I'm really enjoying revisiting my Bratts and have added another pair to the group. This time round it's a flamboyant dual-pistol wielder and and a Bratt who's spent his pocket money on high-powered weaponry rather than his hairdo!
Zoku is the fourth unreleased Bratt I've painted for this gang, with just the Bratt leader to come. He's one of the most jaw-dropping in terms of his fashion choices, teaming his quasi-military tailcoat with tight fitting trousers, an enormous bouffant hairdo, and numerous skull accessories.
The obvious weapon choices for a Bratt with such an ostentatious outfit, are is a pair of pistols so he can pull off all the cool moves.
Like the other unreleased Bratts I've painted so far, Zoku appears to be based on an earlier Bratt - this time one of the Limited Edition ones.
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| The four unreleased Bratts painted to date. |
I knew when I was creating the Bratt gang list, that I wanted some additional firepower (over and above the lasguns and laspistols that most of the Bratts seem to be armed with). Plasma guns seem suitably exotic for Bratts to use, so I set about making myself a new Bratt - Sebastien:
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| Notice the little lucky arm patch - a sensible precaution for all plasma gunners! |
Sebastien is created from the lower half of an Empire swordsman and the top half of a classic Imperial Guard storm trooper.
I removed the beret from the storm trooper, then set about adding new boots, gloves, sleeves, hair and a host of other elements, some of which you can see from my WIP pics below:
All in all, I'm pretty happy with how Sebastien came together. He's not as flamboyant as some of the other gang members, but sometimes the 'show' isn't just about the outfit - it's about the guns as well!
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| Zoku and Sebastien hunt down a group of the Skallytong Boys. Just for fun! |
Great conversion. This is such an awesome gang--great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kym! Hopefully they tick the criteria of being cool figures and eye-catching :)
DeleteThat's a perfect conversion as usual, never would have thought about those models. ^^
ReplyDeleteI probably spend too much time looking at figures to see how I can cut them up ;) ;)
DeleteAnother cool couple of figs. I think the coat really makes Zoku. Great conversion on Sebastien.
ReplyDeleteA stylish coat is an essential element to any gentleman's wardrobe! Glad you like them.
DeleteA brilliant execution and application of the greensruff. Well done sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much! It's always daunting when the elements are cut, but very satisfying when they come together after a bit of sculpting.
DeleteReally good conversion on that plasma gunner, using two Perry figures probably helped it come together so well.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely agree. I do try to match figure parts from the same sculptor as they're usually similarly sized / proportioned and have compatible style.
DeleteCracking stuff. Look forward to seeing them in action.
ReplyDeleteThanks Conrad, me too!
DeleteLovely additions. Is great to see you getting so much done as an obviously inspired bloke.
ReplyDeleteCould see Sebastien as the kind of cat who'd sport a long Pink-Panther-esque Lho-Stick holder. Brilliant conversion.
Deadlines and enthusiasm are really great for motivation I reckon! Lho-stick holders. Hmmm, I need to shoehorn one of those in somewhere :)
DeleteAt first I was a little bit mindblown, as I thought I recognised that plasma gun design from an obviously later era; learning that it was a conversion makes me feel better ;D
ReplyDeleteBut of course that means I wasn't aware it was a conversion. Awesome work!
I'm delighted to hear that you think my conversions don't look like conversions. Hopefully that means that they're convincing as whole figures in terms of pose and design :)
DeleteGreat conversion and paintwork. Turned out excellent!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them :)
DeleteYou pulled that conversion off amazingly I didn't recognise the parts until you showed the rundown!
ReplyDeleteI think he's still looking pretty spiffy in his slash and puff wear, very nice work.
Thanks! It's really great to hear that kind of feedback, especially with his spiffy outfit!
DeleteNice conversion work on this group of hair-conscious (sans one) gang :)
ReplyDeleteThanks very much! I think they're all hair-conscious, but some are hair-exhibitionists too ;)
DeleteThis gang looks so great together. They're so fashion conscious that you should consider modelling a display base for them that's laid out as a catwalk.
ReplyDelete(Pst, sho3box, finish your Missionary Man.)