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INTELLIGENCE FILE
Code name: Lobster Johnson (Alias: The Claw)
Birth name: Walter Johnson (unverified)
Nationality: American
Affiliation: United States
Known special skills: Marksmanship, Unarmed Combat, Crimefighting, Brawler
Current whereabouts: Unknown
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Lobster Johnson started his career as a vigilante fighting mobsters and spies in the 1930's, working with a small but trusted group of allies out of a secret base in the sewers of New York City. His vanquished foes were branded with the lobster mark, which became his calling card. After his allies met various gruesome and mysterious ends, he accepted an offer of employment from the United States Government. Thus, he spent the late 1930s combating the Nazi threat to the United States. The Lobster's final recorded mission was an unsuccessful attempt to prevent the Nazis from launching a space capsule at Hunte Castle, Austria, on 20 March 1939. Arriving seconds too late to stop the launch itself, he managed to force the roof of Hunte Castle closed, causing a massive explosion that completely gutted the castle. Presumably, the Lobster himself died in the attempt, though their have been rumours of recent sightings...
The model is another excellent resin cast from PulpWar35 and while it is not an exact match for Lobster Johnson in every way, it is close enough to need no additional work to look the part. The minor differences are none your brain will pick up anyway.
I'm still struggling with faces since I came back to painting, but thankfully, the mask helps. Freehanding the lobster logo onto the chest was daunting but fun, and I like how it came out. For those who look closely, there is also a tiny version in the palm of his hand in the form of the glowing hot lobster brand.
Since he spent most of his government service fighting Nazi abominations, it seemed suitable to pair him off against my converted Übersoldat.
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MODEL INFORMATION
Scale: 1/35
Brand: PulpWar35
Figure reference: Captain Shadow
Material: Resin
Conversions: /
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Scale: 1/35
Brand: PulpWar35
Figure reference: Captain Shadow
Material: Resin
Conversions: /
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Inspiration: Hellboy universe
Superb work on Johnson, the blue lobster claw emblem is particularly well done. You've definitely done a very cool sculpt justice with your paint-job.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I was a bit worried about tackling the lobster claw, but it went better than I expected.
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