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Miniatures Adventure => Pulp => Topic started by: Bob Murch on July 30, 2015, 01:35:58 AM

Title: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: Bob Murch on July 30, 2015, 01:35:58 AM

At this year's Historicon I picked up one of the 4Ground/Dead Man's Hand laser cut MDF models and enjoyed building it this past week. After painting it up I realized that the detachable roof could be replaced by an alternate tin roof and the model would then serve as a nice mission church for my South Seas adventures.

This led to back engineering an alternate Western roof for a Pulp island building I had constructed some time ago.

The results of both modifications are pictured here:

Title: Re: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: Bob Murch on July 30, 2015, 01:49:13 AM

I actually prefer the black and white pics as they have a more old Hollywood feel.

Title: Re: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: Wolf Girl on July 30, 2015, 04:21:14 AM

Very cool! I like the bell.  ;)

Title: Re: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: FramFramson on July 30, 2015, 05:30:24 AM

Good eye there, Bob!

Title: Re: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: Hitman on July 30, 2015, 11:34:54 AM

Bob;
How did you paint the laser cut buildings…spray primer first or not? Or did you just dry brush them? I also posted this on TMP just in case.
Regards,
Hitman

P.S. It was great seeing you at H-Con this year…it has been a while.

Title: Re: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: Constable Bertrand on July 30, 2015, 01:03:25 PM

Wow, that "church" roof extension is amazing!  :o  :o  8)

That is so much more than just a corrugated cardboard roof, its a completely different building! Very nice, and a great use of terrain.

Cheers
Matt

Title: Re: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: Mindenbrush on August 03, 2015, 02:45:19 PM

Very nicely done  8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: Wirelizard on August 16, 2015, 06:58:48 PM

I was enjoying watching these come together on your Facebook account, thanks for sharing the final pictures here, especially the wonderfully atmospheric B&W shots.

Alternate roofs is something I've thought about for various buildings I've done but never followed through with, it really does transform the base building to another locale/era entirely, doesn't it!

Title: Re: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: Traveler Man on August 17, 2015, 04:56:29 PM

Nicely done!  :) It makes those models even more versatile.

Title: Re: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: gamer Mac on August 17, 2015, 05:01:12 PM

Great work. Are they permanent or can you change the roofs back?

Title: Re: Converting Old West Buildings to Pulp Era Buildings
Post by: Mason on August 17, 2015, 08:12:22 PM

Brilliant!
 :-* :-*

I always thought that old west buildings would work well in other theatres and this proves it.
I was planning on just some simple additional sections that can be added on for the right 'feel', but you have taken it to another level with those roof additions.
 8) 8)