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2009/06/19 21:54:01
Subject: Re:40k Dice Tower..
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Stabbin' Skarboy
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Well, I have started to construct my dice tower and it is sure lookin orky. 
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 Oi!! Which Butt'n makes dis ting go!?!
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2009/06/19 22:33:45
Subject: 40k Dice Tower..
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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This is very nice, a great use of the building sprues. I made one of these - much less grimdark, though - for playing heroscape since my son has bad dice rolling habits. Palmdrops, table skitters, flinging - you name it and he did it. The tower stops all that and leaves the collective dice in one spot. Works great.
Mine's a tad small at 3"x3"x12" and the courtyard for mine is definitely smaller than this one, but can still roll about 20 dice at a go. I used foamcore for the basic construction and covered it in craft wood for a "hill fort" kind of look.
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2009/06/19 22:54:40
Subject: Re:40k Dice Tower..
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Stabbin' Skarboy
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I do not want to steal this thread so I will just start an orky dice tower thread so as not to step on any toes.
Again thanks for the inspiration.
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Oi!! Which Butt'n makes dis ting go!?!
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2009/06/19 23:05:08
Subject: 40k Dice Tower..
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Dankhold Troggoth
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Wow, this is a great idea! I wonder if it would help solve my bad dice rolling by being completely (or nearly) random 
Can't wait to see it fully painted!
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2009/06/20 03:51:26
Subject: Re:40k Dice Tower..
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Bane Thrall
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Would we be able to get a top view of it?
And out of curiousity how long it take to get to the bottom ?
A second or two, watch the video if you can..
BTW, how many dice can you CONCIEVABLY roll in this?
200-250, using "Pirates of the (Spanish Main,Crimson Coast,etc)" dice..
I was wondering if you could give some basic dimensions on it?
About 4x4x10 on the tower..
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<Rarity> I am not whining, I am complaining! Do you want to hear whining?
Thiiis is whiiiiining! Oooo, this mini is too expeennsive! I'm' going brrookee! Can't you make it cheaper? Oh, it's resin and not metal anymore! Why didn't you take it off the sprue first? That's gonna leave a pour spout, and the FLGS is so far away, WHY DO I HAVE TO SUPPORT IIIIIIIT?! </Rairty> |
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2009/06/20 06:45:59
Subject: Re:40k Dice Tower..
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Stabbin' Skarboy
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Lanceradvanced wrote:About 4x4x10 on the tower..
Thanks. I went 3x3x12 on the tower. Again, really like this. 
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2009/06/20 07:23:51
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Ruthless Rafkin
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Well done!
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2009/06/21 02:58:53
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Stabbin' Skarboy
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That top view is sweet. Kinda looks like you might get you fingers caught in there.
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Oi!! Which Butt'n makes dis ting go!?!
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2009/06/21 14:14:54
Subject: 40k Dice Tower..
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Dakka Veteran
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This is great, can't wait to see it once you are completely finished. Excellent idea and execution.
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2009/06/28 20:08:12
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Bane Thrall
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More to come, after I get myself a new 250w bulb..
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2009/07/30 04:22:03
<Rarity> I am not whining, I am complaining! Do you want to hear whining?
Thiiis is whiiiiining! Oooo, this mini is too expeennsive! I'm' going brrookee! Can't you make it cheaper? Oh, it's resin and not metal anymore! Why didn't you take it off the sprue first? That's gonna leave a pour spout, and the FLGS is so far away, WHY DO I HAVE TO SUPPORT IIIIIIIT?! </Rairty> |
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2009/06/28 22:29:33
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Junior Officer with Laspistol
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That looks fricken cool man. Awesome job!
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2009/07/05 03:31:23
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Bane Thrall
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2009/07/30 04:22:55
<Rarity> I am not whining, I am complaining! Do you want to hear whining?
Thiiis is whiiiiining! Oooo, this mini is too expeennsive! I'm' going brrookee! Can't you make it cheaper? Oh, it's resin and not metal anymore! Why didn't you take it off the sprue first? That's gonna leave a pour spout, and the FLGS is so far away, WHY DO I HAVE TO SUPPORT IIIIIIIT?! </Rairty> |
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2009/07/05 12:54:23
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Painting Within the Lines
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DAMN! Why would you want to sell that? It's awesome!
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2009/07/05 13:26:22
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Fixture of Dakka
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Yes, shame about the sale, it is a great job.
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2009/07/05 13:41:44
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Bane Thrall
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Phloop wrote:DAMN! Why would you want to sell that? It's awesome!
Why not? I had a fair amount of fun building and painting it, and folks oohing and ahhing over it, but in the end it really doesn't fit any of the armies I play terribly well(Well mebbe, the Fallen), and if I built it again, there are a few things I'd do differently, and probably better, and have as much more even more fun.
Add to that, the detail that I'm a craftsman of sorts, I'm -used- to making up stuff for sale, and it pays for the rest of my hobbies...
Besides, there's the new Bastions and Aquilla Shrine to play with now...
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<Rarity> I am not whining, I am complaining! Do you want to hear whining?
Thiiis is whiiiiining! Oooo, this mini is too expeennsive! I'm' going brrookee! Can't you make it cheaper? Oh, it's resin and not metal anymore! Why didn't you take it off the sprue first? That's gonna leave a pour spout, and the FLGS is so far away, WHY DO I HAVE TO SUPPORT IIIIIIIT?! </Rairty> |
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2009/07/05 14:02:45
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Looks great, I've never seen one on this scale before...
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2009/07/06 02:58:57
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Stabbin' Skarboy
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The end product is very impressive. Great looking stuff.
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Oi!! Which Butt'n makes dis ting go!?!
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2009/07/06 03:02:23
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Wolf Guard Bodyguard in Terminator Armor
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Nice Job!!
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2009/07/30 04:36:38
Subject: 40k Dice Tower..
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Bane Thrall
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<Rarity> I am not whining, I am complaining! Do you want to hear whining?
Thiiis is whiiiiining! Oooo, this mini is too expeennsive! I'm' going brrookee! Can't you make it cheaper? Oh, it's resin and not metal anymore! Why didn't you take it off the sprue first? That's gonna leave a pour spout, and the FLGS is so far away, WHY DO I HAVE TO SUPPORT IIIIIIIT?! </Rairty> |
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2009/07/30 16:16:05
Subject: 40k Dice Tower..
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Stealthy Space Wolves Scout
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That is too cool !! Consider me inspired and your idea stolen !!!
I like the vertical use of the floor panels, too!!
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2009/07/30 20:06:57
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Regular Dakkanaut
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That looks absolutely fantastic! It's even cooler because it doubles up perfectly as terrain!
Brilliant work there man!
Cheers,
Jack.
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2009/07/30 20:08:56
Subject: 40k Dice Tower..
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5th God of Chaos! (Yea'rly!)
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Lanceradvanced wrote:Got that bulb...
My only issue would be the spikes on the bottom where the dice come out. I'm betting that my stick you relatively often, or get damaged with frequent careless dice pickups. Awesome though.
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2009/07/30 21:26:08
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Stealthy Dark Angels Scout with Shotgun
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Very nice, but it sucks that you are selling it.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2009/07/30 21:27:24
"Turn the tables and sometimes your pieces are the only ones that fall off the board."
Wah! I like dis beef too much!
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