Reservoir Dog Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 what about a little gremlin outhouse (for posh gremlins that don't like to crap where they live) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted August 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Ok, back from holiday and have made a list of what I think I’m aiming for on my board, hopefully this is a fair balance of types of terrain for blocking, hazard/severe, etc. etc. 2 shack/buildings (blocking impassable, ht 5) fairly big base size 1 dunny/out house (blocking impassable, ht 5) not too large base size 2 swamp trees (blocking impassable, ht 5) not too large base size 3 swamp reeds (blocking impassable, ht 3) reasonable sized base 3 swamp ponds (severe) reasonable sized base Symbols of authority (50mm base, but combine onto large base size for combined scenery); pile o crap, pile o loot, pile o moonshine (blocking, ht 5) 1 moonshine still (blocking, impassable, ht 3) reasonable size base 1 pig pen/fenced area (ht 1) Please could I have some feedback about what I’m missing, too much of anything? Not enough of something to balance out the board? Hazardous? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted August 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Update time Ive broken out the second shack/building, the print out what it looks like is below the mdf Ive started with the base which was very fragile and I’ve broken bits but will try to make it look authentic The roof, I’ll do similar style with this as the last one My aim will to finish this building, the last swamp pond and 2-4 reed (screening scenery) by end of August, ready for the actual board to start in September. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted August 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Brief update time This has turned into this which you can see the tree is also finished and apart from rust affect on roof, this price is pretty much done 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted September 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 The roof of the outhouse is finished I have also placed what I’ve made so far on the floor to work out how it sits within a 3’ by 3’ area I could probably do with some smaller scatter terrain but nervous it’s taking up too much space for the board 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted September 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 Small update, the second shack is coming along though not rapidly. Should have it complete end of weekend. also received two new buildings in post today same building I’ve used as first shack, will try to make it look a bit different and also a pig pen I’m going to need to put a move on if I want to have a board to take to Nationals (which I will submit a form for taking board if I can get two pieces more completed by end of Sept) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted September 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Trundling along Ging to try to get both painted by end of play tomorrow so only grass and shrubs to add on Monday evening 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Update time Just some puddles to create and a lot more shrubs and this building is done (pig pen) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Almost finished the long building just the steps to finish and attach and lots more shrubs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Really happy with the scatter terrain I think 4 pieces (3 short 1 long) will be enough for the board. I can always make more later if needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 Some more progress in the scatter terrain, I think when lined up next to my other terrain the planks are a little on the large size, but meh and with a bit of paint.. I think I’ll have most of the scatter and new buildings finished tonight so sill post finished pics tomorrow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 The 14th and final piece of terrain has been started tonight Aiming to finish by end of weekend and then I’m away for a week. that will leave me just two weeks to source (wickes ftw), build and paint a board in time for the Nationals.....cutting it close..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 4 pieces of scatter terrain finished 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Pig pen complete Shack 2 complete Have made a start to roof of shack 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Last shack is almost complete and more importantly the board has been ordered from a local wood merchant. I can only get 39-40’’ in the car so have ordered a 38’’x38’’ and a 1’’ wide strip to put around the edge so I can add depth into the board. Should have it by the weekend for some frantic building and painting in time for Nationals Edited October 23, 2018 by Rikk Correct image uploaded this time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Last shack (number 3) is complete Quite pleases with it and glad to now be able to concentrate on the main board 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 I’ve picked up the board today. 18mm thick 38’’ by 38’’ and I also have 1’’ wide 18’’ thick strips to go round the outside A bit concerned I may need more terrain making as slightly sparse in places in a quick place of scenery. Too little terrain? Too much? About right? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lusciousmccabe Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 That actually looks like quite a lot to me. It'll seem more full when you have the colour down on the board. The lower right hand corner looks a bit empty, but I'd just redistribute stuff. Also, bear in mind terrain in the deployment zones tend to have much less impact on the game and LoS blocking pieces do more when placed centrally. Great stuff altogether. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Hi, Thanks, I think I’m going to make a small stream in one corner, potentially across the middle, unsure yet. Ill get some paint on the board and redo the terrain with a bit less in deployment and hopefully it will look a bit better. I only have two weeks yesterday to get it done and little one birthday party tomorrow and relatives staying over so this is going to be rushed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 I have PVA and tacked the sides on, 36’’ by 36’’ play area will poly filla the gaps tomorrow morning and pencil outline where things will go and where to create a stream. I also need to buy some more cork tiles to raise the inside of the play area and enable deep groove for the stream. This should all be done and dried by Thursday and I can paint it all black and the brown on Friday, leaving me next weekend to paint it all and then 4 days for the stream resin to cure. Wow, that is cutting it close to Nationals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Have laid out scenery and then painted a rough idea where I’d put a stream No longer sure about the stream as it takes up a lot of space and limits space for the terrain I’ll get the polyfilla finished and put some cork down and try terrain in different layouts before committing to carving out a stream or not 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lusciousmccabe Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Having the stream straight down the middle could also be kind of annoying for some schemes and strategies. Might be better to make a flat modular one you can reposition, although it won't look as good as one with proper depth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikodemus Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 One of the mats we play on has a river running through the middle like that with two fairly small bridges. We usually play it Severe and Soft Cover. It's loads of fun. Can get tiring with constant use though. For us it's easy, we just swap out a different playmat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikk Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thanks both for the feedback. Taking both comments into account I have dropped the river in the middle but going for one in a corner (giving enough space for corner deployment) and one coming in from the side and a permanent pond Ive run out of PVA and almost out of pollyfilla already. Painting this thing is going to be a pain, plus adding texture.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lusciousmccabe Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Looking great. I'd recommend picking up a couple of those army painter colour rattlecans in green/yellow/brown colours to speed things up. Or bite the bullet and pick up a cheap airbrush/compressor if you can get one in Aldi or the like. Could you not keep the cork texture? It's fairly organic and makes for s nice playing surface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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