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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: Furt on April 16, 2023, 09:50:09 AM

Title: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on April 16, 2023, 09:50:09 AM: I am planning to run a large Gangs of Rome participation game at MOAB convention in Sydney in October and I hope to keep a record of my progress here.

I've completed my first building and this serves as a sort of prototype of the style I hope to achieve for the whole table. I intend on making as busy a table as I can manage with lots of buildings and scatter. I did quite a bit of procrastinating and research as I am want to do before undertaking any build and watching HBO's Rome was a great source of inspiration (and very entertaining).

This kit is Sarissa's Semi Detached Small Mixed Shop/Domus and represents a home with attached shop (or taberna), which in this case is a pottery shop. I have decided to try and make each shop a unique business if I can. Here my 3D printer comes in very handy, allowing me to make all the little details that sell the building being a real lived/worked in place.

In the next build I hope to go into a little more detail as to what I actually did, as this time around I was too busy working it out myself.

This is the first building, the pottery shop:

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: SJWi on April 16, 2023, 09:58:52 AM: Stunning work. I can almost smell the garum.
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Post by: rumacara on April 16, 2023, 10:42:14 AM: Lovely work Frank. :-* :-* :-*
Looking forward to see what you make. :)
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Post by: Freddy on April 16, 2023, 10:44:33 AM: That looks really great!
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 16, 2023, 10:46:33 AM: Superb mate 8)
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Post by: Unlucky General on April 16, 2023, 11:06:56 AM: Really nice work.
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Post by: Digits on April 16, 2023, 11:44:48 AM: Superb…..I’m off to Pompeii shortly and threads like this start me thinking on new projects….must resist…..
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Post by: blacksoilbill on April 16, 2023, 01:32:35 PM: That is very nice indeed. I look forward to seeing the table come together. Too bad I don't live in Sydney anymore!
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Post by: LeadAsbestos on April 16, 2023, 08:11:40 PM: I saw the pics on FB and I should have known it was you! Great work!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: FifteensAway on April 17, 2023, 03:33:02 AM: Nice work.

Now, can someone tell me why those danged amphorae were built the way they were? Every time I see them I think they will always spill their contents with those pointy ends! :)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on April 17, 2023, 04:15:26 AM: Thanks all for the comments.

Quote from: FifteensAway on April 17, 2023, 03:33:02 AM
Now, can someone tell me why those danged amphorae were built the way they were? Every time I see them I think they will always spill their contents with those pointy ends! :)

Something to do with this I think...

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Poiter50 on April 17, 2023, 04:50:29 AM: Yep, it was a transport design, mostly to let them rest against each other in ships/boats.

Quote from: Furt on April 17, 2023, 04:15:26 AM
Thanks all for the comments.

Something to do with this I think...

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: levied troop on April 17, 2023, 06:56:35 AM: Super work - looking forward to seeing Rome emerge.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Easy E on April 17, 2023, 09:44:01 PM: Wow. That level across the table will bring the city to life.

One of the reasons I have avoided the topic myself! lol lol lol lol
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on April 18, 2023, 11:21:44 AM: I've done the second building, a wine bar or popina, which I have named the Blue Cock, in honour of an iconic Australian fast food restaurant (10 sesterces to anyone who knows the reference). These bars were found in all Roman settlements, catering to the needs of the plebs and slaves. I'm beginning to understand although why they say that Rome was not built in a day...

I've been asked by a few people in other places to give some more details about the processes I use so I have made a tutorial on my blog here for anyone interested http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com/2023/04/gangs-of-rome-food-shop-tutorial.html

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Digits on April 18, 2023, 11:33:34 AM: Last time I went to Pompeii, I was astounded to find the little street vendor fore runner fast food joints outside the amphitheatre gates with the sunken amphora / pots in the counters just like yours….great detailing, loving this.
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Post by: Pattus Magnus on April 18, 2023, 02:06:45 PM: Beautiful work on the buildings! The details in the popina really add a lot of character.
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Post by: Sunjester on April 18, 2023, 02:17:42 PM: Superb looking buildings!
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Post by: Easy E on April 18, 2023, 03:25:18 PM: That Mosaic of the Rooster though! Jaw-dropping. :o :-* o_o
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Post by: rumacara on April 18, 2023, 06:36:35 PM: Superb buildings. :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Lost Egg on April 18, 2023, 07:03:20 PM: Lovely work and cracking eye for detail.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 18, 2023, 08:27:50 PM: Loving it mate 8)
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Post by: AKULA on April 18, 2023, 08:30:41 PM: Stunning…the details really make the whole model pop :)
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Post by: Freddy on April 18, 2023, 08:38:05 PM: Another great addition! Not sure if that kitchen fulfils the HACCP regulations though :)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on April 18, 2023, 09:06:12 PM: Thanks all - appreciated.

Quote from: Freddy on April 18, 2023, 08:38:05 PM
Another great addition! Not sure if that kitchen fulfils the HACCP regulations though :)

lol I'd tend to agree - certainly a case of "caveat emptor".
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Captain Harlock on April 20, 2023, 02:57:09 AM: This is amazing, I love the details
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Post by: blacksoilbill on April 23, 2023, 03:00:30 PM: That is fantastic: love the Rouge Rooster!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Rabbitz on April 24, 2023, 03:07:18 AM: Quote from: Easy E on April 18, 2023, 03:25:18 PM
That Mosaic of the Rooster though! Jaw-dropping. :o :-* o_o

Seconding this, You have to let us know how you did it.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on April 24, 2023, 07:24:58 AM: Quote from: blacksoilbill on April 23, 2023, 03:00:30 PM
That is fantastic: love the Rouge Rooster!

Yup - that's the one ;)

Quote from: Rabbitz on April 24, 2023, 03:07:18 AM
Seconding this, You have to let us know how you did it.

I'd like to say that it took some level of skill but it is simply a mosaic from the internet printed out and hit with a gloss varnish - that is it.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Captain Blood on April 24, 2023, 09:04:53 AM: These look absolutely brilliant Frank :-*

You can barely tell there’s an MDF building under there (which is a good thing ;)) Wonderful detailing and painting.

I can almost see Falco lounging outside, eating a meat pie…
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Michi on April 24, 2023, 10:00:41 AM: Quote from: Captain Blood on April 24, 2023, 09:04:53 AM

I can almost see Falco lounging outside, eating a meat pie…

And singing JUNGE RÖMER… :D

Fabulous work on both f the buildings!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on April 28, 2023, 08:01:33 AM: Thank you gents. :)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project - NEW Foricae
Post by: Furt on April 28, 2023, 08:04:34 AM: In-between working on my next proper buildings for Gangs of Rome I have made a quick scratchbuild of a latrine or foricae. It is basically a simple foamcore box with a mdf base following the dimensions and style of my other Sarissa buildings. I designed the foricae, tub and tersorium (sponge on a stick) in 3D Builder and printed them out. I wanted the finish to be appropriately grotty, as any public toilet should be.
Even though they change out the tersorium weekly, could the latrine's proximity to the Blue Cock popina be the cause of the wine bar's salmonella problems? Nah.

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: sir_shvantselot on April 28, 2023, 08:07:05 AM: Most immersive. Lovely.
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Post by: Poiter50 on April 28, 2023, 08:43:17 AM: And possibly the Crabs as well?
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Post by: Easy E on April 28, 2023, 03:29:25 PM: Saw this project featured on the Footsore Instagram account! Congrats!
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Post by: blacksoilbill on April 28, 2023, 03:30:37 PM: That certainly is proximate!
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Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on April 28, 2023, 03:32:41 PM: The detail on these buildings is fantastic - well done :-*
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 28, 2023, 04:06:33 PM: Superb work mate, can’t wait to see the whole of Rome :D
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Post by: rumacara on April 28, 2023, 07:07:31 PM: Just lovely. :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Captain Blood on April 29, 2023, 10:17:43 AM: Brilliant :-*

Right down to the shitty stick ;)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project - Lower Rank Shops
Post by: Furt on April 30, 2023, 09:15:14 AM: Thanks all. Your encouraging comments will help spur me on, as I have a LONG way to go. :)

Footsore and Sarissa are kindly sponsoring the table I plan to do and I am really grateful for their support.

The next building depicts four separate ground floor tabernae with living quarters above. The tabernae from left to right are a grocer, fishmonger, glassware seller and another small wine bar (popina). There were many popina in a given town so I plan on doing quite a few more of them. The glass merchant is obviously doing well enough for himself to jazz up his taberna a little.

While detailing this build I realised that many of the accessories I put into the shops won't be seen from the street at all, making them a little superfluous. I fully detailed the grocer but you can see that any accessory beyond the counter will rarely be seen. I think I've come to the conclusion to only detail what will be seen from the street and to resist detailing the interiors.

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: rumacara on April 30, 2023, 11:22:11 AM: Getting better and better. :-* :-* :-*

Quote
While detailing this build I realised that many of the accessories I put into the shops won't be seen from the street at all, making them a little superfluous. I fully detailed the grocer but you can see that any accessory beyond the counter will rarely be seen. I think I've come to the conclusion to only detail what will be seen from the street and to resist detailing the interiors.

You are right in this but appart from painting, what gives life to the buildings is exactly what you put on them.
While in terms of gaming is really appelative to watch all those details and the gaming table looks superb, at the end i think you´ll have to find a middle term that satisties what you are after as the end result.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on April 30, 2023, 11:33:07 AM: Love it mate 8)

Walls of Rome next (as you well know) :D
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Freddy on April 30, 2023, 12:40:23 PM: It looks so cool!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: blacksoilbill on April 30, 2023, 02:48:03 PM: Brilliant! All the paraphenalia is just so good.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: DalyDR on April 30, 2023, 02:51:54 PM: This is just marvelous. Love it, and can't wait to see the next installment, let alone the completed project!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on May 01, 2023, 12:41:57 AM: Quote from: rumacara on April 30, 2023, 11:22:11 AM
You are right in this but appart from painting, what gives life to the buildings is exactly what you put on them.
While in terms of gaming is really appelative to watch all those details and the gaming table looks superb, at the end i think you´ll have to find a middle term that satisties what you are after as the end result.

You are totally right Rui - it is finding the balance.

Quote from: OSHIROmodels on April 30, 2023, 11:33:07 AM
Walls of Rome next (as you well know) :D

Well the "Walls of Rome" may be a little ambitious - but there will be walls. ;)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: levied troop on May 01, 2023, 07:01:20 AM: Superb work, it’s going to look amazing.
As to interior detail - isn’t there going to be some fighting in the buildings with the roofs being lifted off, giving spectators an extra little surprise? :)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: folnjir on May 01, 2023, 07:36:35 AM: Absolutely stunning work. I hope I can get to MOAB to see it in the flesh.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Andym on May 01, 2023, 08:50:25 AM: Fantastic! Those have an amazing 'lived in' look. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on May 03, 2023, 12:02:40 AM: Quote from: levied troop on May 01, 2023, 07:01:20 AM
Superb work, it’s going to look amazing.
As to interior detail - isn’t there going to be some fighting in the buildings with the roofs being lifted off, giving spectators an extra little surprise? :)

There well could be fighting within but then by adding internal detailing it makes that harder to pull off. A bit of a catch 22.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Michi on May 03, 2023, 09:18:35 AM: Why don't you try to install interior lighting in the shops? I would never leave any details away, because they add so much life to what you're doing there. With an appropriate overhead light source (warm white LED - costs are virtually nil) you'd really gain another eyecatching feature! Batteries and switch could be easily installed in one of the living quarters upstairs.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on May 03, 2023, 10:46:16 PM: Quote from: Michi on May 03, 2023, 09:18:35 AM
Why don't you try to install interior lighting in the shops? I would never leave any details away, because they add so much life to what you're doing there. With an appropriate overhead light source (warm white LED - costs are virtually nil) you'd really gain another eyecatching feature! Batteries and switch could be easily installed in one of the living quarters upstairs.

This was actually suggested to me by another as well - it is a great idea. I might have to look into it but I do plan on a pretty large table which would mean quite a bit of extra work.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Malamute on May 04, 2023, 02:14:25 PM: Really impressive stuff Frank. ;D
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on May 04, 2023, 03:11:54 PM: There are artificial candles that are LED T-Lights.

You could simply attach one to the underside of the roof or ground floor ceiling.

They are very cheap and work quite well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Homemory-Flameless-Flickering-Tealight-Electric/dp/B06XCYKFMG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=LAR7DGFQ7PUL&keywords=led%2Bt%2Blights&qid=1683209454&sprefix=LED%2BT-lights%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&smid=A2RQGVHK8ILI9J&th=1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Homemory-Flameless-Flickering-Tealight-Electric/dp/B06XCYKFMG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=LAR7DGFQ7PUL&keywords=led%2Bt%2Blights&qid=1683209454&sprefix=LED%2BT-lights%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&smid=A2RQGVHK8ILI9J&th=1)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Johnny Boy on May 04, 2023, 08:26:06 PM: This is some stunning work! It's this kind of thing really makes the table look lived in!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Muzfish4 on May 05, 2023, 08:20:55 AM: Awesome work!

So, MOAB in October you say....
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on May 05, 2023, 11:05:17 PM: Thanks all - your comments are appreciated.

Quote from: Mick_in_Switzerland on May 04, 2023, 03:11:54 PM
There are artificial candles that are LED T-Lights.

You could simply attach one to the underside of the roof or ground floor ceiling.

They are very cheap and work quite well.

Yeah that could be an idea.

Quote from: Muzfish4 on May 05, 2023, 08:20:55 AM
Awesome work!

So, MOAB in October you say....

Yes mate, that is the plan. Thinking about coming along?
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Muzfish4 on May 08, 2023, 11:24:53 AM: Quote from: Furt on May 05, 2023, 11:05:17 PM
Thanks all - your comments are appreciated.

Yeah that could be an idea.

Yes mate, that is the plan. Thinking about coming along?

Would be keen if I can get away for the weekend. Will investigate and let you know. Might see if I can drag Craigus along and make an event of it. Would there also be a bit of a chance to give BotS a run or will the sole focus be GoR?
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on May 08, 2023, 09:53:59 PM: The Saturday and Sunday would be GoR focused but I could possibly try to arrange some BotS outside of the games?
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Muzfish4 on May 11, 2023, 09:28:03 AM: Sounds very promising - I should have a better idea of how I am placed a bit closer to the event, but will definitely try to make it there if I can.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on May 13, 2023, 10:04:37 PM: Quote from: Muzfish4 on May 11, 2023, 09:28:03 AM
Sounds very promising - I should have a better idea of how I am placed a bit closer to the event, but will definitely try to make it there if I can.

It would be nice to meet. :)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Muzfish4 on May 15, 2023, 12:12:49 PM: Quote from: Furt on May 13, 2023, 10:04:37 PM
It would be nice to meet. :)

Aye, verily. The October long weekend is the weekend just before cricket season starts so if Craigus can't make it I will try to bring the Little Fish along. they both like gaming and Roman history would love to try out your terrific looking table. Be nice to get back to Emerald City for reasons other than work.

Right, you've got me all enthusiastic now. Might have to get out some half finished Thracian and crowd and get them done.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project - Buthcher and Warehouse
Post by: Furt on June 04, 2023, 11:41:12 PM: Having received more buildings this week I decided to start on Sarissa's Lower Rank Insula Corner. I decided to make this a butcher shop as I have planned to do one for ages based off some Googled images. The poor ate very little meat so this would likely be a mid rank store in the scheme of things. Arranging all the hanging meat was pretty challenging but I am very happy with the results. I was planning to put a small shrine on the blank wall around the corner but opted to make it a small pottery stall instead. I will save the inbuilt shrine idea for a later build.

The majority of the accessories for the butcher were kindly donated by Key Capas, a very talented 3D sculptor whose style is very realistic and mostly historically based. She has a shop on MyMiniFactory and I believe the butcher STLs will be available very soon. https://www.myminifactory.com/users/KeyCapas

The second build I completed was the Warehouse Block. This is a pretty imposing building measuring nearly 30cm wide and will take up a good amount of space on the table. Applying the fridge liner roof tiles to this kit was a bit of a challenge as it is the largest roof area I have tackled this far - but I have only myself to blame there. I really like how the doors open on this kit and the mechanics of it are really well done. One set of the doors pass straight through the warehouse, allowing it to be a thoroughfare of sorts. I haven't detailed the warehouse with accessories as I have a lot of scatter that can be placed in and around it quite easily.

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: blacksoilbill on June 05, 2023, 03:29:24 AM: Outstanding work on both of these. I love the details for the pottery stall and the butcher's shop: especially that scale!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: SJWi on June 05, 2023, 05:30:23 AM: Truly inspiring. Can you share your trade secrets as to how you paint you tiled roofs?
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 05, 2023, 05:46:01 AM: Cracking stuff mate 8)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: PanzerKaput on June 05, 2023, 11:01:28 AM: Just stunning there mate and you GoR stuff will look get on it. I spoke to Andy the other day and give me a shout if you need any help with the game
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on June 05, 2023, 09:24:49 PM: Thanks all.

Quote from: SJWi on June 05, 2023, 05:30:23 AM
Truly inspiring. Can you share your trade secrets as to how you paint you tiled roofs?

It couldn't be simpler SJWI. Just prime the tiles with a black spray paint (I use a dirt cheap brand) and then start drybrushing with a burnt orange. I vary how heavy I drybrush over certain areas and then go back heavier in some spots. Quick and easy.

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Dr Mathias on June 05, 2023, 09:55:41 PM: Great looking buildings :)
Details really set the scene!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on June 18, 2023, 08:58:52 AM: This time around, instead of doing a single Gangs of Rome building or two at a time, I have constructed a group of buildings, doing the roofing and sidewalks altogether in a batch. I will detail the buildings singularly or in pairs, as this is proving the most time consuming part of the project.

The next building I have fully completed is Sarissa's Workshops. This is one of the few single storey buildings in the entire Streets of Rome range and has a footprint similar to the ranks of shops. I chose to make the workshops a metalsmith and carpenter, but also considered other trades like a leatherworker, mason or tilemaker. There is a small shrine to Vulcan above the forge that I will try to fit a tiny statue into at a later date.

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 18, 2023, 09:22:30 AM: Superb 8)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: rumacara on June 18, 2023, 09:29:51 AM: Nice. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: PanzerKaput on June 18, 2023, 09:40:31 AM: Stunning work there
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on June 18, 2023, 09:50:40 AM: Thanks gents - I'm running out of storage space! lol
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Freddy on June 18, 2023, 10:41:20 AM: It looks really cool!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on June 20, 2023, 08:30:03 AM: This is the third wine shop (thermopolium) I have done for my Gangs of Rome table. As I've stated before, these types of tabernae would have been as prevalent as they are in a modern city and I could imagine citizens having their favourite places to drink or eat on every street. I think there would be an abundance of thermopolia as Plebeian Romans had no means of cooking in their own home and so relied on places like this on a daily basis.

The building I used for the thermopolium is another of Sarissa's Lower Rank Insula Corner kits. I like these particular kits because you can do something interesting with the bare wall around the corner from the shop front. I did some "renovations" on this build by making a second opening to the wine shop by simply dremmelling out a hole in the blank wall. I also added a drinking fountain on the corner's gutter out of blue foam and some beads. It was high time to prove to myself that I still have some scratchbuilding skills what with all this MDF I've been working with. I filled the fountain with some clear resin after making sure the basin was watertight.

I'm not sure about the bull mosaic and so have made it removable. The last image shows the wine shop without the mosaic and I'd like to hear what people think of it.

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Muzfish4 on June 20, 2023, 08:32:56 AM: Looks terrific and the bull mosaic is, for mine, a winner.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Lost Egg on June 20, 2023, 08:34:52 AM: Looks great and I actually like the bull mosaic in place, the wall seems kinda bare without it.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: ithoriel on June 20, 2023, 03:45:31 PM: Love the whole thing and agree the bull mosaic deserves to stay. In a world where literacy is far from universal signs matter.

"Where are we meeting?"

"Cornelia Faustina's caupona."

"I don't know it, which one?"

"The thermopolium with the mosaic of the bull outside"
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 21, 2023, 05:29:19 AM: Cracking on there mate, love it 8)

As to storage; build first, think about it later. It's worked for me lol
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Shark in Exile on June 21, 2023, 08:33:26 AM: Fantastic project and I agree the wall looks blank without the bull mosaic so I vote it stays ;)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Poiter50 on June 21, 2023, 09:47:39 AM: Keep it, Keep it!! lol lol lol
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: rumacara on June 21, 2023, 01:29:40 PM: Briliant work mate. :-* :-* :-*
Time for a group photo?
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on June 21, 2023, 10:40:32 PM: Thanks all for the comments and thoughts.

The mosaics on exterior walls are likely unhistorical but the buildings do need something to break up the monotony of the limited palette I am using. I am planning to add some graffiti at some point but figure it will be either too small to read or gigantic like some examples from Pompeii or The Life of Brian.

Quote from: OSHIROmodels on June 21, 2023, 05:29:19 AM
As to storage; build first, think about it later. It's worked for me lol

Unfortunately I have already taken your advice here James to the detriment of my wife. lol

Quote from: rumacara on June 21, 2023, 01:29:40 PM
Briliant work mate. :-* :-* :-*
Time for a group photo?

Thanks Rui and yes a group shot is well overdue mate but I am still waiting on a decent mat to display them on.

I'm about a third through the planned buildings at this stage. o_o o_o o_o
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on June 24, 2023, 08:20:43 AM: The next Gangs of Rome building is this nondescript property known locally as the House of the Pomegranate, an upscale lupanar, or brothel. My inspiration for this was from the scene when Titus Pullo takes Octavian to the brothel in HBO's Rome. The House of the Pomegranate is one of Sarissa's Semi-Detached Small with Flat Roof kits and it was a nice change to not have do add any pan-tiles to this one. At a later time I may detail the open roof area with some couches and plants.

The front room of the lupanar has a large wall mosaic of Venus. Roman brothels are well documented for their highly "descriptive" wall murals but I need to keep this pretty tame as the table will be displayed to the public and players may include kids. I also used a rug that was simply printed and cut out from normal printer paper.

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 24, 2023, 08:43:15 AM: Quote from: Furt on June 21, 2023, 10:40:32 PM
Unfortunately I have already taken your advice here James to the detriment of my wife. lol

Good man, long may it continue :D

(I see it certainly is lol )
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: PanzerKaput on June 25, 2023, 08:00:25 AM: I so love this project and every time you add to it, it just get even better.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Mesh on June 25, 2023, 08:07:30 AM: Absolutely fantastic project, Rome really comes to life with those buildings! If I ever again doubt the potential of mdf buildings i need to come and revisit this one :)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: has.been on June 25, 2023, 11:02:15 AM: Lovely work. I add my vote in favour of the outdoor mosaics. They look cool. :)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on June 26, 2023, 11:13:41 AM: Thanks for all the supportive comments. :)

The tenth building I have completed for my Gangs of Rome layout, a book dealer, and the kit is again another of Sarrisa's Lower Rank Insula Corner.

Roman "books" were not our modern idea of a book of course, but scrolls or "book rolls". I stupidly decided to make my scrolls by hand, when I could have just 3D printed them. That's about two hours of my life I won't get back! They probably do look a bit more authentic although because I used the pirate-map coffee staining method on them.

Apparently exteriors of bookshops were plastered with advertisements and choice quotes from the titles in stock. Martial once told a friend not to bother going in, since you could “read all the poets” on the door posts.

I've been wanting to add some greenery to my builds for some time and this time I included a trestle and climbing plant. On the blank wall of the building I made a small street shrine, likely to Jupiter.

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on June 26, 2023, 11:36:00 AM: Love it mate. Also love the fact you made the scrolls by hand 8)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Lost Egg on June 26, 2023, 01:26:24 PM: Agreed. The shot of the buildings interior really brought it to life, cracking sir.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Marine0846 on July 01, 2023, 03:34:25 AM: I have not been on this board for awhile.
Glad I took a look.
I must say I am very impressed with the detail on the buildings.
Really love what you have done. :-*
I have spent a fair amount of time over the last few days, drooling.
Thanks for sharing, looking forward to seeing what is up next.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: blacksoilbill on July 01, 2023, 05:24:59 AM: Now that one is just outstanding (not that the others aren't!)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: bluewillow on July 01, 2023, 06:45:42 AM: Mighty fine work, the blue coc looks like a fine establishment

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: levied troop on July 01, 2023, 07:19:24 AM: That was 2 hours well spent - the scrolls look amazing and definitely add to a fantastic building :-*
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Post by: has.been on July 01, 2023, 07:27:59 AM: Superbibus! :-*
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: rumacara on July 01, 2023, 10:33:06 AM: Greatus. :-*
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: levied troop on July 01, 2023, 12:51:10 PM: And given the latest news from Pompeii I assume a pizzeria is next on the building list :)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on July 01, 2023, 10:51:01 PM: Glad you guys seem to be enjoying it - don't want to bore people with endless building images. My goal is to get a table set up soon but I am waiting on a suitable mat.

This is the first upper rank building I have completed - a moneylender. Although temples formed the first banks in Rome, private moneylenders or government supervised argentarii did exist. The kit is one of Sarissa's Upper Rank Insula Corner kits and has been my first experience with Sarissa's MDF pillars. I have to admit I was pretty dubious about how these would turn out but I am pleasantly surprised with how easy these went together and of the overall final look. I'm very keen to tackle the temple now. The interior is fairly plain and features a floor mosaic that was simply printed out from a Googled image and gloss varnished.

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: FifteensAway on July 02, 2023, 12:25:13 AM: Having not visited this thread since it's early days - I am agog. You are stepping bit by bit to what will be remembered as a 'legendary' project, long remembered by all those fortunate enough to see it in person. And pretty well remembered from here, too.

Seems you decided to continue on with a lot of the interior detailing. While much of it might never be seen, especially during a game, there is one person who will always be pleased with that extra effort. And that, sir, will be you. It's always been a bit backwards part of miniatures gaming - we build what we wish we got to play on and then mostly it gets played on by others while we run the game. But I suspect in your quiet moments - when the tsking wife when you really do exceed the available limits beyond her endurance allows you those moments to yourself - you will relish that extra effort as you either play solo or just sit back admiring and imagining actions on what you've built.

Superb effort, sir. Truly. Oh, and I love the black base under the tiles mini-tutorial, I would not have thought to use black but it is highly effective.

If you have not, you really need to watch the old movie, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. And you need to find some proper 'courtesans' to populate the brothel! Just tell the kids the ladies are preparing to take a bath. lol

Looking forward to more. And if you don't find the right mat, make one yourself - I think that might ultimately be necessary to match to what you've done. I hope to be truly stunned by the group shots.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: has.been on July 02, 2023, 01:07:02 PM: Quote
And if you don't find the right mat, make one yourself - I think that might ultimately be necessary to match to what you've done. I hope to be truly stunned by the group shots.

I picked up some embossed wall-paper, well a 'sample' of the roll.
This I wall paper pasted to a cheap offcut of MDF from a DIY store.
Dark base colour & some dry brushing later, it makes a serviceable
base for my Peninsular buildings. Cheap, not difficult & it does the job.
If you can make those wonderful buildings, you can make the base.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: FifteensAway on July 02, 2023, 01:46:41 PM: Perhaps I've missed any mention here in this thread - or perhaps it is in another thread - but I have not seen any figures yet. And it is July. And your game is in October. I know it is a 'skirmish' system. But those figures are going to need to match the buildings, no? Maybe someone else is painting the figures? Just wondering is all.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 02, 2023, 01:51:42 PM: Lovely work Frank :) Keep ‘em coming 8)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Malamute on July 02, 2023, 02:29:26 PM: Quote from: FifteensAway on July 02, 2023, 01:46:41 PM
Perhaps I've missed any mention here in this thread - or perhaps it is in another thread - but I have not seen any figures yet. And it is July. And your game is in October. I know it is a 'skirmish' system. But those figures are going to need to match the buildings, no? Maybe someone else is painting the figures? Just wondering is all.

Eh? ::)

Great work Frank, they look superb, each a work of art of its own. :-*

Looking forward to seeing the game in due course ;) :)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Muzfish4 on July 06, 2023, 05:01:36 AM: Tip-top work, as ever, mate.

Looking more and more likely to be able to see all of this magnificent work first hand in October.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: nikkobourges on July 08, 2023, 11:01:46 AM: Hello,

Superb project !! Roman houses are finely detailled !!! Great work !!!

Nikkobourges
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on July 12, 2023, 08:45:40 AM: Again thank you for everyone's words of encouragement. It really helps to drive me on through these big projects.

The miniatures are actually being done by my mate who will assist me at the table across the two days. He is a very busy man although so they will be getting a simple lick of paint for now.

I treated myself to a break from my ongoing work on tabernae and instead dedicated some time to completing a Sarissa Precision Temple. The finished kit makes for quite an impressive and imposing build and will form the center of my marketplace/forum. I opted to make this a temple to Neptune simply because it was the best free Roman god statue STL I could find. I went for a classic colour palette that may well be more Hollywood than historical but I much prefer the clean white look.

I intended to do some pedimental sculptures for the tympanum by adjusting existing 3D files but nothing I came up with looked right. I would love for a 3D artist to design a simple tympanum that would specifically suit Sarissa's temple.

As I have mentioned before, I am really impressed with the appearance of Sarissa's pillars in this range. For mdf I think they really look the part and they have done a great job on their construction, which is both simple and very effective.

Right - back to butcher shops and bakeries for me...

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on July 12, 2023, 09:45:15 AM: Quote from: Muzfish4 on July 06, 2023, 05:01:36 AM
Looking more and more likely to be able to see all of this magnificent work first hand in October.

Good stuff. Aiming to run BotS on the Monday too.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Vanth on July 12, 2023, 11:24:40 AM: Great work, kudos! One minor caveat: the sacrificial altar would not be inside the temple cell, it would be outside of the temple, in front of the stairs leading to it. No one apart from the priests would be allowed inside the cell, all the sacrifices were held outside.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: cadbren on July 12, 2023, 11:05:17 PM: Quote from: Vanth on July 12, 2023, 11:24:40 AM
Great work, kudos! One minor caveat: the sacrificial altar would not be inside the temple cell, it would be outside of the temple, in front of the stairs leading to it. No one apart from the priests would be allowed inside the cell, all the sacrifices were held outside.

Good point; the current set up does look really good though with Neptune looking down at the sacrifice. Nice composition.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Marine0846 on July 13, 2023, 02:37:13 AM: The temple is a thing of beauty.
The Gods are pleased! :-*
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: zemjw on July 19, 2023, 09:23:30 AM: BBC article on new Pompeii finds this morning - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66226417

Some new building ideas and wall decorations for you to try :D

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Muzfish4 on July 19, 2023, 01:15:43 PM: Quote from: Furt on July 12, 2023, 09:45:15 AM
Good stuff. Aiming to run BotS on the Monday too.

Sounds good. Will try to get there for a day of GoR and at least a morning of BotS. Chance would be a fine thing. :D
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on July 23, 2023, 07:54:30 AM: Work has been continuing furiously on my Gangs of Rome project, still following my early change in tact to batch build the remaining kits. I will concentrate on finishing the remaining buildings to a stage where they are table ready and then detail them further as time permits.

The next kit I have completed in full is the Sarissa Roman Bakery. This had been in a semi completed stage for quite some time but I couldn't find accessories I was completely happy with. The floor of the bakery and its adjoining courtyard are XPS foam flagstones, very similar to the guttering on the street.

The majority of the bakery accessories were created by, Key Capas, whose excellent work can be found at her MyMiniFactory shop here https://www.myminifactory.com/users/KeyCapas (https://www.myminifactory.com/users/KeyCapas)

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: rumacara on July 23, 2023, 08:41:55 AM: Another great model. :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: blacksoilbill on July 23, 2023, 08:43:50 AM: Another little masterpiece!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: has.been on July 23, 2023, 09:02:51 AM: More great work.
dare I say, 'Just what you... kneaded' lol lol lol
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 23, 2023, 09:05:28 AM: Cracking stuff mate 8)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Freddy on July 23, 2023, 10:25:31 AM: Amazing project!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Philotep on July 23, 2023, 10:35:30 AM: Yes absolutely wonderful, your painting is excellent, can't wait to see the final scene. These Sarissa Precision buildings are so tempting, too bad they don't exist in 20mm, I would need some for my EIR army.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Ray Rivers on July 23, 2023, 07:45:28 PM: Fantastic! :-*
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Cacique Caribe on July 23, 2023, 10:19:22 PM: WOW! What an amazing discussion, with so many inspiring examples of advanced modeling projects. Stunning.

Dan
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: DalyDR on July 23, 2023, 11:23:56 PM: All of this is just so good. Tremendous project!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Constable Bertrand on August 06, 2023, 11:30:16 AM: Blood and ashes Frank! That is amazing, the build, the texture and paint and the little details you are adding really bring it to life. I can easily imagine the townsfolk living and working in that town. Looks smashing sir!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Galland on August 08, 2023, 06:05:12 PM: Hey Dude! Sonny Huy here from Facebook!!! I know that I would find you here as well. I have been a member for quite some time here, but haven’t posted in a while 🙂🙃 :-*
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on August 08, 2023, 08:38:20 PM: Thanks for all the comments - they are much appreciated. :)

Quote from: Constable Bertrand on August 06, 2023, 11:30:16 AM
Blood and ashes Frank! That is amazing, the build, the texture and paint and the little details you are adding really bring it to life. I can easily imagine the townsfolk living and working in that town. Looks smashing sir!

Matt! You are back! It will be at MOAB if you can get there mate.

Quote from: Galland on August 08, 2023, 06:05:12 PM
Hey Dude! Sonny Huy here from Facebook!!! I know that I would find you here as well. I have been a member for quite some time here, but haven’t posted in a while 🙂🙃 :-*

Hey Sonny. Yeah the evilness that is FB drew me away from LAF but I've been trying to visit here more often.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Aethelflaeda was framed on August 14, 2023, 06:41:52 PM: When are you going to play!?!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: nikkobourges on August 15, 2023, 09:18:14 PM: Hello,

Excellent project !!!! We are waiting for the miniatures....

Nikkobourges
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Dr. Zombie on August 16, 2023, 02:17:29 PM: Wow!

This is amazing.
You are getting really close to edge where you are not building wargaming terrain but dollhouse dioramas.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: trev on August 17, 2023, 09:20:55 AM: Very nice work on the buildings. Looking forward to seeing some games.

The Temple reminds me of Colchester. You could do some great scenarios with Romans fleeing back to the temple pursued by angry celts. Spoiler: it doesn’t end well for anyone. ;)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Johnny Boy on August 19, 2023, 07:22:54 AM: Wow! You really bring these buildings to life, I like the Sarissa buildings range but don't seem to be able to do them justice.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Galland on August 20, 2023, 06:34:43 PM: Quote from: Aethelflaeda was framed on August 14, 2023, 06:41:52 PM
When are you going to play!?!

I hear you, Facebook has a tendency to do that, same with Mordheim. But that group is so good that I don’t mind. Cool to see all your awesome stuff posted here, they are fantastic! 🌹❤️
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Aethelflaeda was framed on August 20, 2023, 07:11:50 PM: I was kinda hoping to get an invite!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: The Golem on August 21, 2023, 05:47:56 PM: Hello Furt,

I just read the whole thread and I want to say that your project is very exciting and amazing! Your pictures are truly a feast for the eyes! I am impressed by the level of details.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on August 23, 2023, 03:46:11 AM: Thanks for all the interest - it helps to keep me plugging along.

We have already played a trial game of the GoR2 rules to prepare for the MOAB convention which is 29th Sep.

I would have preferred images of the table complete but here is some group shots as the table stands:

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: blacksoilbill on August 23, 2023, 04:51:54 AM: That is an outstanding table:an impressive standard right across the board!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Rickf on August 23, 2023, 07:45:05 AM: I cannot begin to describe my jealousy lol what a lovely table.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: has.been on August 23, 2023, 07:51:01 AM: Well done. Soup-Urb. :-*
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 23, 2023, 08:46:10 AM: Love it mate, now make a colosseum :D
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Silent Invader on August 23, 2023, 08:59:49 AM: That looks delightful 8)
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Malamute on August 23, 2023, 09:16:56 AM: That's really impressive Frank. :-*
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Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on August 23, 2023, 10:54:47 AM: This is a fantastic project - love the detail :-*
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Post by: Aethelflaeda was framed on August 23, 2023, 01:18:45 PM: Tempting to fly to Australia if just to get into the game! So envious.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: trev on August 23, 2023, 01:45:39 PM: That is outstanding! Very nice work.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: jon_1066 on August 23, 2023, 01:57:38 PM: Table looks lovely. The shots down the street and through the arches are great.

I wonder would it be more "interesting" to vary things a little? eg what about spacing out the buildings in one area (eg by the temple) to create a plaza and cramming them in tighter in another area to create some alleyways?

I get the idea of using the aqueduct as a stopper/end piece but for such an amazing model I'd be tempted to slap it front and center right through the city! It would also give cover with the arches and another tactical element to the layout.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: ithoriel on August 23, 2023, 04:14:17 PM: A stunning looking table that only needs some figures to bring it entirely to life!

I look forward to seeing further photos.

Will we see Milo, Clodius or the Gracchi brothers?

Or perhaps Marcus Didius Falco and Helena Justina?

Whatever, more power to your elbow!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Freddy on August 23, 2023, 09:12:22 PM: Wow, that is a really great looking table indeed!
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Post by: carlos marighela on August 23, 2023, 09:39:22 PM: Very nice. I'll bet that wasn't built in a day.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Vagabond on August 24, 2023, 11:24:06 PM: Very very nice, just went through the whole thread and very inspired by what you have done.
Roof tiles look great and it's a fine idea to copy.

You just need a mountain of clutter to make it looked lived in but I'm sure that's well in hand.
Cheers
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: levied troop on August 25, 2023, 06:58:08 AM: Utterly beautiful :-* That’s a magnificent table fully worthy of the Emperor.
Just needs a Frankie Howard figure :D
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Poiter50 on August 26, 2023, 01:27:19 AM: Knowing Furt, he probably has one. ;) ;) ;D ;D lol

Quote from: levied troop on August 25, 2023, 06:58:08 AM
Utterly beautiful :-* That’s a magnificent table fully worthy of the Emperor.
Just needs a Frankie Howard figure :D
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: nikkobourges on August 27, 2023, 05:56:01 PM: Hello,
Superb table !!!
Nikkobourges
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Bowman on April 14, 2024, 07:18:08 PM: Quote from: Furt on August 23, 2023, 03:46:11 AM
Thanks for all the interest - it helps to keep me plugging along.

Late to the party as usual. Absolutely beautiful work, and I may have to steal some of your ideas.

One question though: where do you get the stone flooring found in many of the interiors Of your buildings? I initially thought it was the paper you can get for dollhouses but it has some texture to it.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Furt on April 15, 2024, 09:42:56 PM: Quote from: Bowman on April 14, 2024, 07:18:08 PM
One question though: where do you get the stone flooring found in many of the interiors Of your buildings? I initially thought it was the paper you can get for dollhouses but it has some texture to it.

I have a blog post about it here http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com/2023/04/gangs-of-rome-food-shop-tutorial.html, but it is just DAS Air Dry Modelling Clay.

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Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Captain Blood on April 15, 2024, 10:40:46 PM: Sorry I missed this Frank. Glad it popped back up. Looks beautiful.
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Bowman on April 18, 2024, 11:57:10 PM: Quote from: Furt on April 15, 2024, 09:42:56 PM
I have a blog post about it here…….

Thank you so much for that!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Sapphon on April 20, 2024, 12:42:08 AM: Now that is really nice!
Title: Re: Gangs of Rome Project
Post by: Basementboy on April 20, 2024, 04:07:18 PM: Agreed!