Author Topic: Board Edge (Read 6019 times)

gamer Mac · « **on:** February 12, 2011, 12:19:15 AM »

I thought I would post this up even though it is not quite finished, to see what you think.
It is for at the edge of the board.

It is about 2' long and 5" high. The idea is that it can be used as an objective or just to block an edge of the board. It is going to be double sided. Out side and inside of a factory.
Inside wall not finished painting yet

On the front I have left a flat area where I am going to build a removable outbuilding or entrance way.

In the middle is a door to a cellar.

A small door at the other end. Still to finish painting.

The rectangle above the door is a magnet so I can fit inter-changable signs.

and one more of the whole thing.

I have used my normal building method with this. It is all made out of pizza trays mounted on MDF.
WIP photo

I already have ideas to make it a Factory with different signs for different types. My brother says it looks like a prison so I will make signs for that.
The out building can also be a chimney. I am also thinking of having different types of fences or wall which would make it look different again.
I am also thinking that in the future I will make two end walls and another long wall so that I have the whole factory.
Anybody got any other ideas.

Braz · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2011, 01:07:31 AM »

I like this a lot. Beautiful.

I'd just add some partial depth details to the back, just a catwalk/hallway for the second floor along the windows with maybe a staircase going up. Maybe a small room at the end where the window is different. Figures can then placed in the windows, it would still fit in with the factory theme and not interfere with your eventual expansion to full blown factory (open concept factory). I'd probably just build the side walls, one with a large access door, as it could still act as an edge piece but be playable inside with easy access.

You must eat lots of pizza.
Another fantastic build.
Cheers

Mr.J · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2011, 01:11:49 AM »

Wow! I really like this, looks great and is an inspiring 'backdrop' for your table. Awesome build!

Hawkeye · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2011, 01:14:39 AM »

Beautiful - that's a whole lot of scribing! The painting is fantastic - very realistic brickwork - and of course the whole thing is a great idea. What about the windows and doors? Scratchbuilt or bought? If bought, where from?
Looking forward to more!

Sangennaru · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:54:26 AM »

Quote from: gamer Mac on February 12, 2011, 12:19:15 AM

It is all made out of pizza trays mounted on MDF.

wait, what? O.o

(really nice project, anyway. i think that every gaming table should have some corners like that.)

Malamute · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2011, 09:01:43 AM »

Superb stuff Colin. I love all the little touches like the cellar door etc. Should be an impressive sight on the table.

Svennn · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2011, 09:02:26 AM »

Nice one GM, thats brilliant. You know "Cheeks" is going to want to steal it though dont you!!

Wirelizard · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2011, 09:22:35 AM »

All sorts of inspiration there. I really must get back into urban buildings... maybe I'll try and squeeze a smaller version of this board edge facade into the timetable before LPL5 lands on me with big spikey boots...

gamer Mac · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2011, 10:47:40 AM »

Thanks for the nice comments Guys.

Quote from: Hawkeye on February 12, 2011, 01:14:39 AM

Beautiful - that's a whole lot of scribing! The painting is fantastic - very realistic brickwork - and of course the whole thing is a great idea. What about the windows and doors? Scratchbuilt or bought? If bought, where from?
Looking forward to more!

The bigger windows are scratch built out of plastic card and plastic embroidery squares. I got a packet of five from hobbybase for a couple of pounds. I just cut the shape I wanted and then glued strips of plastic card around the shape.
The smaller window is from Antenocities.

Quote from: Sangennaru on February 12, 2011, 08:54:26 AM

wait, what? O.o

I am not sure what O.o means?

Sangennaru · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2011, 11:02:29 AM »

Quote from: gamer Mac on February 12, 2011, 10:47:40 AM

I am not sure what O.o means?

well, maybe because I'm italian so i don't eat pizza (sadly, but true), but what is a pizza tray?

Silent Invader · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2011, 11:53:03 AM »

Another glorious construction. My first thought was 'victorian prison'.

Jules · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:17:08 PM »

great idea. It looks like one of Her Majesty's Armouries the sort of place a prototype infernal engined war machine may reside.

gamer Mac · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:17:59 PM »

Quote from: Sangennaru on February 12, 2011, 11:02:29 AM

well, maybe because I'm italian so i don't eat pizza (sadly, but true), but what is a pizza tray?

A supermarket chain here, Tesco, sells thier own brand pizza that comes on a black foam tray.

Good material for scribing bricks and if you like pizza, its free

gamer Mac · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:19:37 PM »

Quote from: Jules on February 12, 2011, 12:17:08 PM

great idea. It looks like one of Her Majesty's Armouries the sort of place a prototype infernal engined war machine may reside.

The idea was to have it generic, so it could be used for loads of places.
The first use is going to be an Aeronef factory

Captain Blood · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:44:02 PM »

Gorgeous.

News:

Donate

We Appreciate Your Support

Recent

Author Topic: Board Edge (Read 6019 times)

Related Topics