MCP: Daredevil (Matt Murdock) (2)

As I mentioned in my last post about 'Ancient One', I have been undecided on which Affiliation to play next, but have been leaning towards trying out Defender's.

Usually my son and I try not to purchase duplicate models unless we really have to, and in this I really had to since my son usually has 'Daredevil' in his rosters.

I did not really like the original pose of the model with only one secure point to the base (this scares me), so I rummaged through some of my terrain bits and found some crates that I could model 'Daredevil' on.

Next, I needed to think if what color I wanted to paint his suit.  I was leaning towards the traditional dark red, but my 'Wong', 'Dr. Strange' and my Web Warriors, I went with black suits, so I decided to paint this one with a black suit also.  This way it also different than the once we already completed.

Daredevil (Matt Murdock)

Daredevil (Matt Murdock)

Painting Points: 2

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MCP: Ancient One

It is actually already June 2nd and the models completed for this year are pretty low, but today I decided to sit down and get another model completed.

I have been undecided as of late what the next Affiliation I want to play, I have been leaning towards X-Men (why 'Professor X' was the last model painted), but now I may be leaning towards Defenders.  I came across a roster that seems interesting to me and I would not mind playing it for awhile.  One catch is that the 'Ancient One' is in the roster and our model was not yet painted.

Last night I primed the model black because I wanted to try the slapchop method of painting on her.  When the primer was dry, I dry brushed the grey and white and started on the Contrast paint.  I ended up doing some more dry brushing/highlights besides just the Contrast.  This was my first time doing slapchop and I think I needed more grey on the model, the cloak is a bit darker than I had hoped for, but she is still table top quality I feel.

Ancient One

Ancient One

Painting Points: 2

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MCP: Professor X (Charles Xavier)

I am still undecided what Affiliation I want to play next, I keep on going back and forth.  Obviously winning is fun, but I also want to have fun playing the models I like.  I know that X-Men are not currently a Top Tier Affiliation, but I think they may be fun with a couple of splash characters.

'Professor X' is a recently released model for the X-Men Affiliation and he is also a new Leader for them.  I cam across a list that I would not mind trying out and this model is in the roster.  So this past Sunday I assembled the model and Monday night he hit the painting table and I was able to wrap him up last night.

Professor X (Charles Xavier)

Professor X (Charles Xavier)

Painting Points: 5

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MCP: Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner)

I am working on my new X-Men roster that I may be playing in Squad Goals 2024, and still have quite a few new models to finish.  Besides Iceman (which I painted first, just for fun), I am painting the models I need for my roster, then I will come back and finish the others.

So this past Friday I primed the next two models and Saturday afternoon 'Nightcrawler' hit the painting table.  I finished up the black colors first, then on Sunday I completed the rest of the model.  I am quite happy with how he turned out.

Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner)

Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner)

Painting Points: 2

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MCP: Iceman (Bobby Drake)

I actually finished this model just before AdeptiCon this past weekend, but did not have time to do a post.

The plan was for me to start playing X-Men after AdeptiCon (which I still may) since on March 1st a new wave of X-Men were released.  One of these models was 'Iceman' Bobby Drake.

Once I saw this model I knew how I wanted to paint him, so he was the first model assembled from the new wave and he hit the painting table.  I am very pleased on how he turned out and really like the effect of the ice.

Iceman (Bobby Drake)

Iceman (Bobby Drake)

Painting Points: 5

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MCP: Invincible Iron Man (Tony Stark)

It has been a few months since I last painted a model (I have been busy getting terrain ready for Cherokee Open 2024), but I finally say down and got some painting finished.

I am not in a need at the moment to have this model completed, I just thought I wanted to try something different with the color of suit (a lighter shade).  So here he is, 'Invincible Iron Man'.

Invincible Iron Man (Tony Stark)

Invincible Iron Man (Tony Stark)

Painting Points: 2

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MCP: Ultron, Metal Tyrant (Ultron) and Ultron Drones

I finally got around to assembling and painting a model from the new Marvel Crisis Protocol (Earth's Mightiest Heroes) core set, and elected to go with 'Ultron, Metal Tyrant' and his 'Ultron Drones'.

I elected to go with this model so I could have an updated Age of Ultron list that I play with my Avengers, but for the time being, Avengers are going to take a back seat.  Hopefully soon this model will hit the playing table.

Ultron, Metal Tyrant (Ultron)

Ultron Drones

Ultron, Metal Tyrant (Ultron) and Ultron Drones

Painting Points: 10

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MCP: Doctor Strange (Stephen Vincent Strange) (2)

I am not exactly sure why I painted up Doctor Strange at this moment, but since my second version of 'Wong' was recently painted, I decided to go ahead and paint up the second 'Doctor Strange' model that we have. 

I elected to go with the same look as how I painted 'Wong', which may make for a nice looking Midnight Sons Affiliation.  I also decided to place his portal on the base itself and make it look like Doctor Strange is coming out of it.

Doctor Strange (Stephen Vincent Strange) (2)

Doctor Strange (Stephen Vincent Strange) (2)

Painting Points:5

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MCP: Cosmic Ghost Rider (Frank Castle)

I had this model sitting on my desk assembled since it's release, and this past Saturday afternoon I finally decided the prime the model.

Yesterday morning the primer was dry and 'Cosmic Ghost Rider' was ready to hit the painting table.  A few colors here and there throughout the day, and my model was completed.  Now my Guardians of the Galaxy Affiliation is complete again.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (Frank Castle)

Cosmic Ghost Rider (Frank Castle)

Painting Points: 5

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MCP: Wong (2)

I keep forgetting to make this post, but earlier in the month I decided to work on a second 'Wong' for Marvel Crisis Protocol.

"Just in case" my son and I both want to use him at the same time.  With 'Wong' 2, I elected to go with a dark blue suit compared to green suit on my previous version.

Wong (2)

Wong (2)

Painting Points: 2

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MCP: Captain America (Sam Wilson)

For me, the true Captain America is Steve Rogers, and not Sam Wilson, Sam Wilson is The Falcon. So for this Captain America model, I elected to paint it more in line with the colors of The Falcon.

I honestly do not know if he will see much time as the Leader of the Avengers in any games soon, but I do plan to make use of him in a Team Tournament event I will be attending in November.

Captain America (Sam Wilson)

Captain America (Sam Wilson)

Painting Points: 2

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MCP: Hulk (Bruce Banner) (Black Suit)

Lately in most of our competitive lists, we are "splashing" 'Hulk' in them since he is really good right now. I have been thinking about running a black suit Web Warriors this fall and I thought it would be cool to include a black suit 'Hulk' just to change things up a bit.

Our past event that we attended, I ended up winning Best Overall (includes Painting/Sportsmanship) and received $35 in store credit, I thought that would be a good time to purchase another 'Hulk'.

This past weekend with the family out of town, I went to work on the model, probably not the greatest looking 'Hulk' but he will definitely be different.

Hulk (Bruce Banner) (Black Suit)

Hulk (Bruce Banner) (Black Suit)

Painting Points: 5

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MCP: Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)

I think in the Fall (starting with Second Wind V), I want to play a Web Warriors roster themed with my black suit Spider-Mans, just something a bit different.

So good thing I waited just a bit to paint Spider-Woman, otherwise I would have gone with box art colors for the suit, instead, I decided to paint the model in her black suit.

Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)

Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)

Painting Points: 2

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MCP: Amazing Spider-Man (Peter Parker) (2)

It is not some of my greatest work, but I wanted to do something different with this 'Amazing Spider-Man'.

Early on I painted 'Spider-Man' from the Core Set with a black suit, and I wanted to do the same with this 'Amazing Spider-Man'.  I had already painted this models in the standard suit colors, but this one now will be for a "black suit" themed Web Warriors Affiliation, plus now it stands out from the other model my son always plays.

Amazing Spider-Man (Peter Parker) (2)

Amazing Spider-Man (Peter Parker) (2)

Painting Points: 5

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MCP: Immortal Hulk (Bruce Banner)

I was hoping to get a start on this model last weekend, but my preorder did not arrive till Monday afternoon. After dinner on Monday, the assembly began on ‘Immortal Hulk’.

I primed the model on Friday night to prep him for the painting table on the weekend. After a couple of games of MCP earlier in the day on Saturday, the first base coats went down on the model and by Sunday lunch, ‘Immortal Hulk’ was finished.

Immortal Hulk (Bruce Banner)

Immortal Hulk (Bruce Banner)

Painting Points: 5

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MCP: Dormammu (Dormammu)

Well it took a while to purchase this big guy, but with a $10 birthday discount with Miniature Market, I finally broke down and purchased 'Dormammu'.

How much play time will 'Dormammu' see is still yet to be determined, but he will hit the game mat today so I can see what he can do.

Dormammu (Dormammu)

Dormammu (Dormammu)

Painting Points: 5

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MCP: Winter Soldier (James “Bucky” Barnes) (2)

Most MCP rosters have a model that is almost an auto include, and one of those models is ‘Winter Soldier’. Seeing how both my son and I play, it was finally time to pick up a second copy of ‘Winter Soldier’. 

 I usually do not paint on Monday nights after work, and I was not feeling it last night either, but I decided to sit down and paint after dinner, next thing I know, ‘Winter Soldier’ was completed. 

Now my son needs to decide if “Bucky” will be in his roster this weekend when we go to Canada for an event.

Winter Soldier (James “Bucky” Barnes) (2)

Winter Soldier (James “Bucky” Barnes) (2)

Painting Points: 2

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