So when the Buzzlightyear movie got released (Gork that was in 2022), we got a load of toys coming with it that were a gold mine to pick from and it felt like the best source to find cool vehicles for generic sci-fi settings like Stargrave and such. Like everyone, I got a bunch and let them sit in a corner, painted some but didn't photograph them because they're too big.
So lately, painting a lot of NPC's and terrain, I saw that truck and thought it was stupid not to paint it and take the opportunity to takes photos of all the vehicles I had done !
The Truck itself ws pretty straightforward, I first wanted to change the wheels but finally realised it wasn't worth it so overall, apart from the mesh on the windows, the model is pretty much as I got it and the painting process was really simple, relying on the weathering stage to make it work.
For these, I only added and oil wash to pick crevices and added weathering before a solid varnish coat, easy job !
and while I was at it, I found this X wing (missing the antennas) that was the exact same size as the other 2 shuttles so it got the exact same treatment !
Happy painting to you all !
In the same way, I grabbed this much bigger ship that looks like it can hold a few models, a few drybrushes for definition, oil washes and weathering and it's good ! It's actually featured in a few games already !
and while I was at it, I found this X wing (missing the antennas) that was the exact same size as the other 2 shuttles so it got the exact same treatment !
So here you go, sometimes it's easy to add great pieces to a board, they really give a sense of scale and life on boards.
I have so much more to add though !
I have so much more to add though !
Happy painting to you all !
Great minis. The small truck and the jeeps were never sold in Spain, but most of the spaceships were. The small armadillo is fantastic, and the fighters—though also a bit on the small side—are great; I have a good collection of painted ships.
ReplyDeleteI feel like an idiot for not getting an Armadillo now, I got the truck thanks tova US friend who got it for me !
DeleteVery nice work: the truck looks especially good, and I like the painting on the glass windows in particular. Did the big ship come in that purple colour, or did you repaint it?
ReplyDeleteThe truck got a proper repaint so it does look better, the purple ship only got drybrushes and weathering over the raw plastic
DeleteWow, these are some great repurposing of toys that my limited imagination would never think to give similar treatment! Your weathering is so subtle and well done too JB, if you hadn't said as much I'd just assumed these were model kits out of the box.
ReplyDeleteI remember how some aircraft modellers used kinder toys for some engines that never had a proper kit, it felt crazy but now I've completed the circle I guess! Thanks!
DeleteThe truck looks like a Weyland-Yutani standard 'wildcatter' (as seen in the extended version of Aliens, and at the beginning of Alien: Romulus).
ReplyDeleteI guess Weyland Yutani is a reference that never really leaves us consciously or not !
DeleteWell, we are heading to that kind of dystopia currently; with mega-corporations having more power and influence than the democratic process (after all, how many politicians are in the pockets of multimillionaires?).
DeleteWe just need to master spaceflight.
Love the weathering effect you've done on these, especially on the X-wing.
ReplyDeleteAll it took was an oil wash to pick the fantastic detailing really !
DeleteOh, I had seen the flyers, but not the truck, and I think it's a pretty useful kit! I think you made a nice job on all of them, but the truck is my favourite, it looks really atmospherical!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely the pick of the bunch, I want more now !
DeleteDid the truck come with a crane on the back? Had a quick look on ebay but couldn't find one with a covered back. Think that one is particularly good
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty much like it was in the box apart from the window mesh, it's not easy to find outside the US though
DeleteHey I've been doing mine lately too! Still got to do that truck and the big spaceship, but i did the three little jet-like ones. Hell yeah, now I have something to stare at when I do those!
ReplyDeleteThe big ship feels a little frightening atm, it will require some prep work but it could be immensely rewarding
DeleteIt's a great series, and the figures that fit in them are close enough to 28mm (actually a bit taller, maybe almost 1/48) that I think you can believably use them seated in the craft and with a bit of paint and detailing they ought to fit right in. Bravo! I should pick up that truck. I'm working on two armadillos and the purple mothership.
ReplyDeleteThe scale is great really, even the small ship might feel small but the interior is definitely suited for 28mm characters and the actual pilot toys are bigger than most characters I'll use
DeleteThat truck is awesome ! You must be able to fill some truly great SF tables.
ReplyDeleteThanks ! I'm getting to the point where the tables do look nicer !
DeleteI managed to get a couple of the ships, but don't recall seeing the truck. Pity as it looks to be one of the best scaled. Really nice job on all these, but the truck in particular.
ReplyDeleteThe truck is definitely the pick of the bunch hence why I went the extra mile on it compared to the others. I'm looking for an armadillo no though !
DeleteThanks !