Monday, 16 March 2015

From MichaelA - Adèle Blanc-Sec and mount with a couple of ghouls! (30 points)


More self-indulgent nonsense, but something that I have been thinking about for some time now and, as I have discovered with this hobby, if you have an itch then scratch it!  Inspired, once again, by the work of Luc Besson, this bizarre assemblage is my homage to the unlikely gem that is ‘The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec’.  Based on the French comics by artist Jacques Tardi, I had completely missed the original theatrical release of this ridiculous adventure only discovering it by chance by scanning the television schedule prior to the Christmas break.  Billed as Lara Croft meets Indiana Jones I can safely say that my curiosity was piqued!  


Consigned to the flawed masterpiece drum of any celluloid collection, ‘The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec’ is a triumph of style over content, but I have to confess that I enjoy Monsieur Besson’s style, pure escapism rarely looked so good.   Of course the highlight for me is when our eponymous heroine flies over the streets of Paris on the back of a Pterodactyl – I kid you not!


For the record then, the composite parts are as follows: Pterodactyl – The Honourable Lead Boiler Suit’s Pteranodon.  Adèle is made up from a Wargames Foundry Victorian Lady, a plastic Rider of Rohan from Games Workshop and an arm from the Perry Miniatures ACW Zouave command sprue all held together with superglue and lashings of Greenstuff.  As for the base this was a combination of bits and pieces from the ever reliable Fenris Games. 


Finally, just because I didn’t know where else to post them, a couple of Hersey Miniatures in the shape of a Ghoul Hag and Child.  Wonderfully sculpted, but wonderfully disturbing at the same time! 




From Curt:

Awesome! I'm a huge fan of Tardi's work and I had not heard of this film - Sarah and I just watched the trailer and I know what we're doing this weekend!

That was a fantastic bit of modeling there Mr. Awdry. The melding of the Rider of Rohan,  the Victorian lady and the pterodactyl was pure genius. And the use of the ornate gate really helped set the scene of where she was flying. Brilliant!

I've seen these Heresy ghouls online and have always wanted a set for my Pulp gaming. How deliciously disturbing (now, that's my idea of a 'kids meal'). After seeing these I'm definitely getting out the credit card to seal the deal. 

You're on a roll Michael!

17 comments:

  1. That is a fantastic conversion. The film is definitely flawed but fun and a little mad

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  2. First 'Leon' and now the 'Extraordinary Adventures...'! You're working your way through The Wife's favorite films Michael!

    Excellent work as always - a pleasure to see!

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  3. These are great but the Baby Eating Canadian's, er I mean ghouls steal the show

    Ian

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  4. Amazing stuff Michael! Excellent conversion and definately one of my favorite entries from the challenge!

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  5. create creativty Michael, and nicely unique!

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  6. That is one outstanding kit-bash I would have though she was out of some obscure line of miniatures if you hadn't told me how you did it. Well painted all around.

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  7. Abhh, great film, you must watch it Curt. Michael, a fine portrayal of our lovely heroine.

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  8. Just when I think I've seen everything you bring out something special once again Mr Awdry. Superb!

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  9. Hideous ghouls!! Really nasty :)

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  10. Oh that Adele model is fantastic! I've never read the comics, but I did like the film a lot

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  11. Stunningly good conversion! Really good work and crisp paint too! I'll have to check out the film. I've only recently discovered space1999 has entire episodes avail to watch for free on YouTube, so it may be a bit! ;)

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  12. Even more outstanding work! Your conversion and painting on Mrs Blanc-Secs' is flaweless and I pretty much like the pose of her holding her hat while the Pterodactlus is about to land, or so it seems.
    But what really hits the ball out of the park is your work on those ghouls. Your take on their skin tone is both fantastic and suitably scary.

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  13. Even more outstanding work! Your conversion and painting on Mrs Blanc-Secs' is flaweless and I pretty much like the pose of her holding her hat while the Pterodactlus is about to land, or so it seems.
    But what really hits the ball out of the park is your work on those ghouls. Your take on their skin tone is both fantastic and suitably scary.

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  14. I also discovered the Adele movie by chance, and feel pretty much the same way as you. Your conversion is brilliant!

    Those ghouls are absolutely terrifying,which is a good thing!

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  15. A great piece of work Sir M, love the gouls too!

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