First Foray into Non GW Miniatures! Update 7/3

[Deadspace1]

Hi All!

So this is not only my first foray into miniatures sculpted by manufacturers other then GW but also my first post on this forum!

So be gentle with me...

I have the entire range and internets worth of miniatures and what do I choose to start my experimentation? Zombies of course!

Ok So I chickened out a little and went for something relatively easy to start with.I'll paint some more interesting stuff once I man up a bit!  

Any CC is more than welcome, heres the first batch....



And some close ups....













Let me know what you think and there will be more to follow soon!

Phil

[Red Orc]

They're very gruesome - but my guess is they're supposed to be!

I can't offer C&C as I've never painted a zombie like that in my life... but the bases are very nice.

[Deadspace1]

Thanks Red Orc! Yes, the more blood the better IMO! 

No time like the present to get on the zombie bandwagon bro! I've got to say, painting zombies is just so much fun as its so much easier than normal painting!

You can be as sloppy as you want and then cover it in blood and no one is the wiser!   

Plus, there are some amazing zombie models out there with a lot of character, so lots of fun!

Phil

[Rovanite]

Welcome to the forum!

Nice paint work! Can't say I paint many zombies, but I do sculpt them! My painting isn't the best, but you seem to have done a great job! *thumbs up*

[Rob_bresnen]

You have got some skills...those zeds are very icky!

I fell off the GW band wagon a few years ago and haven't looked back. Zombies are a good place to start.

[Deadspace1]

@Rovanite

Thanks man! I would love to see some of this sculpts. Any chance of a post?

@Rob_bresnen

Thanks for the kind words bro. Given how easy they were to do I'm really happy with the results. I'm certainly not regretting broadening my horizons. Got a few pretty cool survivors on the way!

[joekano]

Welcome to LAF and nice work! I stoped buying GW a long time ago and haven't really looked.  There are a lot of other great minis out there, often at much cheaper prices.

Chris

[Rovanite]

All pics are on my website: http://www.grekwoodminiatures.co.uk/ They'll be in the miniatures area (drop down menu).

They aren't as gruesome/torn up, more like fresh zombies, but maybe gruesome ones will follow at some point

I haven't been sculpting long, so I lack experience when compared to others!

[Deadspace1]

@joekano

Thanks man. I still love GW stuff and I think I'll still mostly paint that but the change is nice. Especially given how different each manufacturers miniatures 'feel' if you get what I mean. As far as prices though, some of the best (studio, infinity, horde) are still up there price wise.

@Rovanite

Popping over there now. I'll let you know what I think man!

[Deadspace1]

@Rovanite

Great work with the sculpts bro. I especially like the silent hill models. The armless sculpts are particularly dead on! Keep it up!

[Rovanite]

Cheers Deadspace1!

[Deadspace1]

Time for some pictures if the living me thinks!

I just recently finished a couple of survivors to do battle with the shambling horde at some point.

What do you think?



Some close ups...



I imagine this guy as a green, untested army recruit who uses his limited theoretical knowledge to the max to survive!



This guy used to be an airbrush mechanic in a garage (hence the bright, re appropriated breathing apparatus) surviving by hiding as best he can.

Over the last couple of days I've also expanded the scope of this project to include more 'feral' survivors too.

I'll show you what I mean once they're ready!

I'll maybe put up some different angle shots if anyone would like to see them! 

[Deadspace1]

Time for some more Zombies!



Close ups...









I really enjoyed painting these guys as it's so simple to paint Zombies effectively.

I'm looking forward to getting some more, especially after the disaster that is the Wargames Factory Zombies.  

I think maybe some Studio sets may be on the cards. What do you guys think?

I have a load of other stuff up on my blog too;

http://monstersandmachines.blogspot.co.uk

CC would be very welcome as I always want to improve!

[goon3423]

Welcome aboard! Like many others GW priced me out a long time ago, but there's sooooo much cool stuff out there once you break free! The zombies look great, it's one of the few times you get to paint messy on purpose! My only minor advice would be to find a more matte sealer. And as far as blood goes you can't beat the wonderful effect you get from Tamiya Clear Red!

[Wilkins]

The survivors look cool, who makes 'em?