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Miniatures Adventure => Colonial Adventures => Topic started by: Harry Faversham on February 13, 2015, 01:09:39 PM

Title: Watch Tower?
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 13, 2015, 01:09:39 PM: I've seen piccys of a 28mm circular (Afghan?) tower with steps up the side, and wondered which company produces it?
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Dr DeAth on February 13, 2015, 01:27:35 PM: If it's the one I'm thinking of - in the picture below - it's from the Warriors and Weapons Battle Game

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii137/Arteis/weapons_and_warriors_fort.jpg)
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Atheling on February 13, 2015, 03:07:47 PM: The below would cover it with a bit of conversion work. It's from Hudson and Allen (USA) but it is soft resin foam- not too soft but I son't know personally how well it would cut.

I have seen conversions of Hundon and allen buildings that look fantastic like the one we had at our Battle of Verneuil demo game at Salute pictured below the H&A tower. (Painterman had it converted- he's this forum).

Darrell.
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: black hat miniatures on February 13, 2015, 04:36:43 PM: There is an MDF Sudan Block House and watch tower on ebay at the moment which I thought looked quite nice:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxNTA4/z/5AAAAOSwQiRUmfZL/$_57.JPG)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28mm-Sudan-Block-house-and-watchtower-KIT-/321660018261?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4ae46e5e55 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28mm-Sudan-Block-house-and-watchtower-KIT-/321660018261?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4ae46e5e55)

Mike
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: guitarheroandy on February 13, 2015, 04:53:14 PM: If you have the cash to spare talk to James at Oshiro model terrain (Jimbibbly on here). He made the rather spiffing Pathan tower you'll see in the thread about playtesting 'The Men Who Would Be Kings' based on a picture I sent him...
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 13, 2015, 11:58:23 PM: Nope, none of 'em so far, the one I'm looking for is on the right of this piccy...
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Johnno on February 14, 2015, 01:37:16 AM: Warlord Games has a tutorial on how to make that one.
Search 28mm Mesopotamian watchtower.
Couldn't find a commercially available one though I'm sure I've seen one somewhere.
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 14, 2015, 01:52:25 AM: Got him, tried a search under 25mm!!!

http://www.monolithdesigns.co.uk/holyland.htm

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Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Atheling on February 14, 2015, 06:08:05 AM: Quote from: Johnno on February 14, 2015, 01:37:16 AM
Warlord Games has a tutorial on how to make that one.
Search 28mm Mesopotamian watchtower.
Couldn't find a commercially available one though I'm sure I've seen one somewhere.

Nothing came up- perhaps they've removed the tutorial?

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Got him, tried a search under 25mm!!!

http://www.monolithdesigns.co.uk/holyland.htm

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Right! I'm ordering one too!! .....and making a square one attached to a small fort one as soon as I can..... very long story.....

Darrell.
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 14, 2015, 08:37:27 AM: This any good?
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on February 14, 2015, 08:56:32 AM: That's the one featured in the Kevin Dallimore book. The Foundry Miniatures Painting and Modelling Guide - pages 158 and 159. There is no mention of a manufacturer - although I would suggest it is a Monolith Designs piece.

Regards

Tony
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Harry Faversham on February 14, 2015, 12:25:46 PM: Yes it is by Monolith Designs.
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Atheling on February 14, 2015, 12:41:38 PM: Quote from: Harry Faversham on February 14, 2015, 12:25:46 PM
Yes it is by Monolith Designs.

Are they still in business? They have some quite cool stuff.

Darrell.
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Johnno on February 14, 2015, 03:00:38 PM: @Atheling
I just typed 28mm Mesopotamian Watchtower into google. Selected images and it was there. Linked right to Warlord.
Double checked just now. Still works. Or go to warlord site and type Mesopotamian into search bar. Using my tablet otherwise I'd post the link
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Atheling on February 14, 2015, 07:03:31 PM: Quote from: Johnno on February 14, 2015, 03:00:38 PM
@Atheling
I just typed 28mm Mesopotamian Watchtower into google. Selected images and it was there. Linked right to Warlord.
Double checked just now. Still works. Or go to warlord site and type Mesopotamian into search bar. Using my tablet otherwise I'd post the link

Ah..... Thanks.

I searched for it on their website! didn't think Googling would improve matters after that :)

Darrell.
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Graven Steve on February 15, 2015, 10:30:42 AM: The Monolith resin is still available - just use the website email link - or PM through LAF
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: smirnoff on February 22, 2015, 12:42:20 PM: http://www.monolithdesigns.co.uk/update2807/HL25-27.jpg

This one?
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: smirnoff on February 22, 2015, 12:50:14 PM: Quote from: Graven Steve on February 15, 2015, 10:30:42 AM
The Monolith resin is still available - just use the website email link - or PM through LAF

I'd like to order something. Which member is Monolith for a PM please?
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: Graven Steve on February 22, 2015, 06:35:23 PM: Yes - I have that exact painted model if you want it - or an unpainted casting if you prefer - just email me through the Monolith site, or PM me through this site
Title: Re: Watch Tower?
Post by: War In 15MM on February 22, 2015, 07:52:55 PM: Hudson and Allen makes a neat desert for with a nice watch tower. You can see the one I did in the last picture of my Darkest Africa Gallery at www.warin15mm.com/28MM-African-Adventure-Gallery.html