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Robin hood terrain *18.09.13 Nottingham houses are started*
« on: April 28, 2012, 11:08:17 PM »
As some of you may know, a project for the summer is going to be Robin Hood, all started by our very own Millymullet Malamute  ;D

I'll be making most of the terrain and we've had discussions about what to include. Keeping it Hollywood makes it a bit easier to do things as historical accuracy doesn't have to be 100%  ;D

So far we are looking at...

Small cruck frame hovels
Small church
Market stalls
Castle in the corner of the table
Tilt yard
Undulating wooded hills
River gorge with a bridge (I think you know why  ;) )
Competition grounds including archery butts
Monastery
Bee hives
Fields
Animal pens
Secret base camp
Large oak tree (but without foliage)
Gallows
Buildings for Nottingham castle
Road signs
Orange tree orchard
Vine yard

You get the idea, lots of stuff going on.

First off to show in progress is the small church. I've made a couple of these before and so used the same drawing file but this time I'm putting it on a larger base.




The red is the textured paint colour, the final colour will be normal stucco/whitewash colour. Just a couple of graves and there will be a wattle fence around the back.

More to follow as the project progresses  :)

cheers

James
« Last Edit: September 18, 2013, 10:44:04 AM by jimbibbly »
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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2012, 12:44:31 AM »
I really like your project, it's always fun to do something with a clear definition on what needs to be included and how it'll all come together. I think the most important scenes to recreate would be the Merry Men's Sherwood forest base (check World Works Games' Swampvillage terrain set for inspiration!), a random place in the forest with a road running through it and lots of places for ambushing the treasure carriage, and the castle with courtyard which could be changed for the occasion like the aforementioned archery tournament, peasant market or a public hanging.

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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2012, 04:13:19 AM »
How about a replica of the Major Oak?


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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2012, 06:59:14 AM »
Looking good already Mr Wibblywobblywoo! ;D
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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2012, 07:34:07 AM »
Big trees like that are easy to do. Fair enough it would have to slightly thicker than these examples...



These are just small twigs tied/glued together so that all their wee branches go off at different angles. Polyfilla on the base and push the trees roots in and let it dry. Cover in toilet paper(un-used!!!!!) and PVA glue. Attach a lot of lichen for leaves and viola.

Seriously though, it's going to be a cool project guys!

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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2012, 07:35:39 AM »
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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2012, 07:52:09 AM »
Hi James

It will be interesting to follow the progres of the Robin Hood terrain making.

Nice to get a chanse to say hi at salute, stunning samurai demo game !!!!

Best regards Michael

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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2012, 07:57:21 AM »
Thanks chaps  :)

Yes, forgot to add the base camp for Robin, line of sight will be a factor in the games.

I also forgot to add the big tree to the list  ::) I've amended it now.

Nice to get a chanse to say hi at salute

Yes indeed Michael, good to meet you too and now I know your forum name  :)

cheers

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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2012, 08:01:55 AM »
Excellent idea! Will enjoy watching this come together.

Dont forget the ubiquitous Hollywood style tavern or Inn. Friar Tuck will be most displeased if you do.
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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2012, 08:04:54 AM »
Looks nothing like our local church ;D ;D

I reckon this is really just about the pair of you wanting to prance around in tights :o
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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2012, 08:08:37 AM »

I reckon this is really just about the pair of you wanting to prance around in tights :o

Dont give them ideas.
They may decide to dress the part if they take it to Salute next year!
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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2012, 08:29:25 AM »
Dont give them ideas.
They may decide to dress the part if they take it to Salute next year!
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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2012, 09:30:41 AM »
Thats a serious list of terrain. You really got your work cut out to get that lot complete.
Great start though. Will watch this thread with interest.

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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2012, 09:39:56 AM »
You could always use mine you know  ;)
I have pretty much everything listed except the tilt yard and the castle...
(And you know I want one of those, so make a couple while you're at it, there's a good Bibbly...)

Ah, but seriously, I wouldn't want to try to deny the world of wargames modelling a distinctive Jimbo take on a bucolic English country scene...
I'm really looking forward to seeing it - and playing on it :)

If this is going to appear at BLAM, sounds like there might be quite a medieval vibe, since Silent Invader and I are furiously mustering our forces to stage a Wars of the Roses spectacular - Surrey vs Essex. 'Owzat! 

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Re: Robin hood terrain
« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2012, 10:44:10 AM »
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