The good, the bad and the Andy (latest: Dracula's America)

[Yggdrasil]

Hey Guys. Thanks for your kindness.

I am very sorry that my last update is from November (had quite a bit Real Life Stuff to do). I am constantly working on that mine (lots of small steps were done since my last Update). Unfortunately I have no pics on my mobil device but I promise that there will be a huge Update in early 2016!

I can't wait to see this mine finished. Keep it up your terrain and minis are a great inspiration.

Thanks

Just noticed your open bible too how did you do that any advise on doing small print and or books would be much appreciated.

There has been a Reaper Set containing different wizard's Equipment. Two of which has been books (a Necronomicon and the one I used as the big Bible). I'm still looking for the name of the Set!
The smaller Books I made by using a sheet of thick paper and duct tape for the spine. This method comes in handy if you are doing a whole bunch of books (i.e. for Bookshelfs). Using colored duct tape you even don't need additional painting.
To paint the lines for open bookpages I use a weathered mix of 1:2 water/black to make fine pinstripes

What a wonderfully inspiring thread...can't wait to see the mine finished (something I've often been tempted to try but have never risked...) very cool!

Thanks alot. I'm painting all the wooden stuff right now. But I've already noticed that I need much more Detail (such as metal nails, Ropes...).

Great stuff!! Love

Thank You. I'm glad you like my Wild West Terrain

Maybe, but I know that I would keep wanting to add more.... Roll Eyes

Speaking of adding more....the new additions look great and entirely natural in their composition.
 Cool

Thank You very much. To add more realism to the mine I'm still looking for typical Gold Rush Equipments. Maybe I need to get my hands on one of those Sets:
http://pegasushobbies.net/catalog/p113/%237007-1/48-Calif.-Gold-Miners-/-Gold-Rush/product_info.html

Greetings and nice Holliday Seasons to everyone around 

[Mason]

Thank You very much. To add more realism to the mine I'm still looking for typical Gold Rush Equipments. Maybe I need to get my hands on one of those Sets:
http://pegasushobbies.net/catalog/p113/%237007-1/48-Calif.-Gold-Miners-/-Gold-Rush/product_info.html

The Miners Camp set from Frontline Wargaming is more in scale being from their 25/28mm range.
I have it (twice) for when I get around to doing this scene and it is pretty good.

http://www.frontlinewargaming.co.uk/

Just select 25/28mm ranges and scroll down.
There is no picture, I am afraid, but take a look at their other stuff to see the quality of the stuff that they produce.

Here is a picture of some of their stuff that I used for tarting up my Hardware Store...



The 'piles' of goods are from Ainsty and the tools and lamps were from Tiger Miniatures, I think...


More pictures are here;
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=60011.795

Hope that helps.
 

[Yggdrasil]

Hope that helps.

This helps alot 
Thank You for sharing the picture of your hardware store.
I really like the compilation of different goods you have used for the hardware store. And thanks very much for the informations about the companies who produce the pieces. The Miner Tools look awesome. This is exactly what I am looking for   

Time to spent some Money!!! 

[Yggdrasil]

As promised here's a huge update.

First of all the Mine (it still needs some work to be finished)






More Pics (of earlier Working Stages) can be found here:
http://imgur.com/a/drFn3


Overview of my current Cowboy Colletcion:


My new Civilian Gang:


The first Wild West Exodus Minis (ohh I love those Guys!)


Some of my favorite Characters:


Whats next?
I still have a lot to work to do on that Mine and the next Gang's still waiting to be painted (speaking of the magnificent 7 here). Additionally I'm constantly working on a home made expansion rule set for Dead Mans Hand, adding Field Guns, Status Effects, Stampedes and a whole bunch of legendary Western Heroes&Villains and casual Rogues to the game.

Greetings

[Mason]

The mine looks great!
I love the idea of the removable 'hole' to reveal the real 'hole'.
 

Nice collection too.
My favourite is the fella with the door.
Genius!
 

[hentzau]

Love the Lady in Red in the center of the last page.  Manufacture?

[Mason]

Love the Lady in Red in the center of the last page.  Manufacture?

She is from one of the Reaper Townsfolk packs, primarily aimed at fantasy settings but she works well for Old West too.
I think she comes with a smith and an old hermit type who should both be passable too.
I have all three in my town.

Even better, they are now in the Bones range for those looking for cheap civilian options.
 

[Za Zjurman]

That IS a nice collection indeed. And indeed love the guy with the door. Might steal that idea.

Cheers

[pocoloco]

Great collection and great terrain, been a while since I last checked on.

That mine is awesome terrain piece already, congrats.

[Vagabond]

The guy with the door is pretty special but there are loads of nice figures in here, like the bandits with the polkadot bandanas and the Doc in the red jacket, a pleasure to check these out again.

[Yggdrasil]

Time passed by since my last Post.

New Job, New hometown, old habbits.

I added a few things to my Old West Town and I'm about to start a new theme.

[Elk101]

I'm glad you started posting again as otherwise I would have missed this excellent thread. I really like your terrain and how you have finished the buildings, especially with the added details like planting and pots.

[Yggdrasil]

Thank You very much 

I hope to find more time for the hobby during the next months. I'm planning a lot of Detail Additions for my current Buildings. And maybe i find the time to start the Railroad Project that is planned for a long time.

I just finished the Greenstuff Work on my first Vampire for Dracula' America. I really like the model. But the original feels a little bit too skimpy for the old west, so I cut away the 'fleshy' parts and replaced them with Clothes.



Greetings
Andy

[Arundel]

Much lovely work here, Andy. Your vampire is looking great - if she hops behind the wheels of that armoured carrier she will be a force to reckon with!

[DintheDin]

I don't stop looking at the burning wagon! 
I think you've managed a very realistic depiction of fire and you did it in an instructive way!
Cheers!