Monday 6 January 2020

From Barks- Goblin Spider-Rider (50 Points)

This model is of unknown manufacture; I picked it up at Tin Soldier Sydney (upstairs in the Dymocks building; Antipodeans of a certain vintage will share the memories) in the early 90s. It was one of the first metal miniatures I every bought as I transitioned from 1:72 plastic WW2 kits to wargaming. I didn't have a thing for fantasy and have never played Warhammer; I just thought that a giant-spider-rider was way cool.

I painted it at the time in gloss enamels and craft paints without an undercoat, base, or glue. For Millsy's Millpond I salvaged it with a Dettol bath and a 60mm Rubicon base- not square, but at least bright green.

I'm pretty happy with my goblin skin recipe- it is green (like the base), then a mix of fluoro yellow and green, then a green wash.

Here are those original mystery goblins- the bases have no markings. Any clue as to their manufacturer would be welcome!


28mm figure + mount +10
Challenge Island +30
Millsy's storytime +10

Skull-o-meter™: 1
Cumulative Skulls: 1

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A creepy goblin spider-rider is a fantasy gaming classic - thus we have a classic old figure representing a classic fantasy trope! So appropriate for this spot on Challenge Island...

I also love hearing about/reading about the FLGS of Challenge Participants around the world. While of course I would not have had the chance to visit Tin Soldier Sydney, the mention of the place conjured up memories of my own favourite gaming shops here in Winnipeg.  
 
Thus we have the classic figure, a backstory and a Challenge Island location - yes, that is 50 points for you Barks! Lovely stuff. 

GregB
Posted by Barks at 10:30 am
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20 comments:

  1. BenitoM6 January 2020 at 10:30

    Beautiful old school models!!

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  2. Peter Douglas6 January 2020 at 10:54

    Looks like every one's been clearing out there childhood bedrooms. Nice looking spider, we expect killer arachnids from down under and Barks does not disappoint. There's a distinct under performance on the skull count however.

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    1. Barks6 January 2020 at 23:54

      The Skull-o-meter is just warming up for a J-curve...

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  3. TamsinP6 January 2020 at 11:09

    Great Gobbo and spider, Barks! :)

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  4. JamieM6 January 2020 at 12:52

    Lovely old figure! Classic pose.

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  5. Curt6 January 2020 at 13:38

    That's a bit of nice nostalgia! Well done Barks, how old were you when to got these guys?

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    1. Barks6 January 2020 at 23:55

      Early teens? Definitely neither spotty nor awkward.

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  6. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)6 January 2020 at 13:57

    A fine looking gobbo rider.

    Christopher

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  7. PeterA6 January 2020 at 14:47

    Great blast from the past Barks

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  8. Moiterei_19846 January 2020 at 15:11

    No idea as to its origin, but that’s excellent painting on a very nice old skool model.

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  9. StuartL6 January 2020 at 16:14

    I like your use of yellow to highlight the green. It makes the model look very bright and vibrant.

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    1. Barks6 January 2020 at 23:57

      It has to be fluoro yellow. Green models on green bases on a green table can be a little dull...

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  10. caveadsum14716 January 2020 at 16:34

    Great looking goblin spider rider!
    Best Iain

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