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Miniatures Adventure => VSF Adventures => Topic started by: Yankeepedlar01 on June 18, 2013, 09:59:09 AM
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The start of my Sherlock Holmes themed gaming terrain ~
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/Yankeepedlar01/null_zps2e4bca2f.jpg)
More pictures and details over on the Blog ~
http://talesfromghq.blogspot.co.uk/
Pop over to see the full horror...
David
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Looking great already. ;D
The Oshiro buildings certainly are versatile. Looking forward to seeing how this develops. :)
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Looking good.
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I'm liking the buildings. Whose are they or are they scratch built?
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I'm liking the buildings. Whose are they or are they scratch built?
You could always look for yourself on the Blog link ;)
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This is looking very promising!
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The Oshiro buildings certainly are versatile.
They certainly are.
They are on my list for later in the year.
I shall be watching this thread with plenty of intent for stealing ideas inspiration.
:D
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Bah. It helps if i read the post rather than oggle the pretty pictures. Thanks for pointing out the obvious ;D
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You could always look for yourself on the Blog link ;)
It's a trap!
Bah. It helps if i read the post rather than oggle the pretty pictures. Thanks for pointing out the obvious ;D
For once, 'shiny' caught someone OTHER than moi! They ARE distracting in their possibilities.
I was wondering about the 'buildings' designation including the wharfs, though. No direct mention of source on those.
Very keen on these; I've played with using Battle Masters towers reworked and Warhammer castles as sea walls, and a Dark World as a small boat jetty, so new ideas most welcome!
Doug
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I was wondering about the 'buildings' designation including the wharfs, though. No direct mention of source on those.
I believe the docks are part of Ainsty Castings' Riverfront range:
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/index.php/cPath/48 (http://ainstycastings.co.uk/index.php/cPath/48)
(right at the bottom of that page, and the single item on the next page)
and from what I can see of the gate at the back centre, I reckon that's Ainsty's cemetery gate:
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/41/products_id/652
(I've got one of the gates in my unpainted resin mountain, and I've been trying to convince myself that I don't really need food so I can get the docks for a while now ... )
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I believe the docks are part of Ainsty Castings' Riverfront range:
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/index.php/cPath/48 (http://ainstycastings.co.uk/index.php/cPath/48)
(right at the bottom of that page, and the single item on the next page)
and from what I can see of the gate at the back centre, I reckon that's Ainsty's cemetery gate:
http://ainstycastings.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/41/products_id/652
(I've got one of the gates in my unpainted resin mountain, and I've been trying to convince myself that I don't really need food so I can get the docks for a while now ... )
Annoying thing, I know; if a camel could live a week off the hump, I know I could make it a month or three on my girth...
Thanks so much; will definitely put these on my list. Nice thing about the Dark World 'castle' is the jetty steps are included. ;->=
Doug
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Nice looking set up. I backed the EotD kickstarter with the same idea in mind, a pulp Holmesian setting! I really like the use of the Oshiro buildings too. What are you looking to do for the roads and pavements?
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Keep us up to date with this project Mr Pedlar, it looks very shiny.
I'm sure Lord Dewbakuk would be interested in this one.
I'd love to link to it on the IHMN blog if that's alright with you? :)
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I'd love to link to it on the IHMN blog if that's alright with you? :)
Fine by me, but there'll be little to see before late July now, holidays in view you see.
For previous posters, harbour by Ainsty, as are cemetery gates, tombs were from Hasslefree I think.
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I'm sure Lord Dewbakuk would be interested in this one.
I watch everything that comes through here :D
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What are you looking to do for the roads and pavements?
Roads will be created by the placement of the houses, etc on group bases on a 2' x 2' baseboard, painted Payne's Grey, so many configurations will be possible on the same piece, also to configure with the existing two pieces from 1920's game.
Pavements will be 'modelled' on the thin MDF sheets you can se some buildings on in the picture.
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Just as a slight note, a large proportion of Victorian London didn't have seperate pavements at the time. It's part of the reason for a step on every house.
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Just as a slight note, a large proportion of Victorian London didn't have seperate pavements at the time. It's part of the reason for a step on every house.
Quite true for much of the urban area, particularly the poorer areas. Hector Green's commentary on Bethnal Green in 1848 mentions that very fact, adding that only in the past ten years had the 'chief roadways' been paved. I seem to recall a major paving work programme in part of London. It's referenced in one of my books so I can dig it out if anyone is interested? I'm slowly putting together a similar board to Yanjeepedlar anf wanted to include a wealthier area with pavements. It also helps to convey a sense of 'main street' and 'side street' hierarchy. I also want to use the same terrain for WWII and modern post-apoc! I'm undecided on what to do so take great interest in
others' ideas! I think Sarissa are supposed to be releasing some pavements?
All in all very good point to make, Dewbakuk!
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Just as a slight note, a large proportion of Victorian London didn't have seperate pavements at the time. It's part of the reason for a step on every house.
A good point, but as I also want to use it through to 1940,and even beyond, then it will have some pavement areas. There will also be yards with walls & privies, which I believe are in the Oshiro pipeline.
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There will also be privies, which I believe are in the Oshiro pipeline.
He is the Privy King ;)
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Very nice buildings, and I like how the whole is adaptable to other periods.
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Very nice! Looking forward to seeing how this paints up.
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I've slipped a picture and link onto the IHMN blog :D
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wanted to include a wealthier area with pavements. It also helps to convey a sense of 'main street' and 'side street' hierarchy.
All in all very good point to make, Dewbakuk!
A good point,
Thank you gentlemen, it's something that is often overlooked :)
With regards to wealthier areas, for the Victorian period, the better areas would have pavements, but they would also most likely be Georgian style buildings and town houses. It's unlikely to be Victorian architecture within the city. As time moves on of course, the larger Victorian houses become the residence of more wealthy people and they would all gain pavements (or at least a kerb row against the building). At least until more modern times when inner city areas tend to become rougher almost regardless of style.
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I'd like a clarification from Dewbakuk if he doesn't mind. When you say pavement are you referring to the walkway alongside the road or the road itself. For some reason I seem to recall that the term "pavement" in the UK is what Americans would call the sidewalk.
Thanks
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Side walk is what he means based on the context of his comments, but in the US the word unpaved is also used to refer to backwoods roads without macadam(blacktop).
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That's right, you guys call them sidewalks ;)
The vast majority of roads would have been covered with either setts, bricks or cobbles depending on area and use. The very impoverished areas and working yards could still be compacted dirt though. The buildings on roads without pavements (sidewalks) opened straight onto the street, which as I said is one of the reasons for a front step to the doors.
Interestingly, in some locations, while there was no pavement they did have an area that was intended for pedestrian use beside the houses. This was depicted by altering the pattern of the covering. It's only really clear in pics that had the brick style road as it's obvious where they've been turned 90 degrees to show the area.
Given the vast number of horses and wagons in Victorian London however, I would be very surprised if they paid any attention to the pedestrian area of a road.
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That's right, you guys call them sidewalks ;)
The vast majority of roads would have been covered with either setts, bricks or cobbles depending on area and use. The very impoverished areas and working yards could still be compacted dirt though. The buildings on roads without pavements (sidewalks) opened straight onto the street, which as I said is one of the reasons for a front step to the doors.
Interestingly, in some locations, while there was no pavement they did have an area that was intended for pedestrian use beside the houses. This was depicted by altering the pattern of the covering. It's only really clear in pics that had the brick style road as it's obvious where they've been turned 90 degrees to show the area.
Given the vast number of horses and wagons in Victorian London however, I would be very surprised if they paid any attention to the pedestrian area of a road.
Ah, I've seen a picture like that from a BBC Show set, I thought they were cutting cost by not adding a curb.
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Wood was also apparently used as a road covering. Basically wooden setts. Stone was considered very noisey so wood was utilised.
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You've made a grand start on those David 8)
It's true, pavements, backyards, outside toilets etc all all being worked on at the present. Still some sizes to work out regarding the pavements to make sure they work properly but hopefully they'll all be ready by the end of July :)
cheers
James
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You've made a grand start on those David 8)
Thank you James! They all have the roofs slated now too.
It's true, pavements, backyards, outside toilets etc all all being worked on at the present. Still some sizes to work out regarding the pavements to make sure they work properly but hopefully they'll all be ready by the end of July :)
Excellent news! I need two more houses it seems, one with a pub front if possible!
cheers
James
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I'll mail you when I'm back and we'll go from there :)
cheers
James
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Looks good - I finished my own scrapbuilt London Docks board a few months ago.
http://londonbymidnight.blogspot.dk/2013/05/eotd-london-docks-finished-board.html (http://londonbymidnight.blogspot.dk/2013/05/eotd-london-docks-finished-board.html)
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Looks like I'll have to place a big order for those buildings when things calm down and I have some spare cash for them (hopefully next month).
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I'll mail you when I'm back...
Thanks, James. I'll be back myself for the first week of July.
David
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Lovlely stuff, it that the ainsty dock?
I am looking at docks at the moment.... so if it isn't I'd love to know my options!
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PS hos many secions did you buy if it is Ainsty?
Thanks
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Lovlely stuff, it that the ainsty dock?
YES
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PS hos many secions did you buy if it is Ainsty?
Thanks
Can't help there as it was sold as a set b4 new folk bought it. Each section about 6"? The rounded ends are separate as are stone steps & wooden jetty.
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Oooh yes, looking good. I'll be following the blog to see how this develops.
The holiday is a bit inconvenient though ;)
I'll second the comments on the The Oshiro Terrain buildings, they are bloody good quality.
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Wow, top notch!
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The holiday is a bit inconvenient though ;)
Just had a rather fine curry & two excellent bottles of wine after a day in the sun so can't quite agree with you there :D