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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: Gluteus Maximus on May 15, 2011, 09:11:56 PM

Title: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on May 15, 2011, 09:11:56 PM: Chris Palmer - he of GASLIGHT fame - has done a tutorial on making these using cheap birdboxes:

http://onemoregamingproject.blogspot.com/

Probably of interest to all you talented folk who have converted your Kroot :)
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Dewbakuk on May 15, 2011, 11:00:07 PM: I don't like them, they look silly.

So Speaketh Dewbakuk, Prime of Parrotmen

(of course the fact that I never finished my village means it's still better than mine)
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Sterling Moose on May 16, 2011, 12:40:38 AM: Quote
I don't like them, they look silly.

Agreed.
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Conquistador on May 16, 2011, 03:17:25 AM: Okaaaay, but stereotypically derived. Maybe one of those african woven nesting structures...

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Chairface on May 16, 2011, 04:41:12 AM: But I'll be on the lookout for my village of Indominatable Gauls....
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Dr DeAth on May 16, 2011, 07:22:49 AM: Quote from: Sterling Moose on May 16, 2011, 12:40:38 AM
Agreed.

Agreed
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: The_Beast on May 16, 2011, 03:41:07 PM: I'm a big fan of Chris normally, but these did leave me a bit flat.

However, I've been chastened by seeing in person more than once, and I have hopes of that next month.

Doug
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Conquistador on May 16, 2011, 06:47:11 PM: There is that, let us know, please.

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on May 16, 2011, 09:22:39 PM: The point was the idea, not whether the execution was to peoples' taste. I reckon it's a good bit of lateral thinking and using similar methods and materials might produce LAF-standard terrain ;)

I'm loving the idea of seeing lots of little nest-like huts perched in Cytherian trees.......
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Froggy the Great on May 16, 2011, 09:34:32 PM: I'm thinking coconuts would be amazing with some sort of similar treatment.
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Bullshott on May 16, 2011, 10:12:36 PM: Quote from: Froggy the Great on May 16, 2011, 09:34:32 PM
I'm thinking coconuts would be amazing with some sort of similar treatment.

My wife hangs out coconut halved filled with suet based 'bird treats' in our garden. Must save the empty shells .... Yet another project ::)
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Conquistador on May 17, 2011, 11:23:48 AM: Quote from: Gluteus Maximus on May 16, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
The point was the idea, not whether the execution was to peoples' taste. I reckon it's a good bit of lateral thinking and using similar methods and materials might produce LAF-standard terrain ;)

I'm loving the idea of seeing lots of little nest-like huts perched in Cytherian trees.......

Point taken :) but the comments were pertinent.

Else, why not fishtanks for fishmen? ;D

Gracias,

Glenn
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on May 17, 2011, 11:37:59 AM: Quote from: Conquistador on May 17, 2011, 11:23:48 AM
Else, why not fishtanks for fishmen? ;D

lol lol

Even I could build a village full of those
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Nighthawk on May 17, 2011, 10:31:31 PM: I build scenery. So I know how frustrating it gets when you have an image in mind but you can't find the raw material. So when I see that someone has found a suitable product it helps with the old Grey matter up stairs. The idea is a great one. I just might have to take it and run with it.
Title: Re: Parrotmen Houses
Post by: Viper4Dan on May 22, 2011, 11:51:28 PM: For my Kroot/Parrotmen, I use the old 1/72 Scale Airfix Jungle Outpost Huts. You've got an elevated log platform with a wicker hut on it. I add 3-4 horizontal rows of plastic dowels/tubes as Bamboo logs to the base of the actual hut structure to give it a bit more height. Looks good and has more of a jungle nest feel to it.