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Offline ironmammoth

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Laser Cut Fortified Tower House
« on: March 21, 2011, 02:26:51 PM »
My first attempt at a semi historical building for the laser cutter:-

http://pulp-zen.blogspot.com/2011/03/model-making-laser-cut-fortified-tower.html



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Offline Captain Blood

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Re: Laser Cut Fortified Tower House
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2011, 04:20:41 PM »
Wow.
Superb.
Look forward to seeing it finished.
Will you make these available? And have you got anything else planned along similar lines?

Offline ironmammoth

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Re: Laser Cut Fortified Tower House
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2011, 04:37:20 PM »
Wow.
Superb.
Look forward to seeing it finished.
Will you make these available? And have you got anything else planned along similar lines?


Thanks!

I am perusing different avenues as far as getting this stuff into production. It is not cost effective as is (with the stone work engraved on the surface). Although if I removed the stone work it would be very cost effective.

I am looking at several similar projects, although I wont reveal what they are at the moment.

thanks again.


Offline Brandlin

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Re: Laser Cut Fortified Tower House
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2011, 10:52:37 PM »
looks like i'm not the only one with the same idea!

Offline 6milPhil

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Re: Laser Cut Fortified Tower House
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2011, 12:19:21 AM »
Super... I especially like the way you've started both small and simple.  ::)

As for the cost effectiveness surely the market decides that? So how much would you flog one of these for?

Offline Commander Vyper

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Re: Laser Cut Fortified Tower House
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 08:15:29 AM »
looks like i'm not the only one with the same idea!

"Laser" cutters are becoming more and more affordable (or in your case access to a "laser") so I'd expect a few people on the scene tbh mate.

Anyway nice tower, nice etchwork, though not enough of a playable area, so probably more of a scenic piece. Maybe something more wargame playable for the next outing of the Deathstar?



You may etch when ready!

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Offline Gluteus Maximus

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Re: Laser Cut Fortified Tower House
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2011, 09:11:36 AM »
Lovely model. I immediately thought "Border Reivers" when I saw it. May not be 100% accurate for that period, but would look great in those sort of games

Offline Wirelizard

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Re: Laser Cut Fortified Tower House
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2011, 08:50:01 PM »
That is a very cool building! Pity it takes up too much cutter time to be reasonable as a commercial venture, because I might well buy it.

 

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