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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Mr. White on May 09, 2018, 04:46:25 PM

Title: Good Source for 80s Dystopia City Terrain?
Post by: Mr. White on May 09, 2018, 04:46:25 PM

I'm thinking about putting together a game for A Fisftul of Kung Fu, but am having some difficulty finding decent buildings for a late 80s era setting. I've considered the Mars Attack buildings from Mantic, but they solely appear to be brick so look more suburban than urban.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Good Source for 80s Dystopia City Terrain?
Post by: FionaWhite on May 09, 2018, 08:36:36 PM

Anything useful you could find on TTCombat's City Streets Range (https://ttcombat.com/collections/city-scenics?page=1)?

Title: Re: Good Source for 80s Dystopia City Terrain?
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 10, 2018, 08:34:58 AM

Sarissa Precision?

City block
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xu6EUd1Z3Xw/UH8Nv4JTOHI/AAAAAAAAAS0/Qik67iB3fv8/s1600/house2.png)

Industry, Gaslamp Alley, Retro and Modern Retail ranges are worth a look.

Title: Re: Good Source for 80s Dystopia City Terrain?
Post by: LeadAsbestos on May 10, 2018, 09:27:01 PM

http://knightsofdice.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=51_65&zenid=353202dcfe982ea9cb64062b5db85e47

Not just the China Town, but certainly the China Town! :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: Good Source for 80s Dystopia City Terrain?
Post by: nandrin on May 12, 2018, 08:09:33 AM

I second the Knights of Dice buildings. Great stuff!

Title: Re: Good Source for 80s Dystopia City Terrain?
Post by: Mr. White on May 29, 2018, 02:20:40 PM

This Knights of Dice stuff looks great!

Any tips on gluing and painting mdf structures like this? I've had terrible experiences in the past. Does one need an airbrush?

Title: Re: Good Source for 80s Dystopia City Terrain?
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 29, 2018, 03:23:01 PM

I am not an expert but these are my thoughts/methods.

I use PVA wood glue (nothing special, I bought it from Wilkinsons).

I glue first then apply glue n the joints once dried.

I prime with Halfords acrylic grey primer (if there are enclosed areas I prime before assembly - concerned about damp and MDF). I fill any joints with Milliput.

I sometimes prime then sand and prime again.

I have used textured spray on building exteriors.

I used some spray paint on some buildings.

TTCombat Streets of Venice work in progress.
The bricks/tiles are painted individually using a wet palette and Vallejo Black, Hull Red, Burnt Cadmium Red and Red Leather. It does need some mortar added between the blocks.
The quoins and the window frames are painted with Citadel Rakash Flesh.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--QzOdmYfC6g/WwGXujrQVvI/AAAAAAAAD3E/dq5qy8ZTyp8sStKIz8CtVOIVimJxayCBACLcBGAs/s1600/sov7-4.png)