Captain Brown Builds Terrain

So after a move and more storage room I plan on doing more terrain. When City Fight first came out many editions ago I build an entire Cityscape (8' x 4') out of 1' x 1' tiles.

https://i.imgur.com/9XgYAsC.jpg
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For many years these have been moved from house to house and seen a fair bit of damage (due to storage, gaming accidents, disapproving better halves). So it is time to restore or replace them.

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CB

I do like seeing a good cityfight table :) Looking forward to seeing your renovation efforts :)

Oh yeah... your table definitely has that 3rd ed Cityfight vibe to it. Brings back memories...:biggrin:

CB,

I remember you doing that table way back and I still have some of the signage you used.

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I do like seeing a good cityfight table :) Looking forward to seeing your renovation efforts :)

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Thank you DeathCat147

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Oh yeah... your table definitely has that 3rd ed Cityfight vibe to it. Brings back memories...:biggrin:

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Yes, although all the miniatures in the photos I have long since sold off.

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CB,

I remember you doing that table way back and I still have some of the signage you used.

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Colonel Jacka, great, I am going to try and save as much as I can.

So the first thing I am going to build is a road, as putting the roads on the tiles limited how they could be put together. Saw a great tutorial here.

Part way through two sections of regular road. This is the in between layer which sits over the base chipboard and below the road surface foam card.
https://i.imgur.com/LeNRf4B.jpg
Two sections of cratered road. Again at stage two where I have the base of chipboard and the first raised portions that will sit below the road surface.
https://i.imgur.com/mPgVLnU.jpg
Here are two straight road sections with the foam card added and the gutters.
https://i.imgur.com/KaVQJV8.jpg
Here are all six sections in progress. I did this for efficiency in construction so that as I finished a pair of roads with glue, I let it dry and moved to the next pair.
https://i.imgur.com/jpTmZ3T.jpg

More to come.

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CB

Very interesting approach. Should work out great.

Watched the vid a very interesting method for roads.

Thanks guys.

So here are the results of the first batch.

https://i.imgur.com/sfmhcIR.jpg

Only main flaw was that I was a little aggressive cutting back the ends of the foam card road ends. At some point in the future I will build some of the 6 inch lengths and a T section.

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Looking sharp CB. It will be great to see them with an intersection- then they will really start to look like roads.

Darn ! Ive missed tis thread totally :eyebrows::shifty:

Those roads look great, CB ! How did you do the gutter ?

Road have come out looking really good.

Thank you Codsticker and SDKFZ.

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How did you do the gutter ?

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Regular cardboard strips for the bottom and for the sides strips of chip board, about 5mm high. Then hot glue up the outside and that covered in sand.

Cheers,

CB

Nice work, the gutter really lifts them. Maybe do some other colour in the craters and the outside? It's very monochromatic at the moment. But then I don't know which planet it's on, and if that matters. :)

Thanks mrtn,

Speaking of colour, here is the first building repatriated from my old City Fight table. It was selected first as it fell off a shelf and the tile base shattered.

https://i.imgur.com/phPxKnq.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/vOVCMXZ.jpg?1
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https://i.imgur.com/lDgBy2G.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nb9ilBY.jpg

Now separated into two sections and mounted on a chip board base that lets me us tabs to lock it together. This was one of the cardboard and tape jobs. I think is needs a much lighter drybrush of white to represent dust.

What do people think?

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CB

Mounting on chip board is a good idea. Yeah, I think you are right- a light drybrush with Fortress grey or equivalent here and there would be a good touch.

Cheers, CB :) New building looking great so far :)

Thanks guys.

In the meantime, I found this great old Necromunda terrain site with a Ventilator made out of almost entirely bits you have at home and I just had to try it.

Link All credit goes to this completely made builder - Mister Sean Patten.
Parts
Now I do not have all the parts on hand, but figured I could use something similar...the hardest thing to locate was a radio cassette and case. :question: Sourced from one of my gaming buddies.:waaagh:
So I am going to start building that next with what I have, for what I am missing I am going to improvise a little.

I should have taken a photo prior to building, but I was too excited to start once I paid for lunch to get some old audio cassette tapes with boxes

List of parts Listed by Mister Sean Patten
One Manufactorum building panel (I did not have this so I have used a cut-up Necromunda wall)
One intact floor panel (I did not have this so I cut a square out of 0.60 mm plastic card)
Two flying buttress from the Basilica sprue
Ladder
One pipe half (I did not have this so I used an old mechanical pencil)
One bulkhead, the narrow strip with rivets on it
One globe style light
One small eagle support
One small exhaust detail
Two PVC pipe couplers size 3/4"
Two CPVC 45 degree elbows size 1/2"
One CPVC 90 degree elbow size 1/2"
Three plastic clothes pegs at least 3" long
One juice bottle Lid and the snap ring below the lid
Two pop-up water bottle tops
And of course one audio cassette tape with box

Now I started to deviate a bit from Sean's instructions almost immediately because I knew that cutting old plastic with a razor saw would be very difficult once glued together and the plastic is so old and fragile that I would not be using a clipper on it.

To make my first saw as straight as possible I used the edge of the clear screen as a guide.
https://i.imgur.com/Z3LvttQ.jpg?1
As I did not have the Manufactorum building panel and could not measure I decided to maximize the amount of detail in the half of the cassette tape that was going to be displayed...so perhaps mine would be a little higher, I checked and it was still lower than the cassette case. I also wanted the hole for the cassette reel to fit with the CPVC 90 degree elbow
[img]https://i.imgur.com/RgnPNGS.jpg?1[img]

Then using my Necromunda bulkhead as a bracket I glued two halves of the cassette together and used the horizontal side as my guide for the next sawing.
https://i.imgur.com/mUpDEwp.jpg
Again slow and steady wins the race as the plastic is so brittle.
https://i.imgur.com/Nl3LS2Y.jpg?1

Finished that cut.
https://i.imgur.com/42k4D03.jpg?1
Now I have the L of one side and the lower roof of the station.
https://i.imgur.com/rg1aadp.jpg

Now looking at the lower roof that would support the two 45 degree CPVC "vents" I noticed my cassette tape inside had some extra bits that would keep parts from being flat, so I used two halves of a plastic clothes peg and cut out portions to fit snuggly and added a piece of plastic card with some spare to fit around the cassette reel holes.
https://i.imgur.com/IME6owb.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/vZQDqDk.jpg?1

Happy with the fit I glued my L to the cassette case and the 90 degree PVC pipe.
https://i.imgur.com/xsHwDgz.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/DjIvmYG.jpg

The two 45 degree COVC "vents" with the reels from the inside of the cassette fitted.
https://i.imgur.com/nuhFipg.jpg

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CB

Very clever! I look forward to seeing more CB.

CB I like this kit bash. A model with no kit to bash.

Thank you gentlemen,

If I had not seen the build I would never have thought there were so many useful parts inside a cassette.

Now that I had a basic structure I started dry fitting some parts to see how they would fit together.
https://i.imgur.com/g58ZbrM.jpg?1

The two flying buttresses and the removal of some of the detail that will be covered by the side vents.
https://i.imgur.com/KmUakuY.jpg?1

Side vents with the caps of the pop-up bottle tops removed.
https://i.imgur.com/JActo30.jpg?1

Start of the rear vent that I used plastic card instead of the tile recommended.
https://i.imgur.com/5vH4K1N.jpg

Now all but the rear and angled top vents glued on. The terrain now has some weight to it.
https://i.imgur.com/CXc5aeu.jpg?1

For the angled vents I ended up adding the little parts that came out when I removed the tape.
https://i.imgur.com/jEtVquE.jpg?1

Angled vents glued on and another clothes peg cut up for end detail and some of the Imperial icons.
https://i.imgur.com/NEdtAyG.jpg

Two more clothes pegs, ladder, part of a plastic pencil, lamp, old Hunter Killer Missiles hatch ends and other parts added.
https://i.imgur.com/oMuscOh.jpg

Other angles, now I still have to complete the rear vents and add it for more structural strength.
https://i.imgur.com/AA09ZUn.jpg

More to come.

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CB

Looks great so far.

Thanks Codsticker,

So the side vent got lots of little additions.
https://i.imgur.com/veT5of9.jpg

And the other side of the styrene square I cut, adding some Guard bits and a resin base for a more industrial look.
https://i.imgur.com/U679SND.jpg

Added a Mark I Rhino hatch as an interior access cover.
https://i.imgur.com/CZcn6RI.jpg

If you look at the left of the interior I added the two small reels from the cassette tape as they look like great valve wheels.
https://i.imgur.com/dJ9q4re.jpg

A few more bits added above the down pipe.
https://i.imgur.com/oBawQyp.jpg

With the side vent installed.
https://i.imgur.com/NT29B9q.jpg

Ready for painting.
https://i.imgur.com/axZPREG.jpg

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Now with primer.

https://i.imgur.com/b3C3qmu.jpg

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CB

The primer coat really brings it all together.

Thanks Codsticker,

So first couple of layers of paint and the first varnish so it has some enduring strength when it gets hit with errant dice and to keep the rust powder on. Going to add some more grime and then a matt varnish.

https://i.imgur.com/L3SM1Ba.jpg
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CB

That looks great as is. The rust effect is excellent.

Thanks Codsticker

OK the first dry brush on the ruined buildings.
https://i.imgur.com/s1xiX43.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/cvOZoir.jpg
I think I will do even more and then add some smoke stain effects above the windows.

The Ventilator
https://i.imgur.com/MFAmS1Y.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oSxs2iS.jpg
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https://i.imgur.com/vpqR0L7.jpg
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CB

That building is coming along.

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I think I will do even more and then add some smoke stain effects above the windows.

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I think that would look excellent. The oil stains and weathering on the vents look really good and if you did something similar with the building it would tie the two together nicely.

Thanks Codsticker ,

Started on some more scatter terrain, I have two sets of the 3rd edition starter box that need to be remounted on some chip board.

Rough first draft.
https://i.imgur.com/nxij1S2.jpg

Also painted up a pair of old metal Cawdor gangers.
https://i.imgur.com/ITUWjvP.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/m3fgtnn.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xQWY99l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/u4TNaSM.jpg

The Red Redemption continues to recruit more members.
https://i.imgur.com/sqN7s8p.jpg

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Thanks Codsticker ,
... I have two sets of the 3rd edition starter box ...
CB

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Ah... the olden days...

Metal figures your got to love them.

Thanks Codsticker and Colonel Jacka,

While I never purchased the starter box in that edition, either through trades or exchanges with my gaming group I have several, so here are two of them getting some love after years and years of sitting as primed plastic.

https://i.imgur.com/lcZMCu0.jpg

My main goal as I glued on the rubble was making certain the Chip Board base stays completely flat.
https://i.imgur.com/03GuEC9.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/JjLCaM2.jpg
So no showers of glue to secure them down...epoxy for the larger pieces.

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Finalized another 3 metal Escher gangers. This time with red hair to contrast the blue and purple.
https://i.imgur.com/tIUIk8W.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dOPTmhK.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/YXArsCr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/rvuNrZK.jpg

The 7 now finished. 8 More to go.
https://i.imgur.com/QUXb3jh.jpg
Seeing them together, I need to use another brown on the bottom of the bases to match.

Now I want to decide what I am going to build with this water filter. I need to get the charcoal out of it as it is pretty heavy. But I think it would make a great part of a small power plant or manufactorium.
https://i.imgur.com/wx0vnNH.jpg?1

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Now the two pieces with sand added, again small amounts at a time to use a small amount of glue and keep the Chip Bard flat.
https://i.imgur.com/uCAmVsh.jpg

Then the paint.
https://i.imgur.com/eIyRxO6.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/FOzWjl8.jpg

Side by side.
https://i.imgur.com/6pglao3.jpg?1

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Remember sprue rubble, well I have used it here...with some real small stones, sand and a few pieces of plastic to add detail.
https://i.imgur.com/3IEWGIC.jpg?1
Top down with some models.
https://i.imgur.com/2fbHX9A.jpg?1
Side view, you can see it is high enough for cover...which in Necromunda is line of sight...although for a regular 40K game it is large enough to place a squad on for cover.
https://i.imgur.com/PAfZMm9.jpg

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Looking good mate. I'm in Terrain mode as well.

Thanks Colonel Jacka,

In the meantime I made another pile of scatter.

https://i.imgur.com/22Ql0De.jpg

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Effective sprue rubble CB- convincingly looks like bricks.

Thank you Codsticker.

Did some more.

https://i.imgur.com/tVTKizS.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Ga45hk5.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/MRERLBo.jpg?1

And one more set of 3rd Edition Terrain started.
https://i.imgur.com/9WYqjWq.jpg

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Third ruined building made from 3rd Edition Terrain, finished.

https://i.imgur.com/ztsq6Hu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/C9ISnnp.jpg

Sprue rubble for the win.

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Rubble works going strong CB.

Thanks Jacka,

Another three Eschers finished.
https://i.imgur.com/HPTRb1H.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/DainCdB.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/vX79WEH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/o7VwtF2.jpg

The gang is getting larger.
https://i.imgur.com/dd6q8wO.jpg

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Three more completed Eschers including a Gang Leader and another Juve.
https://i.imgur.com/SAE3m6b.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/DM6VBi0.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/twrKPCK.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/fjmP8xC.jpg

Entire gang so far.
https://i.imgur.com/LXALpmb.jpg
As I am short on longer ranged weapons, the last two remaining unpainted are a Leader with a Bolter and a Ganger with an Autogun joining via eBay.

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Started a project using the filter, in the meantime I finished some more Cawdor gang members: Leader and a Heavy.
https://i.imgur.com/UUL5DHm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iV2n6jy.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/yEg7mSy.jpg
The gang so far.
https://i.imgur.com/dW6nzXq.jpg

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I like these guys CB, they have a very Gothic feel.

Thank you Colonel Jacka,

Two more finished.
https://i.imgur.com/bJZoug7.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Zlr0UDS.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/aDOjSZQ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/S9D1Ac1.jpg

The whole gang so far, four more to go.
https://i.imgur.com/qjWUZ51.jpg

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The water filter into some sort of power plant project begins.

Some of the things I will need.

https://i.imgur.com/xeadxPM.jpg

Cheers,

CB

Water filter project is on hold while I do some Necromunda terrain.

Taking some old Necromunda bulkheads and some polystyrene card to make a test structure.

Roof made from 0.6 thick polystyrene card with raised edges.
https://i.imgur.com/bSHRFq1.jpg

Sides made from old Necromunda bulkheads
https://i.imgur.com/kto2SFc.jpg?1

Ends with old Necromunda bulkheads with a doorway.
https://i.imgur.com/J1axvpz.jpg?1

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So far so good- I look forward to how this turns out. I quite like those old bulkheads. I have a pretty decent collection of them from when I wanted to build a 4' by 4' space ship interior.

Thanks Codsticker,

Yes, the bulkheads are great and I am glad I bought some extras when GW used to sell them.

Adding vents and some hatches to the top in the lower center.
https://i.imgur.com/4ljsHTy.jpg?1

Adding a lip to the overhang.
https://i.imgur.com/jbuIU8A.jpg?1

First layer of paint and primer.
https://i.imgur.com/FWXO95l.jpg?1

Masking for the hazard stripes.
https://i.imgur.com/96l38df.jpg?1

More to come after I get some yellow on the edges.

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Here is the result after touch-up and weathering.

https://i.imgur.com/RBEUyr9.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/BSFlYf2.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/AbXQJRe.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/30dy0Sz.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/27fMAac.jpg

I did not add graffiti as the sides of the model really do not have much in the way of flat space. What this has confirmed is I probably want to paint the bulkheads prior to fixing them to the floors for the towers.

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CB,

Looking good mate and so inexpensive.

Looks great CB- nice weathering and colour choices.

Can’t wait to see it finished

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CB,

Looking good mate and so inexpensive.

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Thank you Colonel Jacka

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Looks great CB- nice weathering and colour choices.

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Thanks Codsticker

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Can’t wait to see it finished

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Thank you Mr Scratch & Sniff,

I do not think I will ever finish, but here are some photos of a table set up for a battle using a large amount of what I have been building.

https://i.imgur.com/wAvRZvz.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/aNPnSZu.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Y5OiG3X.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/daSyUW7.jpg

I will get back to the filter terrain...which will be a heat exchange power station.

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That is plenty for a good game. It looks like the out skirts of a devastated city.

CB,

That looks great. Very understated colours. Great use of cheap materials.

Thank you gentlemen,

Alright, now back to the water filter build.

Parts, although I ended up using some copper wire vice the phone wiring. I also dropped the zap-it straps for paper cut with some of Ms. Captain Brown's special scissors.

https://i.imgur.com/xeadxPM.jpg

Removed the bottom of the filter.

https://i.imgur.com/7wTMggg.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BYZUKXn.jpg

Then drilled holes for the copper 90 degree bend pipes...and to get some charcoal out of the filter as it is quite heavy compared to other terrain pieces.

https://i.imgur.com/hO8XFFw.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5jYJKe4.jpg

For the top I added cut paper to simulate some detail and a pair of cog buttons.

https://i.imgur.com/mkgQsHe.jpg?1

Then on the opposite side I drilled two smaller holes so I could secure the filter to the gang box. This was so the terrain would be nice and solid and not just have epoxy holding it together. Also allowed me to get some more charcoal out. The glued a pair of half a plastic clothes peg on each side with two part epoxy.
https://i.imgur.com/LJPnUDm.jpg?1

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CB

Very interesting so far.

Thanks Codsticker,

Next up was the gang box portion.

I started by sawing through the extensions until I had a nice rectangular box. This took so long that I decided not to complete the job by sanding the top flat. Instead I decided to use some of the plastic detail and incorporate it. So some old Rhino hatches became building hatches.
https://i.imgur.com/Ue9sqVG.jpg?1
Then I added old railings to three sides of the top deck.
https://i.imgur.com/ZSaPpND.jpg
Now the one short side I was placing railing was too long for one and two short for two, but I had a plan for that.

https://i.imgur.com/oQEgHXg.jpg

Then for an access door I used a Rhino top hatch.
https://i.imgur.com/5tZ7IAw.jpg?1
Then flanked it with two plastic close pegs. Which conveniently filed the two gaps in my railing.
https://i.imgur.com/S6e8ah0.jpg?1
I then prepared the other end for the water filter using some old scrap plastic. I just wanted the transition to look a little more realistic than just slapping the filter onto the back of the gang box.

https://i.imgur.com/PHThcQZ.jpg?1

Added more up on the deck and sanded it to match the curve of the filter.

https://i.imgur.com/CAJfajy.jpg?1

Then with some drywall plugs I dry-fitted the filter to the gang box.

https://i.imgur.com/PAODpat.jpg

Not before starting to add some bling to the sides of the gang box and some lights for the filter.
https://i.imgur.com/0kFYlac.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/XyyVkfZ.jpg

More to come.

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CB

That's wonderful work CB.

Thanks Codsticker,

Added some more old plastic Hunter Killer Missile parts to the indentations of the gang box and some copper wire.

https://i.imgur.com/ZmUO1pD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6p67grG.jpg

Some lamps from the old GW terrain set.
https://i.imgur.com/yLv3kgP.jpg?1
The main wheel actually turns...but I might just glue it solid for strength. Nothing more embarrassing than placing some figures on someone terrain and have your model placement knock something off. :'(
https://i.imgur.com/tbC8tIV.jpg?1
Kitten approved.
https://i.imgur.com/mzzbFn4.jpg?1
Primed

https://i.imgur.com/IKCzsOA.jpg?1

Now because this is terrain figures will move over and perhaps occupy I am adding a strong black coat after the primer has dried for 24 hours to make certain the paint layers on top do not chip off.

More to come as I paint this piece of terrain.

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CB

Looking good mate. Good to see you familiar inspecting your efforts.

Thanks Colonel Jacka,

So with primer:
https://i.imgur.com/IKCzsOA.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/sUManmf.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/J0GL2jZ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/LtRjBoe.jpg

First layer of paint.
https://i.imgur.com/5VEOihd.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7pLiDsG.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/bsWdlKX.jpg

Many more layers of highlights and then weathering to go.

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CB

Coming along really well. Nothing like a coat of primer to tie everything together nicely.

Thank you Codsticker,

So with some weathering.

https://i.imgur.com/hzvpLBq.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/AcDZXVs.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/p19G0LI.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/6JyfNyS.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/sV3RKgb.jpg

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CB

Nice weathering, looking good!

I really like the variation you have with the light spots on the roof- the mottling effect is great.

Thank you donaniem and Codsticker,

Last shots before the next project.
https://i.imgur.com/sTxnPHD.jpg
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CB

It's a long war, but it's also a lot of fun when projects turn out like this!

Thanks donaniem,

Now some old metal Necromunda Eschers painted up and standing around the Necromunda building I finished earlier.
Meet the Gang Leader Drusilla and her Henchwoman Blue the final foes that you must defeat to get the gang's stash from their base.
https://i.imgur.com/HGBs1fe.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CKonBJP.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/XfI2glS.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/5IKwhp0.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/oD3Yyk2.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2yxVvjU.jpg

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Great pixpls Mr.Brown- they show off the figures and the buildings very well.

Thank you Codsticker,

https://i.imgur.com/IGspXAg.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zhMUJ0e.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/uCbT2Kq.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/bastnVL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/v5LoRyE.jpg

The long painting and converting war continues...

CB

Latest Escher additions on a blue background.
https://i.imgur.com/HrfoSYN.jpg

So the Escher gang in it's finished glory.
https://i.imgur.com/Rn5FFtD.jpg

The long painting and converting war continues...

CB

Great work a superb looking gang there :cool:

Terrain pieces are coming along well.

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Originally Posted by nitromors

Great work a superb looking gang there :cool:

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Thank you nitromors

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Originally Posted by Colonel Jacka

Terrain pieces are coming along well.

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Thanks Colonel Jacka

So the last two Cawdors painted.
https://i.imgur.com/N0KNNV7.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zPMEKOl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/8Sh5q7a.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tVdy48N.jpg
And the entire Red Redemption
https://i.imgur.com/lQ4tzQN.jpg

Next up is the Plasma Reactor.

The long painting and converting war continues...

CB

I gresat looking gang.

I look forward to the plasma reactor.:biggrin:

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Originally Posted by Codsticker

I gresat looking gang.

I look forward to the plasma reactor.:biggrin:

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Thanks Codsticker.

To quote King Théoden from the film Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. "So It Begins."

First I want to give credit to the design and inspiration to Mister Sean Patten and his numerous scratch builds using a variety of household items http://www.ironhands.com/h2.htm

Two VHS video cassetes
One 950 mL (32 oz) Gatorade bottle
One 591 mL (20 oz) Gatorade bottle
One large Miso soup lid
Six plastic disposable shaving razors (Gillette)
Four plastic clothes pins, 8cm (3") long
Six panels with windows...I had five cut-up Necromunda bulkheads and started looking for a sixth one, but I did not want to cannibalize a good one
Four City's of Death Railing panels and one extra end post
One City's of Death Ladder
One City's of Death lamp (half round globe style)
Some Chaos Vehicle accessories (plastic hanging chains and weapon barrel heads)
Three 3/4" Sprinkler Cutoff Risers (black tubes with ridges on them)

A gathering of parts I believe I will require. There will be more required I am certain.
https://i.imgur.com/MEgMbK0.jpg

I began with opening up the two VHS cassettes. Proved to be a bit of a challenge as at least one screw was a custom triangle shape...likely to prevent what I was doing.
https://i.imgur.com/GjsAzkt.jpg?1

Two VHS cassette cases opened up and the reels removed.
https://i.imgur.com/HFyHuKK.jpg?1

Then I cut one of the window sides in half with a saw. I removed the little metal bar in the center and used the holes it's removal left behind as a guide.
https://i.imgur.com/O4PZk6C.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/NarnbGO.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/PXWqIEF.jpg

Then I used a punch to follow the curved sides, followed by a craft knife to cut out an arch. Here you can see one side cut out over the other untouched side.
https://i.imgur.com/cb0SBDg.jpg?1

Then I repeated the process with the second VHS cassette tape. This created two matching arches.
After that I took one of the halves with the round holes and no plastic clear screens and cut it vertically across the center of the circle. I did this on each side, here is a shot in progress.
https://i.imgur.com/QoITyBH.jpg

I left one half with the round holes completely untouched as this was going to be used to make the deck. Now once I had my two short end pieces and my two long sided arches laid out with the untouched halve you will have this.
https://i.imgur.com/uskMn0o.jpg?1

More to come as the long painting and converting war continues...

CB

Inspiring use of found materials CB. I've been concentrating on fantasy/medeival terrain lately but your builds are getting me interested in making some SciFi pieces.