Akula's Dune Terrain Project (Update 26/1/14)

[AKULA]

Ok....new terrain project.

Dune, based upon the 1984 David Lynch film, plus additional source material...



Tempted to build a ten foot long animatronic sandworm, but first i'll start with something "simpler".

 

First section of the Citadel...based upon a 450mm x 450mm base, its approx. 500 mm tall....open on two sides, the front will have some steps (28mm TAG for scale).



The "front door" is c400mm off the table top.

This first section is pretty robust with a MDF core, as it will allow me to bolt on other pieces as I go.

[myincubliss]

Cripes, you're putting the rest of us to shame with this prodigious output! 

[Mr Brown]

I'm just so very jealous of that book in the centre. Yes, you know the one...

[redzed]

my favourite sci-fi book series ever, this is gonna be epic

[dijit]

Looking forwards to seeing this!

[von Lucky]

I agree, looking forward to this.

[AKULA]

I'm just so very jealous of that book in the centre. Yes, you know the one...

Yup, the Roleplaying game print run was tiny, before it got pulled....a real shame, but they go for a small fortune on fleabay.

my favourite sci-fi book series ever, this is gonna be epic

No pressure then....   . I realise that I could pick something less well-known for a project, as everyone has their own idea of how you should "do Dune properly" but I like a challenge.

[Centaur_Seducer]

Look forward to this, Akky!
I once had plans to do the whole thing in 6mm. Then I could fit a ten feet sandworm without any issues

[Commander Vyper]

Be bloody heavy Matt, but interested to see where you go with this...

[AKULA]

Be bloody heavy Matt, but interested to see where you go with this...

It's not bad actually, even allowing for the interior that will be added - weight wise it's like two of the raised sections from my Salute 2012 Planet of the Apes game, which I managed to lug around...as its one piece, it might even be easier.

The rest of the citadel will be in much more manageable pieces, but this section needed to be robust as it will have other sections on top....yes it's is going to be tall.

 

[Fates Fickle Finger]

Great start!! Looking forward to how this will go. Interestingly your the same generation of Dune appreciation as I am (with look of miniatures etc). The stumbling block for me has not only been suitable miniatures  but also rules...what with shields etc. have you got an idea of a system your going to use?

http://browse.deviantart.com/art/Dune-Sand-Rituals-111853875

http://browse.deviantart.com/art/Dune-St-Alia-of-the-Knife-136988028

Shai Hulud

FFF

[AKULA]

Nice links!

The stumbling block for me has not only been suitable miniatures   but also rules...what with shields etc. have you got an idea of a system your going to use?

I'll probably end up writing a set of rules, as I'll need something fast play.  As all of my rules are AR:SE (Akula's Rules:Skirmish Edition) these could end up as either "Sandy AR:SE" or "Spicey AR:SE"....  

Either way, will be free to download.

[white knight]

Worms of AR:SE?

[moonshado]

Neither sounds a comfortable option - either sand in your never regions or the results of a hot curry.

[redzed]

Worms of AR:SE?