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Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: Jase on July 25, 2007, 10:39:45 AM

Hi!

I'm making some scenery at the moment and I want to put some flagstone corridors in.

The effect I am looking for is something like this:

(http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/1ds-4/sbeitla-flagstones.jpg)
(http://www.walcot.com/images/010101.jpg)

Who can tell me how I can make this? I know Hirst Arts has some moulds that might be useful, but they too expensive atm and probably too heavy when finished.

I need about 600 3cm by 3cm stones, so it needs to be a bit cost effective as well.

Cheers

Jase

Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: Auton on July 25, 2007, 11:09:31 AM

Not sure if these are of use to you

http://www.metcalfemodels.com/acatalog/Self_Adhesive_Paving.html

Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: Operator5 on July 25, 2007, 11:12:06 AM

There are a couple of techniques you can try.

Take spackle/wall filler and spread a very thin layer over your board. Then simply carves in the pattern. Spackle is not very hard and since it crumbles a little, can give an uneven look.

The ever resourceful Pete Murray suggested a fine grit sandpaper to me and I used it on my sewer board. The squares are more regular than the spackle and it is a cheap method since all you need are a couple of packets of sandpaper to do it.

Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: Jase on July 25, 2007, 11:43:57 AM

Thanks!

@Op5: Are your sewers the same as the KroonLab? If not, can you post a picture of the sewers?

Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: Operator5 on July 25, 2007, 12:03:58 PM

They are the same. The Kroon Lab is also a sewer board (and fantasy dungeon as well).

Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: ketoeloeh on July 25, 2007, 12:26:26 PM

*warning*
*warning*
Evil Empire Stuff Ahead
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On this Games Workshop webpage (http://us.games-workshop.com/games/warhammer/tombkings/terrain/tomb/crypt.htm) you'll find a cool piece of Egyptian (Khemri) scenery. There's some info on how it was created, including info on creating flagstones.

Quite nice stuff, and not expensive.

HTH,
k.

Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: Neldoreth on July 25, 2007, 02:30:48 PM

The easiest way I have found to do this is to simply texture some foam insulation. It is easy, durable, cheap, and fast. It is also not heavy at all. Here is the process:

1. Cut the (shallow) outlines of the blocks using a hobby/xacto knife.
2. Use a rock and press it into the foam to create texture
3. Go over the cut lines to deepen the grooves and make them more obvious
4. You are done!

(http://www.blackbirdmedia.org/miniatures/images/articles/umbarTerrain/foamStoneTexturing.jpg)

Hope that helps.
n.

Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: WitchfinderGeneral on July 25, 2007, 04:37:28 PM

I'd do it the same way as Neldoreth. The pictures to the 4-step explanation are very helpful.

Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: Wallyocerous on July 26, 2007, 06:44:08 AM

I agree, very nice tutorial!  Hadn't thought of doing stones that way.

I love this forum!!!   :mrgreen:

Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: Zoogla on July 26, 2007, 08:37:36 AM

Wow, cool technique.
You could also check out the Hirst Arts Site, Mr. Hirst has a mould just for your needs: http://hirstarts.com/molds/molds.htm Check out Mould #203 (Cracked Floor Tiles), it could be of some use!

greetz
Z.

Title: How to make flagstoney thingies for in a dungeon
Post by: Jase on July 26, 2007, 06:39:09 PM

Hi!

Thanks for all the responses! Unfortunately, I am a very stubborn guy, so in the absence of Hirst Arts, foamboard and patience, I decided to just paint it on...

With the following result:
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c30/JanSenten1982/ssp1.jpg)

Not too shabby for a first try out, innit?

Now, only 596 stones to go  :roll: