Post-war and modern terrain?

[Hammers]

I make my own. It's quick, cheap and fun.
City:

Ah, this raises fond memories. The previous BLAM I blew up most of these city blocks with my MIB.

[leonmallett]

There is also Steve Barber's tenement block

http://www.sbarber-models.clara.net/main.html

He also had a speakeasy, but it isn't listed.

They could be just the ticket. Thanks a lot.

[leonmallett]

I contacted Steve Barber today by phone, nice and friendly and very helpful in answering my questions.

The Speakeasy is no longer avilable unfortunately, so he only has the tenements.

[Commander Vyper]

Does anyone have any suggestions for terrain pieces (esepcially prefab) or kits suitable for modern developed cities?

Intact buildings (ie not ruins) suggestions more than welcome.



Basically I am always after more quick 'n' easy terrain for my supers games.

If you're going for supers games then Workworks has a number of sky scrapers too!

I was never a big fan of the printed building but as you'll see from my urban zombie gaming board thread, it does look rather nice once constructed.

Your call obviously

The Commander

[Commander Vyper]

There is also Steve Barber's tenement block

http://www.sbarber-models.clara.net/main.html

He also had a speakeasy, but it isn't listed.

Where???

[Earther]

The tenement block is listed under the 25/28mm Prohibition Wars products (at the bottom) for £25.

http://www.sbarber-models.clara.net/html/25mmprohibition.htm

Looks like the Speakeasy, Carluccio's and the Bank are now OOP.

[commissarmoody]

How big are the tenaments?

[Doc Twilight]

Does anyone have any suggestions for terrain pieces (esepcially prefab) or kits suitable for modern developed cities?

Intact buildings (ie not ruins) suggestions more than welcome.



Basically I am always after more quick 'n' easy terrain for my supers games.

Leon -

This has also been a frustration for me as well. I get a lot of the "why not build it yourself" responses, but like you, I don't have much time for that, so.. I have been looking pretty hard.

Two possible options, well, three...

First, Old Glory makes a range of Gangland buildings for Chicago in the 30s. They aren't perfect for super modern, but they will pass in most modern cities as being older parts of a city. Upgrade them with a few modern amenities, and you're probably good to go.

Second, there is a range of modular modern structures from Armorcast. They also have "modern roof upgrades" to make older buildings look a little more appropriate.

Finally, the Miniature Building Authority has a handful of appropriate modern 28mm buildings. They can be mixed with their other 28mm buildings, and again, they have a "modernization" set that includes a satellite dish and other things to make "earlier period" (ie: ww2 era) buildings look more contemporary.

I know there are other pieces out there, but unless you're looking for urban rubble or terrain, which seems to be "it" as far as most terrain manufacturers go for modern stuff in 28mm, you might not find much else.

-Doc

[leonmallett]

How big are the tenaments?

When I spoke to Steve on the phone a couple of days ago he estimated at about 10", but they look a little less than that to my eye.

[leonmallett]

Leon -

This has also been a frustration for me as well. I get a lot of the "why not build it yourself" responses, but like you, I don't have much time for that, so.. I have been looking pretty hard.

Two possible options, well, three...

First, Old Glory makes a range of Gangland buildings for Chicago in the 30s. They aren't perfect for super modern, but they will pass in most modern cities as being older parts of a city. Upgrade them with a few modern amenities, and you're probably good to go.

Second, there is a range of modular modern structures from Armorcast. They also have "modern roof upgrades" to make older buildings look a little more appropriate.

Finally, the Miniature Building Authority has a handful of appropriate modern 28mm buildings. They can be mixed with their other 28mm buildings, and again, they have a "modernization" set that includes a satellite dish and other things to make "earlier period" (ie: ww2 era) buildings look more contemporary.

I know there are other pieces out there, but unless you're looking for urban rubble or terrain, which seems to be "it" as far as most terrain manufacturers go for modern stuff in 28mm, you might not find much else.

-Doc

Thanks Doc.

I have looked at the Armorcast and Old Glory options - can you offer any personal recommendations on either (detailing, ease of construction etc)?

The minis I will be using will likely be mostly 28 to 32 (or so) mm tall. Older periods is fine, and the Old Glory ones especially look very nice.

[Doc Twilight]

No problem:)

Honestly, Leon, I think the OG buildings are better, because they are mostly assembled when you buy them, at least in my experience with the few pieces I've managed to acquire so far. Less assembly time=more time for painting in my book. I would recommend washing them in soap and detergent, or at least giving them a scrub with something like "Simple Green", as the resin I've got in the past from Old Glory has tended toward very oily.

Also, I would be remiss if I didn't say that Steve Barker's tenement model is also a very nice piece. So's the speakeasy, which I was lucky enough to get in a trade here.

-Doc

[commissarmoody]

No problem:)

Honestly, Leon, I think the OG buildings are better, because they are mostly assembled when you buy them, at least in my experience with the few pieces I've managed to acquire so far. Less assembly time=more time for painting in my book. I would recommend washing them in soap and detergent, or at least giving them a scrub with something like "Simple Green", as the resin I've got in the past from Old Glory has tended toward very oily.

Also, I would be remiss if I didn't say that Steve Barker's tenement model is also a very nice piece. So's the speakeasy, which I was lucky enough to get in a trade here.

-Doc

here is a link the oldglory chicago gangster buildings  http://www.oldglory25s.com/index.php?cat_id=809&catname='25mm%20Chicago%20Gangster%20Buildings'

Yeah I have the old glory Russian Fronter fort and it was vary oil. Took me forever to figer that out, but now it looks farly desent.

[uti long smile]

I've been on a similar quest for many years - and used many of the the buildings suggested.

Here are my efforts:


Loads more pics here:
http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/pez47/Modern/Zombietown/?start=all

[commissarmoody]

Vary nice town

[Hat Guy]

Is that the C&C city streets pack? How big is the table, looks no bigger than 3*2?