Excellent, some of your best work yet - the evenness of the finish, and the brightness of the blue. Great work ;)
What another project :o :o :o
You are mad :D
I'm looking forward to the caves! ;)
(There will be caves, won't there? And a tunnel? From the beach to the inn via the churchyard? ;))
Nice looking forward to seeing it come to life , some of the best people live in Dorset don't you know :D
I'm looking forward to the caves! ;)
(There will be caves, won't there? And a tunnel? From the beach to the inn via the churchyard? ;))
Sadly not, can't make it this year. I am quite disappointed but can't do anything about it.
Aiming for next year at this point.
Lovely jubbly 8)
So what happens in Dorset in the 1700's?
So what happens in Dorset in the 1700'sStays in Dorset in the 1700's
These photos are strangely familiar. ::)
:D
So these boards will be for somekind of smuggling related skirmish game?
I have fancied making a board with a smuggling theme, using Foundry 18th century civvies but alas, no time, no space.
Will there be a toll house for smugglers to break into to get their contraband back? Lighthouse perched high atop of cliffs and such?
Very clever James. Actually looks like Dorset heathland. Now for the caves! ;)
where are you storing all this stuff?
Can't wait to see what you do with the cliffs. Living on Portland, The best part of Dorset, I'd love to see some caves and cliffs like those on the island.
It reminds me of Diablo 1, all good dungeon crawlers start with church, then catacombs, then caves, then hell itself. You going that far?
Love the wine cellar!
Having those stairs lead out to the cliff edge is a little bit of an OH&S issue.
Going to use any cork for those cliff faces, Jim?
Too high now.
Will the caves lead to select locations on the board? I'm looking forward to seeing the lighthouse.
I can't wait to see the hand crafted sea shells in 28mm...
Does this mean, James, that the other terrain boards will now need to be raised up to the same level as the top of the cliffs? :)
Nick is going to prop them up as he's about the right height lol
That's a great sculpture. And a lot of blue foam. Must have cost you a packet...
Just curious, how expensive it is over there? Here quite cheap as one brand is called Finnfoam so a local product and used extensively on constructions sites due to our winter weather and all that.
It comes in boxes of 600mm x 600mm sheets at approx £64 including delivery, the number of sheets depends on thickness and it based on a total thickness of 300mm - so 6 x 50mm sheets or 30 x 10mm sheets.
Here 5 sheets of 50mm thick 2500mm x 600mm costs 43€ / ~£34.5
I wonder what the postage to the UK would be? lol
Nick is going to prop them up as he's about the right height lol
Taken the day off today as I had to work all night Tuesday through to Wednesday lunchtime and I'm fucked :(
How many shades of grey will you need James? ;) 50? lol lol lol
Looking good ya mad bugger, cutting all that on no sleep. o_o Keep at it!
Airbrush for the paint?
Will there be a little pub involved, maybe like the Square and Compass in Worth Maltravers.... ah good days! :D
Is this going to be ready for BLAM?
The very antithesis of craptastic... :D
The very antithesis of craptastic... :D
lol
The very antithesis of craptastic... :D
Some of the cracks look a little fine, but maybe that's just the photo? They're not going to fill in once you add filler/paint will they? I'd hate to see you put in so much work only to have it wiped out at the next stage!
But also that castle... :D
My carving is not so beautifull as yours but...
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=67639.30
Brilliant James! ! Another great project to follow avidly! ! That's some great texture being created there!
I see that you fixed that rock too.
Good man.
:D
I see that you fixed that rock too.
Good man.
:D
lol lol lol hahahahahaha lol lol lol, just a small rattle of James's cage. ;)
Makes my trusty cork cliffery look decidedly inadequate.
And Thank You very much for my rock.
:D
You know where it's going don't you >:D
cheers
James
Between a rock and an arse place?
Are you planning on air brushing a few more colours through there before you highlight? Going by your reference pics mate, it'd look good with a few more shades, then bring it together with a dry brush over top.
Tech question: I've never used blue foam but I'm thinking about building some hills with it. What do you use as the primer/ sealer?
The thing I actually like best is the way you've trowelled the 'sand' onto the beach. So it looks like real wet sand marked by the receding tide. It's a lovely, subtle touch. Most people would have made a perfectly smooth, sandy beach. But you, sir, have once again, proved your quality and brilliant eye for detail. I salute you. Again. Clever bastard.
You know where it's going don't you >:D
Actually (and I hate to do this), that's not the final coat. It was just splodged on and is waiting to be sanded for a coat of fine sand...
Never mind eh ;)
cheers
James
Ah James, it was irony, dear fellow ;)
Actually, I wasn't sure whether it was intentional genius or just accidental spatula marks... lol
are lidl selling paint spray machines?
I have a rock for you as well >:D >:D
ta... :)
How will you be covering the tower shaped hole for the game?
Steve, question for you. Castles had plastered walls, what about smaller churches and chapels?
cheers
James
What is the boat, mortar?
Could be the lighting, but the cliffs look a bit too dark for the Jurassic coast, James.
Could be the lighting, but the cliffs look a bit too dark for the Jurassic coast, James.
but this game be set in darkest Dorset, you know?
I've just realised, you're going to have to reschedule this for Sunday as I'm not there Friday! :D I hope someone takes loads of photos, I really want to see the finished set up.
Now how about that castle? :D
How's it going to be gamed?
Like 'I did it all in shackled and bound while my evil employer held a whip to the bacon'?
What are you going to use on the water(ie varnish)? I of course have an interest ;) as on my own boards I used acrylic gloss,a few coats....Well probably a bit more than a few,sanded back each time; if you tint each layer get some nice depth,however I digress.
This is going better and better ... :-*
The best bit is this is on Sunday now! It's looking rather good.
Might even copy it for a very strange game I have in mind... Will pm you later on about this as well :)
I just cant help thinking that you must have banged your head once too often on those low Japanese doors, though.....ya mad bugger!
Are you going to get some doors on those toilet cubicles?
Gutted!
:-[
It is this weekend for BLAM???
So is your game this weekend to help you build and paint this beautiful beast? ;)
...an amazing impetus
Gutted!
:-[
Shit! I haven't looked here for some time but I'd expected you to be a lot longer in the process by now? :D
He must be one of those people who thrive under stress! He'll get it done,but he is Barmy!
Funny thing is my in-laws mentioned getting the doors cut higher in their house lol
No need to do the whole door, just a bit in the middle on hinges. That way it won't affect the aesthetics, just gives you a bibblyflap. :D
lol lol lol
I like that...a 'Bibblyflap'.... lol lol lol
I am going to submit it to the Oxford English Dictionary as a neologism :D
I am going to submit it to the Oxford English Dictionary as a neologism :D
There we go, it's been seconded, 'Bibblyflap' is now a thing! >:D
I am going to submit it to the Oxford English Dictionary as a neologism :D
Much better to submit this to Rogers Profanisaurus
Beautiful as expected! :-*
But can you tell us at least what happened?!?!?!? ???
How did the play go?
Had too leave before we could get a shot, maybe next year?
But can you tell us at least what happened?!?!?!? ???
I also second Colin, any chance if a game next year?
That was a great game in no little thanks to that bag of wine they call Ann Kearsaway!
but theres nowt worse that a fissure in your cleft :o
Just to prove I wasn't the only person painting just before their game!! ;)....
It is also nice to put a face to the name.
Now, get that castle finished! *whip crack*
I can't believe you've used the gladiator thumbs though Jim? I didn't realise they were multi-period.
Did you end up using the airbrush on those cliff faces?
It appears that Mama is cheating and looking in that mirror.
:o :o
Yep, and I still managed to lose the game lol
Yep, and I still managed to lose the game lol
AND get arrested!
BUT did they hang him?
And there's a picture floating around with an englishman trying to outdrink a dane. Now I've seen it all.
I did though ;Dlol
cheers
James
lots more photos on the blog - scroll down for smugglersGiles you have given the wrong name to your predator game on you blog.
(http://shedwars.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/blam-2014-photo-album-100-pictures.html)
So who generated the most Doubloons?
You should start selling these as kits. ;)
Funny, you're not the first to mention this lol
Got some primer on the customs house and made the 'scales' that go in front (information on these kindly supplied by the good Doctor of Death).
The first to show is a wip of a customs house, this particular one is based on the one on Poole, Dorset.
Brilliant as always - looking forward to Thursday's game even more now.
Good, have you written the scenario yet? :D
Will the steps have railings?
I am now going to bother you with a PM.
You bibblybotherer, you
That (so far) custom customs house is brilliant, you need to offer that as a kit to us mere mortals at some point. It would be perfect for newer periods as well and have many other uses besides the customs office.
Lovely work Jaibblyboo!
Are the window sills a separate laserclasercut "layer"?
Will the steps have railings?
Probably not :?
cheers
James
Very, very nice indeed. You're getting good at this.
Are you going to do the coat of arms thingy above the door?
I doubt it as he can't be bothered to do the railings either ::) lol
Yes, we wouldn't want him to think we were trying to ride him out of town on a rail.
;)
Spectacular build, as always!
I think that railings could be a crowning glory lol
Are you going to do the coat of arms thingy above the door?
Btw: is that mini with tankard in hand painted in your likeness?
Btw: is that mini with tankard in hand painted in your likeness?
Apparently the original customs house was burnt down and rebuilt in replica in 1813. The stairs were apparently based on the Guildhall. So says the English Heritage listing. The railings might not be original then.
Apparently the original customs house was burnt down and rebuilt in replica in 1813. The stairs were apparently based on the Guildhall. So says the English Heritage listing. The railings might not be original then.
What colours did you use on that one.
Lovely James. MDF or acrylic?
;)
Lovely James. MDF or acrylic?
Will there be backyards, outhouses etc attached to the bases later on? Would those be historically correct?
Although you...
Can go and sit on the naughty step >:D
Just threaten to take his balaclava away.
He will behave then.
:D
Whoops! I've realised they're probably flaps.
Are the interiors accesible as well? Or is that the reason for the whole no door handle thing?
You obviously are not contracted to the local Council.
:D
Is that perspex the clear ones are fashioned from?
You're really racing away with this! 8)
Nope, just the local estate agent lol
Awesome stuff mate - again crazy with the bricks - but awesome!! o_o
I am really beginning to suspect that this is all to do with your lack of lego sets as a kid.
You really wanted those likkal shiny bricks, didn't you?
I love a good thatch reveal. ;D
I love a good thatch reveal. ;D
Thatch? The keen eyed amongst us will know if you just grab a photo of Boris Johnson's head and photo shop it on to the building.
That is a few bricks isn't it. :?
Not finished yet!! ;)
...or were you just being cheeky? ;D
That brickwork has come out really well. :)
I feel a game coming on soon. "The Adventures of Paul Darke". ;) ;D
And his Caribbean wife, Desmonddrella Darke. Desmond for short lol
cheers
James
I thought he'd said it was a gag... now I'm confused! ;D o_o
A thatch roof on a smithy would be a disaster waiting to happen... ;)
But it still looks fabulous
Looking good mate. Very realistic layout....but if thats a giant footprint, where's the giant baby!?!?
Btw how does it tie in with the rest of the board? Are you going to have cliffs behind the houses the same height as your existing cliffs?
but if thats a giant footprint, where's the giant baby!?!?
Btw how does it tie in with the rest of the board? Are you going to have cliffs behind the houses the same height as your existing cliffs?
It's Nick's footprint, he decided to dance up and down on the table because it was going so well lol
It's Nick's footprint, he decided to dance up and down on the table because it was going so well lol
Nick is a very unforgiving task master...
These will be for Salute next year but they'll be done well before that (he says...).
Just needs awizards towerlighthouse.
Jesus, do you actually sleep James? :o lol
I meant to ask, you have a cut-away of what looks like the harbour wall, are you going to try some stormy waves crashing over it?
Unless of course the master wants it (which I'm hoping not), it'll be a nice, calm day in Dorset...
At the risk of sounding all gushy (damp and garrulous not George like) those buildings really are the dogs bollocks. They really look like they've been lifted from a photo and magicked onto that layout. Dead impressive those are.
Make sure you have some fishing boats, cranes and nets. ;)
Stupid question - why do you need to wheelbarrow a boulder around?
Looking good.
Stupid question - why do you need to wheelbarrow a boulder around?
But the 'pub' is next..... surely the 'inn'! :D
Stupid question - why do you need to wheelbarrow a boulder around?
Saw this in the flesh for the first time this afternoon and it really is a treat for the eyes.
Bloody brilliant, mate.
:-* :-* :-*
Even if it did mean getting fondled by a giant blind man in the process... :o :o
Saw this in the flesh for the first time this afternoon and it really is a treat for the eyes.
Bloody brilliant, mate.
:-* :-* :-*
Even if it did mean getting fondled by a giant blind man in the process... :o :o
On both accounts... ;)
You lucky, lucky bastard.
On both accounts... ;)
I understand it was the first time he didn't have to pay for the pleasure either. ;) :D
I understand it was the first time he didn't have to pay for the pleasure either. ;) :D
Saw this in the flesh for the first time this afternoon and it really is a treat for the eyes.
Bloody brilliant, mate.
:-* :-* :-*
Even if it did mean getting fondled by a giant blind man in the process... :o :o
:D Much fun was had ;D
I've also fixed the inn sign... >:D
cheers
James
What could have happened to the inn sign James? Did some ham fisted oaf break it?
The bastard!
:o
Lucky he's not here tomorrow or there'd be trouble >:D
Piccies of the game tomorrow as I'm too knackered now lol
Lucky he's not here tomorrow or there'd be trouble >:D
Piccies of the game tomorrow as I'm too knackered now lol
cheers
James
Were-terrier!!..........there-terrier!
Brilliant stuff! I'm gutted thats the second year I've missed playing on this!! :'(
So individual bricks seems to be a gateway drug to something even more bonkers. Gluing individual lentils!! ;D
Are you going to continue them on land or stop at the end of the quay?
Now you did remember to book the table at Salute this year, James? ;)
Now just waiting for the Dorset thatch roof made from noodles.....
Do rabbits eat dried lentils?
He's finally gone completely lentil. :)
lol ber-dum ching
I must admit I got the idea from 1/32-1/35 military modellers and some of the dioramas they do :)
cheers
James
Isn't that a lot more than you said you'd be doing?
You know what he is like once he gets started.....that castle began with just one brick, ya know.
;)
Yep, he clearly has too much time on his hands :D
And someone small has been around for a fitting too, by the looks of that picture.
;)
There's a big footprint in the harbour.
It's not big it's little..... ;)
Isn't that a lot more than you said you'd be doing?
It's intriguing to discover that a man who is allegedly 6'8" has such tiny feet.....
Inquring minds must know. :)
air pressure change from someone closing a door would probably be sufficient to make him topple.
I am sure you will work some leftover papada into the scenery to.
I am sure you will work some leftover papada into the scenery to.
Apologies for crediting you with an additional three inches James. :) As they say in the classics, size isn't all that matters.
Lovely stuff as always James, bought my first ever pack of foam board the other day gonna have to pick your brains at BLAM.
So this will be at Salute?
Yup, table GG11 :)
Cheaper than a resin building and potentially a better medium to work with than MDF.
Thanks again chaps :)
I know a lot of people would baulk at the price but I think it's quite reasonable :)
Taken the day off today as I had to work all night Tuesday through to Wednesday lunchtime and I'm fucked :(
I have however started carving the cliffs...
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Dorset%201700s/39977048-1D0A-49C2-A103-8A2CDF427D70_zpsuavhacen.jpg)
And here are some actual pictures of the cliffs in question (stolen by Mark from the www)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Dorset%201700s/DB164EF3-D4D2-4F82-A809-B39CCEBAF715_zpsph5dleeu.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Dorset%201700s/77BF237B-E430-4D3E-8BAA-7A9FC6316DEF_zpsjoo3s7wk.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Dorset%201700s/3DCDAADC-0395-4905-BD08-6FB026E5F765_zpsxd0st2iu.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/jimbibbly/Terrain/Dorset%201700s/504F1C48-B2A6-4717-A607-4358CB8A3F2F_zpss6dzh6yf.jpg)
The bottom one is my main reference the only worry is getting the colours right :(
cheers
James
When it comes to cliffs I find it quite difficult to transfers what I have in my minds eye to the blue foam.
Well I played on it last year also. But then again I didn't spend that much time in the bar, so you might have missed it.. ;D
Please, the link to the video for me...
Weirdo!
;D ;D
holding stock for it would be diuficult for me at the moment.
Pity I can't make Salute this year but will we be seeing these at BLAM?
What happened to this fantastic board?
Jim the houses are nice but I think the red one looks a bit modern maybe will look better with some small panel windows and how about a chimney or two it is Britain and you need a good fire for the summer weather :D
More diuficult than spelling? :D
Good job you're better at making models than you are at typing :)
Gorgeous. I am sure you will work some leftover papadums into the scenery to.I still want to know what "papada" is.
I still want to know what "papada" is.
Look it up...
Papada: A clever trick to get inquisitive idiots roaming the internet looking for words that do not exist.
:D
You boys don't have enough chores.
10 days to go!
Don't you fear that the cobbles will go off as it is a natural product and with all that water in the glue plaster and paint?
10 days to go! You do love putting yourself under pressure, don't you James lol
Looking brilliant.
Just hope you can match the colour of the cliffs ;)
You boys don't have enough chores.
Ignore those naysayers - haters gonna hate. lol
Debating whether to cover all the cobblestones or leave as is ???
cheers
James
Cover them all, extra protection against the elements and more work for you lol
I would go with it just as it is.
It looks more natural.
:D
I'd cover the gloop with more cobblestones
Where are the house you already built and painted are they not for this bit of the board?
The cobbles do seem to fade to dirt rather close to the quay edge... seems a funny bit of work for the cobbles to peter out before the house fronts considering the houses are practically right on the waterfront edge. Is that how it really is on the real quays out there?
Thanks chaps :)
Just a flat surface, I'd spend too much time trying to get it right and Salute is only round the corner :D
cheers
James
That's a great table 8)
I might look at it after Salute but the buyer is quite happy with it being flat. It also helps to keep boat bottoms flat :)
cheers
James
Magnificent James! 8)
Could do with a few more lentils lol
Thats sad. The whole board is made with so much effort I m concerned a flat painted surface could pull down the overall look. Theres is really easy fast method to make Watertexture that would not consume to much time. I´ve made this on my Götterdämmerung Promotable, maybe its a help for you.
(http://www.deltadog.de/webpics/GWFW/GD_Promo.jpg)
Its pure Sanitary Acrylic used for jointing in Bathroom etc. The cheap white stuff poured on in single lines and quickly pushed in waveshape with wet fingers. I weared Rubbergloves to avoid fingerprints. After a night drytime you can paint it like the pure flat surface. The Wavetops are just dipped with pure white Paint mixed up with Filler and Baking Soda. Thats quick and easy to make and brings the whole table way more ambient imo.
Cheers Delta
Thats sad. The whole board is made with so much effort I m concerned a flat painted surface could pull down the overall look. Theres is really easy fast method to make Watertexture that would not consume to much time. I´ve made this on my Götterdämmerung Promotable
Oh sry then. English is not my mother language and I´ve some problems to identify all this little nuances in the meaning of the wordings from time to time.Don't worry! Stonker simply means excellent.
James, your gloop, what do you make it from? Is it just watered down filler with paint added?
It all goes in until it 'feels' right.*snigger* lol
*snigger* lol
I couldn't tell you the ratios I'm afraid as it all goes in until it 'looks' right.
Ah, busted. :-X :D
Oh sry then. English is not my mother language and I´ve some problems to identify all this little nuances in the meaning of the wordings from time to time.
It's a mix of paint, woodglue, powder filler, ready mixed filler, very fine sand and Sandtex masonry paint...
Sheeps blood, the hair from a tail of a kitten, crushed dodo eggs and a sprinkling of fairy dust ;)
Maybe not the last lot :D
I couldn't tell you the ratios I'm afraid as it all goes in until it 'looks' right.
You never know, I might actually get this finished before time lol
cheers
James
Looking good, mate.
Carved out of a block of foam is one way, but you could build it properly, block by block.
Have you considered doing that for the cliffs.?
There is some nutter on here who did the same with a castle.
Maybe you could look him up.....
Looking good James. Nearly there. No sleep for you for the next 48 hours!
;)
Looking forward to seeing the Square and Compass in miniature form :D
You would've gotten more but Paul was taking the piss ;D
Ya sensitive little soul, you..... ;D
It all looks rather splendid. I hope it goes well tomorrow and that your 'helpers' are up to the job! :D
Is that a removable cliff section I spy in the second shot?
You never do anything by halves do u mate?
Saturday? What's happening Saturday? Did you not hear Salute was cancelled? ;)
24 hours to go! ;D
Saturday? What's happening Saturday? Did you not hear Salute was cancelled? ;)Does that mean I don't have to get up at 4.30am to come and get you for the plane?
Brilliant mate! :o I need to have some waves lapping at the bottom of those cliffs!
Gloss coat of any sort going on that water Jim?
I assume there's no time for that before Salute, but is it something you're planning for later?
What was the gist of the game this time round?
You made all that??! :o :o
You must have a lot of storage space :o
The hedges look completely off though... why would there be hedges like that in those places?
To help hide the board edges, of course.... ;)
one of them is a bloody waterfall lol
Wow, that looks like it was filmed from a hot air balloon!......I keep forgetting how TALL you are! ;)
The hedges look completely off though... why would there be hedges like that in those places?
Wow, that looks like it was filmed from a hot air balloon!......I keep forgetting how TALL you are! ;)
There will be a full report in the next few days on the Flouncy shirts board :)
Or six months?! :'(