Tuesday, 9 July 2013

A Post Apocalyptic Family



It is funny how the smallest thing can spark a series of thoughts that can lead to a subtle change of direction - sometimes there is nothing subtle about it at all!  Just the other day, I received an email from the good people at Amazon to notify me that 'The Walking Dead' series 3 was available for pre-order.




Now I was very late on this show and had only finished watching my box set of series 2 whilst series 3 was already underway here in old Blighty.  Having decided not to rush you can imagine my excitement at hearing news that more celluloid cadavers were heading my way - this called for a celebration!


And so it was the 'Rich and Family' (as 'Studio Miniatures' have surreptitiously named them) saw themselves promoted through the massed ranks of the painting queue.  I have managed to convince myself that these, and the set that will follow shortly, are only the smallest of distractions as they do at least pertain to the zombie apocalypse! 


As with my previous experiences with 'Studio Miniatures' they were great fun to paint, although the 'not Carl Grimes' was a touch problematic given his stature and my fixation with trying to replicate the Atomic Paw logo on his T-shirt!


In fact it soon became a bit of a mission to base all three on America's number one, post zombie apocalypse family - I such a sucker for a television or movie tie-in!  Roll on September when I can finally get my hands on series 3 - now no spoilers please! 


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  1. Clint9 July 2013 at 09:47

    Series 3 Currently being shown on Channel 5 Sunday nights and available on Demand.

    Nicely painted and very characterful. As you say only a little side-track and a little of what you fancy does you good. keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more walkers and survivors.

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 10:57

      Many thanks for the heads up, but I think I'll wait until my box set arrives and take it at my own pace. Taking a quick look at the painting queue it does seem to be predominately undead fodder at the moment!

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  2. The Angry Lurker9 July 2013 at 10:44

    Good work Michael, they are lovely, I would have liked to have seen Rich with his hat!

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 10:58

      Thank you Francis and I could agree more, he just doesn't look the same without his hat!

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  3. Stuart S9 July 2013 at 10:47

    Great stuff Michael now all you need is ....... Agghhh all most gave it away... :-)
    Cheers
    Stu

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  4. danny9 July 2013 at 11:00

    Hola
    que bueno si señor,estas minis son alucinantes,me molan un montón,tengo que ver donde comprar unas por esta zona o por la red.
    un saludo

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 11:19

      Thank you J.D. I've got some more from the same company that I'm hoping to get doen by the end of the week.

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  5. Dalauppror9 July 2013 at 11:06

    Stunning paint work, looks realy good, cool that you painted them as their predecessor !

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 18:05

      Thank you Michael, I do like to have reference when painting either military or fantasy.

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  6. Rodger9 July 2013 at 11:15

    Very impressive work here Michael!

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  7. Unknown9 July 2013 at 11:20

    I've never seen you move through this many figures so quickly Michael. The show has certainly inspired you on a creative level.

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 18:09

      It certainly has Anne, I just love the dynamic between the group and the obvious parallels that one can't help to make; which character would best represent me, that sort of thing.

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  8. Anonymous9 July 2013 at 11:31

    Excellent work Michael. Really like the extra effort on Carl's shirt.
    Rod

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 18:10

      Thank you Rod, I'm pleased with how it turned out.

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  9. Jay9 July 2013 at 13:51

    No quick viewing of minis here. Too much beautiful detail to see and to absorb! Great job, Michael!

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 18:10

      That is incredibly kind of you Jay, thank you.

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  10. Ubique Matt9 July 2013 at 13:54

    Lovely detailed painting especially the check shirt and logo, very nice.

    Regards,
    Matt

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  11. James Brewerton9 July 2013 at 15:19

    great work on all but the check shirt is the tops
    Peace James

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 18:12

      Thank you James, I think having painted tartan in the passed helped!

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  12. Sean9 July 2013 at 16:18

    Very nice. Are we going to see a zombie game in the offing?

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 18:13

      Thank you Sean, I'm hoping to get a game in before the end of the summer using 7ombieTv rules.

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  13. Ian9 July 2013 at 17:45

    Stunning work moved up a notch again I see

    Always a pleasure to look at your work

    Ian

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 18:13

      Thank you Ian, I think having some time off helps.

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  14. Schedler Vincent 9 July 2013 at 17:55

    Lovely models , and great paint Sir Michael .
    Greetings .

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 18:14

      Thank you Vincent, I really appreciate it.

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  15. Curt9 July 2013 at 18:04

    Excellent work, Michael. Lori made us absolutely crazy in Season Two.

    "Have you seen Carl?"

    Worst. Mother. Ever.

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 18:16

      Thank you Curt and I couldn't agree more, as the season went on I found myself wishing some unfortunate event upon the poor woman!

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  16. Unknown9 July 2013 at 18:05

    That's some impressive painting there. I see you did get the atomic paw on Karl's shirt, great job with that! Will you complete the whole cast? I think Studio Miniatures makes a large portion of the cast in miniature I'm sure you can find figures to fill out the rest. Oh season 3; you'll like it more than season 2.

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    1. Michael Awdry9 July 2013 at 18:17

      Thank you Robert, certainly planning a couple more and then back to the St, Trinians mob. getting very excited about finally catching up with season 3!

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  17. Simon Quinton 9 July 2013 at 18:54

    They looks superb Season 3 is certainly fantastic and you won't regret the wait.

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  18. Unknown9 July 2013 at 19:21

    Great paint work! That purple shirt is really impressive.

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  19. Terry Silverthorn9 July 2013 at 19:47

    WOW Mike, fantastic work on the plaid shirt! You will need to share your tricks of the trade on that! I wouldn't doubt a company comes out with a boxed set of the characters & then of course MORE Zombies!

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    1. Michael Awdry10 July 2013 at 08:31

      That is very kind of you Terry, but there is no secret, I just set about it as I do with tartan kilts - have a look at the link below:

      http://28mmvictorianwarfare.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/big-wullie.html

      Still makes me cross eyed though!

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  20. Captain Richard's miniature Civil War9 July 2013 at 20:09

    Excellent stuff Michael

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  21. Smillie9 July 2013 at 21:00

    Truly great work Michael.

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  22. PanzerKaput9 July 2013 at 21:28

    Great work there Michael and I hope you enjoy series 3 as much as I did. I hope someone does the David Morrisey character from the show

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    1. Michael Awdry10 July 2013 at 08:41

      Thank you Pete, really looking forward to series 3; I understand that studio miniatures have already done a Governor, but he is based on the comic book version - check out their facebook page!

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    2. PanzerKaput10 July 2013 at 20:49

      Cheers there mate I will go now, lol

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  23. Monty9 July 2013 at 22:02

    You nailed it! Fantastic work here, I especially love your plaid.

    I started watching this show reluctantly but now I'm hooked.

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    1. Michael Awdry10 July 2013 at 08:42

      Thank you Monty, like you I avoided watching for such a long time, but now totally hooked!

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  24. Scottswargaming9 July 2013 at 23:56

    Very nice. I wish them the best of luck killing those zombies!

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    1. Michael Awdry10 July 2013 at 08:43

      I think they are going to need all the help they can get!

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  25. Ben Gilmour10 July 2013 at 01:07

    I could tell it was the 'not'-Grimes family even before reading the text! Excellent work on not-Carl's shirt in particular and the whole family in general.

    I want to give away series 3 sooooo much!....When Laurie(SHUSSH!)...or when Carl(STOP NOW!)...or the time when Glen and Maggie(ENOUGH!)...

    Oh well, Bad Lip Reading Walking Dead again instead http://youtu.be/jR4lLJu_-wE

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    1. Michael Awdry10 July 2013 at 08:44

      Thank you for your kind comments and not giving away the plot lines - I can see that it was struggle! ;)

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  26. Moiterei_198410 July 2013 at 08:47

    Great painting! Don't know the series but judging from the pictures on google you really matched the characters with your painting.

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  27. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)10 July 2013 at 14:33

    Excellent work on these Michael and they fit the Bill for the characters!

    Christopher

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  28. Red_Cardinal12 July 2013 at 10:37

    Lovely paint jobs (I'm envious as ever!) and great figures, except for Carl which is a horrible mini - his legs are far too short and make him look more like someone who is height-challenged rather than a kid. (Note to Mister Designer - back to anatomy lessons for you!) :-)

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    1. Red_Cardinal12 July 2013 at 10:38

      Sorry, forgot to say - he's also far too short. Sheesh, everyone's a critic ;-)

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    2. Michael Awdry12 July 2013 at 22:26

      That made me laugh! You are absolutely right of course, I remember while painting him that his holsters were in danger of dragging along the ground!

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  29. peter14 July 2013 at 13:38

    Great models and excellent painted!

    Greetings
    Peter

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