'Hasslefree's' Katie needed little conversion, other than pinning her to the chosen base, and seemed to fit the description of these unstoppable urchins perfectly armed, as she is, with a rounders bat and dustbin lid shield. Rose, however was to pose another question.
This wonderfully bizarre, gas mask wearing miniature is so tiny, but lacks little with regards to the quality of the sculpting and detail - that Kev White is a very talented chap! What she did lack, however was any form of armament and I was really worried about setting about her with my scalpel, what to do? In the end I went for a totally improbable sledgehammer, the ridiculousness of the weapon in comparison to the fragile frame seemed to fit with my interpretation of the rule set.
Using my smallest drill bit and a paperclip, Rose was 'tooled up' with an off cut from another miniature - more of which later.
The final miniature, another fine 'Hasslefree' sculpt, is the rock chick, Alyx, perhaps not as comfortable a fit for the 'Fourth Form' stereotype she does rather match the cast list details for 'Violent' Elizabeth. To quote directly from my copy of 'Crooked Dice's' For Ghouls and Colleges supplement:
This precocious horror was destined for stardom before the outbreak cut short a promising career on stage and film. This loss has left the poor love in a terrible state, but she is able to focus her rage and formidable set of lungs to provide an excellent early warning system for the school. Elizabeth has developed an odd fondness for the feral Fourth Formers, and they seem to allow her to lead them.
Rock and Roll!
Matching the blues of the uniforms and continuing with the gymnasium themed basing the girls are stating to form a formidable looking unit - even if I do say so myself, but what next? Well there are some more 'Sixth Formers' in the queue, but more pressingly is the need for some terrain pieces including trees, barricades and even the school bus! All of which I hope to complete of the next month and a half.
Love 'em, I doubt I could swing that sledgehammer around for long, lets hope she ate lots of spinach or maybe drank some of the 6th forms special brew to keep her strength up!!!
ReplyDeleteTop painting Sir M!!!!!
Thank you Ray, I like the idea of the Sixth Formers having a still that might have to done!
DeleteGreat additions :)
ReplyDeleteThat sledgehammer & gasmask is a scary looking combo
Thank you my good man.
DeleteMore lovely young ladies from St Trinian's for this project. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest as you add them :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tamsin, but the weather is slowing progress down; that said I am getting some terrain modelling done finally.
DeleteFANTASTIC!
ReplyDeleteThey are all splendid but the gas mask and sledge hammer instantly put a smile on my face!
Thank you Clint, it was certainly my intention to have a laugh with this project.
DeleteI really like what you've done with Rose - she might be small, but she's deadly!
ReplyDeleteIf anything, your meticulous paintwork makes them far too smart to be Trinian's gels!
Thank you Edwin, I know what you mean about the smartness the thought had crossed my mind.
DeleteHola
ReplyDeleteComo molan,la enana del martillo una pasada
un saludo
Thank you J.D., the hammer is certainly fun.
DeleteGreat stuff. is a Flash Harry planned.
ReplyDeleteGreat bit here when he turns up in his bubble car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MYOonR_2ao
Alyx is wearing springerstiefel as well. :-D
(link to the type I mean..the classic style,).
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/de/3/3f/Springerstiefel.jpg
the most comfortable boots ever.:-D
Thank you Paul, Harry certainly needs to be considered and I do like the idea of the Bubble Car! Mmmm maybe a quick check on eBay!
DeleteSuperb job Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mike.
DeleteI like your paint really detailed , great paint Michael .
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Thank you Vincent, they were certainly a challenge given the scale of them.
DeleteWhat a wonderful looking group of young ladies Michael! Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rodger, I'm really enjoying seeing the group grow.
DeleteLove em nice job Michael. The Rose Conversion is pretty awesome and fits well :D
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon, I really appreciate it.
DeleteThose are brilliant, especially Rose
ReplyDeleteThank you Paul.
DeleteWith those girls on the loose, I'd sure hate to be undead right now!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly doesn't look good for them, does it!
DeleteRose is a gem. Great conversion! The sledge, IMO, fits here like honey on a bee's chin.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay, the whole thing is supposed to be very tongue in cheek anyway.
DeleteThat hammer is perfect and great painting as usual.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brian.
DeleteBeautiful and inspired!! I do like the gasmask and the dustbin lid...
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil, they did rather lend themselves to the project.
DeleteWow the amount of quality figures coming off your painting table put even me to shame, keep up the good work
ReplyDeletePeace James
Thank you James, I think it helps having a nice block of time off work!
DeleteOh my.......fecking fantastic Michael...the St. Trinians music is playing in my head!
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled that you like them Francis, really thrilled.
DeleteNice! These figures are more eerie and less "pervy" than some Japanese school girl warrior figures I've seen.
ReplyDeleteThank you scott, definitely wanted to stay away from 'pervy', it is more about putting a team together that is quintessentially British.
DeleteThose are some of my favorite Hasselefree girls and they look great in their uniforms. Excellent painting.
ReplyDeleteThank you Robert they really were great fun to do.
DeleteVery nice work, just loving these, just glad I don't live next door to them
ReplyDeleteIan
It would certainly lower the property prices in the area having this lot next door; many thanks Ian.
DeleteAnother fine bevy of miniatures from you Michael. I am not sure what a forms is...is it like a school grade? Or do I need to delve back into your archives for the full Monty?
ReplyDeleteThank you Terry and yes a form is like a grade although the terminology is now somewhat out of date; it harks back to what some might call a more innocent time.
DeleteI've seen these figures in their online store and often thought of buying them. They turned out beautifully under your brush. I like the way you tied them all into a unit with the blue.
ReplyDeleteAlso the basing is brilliant. The wood looks like raw pine planking and those stripes of colour is perfect. It reminds me of when I was a kid and used coloured chalk.
Thank you so much Anne, I was really pleased with how they turned out especially considering how small they were! I had given the palette and basing a lot of thought so it is really wonderful to see them coming together.
DeleteThere are no kids anymore!
ReplyDeleteExcellent painted figures Michael!
Greetings
Peter
Thank you Peter; the first victim of the zombie apocalypse is innocence!
DeleteGreat stuff there Michael and it is almost going a bit Buffy which is no bad thing.
ReplyDeleteA British Buffy, now there is an idea! Thank you Sir.
DeleteTruly excellent collection of figures, you have really brought these together with a paint job that just works!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr. Smillie, I've been thrilled with how they have come together.
DeleteWonderful, Michael! The sledgehammer is perfect. A whole episode beckons as to exactly WHERE Rose got that gas mask!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sir, now I have heard that stashed in the cellars beneath the school is a consignment of army surplus that the girls were quietly peddling for cigarette money!
DeleteStunning work !!!
ReplyDeleteBest regards Michael
Thank you Michael
DeleteHah, these are ace.
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind Sir.
DeleteNice gurlies,, even better painting.
ReplyDeleteWhat brand of paint (if only one is used) do you use Michael ?
Not that it would matter with such painting technique...
Thank you so very much; my preferred brand at present is Vallejo Model Colour although the blazers were painted with a Foundry blue.
DeleteVery nice girls, and dangerous too! Vallejo are very good colours.
ReplyDeleteThank you Juan, I have to admit that I'm happy using Vallejo now.
DeleteThe hot weather hasn't slowed you down a bit. You are killing it! Great set with a wonderful mod.
ReplyDeleteThank you Monty, slowing down a bit now though!
DeleteHilarious stuff Michael... if she manages to lift that hammer I'll eat my... gasmask!
ReplyDeleteShe is stronger than she looks that one! ;)
DeleteLove these...looks like you are enjoying yourself
ReplyDeleteFar too much fun, I really need to get back on track soon!
DeleteGreat conversion and excellent paintjob, Michael.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I prefer your historical stuff those zombie themed things do really please me...
Cheers
Stefan
Thank you Stefan, I prefer my historical stuff too but I'm enjoying this summer fun!
DeleteAnd so close to the Summer holiday's.
ReplyDeleteFantastic paint job Michael.
Thank you Stuart.
DeleteAnother stroke of genius there Michael. You have really peaked my interest in this game and project of yours!
ReplyDeleteRod
Thank you Rod, falling a bit behind schedule now due to the lovely weather though.
DeleteThe lass with the zombie head reminds me of a girl I dated once...
ReplyDeleteYou obviously survived, but it must have been a close run thing! :D
DeleteFantastic work on these really cool figures. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThe little girl with the gas-mask reminds me a character of "Dr Who" who appears in the Episode 9 of the Season 1 "The empty child"
(even if this child is a boy !)