WK's Victorian Horror collection (1 Viewer)

[White Knight]

Re: WK's Victorian Horror collection (update 26/11: invisible man)

Another custom model today.

Hawley Griffin was a skilled research scientist who discovered a formula that makes a human being invisible. As all slightly mad scientists do, he tried it out on himself. The formula entailed taking opium and another drug, which made his blood clear, then processing him in a radiator engine. It succeeded, but he quickly found himself unable to reverse the process. Realising not only that his normal life was over, but also the potential for living a life of debauchery free of consequence, Griffin quickly came to embody the worst aspects of the Victorian male.

The invisible man, dressed for a night out on the town, or at least, the start on one.

A psychopathic murderer, rapist, and traitor to mankind, Griffin had to be coerced into joining up with the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and he doesn't hide the fact he feels little to no loyalty towards his fellow team members. A monster among men indeed.

He may not be a team player, but it doesn't occur to Griffin that other Extraordinay Gentlemen may have a trick up their sleeves of their own.

Wha...what are you looking at?

The members of the team so far, with the newest addition

The concept for the model was taken from the League group foto from the graphic novel. The reason I went with more of a taupe colour for the suit than the grey from the image is that I used the same base figure as for my Dracula model and I didn't want them to end up looking too similar.

The base model was the gentleman from the Lemax "attending services" set again. I removed the head and hands, repositioned the right arm, built up the shirt collar and sleeve so it would look hollow and built him a new cane from a piece of paperclip and some putty. The hat was cut off from the head and glued to his side, so he would appear to hold it next to his body.

Don't lose your head!

The Dracula I made earlier from the same figure is slightly bigger because I bulked out his arms and legs with putty, as well as broaden his shoulders and hips. I didn't do that on Griffin as I figured it would help to differentiate the two models a bit more.

Aheheh... I like your tailor.

 

[Louis Badolato]

The invisible man figure is brilliant!!!^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool

 

[White Knight]

Thanks. The cane is simply pinned into the base so it can stand free. A simple trick that helps with the illusion.

 

[villagehorse]

Certainly did a real make over on this guy, came up quite different. Well done. Your London collection is growing by the day. Robin.

 

[White Knight]

It is getting a bit crowded on the temporary spot where I keep them and take pictures. Still, many more to come.

 

[Ivanhoe]

Re: WK's Victorian Horror collection (update 26/11: invisible man)

Another custom model today.

Hawley Griffin was a skilled research scientist who discovered a formula that makes a human being invisible. As all slightly mad scientists do, he tried it out on himself. The formula entailed taking opium and another drug, which made his blood clear, then processing him in a radiator engine. It succeeded, but he quickly found himself unable to reverse the process. Realising not only that his normal life was over, but also the potential for living a life of debauchery free of consequence, Griffin quickly came to embody the worst aspects of the Victorian male.

The invisible man, dressed for a night out on the town, or at least, the start on one.

Your invisible man with the cane 'trick' is absolutely amazing !

Thank you.

 

[Poppo]

Great modifications and repaints! {sm3}{sm3}{sm3}{sm3}

 

[White Knight]

Thanks for all the positive comments. I have worried a bit about the desecration of the K&C, JJD, TG and WB figures, which I guess devalues the figures for future resale should it be needed, but I guess if that is the case, I'd have to look for someone interested in taking over the collection as a whole.

(note I have no desire to sell them at this stage and may never do, but my future heirs might )

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks for all the positive comments. I have worried a bit about the desecration of the K&C, JJD, TG and WB figures, which I guess devalues the figures for future resale should it be needed, but I guess if that is the case, I'd have to look for someone interested in taking over the collection as a whole.

(note I have no desire to sell them at this stage and may never do, but my future heirs might )

If you ever want to sell the Victorian Horror Figures, you can sell the lot to me for whatever the K&C, JJD, TG and WB figures are going for at the time!^&grin

 

[White Knight]

That's good to know.

A couple more pictures of the earlier figures I forgot to share...

Boss Wang, getting a visit from the law to answer some questions:

The current models in the Fu Man Chu faction together:

 

[White Knight]

Re: WK's Victorian Horror collection (update 9/12: fireman)

Not all the inhabitants of London are heroic characters, dastardly villains or lurking monsters. Mostly, the city's denizens are made up of ladies and gentlemen, the working class, beggars, thiefs and orphans. Here we have a member of the London fire brigade. Of course, his helmet and tools make him more than equiped to handle himself in a scrap, be it with out-on-their-luck ruffians or mindless zombies stalking the streets.

The figure is a repainted Del Prado figure. They have a range consisting solely of firemen from different eras and nationalities and this one was just perfect for the setting. I wouldn't be surprised if, like the medieval range, King & Country supplied the sculpting on these as it fits in perfectly. The original paintjob was not quite up to standard, so I painted over it to match the rest of the collection.

Elementary, dear fireman, the fire was caused by Chinese sorcery...

 

[villagehorse]

I reckon you could do a lot of damage with that weapon. Used right, it could be better than a sword. Think even I would feel safe walking around the dark streets of London with this in hand. Well done WK. Robin.

 

[White Knight]

Thanks, Robin. I agree he is well equipped to handle most dangers, living or (un)dead.

Rumours are spreading of zombies shambling through the fog in the late hours in the poor quarters. According to whispered gossip, the Hellfire Club would be to blame for this new calamity. The mindless fiends seem to amble aimlessly, only spurred into activity by the proximity of the living, whom they will feast on givenhalf a chance. Their bite is said to spread the contagion and turn the victim into another zombie, either immediately if the bite is fatal or after a few hours or up to a few days if the wound is minor. Thankfully, they are slow... for now...

This lady probably had a different kind of night in mind, given her fancy dress. A grizzly wound on her arms tells us where the zombie got to her and traces of blood smeared around her mouth and on her clothes indicate she has fed recently...

Braaaaiiiiins....

The figure is a slightly converted Lemax figure from their Halloween range. The original model is supposed to be a young lady enthralled by a vampire. She had her eyes closed, so I resculpted them to be open and added some wear and tear (bitewound on her arm where it was miscast due to an airbubble and a tear in her dress). She was then repainted to match the other figures and her dress was dirtied at the hem, with random smears of dried blood.

"In the name of the Queen, you shall not pass!"

"Remarkable, Watson! Her personality seems to be gone, yet she retains basic motor skills."
- "Careful, Holmes, she can still bite!"

Dieeeeeee! (Again)

A follower of a different cult, about to decapitate a zombie.

 

[marco55]

Outstanding work !
Mark

 

[villagehorse]

Quite a little theatre scene going on here. I like it. Robin.

 

[White Knight]

Thank you gentlemen. She's only the first of many. Many more Lemax and possibly other figures will get cannibalized to create a horde of Victorian zombies for Her Majesty's Finest to battle.

Though this figure was a nice one and very suitable, I'm a bit disappointed in the quality of the sculpts and castings in the Halloween range, they aren't anywhere near as good as the Victorian Christmas stuff, so most of the other zombies will come from the latter.

 

[Combat]

I really like that Invisible Man figure. Well done. One of my favorite old movies.

 

[Poppo]

I keep watching your amazing conversions...You should open your own toysoldiers business.

 

[White Knight]

Thanks for the great compliment. I barely have time to paint my own figures though. :smile2:

 

[White Knight]

Re: WK's Victorian Horror collection (update 26/12: Wild Wild West)

The strange events unfolding in London have attracted concern and interest from foreig powers, including the President of the United States, who dispatched some of his best Secret Service agents: the fearless and handsome James T. West and Artemus Gordon, a brilliant gadgeteer and master of disguise. Their unending mission is to protect the President and the United States from all manner of dangerous threats.

The fearless American agents...

James West had served as an intelligence and cavalry officer in the US Civil War on the staff of Ulysses Grant. His cover is that of "a dandy, a high-roller from the East, though after years in the Service, his reputation as the foremost Secret Service agent often precedes him.

Artemus Gordon, who was a captain in the Civil War, had also been in show business. His many inventions and disguises prove invaluable tools to complement West's brazen courage and combat skills.

James West is a minor conversion of a Del Prado gambler figure. Some minor adjustments to the hat and chin (the original had a square face that just didn't match the character well enough) and a suitable paintjob are all it took. Artemus Gordon is a standard King & Country civilian figure that only had his base repainted. They are inpsired by the original TV-show of course, not that Will Smith travesty of later years.

Madam, you look unwell...

So you're what passes for agents in this country?

Aheheh... maybe I should travel overseas too...