Friday 24 May 2019

Batman Began

So, last year I threw cash at the Batman: Gotham City Chronicles Kickstarter. This week I received boxes of plastic stuff, and it will occupy a fair bit of my painting and blogging time.

I've made a start with the eponymous hero. I'm relieved the belt gives him a splash of colour, because otherwise's he's just boring monochrome, albeit with a dynamic pose. I'm not game to pump up the contrast in the cape much more. I'm adding a new scale tag for the blog- these figures are easily 35mm soles to eyes, and are on 30mm bases.



I have a vague strategy for painting the figures. Some are used more often (basic thugs etc), some use similar colours, some are just cool or will otherwise be fun to paint. There are plenty of bright colours, hidden eyes and faces (thus quick to paint) and dramatic capes. Be prepared for plenty of bat-content on this blog!

14 comments:

  1. Wow, what a project! Looking forward to Bat-news.

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    1. Next week, same bat-blog, same bat-time!

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  2. That's an impressive figure... so dynamic! I kind of like the look of him being almost monochrome, but with the yellow belt. Reminds me of the bit from the TDK comic where he explains the yellow logo: it concentrates enemies' attention (and attacks) on his armored torso rather than limbs or head.

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    1. He's got so many colourful allies and enemies, I'm concerned he really won't stand out on the tabletop.

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  3. "Holy Priceless Collection of Etruscan Snoods!"

    Ah the old series was always the ... er... weirdest !!!
    Mmmm Yvonne Craig as Catwoman !!!!
    I digress, a great job on the figure.

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    1. Thanks, Phil! The Adam West series does have its place...

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  4. He looks great Barks! You've nailed the contrast and on a figure with such little variation that's paramount.

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    1. Thanks, Millsy- I'm going to give him a few coats of matt varnish to stop chipping on the cape.

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  5. Really cool, I like what you did here. Looking forward to more bat-stuff!

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  6. Great job - wonderfully dynamic!

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  7. Lovely looking Batman! Great work on the blacks and greys! Sounds like another fun project!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks, Iain, I’m looking forward to getting stuck in!

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