The Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge

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Wednesday, 12 January 2022

From RobH - First Post - Double Feature, Science Fiction (75 Points)

Do you remember the Republic Picture serials such as Zombies of the Stratosphere?

Before cable TV they were a staple of the local 5:30 children's TV show in the mid 1960s on CTV in Halifax. Those images have been brought to life by the Pulp Figures creations of Robert Murch.

My first submission to this season's edition of the challenge is a homage to those childhood memories. Late last year I placed an order from both his Weird Menace and Mystery and Horror lines. I hope to get them all painted this challenge.

First up is a female Martian crew member (I cannot find a film credit) in charge of a phalanx of Robots (I don't remember what film these are from, if any). I do find them somewhat reminiscent of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

Better late then never, I included the street Santa that was a bonus figure from Bob, for orders placed in December. I didn't get it painted in time to go with the Christmas tableau in my living room.

Happy New Year to all

Scoring

11 - 28mm Figures @ 5 points each

A trip in the Outer Ring to Skaro: Strange Doctors; Weird Robots - 20 Points

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Hi Rob - a happy 2022 to you as well. Thank you for this science fiction double-post. I know the Bob Murch sculpts have captured the imagination and heart of many Challengers, and seeing these will no doubt inspire further admiration and painting efforts. 75 points for you.

Greg