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Good Evening all; over the next two months I will be busy finishing not one, but two boards for MacLAM. Luckily I will be using this as an opportunity to finish previous projects. When there is a will, there is a way.
Over the last two nights I have been busy painting the Egyptian dungeon that I started over here (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=37426.0). I'm fairly happy with the progress here. The pieces I currently own have all been painted, some are now just awaiting detailing. With this in mind I have ordered some new paints (gold, turquoise and jade) from Maelstrom which will hopefully arrive by the end of the week.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_17_04_12_9_07_36_0.JPG)
From the overview you can see the contrast between the floor and walls, I'm pretty happy with this. I'm not so enamoured by the gaps in the floor. Although I wonder how 'tightly' I butted the floor together. Also evident in this image are miniatures in various stages of painting. I've rebased some of my older miniatures and they will need a (considerable) amount of touching up.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_17_04_12_9_07_36_4.JPG)
The 'detailing', as I'm calling it, includes items like the pots in the corner, the pillars, statues and the floor relief. I'm planning on spending the time finishing it. My only issue is I don't know how to weather it? For example there are a couple of lions heads attached to the walls. I was planning on painting these 'gold' but I definitely don't want them to be shiney and new looking. Any thoughts on how this can be achieved? Perhaps some washing with black/smokey ink? I need to say that I've never weathered before so I really am open to all suggestions.
As for interest reasons, my 'new' basing style can be seen on the fez wearing gentleman on the right. I prefer the small bases to the traditional GW ones.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_17_04_12_9_07_36_2.JPG)
I'm not quite sure what to do with the pillars; do I paint them another colour or just leave them as they are?
I'm also happy to report that I'm getting to use several miniatures in my lead pile so they will see some sort of painting. Having said that I've already ordered several new miniatures. Including this beautiful example of cunning, ruthlessness and EVIL. One of Pulp miniature's she wolves (and thanks again Mason), never before has evil looked so sexy. And yes that is a whip in her hand! lol
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_17_04_12_9_09_17.JPG)
Over the next few weeks, I hope to be providing status updates. And if I don't please feel free to shout at me!
Lets hope I keep to schedule (as if...)
Cheers
Andy
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Looking good. The main problem with the 'gaps' seems to be the centre wall at the bottom of the picture, it's not inline with the others and is pushing the rest out. Should be fine when lined up tighter.
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Looking great :-* :-* :-*
Is it gold your are wanting to make look old. Try a brown ink
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Only two months eh? You lucky so and so lol
Looking good so far :-*
Might I suggest some wind blown sand drifts in some of the corners (with maybe a pot just peaking out.
As to the tarnished gold, maybe a pale green wash followed by the brown and then a bit of a wet scrub brush (as opposed to a dry brush) of the base colour of the stone. This is of course assuming that the lion is gold leafed and not solid. If solid then a very light dry brush of sliver after the washes would be the way to go.
cheers
James
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Looking great so far, I like Jimbibbly's idea of sand drifts. :)
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Cheers for the advice guys.
I've spray varnished the pieces without additional details. That was todays job. I've seen paint chip off some of the tester pieces far too easily to let people play with them without protection... And no I'm not talking about durex here!
Hopefully the paints will arrive from maelstrom tomorrow and i can attempt to finish some of the detailing.
Cheers
Andy
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Cool! When do we get to play?
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As usual, when ( if lol) its finished.
Actually, hopefully some sort of tester before MacLAM.
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Small update,
I've finished varnishing the unadorned wall/floor sections and I've been painting some of the detailed ones. Hopefully not too long before I finish them.
I've also started another building for the 'city' board. I've based this, roughly, on some of the pictures of the great library of Alexandria; obviously much simplified. One of the images can be seen below.
(http://www.ancientvine.com/avimage/ALEXANDRIA_library.jpg)
I'm quite keen to create a building that is usable in Western and Middle Eastern tables. I'm hoping that the Greek influenced shapes will help it to remain fairly neutral. Please excuse the spice mills!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_06_05_12_10_55_33_0.JPG)
The 'overhang' section I'm hoping to turn into a small curators office. I'll probably borrow a circle cutter from work and have a nice circular window. I'd love to put a frame in it; I think making one might be very difficult. So I might get the following one from antenociti's (http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/code-4063-48-dia-round-masonry-window.html) (although I don't know the size). If anyone knows the size; or where to get another I'm all ears :)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_06_05_12_10_55_33_1.JPG)
I'm planning on adding two smaller, lower wings to the left and right hand side of the building. The central building will probably be open plan with a mezzanine level/elevated walkway. Obviously this is a dry fit, and I've still got a lot of work and planning to do (including deciding where doors and windows have to go!).
Also I'd just like to thank Operator5 for his inspirational New Commerce Museum thread!
Cheers
Andy
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Stunning work on the terrain!
Love it ;)
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The 'overhang' section I'm hoping to turn into a small curators office. I'll probably borrow a circle cutter from work and have a nice circular window. I'd love to put a frame in it; I think making one might be very difficult. So I might get the following one from antenociti's (http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/code-4063-48-dia-round-masonry-window.html) (although I don't know the size). If anyone knows the size; or where to get another I'm all ears :)
That page at Antenociti's doesn't give scale information, but given the price for a single window I'm going to assume it's O scale. Given that O is 1/48, a 48" (scale) window is 1" (real) across.
Nice find, actually. I could see doing some very cool buildings with a big round window like that!
Looking forward to seeing the Greek-inspired museum progress, I also filed Operator5's New Commerce Museum build away for future inspiration!
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Nice!! Good start on the museum!
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Cracking work Andy :-* :-* :-*
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Looking good Andy.
Don't accidentally build the spice jars into the museum :)
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Only just cottoned on to this, but you have made a great start!
:-*
Watching with anticipation... ;D
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Tick tock tick tock..... not long to go ;)
Looking good Andy.
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Thanks all,
Don't worry the spice jars are now safely away! A work collegue also presented me with some blue foam... it's going to become the base for this! (I hope!)
Both wings are finished; some internal detailing has also been done.
I have an exam next Thursday (Shit... thats a week away!) So I'm not sure how much of an opportunity I will have to work on this until after that.
Cheers
Andy
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Sorry for the double posting.
After stopping studying earlier today I felt that I needed to do something to relax! So I continued with this build. I suppose the majority of the structure is finished now. The base, the roof and alot of internal details have still to come. But I think you'll agree that you can see progress! lol
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_05_12_11_11_50_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_05_12_11_11_50_1.JPG)
I'm hoping to fill the window on the overhang with a nice frame. I believe a kindly forum member will be lasering me up one. Which reminds me I do need to speak to said individual about getting new counters cut.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_05_12_11_11_50_2.JPG)
Currently I think the wings make the building look quite church like I not Romanesque. I really should have reduced the gradient of the slope. However I think when I create the stepped roof, this might improve the look.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_05_12_11_11_50_3.JPG)
I ran out of foamboard to finish the internal divisions. The plan is to create a row of offices against the back wall, on ground level, and have some steps leading up to a mezzanine level. This level should be removable. The left wing will remain as one large room. I'd like to keep it fairly open plan inside.
The entire model is quite imposing; its approximately 14.5" by 18". A colleague gave me some blue foam, which I think I'll mount it on, and carve steps etc into. Not 100% sure about this yet.
Now I'm keeping my eyes open for bits and pieces use as exhibits. I'd love a dinosaur skeleton for the open hall area. But I've yet to find one which suits. I know frontline are quite good for furniture. Is there anyone else out there?
Cheers
Andy
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It is looking great, Andy!
:-*
I wouldnt worry about it looking 'church-like' if I were you. It will soon be obvious that it is not.
Regarding the dinosaur: I have a nice dino skeleton, (but wish to keep it for a future project!), but I will dig it out, no pun intended, and give you the details to see if you can grab one for yourself.
PM you tomorrow.
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It is looking great, Andy!
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I wouldnt worry about it looking 'church-like' if I were you. It will soon be obvious that it is not.
Regarding the dinosaur: I have a nice dino skeleton, (but wish to keep it for a future project!), but I will dig it out, no pun intended, and give you the details to see if you can grab one for yourself.
PM you tomorrow.
Thank you, hopefully not! I'll hoping the roof will fix it all.
Also info on the dino skeleton would be great cheers.
I also forgot to think the rather wonder Mr Dewbakuk for supplying me with the hirst arts pieces.
Cheers
Andy
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Looking great :-* :-* :-*
You can borrow any of my stuff if you want?
There is a thread some where, from the museum game I ran.
I will have a look.
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So Exams finished and out the way, I can now start to work on this board again.
Things are progressing nicely (in my opinion). I took these photos earlier today. I think they give an idea of the set up and the scale of the museum/library.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_21_05_12_3_22_32_0.JPG)
The next job is to create roofs for the rest of the adobes. That should be done by this afternoon.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_21_05_12_3_22_32_2.JPG)
A close up of the museum with the mezzanie level, and several bits and pieces I borrowed from gamer Mac... including his dino skeleton! Cheers again mate! The only 'issue' is that I think that the walkway is too wide; especially at the front. I'm planning on taking a centimetre or two off it. The rear 'section' of the walk way needs to the this wide, for the reasons shown in the next image.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_21_05_12_3_22_32_3.JPG)
The two small rooms at the back are now visable. I am thinking of making them either a storage room and office, or storage room and small exhibition space. I'm not sure yet.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_21_05_12_3_22_32_4.JPG)
A complex, based on Matakishi's design for his conan game.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_21_05_12_3_22_32_1.JPG)
A warehouse (the lower adobe) and a larger building that I'm considering using as a mercantile house. Not sure yet.
Hope you're enjoying so far.
Cheers
Andy
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Great stuff Andy. :)
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Looking good Andy.
Get some paint on them :D
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Looking damned impressive Andy.
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Looking very good 8)
Any close ups?
(Windows in the post).
cheers
James
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Thats massive! Look forward to see more ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Seriously impressive!
You have been working your socks off, Andy.
Great stuff!
looking forward to seeing the finished article.
;D
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Thanks for the kind words all.
Spent alot of day working on the board (after finishing some business stuff honest!) but didn't really add anything to the museum... Just the windows on the top floor. I'll show you my work tomorrow. I'm not sure if I'm happy with the results... I think it may look too modern, but we'll see.
Spent the rest of the day finishifng the adobes, specifically the roofs and texturing. Messy business ya'know and is more time intensive than you'd think (or maybe its just me).
Anyway i'll take some pictures tomorrow morning.
Iver the next couple of days its working on the bases; which should be a breeze for the adobes but its going to be a massive job for the museum (I'm planning on cutting stairs at the front and scribing bricks on the sides... As for the floor I'm sure i'll come up with some pattern.
Looking very good 8)
Any close ups?
(Windows in the post).
cheers
James
When i get the window i'll post some pictures. The next job is to mak a stair case; i might wait until this is finished before posting an close ups.
Cheers
Andy
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Yar sorry for the double post.
Ok as I had a business meeting earlier today which went on longer than I anticipated; so I ended up missing a few hours. But still here are some shots of the progress. I'm just after sanding and applying Captain Bloods gloop (TM) to the bases.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_9_24_32_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_9_24_32_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_9_29_08_0.JPG)
Please ignore the bin... this is not, nor will it become a feature of the board.
A better image of the windows, still not happy but they will 'do'. I may well look at redoing them in the future. And yes they still need a little trimming. They will not be glued down... this should help to remove the mezzanine level without destroying everything else!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_9_24_32_3.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_9_24_32_4.JPG)
A gratuitous picture of my hand... proving that the window section can indeed lift out... wow! Excitin' or what?
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_9_24_32_2.JPG)
I can't recall if I've shown this or not, but some of the bits and pieces I've stolen borrowed from gamer Mac.
The Jail/Compound. Notice that I have a little bit of work to do on the tower to hide the hideous gap.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_9_29_08_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_9_27_37_3.JPG)
The pit that 'bad' guys get thrown into AKA as the clink.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_9_27_37_4.JPG)
You can just see the doors in this one.
So still much to do and little time. I'm planning on taking the blue foam into work with me tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get an opportunity to sand it and to start scribing on it!
Cheers
Andy
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Wonderful.
All hail the gloop!
I hope you're going to put a bell in that tower... ;)
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Wow!!!
I just loooooooove this pulpy aegyptian thing! Sahib you are my guide! lol
Fucking catastrophic date you chose for McLam. :-X
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Wow!!!
I just loooooooove this pulpy aegyptian thing! Sahib you are my guide! lol
Fucking catastrophic date you chose for McLam. :-X
Actually thats been the general consensus.
We're looking at alternative dates for next year. Feb and march sound like possibilities. Also next year we're planning on promoting it a heck of at lot more lol
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Some more work tonight; while watching the new version of the thing (its amazingly similar to the original... for a prequel)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_11_54_50_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_11_54_50_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_05_12_11_54_50_2.JPG)
Maybe not the tidiest of constructions but I like them. Plus they are super cheap to make... maybe a pound for all 5; the balsa wood being the expensive bit. The planking is from coffee stirrers. I reckon I need some more. Also I was wondering does anyone have a good method for putting a cover on them? I might do one or two in wood, but would love for the rest to have a 'cloth' effect.
I also fancy at least one of these dotted around the board.
(http://www.frontlinewargaming.co.uk/photos/25/25BLD10.jpg)
Ok so it's not middle eastern, more Indian, but I don't think that it looks out of place. Do ya?
I've seen Wolf Girls scaffolding thread and I might try that. But what other 'street furniture' do you think you'd find?
Cheers
Andy
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nevermore did a great piece on scaffolding in Mogadishu.
Part 1: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=32609.0
Part 2: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=32610.0
Matakishi has a great town including a market area as part of his Conan project.
Cannot remember the name of the thread at the moment...... ::)
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Also I was wondering does anyone have a good method for putting a cover on them? I might do one or two in wood, but would love for the rest to have a 'cloth' effect.
Cut out some tissue to the correct size you want and glue it to the frame with PVA. Then either dilute some PVA and brush it onto the tissue or apply some superglue to the tissue instead to harden it.
I prefer the latter method, it sets rock hard very quickly and can then be painted. Using the PVA method is trickier as the tissue can split when you apply the PVA with a brush, you have to have a very delicate touch.
In this photo the canopies on the left where done with diluted PVA, on the right superglue.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/86_25_09_11_10_46_22_1.jpg)
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Cut out some tissue to the correct size you want and glue it to the frame with PVA. Then either dilute some PVA and brush it onto the tissue or apply some superglue to the tissue instead to harden it.
I prefer the latter method, it sets rock hard very quickly and can then be painted. Using the PVA method is trickier as the tissue can split when you apply the PVA with a brush, you have to have a very delicate touch.
In this photo the canopies on the left where done with diluted PVA, on the right superglue.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/86_25_09_11_10_46_22_1.jpg)
That is stunning; I like results of both methods. The superglue sounds dangerous, but I think it is worth a try.
Is that the ainsty dockside that I see?
I've ordered some Palm trees which I'm waiting on arriving. I love this table. (and the bell ;D)
nevermore did a great piece on scaffolding in Mogadishu.
Part 1: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=32609.0
Part 2: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=32610.0
Matakishi has a great town including a market area as part of his Conan project.
Cannot remember the name of the thread at the moment...... ::)
Cheers for the links; they look good :-D
(http://www.matakishi.com/MTP%202011%20Conan%205%20600.jpg)
This thread I thinks (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=29319.225). I really like this too.
Wonderful.
All hail the gloop!
I hope you're going to put a bell in that tower... ;)
Need to steal some chocolate bunnies! for their bells of course, not the chocolate (ooft! Matron! That sounds wrong!)
Cheers
Andy
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That is stunning; I like results of both methods. The superglue sounds dangerous, but I think it is worth a try.
Is that the ainsty dockside that I see?
Andy
I actually prefer the superglue methond now, having tried both. It gives a smooth finish and is easier.
The dockside is scratchbuilt from Wills scenic sheet, foamcore and balsa wood.
And the bell was provided by Colin. :)
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Thats the thread (Matakishi).
Great inspiration there, methinks!
Word of warning on the chocolate bunnies:
Wrong type of bells, at least they were the last time I had one....
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Thats the thread (Matakishi).
Great inspiration there, methinks!
Word of warning on the chocolate bunnies:
Wrong type of bells, at least they were the last time I had one....
Awww and here was me thinking that I'd have an opportunity to eat chocolate!
Actually; another word of warning. The kinder egg plastic toy containing containers have changed. I didn't discover this until I'd bought one. Still usable (It's the tower's dome) but not quite as effective as before. Still I love the chocolate in Kinder eggs so it wasn't too much of a hardship (sadly the toy is completely unusable)
Cheers
Andy
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looking great I can't wait for the final touchs
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I prefer the latter method, it sets rock hard very quickly and can then be painted. Using the PVA method is trickier as the tissue can split when you apply the PVA with a brush, you have to have a very delicate touch.
Please wear a mask when doing this!
Looking good Andy, coming together nicely 8)
Sounds poncy and expensive but you could use silk as stall cover and then cover it with said glue. There's a nice fine texture with silk and it's a bit easier to work with than tissue (befo putting the glue on of course).
For street furniture there is always the obligatory boxes of crates etc but would you include begging peasants or civilian street types?
cheers
James
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By superglue, do you guys mean cyanoacrylate? Doesn't that stuff usually come in titchy little tubes with hard nozzles?
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By superglue, do you guys mean cyanoacrylate? Doesn't that stuff usually come in titchy little tubes with hard nozzles?
Yep, thats the stuff.
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Huh.... I guess I would have to try and find a larger amount then? I can't imagine doing those roofs with those little needle-nosed tubes.
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Wow ok i've finished glue the tarps on the market stalls (pics later)... Blooming heck I think that i almost glued the stalls to my hands several times. Plus it uses lots of glue... Thank you poundland!
Huh.... I guess I would have to try and find a larger amount then? I can't imagine doing those roofs with those little needle-nosed tubes.
Yep, thats the stuff.
Pound land is your friend here... 4 large, bottles for well a pound!
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P'raps the dollar stores hereabouts then.
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That's all looking fantastic Andy! Tick tock! ;)
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Just saw this in the "related topics": http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=913.0
Rather sweet picture! Maybe some ideas in there?
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Just saw this in the "related topics": http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=913.0
Rather sweet picture! Maybe some ideas in there?
Stunning thread; I recall seeing those pictures before, but totally forgot about them until you posted the link.
That's all looking fantastic Andy! Tick tock! ;)
Yup I know! Deadlines!
Cheers
Andy
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Progress update.
I've now more or less finished all the adobes that are going to appear on the table- this has involved making three new ones; a blacksmiths (still to add some detailing), a middle class adobe, and finally as workers union/Stevedore/Teamsters building.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_27_05_12_4_11_23_3.JPG)
The layout. As can be seen by the picture, the new buildings need textured.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_27_05_12_4_11_22_1.JPG)
The blacksmiths can be seen here on the left hand side. It's pretty basic just now. I think I might put a low adobe wall around it. Also the large window will sever as a hatch through which the blacksmith will see finished products. Now just to find a middle eastern blacksmith model.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_27_05_12_4_21_32_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_27_05_12_4_21_32_0.JPG)
The Stevedores building. I quite enjoyed planning this one. And the arches where surprisingly fun to do.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_27_05_12_4_11_22_2.JPG)
Sorry for the blurry photo. The results of Malamute's recommended superglue method for the market stalls. Over all I'm happy with the result. Also I've go some more bric-a-brack coming from ainsty to fill the market place with.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_27_05_12_4_11_22_0.JPG)
The window arrived from jimbibbly (thank you again jim!) It looks fantastic!
Ok so still quite a bit to do. I've drafted up a to do list, I hope to keep on track with it.
To Do
Finish texturing the adobes (Sun)
Painting the adobes (Sun/Mon)
Last minute detailing on adobes (i.e. shutters, doors etc) (Tues/Wed)
Texturing the board (Next Sun)
Painting the board (next Sun/Mon)
The museum itself (Fri)
Cheers
Andy
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Looking great so far.
You are certainly steamrolling this project.
Keep up the great work.
Considering the speed that you are going at, you may need to spend GLAM weekend resting..... ;)
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Looking really good, I can't wait to the finished set up. ;D
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Pfft!
Two tubes of artist's paint later and...
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_27_05_12_9_46_27_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_27_05_12_9_46_27_0.JPG)
Now all they are waiting for is to dry, followed by a white dry brush. Wow what a way to spend an afternoon.
Cheers
Andy
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WOW great work Andy :-* :-* :-*
You have been busy :o
Keep at it.
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Andy you're a star! lol
Seriously though that museum belongs in MY museum!! We wants it! S'miiiine! Gollum!
It has to be the ultimate pulp building in a way... Just imagine how you could expand it and include characters from prior adventures in to it on display as you go along. ;D
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I hate missing really great threads!
What a wonderful project you have been preparing. :-*
I'm amazed how quickly you painted those buildings. :o
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Andy you're a star! lol
Seriously though that museum belongs in MY museum!! We wants it! S'miiiine! Gollum!
It has to be the ultimate pulp building in a way... Just imagine how you could expand it and include characters from prior adventures in to it on display as you go along. ;D
Hahaha thank you for the kind words! Hopefully it will love up to your expectations.
I hate missing really great threads!
What a wonderful project you have been preparing. :-*
I'm amazed how quickly you painted those buildings. :o
Its only stage 1 of the painting... The next stage which I'm in the middle of is the longest; I'm currently drybrushing. It looks as though it's going to take a couple of coats...
D'oh!
Cheers
Andy
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First off, I hope people don't mind the excessive posting of pictures. I love it when people document their progress so I'm going to do the same thing.
I had a work related meeting today that when on forever. So I didn't start painting until about 6.30. So for the past three hours or so I'd been dry brushing voraciously.
The pictures that I'm about to post are very rough and ready. But I'm happy to post them because 1) people make adobes look so unbelievably easy, when I find them surprisingly difficult and 2) I really would like some critique/hints and tips.
Ok so first up is an overview just so you can see what I've accomplished in three hours
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_28_05_12_10_34_35_1.JPG)
Plus from afar it actually looks ok lol
However closer up they definitely fail
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_28_05_12_10_34_35_2.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_28_05_12_10_34_35_0.JPG)
The transition between colours isn't as smooth or as nice as some others that I've seen (especially you Mr Malamute). I'm wondering it I should have used 3 colours instead of the two I've used. I may also have been a little (just a smidgen) over zealous with the drybrushing. hmmm.
Please advice and tips are desperately needed!
Cheers
Andy
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Actually an idea hit me, and after some remedial dry brushing I produced this:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_28_05_12_11_02_33_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_28_05_12_11_02_33_1.JPG)
It seems to break up the mass of white, and gives the adobe a slightly dirtier 'lived in' look to it. What do y'all think?
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Andy, they don't look half bad, once you add things like doors and window frames, some grass tufts etc plus little scenic bits they will come alive.
I use four colours. The first is the base colour in my case a dark sand colour similar to yours.
The first thing I would do with yours is add a wash around the bit where the walls meet the base. I use thinned burnt umber acrylic from a tube along the base of the walls where they meet the earth base. If you look at photos of adobe buildings you will see this as it shows where dirt etc and perhaps damp discolours the walls.
Then I add a mid tone lighter colour like the old GW Bleached Bone working from the roof downward, with heavier brushwork at the roof less towards the bottom of the walls leaving a gap so the base colour shows through between the bleached bone and the burnt umber wash.
Then finally a white/off white wet brush again starting at the top working down but leaving the bleached bone visible in the middle.
So you have:
White near the roof.
Bleached bone in the middle
Base colour near the bottom
Burnt umber wash around the base.
A bit of blending in between each layer and there is your basic adobe recipe. I hope that helps. I some WIP shots somewhere to better explain my method somewhere in my gallery. I'll see if I can find them for you.
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Thank you Mr Malamute. I'll try to wash my adobes tomorrow and post the results. I suppose like everything else its all trial and error.
Cheers
Andy
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Ok some WIP shots for you:
A couple showing the base coat and the dark wash around the bottom.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/1/86_25_08_08_2_10_42.jpg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/1/86_25_08_08_2_10_09.jpg)
Now with top two coats and doors etc painted:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/1/86_25_08_08_2_08_56.jpg)
Some close ups:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/86_16_08_10_8_29_27_3.jpg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/86_16_08_10_8_30_08_0.jpg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/8/86_17_07_11_1_16_56_1.jpg)
I hope they give you some ideas. As you see when viewed close up its a pretty basic paint technique. Something else which might help a bit. I sand the models alot after the render has been added to try and give them a smooth plastered look. I don't like the finish to be too rough.
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Well I spent most of today finishing the adobe. Thank you again Mr Malamute, I followed your recipe as an example. Only I think I went for more 'Eastern' desert colours than the 'Mexican Desert' colours of our lovely adobes.
Believe it or not there are four coats of paint on these buildings!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_29_05_12_11_33_02_0.JPG)
Notice the archway has broke! D'oh. I'm hoping that pva and some extra filler will help to fix it.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_29_05_12_11_33_02_1.JPG)
A a view of the right hand side of the board
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_29_05_12_11_33_02_2.JPG)
And now the left
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_29_05_12_11_33_02_3.JPG)
I'm fairly happy with the results. In my opinion they look much better than before, and look cohesive without each one being identical. I'm sure that when I add the finishing touches they will look much better (I'll be painting the bases when I do the board at the weekend). So doors, windows etc still to do.
Obviously I've not be able to stick to my to do list/agenda. I'm a day behind, I'll actually need to put the project on hold until the weekend because I'm working away from home for a couple of days. Still that's not necessarily a bad thing.
I haven't worked on the museum in a while. I've just submitted an order to antenocitis for some bits and pieces that I need. I'm hoping to try something a little different with the museum, something that I'm not sure that I've seen done before. But its experimental so we'll just need to wait and see if it works.
Cheers
Andy
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Great progress, they are coming along really well.
Cant wait to see them finished and as to your 'cunning plan'.....looking forward to that one with some serious curiosity!
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They are looking great, I am sure they will all come together even more once you do the doors etc. Can't wait to see this finished, perhaps it will travel to BLAM ;) :D
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It will indeed travel to BLAM!!! Right?! lol
I really like it. I've been trying to sketch off some of your designs so I can copy them whenever I get my hands on some foamboard.
Main difference between yours and Malarmute's seems to be that your lids go off?! Hard one to tackle... I really like it, but I don't have the interior to fill with. But being able to use the buildings inside - priceless.
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Busy! Busy! Busy! Seriously though, Thats all coming along fantastic Andy! :o I can't wait to see it in the flesh.
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Very cool thread.
Can't wait to see it finished.
Oh, you need some type of clock to count down the days. lol
No pressure, right? ;)
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Thanks for the words, i'm having a relaxed night just surfing before work tomorrow.
Does anyone know who I can either create or buy roofing like this;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62619762@N07/6857664153/
cheers
Andy
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Corrugated cardboard is an cheap easy way to do pantiles.
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Corrugated cardboard is an cheap easy way to do pantiles.
So it is! Might be worth a look.
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Try Najewitx Modellbau, see if he will sell just roofing. He has that style on his Roman buildings.
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Does anyone know who I can either create or buy roofing like this;
You can make it easily enough. Using the same technique that I use for corrugated metal.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XcIPnXdd3HI/TuuGpp-VSfI/AAAAAAAAAOc/pANZR50B0oE/s1600/DSC06058.JPG)
Here is the link.
http://snitchythedog.blogspot.com/2011/12/corrugated-metal.html (http://snitchythedog.blogspot.com/2011/12/corrugated-metal.html)
You will be able to make as much as you want. Just cut in thinner strips.
Snitchy sends.
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Thanks for that snitcy; that might actually work!
For the last couple of days my living room has been turned into a paint workshop. I've been batch painting all of the bases etc. A surprisingly large job. I'm happy to show you the results.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_05_06_12_2_21_17_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_05_06_12_2_21_17_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_05_06_12_2_21_17_3.JPG)
Please note that the palm trees still need some remedial drybrushing. Nothing too advanced, but they should appear on my painting desk tomorrow.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_05_06_12_2_21_17_2.JPG)
I've still to paint the wood work. Shouldn't be a long job; although I do need to remember the recipe that I like to use. My original plan was to include doors and shutter. These may need to be added to the buildings after MacLAM since I already have a museum to finish aswell.
You may notice that the museum isn't on the board just now. That's because I've not added much to it. I'll be working on it on Wednesday; probably during my lunch time at work too.
This is the small blacksmiths that I've been working on. All the resin bits are from Frontline blacksmith set. The chimney is just carved blue foam. Obviously it needs a dry brush. Now just to find a suitable blacksmith model.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_05_06_12_2_21_17_4.JPG)
Cheers
Andy
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Man that is a great result! Well done. Now play something!
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Stunning work! You should be very proud. I love how great it all looks together.
Time for some gaming!!!
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Quick and impressive Andy :o
For a fast job they have turned out really well.
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Thanks for the kind words guys.
Indeed it has been a speed project, still got alot to do howev.
Cheers
Andy
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Looking really great Andy :-* :-* :-*
It has really come together.
One thing I would do though is give the board pink foam edges a coat of paint, just to finish it off.
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Looking really great Andy :-* :-* :-*
It has really come together.
One thing I would do though is give the board pink foam edges a coat of paint, just to finish it off.
Its on the to do list; I agree it makes the board look finished.
I spent today finishing some models. The chap in the fez is my latest paintjob. I'm proud of him, I think he shows just how far my skills have developed (I've still got a hell of a long way to go, but I can at least put these models down on the table without feeling ashamed!)
The other two models are repaints, I painted them a good while ago. I didn't do too much other than touching up various chips and adding a final layer of highlights.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_05_06_12_10_54_32_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_05_06_12_10_54_32_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_05_06_12_10_54_33_2.JPG)
^Oops just noticed the pistol needs work; how could I have missed that?!?!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_05_06_12_10_54_33_3.JPG)
^Still not happy with the torch... If anyone had any tips and or techniques I'd be greatful.
Ok so those pictures show up the uneven nature of the board... I think I added too many small 'rocks' to the gloop mix. Hmm. Not so good.
Cheers
Andy
EDIT I tried a new basing technique... I'm not satisfied with it. I gave the bases a wash of smokey ink and then drybrushed. I don't think I'll try this again. Still the clumps of grass work!
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Lookin' good. :)
If you want a blacksmith figure in a fez, who could pass as a pulp Egyptian then Westwind do one in the Gothic horror/Vampire Wars range. He is in the villagers pack.
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Last post for tonight from me. I bought these palm trees from ebay... a fiver including postage. Don't get my wrong they took about a month to arrive and are cheap glossy plastic. But I think with a little work they look the business!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_06_06_12_12_44_58_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_06_06_12_12_44_58_1.JPG)
All I've done is drybrush the trunks with GW Bestial Brown followed by GW Kommando Khaki. The leaves where give a liberal dry brush of GW Camo Green (first use I've ever found for this colour!).
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_06_06_12_12_44_58_2.JPG)
And yes I know know what people mean when they say that Silflor is addictive! It seems that I'll need to get some larger sized stuff for terrain.
Lookin' good. :)
If you want a blacksmith figure in a fez, who could pass as a pulp Egyptian then Westwind do one in the Gothic horror/Vampire Wars range. He is in the villagers pack.
I totally forgot about him! Yet another good excuse to put in a Westwind order... especially since my next project is going to be Gothic Horror.
(http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/images/gh00033.jpg)
This one for everyone who doesn't know.
Cheers
Andy
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Trees look good Andy :-* :-*
Where did you get them, link?
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Trees look good Andy :-* :-*
Where did you get them, link?
I agree with the man!
Good work indeed!
Would also like to know where they came from.
:D
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Trees look good Andy :-* :-*
Where did you get them, link?
I agree with the man!
Good work indeed!
Would also like to know where they came from.
:D
Here on ebay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250807005613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)... £4.99 for 14. Pretty good I'm considering ordering more.
Also Mason; that she wolf you gifted me is on the painting table as we speak!
Cheers
Andy
Edit; just ordered another 3 packets of palms.... Gonna save them for a future project.
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Saw they have several different sizes and types of palms, very handy, thanks for the link.
I agree with the man!
Good work indeed!
Would also like to know where they came from.
:D
Here on ebay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250807005613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)... £4.99 for 14. Pretty good I'm considering ordering more.
Also Mason; that she wolf you gifted me is on the painting table as we speak!
Cheers
Andy
Edit; just ordered another 3 packets of palms.... Gonna save them for a future project.
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Stunning work!
Well done on getting the project to this stage & looking so good!!! :o :o :o :o
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I agree with the man!
Good work indeed!
Would also like to know where they came from.
:D
Here on ebay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250807005613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)... £4.99 for 14. Pretty good I'm considering ordering more.
Also Mason; that she wolf you gifted me is on the painting table as we speak!
Cheers
Andy
Edit; just ordered another 3 packets of palms.... Gonna save them for a future project.
Jonas and I ordered about 80 palm trees off ebay a week ago.. all the same 18cm size though. I guess we could always cut some off them to make variation. I'm quite happy to see how you've made them look. Makes me think I made a good investment. :D
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This is looking very good Andy so stop being so hard on yourself. :)
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Here on ebay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250807005613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)... £4.99 for 14. Pretty good I'm considering ordering more.
Also Mason; that she wolf you gifted me is on the painting table as we speak!
Cheers
Andy
Edit; just ordered another 3 packets of palms.... Gonna save them for a future project.
Cheers for the link, Andy!
Going by the responses, I wont be the only one following your link!
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Well another busy weekend.
Managed to get another game on the Zeppelin yesterday! Thanks again Colin; tis was great fun.
Today I've been continuing painting miniatures and also lots of the scenic bits and pieces to put inside my buildings.
First up is the interior of the Bazaar.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_06_12_10_26_26_0.JPG)
All the bits are resin and from Ainsty. Andy, shipped them out super fast for me. Fantastic service!
The shop section with the Ainsty storefront. Nothing here that I probably couldn't have made myself. But as ever time was of the essence. Still a really nice wee kit once its painted up.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_06_12_10_26_26_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_06_12_10_26_26_2.JPG)
The storeroom section of the Bazaar. All here are Ainsty trade goods.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_06_12_10_26_27_3.JPG)
I've also finished the first faction; the Miskatonic Expedition.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_06_12_10_23_07_0.JPG)
Managed to chip the priest as I dropped him when walking through to the livingroom! D'oh! The chips are now fixed, although they are present in these photos.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_06_12_10_23_07_1.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_06_12_10_23_07_2.JPG)
I'm especially happy with how the coat turned out.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_10_06_12_10_23_07_3.JPG)
So there you go. The second faction is almost finished, I cheated for the third by borrowing some of GamerMac's Chinese and the four faction, the Afrika Korps are all base coated, ready for some detailing.
My painting is definitely below the average standard that you see here on LAF; but I'm still happy with it. Plus I can definitely see an improvement.
Cheers
Andy
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Looking good. Your right the coat has turned out well?
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Coming together nicely Andy 8)
Did you get my PM?
cheers
James
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This project looks great. It's really come together nicely.
I'm excited to see the final product. :-*
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Thanks for the kind words guys. If I'm going to be honest; I'm not sure if this project will end anytime soon. I've already got enough ideas to fill another board section!
Coming together nicely Andy 8)
Did you get my PM?
cheers
James
I did thanks; PMed back!
I'd like to introduce you to the nefarious Brotherhood of the Black Pharoah. A cult dedicated to worshipping an ancient and evil figure, know as the Black Pharoah (and for those in the know/Lovecraft geeks; that's an aspect of Nyarlathotep).
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_11_06_12_2_03_36_0.JPG)
I love the Copplestone figure in the centre. Amazingly good fun to paint; the paint seemed to jump off the brush and on to him! Both Artizan miniatures are nice; although for some reason the one on the right seemed to be an absolute pain in the arse to paint! I'm not sure why.
After MacLAM I'll be looking to expand the brotherhood. I already have this chap in my painting drawer
(http://www.artizandesigns.com/images/plp004.jpg)
I was wondering does anyone know of any similar miniature (suit and fez)? I'd especially like one with a rifle or SMG.
I also finished the interior of another building.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_11_06_12_2_04_58_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_11_06_12_2_04_58_1.JPG)
Another store! This time from Frontline. Very detailed. I really liked the counter; it painted up really easily. However I found the shelving unit slightly more problamatic. Nothing too difficult; more awkward. Plus there where a number of faults in the casting.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_11_06_12_2_04_58_2.JPG)
Yet more Ainsty trade goods
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_11_06_12_2_04_58_3.JPG)
Extremely blurry photograph of a frontline bed and chest of drawers.
Cheers
Andy
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Photos are never blurry, they simply have a great atmospheric effect. :D :D
Great job by the way! You will end up with a terrific table for your adventures!
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Photos are never blurry, they simply have a great atmospheric effect. :D :D
Great job by the way! You will end up with a terrific table for your adventures!
You're right (about the blur); what the caption should say is
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_11_06_12_2_04_58_3.JPG)
The convergence of strange angles, resulted in a non-euclidean space causing extreme madness in all who beheld...
... or something like that ::)
Thanks for the kind comment. I too hope that the finished table will be fun to play on.
Cheers
Andy
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The convergence of strange angles, resulted in a non-euclidean space causing extreme madness in all who beheld...
... or something like that ::)
You just read my mind and wrote it straight away, didn't you? lol
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Looks great.
For fez-wearing chaps with guns, Brigade does a trio of enfezzed ones with Thompsons (http://www.brigadegames.com/Tommy-Gunners-in-Fez-3_p_945.html) with drum mags. Very pulpy. One of them appeared in one of my pulp scenarios as Mustafa Lattaguns, who after getting lost three times in one game was promptly renamed Mustafa Bettamap by the player running him.
They're sculpted by LAF's own whiffwhaff, actually. Neat figures, and size-wise a good match for Artizan stuff.
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Sahib that interior decoration is a most wonderful addition to these buiwdings!
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The convergence of strange angles, resulted in a non-euclidean space causing extreme madness in all who beheld...
Poor Euclid. If only he know how often his name was mentioned by mathematicians... lol
And if all the angles converge wouldn't that make it a strictly 1 dimensional space, no matter how weird the angles?! ;D
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You're right (about the blur); what the caption should say is
The convergence of strange angles, resulted in a non-euclidean space causing extreme madness in all who beheld...
... or something like that ::)
Phew!
I am glad that you cleared that up.
I thought that my hangover was getting worse!
Great stuff, Andy, it is all coming together beautifully and in double-quick time too.
I am seriously impressed!
Regarding the Fez wearers- I have those fellas as well and was looking to add to them.
Artizan have a few Arab types in the range that may work well with the fez-toters. There are also a couple in the Pulp Figures range by Bob Murch that I have been considering.
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Didn't get it Andy, can you send it again?
cheers
James
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Thats all fantastic Andy!! :o I can't wait to see this at the weekend!
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Okay; so I realise that I've not updated in a while (oops), but here is a wee short update.
Today I spent 'in the office' so to speak. All that boring paperwork. I managed to break it up a little by working on these four bits of scenery.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_25_07_12_6_16_19_1.JPG)
^Trees!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_25_07_12_6_16_19_2.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_25_07_12_6_16_19_3.JPG)
^An unfortunate who was 'left behind'. I wonder that happened to him?
I'm getting to play a game tonight with the Brothers Mac. Should be good fun.
And yes, there has been some progress on the Museum. I hope to add it soon.
cheers
Andy
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Oooh! Looking good. ;D
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Stunning. Makes me feel jelous ;)
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Quiet an impressive undertaking indeed!
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Quick question;
I'm planning on using some of the Palm trees to create 'jungle' terrain, as opposed to the desert palms. Does anyone know a good (cheap) UK source of aquarium plants to use as vegetation etc?
Cheers
Andy
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Try here:
http://www.fishandfins.co.uk/weed.htm
They used to stock a good variety or alternatively try Ebay. There are usually plenty of people selling indvidual breeding mats of different types for reasonable money.
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Try here:
http://www.fishandfins.co.uk/weed.htm
They used to stock a good variety or alternatively try Ebay. There are usually plenty of people selling indvidual breeding mats of different types for reasonable money.
Thanks Malamute! I shall give it a wee look.
I know I've been quite quiet over the last month or so, however I have started painting again. I've got a number of models stilling on the table just now. But I did want to share this with you;
Remember when I showed my new workbench?
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_04_12_8_36_45_1.JPG)
Well a few months later it looks like this...
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_08_12_1_45_57_0.JPG)
Beginning to fill up eh?
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_08_12_1_45_57_3.JPG)
So my current projects; I'm looking to try and get this lot finished, including the two D&D prepaints that I'm looking to repaint entirely.
And currently taking pride of place on the table are these bad boys, gifted to me by Vikotnik.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/10/2367_22_08_12_1_45_57_2.JPG)
I just need to decide on a colour scheme; whether to go with the old school Pink and Blue or to try something slightly different. Ideally I'd like to be able to use them as a BBEG in a WFRP scenario, and I'd also like to use them as generic demons in sword and sorcery.
Vikotnik also included his nosferatu miniature with the shipment. Ideal! I've coveted it for a while; although I think my Gothic horror project is on hold until later in the year (or at the rate I'm going, probably early next year lol)
Cheers
Andy
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Wot d'ya meen onn hoawld?!
Yer gonna play wif dem dirty sheepses! ;)
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First off please excuse the poor quality pictures; they where taken with my phone's camera. Also please excuse the unfinished models (not that you can actually make much out)
This evening I was testing some Conan styled rules. I really liked Matakishi's rule set, but decided I'd like to try my hand at coming up with some rules. To be fair I've been tweaking a simple little system for 'convention' gaming. Some people have remarked that it is similar to the Goal system and to .45. I don't think it is too much like either. Anyway I've stole some of Matakishi's ideas; including a pool of points which I've named stamina. Basically the stamina pool is a heroes life force slowly dwindling as the hero is damaged, but it can also be used to do all sorts of additional things; including being exchanged for extra dice to roll, activating skills etc. Basically player's will need to try and decided how to spend their points.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/2367_09_09_12_10_44_19_0.jpg)
^The basic layout (and worst photo of the night). Basically each of the 'red' warriors are hero types and the skeletons are mooks.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/2367_09_09_12_10_44_19_1.jpg)
^The rules and an accompanying beverage (suitable me thinks)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/2367_09_09_12_10_44_19_2.jpg)
^The heroes, having fought their way through an army of mooks, face the last two skeletons.
I'd love to have this project polished for MacLAM. The idea being that people would arrive with their own Barbarian, and dip in and out of the game; with their character advancing through out the weekend. An Homage to Matakishi's fantastic game.
Cheers
Andy
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Novel idea!
Incidentally I've had a few Barbies sitting on my desk awaiting paint for some time now.
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Fun looking game. Simple board set up, but very effective.
I'd love to take a gander at your rules once you write something up.
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So it's been a while.
I've been away with work the past few days (down in Northumberland). Before I left however I did manage to pick up a paint brush for the first time this year- and put some paint on a shield or two. I'm actually fairly happy with the work; I think that both the shield and the metal features came out particularly well. I'm considering using the same metal effect on the sword.
*Sighs* As usual they don't look all that great in a photo! And to top things off the base looks terrible!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/2367_10_04_13_9_29_18.jpg)
Cheers
Andy
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Hooray! :D
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Good to see you are back, Andy!
:D
Dont let the Curse of the Camera get you down.
It happens to us all.
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Good to see you are back, Andy!
:D
Exactly :)
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Novel idea!
Incidentally I've had a few Barbies sitting on my desk awaiting paint for some time now.
Nobody encourage him :o
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I'm looking for a wee bit of advice. I was playing around with some blue foam today and I came up with the follow. This is the first time I've really tried scribing brick. I'm fairly happy with the blue foam bricks.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/2367_13_01_14_11_32_39_1.JPG)
Not sure about the arches... I drew them free hand. Also I realise that I need to have a look at some pictures of arches because the brick work is wrong. If anyone could provide some hints and tips that would be great.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/2367_13_01_14_11_32_38_0.JPG)
This next picture gives you an idea of the thickness of the wall section... it's just shy of 1cm.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/2367_13_01_14_11_32_39_2.JPG)
The next two images give an idea of the height... I'm wondering it is slightly too high?
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/2367_13_01_14_11_32_39_3.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/2367_13_01_14_11_32_39_4.JPG])
Any advice on this would be great. Obviously I've got alot of work to do on the arches especially. Oh and sorry for the iphone pictures.
Cheers
Andy
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Andy Hello stranger.
I draw an arch on cardboard and use it as a template to draw on to the foam.
You could do with the stones around the arch, key stone etc
I mark the stone on the template as well to transfer them to the foam as well
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Andy Hello stranger.
I draw an arch on cardboard and use it as a template to draw on to the foam.
You could do with the stones around the arch, key stone etc
I mark the stone on the template as well to transfer them to the foam as well
Cheers Colin, I'll give that a try. I'll probably get pretty good results drawing it on the computer. I'll definitely need to sort out the keystones.
Cheers
Andy
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Long time stranger :)
What Colin said :D
cheers
James
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He's alive! ;)
With regards to height, it looks fine to me. Assuming you aren't intending to do lots of very narrow corridors it won't be an issue and looks better if you add larger creatures. I'm actually going to be making slightly taller walls for my Egyptian complex when I remake it as I almost never have narrow areas and taller walls look better (and fit the pillars better).
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He's alive! ;)
My thoughts exactly :)
Good to see you're back with the modelling Andy.
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My thoughts exactly :)
Good to see you're back with the modelling Andy.
Seconded!
:)
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Wotcha, looks fine to me but the freehand is a bit wonky for something like an arch. I always cheat and draw them in CAD then print off as templates. Much quicker than old school (see what I did there ;D) pen, ruler and compass with the bonus of being able to print multiples if needed.
Svennn
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So after the long wait, Reaper Bones I has finally arrived! It seems that the royal mail sent it back to reaper without informing me that it had arrived!
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/2367_06_03_14_7_05_41_2.JPG)
I was pretty impressed with what I got; the Dracolich is pretty huge. That is it sitting next to a GW skeleton and a copplestone miniature. I'm not even sure how I'm going to begin to paint it.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/2367_06_03_14_7_05_41_0.JPG)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/2367_06_03_14_7_05_41_1.JPG)
What is annoying is that the base would make an amazing terrain piece, and currently the dragon isn't sitting on it too well.
Cheers
Andy
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What is annoying is that the base would make an amazing terrain piece, and currently the dragon isn't sitting on it too well.
All I'm hearing there is that you want to stick the dragon on another base and use that one as terrain.... so get on with it ;)
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It seems to be a zombie dragon! :o
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I don't know if I want to come and play a game now that you have that big beastie :o :o :o
What else is in the box?
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A few other dragons and a whole bunch of fantasy based stuff. Giants, griffons, orcs, heroes etc. It's all manufactured from the bones plastic- which works well for some miniatures but some of the smaller ones aren't all that useful. Still it was well worth the money that I paid for it.
Cheers
Andy H
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Continued from this post (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=92361.0)
So I finally got around to finishing the scribing of the floor tiles. Here is the results of several evenings worth of scribing. They've currently been mounted on 3mm MDF, the PVA is drying. I'm hoping to spend tomorrow sealing them with a PVA/Water mix before spraying them black.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/2367_02_08_16_9_09_08_0.jpg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/2367_02_08_16_9_09_08_1.jpg)
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That is a nice bit of scribing there, mate.
8) 8)
Careful, though, as I hear that blue foam is dangerous.
Before you know it you will be cutting it up into tiny ikkal blocks and playing 'lego' with it like the other nutters around here.
You will be fitted for a straight jacket before you know it.
;D ;D
Good to see you back at it, though.
:D
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Don't listen to Paul, it's the only way to do it ;D
cheers
James
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Excellent, can't wait to see it some paint on it. ;D
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Only took a quickie look but you do need to redo those arches. Without keystones they are going to fall down, sure.
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Thank you for the replies. It will be tomorrow before I can paint them- I've just sealed them all with a coat of watered down PVA. I've had to do an order of some black paint for the undercoat. This should arrive tomorrow (thanks to The wonder of Amazon prime)
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So the Amazon order arrived including a large pot of black acrylic paint. A short while later this happened:
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/2367_04_08_16_6_08_56.jpg)
Thats a lot of tiles! I'll paint the bottom of the MDF base black once the front has dried. I'm currently considering paint scheme. I've spend a bit of time perusing the Dwarven Forge and Hirst Arts forums. There are a lot of black/mid grey/light grey paint schemes. I feel that these look decent on individual pieces but tend to go for the eye when looking at a full layout.
Kind Regards
Andy
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Sandstone is the way to go, mate.
Would work well with all the Egyptian stuff too.
;)
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So I had a go at painting a tester piece.
Heavy (almost still wet) dry brush of Brown
Heavy Dry brush of a mid brown/grey
Wash of very watered down vallejo smoke wash
Dry brush of a mid brown/grey
Dry brush of a light brown/grey
Dry brush of a very light brown/grey
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/2367_10_08_16_5_31_58_0.jpg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/2367_10_08_16_5_31_58_1.jpg)
Le me know what you think.
Kind regards
Andy
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Looking good
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I've completed some more work on the dungeon tiles, I'll post a picture over the next few days.
I've dug into the pile of reaper bones which have sat their unused since they arrived. Having not painted in a while, I wanted something quick and easy. I pulled out the five zombies included in the set. One of these sculpts is horrid, the other isn't too bad. Below you can see my attempts to slap some paint on the miniatures (first painted in over a year!). They need to be based. I've still to decide how to do that.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/2367_16_08_16_6_21_30.jpg)
After I cleaned and and prepped the miniatures (bones mould lines are horrible to remove!). I painted straight onto the bonesium with great effect. I'm not really a fan of the green zombies, but I wanted these guys to be a bit of an homage to the old school. I am reasonably happy with home they came out, for a quick paint job. There is definitely more depth to the colours in real life.
I started with a base coat of Gretchin Green on the skin, Tausept ochre on the clothing, and charred brown on the hair. Next step was to give everything a coat of ogryn flesh. The next stage was to dry brush the skin with bubonic brown. I then highlighted the skin with a mix of desert yellow and bleached bone, and the cloth with pure bleached bone.
Sorry for the blow by blow, I have a terrible memory and need to record these things somewhere!
Kind Regards
Andy