'Sahyun' Fortress project

[sukhe_bator]

Have just joined and been blown away by the standard of some of your modelling projects. Thought I'd share the results of the last 6 months or so of my labours... A 28mm fortress in the Crusader-style, loosely based on Sahyun in Syria, with good bits from Margat and Crac-des-Chevaliers thrown in for good measure. Mostly constructed out of insulation foam (pale green-not pink) with detailing inscribed with a blunt pencil. Hopefully this will be seen smothered with assorted fantasy figs at Salute this year (when it is finally finished!) using the 'Armies of Arcana' ruleset.

[Operator5]

That is VERY impressive. I can see all kinds of scenarios working with it.

[sukhe_bator]

Yes I hope it will be versatile enough, despite the multiple level changes and awkward angles. Its made up of 15 different sections. I've made some wall sections removable which I hope to replace with damaged sections. The Donjon and Great Hall fit onto a large rock-gorge base. The whole thing is 3' wide x 4' long and 18" high in old money. If I was doing it again I'd make some changes, but overall I'm v pleased with the finished result. It will look a bit paler and dustier and the stonework will stand out more when it is finally done...

[DFlynSqrl]

That's huge!  And really great looking too.

[Westfalia Chris]

Beauty. A multitude of uses, from 1001 Nights to Crusaders to Karl May in the Ottoman Empire to Indiana Jones vs. the whirling dervishes.

[Operator5]

I'm thinking a good Conan stealing into the palace at night to make off with the Ruby of Set scenario. Some roving guards, maybe a cantankerous sorceror, and presto... instant game. 

[Rhoderic]

That is lo-ve-ly. Also frightening because it looks like a crapload of work. And it's got so many uses, as was previously mentioned.

I also like what you've done with those GB Moors. I've been wondering what kind of shield designs to paint on my Zamorian guards, now I think I know. And are those Roman auxiliaries? Never realized how good they look as fantasy arabian style soldiers.

[Captain Blood]

Lovely fortress. Well done. I'll look out for it at Salute 

[Ray Rivers]

 

When I see stuff like that... it makes me weep at my own lack of ability.

Great job!

[Goomb]

Simply stunning! Wonderful work!  I completed a watchtower using pink board, and I find it to be great stuff to work with.  How in the world did you get round towers?  Did you cut down a cubic block?  

I am blown away by this one.  Huzzah!  Well done!

Goomb

[Svennn]

Cant add much to what has already been said. Wonderfull.

Obviously wasnt my posts you had seen before joining

[Furt]

This is really great! 

Did u shape each individual merlon? I assume u used a hot foam cutter?

Good work and great introduction to LAF!

[odd duck]

Fantastic looking model :olooks like you put a lot of time ,energy and thought into it!

[artshiraz]

 
My I bow before your talent.
Just how big is the whole piece? And, if you don't  mind, how many pieces?
(I always ask silly questions like that now so I can show my wife how other gamers/painters stow their pieces, their terrain etc..  )

No really, me like this castle alot (And now I'm wondering how to do something similar in Hirstarts  )

[flytime]

Wow it´s amazing . There is the order form .