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Miniatures Adventure => Adventures in the Far East => Topic started by: Papierschnitzel on March 10, 2018, 12:44:52 PM
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After creating some village buildings I am now starting with a shrine. After a couple of concepts I settled on a design that will allow me to change between two layouts. Here is a first look of the base. This is the "easy" version with filler texture between the framework. I will also build a "hero" model later, where I will cut out the framework in detail. But for now ... TADAAA! :D
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08318.jpg)
Next up are the entrance stairs and the floor part.
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A little update. Got the first test build of the shrine base done. No weathering yet, so it looks a little too pristine. Also it's all the easy version. The stairs are just a flat plane with texturing.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08320.jpg)
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Some progress ... walls are done. For the roof I have reused an old Samurai Castle roof, just to see what it could look like. I will make a different, wood shingles roof for this set.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08326.jpg)
And here is a look at the interior.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08327.jpg)
To make the roof fold-flat will be a challenge. Wish me luck :D
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I have managed to make the roof fold flat!
Here it is assembled (but the two roof modules apart so you can see them) ...
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/roof_ff_elements.jpg)
... and here it is flat folded!
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/roof_ff_unfold.jpg)
This is the roof on the platform and walls.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08329.jpg)
I have also started to texturing of the roof and completed the roof core part so far.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08335.jpg)
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Only concern is if it will bend once we start putting lead miniatures on it. Other than that, it's perfect
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I have a little under-construction below the platform to avoid that. I will show it later. It will hold. I'll make a test with metal minis soon :)
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Fantastic as always, I can see this being a must-buy
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Glad you like it guys :)
Here is a pic of the first full beta build. I have built the roof in a non-fold-flat (aka fixed glued) version including the outer rim edges. But honestly I think the fold flat version without them (I will build it next) will no look worse as you can see the details under better!
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08345.jpg)
As the next step I will focus on the extension for the larger shrine versions ...
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Niiiiiice!
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It is coming out very beautiful! Cheers!
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So about the weight the platform will carry. I built the extended version last night and thought I just try it with the metal minis from my old LotR-collection.
This is the platform (built with 160gsm paper, not the heaviest cardstock) holding 531grams of metal minis without any problems.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08365.jpg)
And this is the (very simple) part I have added underneath. Paper is strong! :D
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08367.jpg)
With this build I am not even close to the limit that would break it and if you use stronger card stock it will hold even ridiculous amounts of metal if required!
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(https://ugc.kn3.net/i/origin/http://assets0.ordienetworks.com/images/GifGuide/clapping/citizen_cane.gif)
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I got the remaining extension parts done and am now in pre-release mode, creating instructions and double checking all the files. So here is a look at the expanded build version!
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08370.jpg)
Happy building,
Chris
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I have been working on the final clean up before the release, adding dirt and moss and also the fold-flat conversion of parts.
Now my loyal working crew is starting on the final test build. Here they are preparing the fold flat parts of the side extension.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08465.jpg)
And once that is assembled, they can slot it into the walls.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08464.jpg)
Now they can take a break and have to wait for me to update and clean-up the missing platform parts! :D
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC08463.jpg)
I have actually also added a moss layer for the walls but didn't use it in this build. So many options!!!
Looking forward to this set design coming to an end :)
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Your flat-fold conversion is ingenious, as well as the slotting modules!
What more could somebody ask? Congrats!!!
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... What more could somebody ask? ...
I am sure you guys will think of something :D New model sets perhaps? ;)
But thanks for the kind words!!! In the beginning I dreaded the fold-flat as it is quite an addition of work to add all the parts and layers and just think of how to connect things. But now I am starting to like it. It tickles the paper engineer in me :)
Here I complete the all fold-flat build of the extended version of the shrine.
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/images/SVS1_promo_800.jpg)
Now it's time to work in the instructions ...
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The set is now available!
If you're interested, check it out on: http://www.papierschnitzel.com/jinja-shrine-released/ (http://www.papierschnitzel.com/jinja-shrine-released/)
Here I put it on the new ground tiles I am working on :)
(http://www.papierschnitzel.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/DSC08548.jpg)
Happy building!
Chris