Author Topic: 'Sahyun' Fortress project (Read 22712 times)

sukhe_bator · « **on:** January 23, 2009, 03:40:45 PM »

Have just joined and been blown away by the standard of some of your modelling projects. Thought I'd share the results of the last 6 months or so of my labours... A 28mm fortress in the Crusader-style, loosely based on Sahyun in Syria, with good bits from Margat and Crac-des-Chevaliers thrown in for good measure. Mostly constructed out of insulation foam (pale green-not pink) with detailing inscribed with a blunt pencil. Hopefully this will be seen smothered with assorted fantasy figs at Salute this year (when it is finally finished!) using the 'Armies of Arcana' ruleset.

Operator5 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2009, 03:50:15 PM »

That is VERY impressive. I can see all kinds of scenarios working with it.

sukhe_bator · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2009, 03:57:31 PM »

Yes I hope it will be versatile enough, despite the multiple level changes and awkward angles. Its made up of 15 different sections. I've made some wall sections removable which I hope to replace with damaged sections. The Donjon and Great Hall fit onto a large rock-gorge base. The whole thing is 3' wide x 4' long and 18" high in old money. If I was doing it again I'd make some changes, but overall I'm v pleased with the finished result. It will look a bit paler and dustier and the stonework will stand out more when it is finally done...

DFlynSqrl · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2009, 03:59:20 PM »

That's huge! And really great looking too.

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2009, 04:09:45 PM »

Beauty. A multitude of uses, from 1001 Nights to Crusaders to Karl May in the Ottoman Empire to Indiana Jones vs. the whirling dervishes.

Operator5 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2009, 04:20:06 PM »

I'm thinking a good Conan stealing into the palace at night to make off with the Ruby of Set scenario. Some roving guards, maybe a cantankerous sorceror, and presto... instant game.

Rhoderic · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2009, 04:48:17 PM »

That is lo-ve-ly. Also frightening because it looks like a crapload of work. And it's got so many uses, as was previously mentioned.

I also like what you've done with those GB Moors. I've been wondering what kind of shield designs to paint on my Zamorian guards, now I think I know. And are those Roman auxiliaries? Never realized how good they look as fantasy arabian style soldiers.

Captain Blood · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2009, 06:27:19 PM »

Lovely fortress. Well done. I'll look out for it at Salute

Ray Rivers · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2009, 06:28:28 PM »

When I see stuff like that... it makes me weep at my own lack of ability.

Great job!

Goomb · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2009, 06:31:13 PM »

Simply stunning! Wonderful work! I completed a watchtower using pink board, and I find it to be great stuff to work with. How in the world did you get round towers? Did you cut down a cubic block?

I am blown away by this one. Huzzah! Well done!

Goomb

Svennn · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2009, 06:38:00 PM »

Cant add much to what has already been said. Wonderfull.

Obviously wasnt my posts you had seen before joining

Furt · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2009, 08:01:01 PM »

This is really great!

Did u shape each individual merlon? I assume u used a hot foam cutter?

Good work and great introduction to LAF!

odd duck · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2009, 08:16:28 PM »

Fantastic looking model

:olooks like you put a lot of time ,energy and thought into it!

artshiraz · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2009, 08:28:53 PM »

My I bow before your talent.
Just how big is the whole piece? And, if you don't mind, how many pieces?
(I always ask silly questions like that now so I can show my wife how other gamers/painters stow their pieces, their terrain etc..

)

No really, me like this castle alot (And now I'm wondering how to do something similar in Hirstarts

)

flytime · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2009, 10:21:59 PM »

Wow it´s amazing

. There is the order form

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