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Post by kefty on Dec 2, 2020 21:16:40 GMT
Thanks again all. Some minor progress and the fortress wall. I've dug / cut out the insides of all the wall sections to give me more room.  Although using my freehand foam cutter made a bit of a mess in some. Other set backs include not being able to find any silver acrylic paint locally and thought I'd try an oil-based one. That is for the metal work and I did a test piece 2 weeks ago and it still hasn't dried properly. I have some proper acrylic silver now though. One other thing occupying my time was how to avoid using expensive washes on this project. On one of my Chaos Dwarf builds this last year, I used a ton of expensive GW Agrax wash. Mine is entry No 9 here discourse.chaos-dwarfs.com/t/artisans-contest-xxx-voting/846 . I decided to browse a bit and make my own, so I'm waiting for a trip to go past a proper art shop for more ingredients. |
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Post by kefty on Dec 2, 2020 21:22:27 GMT
Also whilst browsing here I did see some walls with gates and having thought of it previously I decided that I definitely wanted one. So the plan is for a railway bridge across the defended river. Two bastions flanking the tracks and a gate barring access through the wall. I've made a start   |
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Post by kefty on Dec 7, 2020 5:05:27 GMT
Small update on the fortress wall. I've been working on all of them in spurts. I saw someone do this on a ? facebook terrain site. It uses a spiky wheel from "somewhere" to put indents into the model and gives the illusion of rivets. The strips of steel (IE cardboard) are 5ml wide there.  And a cute little spooder came to help.  Although scale wise the spider would be the size of a small dog and the troops might not be so happy Another thing I need is a cheaper (than store bought) wash. Almost sorted that out and I'll hopefully try it tonight. |
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Post by kefty on Dec 12, 2020 10:39:22 GMT
No work done on the "riveting" for the basic wall sections that I'd thought I'd be doing, but I have got a little done on my Railway Gate sections.   Instead of being too over the top with a double trestle I'll probably use just a single track as I have 2 bridge sections already |
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Post by jmccarroll on Dec 12, 2020 15:50:25 GMT
Very nice. I don't think the bridge is rated to take the Mk.4.  |
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Post by kefty on Dec 12, 2020 21:22:07 GMT
That is a nope. The Mk.3 will not fit across either with the sponsons on
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Post by kefty on Jan 2, 2021 11:31:00 GMT
And "Squirrel" No real reportable progress on the wall, I'm a bit stuck on making some train tracks. But I have been putting together a first fuel cart    |
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Post by boxholder on Jan 2, 2021 13:30:20 GMT
A large number of model train tracks are available: From Railroad Model Craftsman  Scale is size ratio of the model trains. Gauge is the rail spacing. You can probably find ready-made track that you want. Lots easier than building it. |
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Post by kefty on Jan 9, 2021 11:42:43 GMT
I actually have some sections of track in the shed somewhere, but I cannot find them.
I really can't afford to buy more so I will be attempting to make some as they don't need to be functioning electric and I've really been into an "I want to make stuff for myself" theme for a while now.
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Post by kefty on Jan 9, 2021 11:50:28 GMT
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Post by jmccarroll on Jan 9, 2021 13:45:29 GMT
Good job! Maybe make one the command's vehicle, the other holds 2X troops.
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Post by boxholder on Jan 9, 2021 14:08:36 GMT
Nothing wrong with the Make It Yourself approach. It opens up new items in the hobby. Much better than just waiting for mfrs to do it and complaining all the while.
Good job!
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Post by kefty on Jan 12, 2021 2:13:22 GMT
I'm not sure how many Infantry Carriers to make as I haven't a clue if they are any use at all.
And I do want to make a Command Carrier. Wouldn't it just have some added aerials and stuff?
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Post by kefty on Jan 12, 2021 2:16:23 GMT
And another question I have is about roads.
I gooogled macadam or tarmac roads and it seems that they didn't really exist before the 1920's.
Anyone have any more information or ideas on that
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Post by kefty on Jan 12, 2021 2:27:24 GMT
And here is my first effort ata section of train track. Cardboard base, matchsticks and some old metal strips.   And it looks like ordinary sand is the right size to use as Talus  Any suggestions as to colour? |
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