Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Victorian Zombies

Zomtober 2015 - post#6
Just the very briefest of posts to document a couple more addition's to this year's tally.  These are from theWestwind, 'Empire of the Dead' range and have been sitting around for far too long.



I've been trying to tone down my zombie skin palette, which seemed to be drifting to a very bright blue/green.  Based on more resin loveliness from 'Fenris Games'.  Looking for to the end of the week and half term when I hope to get a group shot done.








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  1. Unknown21 October 2015 at 15:32

    Brief but beautiful! Outstanding work Sir Michael! If it's any consolation I really liked your previous zombie skintones, very old skool, especially when you look at the early colour zombie movies. Although these are very nice too!

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 12:35

      Thank you Bob, I must get the hoard in one place to see how the different colours hang together.

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  2. Bullcher Feb21 October 2015 at 15:37

    Love them mate. Nice work on the waist coat and shirt.

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 12:35

      Thank you, these two have been hanging around for an age.

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  3. Clint21 October 2015 at 15:44

    I like the fact that you have not "overdone" the gore. Incredibly good job young man!

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 12:57

      Thank you Clint, the gore is always a challenge - more, less it's difficult to judge sometimes.

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  4. Mallius Vane21 October 2015 at 16:08

    Superb! A perfect shade of decomposing green!

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  5. Ian21 October 2015 at 16:12

    Great looking figures from sculpting to finished bravo Sir

    Ian

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  6. TamsinP21 October 2015 at 16:21

    Gruesomely gorgeous work Lord Michael :)

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  7. Blaxkleric21 October 2015 at 17:12

    Wonderful stuff Michael, and as I have those minis on my painting table presently, I'm delighted to say I'll now be putting them away until everyone has forgotten how marvellously painted these minis of yours are ;-)

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 12:59

      Thank you Simon, but no, please don't pack them away it's always great to see other people's take on the same miniature.

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  8. Schedler Vincent 21 October 2015 at 17:19

    Great look . I love the colors . Cheers .

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  9. The Angry Lurker21 October 2015 at 17:19

    Good looking shufflers Michael!

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  10. Phil21 October 2015 at 17:31

    They look sexy, no doubt! Love the colors...

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  11. PMMDJ21 October 2015 at 17:57

    Seriously, great use of color. Very inspirational.

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:00

      Thank you very much, I think the basic colour scheme was stolen from the box art.

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  12. Dalauppror21 October 2015 at 18:06

    Greate paintwork!

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  13. pulpcitizen21 October 2015 at 18:13

    Lovely work. :)

    (Okay, I realise the irony of using 'lovely' about rotting undead....). :)

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:01

      Thank you and don't worry, I know what you mean. ;)

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  14. Herr Zinnling21 October 2015 at 18:29

    Excellent. Really scary.

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  15. Pawn Cocktail21 October 2015 at 19:34

    Very nice. The skin tones have come out really well, & I especially like how you've done the highlights on the black/midnight-blue jacket & cap.

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:02

      Thank you, lots of P3 Coal black worked for the jacket and cap.

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  16. Terry Silverthorn21 October 2015 at 19:44

    Nice work Michael, I think I prefer this skintone as well. You've also just reminded me that I have EoTD from the kickstarter stashed away someplace! Cheers!

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:02

      Thank you Terry, plenty more to paint up then. ;)

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  17. Paul O'G21 October 2015 at 19:46

    Great additions to the horde.
    I too prefer this toned down skin version and the shading is excellent

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:03

      Thank you Paul, it certainly sits a little better this version - now if only I can remember to write these recipes down!

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  18. riot ville21 October 2015 at 20:49

    I can imagine them moaning "one wants BRAIIIIINNNNNSSSSSSS"

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  19. Colgar621 October 2015 at 20:55

    So, that would be what they mean by a "soiled dove", then? I wonder if there's some Cockney rhyming slang for "Brains..."?

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:06

      Brilliant! I'm reliable informed 'Watch & Chain' = Brain, as in "his watch is a bit slow".

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  20. Luca Tempesta21 October 2015 at 21:04

    Wonderful!
    really love the colours!

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  21. Carrion Crow21 October 2015 at 21:32

    Whilst you did promise Victorian zombies, I didn't expect them to be so cool, Michael! Reminds me of the TV show "Penny Dreadful". Was Jack the Ripper actually a zombie hunter, preventing the spread of infection? As Simon got these figures too, maybe we'll see a Victorian Zombicide game, with Saucy Jack and Mary Poppins trying to escape the horrors of Whitechapel...

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:08

      Mary Poppins and the Zombie incident of 1888 - now there's an idea. Should we worry about you Jez?

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    2. Carrion Crow24 October 2015 at 17:08

      Did I mention the ninja chimney sweeps? Looks like Bedlam has a new patient...

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    3. Carrion Crow24 October 2015 at 17:10

      Did I mention the ninja chimney sweeps? No? Off to Bedlam for me then...

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    4. Michael Awdry27 October 2015 at 10:35

      How much fun would that be!

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  22. Mad Padre21 October 2015 at 23:10

    Super scary, Mr. Awdry. She would give any ripper a bad time in a dark alley. Your skin palette is very effective. Good show, Sir.

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:08

      Thank you Michael, certainly would have Jack on his toes.

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  23. Jay22 October 2015 at 00:01

    Ah. Zeds with class.

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  24. Cyrus22 October 2015 at 01:51

    A lovely pair!

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  25. Finch22 October 2015 at 02:47

    Splendid work, Michael. Great use of color on both.

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  26. Rod22 October 2015 at 02:49

    Very nice work. I really like the male zombie figure.

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:09

      Thank you Rodney, he certainly had more to get my teeth into, so to speak. ;)

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  27. Samuli22 October 2015 at 07:58

    Brilliant work! I think the toned down skin shade works quite nicely! Still colourful enough to be a good focus point, but doesn't pop out that much.

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:10

      Thank you, that was certainly what I was hoping for.

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  28. Stefan (aka. Monty)22 October 2015 at 09:45

    Extraordinary figure and a well performed paintjob. Excellent work, my friend!

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  29. Rodger22 October 2015 at 10:08

    Great work there Michael!

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  30. Anonymous22 October 2015 at 10:47

    Lovely work Michael. I have to admit to really liking the Victorian zombies

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:10

      Thank you roy, they are that little bit different.

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  31. Mike C22 October 2015 at 11:30

    Ooo, they are pretty. More please :)

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:11

      Given how I work, you'll probably have to wait to next year now! :D

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  32. Hobbyworker23 October 2015 at 04:50

    More great looking Zombies!

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  33. Jonas M23 October 2015 at 08:34

    Very nice indeed! The blue/black jacket on the male zombie is very nicely done.

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:11

      Thank you Jonas, I was really pleased with that bit myself.

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  34. Scottswargaming23 October 2015 at 10:56

    Nice job, a set of figures I want to get myself eventually...

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:12

      Thank you Scott, they would certainly look good in your wonderful, smoke filled street.

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  35. DeanM23 October 2015 at 13:58

    Even Zombiefied, they look classy - nice work again, Michael!

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  36. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)23 October 2015 at 16:37

    Wonderful ghoulish work Michael!

    Christopher

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  37. FourEyedMonster23 October 2015 at 16:57

    Captain Ahab for lack of a proper description looks fantastic and that little bit of red in his colour scheme is genius.

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:13

      Thank you, sometimes I get lucky with my painting and that little bit of red is certainly one of those times.

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  38. Moiterei_198423 October 2015 at 20:29

    Fantastic Michael! Your choice of colours is spot on as always, and I really like the new skin tone you used.

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    1. Michael Awdry24 October 2015 at 13:14

      Thank you very much Nick, certainly helps to have some variety in the colour palette I think.

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  39. Dick Garrison24 October 2015 at 17:07

    Those are quite simply beautiful Micheal. Superb paintwork sir.

    Cheers Roger.

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