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Miniatures Adventure => Fantasy Adventures => Topic started by: DancesWithHippos on February 19, 2016, 09:23:40 PM

Title: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: DancesWithHippos on February 19, 2016, 09:23:40 PM
I'm sure you guys have heard of RelicBlade. It is a new tabletop miniature game with RPG elements that has caught my eye. It requires few minis and a 2x2 playing surface. I backed the project and decided to build up some terrain. I've got a lava board nearly complete and once it is done I'll start on a forest board which I will also post in this thread. Here is a link to the RelicBlade site if you are curious http://relicblade.com/ , the Kickstarter if you are interested https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1000723637/relicblade-adventure-battle-game , and the Facebook group if you are so inclined https://www.facebook.com/groups/182254545474657/ , and I'll sneak in my blog link here  ;) http://danceswithhipposterrain.blogspot.com/

On to the step by step (more or less).
I started with a sketch based off Sean's excellent lava terrain (He is the Author, Sculptor, and Artist behind the game)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/sketch_zpsa4c1yhlh.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/sketch_zpsa4c1yhlh.jpg.html)

But sketches are boring, so i quickly started tearing into foam.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/foam_zpsnubp7ll2.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/foam_zpsnubp7ll2.jpg.html)

Next I put down the lava using about 30 oz of acrylic caulk and shaped with a cheap brush.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/lava_zpskdmhkceh.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/lava_zpskdmhkceh.jpg.html)

The always exciting gluing of sand stage.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/sand_zpsptjdudve.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/sand_zpsptjdudve.jpg.html)

Primed with cheap black acrylic to protect the foam and then finished with Rust-oleum spray primer.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/primed_zpscmf0li1p.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/primed_zpscmf0li1p.jpg.html)

The rock was done with several shades of grey. Boring at the moment but the lava makes it pop.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/land_zpsk5kremwg.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/land_zpsk5kremwg.jpg.html)

I carved some standing stones for clutter and one as a makeshift bridge.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/ss_zps3l0y8bxj.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/ss_zps3l0y8bxj.jpg.html)

I also made some hazardous looking rope bridges.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/bridge_zpsj7xr3quo.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/bridge_zpsj7xr3quo.jpg.html)

I then painted up the lava. I started at a white base, worked through layers of yellow, orange, and red (mixing along the way) and finished with a black dry brush.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/lavapaint_zpskz7uvqin.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/lavapaint_zpskz7uvqin.jpg.html)

This is everything as it stands at the moment.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/almost_zps4x0lkboo.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/almost_zps4x0lkboo.jpg.html)


I have a Hirst Arts ruined tower( http://www.hirstarts.com/ruin/ruin.html ) arriving tomorrow (I hope!) that will serve as the center piece. I'll update with WiP pictures as I go along. Once this one is Finished I'll start on my forest board featuring the Dragons Don't Share ruins ( http://danceswithhipposterrain.blogspot.com/2015/07/dragons-dont-share-2.html ) from Reapers Bones II Kickstarter.





 
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: Reed on February 19, 2016, 10:33:56 PM
https://38.media.tumblr.com/c26b20d3523d58572c00a59fabfc6650/tumblr_mtzmeqC16Z1qcga5ro1_500.gif (https://38.media.tumblr.com/c26b20d3523d58572c00a59fabfc6650/tumblr_mtzmeqC16Z1qcga5ro1_500.gif)
And nothing else will be said.
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: Comsquare on February 19, 2016, 10:49:27 PM
Awesome  :o

Very well done.

How sturdy is the ropebridge?
Have you strengthened it with glue?
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: Gabbi on February 19, 2016, 10:53:51 PM
Looks great so far.
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: DancesWithHippos on February 19, 2016, 10:57:22 PM
Quote from: Comsquare on February 19, 2016, 10:49:27 PM
Awesome  :o

Very well done.

How sturdy is the ropebridge?
Have you strengthened it with glue?

It is quite sturdy. The hot glue and the paint add a lot of strength. I've filled them up with metal Redbox minis and it held very well. This is the method I based mine off of  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8ndVOedfdI
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: throwsFireball on February 19, 2016, 11:10:05 PM
Looking really awesome.
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: Comsquare on February 19, 2016, 11:17:25 PM
Quote from: DancesWithHippos on February 19, 2016, 10:57:22 PM
It is quite sturdy. The hot glue and the paint add a lot of strength. I've filled them up with metal Redbox minis and it held very well. This is the method I based mine off of  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8ndVOedfdI

Thanks for the link :)
Have to make some my own, but nedd them to be seperate gamepieces, not permanent.
Guess I will try these ones:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=86339.0
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: DancesWithHippos on February 19, 2016, 11:35:23 PM
Quote from: Comsquare on February 19, 2016, 11:17:25 PM
Thanks for the link :)
Have to make some my own, but nedd them to be seperate gamepieces, not permanent.
Guess I will try these ones:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=86339.0

The bridges aren't attached to the board if that is what you mean. They can be moved around to change up the scenario.
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: Comsquare on February 19, 2016, 11:39:39 PM
Quote from: DancesWithHippos on February 19, 2016, 11:35:23 PM
The bridges aren't attached to the board if that is what you mean. They can be moved around to change up the scenario.

That's what I ment  :)
Looks like that method might be worth trying then, easier to make than the wire-ones, I guess  ;)
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: DancesWithHippos on February 19, 2016, 11:42:16 PM
Quote from: Comsquare on February 19, 2016, 11:39:39 PM
That's what I ment  :)
Looks like that method might be worth trying then, easier to make than the wire-ones, I guess  ;)

Yeah, I glued my ends to skewers and just set them on the rocks. He glues his to the terrain but like you, I prefer modular stuff.
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: carlos marighela on February 20, 2016, 12:38:53 AM
That is bloody impressive!
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: DeafNala on February 20, 2016, 01:28:16 PM
That is a FANTASTIC setting; BEAUTIFULLY modeled & painted. The rope bridges are OUTSTANDING. VERY WELL DONE!
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: DancesWithHippos on February 20, 2016, 07:40:10 PM
I got my Hirst Arts stuff today. This is my first experience using their blocks. I think the tower is going to look great, but what a pain in the ass to assemble!
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: Shaved Dwarf on February 21, 2016, 10:10:37 AM
Wow! That's what I call a nice board! :-*
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: Nedo on February 21, 2016, 10:55:03 AM
Very nice terrain
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: DancesWithHippos on February 22, 2016, 03:50:50 AM
The ruined tower is assembled. Hopefully I can get it primed and start on the painting tomorrow!
Title: Re: Lava and Forest Terrain
Post by: DancesWithHippos on February 23, 2016, 12:01:16 AM
Ok, I finished off the Lava board today. I really wanted to add more clutter but I was afraid it would effect play-ability. Anyway, here it is.

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/full_zpsdihodmsa.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/full_zpsdihodmsa.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/top_zpsk4zytiow.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/top_zpsk4zytiow.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/right_zpsy1cowsry.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/right_zpsy1cowsry.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/tower_zpsdh7ir1qv.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/tower_zpsdh7ir1qv.jpg.html)

(http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag232/joshuakirk85/close_zpsofyimbey.jpg) (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/joshuakirk85/media/close_zpsofyimbey.jpg.html)

I swear that is foam and broken plaster in my carpet!

On to the forest ruins board!
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: Elbows on February 23, 2016, 12:52:39 AM
Awesome, and it looks perfect for that particular game as well.
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: Gabbi on February 23, 2016, 08:34:32 AM
WOW! Looks great!
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: Shaved Dwarf on February 24, 2016, 01:37:46 PM
That's what I call a hot (pun intended) board!
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: Vanvlak on February 24, 2016, 01:41:24 PM
That is just grand....  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: DeafNala on February 24, 2016, 01:58:57 PM
FANTASTIC! The inspired addition of the ruins take the board to a new level. VERY CINEMATIC & WELL DONE!
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: SBRPearce on February 24, 2016, 02:01:12 PM
Really nice! Looks fantastic, and also looks tactically interesting!
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: jon_1066 on February 24, 2016, 05:26:49 PM
Looks great.  One suggestion - when you look at actual lava pools where it is cooler it goes dark.  So you end up with an inverse highlight - bright yellow in the cracks and dull reds fading to black in the peaks and edges.
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: Vindice on February 24, 2016, 06:08:00 PM
Fabulous. Looks gorgeous and looks as though it would be fun to play on.
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: Warren Abox on February 24, 2016, 08:54:13 PM
Another satisfied viewer, here.  Looking forward to seeing what you do with your forest board.
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: DancesWithHippos on February 25, 2016, 04:15:12 AM
Thanks for the nice comments guys. I'm planning my forest board now (which may end up not being a forest lol).
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: Steam Flunky on February 25, 2016, 09:52:52 PM
That looks like a real fun table to play on.
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: DancesWithHippos on March 03, 2016, 04:01:34 PM
Hopefully I can start on my other board soon. The wife has all sorts of plans for me in the near future but I might be able to squeeze it in.
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: 6mmfan on March 07, 2016, 04:54:33 AM
Wow that looks really good
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: blambi on March 29, 2016, 06:53:11 PM
Nicely done, makes me sad I didn't go this far with my "lava" table (more like two holes with some lava).
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: airbornegrove26 on March 29, 2016, 08:59:30 PM
That is seriously a sweet looking board.  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: UPDATED Lava board and Forest Terrain
Post by: DancesWithHippos on March 29, 2016, 11:57:12 PM
I still haven't gotten a game in on it lol!