jmp_mydog Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I just started work on an ambitious new project. I'm going to be building a fixed terrain downtown board. Stage one of the project is sculpting and casting the elements that will make up the board. First up is the cobblestone street and a generic brick section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Ahhh a nice quick way to bang cobblestones everywhere! Have to keep my eye on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) Made a bit more progress on this project. After a bit of sanding and spackle And to be sure they don't fall over Edited October 4, 2011 by jmp_mydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyphre Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Looks very good so far. What is the general plan for the big slope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Looks very good so far. What is the general plan for the big slope? The plan is for a main road going down the middle of the board. On either side I'm going to build up multiple levels with stairs and bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Made some progress, adding a train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Made a little more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soseito Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Looking good so far. This will be quite impressive when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Some good looking stuff Josh. So wish I could play on these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Looks really cool, can't wait when this will be finished :congrats: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 The only issue with those steps is you won't be able to put models on them without them falling off.. These days I always try to make sure they have a 5mm gap under each tread that the bases can slide under and models can remain on steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 The only issue with those steps is you won't be able to put models on them without them falling off.. These days I always try to make sure they have a 5mm gap under each tread that the bases can slide under and models can remain on steps. Yeap that's a concern I've been having with them. I usually use G scale rail road steps which are perfect because the base slides in and hold the model in place. But with this project I'm more concerned with having it look cohesive but to account for that most of the stair sections will be 4" long or less that way most models will be able to traverse them in one action (that said I'm going to also make placeholders for the odd times models won't stand.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezz Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Super cool, and i love the train idea. Im picturing overhanging buildings supported by stilts. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodem Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 What scale railway stuff is that please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 What scale railway stuff is that please? It's not really any scale the train is a toy set from Toys r us. Called Fast Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmiles Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 What scale railway stuff is that please?Well, according to the almighty Wikipedia, a "S" scale railroad would be the appropriate scale for 30mm - 35mm wargaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniple Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Could you post a few pictures of Malifaux models next to the Fast Lane train set? If possible, include some of models different heights. I am thinking about ordering this set from toys-r-us but without a model next to it I am not sure this is the one i want. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) Sure here's an older pic of it with some modification. Edited October 13, 2011 by jmp_mydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehard Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 jmp_mydog: It goes without saying that all of the stuff you've shown us is beyond cool, but that modified train is just friggin' awesome. One of the most cleverly conceived and executed ideas I've seen in awhile, looking forward to seeing more of your work and thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Well, according to the almighty Wikipedia, a "S" scale railroad would be the appropriate scale for 30mm - 35mm wargaming. "O" scale is a lot easier (and generally cheaper) to acquire. It isn't really that much larger and when you factor in base Ht actually tends to look right (a trick of the eye so to speak). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbinger Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Could you post a few pictures of Malifaux models next to the Fast Lane train set? If possible, include some of models different heights. I am thinking about ordering this set from toys-r-us but without a model next to it I am not sure this is the one i want. Thanks! Sadly my stepdaughter had the misconception that digital cameras can swim.... or Id do that for you myself. I picked up one the Fast Lane trains about a year ago (and like most my plans.. havent gotten chance to work with it.) Models next to it look fine unless you hold them up to the doors and windows, which appear too small. When you weigh that against the price of real model RR items; I can live with it. I seriously doubt many people will even notice the size discrepancy once everything is out on a gaming table. Very few scenery items are accurate scale; funny thing is.. if they was correct scale it would look off to most people. Its just like textures in a video game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniple Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 That train is sweet! Nicely done :congrats:. I am adding one to my project list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I've made a bit more progress on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireTrollJake Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Looks like an awful lot of work...gona raffle it off at RIW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Damn that is shaping up to be amazing every bit of amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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