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Title: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 15, 2011, 11:39:47 PM
...yes, another thread about a gaming table!  >:D

for the moment i'm just thinking about it, so i made some sketches with google sketchup... please tell me your ideas-suggestions, since i can use them during the realization! :)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/casa-postapoc3-300x218.png)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/casa-postapoc1-300x218.png)

More on my blog:
http://www.thelazyforger.com/2011/03/postapoc-house-sketchup/

cheers,
Jack
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: zizi666 on March 15, 2011, 11:49:23 PM
looks like a nice project.  :)
only 1 remark : too much airco units for my taste.
(at least that's what I presume they are ?)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: supervike on March 16, 2011, 02:19:09 AM
Lovin the sketchup!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 16, 2011, 08:23:26 AM
Quote from: zizi666 on March 15, 2011, 11:49:23 PM
looks like a nice project.  :)
only 1 remark : too much airco units for my taste.
(at least that's what I presume they are ?)

lol, i just modeled one and copypasted a lot of times.... you are right, i'll put only 2 or 3 of them, and replace the others with something different!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Pil on March 16, 2011, 08:55:33 AM
Looking good for a sketchup, I had to google Biongo Cola though ;)

I like the idea of fighting in a dried riverbed, you can also put lots of 'bottom of the river' crap in it:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2055/2423654288_1c6858d22a.jpg)
(http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/238909/238909,1257858152,1/stock-photo-polluted-river-bed-full-of-junk-that-should-not-be-40632334.jpg)
(http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3214530/2/istockphoto_3214530-river-sofa.jpg)
(http://image07.webshots.com/7/1/41/34/87914134fLXIPj_fs.jpg)

The one with the bikes is typically Dutch ;)

Apart from the nice looking terrain, what's a cola factory doing in a river bed after the apocalypse? Or was it meant to have been there before the apocalypse as well? That would explain the pillars of course.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 16, 2011, 11:17:34 AM
cool photos, really inspiring!
for the moment i'm into the building: that's what i did this morning:

(http://i53.tinypic.com/jl7b6g.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/f0u977.jpg)

quite similar to the sketchup!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: zizi666 on March 16, 2011, 01:35:16 PM
Like it already.
how do you make the round holes. special cutter ?
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 16, 2011, 01:42:50 PM
yep. bought in japan this winter. 100 yen (1$) is quite a reasonable price!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: zizi666 on March 16, 2011, 01:47:00 PM
Quote from: Sangennaru on March 16, 2011, 01:42:50 PM
yep. bought in japan this winter. 100 yen (1$) is quite a reasonable price!
that's a steal  :)
could you post a pic of the device  ?
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 16, 2011, 05:10:21 PM
hum... it is pretty common, i can link you an online link... mine is the same!
(http://www.scissors.uk.com/images/cmp-1.jpg)

anyway, some development here:

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2jbwhes.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/vrwq4x.jpg)

i'm trying to follow as possible the projects, but some mistake i made have become modifications! ;)
cheers,
Jack
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 16, 2011, 05:37:30 PM
Sorry for the double post, but... roofs are done!

(http://i55.tinypic.com/33vcf8y.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/213gc2r.jpg)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/125kxoi.jpg)

cheers,
Jack
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Pil on March 16, 2011, 09:15:35 PM
You're going at top speed! Looking good 8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: General Roos on March 16, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
Quote from: Pil on March 16, 2011, 08:55:33 AM
I like the idea of fighting in a dried riverbed, you can also put lots of 'bottom of the river' crap in it:

A dried up riverbed full of trash is an awesome idea!  :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 17, 2011, 12:36:19 AM
Quote from: General Roos on March 16, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
A dried up riverbed full of trash is an awesome idea!  :)

it is, but not really playable! maybe is better a flat river bed with some disposable scenics on it!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: basaint on March 17, 2011, 01:52:14 AM
Sang
what board type are you using?
looks great so far
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: zizi666 on March 17, 2011, 02:37:53 AM
Quote from: Sangennaru on March 16, 2011, 05:10:21 PM
hum... it is pretty common, i can link you an online link... mine is the same!

Ah, ok, I have the same (paid several € for it, though)
Here in the art suplly store the have the tools from foamwerks.
http://www.foamwerks.com/ (http://www.foamwerks.com/)
I bought their rabbet cutter [misplaced my old one  :'(] the rest is a tad too expensive for me.

BTW : that's coming together really nice, and fast !  :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 17, 2011, 08:43:44 AM
Quote from: basaint on March 17, 2011, 01:52:14 AM
Sang
what board type are you using?
looks great so far

you mean the construction material?
it is the cheaper foamcore i found...6 euros for a 60x100 cm, enough for 3-4 buildings!

thanks zizi... now i have to make a mould for the windows... quite boring, but it gives another quality to the model!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: zizi666 on March 17, 2011, 09:45:24 AM
Quote from: Sangennaru on March 17, 2011, 08:43:44 AM
it is the cheaper foamcore i found...6 euros for a 60x100 cm, enough for 3-4 buildings!
maybe he's referring to the thickness ?
Here we've got 3mm and 5mm foamboard (some years ago even 10mm)

Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 17, 2011, 10:17:56 AM
aaahhhn!

since it is a really cheap american building, i choose the 3mm one, even if i prefere the 5mm one, it is 2 times expensive!

the one i took is a poor quality one, with a bad foam inside. just good for the walls.
i have a small piece of 5mm with a good foam inside, and i'm planning to use that for same parts, like shown in the MAKE IT REAL article, from a FRENCH GENIUS (look on the "links" widget on my site! =) )

i'm also planning to use MDF for some concrete parts, I'll make a try in this days!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on March 17, 2011, 10:27:56 AM
You're doing great progress!
And Google SketchUp is a great program, I've been fiddling around with it recently (but its too basic so my old education in Maya is seriously in the way) and will try to sketch up my own board with Houses :)

@Pil
You mean that people just chuck their old bicycles into the canales :o I thought it was my towns speciality (that and pitbulls that have died during illegal dog fights).
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Pil on March 17, 2011, 03:18:09 PM
Quote from: Silversixx on March 17, 2011, 10:27:56 AM
@Pil
You mean that people just chuck their old bicycles into the canales :o I thought it was my towns speciality (that and pitbulls that have died during illegal dog fights).

Not exactly, people usually chuck other people's bikes in the water. So when parking your bike near water make sure you attach it to something 8)

This was the Dutch picture I was talking about BTW, it didn't show up in my post:
http://image07.webshots.com/7/1/41/34/87914134fLXIPj_fs.jpg
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: zizi666 on March 17, 2011, 06:21:13 PM
Quote from: Pil on March 17, 2011, 03:18:09 PM
Not exactly, people usually chuck other people's bikes in the water. So when parking your bike near water make sure you attach it to something 8)

Yeah, or they borrow someone else's bike and chuck it in the water when they're almost at their destiny...
:-[
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Axtklinge on March 17, 2011, 06:26:18 PM
Looking great!

I didn't even knew there were so many tools for working with that foam cardboard..
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 19, 2011, 01:57:29 PM
Some updates:

adding scraches on the walls - mostly resin cast from myself! =)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/2jfxiix.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/2n9hqo0.jpg)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/fnwkzb.jpg)

still adding stuff! :)

Jack
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Silent Invader on March 19, 2011, 02:02:41 PM
Coming along very nicely.   8) 8)

The air con units are your own casts, right?  Neat idea.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 19, 2011, 02:04:52 PM
Quote from: Silent Invader on March 19, 2011, 02:02:41 PM
The air con units are your own casts, right?  Neat idea.

yep, as the big advertizing board (actually meant as  IMPETUS base) , the doors and the road signs! :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Silent Invader on March 19, 2011, 02:06:58 PM
Cool!  8)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Lowtardog on March 19, 2011, 02:50:01 PM
It has a great Borderlands feel to it :D
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: zizi666 on March 19, 2011, 03:25:37 PM
cool, can't wait to see it painted up. ;D
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 19, 2011, 03:50:32 PM
I uploaded the firts part of the step to step here:

http://www.thelazyforger.com/tutorials/deckhouse1/


Just take a look, some more photos there, and suggestion for further works!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: DeafNala on March 19, 2011, 03:50:49 PM
Quote from: Lowtardog on March 19, 2011, 02:50:01 PM
It has a great Borderlands feel to it :D

I agree...it's the epitome of Post Apocalypse Chic. Coming along VERY NICELY!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 19, 2011, 04:20:41 PM
Quote from: DeafNala on March 19, 2011, 03:50:49 PM
it's the epitome of Post Apocalypse Chic

hehe, that's a good definition, i like it! :)

let me link the site again, since many people aren't used to look at the previous page too! ;)

http://www.thelazyforger.com/tutorials/deckhouse1/


by the way, any suggestion about some scrap to sculpt and resincast and add? :)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Smokeyrone on March 19, 2011, 04:24:48 PM
I like it a lot.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on March 19, 2011, 04:43:29 PM
very very nice.i can allready imagine how a complete Table with 20 Buildings will look like  :-* ;D
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on March 19, 2011, 04:53:13 PM
---and i can imagine how old i will be at that time lol
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: mattblackgod on March 20, 2011, 09:10:28 PM
Looks pretty gooooood. I cant wait to see it painted.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on April 14, 2011, 09:50:11 PM
second part of the step to step is ready!

Read it right now! (http://www.thelazyforger.com/tutorials/deckhouse2/)


(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Step-2-20-300x225.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Step-2-12-300x225.jpg)

I just added a lot of details... now a few steps more and then i can finally paint it! :)


Cheers,
Jack
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: zizi666 on April 15, 2011, 05:42:09 AM
Nice !  :-*
can't wait to see it painted.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Axtklinge on April 15, 2011, 05:57:17 PM
That's looking awesome!
You really should go 'the whole nine yards' and build a complete table with that theme...
:)

Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Pil on April 15, 2011, 09:32:36 PM
Great detail on the entire model! I love the pick too, don't worry ;)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on April 16, 2011, 07:43:09 AM

thanks guys!
actually i think i exceeded a bit too much but... well, that's borderland, lets exceed!! lol

anyway, i'm starting playing a bit borderlands (hanging around with my maxed syren) for taking some screen of the cities, and using them as reference!

Quote from: Axtklinge on April 15, 2011, 05:57:17 PM
That's looking awesome!
You really should go 'the whole nine yards' and build a complete table with that theme...
:)

that's what my players want from me!
THEY only play the game, I have to build everything! >.<
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Willypold on April 16, 2011, 08:23:17 AM
Please do exceed! I'm looking forward to seeing the painted version. Your level of detail is great and highly inspirational.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: midismirnoff on April 16, 2011, 08:34:49 AM
Another fantastic build. You're a King Mida, man, anything you lay your hands on becomes gold. So far this is my favourite.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on April 16, 2011, 09:05:31 AM
Quote from: midismirnoff on April 16, 2011, 08:34:49 AM
Another fantastic build. You're a King Mida, man, anything you lay your hands on becomes gold. So far this is my favourite.

Lol, you're making me blush! actually, i didn't do much, just added stuff that i cast! And i'm REALLY afraid of painting it, because i'm not a good painter! :-\


Quote from: Willypold on April 16, 2011, 08:23:17 AM
Please do exceed! I'm looking forward to seeing the painted version. Your level of detail is great and highly inspirational.
hum... ok, I will! ^^


cheers,
Jack
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Axtklinge on April 16, 2011, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: Sangennaru on April 16, 2011, 07:43:09 AM
(...)
that's what my players want from me!
THEY only play the game, I have to build everything! >.<
:)
I suppose I know the feeling...
(I run a Blood bowl league for like 10 years now and sometimes I feel like I almost need to pick up the players from their houses in order to get them to play.)

Anyway, I bet you have a great time while building and then using your pieces, right?
At least for me that's what keeps me building/converting and painting stuff, if it were for the time I actually have to play...

Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on January 22, 2012, 10:24:10 PM
Just A few teasing pics: i've proceeded with my project, but VERY slowly!

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tease4.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tease5.jpg)

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tease3.jpg)


Pig Iron miniatures as reference!

Cheers,
Jack
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on January 22, 2012, 10:25:50 PM
I like it a lot. Keep up working on it.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on January 22, 2012, 10:27:24 PM
Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on January 22, 2012, 10:25:50 PM
I like it a lot. Keep up working on it.

Wow, reviving an old thread and starting with a prof's comment... that's an honour! *__*
Thanks a lot, prof! ^^
Do you have any advice? not on the technique, but on the look! i'm really proceeding randomly at the moment!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on January 22, 2012, 10:31:28 PM
More wire mesh :) and more details like broken furniture and stuff like that.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on January 22, 2012, 10:32:53 PM
wow,looks very good allready  :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on January 22, 2012, 10:46:08 PM
Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on January 22, 2012, 10:31:28 PM
More wire mesh :) and more details like broken furniture and stuff like that.

Allright doc! The whire meshes are waiting to be added... i've to finish the wooden structure before, since those are quite elastic, and with the vinavil they make a huge mess!

I'll start casting forniture all around soon, there will be piles of rubbish everywhere!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: aggro84 on January 22, 2012, 10:48:54 PM
I really like what you did here.
I'm planning on venturing into post-apoc as well.
Can't wait to see more.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sinewgrab on January 23, 2012, 12:00:26 AM
Looking good - you should keep up the spiffy work!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: inkwell on January 23, 2012, 01:20:05 AM
Very nice :-* :-*
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Faber on January 23, 2012, 08:23:43 AM
yeah mate!  :-*
Gorgeous stuff Jack, really like it. Now move your lazy ass, finish something and start to paint!  lol lol
Bring something to Bologna when you come back...It's a real pity to see all that delicious stuff in the wrong city  :D
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on January 23, 2012, 08:28:20 AM
Thanks guys! =) =)

Lol, you see faber? i did all those stuff (not the metal gate) yesterday evening! When i start, i'm everytghin but lazy.... :P
I just need encouragement! :)


...
And someone who paint those in my place. XD
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Faber on January 23, 2012, 08:34:18 AM
Quote from: Sangennaru on January 23, 2012, 08:28:20 AM
And someone who paint those in my place. XD

see? a reason more to bring them in Bologna  ;)
(I am NOT saying that I will paint it for you but if you bring something here we can paint it togheter maybe, you lazy boy! :D)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on January 23, 2012, 11:54:03 AM
veeeery little news!

images above:

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tease9.jpg)


This is a little sign, a welcoming for the invaders! =)
I used some old moulds i did from laser cut pieces... those are parts of a "THE LAZY FORGER" relief logo i was planning to do. I'll do it, someday.

(http://www.thelazyforger.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tease10.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Luckyjoe on January 23, 2012, 01:36:43 PM
What a great project. I love that sign.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Centaur_Seducer on January 23, 2012, 03:07:56 PM
This whole Post-apoc thingy going on at the moment is severly bad for my motivation of finishing of other projects >:(
Thank you for sharing your beatiful builds, sang!
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: aggro84 on January 24, 2012, 04:07:45 AM
Love the sign  lol

I need something like that as a Welcome mat for the in-laws.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Faber on January 24, 2012, 08:05:51 AM
Quote from: aggro84 on January 24, 2012, 04:07:45 AM
Love the sign  lol

ditto! lol
wonderful idea Jack. Perfectly atmospheric.
Title: Re: Post Apocalyptic Board
Post by: Sangennaru on January 27, 2012, 09:00:26 PM
hi allthepeople!

Just released an article: the pictures are the same, but there are some more descriptions on it! =)

http://www.thelazyforger.com/tutorials/scenery-for-a-postapocaliptic-setting-part-1/

cheers,
Jack