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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: OSHIROmodels on October 20, 2013, 09:02:40 AM

Title: Independent Ludus *2.2.14 Almost there*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 20, 2013, 09:02:40 AM
I'm making a small, round Ludus for one of our members (Axabrax) and here is the very limited start... Just the base for now  lol

I'll have the vast majority done during the week which is the external walls, pilasters etc.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Gladiators/Independent%20ludi/5B8F4CD2-26D0-43A4-9EDD-4567BA8448B2-2873-000002D9F804FB24_zps9cd185c4.jpg)

The arena is 12" across the inner circle and the hexes are 25mm across the flats. Please excuse the samurai in the centre, he's just for scale as I don't seem to have any 28mm gladiators for some reason  ::)

More to follow during the week  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Independent Ludus
Post by: Ray Earle on October 20, 2013, 11:02:24 AM
Nice.  :D

Looking forward to seeing how you go about this James, I've for as far as spraying the border edge on mine.  ::)
Title: Re: Independent Ludus
Post by: axabrax on October 29, 2013, 04:06:58 PM
Cool! Time to start painting!  :D
Title: Re: Independent Ludus
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 29, 2013, 04:55:20 PM
Should have some walls sorted tomorrow  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Independent Ludus
Post by: Furt on October 29, 2013, 07:26:08 PM
Looking really good - I like the look of that.  :)

Quote from: jimbibbly on October 29, 2013, 04:55:20 PM
Should have some walls sorted tomorrow  :)


Interested to see what you do there mate.
Title: Re: Independent Ludus
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 28, 2014, 02:15:41 AM
Looooong time coming but it's almost done and will be winging it's way to it's new owner next week  :)

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Gladiators/Independent%20ludi/47F21332-7A3B-4D24-8168-A33D159D491C_zpsfjgcnpkl.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Gladiators/Independent%20ludi/CE785473-BEE9-4D50-A7C3-49E0EAFE4DDD_zpssnouxlpt.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Gladiators/Independent%20ludi/D4CBBC8E-81EF-4996-8CA1-59D3ECBFEEC5_zpsovznc54m.jpg)

Just got finish off the spectator stand and paint the outside. Got some spiked palus and a couple of floor grates as well on normal bases which I'll take some photos of before it goes.

The figure is a 40mm gladiator but it will look fine for 28's also  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: Justin Buck on January 28, 2014, 03:09:34 AM
That looks great! 
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: Elbows on January 28, 2014, 04:52:30 AM
Yep, looks fantastic.  Curious what rules he's using if they don't require hexes...that's...UNPOSSIBLE.  lol
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: Ray Earle on January 28, 2014, 06:14:34 AM
Bloody lovely work James.

You can just about make out the hexes on the arena floor in the photos. Very subtle.  :D
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on January 28, 2014, 07:20:25 AM
That's looking really good, Jim, well done.
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: Malamute on January 28, 2014, 08:39:32 AM
Great stuff ;D
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: H.M.Stanley on January 28, 2014, 08:44:47 AM
Wow!! I left mine at the Hex/unwalled stage ...
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on January 28, 2014, 08:56:38 AM
Many thanks chaps  :)

The hexes are a bit to subtle to my mind so I'll cut out a stencil and lightly spray the hex edges on. It'll still be subtle but you will be able to make all of them out  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: Andym on January 28, 2014, 09:53:19 AM
That's fecking ACE!! :o 8) :-*

So...are we bringing our own gladiators to BLAM this year?
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: Furt on January 28, 2014, 09:53:38 AM
Awesome!! That portico in particular looks brilliant.  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: Mad Doc Morris on January 28, 2014, 10:09:34 AM
That's some impressive craftsmanship! Please do tell where you got these statuettes from.
Now I want to bin my humble biscuit tin.* Can only quibble over the lack of a second entrance/exit. :P

*Rhymes just happened.
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: Oldben1 on January 28, 2014, 12:52:07 PM
Your build really separates the men from the boys.  That's beautiful!  I am really awestruck!
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *28.1.14 nearly done*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 02, 2014, 08:01:21 PM
Many thanks gents  :)

Almost there now. Spiked palus need the paint finishing and a couple of grates for the floor.

The balcony is removeable for transportation but will latch on anywhere around the perimeter.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Gladiators/Independent%20ludi/36760771-627B-4DED-8D09-D62FB273EAF1_zpsgkguv4t4.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Gladiators/Independent%20ludi/143BD94F-A1EB-4CED-9283-DAEDABAC2C7E_zpsyt34fjyi.jpg)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *2.2.14 Almost there*
Post by: raif on February 03, 2014, 03:06:21 PM
Stumning! How can i get this roundbase with the hexfields?
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *2.2.14 Almost there*
Post by: Ray Earle on February 03, 2014, 03:08:56 PM
Bloody lovely James.  :D
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *2.2.14 Almost there*
Post by: Furt on February 03, 2014, 07:57:20 PM
Yup, this one is a beauty!  :-* The balcony is the icing on the cake.

Gearing up for mass production James?  ;)
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *2.2.14 Almost there*
Post by: Elk101 on February 03, 2014, 08:39:06 PM
That is very nice indeed. Top skills once more. You should do this for a living you know  :D
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *2.2.14 Almost there*
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 03, 2014, 09:04:12 PM
Thanks chaps  :)

Quote from: Furt on February 03, 2014, 07:57:20 PM
Gearing up for mass production James?  ;)

'Fraid not mate  :(

Quote from: raif on February 03, 2014, 03:06:21 PM
Stumning! How can i get this roundbase with the hexfields?

Drop me a pm in a week or so and I'll sort you one out  :)

Quote from: Elk101 on February 03, 2014, 08:39:06 PM
You should do this for a living you know  :D

 ;D ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Independent Ludus *2.2.14 Almost there*
Post by: Mindenbrush on February 05, 2014, 03:01:40 PM
Some excellent ideas to "borrow" for my arena  :) :) :) :)