Gunbirds S.T.A.L.K.E.R. project (17/8 - Crossed out)

[Gunbird]

I don't post a lot these days, and when I do it's a post starting a poject and that tends to be the last you ever hear of it.

....not this time.

I built the Sarissa Precision Guard Shack of their WW2 range somewhere last year, but with the move and everything it ended up in a box. I grabbed it out earlier this month when I noticed the roof had warped, and replaced it with a custom made one (see my Blog for details), and ordered chain for the gate I made using left over railing from the Sarissa 15mm Factory Boiler House. I basecoated it yesterday and did the basic colors, and completely finished it today in about 5 hours. To me, this is Wargames Quality, not what I usually try to do. But I've noticed no one sees the difference besides me, so why add another 5-10 hours, end up dissatisfied and put in a box never to be seen again?

This is a personal victory for me. I have so much stuff in boxes 3/4 done that is going nowhere, so it feels great to finish this. I had made a list of stuff I want to make for this project and basically have everything sitting in a box (same as the Last War project) and I'll do some more this weekend. I want to game dammit, and have nice stuff to game with.

Anyway, enough talk, here's my Guardshack, hope you like.

[Pattus Magnus]

That turned out very well! The rusted chain and lock are especially good, but the whole thing has that great weathered look.

[CapnJim]

That turned out very well! The rusted chain and lock are especially good, but the whole thing has that great weathered look.

I was gonna say just about what he said.  So while I agree with his sentiments, i won't repeat them...

[blacksoilbill]

That really does look exceptional. Good work on pushing through and completing it.

[Codsticker]

Stellar upgrade on that kit; lovely details and weathering.

[anevilgiraffe]

lovely result

[Daeothar]

Wonderful work 

You might disparagingly call it tabletop quality, but that's where it will do its job anyway, and it's more than good enough for that! You've captured the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. vibe perfectly through the use of colour, shape and finish, so to me, it's an absolute win.

I've spent more than 2 months' worth of hobby time on a Frostgrave ruin earlier this year. Is it nice, and festooned with details? Absolutely. But does that add to the useability or atmosphere on the tabletop proportionally? Not really Something about diminishing returns and all that.

Your project has none of those problems though

Keep 'em coming!

[Dr. Zombie]

Looking good. The weathering on this is top shelf.

Chefs kiss.

[OSHIROmodels]

Great job 

[.:Gunslinger:.]

Absolutely brilliant work on improving a humble MDF shed to a really atmospheric piece!

I will follow this thread and your blog with great interest as I am a huge S.T.A.L.K.E.R. fan myself, as well as being very perfectionistic in terms of hobby stuff too (only getting over this very slowly).

[Kourtchatovium104]

I can only repeat what the others say: very atmospheric, very STALKER-ish. In one word, great ! 

[AKULA]

Great work - love the weathering 

[mikedemana]

Looks amazing and definitely well worth the time spent! 

Mike Demana

[Ultravanillasmurf]

That is very good.

The rust bloat is extremely well done.

[Gunbird]

Thx guys, it was great fun, if incredibly taxing, to paint There should be more in the near future.