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Title: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: roadskare63 on August 07, 2014, 03:52:02 PM

Hi all, new to the boards, but I have been working on a few whimsical ideas...
I think this tower could be used on many a different game table...I scaled it to 28mm.
It is scratch built from mostly card boards, foams, card stock and cork,
It is lighted from within by a flicker bulb t-light...
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/Tower1finDSCN0382_zps7a61bed3.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/Tower1finDSCN0382_zps7a61bed3.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/Tower1finDSCN0381_zpsfb37705f.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/Tower1finDSCN0381_zpsfb37705f.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower1finDSCN0376_zps16660f46.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower1finDSCN0376_zps16660f46.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/Tower1finDSCN0377_zps92637171.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/Tower1finDSCN0377_zps92637171.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/Tower1finDSCN0385_zps070b8097.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/Tower1finDSCN0385_zps070b8097.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/Tower1finDSCN0384_zps0bd90cce.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/Tower1finDSCN0384_zps0bd90cce.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower1wip_fin3_by_roadskare63-d7rv4bj_zps706f19a3.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower1wip_fin3_by_roadskare63-d7rv4bj_zps706f19a3.jpg.html)

It is a first time go at this type of build.
Let me know what y'all think...
cheers

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: von der Tann on August 07, 2014, 03:54:19 PM

Love it .. especially the light shining through the windows.

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: von Lucky on August 07, 2014, 11:53:18 PM

Love it and welcome.

It even comes with its own drawbridge!

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: eilif on August 08, 2014, 04:37:14 AM

Nice work. You really put your own touch on the classic Warhammer card tower.  Well done.

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: SotF on August 08, 2014, 04:48:17 AM

It's a great piece of work. I like a lot of the detail work there.

However, you might want to add a few shadows or a wash to the detail areas to bring out the stonework, and possibly use a couple other shades to alter the tone of the stones for a more natural look. At the moment, it's almost to uniform color wise with the stone.

Though, it's also possible that is an artifact of the camera you're using.

It's still something that looks good.

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: roadskare63 on August 08, 2014, 06:18:49 AM

Hey thanx guys!!
I appreciate the comments and the welcome!!
Ya SotF...I will probably add a little more to the stonework, but it is quite mottled...
just not well picked up by my little digi-cam.
Thanx again...
more to come with tower #2 soon!!
Cheers

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: beefcake on August 08, 2014, 06:22:17 AM

Looks great!

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: Andym on August 08, 2014, 07:38:36 AM

That's great! 8) What's your windows made from?

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on August 08, 2014, 09:32:13 AM

Welcome to LAF. Excellent piece to start your posting!

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: roadskare63 on August 08, 2014, 10:31:52 AM

Thank you Dozing dragon!!...
Andym, I used plastic needlepoint canvas sections...

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: Andym on August 08, 2014, 12:14:16 PM

Cheers Roadskare!

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: roadskare63 on August 17, 2014, 02:38:45 AM

OK!!...lol I think I fixed the/my photobucket screwup fixed!...

Here is tower#2...
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2wip06DSCN0345_zps0f3769c3.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2wip06DSCN0345_zps0f3769c3.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2wip207DSCN0346_zpsd99063db.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2wip207DSCN0346_zpsd99063db.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2a_by_roadskare63-d7vaol4_zps18880e68.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2a_by_roadskare63-d7vaol4_zps18880e68.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2b_by_roadskare63-d7vaokl_zps8243abc3.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2b_by_roadskare63-d7vaokl_zps8243abc3.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2_interior2_by_roadskare63-d7vaohq_zpsf1dda1fc.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2_interior2_by_roadskare63-d7vaohq_zpsf1dda1fc.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2_interior_by_roadskare63-d7vaoei_zps649bb386.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2_interior_by_roadskare63-d7vaoei_zps649bb386.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2_interior3_by_roadskare63-d7vaoiv_zps0f10adad.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2_interior3_by_roadskare63-d7vaoiv_zps0f10adad.jpg.html)

A close up of the scratch built furniture so far...bed needs a spread and pillows, and bookcase will get books!!
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2_furniture2_by_roadskare63-d7vaoli_zpsf1e04009.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2_furniture2_by_roadskare63-d7vaoli_zpsf1e04009.jpg.html)

This one is about complete except for needing a base built for it!

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: von Lucky on August 17, 2014, 09:08:30 AM

Nice detail. How'd you make the rug?

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: Captain Blood on August 17, 2014, 11:31:38 AM

Nice build  :)

May I make a suggestion? If you gave the finished tower exterior a liberal coat of ready-mixed filler / spackle, perhaps mixed with PVA for extra adhesion and flexibility, all over the whole thing, it would blend in the joints and sharp edges of the cut-out bricks and the different textures, and give a unified feel to the entire building.
Just a thought. Think it would make quite a difference :)

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: warburton on August 17, 2014, 11:46:49 AM

Nice work!

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: roadskare63 on August 18, 2014, 03:04:16 AM

Thanx warburton!!...

Captain Blood!!...That is an idea I had not thought about.....
These are my FIRST ever scratch built buildings...and i have posted them on a few different sites.....so I can get help and ideas from others better in the know...
A huge learning curve for me...thank you..
I have 2-3 more on my workbench...I will brick them up and try that spackle/pva method on one of those...if I do it right, yes I can see the benefits in being able to
cover up some flaws and such and give it more congruity!...
Thanx again y'all!!
Cheers!

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: roadskare63 on August 29, 2014, 01:42:37 AM

The latest for tower 2...
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2base-DSCN0403_zpsbac1b1e1.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2base-DSCN0403_zpsbac1b1e1.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2base-DSCN0402_zps92fd6bb2.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2base-DSCN0402_zps92fd6bb2.jpg.html)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2base-DSCN0404_zps34da5108.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2base-DSCN0404_zps34da5108.jpg.html)

Retractable draw plank at front door an ability to be lit up as well
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2baseremovablestepsforgameplay-DSCN0411_zpsa7a30b73.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2baseremovablestepsforgameplay-DSCN0411_zpsa7a30b73.jpg.html)

This shot shows ability to play donjon/cellar if opted to...might make a stretching rack and stocks!!
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2base-donjon_storageroom-DSCN0407_zpsba00e61d.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2base-donjon_storageroom-DSCN0407_zpsba00e61d.jpg.html)

I also made it so the steps could be to look realistic(ish)...or game playable for based figures...and ya, I had a little fun with separate "stones" in building the steps...
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk164/roadskare63/tower2baseremovablestepsforgameplay-DSCN0406_zps2c158fd9.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/roadskare63/media/tower2baseremovablestepsforgameplay-DSCN0406_zps2c158fd9.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: Blackwolf on August 29, 2014, 02:04:00 AM

Nice work :)

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: Metternich on August 29, 2014, 02:19:09 AM

Very effective piece of scenery.

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: kidterminal on August 29, 2014, 04:25:05 PM

The playable options on the piece are very impressive its like a kid's playset.

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: Vermis on August 29, 2014, 08:22:51 PM

How'd I miss this? Nice work! I especially like the wee drawbridges, for some reason. :)

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: roadskare63 on August 29, 2014, 08:43:05 PM

Thanx guys!!!...All I can say is I'm having fun with these!!
Even the fiddly stuff is fun!! lol
 I have the tubes for two more towers like these...and I think I'll start on some curtain walls soon too!
ANY thoughts...critique are welcome!!

Title: Re: Tower house/Castle keep
Post by: Metternich on September 16, 2014, 10:49:38 PM

Would make an excellent border reiver's lair.