JMGraham

I love how you've worked each faction's primary color into the appropriate models. It makes for a very coherent visual theme that meshes very nicely with the other game materials (stat cards, faction-specific fate decks, etc.). Seamus' base is fantastic! Jim

It may be your first Malifaux mini, but it's obviously not your first mini. Very nicely done - the touch of blue on the sword is a nice touch. Jim

Brilliant models! I love the subdued colorscheme on Seamus. The base on Lady J is likewise outstanding. I imagine assembling all of the gears just so was an involved process. Jim

A starter hole can also be made with a push pin pretty effectively. Of course, that still doesn't stop me ... Jim

@Goblyn - Just noticed where you're located. Are you on the Ordo Fanaticus boards at all? - Jim

The copycat Killer is on it's way (along with a gunslinger). I've been proxying them in a crew with Seamus, Sybelle, 2 belles, gunsliger, and copycat killer (5 ss left over). They've been fantastic - a very fun crew to use. Jim

Brilliant idea, and great job so far. The buildings look like they were constructed with playability in mind w the different eleveations and lassers. The ram head on the train is fantastic! I'm really curious about what you have in mind for the breach itself. Looking forward to more, Jim

I just had a go at assembling Vik last night. Geh. Got the right hand pinned no problem, but had the angle wrong on the left hand and ended up popping out of the side (making a groove rather than a hole). Things seem to be pretty stable right now, and my ugly mistake should be hidden once I get her painted. Jim

A clever idea and very well executed! The gemstones and gears are a characterful addition to the arachnid models. Great work! Jim

Thanks for the kind words, all. The deep shadows are a stylistic thing for me. I like the vivid, cartoonish look that comes from extreme shading. However, not everyone feels the same - it tends to be a painting style that divides folks into folks who love it or hate it. I was worried about how Seamus was going to come out for a while. I'm glad folks think it turned out well! In order to keep my color palette limited I gave him the same pale green flesh as the zombies (I'll likely do the same with my gunslinger once he comes in). @chucklemonkey - I hope you feel inspired rather than inadequate! There's really not much "talent" at work in my miniature painting, just lots of practice and continually trying new new things to challenge myself. The internet is full always of folks who are way better at painting than we are, but it just gives us something to work towards! Jim

I'm glad we got a clearer photo the second time around. very cool! I particularly like the yellow streaks in the hair. Jim

Hi all - this is my first substantive post, but hopefully the start of many more. I'm a long time Warhammer Fantasy and Blood Bowl player. My gaming club and I have recently discovered Malifaux, and I have to say I', enjoying the heck out of it. Fun, characterful game with some very clever game mechanics. I recently finished my first Malifaux crew - the Seamus boxed set (aka, Shameless Seamus and His Living Impaired Ladies of Negotiable Affection). They were really satisfying to paint - it's fun to paint an entire army in a couple of weeks. I'll be adding a Copycat Killer and a Convict Gunslinger once they get in to our FLGS. I also have plans on an all-female Viktoria crew. I made the bases from Magic Sculp (love that stuff for making terrain!). My one issue with the models is that they were a bear to assemble - many of the joins were so small that I couldn't fit a pin in (here's hoping the superglue and epoxy joins hold!). The handle on the folded umbrella also broke off in the package, so I had to replace it with a piece of bent brass wire. Probably for the best. With the exception of fiddly assembly (and the caution with which I'll have to treat them while playing), I really love the models. Very characterful and unique. Without further ado ... Jim The full crew: Shameless Seamus, the Scourge of Malifaux: Madame Sybelle: The Rotten Belles: