Saturday, 23 December 2023

From SimonM: Iceman by "CoolMiniOrNot" (5 points)


Thought I’d best get an entry in straight from the start, so I thought something reasonably straightforward would be a good place to begin…

This 32mm scale translucent plastic model of Iceman was produced by “CoolMiniOrNot” as part of their "Marvel Zombies" stand-alone game using the "Zombicide" rule-set. One of numerous "Kickstarter" exclusive figures, this particular incarnation of Bobby Drake's frosty alter-ego was created by Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips for the May 2007 issue of "Marvel Zombies: Dead Days" by "Marvel Comics".


Presumed to be residing at the Xavier Institute on Earth-2149 when the zombie plague first struck, the mutant superhero was initially undercoated using a mixture of "Vallejo" Surface Primer White and the Spanish company's Model Colour White. He was then drowned in "Citadel" Drakenhof Nightshade, before being slowly 'built back up' using multiple patient dry-brushes of White Star by Duncan Rhodes' "Two Thin Coats". Finally, the X-Man's eye sockets were given a dab of "Citadel" Abaddon Black and spotted with (more) "Two Thin Coats" White Star.

One x 32mm scale foot figure = 5 Points

Total = 5 Points

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Welcome back to the Challenge, Simon! I thought for sure we'd have a masterclass in your signature black, but here you keep us on our toes to give us the delightful 'Iceman' in cool whites and blues - well done! I came across 'Drakenhof Nightshade' last year and it's a fabulously useful wash which you put to fine use here. Over the next three months I look forward to being educated by you regarding all manner of superheroes and their dastardly villains. :)

- Curt

31 comments:

  1. What no Nuln Oil? Looks great anyway, next textures and depth on the ice.

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    1. Not yet Peter. Plenty of Black Numenoreans planned though, so they'll be getting an absolute drowning in it.

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  2. Very effective and efficient

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    1. Thanks Jamie. I wanted something quick'n'easy to get things going.

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  3. This would be an 'ice' place to insert a 'Cool'MiniOrNot pun, but I'll resist the temptation and just say that that is a great looking first entry.

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  4. Yay .. welcome along Blax - did you forget to tap the null oil well?

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    1. Thanks Dave. Plenty of predominantly black figures planned I assure you. Been saving them up. :-)

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  5. Splendid looking superhero!
    Best Iain

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  6. A good exercise in cool white!

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    1. Cheers Barks. I thoroughly recommend White Star by far.

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  7. Another fine addition to your superhero collection!

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  8. Great texture effects in this one!

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  9. Definitely a cool mini and a fine job of painting white!

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  10. nicely done and a great mini

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    1. Thanks Galpy. There's some great sculpts in the Marvel Zombicide range.

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  11. Great work on him Simon.

    Cheers
    MattW

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  12. I live painting up models in one predominate colour and playing with the shades (The Hulk was fun to do.) . This is a great example.

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    1. Thanks Brian. I do like painting all iced up figures, as you can really catch all the edges with patient dry-brushing. :-)

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