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Title: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: Sangennaru on 11 July 2014, 05:30:11 AM
Ok, that's the second one i make. The first one was a great success (http://www.thelazyforger.com/sculpting-portfolio/cobblestone-section/), and they have been eventually purchased by Intergalactic Games.

Now, i had a precise commission from Fenris Games, and i decided to do something more... elaborated. Firstly, i studied a edge pattern in order to have some modular pieces that could be used in both directions, to increase the variability. Then, i cut a laser shape to make a first plaster body to sculpt with. That increased my precision a lot, although nothing of the final piece is actually laser cut.

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cobbleBig-1.jpg)

There will be several bodies, although i still haven't decided if i will have to re-sculpt them or if i will start from the one i've got making copies and working with them adding manholes and grates. In any case, there will be edges, that could be used as walkways as well, of course.


(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cobbleBig-2.jpg)

Comments are extremely welcome, expecially because the project is still wip!

Thanks,

Jack
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone WIP
Post by: snitcythedog on 11 July 2014, 08:07:49 AM
Well executed as always with nice variation in size height of the cobbles.  Is this intended to be a single resin/plaster cast or will it be sold as a mold?  If it is a single piece then I think you have hit the nail on the head.  If they are intending to sell a mold then making smaller sections of cobble would be more ideal.  My two cents.
Snitchy sends.
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone WIP
Post by: Atheling on 11 July 2014, 11:39:51 AM
Excellent work!  8) 8) 8)

Darrell.
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone WIP
Post by: Sangennaru on 11 July 2014, 02:43:24 PM
thanks!

Well executed as always with nice variation in size height of the cobbles.  Is this intended to be a single resin/plaster cast or will it be sold as a mold?  If it is a single piece then I think you have hit the nail on the head.  If they are intending to sell a mold then making smaller sections of cobble would be more ideal.  My two cents.
Snitchy sends.

The tiles will be sold by Fenris Games, as resin components! Hopefully they will be cheap enough to make a full road for a game, or some areas for a table!

cheers
Jack
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone WIP
Post by: white knight on 11 July 2014, 03:19:26 PM
Great stuff, I can definitely see me stocking up on these for an IHMN, EOTD table.
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone WIP
Post by: cianty on 11 July 2014, 08:49:21 PM
Sign me up for a LOT of them (if affordable that is).

Your work is as usual excellent.
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone WIP
Post by: former user on 11 July 2014, 10:31:36 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone WIP
Post by: beefcake on 12 July 2014, 01:54:04 AM
They look great. You make some lovely stuff.
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone COMPLETED!
Post by: Sangennaru on 16 July 2014, 01:11:40 AM
Thanks guys! I've finally completed my task, the resin is ready to be shipped and i've cast some for myself.
(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cobbleroads-1.jpg)

I decided to make a short video to show all the possible configurations of the components!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pomPYN4iBD0

I know, that's crappy but that's my first one! :D

Cheers

Jack
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone COMPLETED!
Post by: Marine0846 on 16 July 2014, 01:55:16 AM
I like the look of the cobblestone.
Lots of uses for them.
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: FramFramson on 16 July 2014, 04:29:13 AM
Nice choice of music. lol
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: Sangennaru on 16 July 2014, 05:04:30 AM
i knew since i was born that one day i would have made a video using Scott Joplin's music.
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: Sangennaru on 16 July 2014, 04:01:52 PM
By the way, i was thinking to add a specific thread with only the video and in future the link of the fenris shop on LAF, but i really can't decide in what section.... there are definitely too many! :S
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: cianty on 16 July 2014, 08:44:05 PM
The cobblestone pieces turned out beautifully!

Can you give some measurements? What size is the middle piece exactly? How wide would a small road (only the end tiles) be and how wide a normal road (middle + 2 end tiles)?

Also, how many of the middle sections (no end tiles!) would I need to cover an area of 60cm x 60cm?
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: Sangennaru on 16 July 2014, 08:48:52 PM
hi there!

that's what i've calculated: The two edges joined together makes a 54mm road, while each line ofthe middle size is 120 x 58 mm. The standard road (edges and a center) should be around 115mm wide.

For one square meters around 148 central pieces are needed, according to my calculations. For a 60x60 that should be around 54 pieces. :)
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: cianty on 16 July 2014, 08:55:21 PM
Thanks for the quick reply!

Now let's see when they are available and how much they will cost...
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: Sangennaru on 23 July 2014, 03:10:16 PM
Here they are, on the Fenris webshop!

http://fenrisgames.com/shop#!/~/category/id=10186681&inview=product38918100&offset=0&sort=nameAsc

I've to say, i'm so proud! :)

(http://images-cdn.ecwid.com/images/1030101/236139898.jpg)

Tomorrow i'll try to put a better update, today i'm still visiting New York! :)

Cheers,
Jack
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: Wirelizard on 23 July 2014, 07:33:41 PM
Very cool!

I'd also missed that Fenris have rebuilt their online shop, the new website is both easier to navigate and prettier!

My gaming budget is nonexistent right now thanks to a long vacation but I'll keep the cobblestone stuff in mind for when the coffers refill...
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: FramFramson on 23 July 2014, 08:20:45 PM
Those look excellent!
Title: Re: Modular Cobblestone *now with a video*!
Post by: Sangennaru on 24 July 2014, 11:27:29 PM
Thanks! On the website there are several different options, from a single piece of road to a rather large section. However, what is not shown in that picture is that the gap between the modular parts, which is clearly visible in the picture, is pretty much identical to the gap between the other bricks. As long as you keep half a millimeter distance between the parts and fill with glue, that should give you a good continuity in the surface.

Of course, if you want to keep it modular even after the painting, you can't do that ^^

cheers
Jack