Martian Invasion Force.

[Inso]

Mekon has arrived:



More info here: http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/blam-its-sundays-post.html

Iain over at Tengu Models sent me a couple of Grey Leaders and it was a simple matter of covering toes and changing the pose and he was ready for action. Cheers Iain... I am well happy with your gift

[Inso]

The exalted Octu has some honour guards now:



This is the entire first wave:



Just the walkers to go .

You may have noticed the natural colours in the photos. That is because I used daylight and didn't use my non-daylight lamp .

[Inso]

I have finished the first two walkers (for now)... here they are:



http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/Inso/The%20Visitors/Visitor14.jpg

At the moment, the probably need a final highlight but I want to get them to a point where I am happy before I worry about extra highlights. With 12 of these suckers to paint, I need to keep up the momentum and faffing around with highlights will probably cause me to stall. I have two more to go and the first wave is finished... then I can treat myself with some more troops.

The second wave will be very similar except the walker weapons are different... and the leader won't have an octopus head.

But I have to finish the last two walkers for the first wave before I get too ahead of myself.

Ticking along.

[Inso]

Inadvertent double post.

[Cherno]

I like the walkers, The blue works well with the red decals. Are they brushed on by hand?

[Inso]

I like the walkers, The blue works well with the red decals. Are they brushed on by hand?

Cheers . Yes the red markings are all painted on... that is why they are different sizes (which is a bit annoying but it isn't going to change  ).

The markings are names; Spear and Sword so far. The other walkers will have similar markings for their chosen names too .

[Inso]

I am not as far along as I would like... but the next two walkers are now base-coated, ready for the wash to be applied:



The two minis below the walkers are going to be the powered armour heroes... they just need a bit of chopping and re-sculpting here and there... but at least I have them

More here:

http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/sunday-milestone.html

[B. Basiliscus]

I'm not a massive fan of the grey alien archetype, so when I say these look cool, it means you're smashing through my predisposition to dislike them.
These little green guys are looking awesome, and the additions of the smooth, lithe walkers adds a lot of flavor to their forces. Neat choice in colors!

[Diakon]

Awesome project with some brilliant ideas. Good work man and I'll be watching eagerly to see where this goes. 

[Dr. The Viking]

Who in their right mind wouldn't want a Martian invasion force?!

Love!

[The_Beast]

Who in their right mind wouldn't want a Martian invasion force?!

Love!

Actually, I'm a bit on Basiliscus' side. Always a bit iffy on greys, though X Files could get me interested in them on occasion.

The painter Rich, and Inso, of course, have done well on budging me, too.

Nice going, Inso. 

Doug

[Inso]

I'm glad you like them .

I have been desperately trying to finish some commissions this week so I haven't had any time for these... but once the obligations are complete, I have some big plans for these .

[beefcake]

What are the commisions for Inso? Sculpting stuff?

[Inso]

One is a gift for a leaving do (sculpt, paint + base):

http://insosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/just-varnish-to-go.html

The other is a sculpt that I am not allowed to show off (a space cowboy ).

Once those re fully sorted, I will be done for commissions for a while (I don't enjoy doing them and don't need the money either).

I also have to make a Santa's grotto and a Santa's sleigh with reindeer (both full sized)... but they will be done after work in the workshop there.

Lots of stuff 

[Inso]

Blade is finished and Trident is nearly there:



Trident is now ready for his markings and then both of the walkers will get their bases finished.