Author Topic: Modern Streets - Fast Method (Read 15638 times)

Burnt65 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2011, 02:45:41 PM »

If you are modelling streets in the Michigan or SW Ontario area, you will need to put in huge potholes that are probably deeper than the thickness of the board you are using!

Doomsdave · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2011, 03:21:54 PM »

This i sfantastic. I have been looking for a good method to make city streets for my Supers and moderns. I wanted easy and modular, this looks like it fills the bill. I'll be trying this soon. Thanks so much.

supervike · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2011, 03:24:25 PM »

Brilliant.

Totally love this idea.

Now if someone could figure out a quick and easy way of applying this technique to my slotta bases.....

Remgain · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2011, 03:38:57 PM »

Jack,

that's really outstanding!!

Only 15 minutes???

We have to meet so you I can learn your technique!

Marco

Sangennaru · « **Reply #19 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:39:53 PM »

Quote from: Burnt65 on March 07, 2011, 02:45:41 PM

If you are modelling streets in the Michigan or SW Ontario area, you will need to put in huge potholes that are probably deeper than the thickness of the board you are using!

ok, now i know that this is not a good place to visit by car!

Quote from: Doomsdave on March 07, 2011, 03:21:54 PM

This i sfantastic. I have been looking for a good method to make city streets for my Supers and moderns. I wanted easy and modular, this looks like it fills the bill. I'll be trying this soon. Thanks so much.

well, you can do 2 things in return:
1) post here your works with this method (so i can upload on my site!)
2) spread the word that a new site is growing in the horizon of the modelling sites - mine!

seriously, i'm being active for less than a week.... in 1 or 2 years i hope to become more known!

and you can help me!!!

Quote from: supervike on March 07, 2011, 03:24:25 PM

Now if someone could figure out a quick and easy way of applying this technique to my slotta bases.....

pardon my english, what is a slottabase?

Quote from: Remgain on March 07, 2011, 03:38:57 PM

We have to meet so you I can learn your technique!

well... when you want i'm here! =)
but i want more eulithe! XD

zizi666 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 07, 2011, 05:08:01 PM »

Quote from: Sangennaru on March 07, 2011, 04:39:53 PM

pardon my english, what is a slottabase?

it's the standard base that comes with most figures :

Sangennaru · « **Reply #21 on:** March 07, 2011, 05:10:49 PM »

Quote from: zizi666 on March 07, 2011, 05:08:01 PM

it's the standard base that comes with most figures :

thanks zizi!

@supervike
actually i don't know the simplier method for a street pattern on a base, but... can't you just texture it with some sanding paper and then paint it as i did?

D@rth J@ymZ · « **Reply #22 on:** March 07, 2011, 05:22:02 PM »

That is a great tutorial; quick, easy and produces nice results. A definite "must try soon" technique. Thanks for sharing.

Hupp n at em · « **Reply #23 on:** March 07, 2011, 10:53:28 PM »

This is great, nice work!

carlos marighela · « **Reply #24 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:38:16 AM »

Black sandpaper is indeed an excellent source for ashphalt surfaces.

Crudeboy · « **Reply #25 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:35:36 AM »

Holy crow, man.

Those are awesome.

NewEvolutionGames · « **Reply #26 on:** March 08, 2011, 04:35:25 PM »

Really liked this tutorial and gave it a shot last night. Seemed to work well but I have a question.

What is the tool you are using to make the initial lines? I'm using the sharp end of a compass to score my lines and Emery boards to sand them. Some of them are still lacking a little definition, any suggestions or just keep going over them? I've thought about moving to a nail to get a little wider line. Haven't tried the wire brush part yet, does that help with the texture?

Sangennaru · « **Reply #27 on:** March 08, 2011, 04:48:48 PM »

well, the carving tool is a tool i bought in japan, i don't know the exact name!

i quite like it, since you can use it with a really firm movement, but a compass point or a nail on a brush stick will work as well!

i suggest you to star the lines with a cutter, and then to cut with two angolations to make the hole wider - at least the main lines.
the metal brush is quite nice to accentuate the grain of the mdf, and to remove any "fur" on the edge of the cuts!

i quite like that, but a sanding paper should work as well!

i want your photos when finished!!! =)

Quote from: carlos marighela on March 08, 2011, 01:38:16 AM

Black sandpaper is indeed an excellent source for ashphalt surfaces.

yep, it is, i used it a lot, for other project!
i love the fine and regular texture that it gives, but if you want to make concrete blocks you can't make nice cracks on it...

good luck, i'll wait here!

carrma · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2011, 05:27:22 PM »

Quote from: Sangennaru on March 08, 2011, 04:48:48 PM

well, the carving tool is a tool i bought in japan, i don't know the exact name!

Looks like it may be a tool typically used for making etchings:

http://www.dickblick.com/products/etchingdrypoint-needles-and-scribes/

Sangennaru · « **Reply #29 on:** March 08, 2011, 09:17:06 PM »

Quote from: carrma on March 08, 2011, 05:27:22 PM

Looks like it may be a tool typically used for making etchings:

http://www.dickblick.com/products/etchingdrypoint-needles-and-scribes/

wow, THAT'S intresting!
I already own one, but i suggest to take some!

actually mine has a different shape, the point is thinner, so you can use it for making holes or simliar... maybe this other one is just good for glass or other..

the search will continue!!

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