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Title: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: jscottbowman on 14 September 2014, 09:05:23 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W7chXgEuYjk/VBV7M2XrAcI/AAAAAAAAKx4/HnsT_QS9ASw/s1600/IMG_1018.jpg)

Finally finished my terrain piece.

More Pics on blog:
http://scottswargaming.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/durins-causeway-finished.html (http://scottswargaming.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/durins-causeway-finished.html)
Thanks for looking :)
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Post by: Gibby on 14 September 2014, 09:10:49 PM
Wow  :-* :-*
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Post by: area23 on 14 September 2014, 09:10:59 PM
Madness! love it!
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Post by: majorsmith on 14 September 2014, 09:38:02 PM
Looks great! And I love the lighting!
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Post by: DeafNala on 14 September 2014, 09:56:34 PM
Your creation is a WONDER...BEAUTIFULLY WELL DONE!
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Post by: Imp522 on 14 September 2014, 10:14:18 PM
Simply stunning!
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Post by: FramFramson on 14 September 2014, 11:57:46 PM
woah!
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Post by: Elbows on 15 September 2014, 12:50:52 AM
Awesome.  I assume this is scaled to your recent LOTR stuff?  Any pictures of it in play?
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Post by: Johnno on 15 September 2014, 01:15:17 AM
Looks impressive!
3'x3'x3' is massive.  :o :o
I'd still like to see a miniature placed on it to truly grasp the scale of it.
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: jscottbowman on 15 September 2014, 03:21:44 AM
Awesome.  I assume this is scaled to your recent LOTR stuff?  Any pictures of it in play?
Yes indeed.
Haven't manage to play it just yet, will do soon though.

I'll get some more pics up with models shortly :)
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: jscottbowman on 15 September 2014, 03:22:26 AM
Looks impressive!
3'x3'x3' is massive.  :o :o
I'd still like to see a miniature placed on it to truly grasp the scale of it.

I'll try and get some more pics tonight with models placed :)
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: Hobbit on 15 September 2014, 09:57:53 AM
 :o That is truly magnificent sir.

Are you able to position figures actually on the stairs (perhaps with little wedges underneath) or only on the landings? I ask as I've been thinking of building some 3D pieces and am unsure how to resolve that little conundrum.
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Post by: beefcake on 15 September 2014, 10:44:12 AM
Wow. That is awesome. Have you tried different colour lighting effects? I wonder what it would look like with blue or orange cellophane over the lights. Can't wait to see it with a mini on top.
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: jscottbowman on 15 September 2014, 10:59:52 AM
:o That is truly magnificent sir.

Are you able to position figures actually on the stairs (perhaps with little wedges underneath) or only on the landings? I ask as I've been thinking of building some 3D pieces and am unsure how to resolve that little conundrum.

Many thanks :)

Yes I had planned to make 'mini wedges' as you suggest but have not got that bit done as yet... I will be strongly favouring large amounts of blu-tac too!
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: jscottbowman on 15 September 2014, 11:02:05 AM
Wow. That is awesome. Have you tried different colour lighting effects? I wonder what it would look like with blue or orange cellophane over the lights. Can't wait to see it with a mini on top.
Cheers mate :)
I have only done the single orange flame effect pieces... Doing other colours had not occurred to me though it could be done, the flame filters are removable.
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: Suber on 15 September 2014, 12:33:28 PM
Jaw dropping. So wonderful! :o :o :-* :-*
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: jscottbowman on 16 September 2014, 01:31:41 AM
Awesome.  I assume this is scaled to your recent LOTR stuff?  Any pictures of it in play?
Thanks, yes its scaled for LOTR 28mm figures.
To give you a little perspective the causeway stair sections are 50mm wide.

No pics in play yet, but will hopefully have some up soon :)
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Post by: Michka on 16 September 2014, 06:11:56 PM
That is insanely beautiful!!! I wish I could find better words to describe how amazing that piece is, because 'WOW' just doesn't cut it.
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Post by: Too Bo Coo on 16 September 2014, 06:18:32 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W7chXgEuYjk/VBV7M2XrAcI/AAAAAAAAKx4/HnsT_QS9ASw/s1600/IMG_1018.jpg)

Finally finished my terrain piece.

More Pics on blog:
http://scottswargaming.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/durins-causeway-finished.html (http://scottswargaming.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/durins-causeway-finished.html)
Thanks for looking :)

Holy cripes!  Awesome stuff Mate!  Curious, what part of New Zealand was this filmed in?? :D
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Post by: AndrewBeasley on 16 September 2014, 06:36:20 PM
Absolutely insane but then again if I had your skill I would have done it  lol

The fundamental flaw with all of these is 'why did the dwarves carve out so much and where did they put the bits?'

Sweet result never the less.
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Post by: Neldoreth on 16 September 2014, 07:12:06 PM
It's great to see some great Lord of the Rings stuff being made again! Inspiring indeed!

Thanks
n
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Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 16 September 2014, 07:57:30 PM
Brilliant :-*
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Post by: eilif on 17 September 2014, 04:03:03 PM
Brilliant work, now for heavens sakes, show us some pictures with minis on it!
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: jscottbowman on 18 September 2014, 05:02:33 AM
Brilliant work, now for heavens sakes, show us some pictures with minis on it!
Sorry, been a bit busy! I'll get some up over the weekend :)
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Post by: Doomsdave on 19 September 2014, 05:53:39 PM
This is phenomenal. Just perfect.
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Post by: leegwonfu on 20 September 2014, 01:10:35 AM
Man, that is one nice piece of scenery! You'll have tons of fun using it!
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Post by: einarolafson on 20 September 2014, 07:45:30 AM
 :o :-*
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Post by: Legion1963 on 20 September 2014, 09:55:47 AM
Indeed. Wow.  8)
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Post by: hubbabubba on 20 September 2014, 02:24:39 PM
Totally bonkers.

Fantastic. :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Little Odo on 20 September 2014, 02:31:44 PM
Wow! Just, Wow!  :o :-*
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Post by: Steam Flunky on 21 September 2014, 10:49:28 AM
Brilliant! :-*
I guess you could put some glass on top and use it as a coffee table if is too big to store in a cupboard!
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Post by: Garanhir on 21 September 2014, 12:32:00 PM
Absolutely insane but then again if I had your skill I would have done it  lol

The fundamental flaw with all of these is 'why did the dwarves carve out so much and where did they put the bits?'

Sweet result never the less.


Oh, I imagine that these stairways were built to make an existing cavern more accessible, making good use of the spoil from places they did dig out.

Yes, I think about this stuff, too.
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: jscottbowman on 22 September 2014, 02:28:30 AM
Here's a couple more pics ... with models on for those that requested it...

With flash...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bReVydO63Rk/VB6qE4mLtVI/AAAAAAAAK58/cTaESHANFQY/s1600/IMG_1036.jpg)

And without...
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UcQs1aWI2y0/VB6qLax6lFI/AAAAAAAAK6c/qyQrrOwWNY8/s1600/IMG_1050.jpg)

More on blog as usual :)
http://scottswargaming.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/the-fellowship-on-durins-causeway.html (http://scottswargaming.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/the-fellowship-on-durins-causeway.html)

Cheers
Scott

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Post by: beefcake on 22 September 2014, 04:06:27 AM
That makes it so much more impressive!
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Post by: thebinmann on 22 September 2014, 08:29:10 AM
Damn that is massove!

Don't give the party much of a chance!
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Post by: Michi on 22 September 2014, 08:39:17 AM
I pull my hat, Sir! That is some fine work there!
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: Nord on 22 September 2014, 08:59:36 AM
Great work, I like the comment on your blog about making Balin's tomb next - sounds like the start of some epic modular-moria-project.

Looks good with the lighting, when not gaming you could always use it as a cornerlamp. Or put a bit of glass on top - feature coffee table.  ;)
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Post by: majorsmith on 22 September 2014, 04:53:19 PM
Amazing  :)
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Post by: eilif on 24 September 2014, 09:13:30 PM
Wow, I didn't think it could get any more impressive, but you managed it!

I hate the overuse of the term, but it truly deserves the label "epic"!
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: Lovejoy on 25 September 2014, 07:30:04 AM
I was impressed before, but seeing it with the minis is just mind-blowing! Incredible work... :-*
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: jscottbowman on 26 September 2014, 12:24:51 AM
Thanks again guys, its really is heart warming to get your kind feedback. Much appreciated.

Doing my bit too, to get the game going again locally, did some demo try out games at the local club:

http://scottswargaming.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/lord-of-rings-hobbit-gaming-at-kapiti.html (http://scottswargaming.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/lord-of-rings-hobbit-gaming-at-kapiti.html)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JRxqrEwo3Yw/VCPvLf-WkII/AAAAAAAAK_0/Mhvqcj8D2QI/s1600/IMG_4971.jpg)


:-)
Title: Re: Durin's Causeway - Finished
Post by: 6milPhil on 26 September 2014, 12:57:19 AM
Stunning work... I posted it here too: http://en.reddit.com/r/TerrainBuilding/comments/2hhazh/durins_causeway/
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Post by: eilif on 26 September 2014, 01:03:50 PM
Great work, that's how you grow a game!