Wednesday, 11 March 2015

From Curt - 1920/30s Pulp Adventurers (20 Points)


I thought I'd squeak in an entry of my own now that the dust has settled a bit.
These four figures are for our 'Strange Aeons' and pulp adventure games.  I thought it would be good to get some more 'common men' done up to help to flesh-out the ranks. Three of these are from Footsore Miniatures' IRA range, while I can't recall where I sourced the smoking fellow. I believe all are Paul Hicks sculpts. 

The guy in the green jacket below has a .38 revolver and is about to toss a hand grenade. Let's hope he doesn't roll a 1 for the scatter...


I like the animation of this fellow in the blue sports coat. He looks as if he's dashing for cover, hoping that the opposition doesn't get a bead on him.


I thought I'd give this guy a natty red vest as he looked to be a stylish fellow. I've always liked the look of the old 'broomhandle' Mauser (even before it became Han Solo's blaster).  I know it weighs a ton, and is as ungainly as all hell, but it just looks so darn cool.


This last guy, taking a drag on his cigarette, was just supposed to be a low level thug or an innocent bystander, but he's since become quite the hard-ass character. His name is Manus 'Mug'  McEoghan, ex-IRA hitman and powerful psychic. He now works for the 'League of Nations League' investigating and defending humanity from Cthonic activity.



His primary 'weapons' are his psychic abilities, with his only physical attack being a deft (and short range) 'cigarette flick'. A nasty, nasty little man. In our last game he was teamed up with the 'Limerick Twins' and as a trio they were an absolute terror. Great fun.

 With a bit of luck I should have another group of pulpy silliness ready in a few days. Thanks for visiting!
Posted by Curt at 10:44 pm
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40 comments:

  1. The Kiwi11 March 2015 at 23:55

    Love the detail like the glowing cigarette end. Nice colour selection. Excellent work on these lads. cheers

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 10:27

      Thanks Brendon! The cigarette tip had to be there in order to pull off the figure.

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  2. MartinC12 March 2015 at 00:59

    Excellent. I love using "innicent bystanders" in my games

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 10:28

      And usually many of them aren't so 'innicent'. ;)

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  3. Peter12 March 2015 at 01:24

    Great painting and basing Curt, I really like your use of colours on the figures along with the little details like the glowing cigarette end.

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  4. TamsinP12 March 2015 at 01:55

    Excellent work Curt :)

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  5. Ian12 March 2015 at 02:08

    Really packed with character given the excellent Curt touch

    Ian

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 10:29

      Often the 'Curt touch' involves me dropping them on the floor (repeatedly)... :)

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  6. Rog12 March 2015 at 03:39

    Perfect work! Cheers!

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  7. DaveD12 March 2015 at 05:58

    nice... i want the one with the cig!

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 10:30

      Cheers Dave. I'm still trying to figure out where I got that fella. If I find out I'll drop you a note.

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  8. AdamC177612 March 2015 at 06:40

    Great Work I really like these pulp characters of yours. Mug McEoghan has certain Robert Mitchum air to him.

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 10:31

      Ha! Yes, yes he does. I never thought of that until you mentioned it (though he needs to be taller). Thanks for the note Adam.

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    2. AdamC177612 March 2015 at 15:03

      You're most welcome

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  9. david bromley12 March 2015 at 07:24

    Very nice brushwork, Curt! I really like the fellow dashing for cover it has to be his hat or coat color...both are very nice!

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 10:33

      Thanks David. Yes, he's one of my favourites as well. He has that, 'Oh damn, I need to get behind something!' look about him.

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  10. Iannick12 March 2015 at 07:46

    Excellent work Curt, the brownish suit is lovely.

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 10:34

      Thanks Iannick. There are few things more 'pulpy' than a rumpled, lived-in linen suit.

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  11. Greg B12 March 2015 at 09:39

    Great stuff dude! And the psychic performed well on the weekend.

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 10:35

      Thanks Greg! Yes, Dallas was rockin' with ole 'Mug' (though I really wanted to see him use the 'cigarette flick').

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  12. Juan Mancheño12 March 2015 at 13:58

    Fantastic painting work, really fine chaps.

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  13. Chasseur12 March 2015 at 14:00

    Beautiful work Curt! :)

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 14:47

      Thanks very much Mark! Very kind of you to say.

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  14. Scottswargaming12 March 2015 at 14:32

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    1. Scottswargaming12 March 2015 at 14:33

      Great job Curt, lovely work.

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    2. Curt12 March 2015 at 14:45

      I liked your deleted comment better ;)

      Thanks nonetheless Scott!

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    3. Millsy12 March 2015 at 15:41

      Go on then, what was it? It must have been good!

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  15. Endtransmission12 March 2015 at 15:36

    Oh great figures! Not only are they well painted, but they also need to go on my shopping list for VBCW as well as Strange Aeons!

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 19:41

      Thanks Paul. Yes, they are great 'filler' figures for all sorts of Pulpy goodness.

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  16. Millsy12 March 2015 at 15:41

    Very nice indeed mate. The glowing cigarette tip is spot on.

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  17. David Larkins12 March 2015 at 18:22

    Great work! 'Mug' McEoghan is a standout, but I'm strangely arrested by the fellow with the grenade for some reason. Something about his face and the lines of his pose.

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    1. Curt12 March 2015 at 19:44

      Thanks very much David. Yes, the chap with the grenade is a great pose - conveying an almost amateur combatant (where is that grenade going to end up?).

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  18. Moiterei_198414 March 2015 at 14:37

    As always that's some pretty impressive painting here Mr. Campbell! The guy in his red vest clearly is my favourite. He has quite some taste wearing green trousers to the vest... ;-)

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    1. Curt14 March 2015 at 15:00

      Thanks Nick! Yes, he is a bit of an Irish fashion plate, isn't he. ;)

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  19. Sean14 March 2015 at 19:40

    They look great, makes me want to paint more pulp and get on with my 20mm pulp idea.

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