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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: cardophillipo on May 01, 2022, 05:22:43 PM

Title: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: cardophillipo on May 01, 2022, 05:22:43 PM: I have been working on a terrain piece for a game we are hosting on behalf of Pendraken to celebrate the launch of the CWC II ruleset. The game is set in 1985 and will see Soviet and East German forces supported by VDV attempt to gain a foothold on the northern bank of the Kiel Canal in and around Rendsburg. Now Rendsburg is famous for the Rendsburg Loop and the Rendsburg High Bridge which allows trains to cross the Kiel Canal without obstructing the large cargo ships on the canal below.

Now looking at pictures of the High Bridge I wasn't sure whether it would be possible to represent the bridge in a 6mm game but I really wanted to try. So this is my WIP representation of the Rendsburg High Bridge in 6mm.

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I'll be posting more information on the parts used for the bridge and more photos of the bridge over on the Cold War Commanders blog https://coldwarcommanders.blogspot.com/ (https://coldwarcommanders.blogspot.com/)

Thanks for looking and stay safe!
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Golgotha on May 01, 2022, 07:02:56 PM: Gosh that really is an expansive bridge - even in 6mm it's impressive in size - feel sorry for any forces trying to cross it - look forward to seeing it in-game.

Also, be a great piece of terrain for a railway setup.
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Sparrow on May 01, 2022, 09:08:47 PM: Brilliant stuff and really inspiring!
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Kelly_ on May 02, 2022, 12:38:16 AM: Great work on the bridge, with that as a vertical element it should really up the table's visual appeal! Bringing in large scenic pieces of terrain for sweeping vistas on the table is the best part of 6mm scale.
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 02, 2022, 07:36:48 AM: That is going to be some centre piece.
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Pattus Magnus on May 02, 2022, 04:01:40 PM: That looks very impressive!

Just curious- where did you get the train tracks? I am hoping to add a railway line to my WW2/Cold War collection and am looking for tracks. I found some 2D paper ones, but 3D would be even better…
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: cardophillipo on May 03, 2022, 01:09:54 PM: Many thanks!

The railway tracks are from a company called Commission Figurines in the UK
http://www.commission-figurines.co.uk/ (http://www.commission-figurines.co.uk/)

Cheers

Richard P
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on May 03, 2022, 01:47:46 PM: That's a truly amazing piece of work. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: cardophillipo on May 03, 2022, 02:06:49 PM: Thanks Paul
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Michi on May 03, 2022, 02:24:50 PM: Quote from: cardophillipo on May 03, 2022, 01:09:54 PM
Many thanks!

The railway tracks are from a company called Commission Figurines in the UK
http://www.commission-figurines.co.uk/ (http://www.commission-figurines.co.uk/)

Cheers

Richard P

6mm scale is 1/285th, isn't it? "Z" gauge is 1/220th scale and you could even use real model railway tracks and German rolling stock for it. Anyway, fantastic interpretation of the ~~Hochdonn~~ Rendsburg bridge.
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Pattus Magnus on May 03, 2022, 04:12:30 PM: Cardophillipo, thank you very much for the information about the supplier, these tracks seem exactly like what I need!
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: cardophillipo on May 04, 2022, 12:58:46 PM: Quote
6mm scale is 1/285th, isn't it? "Z" gauge is 1/220th scale and you could even use real model railway tracks and German rolling stock for it. Anyway, fantastic interpretation of the Hochdonn Rendsburg bridge.

That's for another scenario! ;) ;)
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: CapnJim on May 07, 2022, 02:13:10 AM: "It's a mother beautiful bridge!" :D ;)
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: AKULA on May 07, 2022, 11:30:13 AM: Great work - this is where the smaller scales really come into their own 8)
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: cardophillipo on May 08, 2022, 06:10:23 PM: Thanks for all the great comments. Just a quick update on the progress on the table for our 6mm game that will be at the Partizan show later this month plus the Joy of Six show in July and Britcon in August.

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There are a few more photos of the WIP table over on the Cold War Commanders blog.
https://coldwarcommanders.blogspot.com/ (https://coldwarcommanders.blogspot.com/)

Cheers
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: fred on May 09, 2022, 07:51:01 AM: Wow! That is super impressive! Looks like a real place.

One little suggestion, perhaps add a coat or two of gloss varnish to the river, to make it look more like water?
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 09, 2022, 08:03:48 AM: Looks great :)
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: cardophillipo on May 10, 2022, 10:49:46 AM: Quote from: fred on May 09, 2022, 07:51:01 AM
Wow! That is super impressive! Looks like a real place.

One little suggestion, perhaps add a coat or two of gloss varnish to the river, to make it look more like water?

Thanks Fred as I said the table is still WIP that grey colour is just the primer coat. I've still got to paint and varnish it.

Cheers

Richard P
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on May 10, 2022, 11:28:33 AM: :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: commissarmoody on May 10, 2022, 11:46:52 AM: Very well done.
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: fred on May 10, 2022, 12:50:31 PM: Quote from: cardophillipo on May 10, 2022, 10:49:46 AM
Thanks Fred as I said the table is still WIP that grey colour is just the primer coat. I've still got to paint and varnish it.

Cheers

Richard P

Should have known you had it covered already!
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: 6milPhil on May 18, 2022, 03:43:46 PM: That's just superb! :o
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: cardophillipo on May 20, 2022, 07:34:20 PM: Quote from: 6milPhil on May 18, 2022, 03:43:46 PM
That's just superb! :o

Many thanks :)
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Fire-at-Will on May 20, 2022, 08:41:04 PM: Excellent work, enjoy Partisan. I could have covered for Andy's absence, but unfortunately have family commitments
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: AKULA on May 21, 2022, 07:41:19 AM: Look forward to seeing the table in all its glory tomorrow 8)
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Frostie on May 24, 2022, 07:27:19 AM: Fantastic looking table
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: cardophillipo on May 26, 2022, 09:29:33 PM: Thanks everyone for your kind comments. Some photos of the table all set up with a game in progress at Partizan last Sunday.

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There are a few more photos of the table over on the Cold War Commanders blog
https://coldwarcommanders.blogspot.com/2022/05/partizan-2022-soviet-assault-at_26.html (https://coldwarcommanders.blogspot.com/2022/05/partizan-2022-soviet-assault-at_26.html)
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Michi on May 26, 2022, 10:14:24 PM: Great looking table - and the commanders really do look like they were witnesses of the cold war. How did the 6th Panzergrenadierdivision perform against the red tide?
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: AKULA on May 27, 2022, 08:31:34 AM: The quality of the games at Partizan keeps going up and up - for a 6mm game to hold its own in that company was impressive enough.

The table looked great, even better than the photos do justice 8)
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on May 27, 2022, 08:53:13 AM: Quote from: AKULA on May 27, 2022, 08:31:34 AM
The quality of the games at Partizan keeps going up and up - for a 6mm game to hold its own in that company was impressive enough.

The table looked great, even better than the photos do justice 8)

Agreed. This was a very detailed game for 6mm and the bridge was wonderful. :-*
Title: Re: 6mm Railway Bridge
Post by: cardophillipo on May 28, 2022, 06:14:54 PM: Thanks everyone for your kind words. If any of you are planning on visiting Sheffield in July for the wonderful Joy of Six show please come along and say hello. We are taking the XXL table!