Amarath Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 After seeing so many nice boards and cool terrain on here and feeling inspired I have decided to throw my hat into the ring with this. The idea was a mining community who had felt the touch of December and abandoned their prospects. This is all work in progress and i have many things i need to touch up. This the first of 8 planned 1 x 1 sections. I have never done anything modular before but the amazing work by Kaine made me want to have a go. The task we have set ourselves for this board is to spend no money and basically scrounge the bits we use. The only thing were going to buy are things like glue, flock, paint and a set of GW tree's as I suck at making tree's. Anyway here is the first section... the abandoned weighbridge. All C + C are welcome. Overview Coal Storage Pits Detail Office Weighbridge and Office hope you like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauboy Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 really like this idea, I'd do something like it myself but I've nearly filled up my garage and study and attic with terrain so it's not possible at the moment unless I build an extension anyway, it's looking really good so keep us updated Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Nicely done, like how you have the snow melted back or cleared from some areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.S. Male Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 I like the coal pits, very cool idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauboy Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Nicely done, like how you have the snow melted back or cleared from some areas. I thought it was part of the board that hadn't been flocked yet :embarasse my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarath Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 I thought it was part of the board that hadn't been flocked yet :embarasse my bad Haha No problem, i just like some variation on the surface of the boards. Next up will be a furnace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPSoundwave Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 So I was wondering are the coal pits sorta like basement's for once existing structures. Or are they just pits. because if they were once existing structures I would add maybe some lantern posts that are still lighted to give it the creepy effect of "what happened to the buildings?" Otherwise Kudos it looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarath Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 So I was wondering are the coal pits sorta like basement's for once existing structures. Or are they just pits. because if they were once existing structures I would add maybe some lantern posts that are still lighted to give it the creepy effect of "what happened to the buildings?" Otherwise Kudos it looks very nice. Thanks very much. I was going with the idea that carts leaving the settlement would be loaded from the open pits and then weighed and sent on their way. I'm planning on doing some workers housing and i hadn't thought about lighting but now i will definatley put some in. Try and give the place a 'Mary Celeste' feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enderwiggin Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I love the idea. The only problem I (personally) would have would be implementing it as-is. I've never seen something like this, but is their more LOS pieces being planned for it? It'd be very open for our games, though it looks beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarath Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I've never seen something like this, but is their more LOS pieces being planned for it? It'd be very open for our games, though it looks beautiful. Thanks for the compliment. This is meant to represent an entrance way to the area so i wanted to have an open 'killing ground' if you will. The next areas i plan to contain more buildings (housing and industrial) and cover (rocks and tree's). Im toying with the idea of an open mine shaft any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enderwiggin Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I'm not familiar with this sort of operation, but wouldn't there be a machine to break down large® chunks of coal? I'm sure those would be close to the mine if so. Mine carts are always fun as well and certainly impart a western feel. A string of them (possibly a few overturned?) might make for a nice little bit of scenery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPSoundwave Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 You know what you wanna look at for creepy ghost towns have you ever seen the movie Phantoms. Yes the town was more modern but what you could do is as i said homes with street lanterns burning in front of them, but no lights on inside is one idea. Another is to put a few things completely out of place like say children's toys in the center of the town or something creepy. Also another person to read for creepyness is of course Lovecraft. He made some creepy towns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senji Posted July 11, 2010 Report Share Posted July 11, 2010 Great work! Next time I would feather the snow around the edges so it doesn't have such a clear demarcation line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarath Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Right time for an update (pic heavy). Ive been really busy the last couple of weeks, but i have managed to put in a little time here and there on my Malifaux stuff. The board is coming on well. Another section is nearly complete, all i have to do is finish the snow and detail and weather the building. Another is under construction, but ive run out of coffee stirers so i need to pay a visit to Starbucks today. So this is the Furnace section Furnace detail I'll put some more detailed shots up when its done. Ive also finished a couple of models, one of mine (Bishop) and one for a friend (Witchling) who has kindly asked me to paint them for him. I hope you like them. As always all C + C welcome. Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velsharoon Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Nice to see a snow themed board and crew, great fan of it myself. I envy those who always get their bases looking well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeafNala Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 VERY COOL! For some reason the Theme Music for The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly started playing somewhere in the background of my mind as I was looking at the photos. WELL DONE! :fing02: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPSoundwave Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Love the furance....nos did you build it or was it a kit or prefab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarath Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Love the furance....nos did you build it or was it a kit or prefab? Glad you like it, me and a mate built it from scratch using odds and ends. Mostly card and random wood and plastic, i may have some wip shots somewhere. We scaled it back a bit and added the rungs so its a potential snipers nest, but with no cover to even things out. VERY COOL! For some reason the Theme Music for The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly started playing somewhere in the background of my mind as I was looking at the photos. WELL DONE! :fing02: Awesome, my favourite movie of all time. Maybe it’s subconsciously affected all my painting these years, may explain alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserwithaplan Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 What are you using to make the bases of the board? I've been wanting to do a modular one but I'm stuck on what to use for the base of it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarath Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Ok this section is now completely done. here are some more detailed pics of the board. The next area is coming on well going for living quarters and office area. All C + C welcome. Overall view Furnace building Just Another view The stoke View of the ladder and boiler The boiler and the rakeout for the furnace Roof details and finally the chimney detail What are you using to make the bases of the board? I've been wanting to do a modular one but I'm stuck on what to use for the base of it all. I have used 2 inch thick styrofoam as its easy to cut into. You just have to make sure every blue part is primed before you spray it as the solvent will melt it and ruin any sculpting you've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyrrn Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Really nice work; snow effects are not easy but you pulled it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarath Posted August 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Hi guys, i thought i'd add a progress picture of the next section. Its taken a while to accumulate all the coffee sticks. Ive finished the main structure of the buildings and forming a water hole. I still intend to add a gangway between the two buildings, a small lift for moving provisions around and a small footbridge over the water hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karavak Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Very nice board and terrain pieces. You are doing really well with the run down look of the buildings and structures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyrrn Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I really like this new piece; waiting for those sticks is worth it. Look forward to seeing further progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahellsing661 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 This table is going to be Epic. I was wondering how you hollowed out the water hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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