Author Topic: Sub-Roman "Fortlet" (Read 3001 times)

Mitch K · « **on:** January 16, 2014, 10:24:22 AM »

Spurred on by Emilio's smashing build, I've put together a set of turf walls to go with the watch tower I built, to make it into a fortlet.

This is a view of the finished item.

And a work in progress shot. The turf banks are foam, with the timber palisade from balsa.

And a final shot,with the tower in place, and a garrison.

There's a full write-up with a "how-to" over on my blog.
http://mitchwargaming.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/fortlet-walls-for-watchtower.html
The blog post is a bit image-heavy.

This was meant to be a quick project, but two and half weeks fighting the chest infection from hell has slowed this down - a lot!

Enjoy!

Poiter50 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2014, 10:36:13 AM »

Mitch, that looks great. Glad that Lardista Emilio has stirred your creative juices. Hope the lurgie has gone.

Hu Rhu · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2014, 11:12:06 AM »

That's a fantastic piece of modelling.

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2014, 02:34:48 PM »

Looks good

but maybe for next time a smoother 'join' between the model and the ground, it does seem to be floating a bit

cheers

James

Yemi · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2014, 03:16:30 PM »

Nice job, Mitch, I love that old wood

I had this idea of roman fort in my mind for a long time, and even a few sketches, maybe your work will make me hurry on this project... !

Nice tower too, and thanks for the WIP pictures !

Mitch K · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2014, 03:16:50 PM »

Quote from: jimbibbly on January 16, 2014, 02:34:48 PM

Looks good but maybe for next time a smoother 'join' between the model and the ground, it does seem to be floating a bit

cheers

James

Jim, hummed and hahhed about putting a bigger base on it to get round this. Thus far I'm sticking as is, but I might revisit (and re-base!) in the near future. That blanket I use as a base cloth/playing surface doesn't help in this regard

Cheers,

M

levied troop · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2014, 05:52:36 PM »

That looks great, especially the treatment of the wood.

Paul · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2014, 06:06:14 PM »

Lovely bit of scratchbuilding

Ragnar · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2014, 09:01:55 PM »

Most excellent!

Marine0846 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2014, 01:00:25 AM »

Really love what you have done.
I like the way the watch tower fits inside.
I also enjoyed looking over your blog.
Lots of great buildings you have made.
Will use many of your ideas when I build some of my own.

Hitman · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2014, 03:34:46 AM »

Nice detail. Great fort. Your painting and handiwork is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Hitman

cuchulain23 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2014, 08:13:35 AM »

Really excellent piece of terrain.

MediumAl · « **Reply #12 on:** January 19, 2014, 08:17:13 PM »

Very nice job, and as mentioned already, especially the wood.

Mitch K · « **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2014, 08:29:04 PM »

Thanks everyone! My regular game partner says he's looking forward to burning it to the ground, the heathen!

mikedemana · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2014, 07:46:44 PM »

Looks great, Mitch! Nice simple design and components. Looks top notch once the tower is inserted.

Mike Demana

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