Ninja says theres a gunna be a hanging!

[Ninja]

One random day I discovered several of my models had committed terrible acts of debauchery and unmentionable evil. They were sentenced to hang until dead and then I realized….I had no gallows! Well I figured I would have to get to work whilst my minis’ lawyers went through the appeals process.


I took a very long time to decide what kind of stairs I wished to build to reach my platform (this is why the pros always talk about the planning stages!) I finally settled on a sturdy but ascetically pleasing design that would require a unique rise and run. 

[Ninja]

I had to make a choice on the look of the crossbeam, as this would have a rather large impact to the feel/period of the piece. I tried to go as neutral as possible so that it would look good for several different games.

[Ninja]

I knew I wanted to plank the gallows myself so give it a used and rickety feel. I had some coffee stirs available and went to work add grain texture to the whole model before I started planking it.

[Ninja]

I had left the project out for a few days when I friend came over and asked me a very critical question as to whether or not I was man enough to make the gallows functioning….as a ninja I felt compelled to comply to the challenge! I placed to runner boards across the bottom of the platform to hold the trap in place.


I then inserted two holes on opposite ends of the base to hold up two lengths of wire. One piece became permanent with a tube running across it. I would later attach the trap to this tube. The other wire was removable to the trap would fall forward and the models would drop down. 


















I added ropes to hang from the crossbar and tested it several times to ensure it works! I plan on priming and painting it over the course of this week as my minis have used their last appeals…..

Comments and questions welcome! I have not decided yet on a color scheme!

[The Breaker]

Looks awesome!

[bandit86]

Don't forget the lever to pull the trap.

[Ninja]

Hmm yes a lever would be a solid idea to the project, I might even call it critical!

[Heldrak]

Very impressive! 

[Marine0846]

Well done, fine work.
Maybe you could ask your friend to supply you,
his favorite miniature to test out the trap door.

[Galland]

This is indeed a fine model project, even though the obsession with attention to detail and interest in the subject is slightly disturbing ;-)

[Strand]

Whow!  This is center stage!

[Ninja]

This is indeed a fine model project, even though the obsession with attention to detail and interest in the subject is slightly disturbing ;-)

Well it must be to specification or I will have the miniature rights activists claiming I am inhumane to my minis!

[Hammers]

Impressive.

[Mason]

Seriously impressive! 

I may have to steal YOUR idea this time.

Consider it stolen, (or Ninja'd)!!!

[cneme71]

Very nice, if but a little creepy! I love the grain detail you carved into the wood.