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Author Topic: Brutalist Blocks of Flats 28mm, any advice?  (Read 2675 times)

Offline carlos marighela

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Re: Brutalist Blocks of Flats 28mm, any advice?
« Reply #15 on: February 04, 2023, 05:59:48 PM »
Just be aware that the second Scalescenes tower block is low relief. You could build two back to back but you are going to need to make your own doors.

An off the peg solution is the printed tower block from Patrick Miniatures. Built one myself a few weeks ago and it's a very nice model, perfect for Eastern European plattenbau. As they are modular, they have playable interiors. You can also add as many stories as you fancy or can afford.

https://patrickminiatures.de/products/zona-alfa-pripyat-apartment-tower-typ1-28mm-rpg-miniatures-gaming-terrain

While they are fully detailed at the rear there are no rear windows or rear entrance. Upside is you could slap two of these together back to back for a bigger structure. I wasn't fussed about no rear windows and made a simple rear entrance way using plastic card.

Can pop some photos up if you are interested.

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Offline carlos marighela

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Re: Brutalist Blocks of Flats 28mm, any advice?
« Reply #16 on: February 04, 2023, 11:13:44 PM »
Another off the peg solution, not quite what you want in terms of DIY but they are rather effective,

https://www.knightsofdice.com/product-category/tabula-rasa-basic-shells/modern-apartments/

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Re: Brutalist Blocks of Flats 28mm, any advice?
« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2023, 12:39:53 AM »
I don't think anyone has mentioned Brutal Cities, MDF terrain yet

https://brutalcities.com/collections/bruteopolis-28-35mm-modern-sci-fi-terrain
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Re: Brutalist Blocks of Flats 28mm, any advice?
« Reply #18 on: February 05, 2023, 01:31:44 AM »
I don't think anyone has mentioned Brutal Cities, MDF terrain yet

https://brutalcities.com/collections/bruteopolis-28-35mm-modern-sci-fi-terrain

Well, nice as those are (and they are really good IMO), the OP did ask for the cheapest route and those are quite pricey... :?

Offline carlos marighela

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Re: Brutalist Blocks of Flats 28mm, any advice?
« Reply #19 on: February 05, 2023, 05:19:49 AM »
Nor do they conform to much in the way of real world architecture, save for the odd municipal library here and there. I'm after similar structures to the OP and love to support local manufacturers but these are a bit too sci-fantasy for my tastes. YMMV.

I had to laugh, just yesterday there was an article on brutalist architecture causing a murmur in the waters.  Who knew the style was still causing controversy? A 1970s ultra-brutalist multi-storey car park just up the road from my office has been identified by the local council as worthy of a heritage listing. Personally speaking, I'm in favour as I think you need to preserve examples of the style plus it's a handy option when our own car park is full.

I was most amused at the just moved in NIMBY types complaining about the listing. The earnest young woman who started the petition seemed to think its existence was jacking up prices in a street where the median house price is over $1.5 million. Bless! Of course she'd moan even louder if they actually did build affordable social housing there.

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Re: Brutalist Blocks of Flats 28mm, any advice?
« Reply #20 on: February 06, 2023, 09:18:33 AM »
The RoosterModel kits at this link are a good option I think: https://www.hfwargaming.com/shop/gelaende/

You'll find some big, but very basic, blocks here: Terrains4games

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Re: Brutalist Blocks of Flats 28mm, any advice?
« Reply #21 on: February 10, 2023, 02:04:45 PM »
Hey thanks for the links and advice Chaps! I may be a little out of touch with the hobby because I have not heard of most of the manufacturers listed and I may indeed be buying a block or two from them. In the meantime I am purchasing some stalkers from Patrick miniatures, some nice ones that I have not seen before,

Thanks again this has all been very useful.

Offline carlos marighela

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Re: Brutalist Blocks of Flats 28mm, any advice?
« Reply #22 on: February 10, 2023, 02:40:14 PM »

You'll find some big, but very basic, blocks here: Terrains4games

Those look like licensed kits from a Polish manufacturer, who does a much more extensive range of MDF buildings:

https://lasercutbuildings.eu

You'll find some useful models there.

 

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