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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: Jevenkah on July 17, 2013, 05:35:59 PM
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My husband Teshub inspired me so much with his consistent turn-out of A Lady A Day (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/a-lady-a-day/) during June that I picked up brush and orcs.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_1652.jpg)
Here we have an always frightening axe-and-shield orc:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Orc_w_shield_0012.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Orc_w_shield_0013.jpg)
And one of our priests using music to calm the savage beasts:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jevpaints_0023.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jevpaints_0024.jpg)
There are a few more pics on the website, and a handful of Lund's let for me to paint!
Jevenkah
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Those look mean just like they mean business. :D
I wish I could get my behind up and start painting again. My output is pathetic.
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Nice work, I love those orcs. They were new releases right about when I got into painting. I enjoyed your Lady a Day thread and I think this will be fun to see ;)
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Nice Orcs they will look good on your tabletop.
Did I understand you correctly that you are going to paint one orc a day for a month now? ;)
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Those look mean just like they mean business. :D
I wish I could get my behind up and start painting again. My output is pathetic.
Maybe we should get together for a get-a-grip weekend with paints, minis and vintage music (my output has been at a standstill for more than a year) ;)
I always watch in disbelief when anyone manages to finish one mini a day, I need at least 2 evenings to finish one - but maybe it's because I rarely work at only one at a time.
These orcs look very good, and also very old-school in appearance (Grenadier or something else?).
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Loving these old school orcs.
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I have a soft spot for the old school look and look forward to painting a few myself soon.
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The Green Guys look TERRIFIC. the brushwork is every bit up to the standards of Himself...maybe even better. AND is that a GREAT smile or what? Have FUN with The Project.
Tip of the Day: if you add a tiny dot of yellow toward the center of the red eyes, you'll get a nice glowing effect.
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Nice work.
I love the consistency of painting and basing in your collection, it really enhances the overall effect.
Cheers!
Joe Thomlinson
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I like your approach to painting for the tabletop. You're not just relying on an overly heavy over a single base color to make the figures stand out. There's smooth transitions and these look good photographed up close.
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Really love those old orcs and how you have painted them. I must dust some of mine off when I get a chance o_o
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Inspiring me to get back to my EM4 N Lund orc challenge... I ran out of steam about 2/3 of the way through all the conversion work... :(
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Inspiring me to get back to my EM4 N Lund orc challenge... I ran out of steam about 2/3 of the way through all the conversion work... :(
Please do get this project up again! I would love to see that massive orc horde all together for some epic photos!
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@Teshub:
That horde in your signature also looks the part!
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Thanks all for the encouragement!
The orcs are awesomely old school, having been sculpted by Nick Lund and sold by Grenadier for the game Fantasy Warriors. http://www.mirliton.it/ currently produces most if not all of them. I have so much fun painting these guys, it's worth going through the piles to get to them.
As to the orc-a-day for a month proposal: I don't have enough Lunds laying about! I only have 7 or 8 left unpainted right now. That, and I don't paint nearly as fast as Teshub.
I like your approach to painting for the tabletop. You're not just relying on an overly heavy over a single base color to make the figures stand out. There's smooth transitions and these look good photographed up close.
Thank you! I find it a bit anxiety-producing to put up my paintjobs at a large magnification. I really enjoy playing with multiple figures in larger scale dioramas. I get to move my camera around much more shooting those.
The Green Guys look TERRIFIC. the brushwork is every bit up to the standards of Himself...maybe even better. AND is that a GREAT smile or what? Have FUN with The Project.
Tip of the Day: if you add a tiny dot of yellow toward the center of the red eyes, you'll get a nice glowing effect.
Thanks for the tip, and the compliments :D . Teshub was appreciative of all the feedback folks gave him during the ladies a day and he feels he improved quite a bit, especially in the eyes.
We're sure we'll lose track of who painted what soon, our styles are so similar.
Ironically, I have not painted any more orcs this week because I have been painting megalithic orc structures to re-launch an old friend in an old urog character!
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/blackwash001-600x450.jpg)
And the temple floor heavily inspired by Andym's board for his 7th voyages game ( http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=53194.30 finished board on pg 3 ). Any lack of resemblance to his original temple floor is solely due to my lack of execution:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_2718_0354-600x450.jpg)
We couldn't resist playing with minis even before we glued the colonnade down:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_2707_0343-600x450.jpg)
Or after we secured it in place:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_2737_0373-600x450.jpg)
I'll be getting a how-to up on the website of our work on the temple soon.
Jevenkah
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That is a very impressive temple, very nicely painted. like the sacred fire in the God's hands.
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Oooh!
Love the temple.
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That is one big, bad chunk of Orc devotion.
Seriously imposing and impressive!
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WOW! This is some great work. The colourations on those tiles is fantastic. Please do post a tutorial on how you did this on the blog. I'd be most interested in seeing that.
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I'm loving every bit of this.
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That is a really large piece of terrain. Well done! I like the colors and painting as well.
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Oh that is very nice in an Orkish way. Well done.
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VERY IMPRESSIVE! Beyond the size, the colors you chose work WONDERFULLY on the Beasty. VERY WELL DONE!
I'd wager there is quite a background story to The Temple as well.
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Very cool!
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Wow, what a piece of terrain! You've got to get this onto the battlefield ASAP!
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Thank you all! It's been a busy, yet awesome, summer with TONS of role-playing and building. The kids start back to school soon so I can finally see all the LAF awesomeness I've been missing. Yay!
Until I get the website up-to-date with the campaign reports and tutorials, here's a couple of previews of what we're up to:
Turning this:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/JevMoreTemples_001-600x450.jpg)
into this:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/GautrianSacrifice-600x450.jpg)
Jevenkah
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It's nice to see you're still with us...VERY!
The Circle of Standing Stones looks TERRIFIC. Every Fantasy/Celtic Community needs a Sacred Circle with attending Holy/Crazy Men & Women. VERY WELL DONE!
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The stone circle looks great, especially with the priests and recipients.
Looking forward to the updates and glad to read you got plenty of role playing and building done.
RMZ
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Nice set of standing stones. I am looking forward to reading your summer exploits on the blog.
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Hello again all! Glad you've enjoyed the sacred spaces so far.
Recently, the Great Northern orcs & urogs of the Vangen tribe were spied in a secret ritual.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-13.04.46-600x450.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Orc_Temples_0075-600x450.jpg)
Their priests engage in communal magic to reign major destruction on their enemies.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-13.11.18-600x450.jpg)
And they make many sacrifices to appease their god.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-12.24.18-600x450.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Orc_Temples_0062-600x450.jpg)
The Elite Temple Margks guard the priests with fanatic devotion.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-12.58.24-800x450.jpg)
Very nasty business for humankind.
Thanks for the compliments and encouragement! I've got lots more to post in the coming weeks. While the blogging took a hiatus, everything else did not. You can stop by the newly organized website and read from The Sagas of the Gautrian Kings: episodes 38-41 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/), with that epic #40 (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/game-nights/sagas-of-the-gautrian-kings-40-preview-2/) worth mentioning again.
Jevenkah
See you soon!
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ahh yes, first double post. apologies
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Some stunning shots in amongst those pictures.
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That statue is a particular highlight for me.
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What a great set of shots. I always look forward to seeing what you've been up to with your collection.
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The photos & the minis/terrain are SPLENDID introductions to the unfolding tale. GREAT STUFF!
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Cracking stuff there!
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Thanks a bunch folks! I find it amusing that even though this grand scene has been on display in the house and getting lots of love, posting the pictures here has made me say, "Isn't it time I finished painting those hilltop foundations on the painting tray?"
I also find it amusing that we have no good place to store the fire-god idol, yet we went and built it a shrine that dwarfs it.
Jevenkah
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That temple is superb! :o
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Thank you all for the love of the orc temple! There will be a how-to on that coming soon as well.
Last week we put finishing touches on the previously alluded to Great Northern Orc foundations to go underneath our sod huts. (Yes, these are shown with humans in them. Everybody fights over them and we were in human lands last adventure.) We built the huts around 1994 or so, always wanting something better for them. A great gift of building supplies from Bleddyn has let us go wild with projects this summer/autumn.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/GN_foundation_010-600x450.jpg)
The sod houses now sit on 3 layers of 3/4 inch pink foam insulation, with the top two layers cut out for interior scenes:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/GN_foundation_009-600x450.jpg)
The stone paint jobs are heavily inspired by/ tried to mimic fellow LAFers' projects.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/GN_foundation_012-600x450.jpg)
There is a how-to up in the website with more juicy pix:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/workshop/great-northern-foundations/
Jevenkah
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The Sod Huts look TERRIFIC. The interiors bring them to another level...BEAUTIFULLY modeled & painted! VERY WELL DONE!
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Those are really cool!
Very evocative!
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Great buildings, I really like all the green. Cool ideas!
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OMG - I LOVE those sod huts. Nicely done!
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Once again I am totally blown away by the scope and design of your games and terrain projects!
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Thanks everybody! We really love green too :-*
northtroll- we use the philosophy "think big, play small" which means to us having a large political (and physical! :o ) stage to give personal context to our characters' stories. Also, since my husband and I both have so much fun hobbying, we tend to build first and worry about storage later. Most of the pieces are modular, with at least one flat-ish or regular dimension which allows them to fit well in large plastic storage tubs, which in turn fit well under our game table. And on our shelves. And in the storage room.
Speaking of storage room, we found one unfinished sod hut from way-back-when (I guess I ran out of turf) so here's a LAF exclusive bare-bones look:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Sod_Huts_LAF_0005.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Sod_Huts_LAF_0010.jpg)
Then I glued on clump foliage.
Underneath (from the website):
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Under_Sod_01.jpg)
Jevenkah
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I love the vintage look of all your work proposed.
Beautiful tabletop level!!!
Awesome trees!!!
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Thanks Nedo!
The trees are model railroading kit trees on cardboard bases with real rocks for weight.
We have to take the foundations off the table for a BIG WARGAMING EVENT we're hosting this weekend so I took a few more pics. This shot features a Foundry Viking woman I did for the Medieval Painting Order, and a huge Foundry Viking with a huge beard that Teshub did a while back.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Drinker_Foundation_LAF_001.jpg)
Our BIG WARGAMING EVENT is scheduled to be several small skirmishes between the humans and the orcs in the North, culminating in a larger-scale battle after dinner. ;D We need to know what's going on between these forces and thought it would be fun to extend an invite to our players to determine the outcome, even though there are no main characters involved. So folks will be stopping in during the day, I'll make bread and stew, and we'll roll dice, Fantasy Warriors (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/fantasy-warriors/) style!
Jevenkah
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It sounds like you have a SPLENDID weekend planned. HAVE FUN!
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Its always nice to see something new from Jevenkah and Teshub. :) Thanks for the walkthrough on how to make your longhouses.
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Joining the chorus of love for those huts.
Absolutely wonderful!
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Again I am blown away by your fantastic scenery and figures. I have not been around much the last few weeks due to a severe bout of flu (the real thing not man-flu), so I have a lot of catching up to do.
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Thanks again all!
Little Odo- hope you're feeling better. We had household illness go back and forth and back again ourselves, culminating in food poisoning for me that hit 36 hours before we were due to play o_o :-X :'( . I gamely demanded not to reschedule, and indeed felt ok by Saturday morning. But sick sucks.
The sod huts featured prominently in our first scenario of our BIG WARGAMING EVENT!
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Larbro_Raid_01_001.jpg)
Our day of wargaming was tremendous fun. 8 players rolled dice and the final battle had a very interesting finish that leaves lots of story potential for the campaign.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/War_0303_4x6-800x533.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Larbro_Raid_01_013.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/War_0352.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Gorms_Riders_001_LAF.jpg)
AARs to come, for now there are more pix on the website:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/the-campaign/lnh_invasion/
Jevenkah
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I'm sorry to hear you were laid low by food poisoning. I had that happen to moi long years ago, but the memory lingers. Soldiering through the pain was truly heroic...WELL DONE, Girl!
The photos are WONDERFUL! I especially enjoy seeing the Gamers...a FINE LOOKING Crew. Is the pretty brunette your daughter per chance?
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I'm sorry to hear you were laid low by food poisoning. I had that happen to moi long years ago, but the memory lingers. Soldiering through the pain was truly heroic...WELL DONE, Girl!
Thank you, it was all for my players. I had promised dinner with gaming as well, fortunately I was almost hungry again when I started my cooking in the morning.
The photos are WONDERFUL! I especially enjoy seeing the Gamers...a FINE LOOKING Crew. Is the pretty brunette your daughter per chance?
Yes, that's our daughter! The pic of her and her brother hugging is them celebrating a key initiative roll that protected her battle leader.
She got the first game of the day. Her objective was to get a unit of women and children safely away from the invading orcs.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Larbro_Raid_01_011-600x450.jpg)
We gave her brother a little boy from that group which he ran around by himself for 2 rounds before realizing he didn't want the orcs to get him and ran the boy back to the women. His mini had a stick which he wanted to use to "bonk an urog on the head and knock him unconscious. "
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Larbro_Raid_01_014-600x450.jpg)
I'm glad you enjoy seeing our crew. We spent the day after the event rehashing it, and we kept coming back to how lucky we were to have such dedicated friends and family.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/War_0324-600x450.jpg)
More pics and AARs to follow!
Jevenkah
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For lack of a better word I'd say it's heartwarming to see you guys playing. There remains the very satisfying feeling that somewhere really nice people are happily playing and having a good time. And I love the scenario your kids ran: learning the value of human life before teaching them the ways to destroy it... ;)
It's good to hear you survived the food poisening ordeal. All the best to you and your family.
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For lack of a better word I'd say it's heartwarming to see you guys playing. There remains the very satisfying feeling that somewhere really nice people are happily playing and having a good time.
Once again Doomhippie, you have left me looking for a blushing smilie :-* Thank you. One of the things we noticed in the photos was that even the guys in the background waiting to play had smiles on their faces. As we threw folks out at one in the morning (one gamer having been here almost 12 hours) they were talking all the way to their cars about this round or that roll, or the way the kids came downstairs during the climactic battle with a huge tray of "snacks" courtesy the 8 year old (half a loaf of sandwich bread and every jar of jam in the fridge, crackers and a block of cheese with no knife, it was hysterical :D )
And I love the scenario your kids ran: learning the value of human life before teaching them the ways to destroy it... ;)
They also learned the value of armor in the Fantasy Warriors system as the orcs all had Heavy and the kids only had one unit with Medium Armor. Kidding aside, our biggest issue with bringing the kids into our gaming community was being aware of not basing the stories around violence. After careful selection of story elements from favorite media and crafting of adventures, both the group of young boys aged 6-9 and the group of 13 & 14 years old got almost to the end of their first sessions and asked when they were going to fight orcs. lol Now we just don't use the casualties around our 8 year old.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Larbro_Raid_01_009-600x450.jpg)
Here is above-mentioned little guy moving our best unit to the beach in an attempt to buy time for the civilians. I am ready to catch minis as he meticulously placed them in a 2 x 5 march directly next to the edge of the table.
Jevenkah
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Hi all! We've been steadily playing and painting through our long New England Winter and the supposed spring sunshine has encouraged me to sit and post some pictures.
Orcs and One place of worship:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Confront1001web.jpg)
Great Northern Orc Hall:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/GN_Hall_Cropweb.jpg)
And the mudhole that is Helvik, ancestral home of our Jarl Kvig in our on-going SwordAndSorceryRPG (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com):
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/HelvikESTweb.jpg)
We have a game scheduled for Saturday night which the hall will feature in, I hope to get some great in-game shots then.
Jevenkah
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Wow, that orc hall is amazing! It looks like the roof comes off to grant access to the interior. Is that the case? If so, post some pics of the interior!
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The WONDERFUL scenery, minis, & photos are as always VERY COOL & INSPIRING! VERY WELL DONE!
I'm delighted you survived the Winter...I would imagine you are too. Now you just have to get by the thaw & you're home free.
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Love the Orc hall!
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Thank you! Yes, the roof does come off the Orc Hall. Here's a pic of the start of the set-up for the next game:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/041614_0008web.jpg)
And if the thaw comes, I'll let you know :)
Jevenkah
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The buildings you make, wow! :o The interiors especially are incredible, keep em coming ;D
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The Hall of the Orcish King's interior details are OUTSTANDING. The throne & banquet table are cool touches; AND the stonework is so WONDERFULLY realistic that it actually looks heavy. VERY WELL DONE!
On the thaw: An erstwhile friend in New Hampshire used to complain that each Spring she'd find her hill in the street below.
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Thank you! Yes, the roof does come off the Orc Hall. Here's a pic of the start of the set-up for the next game:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/041614_0008web.jpg)
And if the thaw comes, I'll let you know :)
Jevenkah
Consider this idea borrowed and stored for later use.
I can't quite see from the pic, if the hall has closeable doors, but if it has, it's a perfect keep fpr Orcs, Barbarians, an evil sorcerer or warlord...
Only thing I'm a bit worried about, is how my savage tribers are going to get the giant slaps in place for the roof... ::) I might go for a thatched or shingled version - maybe even with an accessable platform, where some rock lobber or other devilish contraption could be placed.
Darn, you've set my mind on fire with this! lol I can see it play a lot of roles in adventure-style games, where the heroes have to enter it to complete some quest (or even just to uncover the nest clue).
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Wow, now that is what I call an orc stronghold. Wonderfullly done, and it really looks heavy, strong and suitably barbaric. Two thumbs up from here!
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Whoa! Very cool!
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Thanks!
I love your sig, Argonor. :) The tops of the arches could hold various different coverings. There are 7 level points of contact, so you could build a selection and swap them. Defense equipment on one side, tower on the other?
These doors do come out (I'll be sure to take a couple pix of the doors out when it's in use), with enough room for 2 orcs to fit under the lintel. There is a trap door on a murder-hole over the outer door that one of the orcs is standing on. That doesn't come off.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Hall_Doors_web.jpg)
Thanks Doomhippie! My stonework has come a long way since joining the LAF. I was going for a heavy, worn, distinctively orc look and I'm so happy with the piece!
DeafNala, thanks again! Here's a nicer angle of the throne, with a few more characters moving in:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Hall_Alive_web.jpg)
Jevenkah
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It's just so übercool!
Finally a proper place to put all those fantastic evil overlords that come sitting on a throne, and that I've put off buying because I wouldn't have a fitting backdrop.
I'll go check my stash of styropor, styrofoam, and foamboard tomorrow (it's a we bit cold hereabouts, and we have a heavy rainstorm, so I don't want to cross the yard and poke about in the cold workshop with just a single bulp over the worktable to light up the room). I even think I have an old Citadel (SO befitting lol ) foamcutter somewhere...
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lovely terrain :o 8)
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Thanks for the additional photos. That is a SPLENDID LOOKING piece that mirrors the character of its inhabitants WONDERFULLY.
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Excellent terrain. Atmospheric, well executed and a perfect match for the Orcs. Consider me a fan.
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Thanks for the hearty compliments majorsmith, Hupp, Fram and Lowtardog!
Peithetairos- I've been loving your works (and how-tos), so thank you! My husband and I felt this fantastic assembly of orcs deserved a grand structure. He delivered a great piece to me to paint. He even blackwashed it for me. :-*
DeafNala- I'm glad you're able to pick up on the mood through the photos. Sometimes I swear I can smell the orcs. It's not nice.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Hall_Front_cropweb.jpg)
Argonor, I hope you had good foam diving weather today! I'm looking forward to your creation.
Speaking of Evil Overlords...we have this new orcish overlord who Teshub finished painting and was lurking away from the camera in the hall shot:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/UrogFront1Web.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/UrogBack1web.jpg)
Waiting to roll some dice tomorrow,
Jevenkah
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Yup. I've found some boards that could be turned into something. Now I just have to wait for some more rainy days to keep me inside (we have quite a big garden, and as if the normal spring work isn't enough, I have some tidying up to do after cutting down half our big hazels behind the house).
Time is the one commodity that's always too scarce...
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I love those Nick Lund orcs. Some of the first figures I painted :)
Very cool stuff!
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The new Orc Lord looks TERRIFIC. The Master of the Shades of Brown just keeps getting better. VERY WELL DONE!
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The new Orc Lord look TERRIFIC. The Master of the Shades of Brown just keeps getting better. VERY WELL DONE!
Thank you Nala, and for all your painting advice (on the Lady a Day thread) and limitless encouragement (always)!
Now there are so many more Shades of Brown to learn and to paint...
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Amazing table and very nice miniatures, as always. Must be a pleasure playing with that.
Thanks for sharing!
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Compliments!
The temple is very good and the Orcs fine painted!
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Great work; all very impressive.
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This is an epic, epic thread. Stunning work throughout but I think the orc hall has to be my favourite. Really nice piece
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Hi again! Thanks for all the (especially orc) love. :-*
Teshub has been busy building my newest WIP for a few weeks now, and delivered it to me blackwashed on Friday.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Jev_Paints_0053web.jpg)
Is it a wall?
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Jev_Paints_0064web.jpg)
Is it a Dungeon-in-a-Box?
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Jev_Paints_0013web.jpg)
No, it's an orc settlement!
We're playing orcs on Friday and I'm trying to get this done for that adventure. I love summer!
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jev_0007web.jpg)
Finished Photos Coming Soon!
Jevenkah
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Are they built from individual blocks of foam?
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That looks FANTASTIC...appropriately enough. I'm looking forward to the finished photos; re, this looks to be an inspirational piece. Keep up the FINE WORK!
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Are they built from individual blocks of foam?
No, but the foam is carved to look that way. Cool to hear it worked!
That looks FANTASTIC...appropriately enough. I'm looking forward to the finished photos; re, this looks to be an inspirational piece. Keep up the FINE WORK!
Thank you! This settlement is so inspirational, Teshub is already drawing the next stage as I paint this one!
Jevenkah
no rest for the crafty
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You guys are an absolute dream team. "Oh, on Friday we're playing orcs so let's build an orc settlement." And just like that there it is (and really, really good looking for that matter). I admire your dedication to your wonderful world, the hobby and all things involved. If I think about how long it takes me just to get started - never mind finishing, I'm left with my mouth hanging open and making small, inarticulate noises of fascination which I'm not going to do on the net to keep at least a small measure of my self-esteem.
Anyway, I love this new project and I find the architecture of the houses you're building fitting for orcs. They really look barbaric, strong and at the same time classy. Very well done!
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Thank you Doomhippie! The whole world looks better for us being a team. And really, I don't think Teshub wanted a "normal" wife. ;)
It happened that we need the village tomorrow night, so I put the painting on the front burner and finished up today. Teshub is working on the furnishings now:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/GNCity_0019web.jpg)
Then I can show you the insides :)
Jevenkah
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The orc settlement looks great.You will have to do a tutorial sometime on the buildings please.
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Very cool - looking forward to these insides too.
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That is just... WOW!! :o :-*
Where can I get one of those 'not normal' wives, please? lol
(Just to emphazise my own level of madness, I'm just now contemplating whether to buy this:
http://www.thorsschmiede.de/index.php?module=catalogue&action=article_single&articleID=771
for attending medieval re-enactment events.)
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You've done a FANTASTIC paint job of an OUTSTANDING creation! The multicolored stones are a FINE touch. GREAT WORK! You & Himself make a WONDERFUL team!
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Those orcs are living the good life. Fantastic settlement you've got there. Very well made, and painted quite nicely too. Great job.
How is the furnishing making going?
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Those orcs are living the good life. Fantastic settlement you've got there. Very well made, and painted quite nicely too. Great job.
How is the furnishing making going?
Smashingly, thanks! Teshub finished the furniture so we spent the afternoon setting the scene and taking pictures.
Presenting, The orc stronghold of Kraks, complete with stone roofs:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/GNCity_0258web.jpg)
and with the interiors visible:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/GNCity_0269web.jpg)
The mage and his orcs:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/GNCity_0126web.jpg)
What's all the hustle about?
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/GNCity_0117web.jpg)
More to discover,
Jevenkah
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Smashing indeed! Your painting of the buildings looks even better in these shots.
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That is just simply excellent work, outstanding in fact and would love to have a game using it.
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A SPLENDID model BEAUTIFULLY painted & filled with hordes of WONDERFUL miniatures...now that's my idea of pure artistry. The staging of the photos really breathes life into the scene. AND there is always something interesting in the background. WONDERFUL WORK!
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That really does look great. The settlements fit so well with the meeting hall.
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I love it. Skara Brae meets Bedrock!
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Absolutely amazing. I envy you all, for this whole project. Need to get my Mrs into terrain building. :)
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That's a really cool layout. Great ideas!
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Thank you all! We revised the scenario a bit before we played and instead of the larger layout, Vangen Wars #3 featured the small settlement of Baku.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/VangenWars_03_0041web.jpg)
Baku is located in the swamps, and the orcs there brew many things...
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/VangenWars_03_0188web.jpg)
Which makes Baku a target for plunder:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/VangenWars_03_0159web.jpg)
And a great place for an adventure:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/VangenWars_03_0171web.jpg)
Jevenkah
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I like that very much :-*
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BEAUTIFUL! That is a WONDERFUL setting both for gaming & taking inspiring photos. GREAT WORK once more!
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Wonderful!
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It is indeed a glorious setting for a game. A very formidable fortress those ocs have there.
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Hi all! On the eve of our fifth (sixth? I've lost count...) school cancellation due to snow, Teshub and I sat at our crafting counter and pondered the question "What next?" He was working on the final figures to complete the three main army groups we planned out and started about 3 years ago. I was looking at the towers that co-ordinated with 26 segments of wall, all in the same shade of grey.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/walls-37.jpg)
They are fantastic and versatile, and ever since we made the orc-itechture, I've been thinking of repainting the stones, picking out the individual bricks and such.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/walls-6.jpg)
Thing is, it's over TEN FEET of curtain wall. I was hesitant to take it on and have to finish between Saturday Night games. Even though my husband and I would love to celebrate Valentine's Day and our wedding anniversary with a gamenight, none of the other wives/girlfriends were receptive to the proposal so we won't be playing this weekend.
That gave me the time I think I need so while the snow continued to pile up:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/walls-10.jpg)
I'm planning two more different base colors (a brown and a different shade of grey) of random stones, and then weathering a bit.
I just might get another snow day to help me finish before Sagas of the Gautrian Kings (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/sgk_overview/)#57 in 2 weeks where we'll be needing the walls and castle for Mosveld again. ;D
Jevenkah
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The Walls look WONDERFUL. GREAT WORK!
Watching you painting away in the photo, I thought of my Old Friend, Skip, who recruited his sons, daughters, & wife to mass produce armies. They all seemed to enjoy the process & time spent together...those were the days.
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Stunning. I am always impressed by your work.
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Thanks verd!
And Al, we've been known to take painters on board and show them the tricks of the trade, but they all wonder why they have to spend so much time on blackwashing. "That's like, a hundred trees guys!" The kids have still only painted specific minis we've given them to learn on. Our daughter had sculpted a few nice pieces of food, but the perfectly scaled apple and loaf of bread rolled away.
The stonework has been coming along quite nicely:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Walls_Red_09.jpg)
I went with a green-gray for the third color.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Walls_Red_12.jpg)
I'm tempted to pick out another gray color too, before weathering it. Do I need to go with one more color?
C & C appreciated,
Jevenkah
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Really love the orc settlements
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The stonework is GORGEOUS. I really like the various colored stones. I tend to avoid making color suggestions...it impinges on creativity, but I think I'd stay with the colors you have. VERY WELL DONE!
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Very cool! My advice would be to apply a thinned layer of the red block and yellow block colors to some of the gray ones, or a very thin layer of gray over the colored ones. I personally think the colors pop out a bit too much. Just my unasked for 2 cents. :)
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Thanks for the advice! I wound up doing one thin wash of grey on some bricks, and 2 coats on some others.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Walls_Done_01.jpg)
I love the way the colors came out!
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Walls_Done_02.jpg)
Every time I paused to reload the counter, we built new structures from the pieces. It's just like playing with castle legos:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Walls_Done_04.jpg)
We came up with the new layout for Loland Keep and the capital city of South Gautria: (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/populations/gautrians/)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Walls_Done_03.jpg)
Jevenkah
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The washes seem to have tied all the different colours together nicely. A really nice set of fortifications. I would be playing toy castles all day long if i had stuff like that.
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I agree with weimonsters; i.e., the washes had a splendid unifying effect. The Fortress City is MOST IMPRESSIVE...GREAT WORK!
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Now that is an impressive set of walls.
:o
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Every time I paused to reload the counter, we built new structures from the pieces. It's just like playing with castle legos:
That reminds me that I have a couple of boxes of the EXÍN Castillos, most notably this one: http://www.histoyric.com/product/exin-castillos-gran-alcazar-no-xi-ref-0211/
Maybe I should pull them out for some time with my kids...
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I am very impressed with the fortress and your painting of the stonework. Are these walls scratch built (then molded) or are they commercially produced?
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Thank you very much all, glad you liked it!
ffrum- the walls were scratch-built from 3 layers of pink insulation foam glued together like a sandwich. The stone patterns were scored with a hot knife on the pieces of "bread". Then the wall segments were cut apart. After the slices were glued and dried, the structures were coated in vinyl spackle. Then the spackle was textured with towels, and we used sharpened dowel to scrape the spackle from the brickwork.
I looked, but I don't have any pictures of this in progress; it was well before I started the website.
Jevenkah
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Argonor- I bet you will all have fun with that set!
ffrum- I do have this tutorial of the making of our Great Northern Orc Foundations on our website (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/workshop/great-northern-foundations/):
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gn_foundation_304.jpg)
The underlying pink foam structure is obviously different, but the materials and process are the same.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/GN_foundation_006.jpg)
The newly refreshed walls were put to use as a mountain stronghold for our next upcoming game:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_0787.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_0789.jpg)
Can't wait!
Jevenkah
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Thanks for the referral to the tutorial on the buildings.
That means your entire castle walls are made from carved styrofoam (Formular, etc.) coated with plaster and the details carved into the plaster?
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Wow!!! That paint job is really fantastic. The castle lay-out is delightful. I predict many happy players in your future.
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Thanks Michka! I sure hope so!
ffrum- Yes, each stone is carved out with hot wire tools and knife into the insulation foam. The layer of spackling we apply is so thin one can still make out the details. We go back over the carved lines with toothpicks and dowels to remove any clumps of the vinyl spackling from the grooves. We don't carve the spackling once it's dry, but we do give it a quick sanding for some texture.
My husband drew all the walls at the same time end-to-end, so it was a few giant (2 feet x 2 feet) sheets of pink foam covered in 1 inch x 3/4 inch squares. It took a little while to make them all :)
Jevenkah
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Those last few pictures remind me of Machu Picchu for some reason, looking good!
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Jevenkah,
Thank you for the information. The sheer scale and look of this castle city is great. I hope to construct some more intimate versions in the near future. I am familiar with and have used the foam cutting and spackling techniques you mentioned. Do you have much trouble with chips in the finished spackling when transporting pieces to and from events?
If I was to attempt a project of this size, I think I might have made the original set of component pieces and then cast the additional ones. But, if you had a production system like I envision for completing these and churning out pieces, that method could be just as good. That method results in much lighter pieces that having made cast ones.
Your castle is quite good looking and the modular nature for different arrangements as needed is a very good feature. This is an inspiring piece of work. Please show us some game pictures of the castle. Thanks for your response to m questions.
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Jevenkah,
Thank you for the information. The sheer scale and look of this castle city is great. I hope to construct some more intimate versions in the near future. I am familiar with and have used the foam cutting and spackling techniques you mentioned. Do you have much trouble with chips in the finished spackling when transporting pieces to and from events?
You're welcome! We don't take the game on the road, however the pieces are handled quite a bit when we play. The edges are always rubbing up against each other in the set-ups and they don't chip the paint. This set was first painted about 3 years ago and I just had a handful of white dots to fix. The only time I've lost down to the foam was from a drastic drop of one tower.
If I was to attempt a project of this size, I think I might have made the original set of component pieces and then cast the additional ones. But, if you had a production system like I envision for completing these and churning out pieces, that method could be just as good. That method results in much lighter pieces that having made cast ones.
This is part of why playing with folks who aren't used to the lightness of the material could get nerve-wracking. :o
If one put enough lead on the shortest segment for example, it could topple from a slight bump.
Your castle is quite good looking and the modular nature for different arrangements as needed is a very good feature. This is an inspiring piece of work. Please show us some game pictures of the castle. Thanks for your response to m questions.
We haven't been to Loland Keep (the big huge one) with these pieces, but we did get to play with the smaller mountain fortress of Aigist Hold last night:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/LotV_06_062.jpg)
We kept it concealed in the storage room to start the adventure. Our niece, the newly-made jarl Aedelfred, and her champion Melkor, had to travel for a few days to reach Aigist. On the table to the right is the flatland, to the left are the foothills of the mountains.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/LotV_06_021.jpg)
The large landscape bases remained, the trees and large rock formations were cleared off.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/LotV_06_048.jpg)
Then my husband carried the whole fortress, with a unit inside as well, and majestically placed it on the game table.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/LotV_06_049.jpg)
The kids Ooohed and Ahhhhed. It felt like he was bringing out a cake.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/LotV_06_051.jpg)
Our niece and I are not tall people, the one thing we will do differently next time is build the keep off-center so we can reach into it! Playability is the primary concern. The men-folk didn't have much of an issue.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/LotV_06_056.jpg)
There was a great fight scene in the courtyard that I had to stand on my tip-toes to see.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/LotV_06_066.jpg)
More gaming tomorrow night! Back to Mosveld, King Kvig Melgarson's capital city, and the new look walls!
Jevenkah
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Hurray!!! More nice photos.
As for the height problem, if you have some milk crates it might help. Hell, an exercise step or even a Wi-Fit board would give a few inches.
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OH BABY...MORE PHOTOS! Accessibility does seem to be a problem that has remained a constant for at least as long as I've been gaming. Low tables cause back pains & high ones necessitate being a contortionist if there are LOVELY fortress pieces & such in play. Playing on the floor generates knee problems in Old Age...speaking from personal experience. All that aside, I find your gaming reports & photos of the minis, scenery, AND the Folk playing with them to be motivating & inspiring. VERY WELL DONE!
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Could I ask for a Photo of the hot-wire tools you are using for that kind of stonework, please?
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Hurray!!! More nice photos.
As for the height problem, if you have some milk crates it might help. Hell, an exercise step or even a Wi-Fit board would give a few inches.
I actually have a short step-stool I stand on to take pictures, but I wouldn't trust myself on it leaning over that nice new curtain wall to maneuver minis in the courtyard.
OH BABY...MORE PHOTOS! Access ability does seem to be a problem that has remained a constant for at least as long as I've been gaming. Low tables cause back pains & high ones necessitate being a contortionist if there are LOVELY fortress pieces & such in play. Playing on the floor generates knee problems in Old Age...speaking from personal experience. All that aside, I find your gaming reports & photos of the minis, scenery, AND the Folk playing with them to be motivating & inspiring. VERY WELL DONE!
Thank you! Plus, there is the new-fangled idea of camera phones, and folks trying to get really cool angles by precariously dangling them by 3 fingers over populated areas. We encourage people to get into the game, and simply make the tall ones handle the middle of the table.
Could I ask for a Photo of the hot-wire tools you are using for that kind of stonework, please?
They are from:
http://hotwirefoamfactory.com/Tools-w-out-Power/
Teshub used the precision engraver
(http://hotwirefoamfactory.com/image.php?type=D&id=702)
and scroll table.
(http://hotwirefoamfactory.com/image.php?type=D&id=313)
They are not the longest-lasting tools. I think we've gone through 2 engravers, 2 power supplies, and we're not sure what will be working the next time we go to use them. Having said that, they made really nice walls. If you notice, the stonework and corners on all the towers are lined up, inside and out, requiring precision cuts and angles. The tools worked wonderfully for that!
And...it is snowing again, forcing a game cancellation, so we are making old tents into market stalls for Mosveld!
Before population:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_0853.jpg)
and the tents as they started the day:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_0856.jpg)
They are getting shelves and permanent baskets of goods right now. Looks exciting!
Jevenkah
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They are from:
http://hotwirefoamfactory.com/Tools-w-out-Power/
Teshub used the precision engraver
and scroll table.
Thank you, I suspected the engraver. I do have a solid hot-wire cutter (Thermo cutter) that should do for many needs, but I think I have to get an engraver, too.
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Last night Teshub put shelves on our 20-yr-old market stalls.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_7105.jpg)
They're waiting for me to touch-up the tent tops, while Teshub paints the goods. Then we'll glue the baskets in place on the shelves.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_7108.jpg)
The shelf is only to the middle of the tents, so there is room to put minis behind the goods.
Jevenkah
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LOOKIN' GOOD! Adding the wares raise the market stalls to the next level. If you feel ambitious/daring, stripes would look good on the canvass awnings.
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Stripes! Scary! I don't think I could do freehand stripes for the first time on these particular tents. They're gathered on the sides and I'd be hard pressed to pull off convincing folds with a pattern. There is a tent or two in the collection with flat fabric on the top and I'd like to try striping those. Thanks for the idea, Al!
After dinner this eve we finished the stalls:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_0865.jpg)
And couldn't wait to play with them:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_0868.jpg)
So I continued to shoot Mosveld:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_7116.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_7128.jpg)
while Teshub figured he'd get out the League of Nil-ith Horn tents for me to dirty-up since he liked the job I did on the market tents:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_7136.jpg)
Better get back to the brushes!
Jevenkah
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Stellar looking additions to the table. The tents and shelves are looking great, and your photography never disappoints. Bravo!
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...and your photography never disappoints. Bravo!
I most heartily agree! The combination of SPLENDID miniatures & LOVELY scenery always comes to life in your BEAUTIFUL photos. VERY WELL DONE!
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This is truly wonderfull!
Where are the baskets of produce from? Or did you make those yourself also?
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Lovely stuff :-* :-* :-*
Painting stripes is as hard as you think. I used an ink pen to draw the lines then you just paint between the lines. When finished you can tidy up the lines with the pen again.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/1912_24_09_14_1_19_37_2.jpg)
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Thanks all for the compliments and encouragement!
Dr. Zombie- Teshub and I are scratching our collective heads, but not coming up with a concrete answer. Our best guess so far is that we got the baskets from the now-defunct MegaMinis. We've had them for a while.
Thanks gamer Mac for the tips! It does sound pretty straight forward. I'm not sure where to begin though. By that I mean, we don't have stripes or patterns on anything right now, and I wonder how it will look to introduce them to the table. I really like the pop the colors make on your set, I'm getting more and more tempted to take the plunge. Everyone wants to buy their groceries from fancy places, right?
Jevenkah
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The workshop wheels are turning. Since repainting the castle & walls, we decided it was time to replace the 20+ year old card houses with something a little more fitting.
Choosing pink foam and balsa wood as our materials, Teshub designed a set of four buildings that would fit up against the inside of a castle courtyard set-up. The roofs will be removable.
He began with simple walls
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Courtyard_Bldg_01.jpg)
Then applied a layer of white glue, and the balsa for timbers
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Courtyard_Bldg_02.jpg)
(on the left is a trial piece, we kept the spacing between timbers much smaller in the final pieces)
The bottom piece of foam was carved then layered in spackling,
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Courtyard_Bldg_03.jpg)
Timbers on the inside walls were carved to match the outside, then a layer of glue to give the foam tooth, followed by a couple coats of black paint
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Courtyard_Bldg_04.jpg)
The front wall detail:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Courtyard_Bldg_05.jpg)
inside:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Courtyard_Bldg_07.jpg)
and the rough out:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Courtyard_Bldg_08.jpg)
More painting to follow soon!
Jevenkah
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Looking promising. I've been regularly droppimg into this thread and the updates are always good.
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Some promising looking buildings there.
They should fit in well with the castle.
8) 8)
I look forward to the next update.
:D
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Missed this one.
Lovelly ideas Jevenkah. :-* :-*
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Your dedication is worth of all my admiration, love your work!
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LOOKIN' GOOD! Unlike the miniatures, terrain is never really done; there is always something to add, replace, or tweak a bit. The new buildings are TERRIFIC; the half timbering is especially attractive. Keep up the GREAT WORK!
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Thank you everyone!
I'm quite happy with the way the buildings are painting up so far.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_0979.jpg)
Teshub carved all the timbers to look like wood and left the plastered bits smooth. I was worried after the first few coats of paint that I had covered the wood grain detail, but it worked out fine. If the carved foam is looking this nice, I can't wait to do the fancy outside!
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/IMG_0986.jpg)
On with the painting,
Jevenkah
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They do look WONDERFUL. The colors suit the period perfectly; the construction & brushwork are BEAUTIFUL. I love the shutters. VERY WELL DONE!
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Hi all! The Castle courtyard buildings are still under construction. The interiors are all done, I'll be painting the outsides once they are all glued and assembled.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CourtyardHouses_2001.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CourtyardHouses_2002.jpg)
However, a slight miscalculation has resulted in the bases being too small, so we'll make other houses to fit the finished bases:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CourtyardHouses_2004.jpg)
The rooftops are a very simple construction of carved wood, just waiting for the finishing:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CourtyardHouses_2003.jpg).
We didn't get them done before the next wave of gaming started, put them away, and brought out an entirely different project to do the next Sunday: more walls coming soon!
Jevenkah
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LOOKIN' GOOD! The brushwork & color selections are OUTSTANDING as always. GREAT WORK!
I can relate with the base size mishap; i.e., I've done more than a few extra buildings due to the one. The upside is they all turned out well & added to the overall effect.
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Very nice.
You need to look at the glass as half full. Now you will have twice the number of buildings for your minis to fight over!
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Looks great! I will be shamelessly borrowing this technique for my own stuff, just as soon as I get my basement workshop back (home improvements in progress at the moment).
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As always another great update from you guys. We might have to arrange a LAF crash house party at your place one day!
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Again, well done. :-* :-*
Lovelly work on the construction of the buildings.
Looking forward to the upgrade of the walls. :)
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Thanks Al! Glad to hear this is not as rookie a mistake as it seemed to be. lol And the shutters did come out so nicely it makes me want to have Teshub put them on the outside next time.
Half-full is the way to go, Dr. Zombie! Can one ever have too much for the minis to fight over?
Borrow away Patrick! Home improvements have the peskiest way of interfering with hobbying. Good luck with that!
And thanks dijit, we can accommodate lots of gamers and builders at once. It is a thought... the Transatlantic LAF Meet Up! Camping on premises.
Thank you too rui! I can't wait to see it all together myself!
More soon!
Jevenkah
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Our children have always been interested and inspired by the games and models they have grown up in the midst of so when Teshub started the next foam construction, our youngest wanted to make pieces for the set of structures.
First he had a little free building fun with some leftover bits.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ModelKids_002.jpg)
He soon asked for marker, ruler, and material to build his own walls. He also wanted to know if we thought he could learn how to carve so he could make the entire pieces himself. Daddy explained the basics, and the little guy was off.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ModelKids_003.jpg)
Big Brother saw how much fun Little Brother was having, and started on his own creation.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ModelKids_007.jpg)
While Daddy put together a new set of walls, the boys meticulously lined and carved their walls.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ModelKids_006.jpg)
They were both so proud of their work, and thought I should put up a new section on the website, titled by them.
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/modelers-in-the-making/
The action photos stop there for a LAF-exclusive photo: the sharper side of modeling.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ModelKids_008.jpg)
Sometimes, you can only explain and correct so many times, and one learns by doing. Son #2 exclaimed while holding up his bandaged left thumb, "I'm a real builder now!"
And here are the plastered and blackwashed pieces the boys made:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ModelKids_009.jpg)
More hands make more models!
Jevenkah
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Well done, make them do by themselves whatever they can, use their curiosity to achieve thriving results and make them proud of what they do!
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Haha love the picture of them both with bandaged thumbs. I still have not learned that lesson...
I have even managed to stab myself in the thigh. By dropping my knife and then by pure stupid instinct closing my legs to try and catch it.
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Boys, blades, & BandAids are all part of the package...OLD Boys are just as likely to be sporting a bandage or two. I LOVE the photo of the Guys at work; it conjures up memories of my own young Adventurers. AND the Lads have talent...GREAT WORK, Guys!
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I have a thumb just like that; forty-three years old and not a day wiser! lol
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lol ! Ouch, thanks for the matching injury stories! The boys both opted for band-aids over superglue.
Hi Michi! Our Littlest Guy was especially proud of his work at the end of the day, and told Teshub repeatedly how much fun he had making models with daddy.
It was a great vacation day!
Jevenkah
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I can't wait until my
slaves kids are just a bit older :)
Great pics!
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I don't know what's cooler. That they are making such cool projects, or that they decided to do the work on their own. And after only one day of work they have something to show for it, assembled terrain and wounds!!!
I almost forgot to say how nice the new buildings are coming out. There's some high quality coming out of the craft room lately.
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Jevenkah, this is the best post so far.
The entire family involved in the hobby. :)
Very well done.
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Sometimes, you can only explain and correct so many times, and one learns by doing. Son #2 exclaimed while holding up his bandaged left thumb, "I'm a real builder now!"
Hahaha! At least it sounds like he took it in stride.
I'm hoping that my daughter is a little older she will develop some interest in the hobby.
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Hi all!
Never fear, we've been playing and building and painting while I've not been posting. The most recent (and ambitious) project is a jarl's hall/inn with front deck, rear room overhanging the street, removable roof, and removable top story.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_002_1579.jpg)
Whew!
I'd start with a drawing but this went from conception to foam.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_001_1586.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_003_1568.jpg)
Teshub loves carving this foam! Here you can see the roof removed, and the upstairs with wood-grain carved foam floor.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_004_1571.jpg)
The upper story comes off, revealing a large common area with 2 smaller rooms.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_005_1576.jpg)
The two downstairs rooms have doors that open into the main hall. What appears to be the front door in the ground floor is mostly a hallway, as you'll see further down.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_006_1551.jpg)
We followed the same idea we started with the city houses and stables: the details outside are balsa and the foam is carved on the inside to replicate the posts.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_010_1605.jpg)
The "wooden" overhang is foam.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_009_1596.jpg)
Even the roofs are carved foam.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_011_1609.jpg)
And the foam doesn't dull the blades as quickly as cutting wood.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_008_1592.jpg)
We wanted a stone floor in this hall, I like the way the ground looked in the orc fortress. That needed to be carved and plastered.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jarls_hall_012_1626.jpg)
You can see the front hall, and entry door set in place here.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1766.jpg)
The painted pieces are soon to come.
Nice to be here!
Jevenkah
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Those are really OUTSTANDING creations; i.e., BEAUTIFULLY modeled & eminently playable. FANTASTIC WORK!
I will look forward to seeing your brushwork on these gems.
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Looking forward for the painting on the Jarls Hall.
Great model.
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That hall is already looking real good.
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Hi!
In looking back over this thread (and updating the website, yay!) I saw that I never gave you all pictures of the finished half-timber courtyard houses.
We decided to paint the outsides after the model had been assembled.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_9743.jpg)
We glued posts over the corners, and secured the walls to the bases.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_9867.jpg)
Completely painted, the half-timber houses were ready for use in the capital city of Mosveld.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1946.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1942.jpg)
The whole story is at: http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/courtyard-houses/
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/courtyard-houses/)
Thanks for the compliments on the Jarl's house! I'll post the painted shots shortly.
Jevenkah
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Even with furnitured-playable interiors? How crazy is that?
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Even with furnitured-playable interiors? How crazy is that?
That's what I thought. Some incredible details in already fine houses.
Well done!
Always a pleasure to see your pictures!
Cheers
GS
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Very very nice buildings !!! Did you scratch build the furniture too?
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The Courtyard House are BEAUTIES; perfect additions to the town AND the game. VERY WELL DONE as always!
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Thanks all!
Well, you can't have a bar brawl without a table to knock over, can you?
We played last weekend in Mosveld, our capital city, with 1 gatehouse, 8 differently decked-out houses, the 2 stables, and the new Inn/Jarl's house, all playable on the inside, accessed by removable roofs. :o That looked pretty insane too.
Here's a sneak peak of Mosveld before my husband got the crazy idea to build the new Jarl's Hall:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/author_001_1684-800x533.jpg)
Yes, many of the furniture pieces are scratch-built. Balsa was the material of choice until recently, when foam scraps have seen an epic sculpting! Wait til you see the bread ovens and beds Teshub is carving now.
See you with more tomorrow!
Jevenkah
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This just gets better and better. Fantastic work both of you. I just love reading your updates both for the great eye-candy and the great stories that are told.
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BEAUTIFUL! The thought that went into the city as well as the crafting & painting is VERY IMPRESSIVE. You & Himself have produced an OUTSTANDING creation. VERY WELL DONE!
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Thanks Nala! ;) To see all these individual pieces come together and make something so grand has been fun to be a part of indeed.
Thanks Little Odo! I love providing sweet treats!
And speaking of that, here is the finished version of the Jarl's Hall/Inn. Come see all the pictures at:
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/fantasy-jarls-hall/
Several wall pieces needed to be painted first.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1808.jpg)
My husband began to glue the walls by himself, but soon needed another pair of hands.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1832.jpg)
I had to put the camera down to help, and by the next day, we were able to play with this:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2039.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2042.jpg)
The top roof comes off to reveal the upper story.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2050.jpg)
Then the upper story comes off.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1954.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1976.jpg)
Many patrons were found in the inn tonight!
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1973.jpg)
Some patrons retired early,
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1984.jpg)
While others drank the night away.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2020.jpg)
Thanks all!
Enjoy!
Jevenkah
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Well, what can I say ? Wow, just WOW ! :o
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Splendid model. :-* :-* :-*
The paint and the interior details are great.
Very well done.
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Spectacular!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful world.
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Stunningly good. Simply.
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Stunning! :o
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Wow... splendid.... stunning... spectacular....
I'll add fantastic.
The whole town set-up is amazing.
Well done and keep it up!
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That's what I want to achieve someday.
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The crafting, painting, &, especially, the level of detailing are VERY IMPRESSIVE! OUTSTANDING WORK!
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Impressive ! Great level of details. Serious skill !
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Verrrrry impressive, and should make for some really fun games!
-Michael
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Thank you very much, All. Happy to share!
We did in fact have a blast. There was glee on our king's face when he walked over to the completed inn on game night saying "Take it off!"
To start on gamenight, the table looked like this:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2062-1200x800.jpg)
And then, upon reveal:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_2072-1200x800.jpg)
Talk about a target rich environment! ;)
Jevenkah
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That looks FANTASTIC...appropriately enough. You must be blessed with some dexterous gamers; the ham fisted clods I associated with in my gaming days would have reduced your BEAUTIFUL to ruins in a night. WONDERFUL STUFF!
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you leave me speechless !!!! Marvelous :-* :-* :-*
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Fantastic scenario. :-* :-*
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A veritable visual treat as ever. You have mastered what I never have been able to - a balance between bespoke terrain designs and a modular approach allowing for a huge variety of gameplay.
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Hi All!
The posting might have slowed, but the making and playing hasn't stopped!
In order to start a merchant caravan storyline, we needed to have wagons. Teshub went and did this:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Timlin_03_0748_0040.jpg)
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/The_Rovers_07_60D_0026.jpg)
We watched season one of an uninspiring series on Netflix, only to pull a traveling barroom from boredom. The "bar" is balsa on 4 plastic cast barrels, with other drinking-themed details glued to the top.
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Wagon_0021.jpg)
Come check out http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/caravan-wagons/ (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/caravan-wagons/) for more photos!
And visit the revamped Workshop http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/workshop/ (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/workshop/) where you can find the projects in this thread.
Jevenkah
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WELCOME HOME! You have been missed.
The wagons are BEAUTIFULLY crafted & painted creations. The Vardo is a gem. VERY WELL DONE!
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Excellent work: especially the wooden one!
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Thanks again, it's nice to be back!
We get to play in Timlin Town again tomorrow night.
The table will begin more or less like this:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Timlin_03_0761_0053.jpg)
Note: all the roofs come off to reveal finished and furnished interiors. All 41 houses, inns, stables, gates and wagons.
(32 in the town + 1 tent, 3 in the keep, and 5 in the camp)
Yeee- ha!
Some how-tos and more pictures on the newly-reorganized and expanded workshop, http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/workshop/
Jevenkah
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Incredibly impressive work! Absolutely stunning.
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I'm lost for words...life goals, right there in that table! :-*
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I am, as always, very envious of both your gaming stuff, and your gaming family... :-*
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Magnificent!
It was literally just last week I thought about where you guys had disappeared off to. I used to love your updates where I could follow in the history of your fantasyworld.
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Welcome back Jevenkha. As always it is a real inspiration to read about your familys adventures and watch your terrain ´n´ models.
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Very cool world you have created.
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Lovely table set ups and a hugely impressive piece of work.
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outstanding table
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You've been busy!
Great to hear from you again. And so many pretty things to gawp at!
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just been through the thread very nice work so cool to see grenadier miniatures and fantasy warriors still being used.
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Thanks All! :-*
It's nice to hear you've been thinking of us and it's nice to be able to show you some of what we've been up to. :)
Because I had to take this shot again to get the right angle, roofs on!:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Timlin_03_0774_0066.jpg)
And, roofs off!:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Timlin_03_0764_0056.jpg)
I put together varied pictures of the buildings in action at:
(http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ma_1_020_2383.jpg) (http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/removable-roofs/)
http://swordandsorceryrpg.com/removable-roofs/
Check it out!
Jevenkah
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That lay-out is incredible, both in its epic scale and the beautiful detail. Like the others, I have missed your inspirational updates. Welcome back.
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Glad to see you back, Jevenkah. This was always one of my favourite LAF threads! :D
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I went and read through some of the blog (no way I have the time to read it all during work breaks) and all I can say is... whoa. This is one of the coolest ever evolving projects I've ever seen. The playable interior for every building and fact that every building has so much character and detail. Well, I'm just blown away. Really fantastic stuff!