Thursday, 12 February 2015

Scooby Doo and the case of the missing Zulu Wars British

Zoiks! It's the Scooby Doo gang!
They've been some time in coming but here is my latest bit of painting for Geoff. It consists of a few more Black Tree Designs British infantry for the Zulu Wars and the Scooby gang from Hasslefree Minis. Also included are Kick-ass and a couple of kids in school uniform with rather aggressive attitudes towards zombies.
Superhero in a wetsuit and the two mean munchkins. I was trying to get a school uniform effect on them.
Close up of Velma, Fred and Daphne
Shaggy and Scooby looking for more delicious Scooby snacks.
Geoff wasn't sure about the colours of the gang - in particular Fred's white sweater, but as I started painting them I just felt myself going with the traditional colours rather than the planned more muted shades. I just couldn't stop thinking that I was painting the Scooby gang - anything else just felt wrong! Hopefully he is happy with the result.

Three more British soldiers for the Zulu War
Geoff's converted Sergeant on the left.
All five figures together
Geoff came into possession of a few more Black Tree Zulu Wars British figures. The bayonets were broken and so he converted them up and replaced them with green stuff and plasticard. Unfortunately two broke off in transit. He said just to paint them rather than try to replace them as they would probably just break off again, so that is what I did. He added green stuff NCO stripes to two figures as well and made quite a good job of it.

I took these photos on my phone rather than with the camera. Not sure if I might just go back to the camera as these are not as clear as I would like.

Next on the painting tray - 28mm Samurai civilians and a Russian regiment for the GNW.

Nate
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  1. marinergrim12 February 2015 at 20:35

    Exceedingly good looking figures. Can't wait to see those Russians.

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    1. Natholeon13 February 2015 at 07:31

      Cheers Paul. They shouldn't be too far away.

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  2. Tim Knight12 February 2015 at 21:39

    Incredible paintwork. The Scooby gang look like they've just stepped out of my TV screen. Where's the Kick-Ass figure from?

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    1. Natholeon13 February 2015 at 07:32

      Thanks Tim. Kick-Ass is the Aaron figure in the Hasslefree Minis Modern Adventurers range.

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    2. Tim Knight13 February 2015 at 07:56

      D'oh! If I'd bothered to look I probably could have figured that out for myself ;-) Keep up the great work!

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  3. Rodger12 February 2015 at 22:21

    Wonderful painting Nate. I look forward to seeing these guys in the flesh!

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    1. Natholeon13 February 2015 at 07:35

      Thanks Rodger. I've still got a little more painting to do before they are dispatched - this is only a third of what Geoff sent me!

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  4. Mad Padre14 February 2015 at 14:01

    I would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for you meddlesome and excellently painted miniatures! Bravo, shades of my childhood there.
    Not sure how wetsuit guy fits into it. :)
    Lovely figures all around.

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    1. Natholeon15 February 2015 at 21:51

      Thanks Michael. I think everyone has fond memories of Scooby Doo.

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