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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => In Her Majesty's Name => Topic started by: wulfgar22 on 22 January 2015, 01:24:23 PM

Title: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: wulfgar22 on 22 January 2015, 01:24:23 PM: I picked these up recently, in preparation for some games with the Black Dragon Tong...

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BKoeoOut4GI/VMD4XZtKL9I/AAAAAAAABfE/1Zv0uKoTE50/s1600/Oriental%2BAquarium%2B1.JPG)
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Post by: Chairface on 23 January 2015, 01:30:05 AM: I approve
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Post by: Craig on 23 January 2015, 05:33:14 AM: We need a figure in the shot to get a sense of the scale...
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Post by: Etranger on 23 January 2015, 05:57:32 AM: I've got a similar pagoda to the one shown, the doorway is around 20mm high if that helps you.
Title: Re: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: wulfgar22 on 23 January 2015, 07:42:06 AM: Quote from: Craig on 23 January 2015, 05:33:14 AM
We need a figure in the shot to get a sense of the scale...

Yes, I thought of that after I'd posted the pics. Will get onto it...probably tomorrow. But Etranger is right...the door is about 2cm high, the total height about 12cm...a bit on the small side but okay for a shrine.
Title: Re: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: Eric the Shed on 23 January 2015, 08:23:57 AM: Those dragons are cool...any links or manufacturer details
Title: Re: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: wulfgar22 on 23 January 2015, 10:24:17 AM: Quote from: Eric the Shed on 23 January 2015, 08:23:57 AM
Those dragons are cool...any links or manufacturer details

I got them from Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Balinese-Aquarium-Decoration-Ornament-3125/dp/B00954Y3H8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422008557&sr=8-1&keywords=balinese+dragons). The price seems to go up and down a bit as aquarium decorations are frequently discounted.
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Post by: matthais-mouse on 23 January 2015, 10:27:43 AM: I can just see these at home in a fully oriental style game board. All lush plants and rock garden features. Very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: wulfgar22 on 23 January 2015, 03:20:55 PM: (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GsoIEsa94No/VMJlelmhOyI/AAAAAAAABfg/wK7l-VQH7jA/s1600/Oriental%2B1.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OhSN78lu93Q/VMJljXLeGCI/AAAAAAAABfs/E0vn82vS6Qc/s1600/Oriental%2B2.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P0VnGxz4YaU/VMJlnbcDPiI/AAAAAAAABf4/Lin-UP2t-oA/s1600/Oriental%2B4.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JEV3eFd4doA/VMJljawVK7I/AAAAAAAABfo/rx-b5Egr-tk/s1600/Oriental%2B3.JPG)
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Post by: Craig on 23 January 2015, 04:56:49 PM: That's much better - cheers :D
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Post by: Eric the Shed on 23 January 2015, 08:44:31 PM: any chance of the amazon link?

thank you
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Post by: sundayhero on 23 January 2015, 09:02:59 PM: the dragon sculpts would be great as columns :-*
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Post by: matthais-mouse on 23 January 2015, 09:30:52 PM: You could even break one into a few pieces as a toppled statue. So many ideas :D
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Post by: wulfgar22 on 23 January 2015, 10:36:56 PM: Quote from: Eric the Shed on 23 January 2015, 08:44:31 PM
any chance of the amazon link?

thank you

I posted it above...just click the word Amazon a couple of posts up. :D
Title: Re: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: wulfgar22 on 26 January 2015, 12:08:49 PM: I picked up a few more!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K4tq7d714OQ/VMYsy0U5eoI/AAAAAAAABgM/vHVJHsstrLQ/s1600/Oriental%2B5.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lE8t_eV0_z0/VMYsz0sOvXI/AAAAAAAABgc/GNdtv6l_1fM/s1600/Oriental%2B6.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mw2c38RAezs/VMYszKJ6OgI/AAAAAAAABgQ/8CaOUrpHJJY/s1600/Oriental%2B7.JPG)

Amazon links are on the blog post (http://ihavewroughtmysimpleplan.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/a-few-more-oriental-aquarium.html), if you're interested.
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Post by: matthais-mouse on 26 January 2015, 07:16:06 PM: You'll need a fish tank next :P
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Post by: wulfgar22 on 26 January 2015, 07:40:14 PM: Quote from: matthais-mouse on 26 January 2015, 07:16:06 PM
You'll need a fish tank next :P

Underwater skirmishes! Captain Nemo and the Nautilus! Sea monsters! I can see it now! :o
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Post by: matthais-mouse on 26 January 2015, 09:25:42 PM: Quote from: wulfgar22 on 26 January 2015, 07:40:14 PM
Underwater skirmishes! Captain Nemo and the Nautilus! Sea monsters! I can see it now! :o

Now that would be cool. Many representations too....
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Post by: sundayhero on 27 January 2015, 01:01:57 AM: The houses and buildings would be perfect scale for 15mm pulp ;)
Title: Re: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: wulfgar22 on 05 February 2015, 11:17:01 AM: Picked up a few more pieces, one for Darkest Africa/Lost World scenarios and a couple more for the Country Manor Chinese Garden/Tong games (more on the blog (http://ihavewroughtmysimpleplan.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/and-yet-more-aquarium-decorations-for.html))...

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w2xY1hsNBeQ/VNNNGbY2bJI/AAAAAAAABj4/SX_9_QcYp80/s1600/Feb%2B5%2B2.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LpRNMPMp6BU/VNNNVfOuo9I/AAAAAAAABkQ/qtWdfUpq1DE/s1600/Feb%2B5%2B6.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GJ7ibRaJ1To/VNNNgQczMbI/AAAAAAAABkw/2FvF3QLgTis/s1600/Feb%2B5%2B7.JPG)
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Post by: Comstar on 05 February 2015, 02:27:52 PM: They work well :)
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Post by: axabrax on 05 February 2015, 02:46:19 PM: They look very nice, and what a timesaver. They do seem a bit small, however. More like 20mm than 28mm. Really only an issue for the buildings.
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Post by: Eric the Shed on 05 February 2015, 03:06:02 PM: picked up some of those dragons myself thank you...also managed to bag this on ebay for 99p
+ £3 postage

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j375/ErictheShed/o2_zpsvfydloy3.jpg)
Title: Re: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: wulfgar22 on 05 February 2015, 04:17:36 PM: Quote from: axabrax on 05 February 2015, 02:46:19 PM
They look very nice, and what a timesaver. They do seem a bit small, however. More like 20mm than 28mm. Really only an issue for the buildings.

You're right. The way I'm getting around that is the oriental buildings are part of an oriental garden in a stately home...recently become home to the Inscrutable One, leader of the Black Dragon Tong...and so everything is in miniature!
Title: Re: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: wulfgar22 on 05 February 2015, 04:21:20 PM: Quote from: Eric the Shed on 05 February 2015, 03:06:02 PM
picked up some of those dragons myself thank you...also managed to bag this on ebay for 99p
+ £3 postage

I saw you'd picked up some of the dragons amongst other things. I also have one of those tunnel mouths...though it cost me £7 or £8 if I remember right...perfect Lost World scenery. I was even more impressed with your Victorian Balloon...that will look fab for IHMN games!!
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Post by: Eric the Shed on 05 February 2015, 09:56:28 PM: Cheers wulgar it was a bit of a bargain.... :D
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Post by: oabee on 08 February 2015, 06:56:41 PM: Regarding the young lady with dagger in front of Skull Mountain: :-*

Which manufacturer makes that miniature?
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Post by: Blofeld on 08 February 2015, 07:36:08 PM: Quote
Regarding the young lady with dagger in front of Skull Mountain: Love

Which manufacturer makes that miniature?

I believe its a Northstar Evil Priestess from their fantasy worlds range. They're pretty expensive for Northstar but clearly beautiful and unusual miniatures.
She's available from:
http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=5772
Title: Re: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: oabee on 09 February 2015, 03:45:45 AM: Thanks!
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Post by: The_Beast on 12 February 2015, 06:54:15 PM: Quote from: wulfgar22 on 05 February 2015, 04:17:36 PM
You're right. The way I'm getting around that is the oriental buildings are part of an oriental garden in a stately home...recently become home to the Inscrutable One, leader of the Black Dragon Tong...and so everything is in miniature!

I was thinking the same thing, and bit my tongue. Those of who revere the name of Major General Tremorden Rederring have no compunctions of scale getting in the way of table efficiency!

Of course, that was before I saw your explanation, and 'yeah, that works.' ;)

Handsome beasts. I recently picked up some resin Foo Dogs/Temple Lions at a martial art store. Much more expensive, heavy to transport, but think they'll stand up well. Most of the aquarium stuff is built with 'it'll be safe in water' in mind.

Though, again on second thought, at the price differences, you can carry several spares if replacements are needed. lol

Doug
Title: Re: Oriental aquarium decorations for IHMN.
Post by: Metternich on 14 February 2015, 10:02:47 PM: Whatever would we do without aquarium decorations !? The foundation of many fine collections of wargaming scenery.