Dread Avatar

 

Figurehead

 

King of the Park

I tried to paint this guy by closely following the example on the box:

 

Not really that close, but I think I did better than I would have without the reference. 

Karl and Lenny's EZ Haul

Some time ago, I assembled this MDF milk delivery van. Needing something to distract myself yesterday, I painted it and covered it with rust and grime. Then, I added some cargo, a cooling unit, and two miniatures sculpted in seated positions. I call them Karl and Lenny. I imagine them as industrious, good natured ne'er-do-wells who drive around the community offering to transport goods or haul away junk on the cheap. Karl drives, and Lenny is the muscle. 
 

Professor Zarkov's Rocketship

 

Off to Vault 101

 

Doomsday Coins

 

Interstate 10 Back Cover Copy

Years ago, Jeff wrote about the time his Uncle Thad mailed him a copy of the hard-to-find pulp novel Interstate 10. The book's cover art is as madcap as the novel itself is purported to be, and at the time I wondered if the back cover blurb might be as crazy as the ones found on the works of Howard Rheingold. Alas, Jeff's blog post didn't include a photo of the back cover, so I took it upon myself to write my own version. Jeff never told me how close I came to matching the real copy for Interstate 10, so I figure enough years have passed that he won't mind if I share it here. 

FREEWAYS ABLAZE!

First came BILLY JACK...! 

Then DIRTY HARRY...! 

Now comes the toughest, slickest urban vigilante with or without a badge…`

JAKE CALIFORNIA…! In his first bloody-knuckled road rampage of hot wheels and hard justice. 

Once he rode supercycles through flaming hoops and leapt from crashing cars for Hollywood’s big-budget spectaculars. But then came that mysterious note in the Classifieds: “WANTED – TEST DRIVER. Daytona Beach to New York via Interstate 10 in one-of-a-kind set of wheels. Serious inquiries only.” 

With stunt work drying up and his stash of dough drying up even faster, Jake takes the job and sets out on the most blistering, red-hot romantic road trip ever, juggling the washed-up love for his old flame with the chance of all-new, all-intriguing encounters with an exotic Oriental flower who’s as quick with a blade as Jake is behind a steering wheel. And this time the steering wheel belongs to OS-CAR*, a souped-up VW Beetle with a lust for the road and street justice rivaling Jake’s own lusty passions. Herbie has nothing on OS-CAR! 

Lose yourself in Jake California’s world – a world of simmering blacktop mirages, sudden death meted out by gorillas with guns, kinky action between the sheets and in back seats – and where every mile offers new thrills…and new dangers. 

*OPerating System--CAR

Sapphire Malice

Skin looks okay on the face and hands this time, but still too thick on the legs. I like how the shirt turned out. 
 

Honoria Flum

From Pulp Figures' "Upper-Crust Swells" set, here's Honoria Flum. Lady in reddddd . . . is dancing with me . . . cheek to cheek . . . 
 

Alien Cyclops

Do the colours clash? If so, it's because aliens care not for human aesthetics. 

Rooftop Poker

I painted eight little poker players! 
 

Don't Shoot the Miniature Piano Player

Old West Upright Piano

I could have painted the stool black to match the piano, but I figured some saloons didn't have the luxury of being really picky about their furniture. I'm so happy that you can discern the black and white keys on the instrument! 
 

Water Trough

 

Poker Tables

 

Doctor Hamish McGill

Another half-decent face, with mutton chops and eyebrows! 
 

Five Crates in Search of an Exit

 

He is (Curiously) Yellow

 

Fallen Friend

In games, sometimes even the most valiant fall. This was a simple paint job, but I'm really happy with the drybrushing effects on the pullover and pants.