Bogenhafen & the town of Ravenswood

[Dalanshin]

"South of Altdorf, within sight of the Grey Mountains lies the third wealtiest town in the Empire: the town of Bogenhafen. This thread will acquaint the visitor with some of the notable places in this prosperous town, as well Ravenswood, it's largest neighboring hamlet and producer of some of the finest wine West of the river Reik."

First stop: Don Giovanzana's Vinyard
I have been growing grapes this week! Some friends are coming over for a battle set in the Town of Ravenswood, a small hamlet to the South West of Bogenhafen. I've been working on building the town over many months in my spare time, but the scenario we cooked up demanded grapes, so I got all fired up to make a vinyard. Here are some sneak peeks of Don Giovanzana's Vinyard (these are pics in progress- the final photos will be posted next week).

These pics are courtesy of Kelnath, a passing warhawk rider from the forest Athel Loren (hence the questionable clarity).

[bugbait_nz]

Very nice, doesnt seem to take you much time to produce some fantastic terrain!! do you ever sleep??

Bugbait out.

[N810]

Very kool I have never seen a model vinyard before

[Wolf Scout Ewan]

Very nice more!!!

[Dalanshin]

"Sleep? Enough time for sleep in the grave!"- Conan

Over the past few months making terrain has been my exercise in staying focused and seeing projects through to completion, a practice which I hope to apply to other creative endeavors and life in general. Gotta start somewhere, figured I'd start small! Hot glue really helps things go faster too.

Too bad this weekend's battle may see the beautiful vineyards burned and rotted to the ground by foul enemies of the Empire! Time permitting I'll post the scenario and Battle Report around here somewhere (in the appropriate WH forum, and mayhaps upon me web site).

[Anodyr]

Great work. Any chance of some close up detail shots too?

Cant wait to see what you do with Bogenhafen - are you taking any inspiration from Shadows Over Bogenhafen? If so the houses of the main trade families would be in order (Teugen, Ruggbroeder et al.). And the carnival maybe..? (I always thought an abandoned carnival site would make great Mordheim terrain.)

Anyways, looking forward to seeing more.

[Ezekiel Celes]

farmlands yessss! and a scenario on a vineyard?! YESSS! you have to post that somewhere! I've been trying to convince friends to play in such an environment, but they keep telling me it's not that suited, as the units will get stuck, and they prefer open fields or small city skirmishes...

Also, a few closeups would be greatly appreciated!

[mrtn]

Looks good and sounds interesting.

[Khrangar]

Very nice. I love Bogenhafen, so this'll be interesting.

Khrangar

[Dalanshin]

The Main part of my army are Bogenhafen regulars, and I ran a campaign based in and around the city in 2007.
I will indeed be using Shadows over Bogenhafen for inspiration- the carnival idea sounds cool. Our scenario this weekend involves the Steinhager family (see below)

I'm waiting for the rest of the foliage to show up from Woodland scenics, then I can finish the vines. The Manor should be done by Saturday as well. Other items of note are flame markers and "Wine Vat" Markers which are also in progress for Sat.

Here are some more in progress pics (close ups):



This is the synopsis for our Saturday scenario (written by my friend Chris).
I'll post more on this in the Battle Report section after the game.

Two Cults for Traubensaft Tag
It is almost time for Traubensaft Tag (grapejuice day) - an annual celebration of wine. Bogenhafen's Merchant Guilds will likely earn a great deal of money during the festivities... but these aren't the most prosperous of times.

The Steinhager family has paid The Cult of the Horned Rat (a group humans in league with the Skaven) to sabotage the Haagen winery.... and the Haagen family has paid The Black Meadow (a chaos cabal) to sabotage the Steinhager winery. Unfortunately for the citizens of Bogenhafen - The Black Meadow has little experience with controlling Daemon summoning, and The Cult of the Horned Rat is just a pawn in the Skaven's game.

A Skaven army from Reikwald Forest attacks the Haagen winery... just as a summoned Daemon host causes destruction at the Steinhager winery. The two unleashed forces combine and threaten to destroy the town. Bogenhafen's troops must defeat the invaders. Luckily, a High Elf army has come to participate in the Traubensaft parade.

[Dalanshin]

http://nikolairuskin.com/miniatures_...ravenswood.htm

[Theomar Pius]

Vineyard is a great idea. looks good too.

[Catferret]

I've got many a fond memory of Bogenhafen from my WFRP days. It'll be nice to wander the streets again.

[Dalanshin]

Here is a link to the BATTLE REPORT (on my web site): "The Battle of Ravenswood"
aka: "Traubensaft Tag", aka, "BURN THE VINEYARD!"
http://nikolairuskin.com/miniatures_...e_vineyard.htm

I will start a thread in the Warseer Battle Reports section for any questions and comments regarding the game, and link from here.
Here is the Warseer Battle Report Thread:
http://warseer.com/forums/showthread...09#post3106109

[Jedi152]

Lovely, both in terms of models and background.

[Angelwing]

Great work, and great battle report!

[exigent99]

I'll agree, that's some very nice work there.

Great job!

[Lexicon]

Wow. how did you make the vineyard.

[Dalanshin]

Some of the early pics show the armature under the foliage.
I'll have some How To on this in the near future- time allowing!

But in a nutshell it's a small fence, vine, wire mesh, foliage and tiny grapes.
Hot glue for almost all attachments.
Bases are plasticard shaped with a dremel grinder, and textured with sand and gravel. These vines are picture wire- but takes some time to shape them. You could find faster alternatives, like floral wire.

[Dalanshin]

Greetings from Ravenswood,

I have been busy with music, but managed to fit some time in painting the buildings for Ravenswood. Some new pics are up on my site:

http://nikolairuskin.com/miniatures_...ravenswood.htm

More to come!!

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