United States - Airforce - The Rocketeer

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INTELLIGENCE FILE

Code name: Rocketeer

Birth name: Cliff Secord

Nationality: American

Affiliation: United States

Known special skills: Skilled Pilot, Marksman

Current whereabouts: Western Front

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After finding and learning to fly a stolen experimental prototype rocket pack in 1938 Los Angeles, stunt pilot Cliff Secord had a run in with nazi spy Neville Sinclair (the famous movie star) and his SA backup. Although the original rocket pack was destroyed in the final confrontation with the nazis, the escalation of the war lead its creator Howard Hughes to build a new and improved version, with some help from Cliff's mechanic Peevy. After some failed tests with military pilots, the US Army discretely enlisted Cliff to reprise his role as the Rocketeer in service of his country.

The figure is based on PulpWar35's resin Rocket Ace, which was a kickstarter add-on to the Captain Shadow body. While not an exact match, the general vibe is close enough and differences can be explained away by this being an updated version of the Rocketeer in military service.

I'm not quite as satisfied with this paintjob as I was with the Lobster Johnson and Crimson Nun characters, but it should look good on the table (when I ever get around to building it).

Some war propaganda to inspire the people

You're a long way from home, American. How do we know you're not a German spy?

This might be a good time to take to the sky

"They keep on coming. I fear this is it, Comrade Rocketeer." - "Call me Cliff and keep shooting, I have a plan... of sorts." 

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MODEL INFORMATION
Scale: 1/35
Brand: PulpWar35
Figure reference: Rocket Ace
Material: Resin
Conversions: /
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Inspiration: Rocketeer universe

United States - Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense - Lobster Johnson

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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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Inspiration: Hellboy universe