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(Click on the picture to view a photo album of the prototypes)

Hello everyone!

After 4 months of preparation its time to launch our M4 Scenery Kickstarter campaign! A special thanks to all those who gave me advice, feedback and help. A big thank you to all those who liked our FB page and have been promoting the M4 product locally.

«Lets do this guys!»
Marc C
MCSTUDIO

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/204346096/m4-collapsible-cardboard-scenery/description

Looks awesome, but ships to North America only. :(

A table full of modular terrain for $160 USD/ £100 GBP that can flatpack into a briefcase + easy assemble is pretty great as a portable solution.

Very cool! I have a few questions:

1. Are the edges of the card grey as shown, or have you painted the edges of these?

2. Do you have any video or the like of the terrain collapsing?

3. Would you consider removing or modifying the M4 logo on the container, since it appears to be on all 4 sides it looks a bit repetitive =/. I think a more generic side like you have on the other buildings would look better.

As someone who never has space to store terrain, this is extremely interesting!

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Edit: Actually does the terrain come completely blank, not painted as shown? You might want to clarify that, as I'm just now realizing it after viewing it a few times from this quote:

Paint : You will be happy to learn that our cardboard can be painted using traditional methods (spray cans, air brushes and brushes) without warping or bulging. The pictures on this page speak for themselves. We will add a "How To" page by painter Antoine Bergeron (https://www.facebook.com/lezonion) on our website once the KS is funded.

Of course, it comes with pre-printed graphics then please disregard this!

If you click the picture in the OP it will take you to a photobucket page that has more pictures. It looks like the pieces come unpainted.

The terrain comes in a greyish brown cardboard colour. The edges are of a darker brown due to the laser cutting. The only thing on the cardboard are the decorative lines. This includes the M4 Industry logo on the container, but Marc did mention to me that the final faces will change from the shown prototype when I was painting it.

Here is an example of the M4 module all collapsed except for the roof:

I have played more than a few game on the prototype, and it's a good design. It's quite playable and solid.
I'm not afraid of putting my minis on this terrain, unlike some other cardboard solutions...

 RiTides wrote:
Very cool! I have a few questions:

1. Are the edges of the card grey as shown, or have you painted the edges of these?

2. Do you have any video or the like of the terrain collapsing?

3. Would you consider removing or modifying the M4 logo on the container, since it appears to be on all 4 sides it looks a bit repetitive =/. I think a more generic side like you have on the other buildings would look better.
As someone who never has space to store terrain, this is extremely interesting!
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Edit: Actually does the terrain come completely blank, not painted as shown? You might want to clarify that, as I'm just now realizing it after viewing it a few times from this quote:

Paint : You will be happy to learn that our cardboard can be painted using traditional methods (spray cans, air brushes and brushes) without warping or bulging. The pictures on this page speak for themselves. We will add a "How To" page by painter Antoine Bergeron (https://www.facebook.com/lezonion) on our website once the KS is funded.

Of course, it comes with pre-printed graphics then please disregard this!

Hello!
The container's final design will indeed be generic. MC industries will not appear it them.
The terrain is unpainted. I'll add another blurb about that.

A video is a good idea. I'll work on that.

Thank you for the input!

Marc C
MCSTUDIO

 Tonio wrote:
The terrain comes in a greyish brown cardboard colour. The edges are of a darker brown due to the laser cutting. The only thing on the cardboard are the decorative lines. This includes the M4 Industry logo on the container, but Marc did mention to me that the final faces will change from the shown prototype when I was painting it.

Here is an example of the M4 module all collapsed except for the roof:

Your painting is amazing Tonio! And thanks for the collapsed pic

Thanks also for the answer about the logo, Marc C, and that's great about the container.

I need to think about this a little more since painting is required, but I think it's a very cool idea to have collapsible terrain that is simple like this.

This looks awesome, I really hope you'll be able to find feasible shipping solutions to Europe!

 RiTides wrote:

Your painting is amazing Tonio! And thanks for the collapsed pic

Thanks. We seem to always navigate around the same projects.

I need to think about this a little more since painting is required, but I think it's a very cool idea to have collapsible terrain that is simple like this.

If you need it painted, you know a guy who can do it.

It isn't that it is really collapsible, although it does refer to being able of carrying and storing, it is more associated with something that folds but is still one piece. This is moreso that the terrain is easily taken apart, not needing glued and then can be stacked, stored appropriately taking up a much smaller footprint. Other than that... it looks great.

Unfortunately I have way too much terrain as it is... however I do love to back projects like this especially after watching it grow from the beginning.

Can the crow's nest sit flat on top of the M4 unit, instead of spaced up like it is in the main pic? And can two M4 units abut one another from the side without the small piece in between, to look like a single larger structure without a gap?

 RiTides wrote:
Can the crow's nest sit flat on top of the M4 unit, instead of spaced up like it is in the main pic? And can two M4 units abut one another from the side without the small piece in between, to look like a single larger structure without a gap?

Hello!

1) Yes, the M2 can sit right in the middle of the M4 with enough room for an infantry model to be placed.
2) Yes, you can place the M4 (or M2) side by side. There will no gap thus blocking lines of fire. But there will be a small gap of 1/2" (seen only from above) between the two units because the flaps overlap.

Marc C


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Funded at 38%. Pledge today!
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Would definitely pledge if it delivered to aus </3. Good luck though>

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Pledge Level 8 - Table in a Box - Easy storage and transport. Quick set up time !







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Another polite "UK Please!" request from me.

That stuff looks awesome, and I wish you all the best with the campaign.

 monders wrote:
Another polite "UK Please!" request from me.

That stuff looks awesome, and I wish you all the best with the campaign.

Thank you!

We finally came to the conclusion that shipping across the pond is too expensive.
Will not happen for this KS.

Sorry about that.

Marc C

This looks like exactly what I want for an easy Infinity table. Just to clarify, are the stretch goals only available for the highest pledge level? Or does the level 8 level also get these? I would absolutely love to have a piece of terrain for the Armory scenario and objectives in general.

Edit: Nevermind, just read the descriptions more closely. I'll definitely be backing when I get home from work tonight!

I understand that Marc, no worries - Just a bit envious, is all!

I hope things take off and that an EU solution can be found next time!

45% funded!
22 days left.

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Make a pledge today!
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DATA SPHERE INTERVIEW I did on last Tuesday: More details about the KS and the futur of the M4 system.
(the noise level is not so good. Maybe use headphones)
http://www.data-sphere.net/mcstudio-kickstarter/

Hello,

We are fast approaching the mid-point of our campaign and are at 50%. Its time to make our offer even more attractive. Today I'm very happy to publish the details of Stretch Goal #1 : The M8-Mission Room ! Available for Pledge Levels 02 to 09 !

Have an excellent day!

MARC C
MCSTUDIO

Make a Pledge today ! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/204346096/m4-collapsible-cardboard-scenery/posts/1257653

Today, I want to show case another cool feature of our M4-Modules : Design Flexibility.
Combined with accessible interiors the walls are interchangeable from module to module letting you create the configuration you need.
Here are four exemples of the permutations you can achieve with the M4-Modules :

A) 2 Doors and 1 Window and a 1 Blank Wall :




B) 2 Doors and 2 Blank Walls :




C) 1 Door and 1 Window and a 2 Blank Walls :




D) 1 Door and 2 Windows and a 1 Blank Wall :



Make a Pledge Today ! : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/204346096/m4-collapsible-cardboard-scenery

Marc C
MCSTUDIO

I'll be watching this closely as it looks fantastic. May have to move some funds around to make it happen!

Thank you Gunslingerpro!


Automatically Appended Next Post:
The Critkillpeople interview has been posted ! : (go to 10 minutes for M4 related questions )
http://critskillpeople.blogspot.ca/2015/06/interview-with-marc-cs-m4-terrain.html

STRETCH GOAL #2 : Landing Pad with Cargo Elevator.






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