Felicity had always been an average kid, growing up in a small town. Typical tom-boy, she was far more at home tinkering with her dad than she was playing with dolls. Working a dead end job at the local sporting goods store wasn't much, but it sure beat being at home with no money.
That was, till the Zees came along.
Felicity hid under the counter as her dad and some other men from the town ran into the store, knocking over the displays, rushing straight to the back section of the store to collect all the guns and ammo they could carry. She stayed hiding as she heard a low moan echo across the store, followed by shots and screams of terror.
She willed herself to poke her head around the corner of the counter, only to watch as her father was brought to the ground and torn apart by what used to be her teacher, her sister and her boss. She couldn't stop herself from sobbing at the sight.
One of the zombies heard the sound and turned to her. While the others were distracted, feasting on what was once her father, her former teacher stood up, blood staining the hideous beige cardigan that her teacher had always worn. The zombie moved towards Felicity, eyes dull and lifeless, mouth snapping open and closed.
Felicity looked around, for something, anything that would get her out of this situation. Her eyes rested on the bright orange Stihl chaninsaw. Now all she would need was some gas.....
Felicity comes from Reaper Miniatures' Chronoscope range. She has sat in the lead pile for far too long, so it was nice to get her fully painted. I have to say I do love the figure, the pose is nice and the chainsaw suitably dramatic looking! As to how effective it would be in combat, well...
Her name came about because I asked my wife what she should be called (and she says modeling time isn't quality time together), along with the key parts of her back story.
In case you are wondering, yes, the bases still connect...
And this is the group of survivors so far...
Anyway, more Zeds and Survivors to paint and more terrain to make!
Chris
Nice one! Love her background and great paintjob. Its a pretty cool fig I have one myself but it needs rebasing.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I had stuck her on a base, undercoated her and then put her away in a box for nigh on two years before I finally finished the painting on her!
DeleteIt is actually one of the nicest things about this project so far, I am finishing things which I have had in boxes gathering dust for far, far too long!
I have this figure as well and it really is a beautifully sculpted mini. Did you know that's a severed zombie hand clutching her right ankle? It's so easy to overlook but I think it's a great touch.
ReplyDeleteI have totally missed that! I just thought it was part of her ripped pants leg.
DeleteNow the question is do I repaint it...
You have to... otherwise it'll just bug you knowing it's there!
DeleteLooks like I know what I am painting today!
DeleteAnother good addition,(I think I would have missed the hand too).
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your survivors. I like the back stories for each one, really makes them come alive. I can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteI have to say, I am really enjoying the stories. Zombie movies and stories are so character driven, that I just love making up their stories. Especially after so much time painting faceless hordes of generic soldiers!
DeleteIt is a new survivor each Friday, so keep an eye out!
Great job dude! Loving the backstories. (You have to repaint the hand, now you know).
ReplyDeleteGreat looking survivors.
ReplyDeleteI tryed to join this sit but there was some kind of fault will try later to add you :)
Looking real good Simon. I like your paintjob a lot.I also like your concrete-obstacles.Are they made out of foam?I will start follow your work now.Keep posting!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words!
DeleteThe concrete barriers I talked about in an earlier post, they are resin and come from Secret Weapon Miniatures. Google em and you should be able to pick yourselv up a set!