Dunwich? I think these buildings fron Sarissa Precision could be useful...

[einarolafson]

Dunwich?  I think these buildings could be useful... http://www.sarissa-precision.co.uk/store/northamerican/. Love the barn (I like the Plasticville one but is a bit difficult to get here in UK and it’s expensive from US). I know that MDF buildings aren’t for everybody but I’m posting this for those who like them  







Cheers.

[Dolmot]

I know that MDF buildings aren’t for everybody but I’m posting this for those who like them

Well, that. They're very good and fitting designs for the setting. However, Dunwich buildings shouldn't be that flat to begin with and they should show 100 years of decay on top of that.

Those are still better than cardboard boxes or no terrain at all, though. I think a bit of weathering, a few loose planks and odd piles of debris would go a long way in disguising the regularity. It won't be a perfect reconstruction but quite certainly close enough for a casual gamer.

But I'm not a gamer. I'm an obsessive terrain builder who considers gaming an unexpected disturbance in time and space.

[supervike]

I like these quite a bit!  I'd love to see real pics, with obligatory minis for scale though.

[Profane Creation]

Aye, they do "city block" style buildings too, that I wondered might be good for Innsmouth or Arkham itself. Quite nice stuff- although they're not ramshackle, a good paintjob might do the trick

[smokezombie]

These guys look like they stock a bit of plasticville

http://darkhousegames.co.uk/page2.htm

[Oldben1]

Wow, pretty expensive.  I imagine it's hard to find plasticville in Europe.  I guess there are a few benefits to gaming in North America.  Most of those buildings go for around 20-25 dollars.

[smokezombie]

Ouch! I've never bought any myself.

[Oldben1]

Those Sarissa buildings look great.  I can see addding a lot of inks and highlights to all the planks.

[HerbyF]

A white wash & a dark grey or dirty brown stain would probably make them look just right.

[Skrapwelder]

I think that the plank siding on the barn would look better if it were vertical.

[Hammers]

I know that MDF buildings aren’t for everybody but I’m posting this for those who like them  

True. But they are cheap an can be customizable.

[Oldben1]

I guess this is a dumb question but why are buildings done in either style?  I mean verticle planks or horizontal planks.


I know someone is going to make a comment about it depends on how much the planks have been drinking so I'll beat you to it.

[Skrapwelder]

I won't say my information is all there is but this is what I've picked up while researching terrain for American Western and Colonial period buildings over the years:

A man would spend more money, time and effort on his house than his barn.

Horizontal ship lap siding is more weather resistant but also more expensive. It forms a weather tight seal while still being able to expand and contract with the temperature. Barns were typically made from rough cut planks with inconsistent width. A gap was left between the boards to allow for expansion. Sometimes this gap was covered with a narrow strip called a batten to make the building more weather proof.

I've always been told that its easier to hang planks vertically than horizontally.

[Mathyoo]

I know someone is going to make a comment about it depends on how much the planks have been drinking so I'll beat you to it.

Haha, all the things I learn on this forum...

As for the planks, I am pretty sure I haven't seen a house (as in true house, where people live) with vertical laid planks. Skrapwelder posted all we'd need to know, but then again...if nothing else it is for a tabletop variety!

[Hammers]

Well, that. They're very good and fitting designs for the setting. However, Dunwich buildings shouldn't be that flat to begin with and they should show 100 years of decay on top of that.

Those are still better than cardboard boxes or no terrain at all, though. I think a bit of weathering, a few loose planks and odd piles of debris would go a long way in disguising the regularity. It won't be a perfect reconstruction but quite certainly close enough for a casual gamer.

But I'm not a gamer. I'm an obsessive terrain builder who considers gaming an unexpected disturbance in time and space.

True that. MDF laser cuts have a very boxy look to them. But again making scratch built, especially dilapidated, houses takes a lot of time.