GenCon 2007 Terrain Preparation

[Operator5]

I am just starting my preparation for GenCon and I'm going to track the progress of my showcase board on the Rattrap Image Gallery. I'm spending a bit more on this piece than I would normally since this will be my convention showboard.

I want it to look good, but not so intimidating that people are scared to try miniatures games. I'm using a lot of O scale train accessories to get the look I want as well as not having to try and scratchbuild everything.

You can follow the work here:

http://rattrap-productions.com/ImageGallery/main.php?g2_itemId=505

[Malamute]

Looks liek its going to be a great board, lots of extra detail always makes such a difference . Looking forward to seeing the work as it develops.

I have always had a liking for dockside games. There's always something suspicious going on somewhere along the docks  at night

[Hammers]

Looking forward to see this. Looks like a perfect mate for my steamer project. :-)

Say, Operator, you look like a man who knows his way arround the  O scale building manufacturers. Ever come across a brick factory or warehouse?

[fastolfrus]

I've not seen "Ameritowne" before, who makes it ? Is there a handy link ?

[Operator5]

Say, Operator, you look like a man who knows his way arround the  O scale building manufacturers. Ever come across a brick factory or warehouse?

Here is a link to the one I'm using. You'll be able to see it come together, how it works for miniatures AND a neat little speed painting technique I've learned that will have it painted and looking like real brick in no time.  

http://valleymodeltrains.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_245&products_id=5383

[Hammers]

That looks the business! Thanks!

[theoldschool]

Rich
A superb pice of work, really looking forward to seeing it progress. I haven't seen the Ameri Towne buildings before (thanks for the link). They look excellent, how do they work with 28mm figures?
Pat

[Operator5]

They look excellent, how do they work with 28mm figures?

Ask and ye shall receive.  ::

I just happened to start work on one of the walls last night (and I'll be showing my technique for getting the wall done to the level shown with it only taking about 15-20 minutes). So, I took a test photo of it this morning. I've added some of my newly arrived Artizan Sky Pirates (painted by ollberger) to show scale.

You will see that the scale is a little bit big for 28s, but with a game in progress, I don't think anyone would notice (except the front doors that I removed and am replacing. They looked big).

http://rattrap-productions.com/ImageGallery/main.php?g2_itemId=523

[theoldschool]

You will see that the scale is a little bit big for 28s, but with a game in progress, I don't think anyone would notice (except the front doors that I removed and am replacing. They looked big).

There go the good intentions  :: First class paint job on the building. I think the scale looks fine, buildings should be big.

Pat

[fastolfrus]

Doesn't it depend on the purpose of the doors - factory doors might be big for cargo loading etc.

Are the buildings really 1/4 inch thick ?

[Operator5]

I think the cargo doors are fine. The front  door that I cut out to replace, had the model barely comeing up to the doorknob.

And the walls are between 1/8" and 1/4" thick.

[Grimm]

``Verdammt``
I wich I can get these O scale stuff here  

Good work Rich .

Grimm

[Hammers]

``Verdammt``
I wich I can get these O scale stuff here  

Good work Rich .

Grimm

So if we're allowed to cuss in our own language, yeah: "satan i helvete". There is simply no O scale to be found here in SWeden either.

[chrisv]

I have a bunch of those Ameritowne buildings, so I am eagerly awaiting hearing about your painting technique for them.  Looks great!

Of course, I didn't notice the thing with the front doors of the warehouse being big, so mine is already assembled.  Ah well...

Chris

[revford]

Looking good, the brickwork is great.  

Looking forward to hearing the secret of the bricks.