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Title: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on January 18, 2018, 12:25:36 PM
Hi All,

I am new here and have few project on which I am currently working. One is the castle for my HYW period (for 28mm).
Here are the few pictures (still early WIP) - use Hirst Art mold for stone blocks. The castle will not be on flat board.

(https://i.imgur.com/VznP329.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ytkPuBm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QDCWoSs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ge2dYOF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xiXp1rx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UhtAeC4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/i23Qu2m.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4XKu4bO.jpg)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Verderer on January 18, 2018, 12:44:23 PM
Looks great, Pinno! That stone texture is quite nice, first I thought it was the old fieldstone mold, but it must be some newer version, the stone edges look sharper? I haven't dabbled with HA for years...
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: fred on January 18, 2018, 12:51:49 PM
Very nice. Great to see the plaster blocks assemble and painted.

Lots of people seem to get a bit overwhelmed and start out casting lots of blocks, but often seem to loose steam before the painting stage.

Are you going for a whole castle, or a corner that can project onto a table?
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Anselm van Helsing on January 18, 2018, 12:56:25 PM
^These would be my questions too.

A very nice first post, BTW. Great way to introduce oneself. Welcome!  :)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: levied troop on January 18, 2018, 12:57:41 PM
That’s looking rather magnificent, nice to see the varied levels.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on January 18, 2018, 02:20:25 PM
@Verderer

Thank you. HA molds are great. I'll check which mold is this one which I use.

@Fred

I create several molds, then glue all blocks, and repet the process. In this way it is not boring.
It will be the whole castle. Thx

@Anselm van Helsing

Thank you. I am working on 2 projects in the same time. Other one is Napoleonic.

@Levied troop

Thx. I will post the updates here.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Burgundavia on January 18, 2018, 05:31:36 PM
I think these are the new rubble molds
(http://www.hirstarts.com/molds/262.jpg)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: pocoloco on January 18, 2018, 05:50:45 PM
That's turning out to be one heck of castle!  :-*

Everybody, including myself, should build one, at least in 28mm :)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Hu Rhu on January 18, 2018, 06:32:33 PM
That's is a very large project. Can't wait to see more.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on January 18, 2018, 06:40:43 PM
@Burgundavia
Yes, I use mold 263.
I am finishing the main building - working on the roof tiles.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: FramFramson on January 18, 2018, 09:06:09 PM
Yes, that is MUCH nicer than the old fieldstone mold.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Burgundavia on January 18, 2018, 09:17:35 PM
Quote from: FramFramson on January 18, 2018, 09:06:09 PM
Yes, that is MUCH nicer than the old fieldstone mold.

I was thinking the same thing. I have the old fieldstone mold. It always looked a little cartoony.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Hammers on January 19, 2018, 09:32:26 AM
Those are Hirst Art blocks? Haven't seen them before. Better take a look.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Munindk on January 19, 2018, 10:20:56 AM
You're making those Hirts Arts molds look very tempting :)

Which kind of plaster are you using?
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on January 19, 2018, 02:13:33 PM
@Hammers

This is the HA blocks/mold which I use. And it's enough for my plan.

(https://i.imgur.com/VKwPyUx.jpg)

@Munindk

I am using local plaster and I get great results. I am from Bosnia, btw.


Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Hammers on January 19, 2018, 03:08:34 PM
Quote from: Pinno on January 19, 2018, 02:13:33 PM
@Hammers

This is the HA blocks/mold which I use. And it's enough for my plan.

(https://i.imgur.com/VKwPyUx.jpg)

@Munindk

I am using local plaster and I get great results. I am from Bosnia, btw.

Cool. The Castle molds tend to look a bit clunky. This one looks more realistic (apart from the joints).
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on January 22, 2018, 07:05:49 AM
Small update... Smaller tower is not set correctly in the pictures.

(https://i.imgur.com/w8CcvZA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QTjji67.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6vqgHLL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fNNMkAi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5mpODRv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YZg392P.jpg)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Dr. Zombie on January 22, 2018, 07:18:08 AM
Wow. That is going to be a great castle! Very well done.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: fred on January 22, 2018, 01:14:26 PM
The hall looks really good - and adds a good big chunk of building to the overall castle.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: vodkafan on January 22, 2018, 11:58:01 PM
Best castle I have seen!  :o
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on January 23, 2018, 07:01:18 AM
Thank you guys.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: tomrommel1 on January 23, 2018, 07:36:33 AM
very nice project
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: white knight on January 23, 2018, 08:20:14 AM
Very impressive. I got a load of those moulds 10-15 years ago, then lost the will to live after casting some to get enough blocks to build something. ::)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: jon_1066 on January 23, 2018, 09:08:37 AM
Looking great!  Do you have an overall plan of what you want to get to or are you kind of winging it as you go?
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on January 23, 2018, 11:20:19 AM
Quote from: jon_1066 on January 23, 2018, 09:08:37 AM
Looking great!  Do you have an overall plan of what you want to get to or are you kind of winging it as you go?

Yes, I have overall plan in 2D and 3D, created by me (my vision). There will be 2 more towers (one for entrance and one with wooden part on top as one on the pic below). Also, there will be the barrack and stable in, with few trees. I am working on the tower now.

(https://i.imgur.com/mLM2Vsy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Hammers on January 23, 2018, 09:04:14 PM
Sweet. Very Winterfell.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Modhail on January 27, 2018, 09:25:06 AM
That is going to be a magnificent castle!  :o
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: ichwillauch on January 27, 2018, 11:21:36 AM
This is very stunning!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: FifteensAway on January 27, 2018, 03:56:15 PM
Amoebic-castle-teri: it keeps on extruding!   >:D

Looking forward to the tower with hoardings. 

Very impressive work - and evocative painting.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Hupp n at em on January 29, 2018, 08:19:53 PM
Wow, that's beautiful!  :-*
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: has.been on January 29, 2018, 08:43:09 PM
The only thing stopping me swimming the English channel, running all the way to your house & 'borrowing' it all forever is...
I don't have the room to store it.

Fantastic work my friend, keep it up.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: traveller on June 23, 2018, 05:04:52 PM
I somehow missed this thread but came across it searching for castle hoarding designs. This is truly awesome! The castle looks just fantastic  :o :o :o

Look forward to see future updates!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: roadskare63 on June 30, 2018, 11:35:26 AM
Fantastic build so far!!....Keep it going is RIGHT!!!!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Golgotha on July 03, 2018, 10:10:48 PM
Well that is lovely, love the realistic appearance. Hope to see more soon.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on July 21, 2018, 06:39:51 PM
Thank you all.

I will post the progress soon.  ;)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: DintheDin on July 21, 2018, 10:50:38 PM
Just caught up with this thread... I'll be following with great enthusiasm! Cheers!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: bandit86 on July 22, 2018, 05:13:41 AM
That's great!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Eric the Shed on July 22, 2018, 08:43:50 PM
stunning
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on July 23, 2018, 07:16:02 AM
Here is the update... Now working on terrain and tower with hoardings. Sorry for the bad pics.

(https://i.imgur.com/TJCrudq.jpg)

Base color applied

(https://i.imgur.com/aY9daF7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/I6RDuMA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LGUbSpG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WgKZJWo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SsQ9I3m.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3VQKRaN.jpg)

One close-up before attached on the board

(https://i.imgur.com/OqnljqS.jpg)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 23, 2018, 07:22:33 AM
Looks good  :)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: DintheDin on July 23, 2018, 07:51:52 AM
Already looks impressive! More so when finished!
 
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: tomrommel1 on July 23, 2018, 08:45:09 AM
neat progress
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: rumacara on July 28, 2018, 09:37:00 AM
Just wow... :o
Will follow with interest. :)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on July 28, 2018, 06:28:04 PM
Small update

(https://i.imgur.com/JnTLM9k.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zJqdhd6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9hQg6sP.jpg)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: jamesmanto on July 28, 2018, 06:39:14 PM
The hordings are a nice touch.
Love all the details.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on August 05, 2018, 06:36:14 PM
Small update on my HYW castle... Tower with hoarding is finished... now working on the next wall section, barrack and stable behind it. After that gate tower and one more wall section...then whole terrain.

(https://i.imgur.com/cEe07P6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZFbF9JK.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DXt0oV8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RVUsXdo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/rY0ZHUK.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3c6yMe9.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AqVNrTI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/O9ejSVg.jpg)


Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Ogrob on August 05, 2018, 06:58:55 PM
That's fab! The paintjob is very nice, sort of understated realistic.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: roadskare63 on August 10, 2018, 06:45:09 AM
OUTSTANDING!!.....I am extremely impressed!! :-* :-* :-*....keep it up man!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: DintheDin on August 10, 2018, 08:05:31 AM
A real beauty!  :-* :-* :-*
Congrats! Please keep posting!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Captain Blood on August 10, 2018, 08:42:23 AM
That is looking bloody brilliant. Love the hoardings on top of the tower. Seriously nice modelling  :)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 10, 2018, 08:59:39 AM
That’s coming along nicely  8)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on August 10, 2018, 11:05:25 AM
Thank you guys! I appreciate your comments
I'll show the progress soon.  ;)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Codsticker on August 11, 2018, 03:59:17 AM
Your miniature carpentry skills are top notch. :D
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on August 11, 2018, 11:45:36 AM
This is excellent - well done
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Captain Harlock on August 11, 2018, 04:56:56 PM
I dont know how i missed that. This is really good work. Love the modifications.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on August 11, 2018, 11:27:21 PM
Once again, thank you guys!
Does anyone knows where I can buy some 28mm equipment for my castle (carts, barrels, bags, tools...)? Front Rank and Perry bro's have few... I also find some MDF carts, but they are not good enough.

Thank you
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Captain Blood on August 12, 2018, 12:05:15 AM
The Perry wagons are great. Lead Adventure Miniatures also do a very nice wagon. Also Boot Hill.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: jamesmanto on August 12, 2018, 12:44:44 AM
Quote from: Pinno on August 11, 2018, 11:27:21 PM
Once again, thank you guys!
Does anyone knows where I can buy some 28mm equipment for my castle (carts, barrels, bags, tools...)? Front Rank and Perry bro's have few... I also find some MDF carts, but they are not good enough.

Thank you

for barrels and sacks etc. also try looking at Fantasy adventure accessories.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Charlie_ on August 12, 2018, 06:36:25 PM
I was on the lookout for similar things lately... Found some good stuff from Tricorn and Front Rank. Barrells, sacks, artillery ammo boxes, pots and jugs, baskets...

Also check out Debris Of War for barrels and crates, they look good.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on August 12, 2018, 07:22:49 PM
Thank you guys, I will check those.  ;)
And some updates on my castle... The first 2 layers of colors applied on the wall section and early WIP on second building. The next one is the stable (between tower and new building... there will be stairs too). Soldier is Perry's pavisier with small modification.

(https://i.imgur.com/chF2mqW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6CphZ07.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MpY66ov.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lONT91c.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/quZkJAH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2HLpUZB.jpg)

Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Captain Blood on August 12, 2018, 07:43:04 PM
That’s a wonderful addition. This is going to be one fabulous castle. I am horribly envious!  :)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Anselm van Helsing on October 12, 2018, 08:52:10 AM
Nice progress over the summer. I really want to see this finished! :)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on October 14, 2018, 07:33:30 PM
Small progress on my HYW castle. Miniatures on the walls are Claymore Castings and Perry's.

(https://i.imgur.com/PlT0ISd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BILRzjG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/erE2ONr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2rvdJMd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/h8eKuZJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9mThZ4s.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JQOMzPu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WI61l07.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dowxPoj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FoENDfZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TcDy0JJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AsJAN0M.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uUg94If.jpg)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: DintheDin on October 14, 2018, 07:49:47 PM
What can I praise first? Your stonework and your mini-carpentry skills have made this castle look so realistic, it is a beauty!
Eager to see the continuation! Cheers!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Ogrob on October 14, 2018, 07:51:22 PM
Absolutely amazing. Would love to play on that!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: ragbones on October 14, 2018, 07:56:30 PM
Wow.  Just...wow.  I am not worthy to even gaze at such work.  Superb.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Charlie_ on October 14, 2018, 08:29:40 PM
Simply fantastic. Seeing the groundwork starting to be laid down is always exciting!

I really like the design of the castle itself - it's realistic, and seems like the sort of thing you could justify having as the centrepeice of a game rather than just a luxury backdrop. Storming the walls with ladders would make for a great scenario.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Hu Rhu on October 14, 2018, 09:36:16 PM
Blimey !!! That is an amazing piece of work.   :o :o
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on October 15, 2018, 07:11:58 AM
Thank you guys.   :)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: levied troop on October 15, 2018, 07:55:10 AM
That just looks so stunning  :-*
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Atheling on October 15, 2018, 01:57:35 PM
I've just caught up with the end of this thread following a long hiatus. did you have anywhere particular in mind when you drew up the plans for the castle?

D
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Munindk on October 15, 2018, 02:03:43 PM
Great castle!

How much does it weigh? :p
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Bloggard on October 15, 2018, 02:42:53 PM
by gum. stunning.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on October 15, 2018, 03:01:56 PM
Quote from: Atheling on October 15, 2018, 01:57:35 PM
I've just caught up with the end of this thread following a long hiatus. did you have anywhere particular in mind when you drew up the plans for the castle?

D

Whole castle is my own vision to create some generic castle... Everything started from sketch, then 3D model in 3ds Max.

My first sketch...

(https://i.imgur.com/vYMGZEw.jpg)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Pinno on October 15, 2018, 03:08:06 PM
Quote from: Munindk on October 15, 2018, 02:03:43 PM
Great castle!

How much does it weigh? :p

Thanks.
The wooden base is the half of the weigh... it is 15mm, because of eventually deformations... Right now I am not sure, but it will not be more than 10-15 kg when complete.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Atheling on October 15, 2018, 09:05:12 PM
Really excellent stuff!! It's self evident that you have put a lot of though and love into the project  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Hammers on November 04, 2018, 11:25:51 AM
Stellar!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Silent Invader on November 04, 2018, 12:45:51 PM
What a great project  8) :-*
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Peter d on November 04, 2018, 12:49:51 PM
I'm late to the party on tis but WOW!
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Captain Blood on November 04, 2018, 10:22:10 PM
Truly a thing of beauty, and a masterwork of skill and art. Congratulations. It’s brilliant. :-*
Want one...   ::) :)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 04, 2018, 10:34:26 PM
Missed the last update, great stuff  8)
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: DonVoss on November 05, 2018, 08:30:42 AM
Very cool looking castle... :-*

Would love to play on that.

Cheers,
Don
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: Bohica on November 05, 2018, 01:12:25 PM
What a truly fantastic piece of work.  You are creating a masterpiece.  Thank you for sharing your progress as it is an inspiration for those of us less talented.
Title: Re: Pinno's HYW Castle project
Post by: skip on November 05, 2018, 09:00:36 PM
fantastic modelling, the brushwork on the stonework is very realistic