From SimonM - 'The Man Without Fear' - Curtgeld (20 Points)

"You can do anything if you're not afraid."

This 28mm plastic “Wizkids” model of Daredevil is miniature number 36 from the Marvel “Heroclix” Critical Mass range. Blinded as a child by a radioactive substance which fell from an oncoming truck, Matthew Murdock’s remaining senses were heightened beyond normal human ability and gives him a type of sonar super-power. Taught martial arts by a Ninja sensei known as Stick, ‘Hornhead’ was created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett, and made his first “Marvel Comics” appearance in April 1964.

Having removed the figure from its ‘clicky base’ and super-glued him to a “Games Workshop” 25mm circular one, I covered up the vigilante’s pre-paint by applying an undercoat of “Vallejo” Heavy Red before giving the majority of the miniature a wash of “Citadel” Crimson Carroburg. The lawyer’s baton was picked out using a combination of “Vallejo” Dark Vermillion and more “Citadel” Carroburg Crimson. Whilst Daredevil’s face was painted with “Vallejo” Heavy Skintone and “Citadel” Reikland Flashshade.

Daredevil WIPs - Having undercoated with "Vallejo" Heavy Red, only the model's face and baton needed painting

Admittedly a simple model and paint-job, I immediately thought of this figure as soon as Curt stated his ‘Tip to the Croupier’ for this year’s Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge would need to be based upon a risk-taker, daredevil or gambler. Well you can’t get more of a daredevil in my books than ‘The Man Without Fear’ himself.

Awesome! As you say, Simon, you can't have a better example of a daredevil than the Man himself. What a quintessential 'superhero' pose - very dynamic. The washes you chose really made this figure 'pop' from the simple red basecoat. I also like the little historical background to the Daredevil character. Lovely work and thank you so much!