Miniatures Adventure => Old West => Topic started by: princeman on June 26, 2018, 10:34:06 PM
Title: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on June 26, 2018, 10:34:06 PM
Hi all, My first post here. I am building the village from the Magnificent Seven movie. This is the 1960 version. The goal is to have this all completed for Little Wars 2019 in the Chicago area. Might get it to Adepticon also. All the current information is on my blog - http://gregslittlewars.blogspot.com/ Please feel free to join and or look every so often for more information. Take care, Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: FifteensAway on June 27, 2018, 04:00:55 AM
Fun and creative - and a bit challenging - project. Best of luck. Expect I'll stop by from time to time - lots more on the blog than the church, more than I had time to give proper time to tonight.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: Malamute on June 27, 2018, 09:28:19 AM
Very nice indeed and an excellent start. Looking forward to seeing it develop. ;D
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: Dr DeAth on June 28, 2018, 02:45:24 AM
Good start to the project - had a look on the blog too and can see you've go quite a few buildings done. Time for a group shot?
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on June 29, 2018, 01:55:47 AM
Will try to get one posted this weekend. Thanks - Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: syrinx0 on June 29, 2018, 04:31:57 AM
Nice looking town you have growing there. What game system will you use to play at LW or Adepticon? Tom
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on June 29, 2018, 03:31:49 PM
We will be using a modified version of Legends of the Old West. I am creating specific stats for each major character and the minions. The modifications are to assist in moving the game along to fit in a convention slot.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on July 01, 2018, 02:45:11 AM
Here are some pictures of the village so far. I have included all finished buildings plus one that is nearing completion. I need to build one more major structure and then all the accessories - fountain, walls, dead tree, cemetery etc.
Well having trouble getting the pictures in here. So please go to my blog to see them. http://gregslittlewars.blogspot.com/ Take care, Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on July 03, 2018, 02:17:51 AM
One more building to go! (http://)
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Post by: rumacara on July 03, 2018, 03:58:40 PM
Nice project. :-* :-* One of my favorite westerns.
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Post by: aircav on July 03, 2018, 10:47:42 PM
Cracking stuff 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on August 13, 2018, 10:27:31 PM
More pictures here, http://gregslittlewars.blogspot.com/ Getting close to completion. Game plan is to get the game playable and then keep adding details to the scenery. The new pictures show a fountain and some out buildings along with the last two main structures. Next I will finish some storage structures, walls and the cemetery. Thanks for looking, Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: FifteensAway on August 14, 2018, 04:05:51 AM
One recommendation - sort of a strong one - if you aren't planning it already, add a layer of acrylic gloss medium to the top of the water in the fountain! Will make it look much more like water.
Keep going. Looking forward to seeing your town populated.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on August 14, 2018, 04:25:09 AM
Actually there is a thick layer of gloss medium over the inside of the fountain, about 1/8 inch thick. It just did not come through well in the picture. Thank you for your consideration and I appreciate the suggestion. Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: sir_shvantselot on August 16, 2018, 10:11:36 AM
Fantastic!
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on August 17, 2018, 09:22:32 PM
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone following this project. Currently working on the cemetery and crop storage structures. Hopefully pictures in about a week. Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: has.been on August 18, 2018, 09:10:10 AM
Look forward to it.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on August 22, 2018, 11:50:38 PM
The cemetery is done! Pictures on the blog site. http://gregslittlewars.blogspot.com/ Just a few more walls and about 25 more figures to paint. Take care, Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: Harry Faversham on August 24, 2018, 03:50:25 PM
You've just got's to love a cemetery in the Old West...
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on August 24, 2018, 04:52:45 PM
Nice! Always fun to do. It lets our creativity show. Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on August 27, 2018, 08:42:49 PM
More pictures added to the blog. http://gregslittlewars.blogspot.com/ Have only one more major terrain piece to go and then on to the figures! Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: FifteensAway on August 29, 2018, 06:40:04 AM
I like the idea of having the terrain ready ahead of the figures. Might influence some of my decisions.
One thing though, the terrain in the movie was very much NOT flat. Are you going to provide some variation in elevations? Not strictly necessary for a game but with all your meticulous attention to the town, I think it is a good idea. Your project though so do it your way.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on August 29, 2018, 02:19:10 PM
I have contemplated some elevations and one of my friends is pushing for the hills behind the village. But since the scenario for this game is the final shootout where the elevations are minor concerns it will be window dressing at best. I will see how play testing goes and how much time I have after the figures are painted. Then I might do something with the hills. I would prefer to have a solid playable game first. Thanks for your comments and suggestion. Take care, Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on September 11, 2018, 11:00:53 PM
Project is 95% complete at this point. Please check out my blog for pictures and information. FifteensAway - We have added vertical terrain! Please check it out. http://gregslittlewars.blogspot.com/ Thanks Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: FifteensAway on September 12, 2018, 04:47:33 AM
Glad to see you've added that vertical terrain. I think it will really enhance - and properly place - your game for those who play in it.
Of course, if memory serves, the locals near where this was filmed were mad as hell at how they were portrayed and it would have risked life and limb for Hollywood to revisit the area for decades - unless I'm remembering the wrong film.
Hope the game goes off great when you put it on. Good luck!
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on September 13, 2018, 02:57:57 AM
Thanks FifteensAway. This movie actually had officials from the Mexican government on set to clear every scene before shooting. They were to make sure the movie did not portray Mexicans in a poor light. Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: Cacique Caribe on November 17, 2018, 01:50:12 PM
They would have never approved a remake.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on November 17, 2018, 04:15:13 PM
You are correct there. The political climate of today would have precluded that project!
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Post by: grant on November 17, 2018, 08:47:00 PM
Great project and a great movie (the original, the remake just is ok!).
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on November 17, 2018, 10:45:41 PM
Thanks Grant. We were to have a play test this past Thursday but got snowed out. We are kind of an old group. This would not have slowed us down 20 year ago!
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on November 30, 2018, 06:47:31 PM
We had a very productive play test yesterday. A group from the Mid-America Wargamers plus Wendel gathered at my house to play test the rules. It went very well and resulted in some details to be added to the rules and play aids. Hopefully I will get these nailed down by the end of next week and we will be ready for another play test after the holidays.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: Cacique Caribe on January 20, 2019, 05:14:54 PM
Greg
Any new games with the village buildings and terrain? What figures are you using?
Thanks
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on January 20, 2019, 05:53:02 PM
CC - We just finished the last play test a week ago and the rules ( home grown) are complete. I am registered to run two games at Adepticon in March (sold out) and two games at Little Wars in April. As for the figures I have an assortment. Old Glory - mostly for the Bandits, Knuckleduster - The Magnificent Seven and some casualty markers, Dixon - Bandits / Villagers and few I cannot identify the manufacturer. I have added a few beds and a table and shelving for the cantina. Might add more interiors if time and mood permit. Take care and thanks for asking. Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: Cacique Caribe on January 23, 2019, 12:31:35 AM
Greg
That sounds like a fantastic lineup! Have a great time at those events, and don’t forget to share pics.
So, have you taken closeup pictures of your painted figures, starting with the 7 heroes? I’d love to see which specific figures you picked to represent them.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on January 23, 2019, 01:37:13 AM
Will try to get some up tomorrow. Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on January 23, 2019, 11:43:41 PM
Here you go Dan. Let me know what you think. Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: Cacique Caribe on January 23, 2019, 11:50:53 PM
Omg, Greg, those look fantastic!
You even painted their outfits just like the film.
What make are they? Did you hav to modify them much?
Thanks so much.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on January 24, 2019, 02:52:35 AM
These are from Knuckleduster. No modifications needed. Gorgon also makes a set but the figures really do not make it easy to match up the figures with the characters. Thanks for the compliment and take care. Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: rumacara on January 24, 2019, 10:25:44 AM
Greg and Dan, there are also the seven from great escape games.
I wish Forrest would release another Mag Seven set in his new Gunfighter's Ball range.
Seconded, I think we should lobby him to do them?
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on January 26, 2019, 01:07:48 PM
Never hurts to ask. I think he be at Adepticon and Little Wars this Spring and I will ask him.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on January 27, 2019, 03:06:45 PM
I was petitioned by our gaming group to add casualties to the game. I told my friend Bill if he supplied the figures I would paint and base them. So he went through his pile of lead and he came up with 20 figures. I just finished them yesterday and here is a sample.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: FifteensAway on January 27, 2019, 03:53:21 PM
Those casualty figures will make a nice addition to the 'flavor' of the game - just don't forget to use them in the 'heat' of the moment when running the game! :o (I know about this from personal experience.)
Speaking of 'flavor', I hope when we see the game in 'full flower' that you've included lots of scatter terrain: carts, tables, boxes and barrels and such representative of the movie. Again, not strictly necessary, just elevates the game from a fine meal to a gourmet one - if only for the eyes.
Looking forward to the full reveal - even if we must wait until after the games are run to avoid giving away too much to potential players.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on January 27, 2019, 06:24:26 PM
Thanks FifteensAway. Yes I am still adding bits and pieces here and there. Will include nore pictures as more is completed. Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on March 15, 2019, 07:41:52 PM
Here are the last bits for the game.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: Dr DeAth on March 16, 2019, 08:56:55 AM
Like the details, and that floor in the last pic is certainly colourful
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on March 16, 2019, 01:38:24 PM
Thank you sir. I am hoping the convention games go well.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on March 26, 2019, 01:49:32 AM
Well just a few more days and I run this game at Adepticon on Saturday in Schaumburg Il. Both games are full so I hope everyone shows up. Really stoked for this!!
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: FifteensAway on March 27, 2019, 12:34:49 AM
Here's to the game going well. Please take plenty of pictures to show off here afterwards. Good luck and good gaming. It sure looks the part.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on March 27, 2019, 01:48:28 PM
Thank you sir! I will try to take and post pictures.
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: princeman on March 31, 2019, 06:31:24 PM
Well Adepticon games are done and it was a wonderful time. Please visit my blog for all the details and pictures. http://gregslittlewars.blogspot.com/ For the After action reports scroll down past the dice tower which I ask you take a moment to view. Take care. Greg
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: syrinx0 on April 01, 2019, 04:01:01 AM
Looked like you had a good time. Fantastic work on the dice tower!
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: FifteensAway on April 01, 2019, 07:04:00 AM
Took a quick peak, more later. Glad to hear it went off well after so much effort being put forth - that is always gratifying.
Love the idea about the convention providing terrain as prizes; who can't use a good piece of terrain? Will share that with the local convention organization that now runs four - yes, four - conventions here in town: January, March, July, and November with a fifth convention about 2 1/2 hours away. (well more than that but run by different organizations) Northern California is actually a bit of a mecca for miniatures gaming. Sadly, we seem to be dwindling in numbers or maybe the numbers are just not into clubs or conventions? But those of us 'still standing' are an enthusiastic lot. ;)
Title: Re: The Magnificent Seven project
Post by: FifteensAway on April 03, 2019, 07:11:17 AM
Looked some more. Cool game - and really cool dice tower. One thing for future games - add LOTS more clutter: wagons (and/or carts), hitched horses, boxes and barrels and sacks, maybe some tools leaning about here and there on the porches like brooms and shovels.
Glad to see at least some of those lovely casualty figures got put to use.
Keep the game going in the future with the occasional change up and adding in more over time - doesn't always have to keep to the movie story line. As long as the players enjoy the game and you enjoy running it, makes all that effort pay off.