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Offline FreakyFenton

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A few buildings from wall sections, and balsa!
« on: 27 January 2019, 09:44:30 PM »
Just a few ruins, abandoned or destroyed houses and patchwork shelters or posts I suppose. I had them in mind for Tabletop games, some did come out a bit too big though.

Looking forward to feedback and opinions from you guys! :D
"No human being would stack books like -that-!" -Dr. Peter Venkman

Offline Panama

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Re: A few buildings from wall sections, and balsa!
« Reply #1 on: 28 January 2019, 06:06:35 PM »
There very good :)

Offline FreakyFenton

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Re: A few buildings from wall sections, and balsa!
« Reply #2 on: 28 January 2019, 06:50:11 PM »
Thank you, Panama!  :D

Offline AdamPHayes

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Re: A few buildings from wall sections, and balsa!
« Reply #3 on: 29 January 2019, 06:22:53 AM »
Second picture is reminiscent of the old Airfix outpost. Very nicely done.

Offline FreakyFenton

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Re: A few buildings from wall sections, and balsa!
« Reply #4 on: 29 January 2019, 01:27:38 PM »
Cheers Adam! I did look for inspiration on old box art and in various books that lay about!  8)

Offline PhilB

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Re: A few buildings from wall sections, and balsa!
« Reply #5 on: 04 February 2019, 01:34:02 PM »
Cool stuff! Love the crumbling brickwork.

I see you cut down the balsa here and there to simulate aging and wear. Did you also take a wire brush to it, to stress the wood surface and bring out the grain? I just recently discovered this technique, but also that I need to be careful not to overdo it.

Offline FreakyFenton

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Re: A few buildings from wall sections, and balsa!
« Reply #6 on: 04 February 2019, 03:48:16 PM »
Cheers PhilB!

I do at times. For instance the planks of the upper floor on the outpost with the grey walls got a bit of the brush treatment. But as with everything, less is often more. That's a good guide to go by. Or as long as you're happy with it.  :D