - on my website...

[Westfalia Chris]

"America, The Beautiful,
God shed his grace on thee!
And crown thy good,
With brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea!"

Very, very nice work. Those pouches are especially well done.

[ChukTuttle]

Now all you need to do is make the classic villains!  You know, the ones that were really offensive in the depictions...  :freak:   Actually, there are some really good models for the Japanese forces that aren't overly sculpted.

[white knight]

Very impressive. I wish I had thought of this.

[Agis]

Now all you need to do is make the classic villains!  You know, the ones that were really offensive in the depictions...  :freak:   Actually, there are some really good models for the Japanese forces that aren't overly sculpted.

Which villain are you talking about?
The Red Skull is already on the table...
And for the Japanese I am thinking about a force based on "Mutant and Masterminds" Golden Age Hinomaru: The Circle of the Sun heroes...

[Grimm]

realy cool  :love:  :love:

[ChukTuttle]

Agis, I was mainly referring to the racial stereotypes.  Japanese with big cheeks, glasses, squinty eyes, and enormous buck teeth.

Browse through these and you'll get the idea...

http://captain-america.us/comicbookwallpaper.htm

[artshiraz]

Oh my, those look great.
Me love  :wink:
About the only criticism I would give you on these would be the side/underside of the shield (GW High elf, eh? Wonderfull :: ) You see the blue going around the rim while the white is.. well.. perhaps not so good than your usual stuff IMO.

But anyway looks more than great. Great Stuff

[Agis]

Agis, I was mainly referring to the racial stereotypes.  Japanese with big cheeks, glasses, squinty eyes, and enormous buck teeth.

Browse through these and you'll get the idea...

http://captain-america.us/comicbookwallpaper.htm

Ahhh, I got it. Actually I do know most of these covers, they got me inspired... :wink:

[Agis]

Oh my, those look great.
Me love  :wink:
About the only criticism I would give you on these would be the side/underside of the shield (GW High elf, eh? Wonderfull :: ) You see the blue going around the rim while the white is.. well.. perhaps not so good than your usual stuff IMO.

But anyway looks more than great. Great Stuff

The backside of the shield is deliberately painted in a dull US Olive drab (to get the military feel).
White - are you referring to the white parts on the uniform?

[theoldschool]

Superb work Agis  :love: It really captures the feel of the early period superhero. Is that Milliput on the bases?
Pat

[ChukTuttle]

they got me inspired... :wink:

and you, sir, inspire me.  You have been the topic of discussion on more than one occasion.  I am 1/8th German by genetics, so maybe I can channel some of your talent.  :mrgreen:

[Agis]

Superb work Agis  :love: It really captures the feel of the early period superhero. Is that Milliput on the bases?
Pat

Thanks!

Yes, milliput.
Supersystem Figs come with cast-on bases, which I do not like so much...
 :wink:
So I usually cut them to fit a normal slottabase, fill any gaps with milliput and maybe even put some milliput stones or rubble on it...then maybe some sand on it - done.
Works like a charm for me.

[Agis]

they got me inspired... :wink:

and you, sir, inspire me.  You have been the topic of discussion on more than one occasion.  I am 1/8th German by genetics, so maybe I can channel some of your talent.  :mrgreen:

Whoacha! Thanks a lot; you make me blush... :oops:  :oops:
(just a bit, since vanity is also my favourite sin...)
 :wink:

[fatgoblin]

thats sensational stuff!  A fantastic idea I might have to steal at some point if I happen to get suitable figures!  Thanks for sharing!