Zombicide 2+ project

[Vanvlak]

Thanks to being abroad I only got my Zombicide 2 pile of stuff today; which is ideal, as I have a spot of fever and a migraine combined, and I can take photos of myself to use as painting guide for the zombies. Argh.

I am posting this project because it's my first new genre of models since I joined LAF, so this marks the start of what could be my only well-recorded project.

It's a break from my usual stuff, and the size of the models - much smaller than I am used to - has opened up some possibilities, such as adding the old Maltese bus model which no ork could ever squeeze into.

What I would like: having all models painted by December (implausibe); adding a few vehicles, including the cars which are included as card counters; and having a 3D version of the Prison scenario tiles (improbable).
Reality - that IS a lot of zombies - and dogs! - to paint.

 

[Dr. Zombie]

I am also painting up my zombicide horde. And it is indeed a daunting task! I have resorted to speed painting with inks and washes (have a look in my sig).

I will look forward to see what you come up with. If you find any suitable cars to replace the card ones please do share.

[Vanvlak]

Will do, Dr. Z.
I've seen your thread and have been taking notes - and am looking forward to seeing the berserkers.

I am currently doing research: besides Dr Zombie's and some other threads here, I have seen Shaun of the Dead and am reading the imdb page for The Walking Dead. And I've seen the trailer for World War Z. That should do for now. 

[Vanvlak]

Dr Zombie: here is a potential vehicle - not a car, but a bus, for which there are no rules. Ah well...





It's an unbranded souvenir model; the second pic shows it dismantled. The seats are out of proportion to the rest, but this is not too obvious when the model is assembled.

[Argonor]

It's a break from my usual stuff, and the size of the models - much smaller than I am used to - has opened up some possibilities, such as adding the old Maltese bus model which no ork could ever squeeze into.

The models are 28mm-ish, right? What do you usually do?

[Vanvlak]

The models are 28mm-ish, right? What do you usually do?

28mm! But also 15mm, 10mm, 6mm and 2mm...
Seriously; the average Zombicide zombie or survivor are much slimmer and smaller than the models I usually work on (and not just my stockpile of GW stuff) - even the fatties seem lithe by comparison! The feel like tall 25mm rather than 28mm.
However what I really meant was that this is my first foray in Zombie/PA stuff, although I did paint fantasy zombies some years back.

Meanwhile, I'm going through the rule book, and it feels like a blend of Space Hulk with Talisman, with more zombies and collaborating players.

[Vanvlak]

I despair when I see people showing ninety or more painted zombies produced in one sitting!

Tally so far: a single toxic fatty and berserker runner undercoated; one regular walker gradually (at a zombie-snail's pace) nearing completion.

But at least it's still progress of sorts.

[Vanvlak]

One walker done, one toxic fatty in progress.

And - something which is even rarer than progress - played my first zombicide game with the wife, who loved the police cars in particular - even when a zombie appeared out of the glove compartment of one.