3d Egyptian Modular Desert for 1930's Pulp

[RedSkullz]

Here is a map i am working on for cthulhufnord..it is based on a 1930's egyptian style desert. The map is non-gridded and modular. Each section is 12"X12". Some of the pieces are not completely finished, but i thought you guys would like to see a preview of sorts.(some need more painting, some need sand, the pool needs another layer of resin) The figure that is shown is a 28mm elf by reaper to show scale. The birds eye view of all 4 pieces shows a Capricous Copper Dragon for scale.

Birds Eye View of 4 sections (top left-Oasis, top right-Wasteland, bottom left-Excavated Pyramid, bottom right-Covered Desert Ruins)




Closer Birds Eye of Rocky Wasteland and Oasis


Close Birds Eye View of Rocky Wasteland


Other angle of Rocky Wasteland


Closeup of Rocky Wasteland Cave


Birds Eye of the Oasis


Closer Birds Eye View of the Oasis:
 

Close-up of the Oasis:


Birds Eye View of Covered Desert Ruins


Birds Eye View of Excavated Pyramid


Excavated Pyramid Corner


Excavated Pyramid Entrance


Hidden Pyramid Caves (hidden)


Hidden Pyramid Caves (discovered)


Other angle of Discovered Hidden Caves


Close-up of Hidden Caves


Standing Pyramid


Pyramid Upper Floor:


Pyramid Base Floor:


Pyramid Base Floor with Crypt:


Hidden Crypt staircase revealed:


Pillars in ruins:


Pillars in ruins sideview:


Decrepid Ruins:


Decrepid Ruins Sideview closeup:


Decrepid Ruins staircase revealed:


Other Angle:


Desolate Ruins:


Modular rock and tents set up in Pillar Ruins site:


Tent close-up type 1:


Tent Close-up type 2:



Tent Close-up type 3:
 

[marko.oja]

Looks good,

a couple of plain tiles and you're good to go I think. The colours look a bit flat (might just be the pictures), so what I would suggest is a light drybrush with an odd-white colour to increase contrast. Maybe a shrub here and there to give a bit of colour?

These kind of resemble what Alfrik is doing with the placards, you could well use just a single to play out a scene during an adventure, smaller area means more action and less pushing minis around.

The oasis needs palm-trees, good tutorial how to make em here: http://www.paintingclinic.com/operations/pegasuspalmtrees.htm

marko

[Wirelizard]

Man, those are great. I especially like the rocky piece; when I get my paws on a new supply of pink foam I think it'll inspire a new couple of hills.

What did you use as the bases for these pieces? Lino floor tiles?

[Hammers]

I especially like the pool. Did you use tinted clear resin?

[Mr.Dodo]

Great stuff. I agree that it needs some plain tiles too.
And what a great oasis. Not just for the resin but the fact it's all craggy and awkward, not a serene blue pool!

[richarDISNEY]

Yea...

How did you do the water effect?  It looks great!

[RedSkullz]

Thanks for the comments!
 I am planning on painting the tiles some more, one of the things on my "to do" list. Not sure if cthulhufnord wants vegetation or not, it will depend on him if they are going to be put in or not.
 These are all just pink styrofoam pieces, cut to size on my table saw. I am not familiar with Lino floor tiles.
 The oasis water is poured Envirotec Lite 2 part resin. I mixed in some Windsor + Newton Apple Green and Viridian ink to give it the colour.
 I have 4 more tiles in the works, and should have some new pics soon! (one will be a standing pyramid, 2 generic desert tiles, and one will be another ruins tile)

[Captain Blood]

Very striking. Love the pool in particular 

[P_Clapham]

The tiles were commisioned primarally for pulp skirmish and rpg games.  Chaos in Cairo and Hollow Earth Expedition, for example.  I'm also going to be using a few diffrent scales with the terrain.  for skirmish it will be at the larger 25-28mm scale.  I may try to do something larger at one point.  I have a ton of 1:72 scale Afrika Korps and Adventurers painted up.  Just need some 1:72 scale mummies at this point.

By the way, if you haven't guessed it already.  I'm Cthulhufnord.   

Looks good,

a couple of plain tiles and you're good to go I think. The colours look a bit flat (might just be the pictures), so what I would suggest is a light drybrush with an odd-white colour to increase contrast. Maybe a shrub here and there to give a bit of colour?

These kind of resemble what Alfrik is doing with the placards, you could well use just a single to play out a scene during an adventure, smaller area means more action and less pushing minis around.

The oasis needs palm-trees, good tutorial how to make em here: http://www.paintingclinic.com/operations/pegasuspalmtrees.htm

marko

[RedSkullz]

Updated with New pics!!

[Hammers]

Sweet. I wish there was a convenient way to hide the seam between the modules. They are unsightly. This is no criticism towards your board, by the way. I've been pondering this in regards to my own board.

[P_Clapham]

I've considered using some strips of fabric or paper with the same paint used on the tiles.  That or some sand dunes carved out of the pink foam.  The tile format (I think) was originally my idea, I wanted a game board that I could randomize.  After playing several Mordheim campaigns with fixed terrain, it gets a little dull.

[Operator5]

I would use a combination of things to hide the seams. You can use hills on the level pieces, some rocks on the rocky terrain to whatever board and the painted strips on others. This will keep the whole thing looking fresh.

Great looking stuff and I love the pyramid.

[Major Payne]

Fantastic!  I like the Oasis too; it shows depth with the submerged rocks. The rocky wasteland is cool too I'm sure that 'in person' the relief is much clearer.  My favorites are the removable elements on the excavated pyramid and the intact pyramid!

I agree with Hammer on the seams, no criticism intended, they are problematic.  One approach is to set your cutter (saw or wire) at an acute angle so that the surface of the board fits tight.  (The bottoms of the bases tend to butt up first.)

Another trick is to get some slightly elastic fabric like fleece and cover the table firmly stretching the fabric before set up.  Then clip it down.  (I like the big binder clips but others have found construction clips effective.)  Lay out your terrain. Then relax the fabric. This sets a cohesive tension on the boards. I like to re-clip the fabric to keep the board from getting jostled during "episodes of animated gaming." Then tape the seams with masking tape.  Next using a lot of sand/rocks and, well, your original finishing material sprinkle it over the tape.  The cloth catches the sand when you pack up.  Recycle the topping.  It's messy but I've never been able to transport or set up terrain boards without some loss of top coating.

[Johnno]

Lino floor tiles = Linoleum floor tiles aka Vinyl flooring.

I love the pieces that feature hidden or secret stairs and entrances. Fabulous!!