CrayolaSmoker Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 After two particularly inspiring painting classes from the Wappels at Adepticon, I was hit hard by the painting bug. I haven't played a single game of Malifaux yet, but I've been eyeing the models since before there was a game. I quickly devoured the rulebook and jumped in with both feet. I grabbed a box (or two) and quickly slapped together some custom bases for the crew I felt the greatest affinity for. For the past several weeks, when not at work, nap-time for the twins has been "paint time" for me. With the exception of one canine that I had to strip, every Resurrectionist model I own is painted to a table-top standard. I'm ready to play! Of course, this wouldn't be a showcase without pics, so without further ado... The Resurrectionts: Body Thieves Box Set (substituting Zombie Chihuahua for Flesh Construct) Dr. Douglas McMourning - Morgue Master Sebastian - Morgue Assistant Nurse #1 Nurse #2 Flesh Construct Zombie Chihuahua with Canine Remains McMourning's Crew They're no studio minis, but I'm pretty damn proud of 'em. Not only for being the first time I've fully painted an "army" in any game system, but because I think I've pulled off a cohesive look and theme. I'm still trying to figure out if I want to do blood spatter on the bases. There's merits to both sides of the argument, but I'm still not sure I could pull it off effectively. We'll see. Next up: The Death Marshals Box Set + Executioner (and a Doppleganger, 'cause that model's just screaming to be painted...) P.S. The Chihuahua's coloring is modelled directly after my wife's Chihuahua. She thinks it's hysterical. And gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the good doctor Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 good solid work. bases are excellent and will really stand out on the table. the limited colour pallette really works on these models. well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 EXCELLENT work. Very eye catching and think these are going to look great on the table and intimidate your opponent. Love the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaehl Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 The models are great but i love your basing, I tried to pull off a similar look with my McMourning crew, but yours is masterful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melnibonean Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Fantastic looking crew. It always great to see something different from the expected. :vb_cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxvon_d Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Lovely crew. I'm digging the homogeneity with the bases and colour schemes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Wonderful color scheme. I'm a huge fan of limited palettes, as they really add to the cohesiveness of a crew (or army) without being forced in to a "uniform" look. The colors have chosen and the basing create a stark, clinical look. I can imagine a set of glaring lights above them, and the smell of disinfectant and blood in the air. You've captured the morgue look wonderfully! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayolaSmoker Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Thank you all, for the kind words. I can't take full credit for the bases. While I made them from scratch and painted them myself, they were a direct product of taking James Wappel's "Here We Stand: Advanced Basing Techniques" class at Adepticon 2010. I can't speak highly enough of the classes on offer there. I haven't taken a bad one yet. The colors have chosen and the basing create a stark, clinical look. I can imagine a set of glaring lights above them, and the smell of disinfectant and blood in the air. You've captured the morgue look wonderfully! Thank you! That's what I was going for. When I began work on the bases, a full-sized terrain board, with dissection tables, meat locker, and experimentation suite started percolating in the back of my head. Perhaps sometimes this year I can make it a reality... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakeh1 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Excellent color scheme. The nurses look much more natural in this scheme as well I can picture the flickering neon white lights and can smell the bleach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakeh1 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I'm still trying to figure out if I want to do blood spatter on the bases. There's merits to both sides of the argument, but I'm still not sure I could pull it off effectively. We'll see. I would, but not on all the bases. I'd probably put a little on mc mourning's base and Sebatsions base/saw and small trail of blood/bloddy foot print(s) following the Felsh Construct , nothing over the top or overwhelming to the base though, just a few splatters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Really like the bases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeLapse Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 These are simply the some of the best painted McMourning crew I have seen! Love nothing but Love. Cant wait to see what you do with the blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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