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Other Stuff => Workbench => Topic started by: OSHIROmodels on 24 August 2010, 01:14:24 PM
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Now then, two ideas sprung to mind straight away; either a wizards tower for the Empire (GW version) or a small nef docking station.
Several other ideas have come to the fore and these are below.
Large tree with some sort of Ewok/Elven tree house
Big piece of ruined industrial terrain/water still for Necromunda (or some such game)
A tornado/whirlwind, no idea on how to make it but it would look cool
A lighthouse with working lights
But I think I'm going to go for the Wizards tower. I really like the docking station idea but I think a CD is too small for what I have in mind.
If anyone is stuck for an idea then please feel free to use the ones above :)
Photos to follow :D
cheers
James
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Had a little sketch at work today and came up with this for the wizards tower, rather generic but I'm a bit like that anyway ;D
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6511.jpg)
It WILL fit on a CD :D
cheers
James
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Very nice James 8)
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It WILL fit on a CD :D
You sure? Very small rooms if it does and I'd be concerned over stability...
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You sure? Very small rooms if it does and I'd be concerned over stability...
As lucy Lawless said in the simpsons, when ever anything impossible happens, a wizard did it.
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As lucy Lawless said in the simpsons, when ever anything impossible happens, a wizard did it.
Very true.
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You sure? Very small rooms if it does and I'd be concerned over stability...
Just put a massive amount of lead or something equally heavy in the very bottom. Should do just fine :)
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Cool, JB.
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Thanks for the replies chaps :)
We've got a load of M10 nuts at work which I'm going to 'borrow' for weighting the bottom, what I'll probably do is throw them in there and pour a load of pva over them (I've put a piece of card over the CD hole to stop mess :D)
The main turret is about 90mm in diameter so it's not a bad size really ;)
More piccys
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6512.jpg)
Here we have the basic rock formation on the CD
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6516.jpg)
And now the tower cut to a rough shape with my Empire wizard for scale. I've decided to do the stairs down to ground out of wood and have them (at the top at least) overhanging the edge (if this is allowed ??? )
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6514.jpg)
The main tower is 340mm high so far and there will be an octagonal, one story floor on top of it, mainly because I don't like doing round tower roofs ;D
cheers
James
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Bloody hell :o Its nearly finished lol
Looking amazing already.. you git ;)
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You insanely talented bastard. How dare you start off so well. I'll never, possibly, ever, be able to compete with that;)
-Doc
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Have I got the date wrong?
I thought we had a couple of months yet :o :o :o
I have a Zeppelin to finish before I start this and here your are nearly finished :o :o :o
Bloody hell :o Its nearly finished lol
Looking amazing already.. you git ;)
I don't know you so well but I think your a git too ;)
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You *do* have a couple of months. I am of a phlegmatic character and don't like to rush things.
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very nice,cool Idea!im gonna do some kind of a Alien Artefact/Stargate thing,pretty simple...
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That's already looking really cool.
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You *do* have a couple of months.
I know, but when the muse hits... :D
I've recently finished a couple of long term commission projects so that's freed up a bit more time :)
cheers
James
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really nice!
i'm looking to see it in progress!
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James, it looks lovely :)
And I hate you for starting this thing up with such a bang ;)
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Wizards? Tornadoes? Can a small dog called Toto and a pair of red shoes be very far off?
And yes Jim, it's quite OK to respond by asking me to 'f@#k off back to Kansas' :D
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Well then, since you ask...
'f@#k off back to Kansas' lol lol ;)
I was talking to my mate at work about the tornado and we agreed it would be a really interesting idea, you could have cows, cars, a piano and legs popping out from lots of different directions lol
cheers
James
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Dont forget that the total tower height will go up with the addition of a proper flag pole with flag or banner on it!
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I think you might find that is breaking the rules :-[
Unless you are meaning the pringles tube lol
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I think you might find that is breaking the rules :-[
Unless you are meaning the pringles tube lol
maybe ;)
but i was thinking of entering one of my own kits - after all they are scratch built by me :)
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Damn this is looking fantastic already.
Ron
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Very promising ! I envy your talent ! :)
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Thank you chaps for the kind comments although there's not much to see at the moment really.
I did a bit more over the weekend, added another smaller tower to the top and started on the protruding buildings.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6614.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6615.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6616.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6617.jpg)
There are now about 30-35 M10 nuts in the bottom to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible :D
cheers
James
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Its got taller..... :o
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...and i see tons of good stuff on that table!
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Promising start! I'm a bit miffed, as I was on to the same idea - as I need a necromancer's tower for an upcoming game.
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Dueling towers..
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Dueling towers..
Accompanied by a soundtrack of "Dueling Lutes"? ;) lol
Gracious goodness, James, that is big. Maybe a bit too tall for my taste (the second section seems to break the proportions a bit), but I'm sure it will be formidable once you finish it.
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:o Good golly. Give the man a restriction on width and he goes for length! :)
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Looking great! :-*
Would make a great bong as well... :o
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Looking great! :-*
Would make a great bong as well... :o
;)
Sheer genius in terms of lateral thinking. Give that man a prize, possibly something in a small ziplock bag. lol
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it's look very impresive.
Take care about Al Qaida if they have a spare plane for you.... ;)
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Looking good.
As a gaming piece though, is it not going to be top heavy and prone to falling on all your cracking models?
I'm totally jealous of your workbench, at this point in time anything I do is on a folding Ikea table in our living room which I only get to use when my good lady isn't studing!! :(
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It's not top heavy as there are about 30 M10 nuts in the bottom all glued down with wood glue. The actual pitch angle, believe it or not, is about 45 degrees :D
I've re-modelled recently so I have a bit more space and organisation and when I take a couple more progress shots later today you'll see :)
cheers
James
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Looking forward to the photos!
This project is right up there in the "very ambitious" category.
I know you can pull it off, though... ;)
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My theory is that this is being funded by some oil rich gulf kingdom. It's the logical outgrowth of their 1:1 scale 'my toer is bigger than yours' competition. Do not be at all surprised if Jim's next competion entry is an artificial island in the shape of a palm tree, a pineapple or somesuch. :)
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My theory is that this is being funded by some oil rich gulf kingdom. It's the logical outgrowth of their 1:1 scale 'my toer is bigger than yours' competition. Do not be at all surprised if Jim's next competion entry is an artificial island in the shape of a palm tree, a pineapple or somesuch. :)
...or some other phallic shape. When, O when, in these days of enlightenment and equality will architects start balancing things out and erect buildings in the shape of a giant hoo-ha.
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...or some other phallic shape. When, O when, in these days of enlightenment and equality will architects start balancing things out and erect buildings in the shape of a giant hoo-ha.
Sports stadia?
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...or some other phallic shape. When, O when, in these days of enlightenment and equality will architects start balancing things out and erect buildings in the shape of a giant hoo-ha.
Never, they've all got something to prove lol
cheers
James
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...or some other phallic shape. When, O when, in these days of enlightenment and equality will architects start balancing things out and erect buildings in the shape of a giant hoo-ha.
We have these all over the country, often in pairs...
(http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/71/64/716422_dc911b94.jpg)
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Nice, but for phalo-centricity then go no further than the buggers that designed and built this one...
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/DSCF5831.jpg)
The Burj Kalifa. Tallest building in the world. I'm 6'5" so it gives you some sort of an idea of scale, the model is at 1:500...
cheers
James
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Ha, ha I was right! Oil interests are behind this.
As a champagne fountain for a wedding reception it's quite an impressive build. Pity you didn't show us the shot with the bubbly actually flowing.
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It's not water tight ;D ;D
And the trouble we had with the lights anyway I certainly wouldn't want to entertain the idea of Champagne coursing through it lol lol
cheers
James
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things out and erect buildings in the shape of a giant hoo-ha.
I can think of whole cities that resemble one and at least one Melbourne municipal government that fittingly uses the shape as it's corporate logo. Sadly they've rejigged it in recent years. The old one was an even better approximation, as in the former design the 'berry' shape sat above the 'leaf' shape but the new one,whilst diminished,will give you an idea.
http://boroondara.vic.gov.au/
They describe themselves as the 'City of Harmony' lending credence to the suggestion that all men seek the comfort of a return to the womb.
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The Burj Kalifa. Tallest building in the world. I'm 6'5" so it gives you some sort of an idea of scale, the model is at 1:500...
Useless gaming scale, only things in that scale are a few odd Heller ships and some Herpa airliners.... OH!
It's all becoming clearer. Gulf State, oil, tall building, airliner, a man who uses the mask of a fox as his emblem. The prophecy is coming true..... I predict a man called Nostradamus will say things five hundred years ago.
Remember you heard it here first. ;)
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It's all becoming clearer. Gulf State, oil, tall building, airliner, a man who uses the mask of a fox as his emblem. The prophecy is coming true..... I predict a man called Nostradamus will say things five hundred years ago.
Remember you heard it here first. ;)
lol lol lol I like that :D
cheers
James
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Right then, it's not looking likely that I'll finish for Friday 11:59 but I'll keep going as I'm enjoying it :D
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6636.jpg)
The size and a figure for scale
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6640.jpg)
Timbering detail, simplish but enough to look OK.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6642.jpg)
And another distance shot with timbering.
cheers
James
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Like something taken right out of Discworld. I love it.
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This contest is becoming more interesting by the minute. Spectacular work.
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Speaking of giant hoo-haas:
(http://www.beagle-it.com/website_files/pics/MGSM_small.gif)
I always wondered why nobody ever said anything but my uni's logo, but there's something odd going on there...
I hope you do finish it Jim! Looks great so far!
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My it is tall, no unlike it's creator.... :D
It's looking peachy ;D
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Like something taken right out of Discworld. I love it.
Yeah best description i could give it. But it does look amazing..
No complaints of LoS from that one i'd say.
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Very neat work on the timber :-* :-*
Look forward to seeing it finished even if it is after Friday :'(
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Very neat work on the timber :-* :-*
Look forward to seeing it finished even if it is after Friday :'(
*cracks whip* Get a move on, JB, you slacker! You have a whole day and change to spend on it. There are prizes to win!
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Wow, we should totally have a subcontest for "didn't finish on time for interesting reasons".
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Right then, it's not looking likely that I'll finish for Friday 11:59 but I'll keep going as I'm enjoying it :D
Hope so 'cause it's looking really super! :-*
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A shame that you probably won't be finished for the competition but it's still a build i'll be following, it's looking really impressive in that latest shot. :)
Haarken
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Well, it's not going to happen :( but...
I've had a few more ideas for it :D One being another smaller tower on the very top with a ladder to get to it and some sort of access into the main roof from the higher balcony :D :D
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6644.jpg)
My favorite area so far but I've run out of tiles :(
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6645.jpg)
Spiral staircase going down, down, down...
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6646.jpg)
Rough idea for the ladder
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6647.jpg)
The whole tower from one angle (bearing in mind there is still a roof to go on the top :D )
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6648.jpg)
And from another angle, I think the previous one is the better view.
I think I'm going to buy one of the GW plastic buildings and pinch the windows out of it as I quite like them (and several of the kits already that have been mangled into something new).
I'm actually really looking forward to painting this one :D
cheers
James
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Wow! :o
You know, Zvezda make a castle and they sell the windows and doors separately, too. They don't quite fit into the same style as the GW ones but it might be worth a look!
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I am glad you're going to finishe it because it looks spectacular and I look forward to seeing the finished piece :o
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Do I spot a "textured shit" box in your room there?
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Hey there's a flying boat in the photos too!
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Oh no a wizards tower!
I just read you post, and I was planning a wizards tower, the trouble is... yours is looking awesome! :-* :'(
I will have to settle with a wizards hovel!
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:o That is looking awesome........ 8)
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You know size isn't everything..... ;)
Its inspired lunacy adding he extra tower, I wouldn't fancy the climb up the exposed staircase and then finally the ladder. Can't wait to see it in the flesh ;D
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Thanks for the encouragement chaps :) :)
Do I spot a "textured shit" box in your room there?
Yes you do, I also have 'Vaneer shit' 'Card shit' 'Foamcore shit' 'Odd shit' and 'Plain shit' boxes to go with it ;D :D
I had a quick shufty at the Zvezda windows but I'm going with the GW ones :)
You know size isn't everything..... ;)
Oh I don't know ;D
cheers
James
*slight edit for bad English*
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That is truly insane! o_o
I love it!
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It got bigger again :o :o :o
Looking great :-* :-* :-*
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Have done some more work on it this evening. The main roof is just about done, only details to add to it and then to carry on with the upper floors.
I've decided to get rid of the wooden spiral staircase as it wasn't going to fit well with the roof so there'll just be a balcony with tellyscoops on it instead :)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6718.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6717.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF6716.jpg)
cheers
James
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Another case of illegal building extensions. When your local council sees that, they'll have puppies. ;)
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Ha ha! Go Jim, go! That's a really stunning bit of scenery. I hope we'll be seeing at least one dragon flying past it... (that's what I imagine anyway).
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Good God Jim, your workshop is a disaster... :o
But the tower looks jolly good! :)
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Wow, this is looking stunnning. Love your stuff in the background as well!
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Bed is for wimps ;)
Looking brilliant. I'd have voted for it :)
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Jim,
That is just.... welll..... a silly amount of stuff on a CD! lol
Brilliant work as usual and I expect to see more bags under your eyes as you give it a lick of paint mon ami :).
darrell.
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Thanks muchly chaps :)
I have now tided my desk and in a short I'll be doing some more :D
cheers
James
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Looking fantastic, keep up the great work I can't wait to see more.
Haarken
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masterpiece!
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Brilliant! A fantastic scenery job :-*
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Great work Jim.
Roof is looking great :-* :-*
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It is an awe inspiring bit of construction. Quite brave perching minis that high up gives me vertigo just looking at it.
Now, having built a wizard's tower the obvious question presents itself. Will you now build something that resembles a wizard's sleeve? ;)
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Well, this has been sat on the pedal bin for a long time so I thought to do a bit more on it.
Not far off now for the undercoat, got a couple of doors to put on the lower balcony, finish the very top roof and put some sort of observatory on the second highest roof, a door frame around the upper balcony floor and some little finishing bits and I can paint the hell out of it :D
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF7078.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF7080.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF7081.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF7083.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF7082.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF7084.jpg)
The photos are taken from the bottom up :)
cheers
James
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Great stuff :-* :-* :-*
Lovely details.
Where are the post for the railing from?
Have you put electricity in it? In the first picture it looks like the light is working?
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great execution of a an in-feasibly tall chaotic and rambling tower - love it.
Can you take a few pictures with the camera turned 90 degrees though so we can see the full length of it?
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Thanks chaps :)
@ Colin - The post are Japanese cocktail sticks that have a different top to our normal ones and the sun was shining on that particular bit lol Looking at it again it looks almost photoshopped :)
@ Brandlin - I took one but it's a bit dark, I'll post it anyway :)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/DSCF7085.jpg)
cheers
James
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Looks great. :-* I particularly like the steps and rope balustrade. 8)
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Superb stuff old chap :-*. Cant wait to see the box you're going to store it in.
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Looking great,but remember size isn't everything :D
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a truly maginificent piece of terrain,
apparently size has a lot to do with it ;)
dodge
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Ah, dark we can cope with... but you really must stop shooting into the light...
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_RRKBhA-2I4w/TSn3POhznWI/AAAAAAAADOE/pfguDCOIfHg/madtower.jpg)
thanks for the pic - looking impressive - as does the half timbered house at the back on the windowsill.
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VERY, VERY WELL DONE! As a tall building nut, I am admittedly prejudiced; however, that is a tower that Dave Andrews would be proud of. I live to see it painted.
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Thanks muchly chaps :)
That looks alright what you've done there Brandlin 8)
Cant wait to see the box you're going to store it in.
Neither can I lol
Lots to do at work this week so probably not another update until the weekend :(
cheers
James
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Superb stuff old chap :-*. Cant wait to see the box you're going to store it in.
It probably will be labeled tower shit then I imagine ;) :D :-*
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Would love to see this painted, I have started my own inspired by this magnificent piece.
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=26453.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=26453.0)
I am not in the same league as Jimbibbly, to be fair probably not even the same game, but you need to start somewhere!
Thanks for the inspiration anyway Jim! :-*
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Wow! Sum how missed this thread, that is one impressive building!
I'm suffering from tower envy!
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wow, it is becoming taller and taller!!!
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Oh lordy, can wait to see some colour on that after Salute :-*
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Oh lordy, can wait to see some colour on that after Salute :-*
want to see some colour on that AT Salute :D
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You'll see it with colour at Salute if you are going Janner? I'll give you a bell later today.
cheers
James
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Aha, SI beat me to it :D
cheers
James
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You'll see it with colour at Salute if you are going Janner? I'll give you a bell later today.
cheers
James
Sorry, no definately in Tallinn that weekend :-[
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ok, its after salute....
nudge nudge
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Yes, please, a finished color shot?? ;)
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*sigh* ;)
Assuming I don't get home from work at 23:00 for the rest of the week including the weekend (bloody architects >:( ) then it might get some colour on it soon...
cheers
James
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great project..can't wait to see it and the carry case you make for it..!
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Jesus Jones :o I've only just found this
As it happens I was looking for tips on making buildings......
But I was actually looking for something a bit more conventional lol
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Well, it has been a long time and after the nudges and prods to get it finished I've finally made a start on doing just that :D
It took me a while to find what I wanted for the top and the photos below should show what I mean.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Empire%20terrain%20and%20scenery/DSCF9430.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Empire%20terrain%20and%20scenery/DSCF9434.jpg)
There's still a bit more detailing and finishing off to do but the end is in sight :o
Just for the record, it stands at 1005mm high (give or take a mil or two ;D )
Better, more finished photos to follow soon :)
cheers
James
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:o :o :o
Bloody hell!!!
That is seriously impressive!
I have know idea where I would store something as HUGE as that...........maybe in the garden!
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He's mad you know. ;)
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He's mad you know. ;)
Just don't say that out loud. :)
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VERY, VERY COOL...& it just gets more so with each update.
He's mad you know. ;)
...just avoid eye contact.
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Colour me impressed. :o :o :o
Ok the masses will still need Mr Gates or Mr Branson to deliver on the promise of cheap space travel but that really is bloody marvellous and I'm not a fantasy fan.
Given the skills of Mr Bibbly and his capacity to take on such challenges, I think we can grateful that last years comp was not build something that looks like a wizard's sleeve'. ;)
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Now that's an eerie eyrie if I ever saw one. :o
Not even in my wildest Flintloque days would I have embarked on such a dazzling display of madness/genius (delete as applicable).
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Well James is a tall fellow... It's only right that he should build tall models ;)
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Hells bells, man! It looks like a very passable version of the Tower of Arts, Unseen University, Ankh Morpork, Discworld, it that is familiar to you.
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Wow!!! Nice work Jim :-* :-* :-*
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Looking great! Your room looks like a treasure trove as well!
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I'm seriously stealing the tower idea. :-*
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Thanks for the encouragement chaps :)
Well, it's done (sans paint of course) and I'll post up pictures tomorrow before putting a coat of primer on it...
Then it's down to the long job of painting it ::) lol
cheers
James
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promises, promises ;)
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promises, promises ;)
Smart arse ;D
'Tis now the first and as promised, the photos of the final constructed tower. It now has a coat of black primer on it and it will get paint on it soon enough ;)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Empire%20terrain%20and%20scenery/DSCF9440.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Empire%20terrain%20and%20scenery/DSCF9438.jpg)
Again, not the best images but photographing something this big is difficult at best. When the weather clears up tomorrow (hopefully) I'll go out in the garden and take some out there with the primer coat on :)
cheers
James
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Looking forward to seeing the finished photos, now what were we talking about on Friday night... ;) lol
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Now we are talking - oh, can I have one of those balls you've used for the 'lightening rod'?
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now what were we talking about on Friday night... ;) lol
Nothing untoward or remotely amusing...
oh, can I have one of those balls you've used for the 'lightening rod'?
If you're a good boy ;D
cheers
James
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Nothing untoward or remotely amusing...
cheers
James
Ooooooh I dunno... ;) lol
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Aha! The first bit of paint is on! The wood is complete and the primer for the main stucco is on as well...
;D To those of little faith (me included lol )
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Empire%20terrain%20and%20scenery/DSCF9709.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Empire%20terrain%20and%20scenery/DSCF9710.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Empire%20terrain%20and%20scenery/DSCF9711.jpg)
Still a fair amount to do but I'm enjoying it at the moment. I'll be happy when it comes to the weathering stage as I know that'll be near the finish.
cheers
James
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It's got paint on it!!! :o :o Did you have to wipe the dust off first?? ;) :D
Only kidding Jim, it's looking brilliant! :-* I glad to see some paint on this bad boy!
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:o :o Did you have to wipe the dust off first?? ;) :D
Oh so much lol ;)
cheers
James
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Brilliant,it's been worth the wait :)
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You know this will not pass as Nottingham Castle, right? ;)
:D
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About time... ;) lol
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You know this will not pass as Nottingham Castle, right? ;)
:D
Won't pass as Elephant & Castle either but who cares, 'tis a wondrous sight and the best use of 2 dozen loo rolls that I've seen in a dog's age.
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IT LIVES
Erm, .. Greetings
wow, I mean WOW. I remember seeing the tower idea in the first stages and then forgot about the whole thing. Until today. Today, after the whole pages and looking at the last pictures I'm sooo in love with that wizard-tower-on-a-cd that I will steal the idea one of these days.
My, what an amazing job. Now on to finish it, sir. So that we others can shamelessly leech. ;D :P lol
Jo
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Wonderful, James, just wonderful!
Now, please, either damn well finish it or hide it from me forevermore!
This is not helpful. I am supposed to be doing other stuff and you go and show me something like this.
It is making me want to build more fantasy scenery. ;D
I am assuming this is fantasy and the people in the 'Right Royal Borough' dont actually live in these things.......
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Go Gimbo Go! ;D
Still can't hardly believe that thing can actually stand on that base without toppling... o_o
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When it's done, I'm going to bring it in to work as we have a better photo set up than at home :D
cheers
James
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When it's done, I'm going to bring it in to work as we have a better photo set up than at home :D
cheers
James
Hah! Confirmed my pet theory. You're actually going to flog it to an oil sheikh in Dubai as their next insane hotel/cum shopping mall project.
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This build looks fantastic. I'm really looking forward to seeing the completed piece.
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Bit short though innit?
:D
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Bit short though innit?
Definitely a Hazard To Navigation, towering over those puny flight stands we use in games.
Dragonrider, beware! lol
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Well, I've done some more on this but I'm waiting for a new SD card for my camera, hopefully it'll be here tomorrow :D
cheers
James
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Any updates on this? :D
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lol lol
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Seriously, get a faster SD card supplier.
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Seriously, get a faster SD card supplier.
lol
This could be fun!
lol
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Not quite sure how I missed this mate! Unreal! :-* :-*
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
lol
cheers
James
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Can you hear that?
That is the sound of tumbleweed rolling past a wizards tower.......
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lol
(Quickly locks his north pacific thread)
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Can you hear that?
That is the sound of tumbleweed rolling past a wizards tower.......
It is painted tumbleweed, or just undercoated? lol
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Can you hear that?
That is the sound of tumbleweed rolling past a wizards tower.......
and getting caught up in the Garden of Morr... ;)
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Right!
For all the nay sayers, here it is with the start of the proper painting, it needs a bit or repair work here and there but no biggy really.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/B87795FE-C29C-48F4-9D63-D44D8111766F_zpsgx3pjbyh.jpg)
I'm painting the roofs at the moment and will touch up the wood when that's done. After that will be the wall panels and then the details. Growies to follow after weathering.
If you're all well behaved I might post again this year ;D
;)
cheers
James
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lol
Looking good, mate.
Only heckling as we want to see it finished....ya do know that dontch?
;)
and getting caught up in the Garden of Morr... ;)
lol
Touche!
(Although I do have it with me at work and will do a little more later...... ;)).
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At least there are some doors. ;)
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Still looking damn fine, mate! :-*
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Only just come across this thread, you're going to need one hell of a big chess board once you get all the other pieces done.
That is one impressive tower.
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I'm painting the roofs at the moment and will touch up the wood when that's done.
Dirty boy. ::) lol
Looking good James, nice to see some progress on this. :D
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Thanks chaps lol
Got the main colours on now :)
Blurry pictures as always, weathering and details tomorrow ;)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/0ABB0480-7C1F-4ED5-B2F3-EA39D9E40096_zpswlwvxwnw.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/7A77094C-0410-4D3B-A076-409B35BDF859_zpsfvvj5f0k.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/853FA24A-4825-48C3-8D49-38FDAF10C27F_zpsdyonahwa.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/900E3A64-1F9F-4C49-81A6-8610AD5F42D5_zpssidisdat.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/4EC5E813-A4EA-405E-AD2E-7299747F9FD5_zpsdusii9mk.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/3CA41EC3-AFED-4CEC-AAFD-9690A3F0E6C0_zpsbu9ygj5u.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/35979836-4826-4192-9341-179B0B68B337_zpssjf6bgv2.jpg)
cheers
James
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Looks really good. Also looks like it defies physics. Which is suitable for a wizards tower.
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That looks fantastic! A very organic and unusual architecture. As if the wizard adds an extension up whenever he needs more space. Perhaps to save on his tithe? :D
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Looks amazing James. That is quite an effort! :o
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Wow that's awesome... puts my pringle tower to shame lol
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Bloody brilliant, mate.
:-* :-*
See, it can be nice when people nag you into doing something!
:D
Well done, mate.
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Lovely! :-*
Now, if you just could collect some old school citadel to bring this piece to perfection ;)
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Many thanks again chaps :)
It's a relief to get it on the road to completion lol
Now, if you just could collect some old school citadel to bring this piece to perfection ;)
Got loads and loads :D
See, it can be nice when people nag you into doing something!
:D
Sometimes ;)
cheers
James
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Given the length if time you're taking, am I right in thinking those cobwebs are real?
lol lol lol
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Stunning job :-* :-* :-*
Love all the little detailing
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KAAAWW! Thats a big-un! :-* :-*
You know what they say about men with big towers....
They need a large space to store them. ;D lol lol
It's nice to see it out of storage and getting some attention. Because its a very interesting build, and it will be fantastic when finished. You can always stick Merlin in it for your Nottingham gaming, or Maid Marion for some Rappunsel style action.
Cheers
Matt
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A truly amazing creation, however I still harbour my suspicions that this is where Mr Bibbly's professional and personal lives have blurred. I reckon this is the design for the next major hotel in Dubai. Time will tell of course.
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Amazing! :o
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An Utterly beautiful model :-*
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Gentlemen, thank you once again :)
Given the length if time you're taking, am I right in thinking those cobwebs are real?
lol lol lol
To be honest, it did take me about half an hour to clean it off on Friday lol
Hope fully finished today :o
cheers
James
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Hope fully finished today :o
And then you can send it to me!
It would look great in the middle of Krappefortt.
:D
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That is WONDROUS to behold, BEAUTIFUL, & INSPIRING...FANTASTICALLY WELL DONE!
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And then you can send it to me!
It would look great in the middle of Krappefortt.
:D
He has a point ::)
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He may have a point over 1m high ;)
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An amazing piece of work!
:-*
I wish I had a fraction of your skills.
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I think with a little imagination he could have made it taller... :)
Great work, btw... :-*
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Truly it is a real Tower of Art. :D
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And then you can send it to me!
It would look great in the middle of Krappefortt.
:D
I agree!
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It's a stunning piece of work, Jim, but the competition is over since way, way back then, you know...?
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Really wonderful. I'd love to say that this is something I will copy, but unfortunately I just don't have that kind of talent, but I well steal an idea or two. This is just great! Richard
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Nice to see the big boy finally done.......and the tower too! ;)
That beast is cracking Jim! :o :o 8)
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Just caught up on this, amazing, bonkers! o_o lol
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So... what's next? Do we hassle him about that stalled Dogs of War Empire army?
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How about the independent Ludus he was working on way back when? ;)
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Many, many thanks chaps :)
The bronze/copper base coat is done on the bits that needed it and if I have time tomorrow I'll look at the bits that need repairing.
How about the independent Ludus he was working on way back when? ;)
There'll be an almost complete update in a day or two :)
It's a stunning piece of work, Jim, but the competition is over since way, way back then, you know...?
I guessed ;)
So... what's next? Do we hassle him about that stalled Dogs of War Empire army?
If you like, but I might not listen lol
cheers
James
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What fantastic stuff...this is why people log into Lead Adventure. :)
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What fantastic stuff...this is why people log into Lead Adventure. :)
To abuse James you mean? lol lol lol
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To abuse James you mean? lol lol lol
lol lol lol
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Amazing and fantastic!
I would love to knock that over in a game!
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Amazing and fantastic!
I would love to knock that over in a game!
If its anything like his NEF's it would not take much effort ;D lol
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Wow :-* That was worth the wait!
I like the whimsical nature, you should do more like this.
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Amazing and fantastic!
I would love to knock that over in a game!
Just try it ;D ;D
If its anything like his NEF's it would not take much effort ;D lol
Probably not ::)
Wow :-* That was worth the wait!
I like the whimsical nature, you should do more like this.
Got to finish this one first lol
Might have a look at it this week :?
cheers
James
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Fantastic piece of craftmanship, James. Very lovely. :-*
And such a great start of your fantasy town ... 8)
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And such a great start of your fantasy town ... 8)
I wonder if I might be able to help you with that?
http://brandlin.blogspot.co.uk/p/store.html#!/~/category/id=329269&offset=0&sort=normal
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I wonder if I might be able to help you with that?
http://brandlin.blogspot.co.uk/p/store.html#!/~/category/id=329269&offset=0&sort=normal
All items seem to be out of stock :( Or is it possible that you might do some new ones? :)
And James, when are you donating this to Mason? We're all waiting for that confirmation ;)
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Lovely work as always. I can see my gnome wizard taking up residence.
Congrats again.
Helen
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Incredible, Jim, one just has to love it :-*
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Its amazing, I just wish I could cut and build with such straight lines!
Fabulous work, very impressed.
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No need to finish it, I'll take it like this and finish the last painting details myself. :-*
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Thanks again chaps :)
I'm afraid I'll be finishing this one and keeping it ;)
cheers
James
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A fantastic model, thank you for posting images of the work-in-progress.
Tony
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I'm afraid I'll be finishing this one and keeping it ;)
I'll meet you halfway, you can finish it and then send it. :)
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I'll meet you halfway, you can finish it and then send it. :)
Yeah....via Sarf London.
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I saw it last night for real. :D
Its not all that, you really wouldn't want it, honest you wouldn't. ;)
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I saw it last night for real. :D
Its not all that, you really wouldn't want it, honest you wouldn't. ;)
Yeah, but you could only see some of it from down there.
I have heard it looks better looking down on it.
:D
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He's not been on the photoshop again :o
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Really like this. Similar to an idea I have and hope to do someday, though not nearly as high.
I don't game but have a humor category idea, a dilapidated Wizard's Tower, surrounded by a dried up moat (with moat monster skeleton in it) and a Realtor trying to explain what a great fixer upper it is.
There will be a hole in the wall/roof and peering in you will see an incomplete pentagram, hence, cause of the hole.
Been trying to come up with an idea for the tower's look and may borrow some of this build.
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Thanks for dragging this out of the depths again ::) lol lol
It will be complete *waves hand mysteriously at the audience* o_o
cheers
James
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Thanks for dragging this out of the depths again ::) lol lol
It will be complete *waves hand mysteriously at the audience* o_o
cheers
James
I thought it was complete? Or did I miss something?
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I thought it was complete? Or did I miss something?
Same here... what's left to do?
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It got a massive update around December 2013, but Bibbles is still pushing on with it:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=21826.msg734662#msg734662
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Excellent work as per usual James :-* :-* :-*
Will it serve a function in a game or was it just for fun? (sorry, I don't have the time to read through all the posts)
Darrell.