Audrey II: Believe it, baby. It talks.
Audrey: Am I dreaming this?
Audrey II: No, and you ain't in Kansas, neither.
Throughout the build it has been important to keep an idea of scale and whilst I accept that there is a little leeway when it comes to an accurate portrayal of an intergalactic carnivorous plant, hell bent on world domination, the constant presence of Seymour Krelboined* has help keep the project on an even keel. Now admittedly my Seymour, actually an ‘Artizan Designs’ Dr. Bell, reminds me a little more of the Florist’s owner Mr. Mushnik, but nevertheless his unwavering commitment to the project has seen him bumped up the painting queue.
*Changed to Krelborn in the musical.
It was whilst I was putting the final touches to Seymour’s tatty jacket that I started to wonder if I had any other suitable miniatures that could pass as members of the cast? As luck would have it my latest ‘Studio Miniatures’ Horror Characters Kickstarter threw up a potential dentist in the shape of a Peter Cushing inspired sculpt – a truly terrifying prospect, but what about the luckless Audrey?
This proved a tad more problematically as it appears that I have a shortage of sorrowful looking, female sculpts, but as luck would have it I spotted a potential plant food wannabe on the ‘Crooked Dice’ website, simply known as the Duchess and decided to treat myself – all in the name of completion you understand.
Paint me! Paint me now!
Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you my good man. :)
DeleteExcellent choice of miniatures and painted lovely to boot. Nice job Michael.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Simon, I had forgotten just how much I enjoy painting Crooked Dice miniatures, they are great.
DeleteWonderful job and great scenery!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Phil, the backdrop just keeps turning up. :)
DeleteLovely minis to complete the piece :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tamsin, Audrey II should be with us shortly and then I will need to find another diversion for the summer.
DeleteAre they all teachers at your school? (I reckon they are) JK
ReplyDeleteNice work mate
Thank you Clint and now that you mention it there are one or two passing resemblances! :D
Deletefab
ReplyDeleteThank you Martin.
DeleteNice work! That Cushing figure is great sculpt.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brian and I agree it is a lovely addition to the collection. Expect to see more of those in due course.
DeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mike.
DeleteVery cool indeed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rodger.
DeleteFantastic stuff, they look just perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jaime, now I need to get back to the main event.
DeleteDamn fine brushwork, Sir!
ReplyDeleteToo kind Ray, but thank you.
DeleteAwesome work Michael. I particularly like the choice for Audrey! The not-Cushing is a great sculpt, but probably the scariest dentist I've ever seen!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rod. Audrey was a great find, but now I want more of the lovely Crooked Dice miniatures.
DeleteNice "store front" publicity shot. I was hoping for a small dog to be greeting the fire hydrant.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay and what a great idea - I shall have to store that one away for another time.
DeleteVery nice. I love Audrey's clothes, definitely will be copying the colours and techniques if needed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Roy, Audrey's wardrobe came from looking at various movie stills and theatrical performances.
DeleteLovely vignette!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr. Nimrod.
DeleteGenius!
ReplyDeleteA great choice of miniatures, all very well painted and set in a beautiful diorama.
Thank you so much kind Sir.
DeleteExcellent post and that welcome-home banner is hilarious!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sander. The banner was supposed to be a shop sign, but the paper warped when I washed it with colour, giving it more of a banner effect.
DeleteAha, well it works anyway. I also cannot escape the feeling there's a lot of similarity between "Awdry" and "Audrey"...
DeleteLovely painting on your Little Shop of Horrors set Michael. Kudos. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteIt seems the subject of this year's FH has really inspired you, Michael. One actual subject, two vignettes and three supporting cast members, plus the redressing of an existing backdrop. Very inspiring work, Michael.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jez, I think it is save to say that I am enjoying myself. I just need to time it all together now.
DeleteGreat work like always sir!
ReplyDeletebest wishes
Thank you so much Michał.
DeleteYour certainly keeping my amused! Always a chuckle following your progress
ReplyDeleteI am delighted to hear that Terry, one final post remaining - I just need to tidy up a few bits and pieces.
DeleteGreat work Sir, re-posted to the FH site.
ReplyDeleteCheers Roger.
Thank you very much Roger.
DeleteFantastic! Loving this project Michael
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Paul, I shall be sorry to see it finished if I am honest.
DeleteVery inspiring sir; if this doesn't inspire me to finally take up my brushes again, then nothing will!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Monty and nothing would make me happier o know that it inspired you to start painting again.
DeleteBrilliant stuff ...the project coming together 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, last post scheduled for tomorrow. :)
DeleteExcellent, you keep producing great work Michael
ReplyDeleteIan
Thank you so much Ian.
DeleteLovely work as always, the dentist is particularly scary!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you Iain, not sure I would want him doing my six monthly check up!
DeleteA great looking cast. I do like the Peter Cushing, must keep an eye out for that figure.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mark, the Cushing miniature is definitely one of my favourites.
Deletenice job!!
ReplyDeletelooking great! :)
Thank you so much.
DeleteLovely figs...I'm particularly taken with the Peter Cushing dentist! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThank toy Gordon, he is great isn't he.
DeleteFabulous looking characters, Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Dean.
DeleteThese are well painted make no mistake but your Peter Cushing look-alike was extraordinarily well painted. He looks fantastic! Best of the bunch! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, what an incredibly kind thing to say.
DeleteYESSS!!!!! Simply wonderful! Terrific job, Michael!
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