Mad Hatter

[Robbo]

Hi, Guys,

This is my take on the new 200mm 'Mad Hatter' figure from Creepytables.

For a colour scheme I decided not to ape the Depp film versions as they're a bit clownish. Instead I wanted to show something grounded in reality, if somewhat eccentric. He is after all suffering from mercury poisoning....

I toyed with the idea of decorating the teapot with a Cheshire Cat grin, or similar, but decided on a single strong colour in the end, with tonal variations, since there's such a lot going on with the figure itself.

Pince-nez style spectacles were included but I decided not to use them as I think they detracted from the 'crazy eyes.'

Should add there’s a bust version available but I think those goofy legs are what make the character work.

Cheers!

Rob

 

[Nap]

Hi Robbo

Nice artwork there , he certainly looks slightly eccentric, like the overall painting but particularly the way you’ve done the hat

Great start to the year

Looking forward to seeing more

Have FUN @ the bench

Nap

 

[NigelR]

A great subject and very nicely executed, well done! This is full of character and I think you made the right decision leaving off the pince-nez.

 

[Robbo]

Thanks. Since photos I decided the natural finish base wasn’t correct so have painted it matt black, which really ‘pops’ the red teapot.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Fantastic paintwork

Mobo

 

[Steve Brodie]

great work, i love this figure

 

[Rob]

Wonderful figure and a great paint job. The black base was a really good idea.

 

[MalcC]

lovely work Robbo.

Malc

 

[clubcat]

That looks great.
Does he look a bit like Keir Starmer to you, or is just it me
Congrats
melanie

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Brilliant!
Rick

 

[marco14]

is that figure from a story ore something??? just asking,it's not important, but very nice painted

Mario

 

[Landrotten Highlander]

Looks like my kinda guy. Wonderful work...

 

[Robbo]

is that figure from a story ore something??? just asking,it's not important, but very nice painted

Mario

Yes - Alice in Wonderland

 

[Briggsy]

Epic Robbo, actually watch Alice through the looking glass the other day, spooky, or not! Anyhow cracking figure and a lovely paint job. Have to agree with Mel that is Keir Starmer to a T.

Cheers Simon

 

[Robbo]

Cheers Simon. Bit of a change from military projects.

 

[Ned Ricks]

You have inspired me to search out that kit from my gray army stash.
Great work!
N

 

[Robbo]

You have inspired me to search out that kit from my gray army stash.
Great work!
N

Just as well you have one - on the El Greco site they’ve sold out (again).

 

[Ned Ricks]

That seems to be a frequent situation with the bust / figs I want to purchase. As a consequence, if I see something of interest (such at pF) I buy it right away. The ranks of the gray army grow, but I have them.
I guess my children will have to figure out what to do with any unpainted, someday...