Thursday, 25 February 2016

Cult heroes...

... or Villains?

The 'VI Annual Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge' continues to rumble on, but as we head off down the final furlong I have become acutely aware that I have somewhat neglected a couple of my side duels.  One such battle royal was the 'Pulp Challenge' a challenge to see who can paint the most points in Pulp adventure figures over the three months of the event, Pulp being defined as being from 1850-1950.

In a bid to garner my first points towards this keenly fought duel, I present these fearsome Cultists, after all what could be more 'Pulp' than a cowl wearing, club wielding Cultist?  These were originally from the 'The Servants of Ra' box set, a faction for 'In Her Majesty's Name' ruleset released through  Osprey Publishing.
Available from 'North Star Military Figures', I'm afraid I struggled for an original take on these and plumped for the red as shown on the original box art.  Now what to use them for?
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  1. Mad Padre25 February 2016 at 10:34

    By day a quiet insurance adjustor in Tooting, by night a fearsome, red-robed cultist. What makes good chaps go bad like that? They look splendidly villainous, old boy.

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2016 at 20:29

      Thank you Michael, clearly we need to stay away from Tooting!

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  2. Rodger25 February 2016 at 10:59

    Very cool figures and lovely work with the brush!

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  3. Luca Tempesta25 February 2016 at 11:18

    Wonderful job, very interesting minis!

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  4. Dick Garrison25 February 2016 at 11:43

    As soon as I saw these they reminded me of a book I read many years ago called "The Satan Sleuth", terrible book, but lovely figures Michael.

    Cheers Roger

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2016 at 20:31

      Thank you, sorry about the book, great title though.

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  5. Phil25 February 2016 at 11:52

    I love the poses and sculpts, and the paint job is very impressive with only one major color...excellent!

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2016 at 20:32

      Thank you Phil, I was surprised how many layers that took, although the photographs have flattened them a bit.

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  6. Herr Zinnling25 February 2016 at 12:05

    These are very good. Like the faces and the red cloth. Cheers, Karl

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  7. Dalauppror25 February 2016 at 12:10

    Exellent painting !

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  8. Mallius Vane25 February 2016 at 12:25

    I have some of these chaps in red for IHMN and black for Strange Aeons. Love them! Superb!

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2016 at 20:33

      Thank you Gordon, I have to say that I have really enjoyed painting these, must try a few more.

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  9. TamsinP25 February 2016 at 12:31

    So useful for so many games and settings. Nice work Michael :)

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2016 at 20:33

      Thank you Tamsin, I was thinking Dinosaur and cultists?

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    2. Bill26 February 2016 at 10:01

      Naturally, they try to open a portal to Cthulhu and get the "address" wrong, and open one to the Cretaceous!

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  10. Zabadak25 February 2016 at 12:52

    I'm thinking you get get away with using these for the entire period 1850 -1950.

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2016 at 20:34

      Thank you Joe, they certainly have some potential.

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  11. Rod25 February 2016 at 13:12

    Really nice painting Michael. I'd allow them in my cult (provided they knew the appropriate hand shakes and code words).

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2016 at 20:34

      Thank you, now what was that hand shake again...

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  12. Kaspar Olesen25 February 2016 at 15:21

    Excellent Michael, the red/dark orange colour is spot on and so well painted.

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2016 at 20:35

      Thank you so much, it took a while to build up the layers, but I was really pleased with the result.

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  13. Nimrod25 February 2016 at 16:24

    Very well painted and quite useful minis.
    There is a lot games where you can use them.

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2016 at 20:36

      Thank you, certainly hope to see them used somewhere.

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  14. Carrion Crow25 February 2016 at 16:25

    Ah, the infamous Red Monks, minions of Grigori Rasputin...historically inaccurate, of course, but when has that stood in the way of a good pulp game? Very nice work, Michael.

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  15. Clint25 February 2016 at 16:25

    The problem with cultists is that is you paint them white they look like the KKK and that is no good at all. Red has worked very well menacing and colourful and still with a vague air of mystery.

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    1. Michael Awdry25 February 2016 at 20:37

      Thank you Clint, I had seen some rather nice purple versions, but like you said, kept well away from the white robes.

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  16. The Angry Lurker25 February 2016 at 16:35

    Great colour on those heroes!

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  17. danny25 February 2016 at 17:00

    Hola Amigo
    Grandes piezas,se ven muy bien
    un saludo

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  18. Blaxkleric25 February 2016 at 17:16

    That's an incredibly vibrant red glove you've slapped your fellow side-challengers with Michael. Cracking minis and ones I will definitely be adding to my collection once I've made some room for them. Terrific paint-jobs and they'll grace any tabletop you put them on :-)

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    1. Michael Awdry26 February 2016 at 13:40

      Thank you so much Simon, glad to get something on the board with regards our side challenge, but apprehensive as to what you are up to!

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  19. Pawn Cocktail25 February 2016 at 18:59

    Excellent tones on those cowls, & brilliant detail on the faces - I really like the stubble!

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    1. Michael Awdry26 February 2016 at 13:39

      Thank you so much. The cowls saw a few layers but were relatively straightforward.

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  20. Ray Rousell25 February 2016 at 19:00

    They look like villains to me Sir M, super work though!

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    1. Michael Awdry26 February 2016 at 13:38

      Thank you Ray, I certainly had them pegged as the bad guys.

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  21. Terry Silverthorn25 February 2016 at 19:36

    Wonderfully done as always Michael...as for their use, why that's simple - beating things to a PULP

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  22. riot ville25 February 2016 at 20:16

    Pulp-tastic!

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  23. Stefan (aka. Monty)25 February 2016 at 21:46

    A wonderful addition to the challenge. Really excellent work, Sir!

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  24. A J25 February 2016 at 22:31

    Lovely brushwork, sir! A useful and versatile band of ne'er do wells.

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  25. Dannoc25 February 2016 at 22:53

    Very nicely done that man and the faces give them a roguish look?well done sir.

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  26. Dannoc25 February 2016 at 22:53

    Very nicely done that man and the faces give them a roguish look?well done sir.

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    1. Michael Awdry26 February 2016 at 13:37

      Thank you Dan, they were great sculpts to work on; just enough detail without being over fiddly.

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  27. Simon Quinton 25 February 2016 at 23:07

    Marvellous work Michael, Extremely useful in many settings!

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  28. Samuli26 February 2016 at 06:27

    Cracking work Michael! They should be right at home helping to thwart the good guys plans and dying for the greater cause!

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    1. Michael Awdry26 February 2016 at 13:36

      Thank you, being expendable doing the dirty work of a higher power seems to be part of the job description.

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  29. Herbert West26 February 2016 at 06:38

    My word, that red is incredibly smooth. Lovely brushwork.

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    1. Michael Awdry26 February 2016 at 13:34

      Thank you, probably because it started with an airbrush, then a wash before a final highlight.

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  30. Ian26 February 2016 at 07:57

    As I mentioned on the challenge blog I really like the red but your work on the faces is great, the need a shave guys are excellent

    Ian

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    1. Michael Awdry26 February 2016 at 13:33

      Thank you so much Ian, I was really pleased with the red as it was an experiment with some wash colours then a final highlight.

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  31. Paul O'G26 February 2016 at 10:16

    WoW. Just...WoW. Again!

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  32. Unknown26 February 2016 at 12:07

    Lovely looking figures Sir Michael! Very culty erh... cultists.
    I'm sure you'll find a use for these nefarious bad guys.

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    1. Michael Awdry26 February 2016 at 13:31

      Thank you Bob, I think they will be probably end up stealing dinosaur bones for museums - they have that look about them.

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  33. Jay26 February 2016 at 12:09

    Greetings: nicely painted. The five o'clock shadows are a nice touch.

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    1. Michael Awdry26 February 2016 at 13:30

      Thank you Jay, I am always worried about doing the shadow, in case it goes on too thick, but I think I got away with it this time.

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  34. Rog26 February 2016 at 13:01

    These are extremely good... even if they´re bad. Excellence in badness...!! ;)

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  35. Hobbyworker26 February 2016 at 13:05

    That is exellent paint job!

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  36. Finch27 February 2016 at 14:07

    Outstanding job, Michael.

    In the realm of Pulp, guys in red robes are akin to Star Trek's guys in red uniforms... cannon fodder.

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  37. DeanM27 February 2016 at 16:46

    They certainly look menacing and roguish, Michael. I'm sure you'll find a creative way to use them too.

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  38. FourEyedMonster5 March 2016 at 04:10

    Forget the brilliant vivid colours for a moment ... looking at the chin stubble ... wow O_O ... very nice!

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