Firstly an apology as I have been incredibly busy a work this week and so have not had a chance to peruse the many splendid weblogs that I enjoy, hopefully things should get a little easier next week! That said, I was determined to meet the deadline for the 'Forgotten Heroes' month and present here my completed 'Bouncing Boy'.
Having put him together last week, 'Bouncing Boy' finally got an undercoat and away we went with the painting. To try and get the stretched Lycra look, I dusted off the airbrush and reached for the brightest blue I could find - in this case Army Painter Crystal Blue. A couple of layers later and the bulk of the painting was done, just a case of picking out some details to bring the whole thing to 'life'.
So in true superhero fashion, I have managed to compete the project just in the nick of time. All that remains is to thank Jez of 'Carrion Crow's Buffet' and Roger of 'Rantings from under the War-games table' and all the other contributors whose ingenious ideas and efforts have combined perfectly to produce such a wonderful monthly distraction!
Brilliant work, Michael! He looks fantastic and a little bit 1980's, if you know what I mean. I think it's the headband and cuffs. Glad you enjoyed our little diversion - at least you have plenty of time to plan for next year!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words Jez and of course the inspiration to get the project of the ground, it has been great fun.
DeleteFantastic, love him
ReplyDeleteThank you Martin.
DeleteLovely job!
ReplyDeleteToo kind Sir.
DeleteVery quirky. Makes me think a bit of the fatties from Judge Dredd, for some reason...
ReplyDeleteThank you and I know what you mean, it wouldn't take much to add a little wheel to support his belly. ;)
DeleteA very interesting piece, Michael.
ReplyDeleteGreat work, indeed!
Thank you so much Stefan.
DeleteHasn't he turned out well! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gordon.
DeleteThanks man. You have completely made my day after another shit one at work. Damn I need to get back to painting!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have helped. ;)
DeleteExcellent fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sir.
DeleteGreat stuff. Anything is better with sound effects!
ReplyDeleteThank you and I have to agree, you should hear the noise when we play Star Wars X-Wing. :D
Deletelooks amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt comes as a revelation that superheroes come in all shapes and sizes - what a lovely bit of fun he is.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Joe.
DeleteVery nice, Michael. It came out great. BTW, I was just reminded of the infamous "Balloon Boy." :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Dean, I had to google Ballon Boy - very creepy!
DeleteA baseball metaphor seems apt (Ping-pong metaphors being few and far between). You hit it out of the park, Michael. Amazing work.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Mr. Finch.
DeleteBrilliant !!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael.
Deleteoh yes! Pure class Sir M!!
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind Ray.
DeleteHe looks just the part.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I was quite pleased with how he turned out Clint, thank you.
DeleteImpressive stuff! Should certainly stand out from other superheroes!
ReplyDeleteThank you, we just need to tie him down to stop him bouncing away.
DeleteLovly brush work sir!
ReplyDeleteThank you kind Sir.
DeleteBrilliant...and spectacular!
ReplyDeleteToo kind Phil, too kind.
DeleteJust fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jonas.
DeleteGreat stuff😀
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt.
DeleteWonderfully whimsical work m'Lord :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tamsin.
DeleteExcellent work!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alistair.
DeleteI can say with 100% certainty I've never seen *anything* like that before. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou not want to see anything like it again either! Thank you Michael, as always greatly appreciated.
DeleteAwesome!! Lovely work Michael!
ReplyDeleteJust Fabulous!
ReplyDelete:)
Thank you Nimrod.
DeleteFantastic character!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay.
DeleteReally neat project Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rod.
DeleteWow! That's brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThat is very kind of you, thank you.
DeleteSheer brilliance as ever
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind Dan, thank you.
DeleteGenius!
ReplyDeleteThank you Francis, very kind of you.
DeleteGreat work again, you do have some great ideas
ReplyDeleteIan
Thank you Ian, although I was worried that this one might not come to fruition.
DeleteYeah!! you managed to get him finished on time as well, and the beautiful result I was expecting as well! stunning paintwork and a truly inspired conversion Michael, I'll try and stay awake long enough to get him posted across to the FH site.
ReplyDeleteOne thing, could you possibly send me a picture of him against a white background? I'm asking all the participants to do this as I have an idea for a new header for next years round.
Please if you can send it to me at...
mailto:wargamessupplydump@yahoo.com
Cheers Roger.
Thank you so much Roger, email sent! Thank you also for all your hard work and encouragement during this year's event - it has been an absolute blast.
DeleteThe sound-effect really makes it. And I love how you turned the feet in a touch too; great attention to detail and gives him real character.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, he was great fun to do and just what I needed during a particularly busy time at work.
DeleteHola
ReplyDeleteJAJAJAJAJAJA que figura mas curiosa y divertida
Buen trabajo
un saludo
Thank you so much J.D. he was certainly a new one to me too, great fun to do though.
DeleteThat is very kind of you Andrew.
ReplyDeleteAce work Mr. Awdry! You've really captured that particular comic feeling with your painting.
ReplyDeleteTerrific work Michael!
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic Michael. A great project and resolution sir! :)
ReplyDeleteBouncing Boy is genius. I'm sure several of us will steal your idea.
ReplyDeleteWell done sir on a unique project! :)
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