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Miniatures Adventure => Pulp => Topic started by: Argonor on April 09, 2010, 07:29:54 AM
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Can someone point me to a manufacturer of chinese buildings, and other stuff suitable for a 'China Station' pulp setting? (Like the one on Pulp Figures' web site)
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Very thin on the ground are these.
Curteys & Redoubt do some but not to my taste. Japanese are more abundant if you are not picky. JJD were really nice but are OOP and JimBibbly does some very nice ones http://www.oshiromodelterrain.co.uk/
I hope there are some good suggestions to this thread as it is something I am always on the look out for myself.
There is always scratchbuilding of course, I have some underway at present but they are a long way from being finished.
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Pontoonier Miniatures produces a number of South-East Buildings. I've the list in front of me so I'll type the list below:
Note: all in US dollars
BSEA1 - Small Square Hut 1 Price $35
BSEA2 - Small Square Hut II Price $35
BSEA3 - Large Square Hut Price $40
BSEA4 - Medium Rectangular Hut I Price $50
BSEA5 - Medium Rectangular Hut II Price $50
BSEA6 - L-Shape Hut Price $55
BSEA7 - Headman's Hut Price $60
BSEA8 - Granary Price $15
BSEA9 - Lean-to Price ?
BSEA10 - Mission Church Price $60
BSEA11 - Ladder Price $3
BSEA12 - Fish Drying Rack Price $6
BSEAX1 - Village (1 of each Building) (20% discount, no additional discounts app) Price $272
This list is from the 2009 Catalogue.
Good luck in obtaining these products,
Helen
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Cheers.
I hope Pontonnier is going to have their web site up, soon. At those prices I like to see the stuff before ordering.
Which reminds me, that I have a few other pending projects to work on, first, so I can save up a bit for an order.
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Dear Argonor,
check the following link:
http://25mm.blog4ever.com/blog/articles-cat-240024-346980-1_56_.html
if your french are worse than mine it is in Batiment section.
Worth checking the other sections. He has lots of interesting stuff.
Never dealt fwith hime/them and I do not know the quality or so, but it looks very interesting stuff!
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Hi Niels,
Nice to have you around again. :)
Monolith Designs have some very nice Chinese buildings, with a variety of designs and different roof materials (thatch, tiles etc) and a temple.
There are some pics in this game report of some of the Monolith stuff:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=13254.15
(The only issue being the complaints from people about never receiving their orders from them.)
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That french stuff seems VERY interesting :)
And, Monolith, of course....
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(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Games/DSCF4495.jpg)
who makes the lady miniature?
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The Lady is Perry Miniatures from the collection of Jimbibbly.
(However her lord and master does not refer to her as a lady since her liasons with the British officer in said photograph. In fact the incident in question sparked the Sino/Anglo war of 1885...) ;)
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http://www.perry-miniatures.com/index2.html Town People Pack 51
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Prof had a nice resin temple he was using for Tibet I think, from Stronghold. They sadly don't seem to be trading at the moment.
-Todd
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I need a large building of some sort, and I think the wooden one would be nice - especially with some modification to allow for removal of roofs...
A 'maison de tolerance' for Mama Sung's (a.k.a. the Dragon Woman) girls to entertain foreign devils - little known to them, the complex also houses an assassin clan (maybe the girls ARE the assassins...?)
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I am reviving this because I just now wanted to find a large building complex I am sure I saw back when this thread was alive the last time (yes, I am a slow starter, but recently began painting the proprietor and purchased some employees for the establishment).
It was a building made of plywood or something similar 'woodish' stuff, with alot of rooms along the outer walls and an open yard in the middle.
I fear that it was from this place, which has sadly disappeared from the web:
Dear Argonor,
check the following link:
http://25mm.blog4ever.com/blog/articles-cat-240024-346980-1_56_.html
If somebody has an idea of what I am ranting about, and maybe knows of another, similar building out there, somewhere, please let me know! Otherwise I shall have to scratchbuild one, and we all know how long THAT will take me... ::)
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I am reviving this because I just now wanted to find a large building complex I am sure I saw back when this thread was alive the last time (yes, I am a slow starter, but recently began painting the proprietor and purchased some employees for the establishment).
It was a building made of plywood or something similar 'woodish' stuff, with alot of rooms along the outer walls and an open yard in the middle.
I fear that it was from this place, which has sadly disappeared from the web:
If somebody has an idea of what I am ranting about, and maybe knows of another, similar building out there, somewhere, please let me know! Otherwise I shall have to scratchbuild one, and we all know how long THAT will take me... ::)
Yes, 25mm.blog4ever disappeared because we now have a real site : http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=77 (http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=77)
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[edit] Oops. Rookie mistake. Didn't read the whole thread until after I posted. Now I have and I realise my post isn't really appropiate so deleted.
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Yes, 25mm.blog4ever disappeared because we now have a real site : http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=77 (http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=77)
Cool, I had no idea! Thanks - I'm off to look at your stuff!
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Hmmm... that particular building I'm after doesn't seem to be there...
Anyone remembers it, please?
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We have there :
http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=142 (http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=142)
http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=544 (http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=544)
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Are these the buildings you are looking for
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3D-Woodcraft-Puzzle-Chinese-Architecture-House-Beijing-Courtyrard-Model-light-/262665392820?var=&hash=item3d2813d2b4:m:mzZ_h6d5-4OLhojzYD5cucg
Its worth checking Ebay using the search 'woodcraft chinese' - you can get some pre-printed 3d models and lots of laser cut balsa stuff
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This is some of the pre-printed stuff - very colourful but not sure of scale
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190921600631?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Are these the buildings you are looking for
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3D-Woodcraft-Puzzle-Chinese-Architecture-House-Beijing-Courtyrard-Model-light-/262665392820?var=&hash=item3d2813d2b4:m:mzZ_h6d5-4OLhojzYD5cucg
Its worth checking Ebay using the search 'woodcraft chinese' - you can get some pre-printed 3d models and lots of laser cut balsa stuff
Looks more like it, but I remember a photo that showed the interiors (no roofs at all). I'll try searching a bit more.
Should anyone have gotten a revelation because of the above, don't hesitate to prod me in the right direction, though ;)
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[quote author=Malamute link=topic=18040.msg217252#msg217252 date=127081001
There are some pics in this game report of some of the Monolith stuff:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=13254.15
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Malamute, that aeronef was the great WFT+OMG touch of what looks like a very funny game! lol
Great minis and scenery as well!
Argonor, a China Station-like scenery is a great idea! Just remember to make your "cantina/saloon/tavern" fairly large, because barroom brawls usually require lots of space! ;)
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One option that tends to be rather good with just a little work and paint is to look at the wooden architectural models of buildings.
A friend of mine has a lot of them mixed in with other stuff that is supposed to be for Clan War, but are far more Chinese than Japanese in appearance and had gotten them in various places.
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Our own Jimbibbly makes a couple of Chinese buildings.
http://www.oshiromodelterrain.co.uk/chinese.html
Sarissa, make some useful stuff for SE Asia:
http://www.sarissa-precision.com/The_Far_East/cat1603369_2186585.aspx
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Our own Jimbibbly makes a couple of Chinese buildings.
http://www.oshiromodelterrain.co.uk/chinese.html
I do and I hope to have more in the catalogue by Christmas :)
cheers
James
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I have a pile of "wooden puzzles" still waiting, but I have already made a few and (with some work) they certainly look the job. You must take care they are the right scale though. I bought mine from this supplier (scroll down to bottom). Good value for money!
http://www.decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=187
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We have there :
http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=142 (http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=142)
http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=544 (http://decorsminiatures.fr/category.php?id_category=544)
I just found an old thread mentioning the building complex that I was looking for - AND it seems you were the one selling it:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=32386.15
Couldn't find any pics, but I just contacted Poiter50 to see if he could give me some details on the subject.
Sadly, You do not seem to have that particular building I'm after in your store at the moment ???
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Well, I took the chance and ordered this (link courtesy of Poiter50):
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/391274897869
I shall probably have to make modifications to the roof structures to make the interiors accessible, but if the model fits 28mm minis well, it should be well worth the effort!
I may well have to buy some stuff from decorsminiatures and oshiromodelterrain when i start to flesh out my 'China Station' (working title - I really need to come up with a catchy and pulpy name, instead of copying Bob Murch).
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I may well have to buy some stuff from decorsminiatures and oshiromodelterrain when i start to flesh out my 'China Station' (working title - I really need to come up with a catchy and pulpy name, instead of copying Bob Murch).
OUTPOST 31 ! ;)
(it's not only a "modern pulp" movie reference; it's also from 31st parallel north = East China Sea - take a look: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/31st_parallel_north (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/31st_parallel_north))
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OUTPOST 31 ! ;)
Nah, as it probably was an existing settlement with a small harbour somewhere on the south-east Chinese coast, before being turned into a trading station for the European powers, I think it should have an 'anglofied' Chinese (Cantonese?) name.
When I think of one, I'll post about it in my Pulp Stuff thread. :)
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Nah, as it probably was an existing settlement with a small harbour somewhere on the south-east Chinese coast, before being turned into a trading station for the European powers, I think it should have an 'anglofied' Chinese (Cantonese?) name.
When I think of one, I'll post about it in my Pulp Stuff thread. :)
31st parallel north = East China Sea
31 in Cantonese =Samling
SAME LING OUTPOST ;)
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All the french suppliers of Chinese buildings make me giggle a bit for an entirely silly reason. I don't know if this is true in France, but over here in Canada, "Shepherd's pie" translates as "Paté Chinois" in French!
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All the french suppliers of Chinese buildings make me giggle a bit for an entirely silly reason. I don't know if this is true in France, but over here in Canada, "Shepherd's pie" translates as "Paté Chinois" in French!
True; in french cuisine it would be hachis parmentier - according to wikipedia! ;)
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31st parallel north = East China Sea
31 in Cantonese =Samling
SAME LING OUTPOST ;)
Not bad - I'll see if it grows on me. :)
I lust received confirmation that the building complex is underway from China (of all places lol ). Even if it should turn out to be a wrong size, it will be a nice project to build and paint with my daughters (and even more so if it fits the bill and I have to modify the roofs to make the interiors accessible).
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Not bad - I'll see if it grows on me. :)
I lust received confirmation that the building complex is underway from China (of all places lol ). Even if it should turn out to be a wrong size, it will be a nice project to build and paint with my daughters (and even more so if it fits the bill and I have to modify the roofs to make the interiors accessible).
Argonor, a family hobby project is just GREAT! Hope you can use the building for your wretched hive of scum and villany eastern trade establishment! ;)
I also have an idea to someday make a "China Station" Pulp setting inspired by the 80s TV series "Tales of the Golden Monkey", so I am very curious to see how yours turns out to be! :)
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Argonor, a family hobby project is just GREAT! Hope you can use the building for your wretched hive of scum and villany eastern trade establishment! ;)
I also have an idea to someday make a "China Station" Pulp setting inspired by the 80s TV series "Tales of the Golden Monkey", so I am very curious to see how yours turns out to be! :)
Don't hold your breath, though, my last Pulp project took about 9 years from conception to finish lol
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=932.0
I am actually just now rebasing the last couple of minis, and hope to soon get going on expanding the factions into full Pulp Alley size Leagues, as I prefer simpler, faster rules these days.
Too many plans/minis, too little time... ::)
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These may be too urban for your needs, but Knights of Dice do a great Chinatown range
http://knightsofdice.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=51_65&zenid=bce9836318b511e3e1f55a0bf53cf7dd
Also Watchful i studios have a chinese "sacred building" which was one of the nicest mdf/resin kits I have assembled and painted.
http://www.watchfulistudio.com/store/c8/Buildings.html
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Don't hold your breath, though, my last Pulp project took about 9 years from conception to finish lol
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=932.0
I can't see the pictures! :(
I am actually just now rebasing the last couple of minis, and hope to soon get going on expanding the factions into full Pulp Alley size Leagues, as I prefer simpler, faster rules these days.
Clear bases is the way to go, IMHO! ;)
Too many plans/minis, too little time... ::)
Sadly, this is true! :'(
Isn't the travel itself more significative than reaching the destination?
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I can't see the pictures! :(
Try this link, scroll down a bit:
http://argonor-wargames.blogspot.dk/search/label/Pulp
Clear bases is the way to go, IMHO! ;)
Not for me, I'm doing all steel washers (I am just working on getting rid of the slottas in my collection)
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These may be too urban for your needs, but Knights of Dice do a great Chinatown range
http://knightsofdice.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=51_65&zenid=bce9836318b511e3e1f55a0bf53cf7dd
Also Watchful i studios have a chinese "sacred building" which was one of the nicest mdf/resin kits I have assembled and painted.
http://www.watchfulistudio.com/store/c8/Buildings.html
Thanks, I am aware of Knights of Dice's fantastic Art Deco buildings range - they are on my wish list for somewhen in the future :)
As for the WI building, it is surely nice, but I have decided that all my future building purchases will be mdf (or the equivalent). It is cheap (ompared to other products), light (less postage), durable when treated right, and almost most important: nearly always has accessible interiors for that extra 'oomph'.
I appreciate your input, though - no idea is wasted, as inspiration can be found in a myriad of sources. :)
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Not for me, I'm doing all steel washers (I am just working on getting rid of the slottas in my collection)
Don't you feel upset when a miniature with a jungle-themed base go indoors and ruin the carpet with mud and foliage? :o
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Don't you feel upset when a miniature with a jungle-themed base go indoors and ruin the carpet with mud and foliage? :o
Nope. I'm much more concerned by Vikings standing on slaps of thick glass. Besides, I use the magnetic properties of the washers for storage (and soon also for movement trays), and cannot be bothered to buy expensive neodyne magnets, remove integral bases, drill holes in bases, etc., etc....
I also like the weight added by the washers - and all in all I am very happy with that choice for bases. :)
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Nope. I'm much more concerned by Vikings standing on slaps of thick glass. Besides, I use the magnetic properties of the washers for storage (and soon also for movement trays), and cannot be bothered to buy expensive neodyne magnets, remove integral bases, drill holes in bases, etc., etc....
I also like the weight added by the washers - and all in all I am very happy with that choice for bases. :)
Argonor, I agree with you that removing integral bases can be s**t... but my carpets are very happy with the results! lol Since I really put a lot of consideration in the terrain modeling aspect of the hobby, I think that all the time and effort needed to get a really nice set of terrain is valid, and then letting every model benefit from it by standing by it on a clear base! ;)
Since I don't use movement trays, I also don't need to drill holes or use magnets with my 1mm acrylic clear bases, only a small dot of my super secret crazy glue! ;)
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Well, I took the chance and ordered this (link courtesy of Poiter50):
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/391274897869
I got this in January, btw. Alas, it is too small, I think, probably suited for 15 or 20 mm. I shall still build it and try to modify it for gaming purposes - then I can use it as reference for building a 28mm version at a later time.
Future posts about it will be added to this thread:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=72812.0
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Just saw this
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1446285098/black-maria-designs-asian-inspired-terrain?ref=nav_search (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1446285098/black-maria-designs-asian-inspired-terrain?ref=nav_search) Looks interesting.
Dan
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Just saw this
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1446285098/black-maria-designs-asian-inspired-terrain?ref=nav_search (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1446285098/black-maria-designs-asian-inspired-terrain?ref=nav_search) Looks interesting.
Dan
With playable interiors, nice find! ;)
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Nice stuff, but a bit more than I want to spend - I think I am going to follow my plan of upscaling the compound I purchased.
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This is a topic that I'm getting into myself. Played a Bob Murch game with his China Station once. Some of the best gaming terrain I've ever seen. Have been searching for weeks for Chinese and SE Asian buildings, and I'm surprised by the lack of commercially available models. By contrast there's quite a bit for Japan. Will be able to adapt/convert a few Japanese buildings. And the Knights of Dice Chinatown and Sarissa SE Asian buildings will come in handy. But it looks like there is some scratch building in the future. Fortunately there are a images online to help understand the architecture.
Once Chinese and SE Asian towns are built, it will be a struggle to populate them, as there are so few 28mm miniatures of Chinese and SE Asian villagers and townspeople. I've found only a handful of Tsuba, Black Hat, and Pulp Figures (mostly out of production) Chinese, and a few Vietnamese villagers in Vietnam War ranges.
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Watchful I studio makes a nice Chinese shrine.
http://www.watchfulistudio.com/store/p32/Ancient_Chinese_Sacred_Building.html (http://www.watchfulistudio.com/store/p32/Ancient_Chinese_Sacred_Building.html)
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WE (Knights of Dice) are releasing these Malaysian style shophouses in the near future. There are three regular variants and 2 sci-fi variants on the way
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Something like this would be nice:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/ba/43/55/ba4355eb7ec2dedb3ac8cb40f55b3c55.jpg)
Or this:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/3f/af/67/3faf67aa92aea2d0f178c29cb91cdc77.jpg)
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If you decide to do something like this in 28 mm, let me know!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/391274897869
I'd rather buy a proper laser-cut model than set about scratch-building it.
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Do you want me to scan a few pages of this book if it would help you get ideas or maybe try making a few by yourself??
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PJWLHY1ZLeU/WOPz3yazqoI/AAAAAAAADdY/LiBowUXbvts2VpPyfa5wxRVmAXxs7UnGQCLcB/s1600/2017-04-04%2B21.02.46.jpg)
http://20mmandthensome.blogspot.nl/2017/04/la-maison-chinoise.html
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Just remember that if it's SE Asia and it's 20th C it's as likely as not to be European in style.
Limbang, Borneo 1962 scene of the famous RM assault during the Brunei Revolt:
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Not really to the point but I did a Chinese garden using aquarium decorations...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dbw8ebGE_JE/VQqpyPP4DBI/AAAAAAAABy0/Ewc-5Yqd6_0/s1600/Set%2BUp%2B6.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SRwcPsR9TfQ/VQqqbIZBtDI/AAAAAAAABz0/3EeXsRFKLL0/s1600/Set%2BUp%2B9e.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lZ2Z9RiBiCU/VQqqcj7m26I/AAAAAAAAB0E/Za_g1BbWVFg/s1600/Set%2BUp%2B9c.jpg)