Painting a Reaper Antarctic Explorer (MacReady: The Thing)

[@michaelsanders2848]

Now I have this craving to watch The Thing!

[@williamhayden7711]

Best Horror/Sci-Fi movie ever. I also liked the prequel, which I felt was well done.

[@thomasfrey859]

MacReady was a burned out ex-army helicopter pilot (hence the isolationism and heavy drinking). His job on the base was being the main helicopter pilot, with palmer as backup in training (also assistant mechanic).

[@christianlennertz5780]

I think the ice and snow looks pretty good on this miniature. Good job!

[@wakcedout]

I think the feathered white paint did the trick to show frost build in cold climate. Because yes extended time in cold will do that.

[@azuritet3]

i LOVE these models. Dragons and zombies are greatand all, but my favorites are the regular dudes. i get the most use out of those on the table

[@maxbrandt6]

It's perfect for a player character in Call of Cthulhu rpg where the game is set In The Mountains of Madness story.

[@DungeonDad]

This model is so awesome looking. Great jorb.

[@TheRunesmythe]

You can add more fluffy snow on top of the stuff you already have; paint on a layer of white glue and just sift some of the Woodland Scenics snow onto it. Wait for it to dry, then repeat until you get the layer thickness you want; this will make the snow look a lot lighter and fluffier than the snow/glue/water mix. I've also seen people use hair spray to affix snow for a lighter, fluffier look; its normally used for dioramas and they literally spray the surface with hairspray first, but I imagine you could brush on the hairspray for a similar effect.

[@ColonelRebScaleModels]

Kurt's coolest character outside of Snake Pliskin in Escape from New York!!!

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

One of the greatest modern horror movies!

[@loganholmberg2295]

I know exactly what you mean about this figure. There are quit a few others in the Mythos expansion that i like as well. Did not think I would like these until I had them in hand but now they are probably my favourite set from the series 3 kick starter.

[@triruns]

Hey Doctor! Come visit here in Minnesota this winter and I'll show you some ice. Great interpretation of the mini.

[@MrDrokkul]

Nice idea for adding the red to the nose. Maybe a slight hint of blue for the lips as well?

[@johndiffley6390]

This would work well as a starter miniature for doing Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness! BTW, I know it didn't follow the short story very well, but the 1950's The Thing has always been my favorite version in movie format.

[@ThePaintingClinic]

Close the door!

[@ericbriones1155]

Glad to see you putting more constant videos Might consider donating monthly

[@lucioluciolucio85]

Masterpiece of cinema, good miniature

[@ronzufelt1428]

Looks great. Going to have to find one and paint it. Thanks

[@MrBMBuilder]

Nice little figure might have to paint another mini after seeing this

[@scantrahan]

Great idea for the explorer!

[@vampster33]

Very nice job! This inspires me to paint something other than fantasy minis.

[@KentsPaintShack]

Nice tutorial the figure looks awesome

[@nikolaosstavrou5327]

very nice worn look.

[@lizielim_miniatures]

Awesome!

[@maxshow7949]

Awesome!!!

[@Simoncressey99]

The trousers he was wearing in the film are call moleskin they were used by the British army in the 70 up till the 90s used to work in an outdoor/military surplus shop and a few places still make them they felt real weird and that light green brown Colour is the giveaway nice paint job as always

[@drakemallard4459]

As always, great job. I like you even more now that I know you are also a cherry lover. . . . Thanks!

[@MohitRajput_22]

Nice

[@Kojak0]

'I thought McReady from The Thing'... Well, I'm thinking someone from Frostpunk, which might tell a little about where my anticipation lies...

[@Alistarwormwood]

gotta give him those big black snow goggles

[@ThePaintingClinic]

They were black first, but it just looked like I didn't bother to paint them.

[@mckainsergames6161]

I love the way you paint. Could you dilute a shade into a glaze or would it be better to get Vallejo inks? I asume inks and glazes are the same thing. Greetings from spain

[@ThePaintingClinic]

Glazes are very thin inks. Likely best to get ink. More you can do with them than shades.

[@TerpeneProfile1]

Tell Childs to get the Flamethrower !!!!

[@BlaquesJacques]

I can't help but wonder what an "Antarctic Explorer" would need a rifle for? Viscous attack penguins?

[@themobius5869]

For the secret underground Nazi base obviously Duuuhh.

[@TheRunesmythe]

The obvious answer (anywhere but the Antarctic) would be to hunt, but in this case I assume its to eat a bullet before hypothermia sets in and he/she freezes to death. And wow, that answer was a lot darker than I first thought it was going to be.

[@DFloyd84]

Shoggoths.

[@TheRunesmythe]

That's also an excellent reason.

[@JoshPrzy]

That movie still terrifies me... It wasn't even that scary.

[@simonmacomber7466]

MacReady's jacket was blue, not brown.

[@ThePaintingClinic]

Nope.

[@TheRunesmythe]

I think you're thinking of his parka; his leather jacket was in fact brown.

[@simonmacomber7466]

www.hisstank.com/forum/attachments/g-i-joe-customs-finished-projects/157615d1428100735-r-j-macready-thing-dolemite-macready001.jpg

[@simonmacomber7466]

The figure being painted is wearing a parka

[@nikolaosstavrou5327]

the light is too brite. i think the figure is better from up close/

[@redgreen09]

like it and witch thing two films made one 1950s one 1980s i think both ok one shape shifer one had a blood sucking plaint guy well both ok will see other as go