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Post by: Clanmac
Hi all,
Thought I would have a go at running a Blog for my slow but determined progress towards building a post apocalyptic town - Junktown. It's loosely based on Fallout and a mix between Junktown and Megaton. The town grew out of an airfield that gradually attracted strays and remnants from across a warn torn post nuclear US. I've posted bits of it in other places so I'll try to mix the new stuff with some 'catching up' on older stuff.
My starting entry is all new. This is the Bot Shop, Junktown's finest purveyor of industrial, combat and domestic robots. The Bot Shop has become No1 by constantly tracking the wasteland for signals of robotic activity, messily achieved by a dangerously wired mass of electronic interceptors.
As time has passed since the war, the pile of discarded bits from salvaged bots has grown, almost burying the shop under its own junk.
As ever, I've had some real fun building this one. Like the Gunshop, it's been lurking the back of my mind and it's good to finally make it real. Been saving some of those bits for years.
So to the WIPs
Long shot - the old workshop, now buried in junk on the left, booth in the middle and parts showroom on the right.
The old workshop, including the store's workhorse M34 Deuce, now sadly as defunct as the robots. A few of the working bots on display at the front.
The Bot Shop owner's den.
The tracking hub, based on an old Russian helicopter, one of the many remnants that headed to the airfield Junktown grew from in the post war years.
The showroom, displaying spare heads, power units and torsos for the keen amateur bot builder.
Some of the working models on display.
A few detail shots - rooms minus the roof.
Piles of Bot Bits
The shelves
The Deuce
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Post by: Ruglud
Hah, this is totally awesome - what an atmospheric piece of scenery to have on your gaming table. Totally love it
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Post by: Llamahead
Brilliant piece of work hoping to see more!
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Post by: Geifer
This is great and totally inspirational. A very atmospheric piece. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Amazing work and great idea, this is a diorama of epic proportions and eye catching qualities.
I love the kiosk which has that sense of personal space to it but still functional, the robot in the background with the wires hanging from its neck is a spot of genius.
I would like to suggest maybe adding some kind of railing between the pile and the parked truck, it just seems a little odd that it doesn't have anything to hold the pile of stock from falling into the truck bay.
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
That bot shop is just lovely! My hands twitch when I think about trying to paint it but from the way the train turned out I expect it will be fantastic.
Great project!
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Post by: Geifer
Lovely work on the train.
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Post by: Guildenstern
These pieces are amazing!
Really really love your weathering it's brilliant - will be following this with great anticipation!
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Post by: Malika2
*mindblown*
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Post by: evildrcheese
Out of this world.
Top work buddy.
EDC
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Post by: Mymearan
astounding work. The amount of detail, the build looks professional, and that's even before the stunning paint job!
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Post by: SuspiciousSucculent
Wow. +1 for amazing work!
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Post by: Big H
Excellent excellent work !
Truely the work of the talented and disciplined to wade through that lot with such detail !
Please tell where you found the train , I had an idea for a similar thing but could not find a descent chassis of the right scale
Top notch matey ! Subscribed !
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Post by: Clanmac
Big H wrote:
Excellent excellent work !
Please tell where you found the train , I had an idea for a similar thing but could not find a descent chassis of the right scale
Many thanks all for the kind comments. Big H, I bought the train from the US on ebay. It's O Scale. Every now and then either a 'dummy car' or a model with a broken engine comes up and you can buy them at quite a reasonable price, even including the postage. I think I paid £30 all up.
Back from holiday now so I should be getting on with the Bot Shop paint job!
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Post by: Big H
Clanmac wrote: Big H wrote:
Excellent excellent work !
Please tell where you found the train , I had an idea for a similar thing but could not find a descent chassis of the right scale
Many thanks all for the kind comments. Big H, I bought the train from the US on ebay. It's O Scale. Every now and then either a 'dummy car' or a model with a broken engine comes up and you can buy them at quite a reasonable price, even including the postage. I think I paid £30 all up.
Back from holiday now so I should be getting on with the Bot Shop paint job!
I was checking ebay and couldn't find anything that cheap ! Nice one mate, ill get searching more regularly !
Awesome work agin mate, my interest in the hobby is being renewed with stuff like this !
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Post by: Desubot
Holy hell all those individual detail pieces are also painted
my god.
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Post by: Ruglud
Excellent work - would love to see this with a plain background so we can see all the details
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Post by: DarkTraveler777
Simply incredible! I love the attention to detail and of course the weathering!
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Post by: Geifer
Simply amazing!
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Post by: Littletower
There's no such thing as too photo heavy!
Excelent work!
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Post by: sennacherib
Love this work. Man your insane putting all that s together. Great job.
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Post by: bbb
This is a lot of fun.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Ok let's get past the yes it's amazing full of detail and looks bloody awesome ....Which it does
Now
1 where is the big yellow bot from
2 where are the little wheeled bots from ( especially the wheel sections )
3 how did you do all the signs and do you have some links to get the same please
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Post by: Clanmac
lone dirty dog wrote: Ok let's get past the yes it's amazing full of detail and looks bloody awesome ....Which it does
Now
1 where is the big yellow bot from
2 where are the little wheeled bots from ( especially the wheel sections )
3 how did you do all the signs and do you have some links to get the same please
Hey LDD, a man after my own heart - it's all about the details.
The big yellow bot is by Titan-forge, from their x-terra range. They are Titans and come in packs of 3. I changed the head and put a Tau Battlesuit head on.
The wheelie bits are from Mantic's Ro-Tek brutes robot team. So is a large amount of the other robot junk. The set is brilliant for bits.
The signs are just prints, with a bit of sponged-on rust added. Away from my hard drive at the moment but I should be able to upload them in a week or so.
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Post by: Ruglud
Great stuff, those close-ups really do showcase the amazing level of detail - super impressive boss
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Post by: Nostromodamus
THE MAN PUT A FETHING RUG IN THERE.
You are actually insane. And it is amazing.
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Post by: Clanmac
I cheated. It's just a picture of a rug...but yeah, I think I might be insane. What kind of nut job takes pictures of rugs?
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Post by: Nostromodamus
Robotic rug vendor next?
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Post by: Clanmac
I was wondering what next. I guess I better start taking some more rug pictures.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Clanmac wrote: lone dirty dog wrote: Ok let's get past the yes it's amazing full of detail and looks bloody awesome ....Which it does
Now
1 where is the big yellow bot from
2 where are the little wheeled bots from ( especially the wheel sections )
3 how did you do all the signs and do you have some links to get the same please
Hey LDD, a man after my own heart - it's all about the details.
The big yellow bot is by Titan-forge, from their x-terra range. They are Titans and come in packs of 3. I changed the head and put a Tau Battlesuit head on.
The wheelie bits are from Mantic's Ro-Tek brutes robot team. So is a large amount of the other robot junk. The set is brilliant for bits.
The signs are just prints, with a bit of sponged-on rust added. Away from my hard drive at the moment but I should be able to upload them in a week or so.
Damn that's why I couldn't figure out the yellow bot it's the head that alters the look so much.
Mantics Ro-Tek have to check that out for sure.
I have to say the way you have combined all this is great, the eye for the detail and that sense of realism is spot on.
The kiosk/office is great the carpet and oil can just brings it to life, add to that the scratched surfaces and tarpaulin held down with bricks s epic.
I have to say after seeing your previous work over on PAW, this is just another epic piece and lives up to the high quality I have expected from your work.
I have to say thanks for the info mate and keep this coming
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Post by: EmberlordofFire8
Wow. Subbed!
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Post by: kaiserjez
Well, this is just amazing. I was looking at the first load of pictures and just hoping the paint job was gonna do it justice. Then I saw the weathering on the train and thought, "This is gonna be good."
Absolutely top notch stuff, thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Illumini
Fantastic and very realistic setup. Looks like it could fit right into fallout
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Post by: lone dirty dog
I love your work as it reminds me of being a kid going to the model railway exhibitions with my dad, it was never about the trains it was the scenery and layouts looking for all the little stories playing out in the layout.
Which is why I really enjoy your work as it combines two things of the hobby I love, it's always great looking at your dioramas finding the little real life aspects you sneak in.
For instance the piped in gas canisters that I just loved, the cheap guns tossed in the container and the sun canopy and chairs just brilliant.
I really do wish you would do a list of bits though, I always look and think that I could use that or that would fit nicely for this.
Anyway great work again mate keep it coming and thanks for making entertaining dioramas.
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Post by: Ruglud
Stunning, simply stunning...
You may have already answered this, but I'm too lazy to go back and read ! The chinook model where did you get this and what's the scale of the model? Same questions on the shipping container?
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Post by: Thorax Abdomen
Very cool man!
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Dear god man I just meant a little list of manufacturers but the links was very helpful indeed
Some great links new a few but some that are new to me, great mix of bits and well used and blended together.
I have those airfix quad bikes myself was looking at them the other day, good to see they work well.
Well great stuff mate can't wait to see the next creation, just one mor thing the Bots shop sign did you make it or buy it ?
Is the buggy the spectre one ?
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Post by: feugan
The rug in the bot shop really ties the room together.
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Post by: supreme overlord
feugan wrote:The rug in the bot shop really ties the room together.
That's not the point Walter
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Post by: Ruglud
Wow, that list is amazing - my wallet may never forgive you though
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Post by: Clanmac
A few scatterable to fill up Junktown
A couple of leaky fuel tanks
And a generator
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Post by: Perkustin
Wow love the armour vendor, super creative use of bits, it's so obvious yet i've not seen it before (or considered it myself). Really love that hoody figure as well, shady neo tokyo youth, what range is he from?
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Post by: Desubot
The attention to detail. man
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Post by: Clanmac
Perkustin wrote:Wow love the armour vendor, super creative use of bits, it's so obvious yet i've not seen it before (or considered it myself). Really love that hoody figure as well, shady neo tokyo youth, what range is he from?
Thanks for the kind comments all.
The guy in the hoodie is from Spectre Miniatures MENA Civilians range - link below. They are great figures.
https://www.spectreminiatures.com/collections/mena-civilians
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Once again very inventive and can't wait to see this progress, love that you added straps to the gasmasks nice touch.
I have one slight issue with the body armour though, the Cadian armour would look better if you removed the cloth and belt and had just the armour itself.
Not sure if this is just early work and you will be doing it but thought I would mention it, also the arm armour will you be cutting the complete arms into sections ?
Like the racking with the cloth/clothing in the shelving, what did you use to make them as it looks quite neat ?
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Post by: Geifer
Just lovely and amazing scenery.
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Post by: Clanmac
lone dirty dog wrote:Once again very inventive and can't wait to see this progress, love that you added straps to the gasmasks nice touch.
I have one slight issue with the body armour though, the Cadian armour would look better if you removed the cloth and belt and had just the armour itself.
Not sure if this is just early work and you will be doing it but thought I would mention it, also the arm armour will you be cutting the complete arms into sections ?
Like the racking with the cloth/clothing in the shelving, what did you use to make them as it looks quite neat ?
Thanks LDD, you're right about the body armour - I spotted the cloth after I glued it in place. Will have to cover or paint it in a way that makes it less obvious. As for the arms, they are a mix of full and cut down. I had planned to leave some as complete arms like this:
The clothing is metal foil from here. Heavier and softer than kitchen tin foil, which makes it really nice to work with.
http://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/135-tin
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Re reading what I wrote makes it sound like I was questioning the arm armour when in fact I was actually wondering if you was keeping them as one piece or going to cut them up, as for the body armour it just looks a litle odd with the cloth.
The only reason I noticed it was a because it reminded me of a conversion I saw ages ago, it was a IG carrying his armour in his hand. The armour was a Cadian torso hollowed out and left connected by the shoulders pads, it was a great little conversion and looked right.
Anyway back to your work, that foil works a treat I really like how it doesn't crease which gives a more natural feel to it.
What's next then ?
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Post by: Grotrebel
Dude your stuff is just awesome.
Not only the countless details but the superb paintjob makes this terrain genius!
You need to keep us posted. And tell me, how much time does i thing like the bot shop consume?
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Post by: Clanmac
lone dirty dog wrote:Re reading what I wrote makes it sound like I was questioning the arm armour when in fact I was actually wondering if you was keeping them as one piece or going to cut them up, as for the body armour it just looks a litle odd with the cloth.
The only reason I noticed it was a because it reminded me of a conversion I saw ages ago, it was a IG carrying his armour in his hand. The armour was a Cadian torso hollowed out and left connected by the shoulders pads, it was a great little conversion and looked right.
Anyway back to your work, that foil works a treat I really like how it doesn't crease which gives a more natural feel to it.
What's next then ?
LDD that pic is a great find. Will have to try and steal that idea - thanks. As for what's next, see below!
Grotrebel wrote:Dude your stuff is just awesome.
Not only the countless details but the superb paintjob makes this terrain genius!
You need to keep us posted. And tell me, how much time does i thing like the bot shop consume?
Thanks Grotrebel, the Bot shop took about three weekends, or bits of. I tend to do the build in little bits and then do the paint job in one or two long bursts. Total 25-30 hours I guess.
Next up GENERATORS.
I loved the look of the GW Galvanic Servohaulers set, but not to make the haulers themselves. I wanted the bits! The crane I'll make more or less as intended, but as for the rest...
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Post by: Desubot
Oh wow what a cool piece of terrain.
Cant wait to see what you do with the cranes.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Damn you done it again, I don't know what I hate you more for the ingenuity or the speed at which you work ...... actually both
No but seriously that is great what really pulls it together is the girders it's resting on, it gives the sense of repurpose.
But no you ain't happy with just that you add the extra details, the fact the engineer (I use the term loosely) has refitted, botched, and crafted to keep the rust bucket running.
I love it a single piece and it has a story, now I hope you are adding a greased stained, dungarees wearing, hands on hips character next it, also oily rag hanging from pocket.
Keep amazing me mate as I really enjoy your updates.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Nice work on the power armour looks kind a cool standing there, just a thought have you considered doing some kind of stand to hold up the power armour on display ?
Also not my idea whoever the guys it was hats off to him
Like the packs hanging from the racking nice job again, also the boots and chest full of odds and ends, you should use that foil and make some basic jackets folded up on display as well.
Hey I was checking out apocalyptic miniatures on Pinterest and guess what your scenery turns up , there was a little filling station with a little broken plane as part of the structure.
Had a small bike leaning up against the pump and a small vehicle parked in it, any chance you can remember where the bike and the ( think) it's called a Cat mobile but could be wrong.
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Post by: Clanmac
lone dirty dog wrote:Nice work on the power armour looks kind a cool standing there, just a thought have you considered doing some kind of stand to hold up the power armour on display ?
Also not my idea whoever the guys it was hats off to him
Like the packs hanging from the racking nice job again, also the boots and chest full of odds and ends, you should use that foil and make some basic jackets folded up on display as well.
Hey I was checking out apocalyptic miniatures on Pinterest and guess what your scenery turns up , there was a little filling station with a little broken plane as part of the structure.
Had a small bike leaning up against the pump and a small vehicle parked in it, any chance you can remember where the bike and the ( think) it's called a Cat mobile but could be wrong.
You mean these?
Crap photos sadly - need to retake them.
The bike came with a California Highway Patrol helicopter kit (1/48 scale). The ATV is made by Siku and they aren't very expensive. Just have to search around. Here's one on ebay, but I think you can get them cheaper than this.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siku-1481-John-Deere-Gator-Utility-Vehicle-Tipping-rear-bed-opening-tailgate-/232508047265?epid=1640683901&hash=item36228f3fa1:g:J7IAAOSwyttZ0MNx
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Yes that's the one mate and thanks for the info, I actually really love this's as a piece and it actually looks like something I have seen once (where I have no idea).
Any chance of a photo reel of your APOC scenery, don't want to have missed anything.
Just clicked the link and worst thing I actually looked at these before, never would I have considered a repaint to get this, you have a great and imaginative mind sir.
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Post by: Clanmac
Was looking for inspiration for the clothing store. I didn't want to do just another shack and I also wanted to stick with the aircraft theme of my Junktown. In the back of my mind I had this image of stacked executive jets, relics of the post war exodus of rich folk away from the radioactive clouds to the sanctuary of the airfield that became Junktown. Net result is this...
Loads still to do - walkways, piles of junk etc, but you get the idea.
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Post by: Desubot
Oh my goodness thats is an adorable grill who makes that?
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Post by: Clanmac
Desubot wrote:Oh my goodness thats is an adorable grill who makes that?
It's an O scale railway model - Bar Mills I think.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
I don’t know how you do it, you just keep nocking these out, already it’s got me engulfed.
The grill is a great find and have to agree o scale has some great usable pieces, you need to find some dead rats and have them hanging along side the grill “Rat Burgers”.
Great work once again, you should do the grill chef wearing a vest and a old pilot cap ha ha ha
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Just splendid work again, besides the amazing amount of detail the rust work is what really catches my eye and it’s WOWWWWW
Any chance of a how you did it mate as it’s top work.
The experimental generator is epic, where do you get these ideas man.
I think the white picket fence pulls it all together and reinforces the fact it’s a dwelling or make shift home,
Top job and always a pleasure to see your work.
And where do you find everything damn, picket fences, cardboard boxes, suit cases etc
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Post by: Clanmac
Thanks KK - one figure is a paranoia troubleshooter and the other is from a small range called Apocalypse Isle
lone dirty dog wrote:Just splendid work again, besides the amazing amount of detail the rust work is what really catches my eye and it’s WOWWWWW
Any chance of a how you did it mate as it’s top work.
The experimental generator is epic, where do you get these ideas man.
I think the white picket fence pulls it all together and reinforces the fact it’s a dwelling or make shift home,
Top job and always a pleasure to see your work.
And where do you find everything damn, picket fences, cardboard boxes, suit cases etc
Oooh, so many things to answer. Back to front - I just collect a lot of bits. It's like a hobby all by itself. The suitcases are from a US company called Microform. The fences are Renedra, the cardboard boxes are from an ace company called red zebra models. The are actually 1/35 scale but I don't think it really matters - you can get some very big cardboard boxes.
As for the rust, it's standard salt and hairspray technique. Loads of good demos on youtube - it's an AFV modeller's trick. Once that's done I just add some oil paint rust streaks and then a little weathering power.
Glad you like it!
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Once again big thanks for the info, you really are a nomad Westland gather.
Never had your rust effect down as that method, you obviously have it toned too perfection.
Now onto the next master piece .......
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Post by: Meer_Cat
Terrific job on the rusting and weathering- very realistic and fits in very well with your overall theme of 'worn but well maintained and/or usable'. Fantastic diorama.
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Post by: Pacific
Oh my goodness.. this is all just so cool.
Not sure how I have managed to miss this thread!
Definitely one of the most imaginative modelling projects I have seen on this board.
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Nice job very industrial looking, nice choice of colours makes them individual but still keeps an continuing theme.
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Post by: Desubot
Looks like farm fresh equipment to me.
lookin great man.
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Ahhhh crap I give up, you just had to take it to the next level didn’t you
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Post by: kestral
Damn, your stuff is so great I want to shrink myself down to 30mm tall and go live there.
Keep it up!
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Post by: mad robot
Wow, this thread scratches quite a few itches. Unbelievable!
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
Like I said in the gallery, where do we go from a 10/10?
Legoburner, the dial needs to go up to 11!
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Post by: Clanmac
Not sure I can go up from a 10/10 (thank you!) but I do know where next. The Main Gate.
My Junktown settlement is based on an old reserve Airforce Base that was too small to attract a missile during the war. Afterwards it gradually attracted stragglers and survivors from a cross the wasteland and as it had a working airfield, many flew in and their aircraft formed the basis of the town. The Main gate is built around the old Airforce Base guardroom and its sentry gun. The building is actually a plasticville radio station but it always reminded me of a military guardroom.
These are early WIP pics to give a feel for the idea. I will inevitably go crazy with the bits box in the days ahead. The lettering in the last pic will actually be attached to the tail of the Hind to make the Junktown sign, once the base camo paint job is on.
To the pics.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
It’s great to see you begin a new build and the early placement, I understand your work process better this way.
That junktown signage is hilarious, that tire is perfect for the o nice job again.
Did you manage to scavenge much from the wasteland over the nuclear winter festival ?
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Post by: Clanmac
lone dirty dog wrote:It’s great to see you begin a new build and the early placement, I understand your work process better this way.
That junktown signage is hilarious, that tire is perfect for the o nice job again.
Did you manage to scavenge much from the wasteland over the nuclear winter festival ?
Oh man did I find some stuff LDD. I now have a 1/48 scale Hercules which will probably end up making up a bit of a centre piece for Junktown. It's HUGE. And just tons more bits for the bits box - speaking of which, I have now done the first round of 'bits-pimping' on this, focusing on the vehicle emplacement.
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Its amazing how quickly you breath life into your pieces, that armoured troop carrier was quite a plain piece but now it’s a diorama on its own.
One thing I notice you favour is the generators to run your machinery, but I am surprised (unless I have missed it which is quite plausible) you haven’t done a solar panel based generator.
Once I again I have to ask where are the sand bags placements, the generator, keyboard panel and ammo cases from please ?
I know I ask a lot but you seem to have a knack at finding some lovely pieces
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Post by: Insurgency Walker
Wow, you are amazing. Your work is inspired. Good job, whomever gets to play with that terrain is lucky.
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Post by: Clanmac
lone dirty dog wrote:Its amazing how quickly you breath life into your pieces, that armoured troop carrier was quite a plain piece but now it’s a diorama on its own.
One thing I notice you favour is the generators to run your machinery, but I am surprised (unless I have missed it which is quite plausible) you haven’t done a solar panel based generator.
Once I again I have to ask where are the sand bags placements, the generator, keyboard panel and ammo cases from please ?
I know I ask a lot but you seem to have a knack at finding some lovely pieces
Don’t worry about asking a lot - sharing finds is one of the best bits of the hobby. The sand bags were from either Microart Studios or Maximini but I don’t think you can get them any more - was looking a few days ago. The generator and computer panel are both TT Combat (Troll Trader). They are lovely pieces although you do have to spend a moment stripping the skulls and eagles off the generator. Easy to un- 40k them though. Automatically Appended Next Post: And you are right about the generators. I just love rusty old chuggers, but I have done one with solar panels, below. I need to do a couple more though. This is No. 6 Junktown - the more upmarket end!
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Ha ha I did say unless I missed it, I had a feeling you had done some with solar panels but couldn’t remember for sure.
Each piece is mesmerising, will you do a pic of all them together ?
Once again thanks for info comes in handy
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
I love hoodie dude, he adds so much character to all the scale shots.
Really liking the main gate, is the tank from Old Crow (RIP)? I looks familiar.
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Kid_Kyoto wrote:I love hoodie dude, he adds so much character to all the scale shots.
Really liking the main gate, is the tank from Old Crow (RIP)? I looks familiar.
Hi KK, yes the vehicle is from Old Crow. I am a real Old Crow fan so I bought loads and have a little stash of them now. This one is a 'Gladius' I think.
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Ha ha can’t get over air conditioning units on the cargo containers, really pullling it all together now with the little touches.
The scratch built observation device is nice, I see the GW binoculars and parts from the tank stubber support looks really cool.
It’s great how many chairs you find of different style, I guess these are all o scale ones ?
Ha are those 1/72 scale bottle crates on the table I see there, I think my old man had these they came in three different colours if I remeber correctly, wasn’t there some crates and sacks as well ?
Old crow went out of business though, shame I wanted to get some of their smaller vehicles
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lone dirty dog wrote:Ha ha can’t get over air conditioning units on the cargo containers, really pullling it all together now with the little touches.
The scratch built observation device is nice, I see the GW binoculars and parts from the tank stubber support looks really cool.
It’s great how many chairs you find of different style, I guess these are all o scale ones ?
Ha are those 1/72 scale bottle crates on the table I see there, I think my old man had these they came in three different colours if I remeber correctly, wasn’t there some crates and sacks as well ?
Old crow went out of business though, shame I wanted to get some of their smaller vehicles
Thanks LDD - I get a lot of the chairs from Chinese O Scale suppliers on Ebay - dead cheap - just search for 1/50 scale furniture and all kinds of interesting stuff comes up.. No idea where the bottles came from - just sitting in the bottom of the bits box for ages.
And as for Old Crow, I bought a load of their stuff before they disappeared from sight so I have a decent reserve of vehicles to work my way through in the years ahead. I think I have about 15+ of their vehicles tucked away plus another 10 or so already painted.
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Post by: Guildenstern
Really really cool, love all the little details
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Don’t suppose you had any of their little pick dune buggies things ( can’t remeber the official damn name obviously ) ?
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Post by: Wirecat
Great work! I am frequently revisiting this thread to marvel in all the ideas and details, but hope to start coming here for inspiration, one day!
Have a happy new year!
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lone dirty dog wrote:Don’t suppose you had any of their little pick dune buggies things ( can’t remeber the official damn name obviously ) ?
Hey LDD, do you mean the Gecko? 4 wheeled utility vehicle? I've got a scout version but not the pick-up version unfortunately.
Wirecat wrote:Great work! I am frequently revisiting this thread to marvel in all the ideas and details, but hope to start coming here for inspiration, one day!
Have a happy new year!
Many thanks Wirecat - delighted if it provides some encouragement.
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So much lovely stuff since the last time I checked. Your work continues to amaze!
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The paint/weathering is stunning. The attention to detail is very impressive. But, more than anything I love how well thought out everything you make is, everything has a background story.
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I can’t keep singing your praises but your work is epic mate and the eye to detail is just fantastic, the weathering on the heli is just mind blowing.
The main gate has come together well and the signage really brings it home.
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lone dirty dog wrote:I can’t keep singing your praises but your work is epic mate and the eye to detail is just fantastic, the weathering on the heli is just mind blowing.
The main gate has come together well and the signage really brings it home.
Thanks for the constant encouragement LDD - very grateful. Really enjoying this one. Almost finished it now.
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Fantastic work once again! The little ammo box next to the rifle is a very nice touch, looks like a video game setting.
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Looking great as usual. Out of curiosity, are you planning to build a crane to show how all these aircraft were piled on top of buildings and each other?
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Man its beautiful
it looks so well lived in.
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Looks awesome!
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Syro_ wrote:Looking great as usual. Out of curiosity, are you planning to build a crane to show how all these aircraft were piled on top of buildings and each other?
Yep there will be cranes....lots of cranes! I've got the one that came with the GW Galvanic Servohaulers set and a couple of truck mounted ones too.
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Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe
This is unquestionably one of the best terrain threads I've seen on Dakka. It's on par with the threads I followed for years from people I consider masters of their craft. I cannot remember the last time I saw a thread that had this impact on me. Your creativeness is matched by your ability to express a vision in plastic medium. The detail you have achieved on every piece you've built and painted is advanced so far past the average tabletop standard that it doesn't even look like gaming terrain, it's a competition-grade diorama. That you have maintained this level of detail in construction and painting over a vast area of numerous models is inexplicable to me. Your work is art.
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Post by: Jehan-reznor
Cool junk! nicely done
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Clanmac wrote:
Yep there will be cranes....lots of cranes! I've got the one that came with the GW Galvanic Servohaulers set and a couple of truck mounted ones too.
Sweet, I can't wait to see more of your work.
Skalk Bloodaxe wrote:
This is unquestionably one of the best terrain threads I've seen on Dakka. It's on par with the threads I followed for years from people I consider masters of their craft. I cannot remember the last time I saw a thread that had this impact on me. Your creativeness is matched by your ability to express a vision in plastic medium. The detail you have achieved on every piece you've built and painted is advanced so far past the average tabletop standard that it doesn't even look like gaming terrain, it's a competition-grade diorama. That you have maintained this level of detail in construction and painting over a vast area of numerous models is inexplicable to me. Your work is art.
Beautifully and accurately said Skalk, I agree entirely. I still can't figure out if this is for a tabletop game like Fallout or This is Not a Test, or if they are being made as beautiful dioramas without plans for use in a game. Was this mentioned earlier and I missed it?
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Syro_ wrote:Clanmac wrote:
Yep there will be cranes....lots of cranes! I've got the one that came with the GW Galvanic Servohaulers set and a couple of truck mounted ones too.
Sweet, I can't wait to see more of your work.
Skalk Bloodaxe wrote:
This is unquestionably one of the best terrain threads I've seen on Dakka. It's on par with the threads I followed for years from people I consider masters of their craft. I cannot remember the last time I saw a thread that had this impact on me. Your creativeness is matched by your ability to express a vision in plastic medium. The detail you have achieved on every piece you've built and painted is advanced so far past the average tabletop standard that it doesn't even look like gaming terrain, it's a competition-grade diorama. That you have maintained this level of detail in construction and painting over a vast area of numerous models is inexplicable to me. Your work is art.
Beautifully and accurately said Skalk, I agree entirely. I still can't figure out if this is for a tabletop game like Fallout or This is Not a Test, or if they are being made as beautiful dioramas without plans for use in a game. Was this mentioned earlier and I missed it?
Hey Syro, thanks. Always been a gamer but since I started on Junk Town I've mostly slipped into making it for the fun of modelling. I still intend to game with it and I'm thinking of trying the new Morphidius rules when they come out. It's built so it can be used, I then add a level of detail which is mostly just for the show. I've got thing about 'bits'.
Skalk Bloodaxe wrote:This is unquestionably one of the best terrain threads I've seen on Dakka. It's on par with the threads I followed for years from people I consider masters of their craft. I cannot remember the last time I saw a thread that had this impact on me. Your creativeness is matched by your ability to express a vision in plastic medium. The detail you have achieved on every piece you've built and painted is advanced so far past the average tabletop standard that it doesn't even look like gaming terrain, it's a competition-grade diorama. That you have maintained this level of detail in construction and painting over a vast area of numerous models is inexplicable to me. Your work is art.
And Skalk - way too kind, thank you, I've learned a lot making Junk Town and my technique has come on in leaps and bounds, so each time I finish a piece and learn something new I want to make another one to push it further. Glad it's providing some entertainment and thanks for the encouragement.
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Wow, whoever gets to game with you using these pieces is very lucky. I haven't heard of Morphidius, I'll have to look that up.
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For Syro, the first of the cranes. Some will be built into the fabric of Junk Twon but this one is mobile. Will add chains and grapple bits once I have painted the main body.
Also did a pile of stuff. You can never have enough piles of scavenged stuff.
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Heh heh, I'm flattered
Looking good as always. I'm looking forward to seeing how you lay out some of these pieces in relation to each other
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Post by: Skalk Bloodaxe
Your bitz box seems like it has an amazing assortment of everything.
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Please excuse me while I reset my amazemeter - spring has broken loose once again...
A bit more serious, as You seem to be really profficient at mixing and matching - what is Your preferen scale for sourcing bits? 1:35, 1:48 or 1:72? I understand that this is a very situational question, but having read a lot of discussion on the subject of scale-mongering, but any experience from first hands would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Wirecat wrote:Please excuse me while I reset my amazemeter - spring has broken loose once again...
A bit more serious, as You seem to be really profficient at mixing and matching - what is Your preferen scale for sourcing bits? 1:35, 1:48 or 1:72? I understand that this is a very situational question, but having read a lot of discussion on the subject of scale-mongering, but any experience from first hands would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hi Wirecat, it is indeed situational, but in simple terms, I ignore real scale and just go for whatever looks 'about right'. If something is a little out of scale it is amazing how well other stuff can drag it back in context. So typically I use 1/48-1/56 for vehicles. I'll happily use anything from 1/72 to 1/35 for boxes, crates, canvas and bed rolls because you can have big and small bags and boxes. I tend to avoid any jerrycans other than 1/48 because big ones scream 'wrong' to me. Same for barrels but I do use 1/35 barrels carefully, normally as fuel tanks only. Things like oil cans again can be any scale. GW vehicle models normally come with a load of useful bits so I tend to like them (handles, towing eyes, searchlights etc).
Hope that helps?
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Those vehicles look great, you really gave them a very solid sturdy look.
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Post by: Jetpack_Octopus
Ooh, ooh, I recognize the green vent! It's off the Dust Tactics Allied heavy walker. Working on one of those right now. Those Ramshackle kits look great dolled up with all those random gubbinz. You've got a knack for tying in seemingly disparate stuff into something cohesive. There's even a Lego scuba tank on there. Great stuff.
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Post by: Desubot
Ya know those rusty chains (the bigger ones) remind of those abs chains from a lego kit for some raisin.
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Post by: CommissarKhaine
That's some lovely vehicles. Nice work!
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Jetpack_Octopus wrote:Ooh, ooh, I recognize the green vent! It's off the Dust Tactics Allied heavy walker. Working on one of those right now. Those Ramshackle kits look great dolled up with all those random gubbinz. You've got a knack for tying in seemingly disparate stuff into something cohesive. There's even a Lego scuba tank on there. Great stuff.
Desubot wrote:Ya know those rusty chains (the bigger ones) remind of those abs chains from a lego kit for some raisin.
Gentlemen that is some seriously good bits spotting. Dust Tactics vent - yes, lego scuba kit - yes, brown lego chain - yes. Most impressed!
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Post by: insaniak
This is an amazing collection.
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So much inspiring stuff, this is exactly the kind of setting I like! Amazing to see your building process, and like the painting very much too.
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Missed a couple of updates by the looks of things, population of the main gate and guard house amazing how a few people adds the sense of life.
Now down too thing 1 and 2 bloody heel you did it with them as well, no you couldn’t build out the box you had to go bat shot crazy on them as well ha ha
Your additions really create two very unique vehicles all be it based on the same design, also reflects the nature of the world it’s based in.
The use of what’s readily available adapting and upgrading at the same time, can’t wait to see these painted will you be going uniformed or independent colour schemes ?
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b-tone wrote:So much inspiring stuff, this is exactly the kind of setting I like! Amazing to see your building process, and like the painting very much too.
insaniak wrote:This is an amazing collection.
Thanks guys - very kind.
lone dirty dog wrote:Missed a couple of updates by the looks of things, population of the main gate and guard house amazing how a few people adds the sense of life.
Now down too thing 1 and 2 bloody heel you did it with them as well, no you couldn’t build out the box you had to go bat shot crazy on them as well ha ha
Your additions really create two very unique vehicles all be it based on the same design, also reflects the nature of the world it’s based in.
The use of what’s readily available adapting and upgrading at the same time, can’t wait to see these painted will you be going uniformed or independent colour schemes ?
Hi LDD. You know me. Can't help fiddling with stuff. I am probably going to go with a similar scheme for each. Industrial equipment colours for the base (yellow and black) but with steel plates and turrets done a different colour to show they are modifications to the original. Just in the process of doing the undercoat and salt and hairspray now.
Also put most of my pics on a Facebook page, including plenty that haven't been posted here. Drop by and have a look. Clanmac's Post Apocalyptia on Facebook
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Post by: Wirecat
What a nice weathering! Can't even say it is overdone!
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Looking good and nice industrial paint contrasting with the military colouring of the turrets, think you could do with some decals you know like mind your step, highly flammable, long vehicle that kind of thing.
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lone dirty dog wrote:Looking good and nice industrial paint contrasting with the military colouring of the turrets, think you could do with some decals you know like mind your step, highly flammable, long vehicle that kind of thing.
Yes you are dead right LDD, decals are the next step. I always find a bit of lettering brings things to life.
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Very well done. Weathering is with salt, yes? If not please share the basics if you don't mind. I'm always looking for new techniques.
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Skalk Bloodaxe wrote:Very well done. Weathering is with salt, yes? If not please share the basics if you don't mind. I'm always looking for new techniques.
Hi Skalk, yes this is salt and hairspray - nothing more sophisticated than that.
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Thank you. I'm always looking for new tools to put in the box. If you're familiar w/ dsteingass and his Necromunda thread, he's just put up a tut for weathering you might be interested in. It's one of the better ones I've seen in a long time.
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Also, just saw the WPLA building you converted into absolute awesomeness. I know I'm good at this stuff, no false humility here, but you are incredible. I've seen thousands of projects on Dakka (seriously, thousands) and of them all you're in the top percentile. Your results are what I aspire to emulate.
Truly looking forward to anything you post, and thank you for sharing you work.
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Post by: EmberlordofFire8
Beautiful. The yellow is excellent.
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Post by: Flinty
Amazing stuff. No idea how you maintain the patience to deal with all these details.
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Post by: Syro_
Great to see you back!
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They looks great! Very post-apocalyptic and dirty. The lenses on the goggles are beautiful.
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Post by: Wirecat
Over the top - but in a good way. Just a right amount of comedy in a wasteland.
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Very cool.
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Thanks Meer_Cat, way too kind, and thanks all for the kind comments. More Junktown residents in the works and appearing here soon!
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Post by: Karak Norn Clansman
Exquisite masterclass scenery, great modelling and neat paintjobs. This have the touch of a genius!
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Post by: Stevo221
Excellent work.
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Thanks Stevo!
Next WIP.
I want to build a group of female scrap hunters who operate with much lighter equipment, looking for only the really high tech stuff. I'm going to to use a few of the old Rogue Trader Ork bikes and wartrakks and see if I can get them looking believably post apocalyptic. First one here.
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Post by: monkeytroll
Great stuff here, excellent thread
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Post by: Syro_
It's a lot of fun seeing your beautiful Junktown becoming more and more populated now
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Well I haven't checked in for a while and you have been busy mate, I think you single handily are building the apocalyptic world.
Your paint work is rather splendid as well, especially loving the check shirt detail subtle and effective.
Now that is some clever work taking that rogue trader bike and somehow giving it a new lick of life, the load out really gives it a more up to date look and fits so well into the Apoc universe.
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Post by: monkeytroll
That's some cool scavenging vehicles there....
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Post by: Llamahead
Brilliant stuff impressed by the number of civilians you have found.
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Post by: Meer_Cat
Raging Heroes Jailbirds for the win! Fantastic 'wasteland scavenger' vehicles- too much fun!
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Post by: glod-unbaraki
Hey, @Clanmac, what wargames rules do you tend to use for this post-apoc setting? I've tried a whole bunch and have never really found any that are satisfying.
Also, imagine that I praised the hell out of your work again and noted that I recognise a whole bunch of these figures. Assume that I have also made threats to hunt you down as steal your things. ^_^
-Glod
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Post by: SlaveToDorkness
Ok, I need to know where those buggies came from? They will find a home on my wasteland as well!
Great use of the old Ork bikes! Goes to show, NEVER throw anything away!
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Er...and a month later he replies. Sorry! Work has eaten my life and time.
glod-unbaraki wrote:Hey, @Clanmac, what wargames rules do you tend to use for this post-apoc setting? I've tried a whole bunch and have never really found any that are satisfying.
Also, imagine that I praised the hell out of your work again and noted that I recognise a whole bunch of these figures. Assume that I have also made threats to hunt you down as steal your things. ^_^
-Glod
Rules. Had a similar experience so waiting for the new Modiphius fallout rules to see what they are like. Also toying with whether to try and modify Spectre Operations. Adding wasteland extras is the easy bit.
Threat gratefully received!
SlaveToDorkness wrote:Ok, I need to know where those buggies came from? They will find a home on my wasteland as well!
Great use of the old Ork bikes! Goes to show, NEVER throw anything away!
The buggies are from lots of places. Puppetswar buggy with Old Crow wheels (the one that looks a little like a VW beetle)
https://puppetswar.eu/product.php?id_product=60
2 x VOID Junkers Buggies
http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2938
http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=217_218_59_64&products_id=2943
Old Grenadier street gang car with GW wheels added.
http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2743
And now to remedy my very long absence, my latest bit of Junktown Madness, the Butcher Shop. Everyone needs meat, right...
Help yourself to Land-shark, tunnel squid, Sting-tailed rad-runners, carniverous slugs, or for the fussy eater, beef, pork and goat (no accounting for tastes).
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It's great to see you back creating your amazing junk town! Any plans for mutated livestock, like brammin?
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Syro_ wrote:It's great to see you back creating your amazing junk town! Any plans for mutated livestock, like brammin?
Not sure my greenstuff skills are up to the task. I am very tempted by some of Armorcast's Brahmin but cost to send just them to UK is a little prohibitive.
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Post by: insaniak
That's looking cool.
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Post by: Pointer5
Where to start. I love the first junktown shop. It has so much detail. The best things I like is the various robots. Each one has so much character. It is the most creative thread I have seen on dakka so far.
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Post by: Meer_Cat
Welcome back, Clanmac! Truly a diverse menu for a sophisticated clientele!
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All very excellent!
Several years ago, I was part of a security detail for a UN project that tried to incentivize Wealthier nations to make homes and businesses out of shipping containers and sponsor small businesses and families in poorer nations- particularly Africa- to use them. Your models are exactly how they ended up- except Junktown is better kept. Part of the problem is no one thought how hot steel containers get, with no reliable electricity and/or air conditioning. (Sigh) The powers that be meant well, I guess.
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These are great! Nice to see you posting again
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Post by: lone dirty dog
Haven’t been around lately and to be honest thought you would get sick of me keep saying great model ha ha
You should get paid by companies for using their stuff as every time you do something I want to buy it, perfect example the junkers void vehicle hated the look of that model but now I am like I could do with one of them ...... damn you
Also love the raging hero conversion for the rider works so well, looks quite a casual pose as if she is about to raise up a bit to look through the binoculars.
Have you used old crow wheels on the puppetswar truck by chance, hey I got a couple of those Gecko models in the end as well so that’s your fault ha ha ha
Keep up the amazing work buddy
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lone dirty dog wrote:Haven’t been around lately and to be honest thought you would get sick of me keep saying great model ha ha
You should get paid by companies for using their stuff as every time you do something I want to buy it, perfect example the junkers void vehicle hated the look of that model but now I am like I could do with one of them ...... damn you
Also love the raging hero conversion for the rider works so well, looks quite a casual pose as if she is about to raise up a bit to look through the binoculars.
Have you used old crow wheels on the puppetswar truck by chance, hey I got a couple of those Gecko models in the end as well so that’s your fault ha ha ha
Keep up the amazing work buddy
Thanks LDD, good spot on the Old Crow wheels. Yes, they are from a Gecko!
I always thought the junkers vehicles had some potential - I've got about five of them so I need to make them work. Another one is on the bench as part of the Lady Scrappers crew so we'll see how that one turns out. Need to get a couple more of the Jailbirds finished. I've got another two almost done but keep getting distracted.
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You get distracted noooooo
I don’t know why but the junkers vehicles always had something that didn’t quite work for me, never figured out what it was but they are growing on me now.
Good luck with getting the jailbirds done before you ....... o look something shiny and chrome over there ........
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Post by: Wirecat
All vehicles are good, but that last quad-bike is outstanding... even before accounting for its driver. Amazing dirt, sir!
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Awesome and creepy (as usual)! When butcher "wears" assault rifle - he means business. Both thumbs up, sir!
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Post by: Syro_
A post from you is a nice Christmas present to us all. Amazing amount of detail and story in your piece as usual
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
Loving the butcher shop, fantastic stuff.
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Post by: Oshii
Awesomeness, can you tell me what was the base model for that? I mean the scale.
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Oshii wrote:Awesomeness, can you tell me what was the base model for that? I mean the scale.
Thanks Oshii, the base model is a Tamiya 1/48 Abrams, with bits from Crooked Dice (Scooter and some stowage), TT Combat, Tiny Furniture and Ramshackle Games.
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Thank you for info, 1/48 fits perfectly for 28(32)mm models indeed.
I was watching your blog here from a long time, you are doing really great work, it's very inspiring not only for me I think.
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Post by: mcmattila
Brilliant work on that Abrams! All those details really tell a story. My favorites are the scooter and that Vault-Tec box.
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Oshii wrote:Thank you for info, 1/48 fits perfectly for 28(32)mm models indeed.
I was watching your blog here from a long time, you are doing really great work, it's very inspiring not only for me I think.
mcmattila wrote:Brilliant work on that Abrams! All those details really tell a story. My favorites are the scooter and that Vault-Tec box.
Thanks all,
Much appreciated. next vehicles already in the works!
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Post by: Kid_Kyoto
That is a fantastic tank. i wonder how they keep it fueled and loaded in the post apoc wastes.
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Post by: monkeytroll
Nice work oncall. Particularly like the chain and clamp for the tug.
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Post by: Wirecat
I can't decide between the tug and the scout as which one is the best in the bunch, so tug wins (it always does). Very nice and balanced mix of paint, panel lining and weathering!
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Post by: Geifer
Another amazing piece!
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Post by: Wirecat
Great scenery, although same base color adds here to the MDF problem of "everything has the same thickness". But that's just my envy speaking.
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Post by: SargentWhiskey
love all this stuff
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Wow. Just wow, your stuff looks too realistic sometimes
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Syro_ wrote:Wow. Just wow, your stuff looks too realistic sometimes
SargentWhiskey wrote:love all this stuff
Geifer wrote:Another amazing piece!
Thanks for the kind comments all.
Second radar, also from Uncertain Scenery (the tower was made by someone else but I can't remember who). Again MDF, tethered using salt and hairspray plus oils and powders.
More photos on the FB page https://www.facebook.com/Junkt0wn
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Post by: Llamahead
First photo of the first one I thought was a real one out in Russia somewhere.....
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Now that is a proper color diversity! Congratulations!
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Post by: Briancj
This is high artisttry, but how could you DO such a thing to the SHADOmobile? CRUELTY!
--Brian
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Briancj wrote:This is high artisttry, but how could you DO such a thing to the SHADOmobile? CRUELTY!
--Brian
Shadomobiles are made to be kit bashed
I once even put wheels on one!
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Does roof still flip over though?
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Sadly not. Sacrificed content for style.
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Well you've certainly done them justice in their new roles. The whole junktown setup is totally amazing. And rusty. But mostly amazing. Which is amazing in itself given the sheer amount of rust
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Post by: Syro_
Wow, that's twice now that I think you're starting your post with a photo of a real life thing you used as inspiration. Beautiful continuing work on Junk Town. Any group shots of a majority of Junk Town set up on the horizon?
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Syro_ wrote:Wow, that's twice now that I think you're starting your post with a photo of a real life thing you used as inspiration. Beautiful continuing work on Junk Town. Any group shots of a majority of Junk Town set up on the horizon?
Just starting to think about how to incorporate the hangar into a larger board, so I hope so, but it's quite a big undertaking.
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Post by: Theophony
Amazing work. Thought the hanger was a photo for inspiration at first . Love all the bits from different manufacturers in the shelves.
Has a very District 9 feel to me.
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Post by: The Riddle of Steel
This blog is utterly amazing. I just read every post start to finish and I’m blown away. My jaw is still hanging open. There were several times that I thought you were posting a photograph of a real world object to use as inspiration only to realize it is your model! I can’t compliment you enough. This is some of the best stuff I have ever seen on dakka.
I hope someday you will show us photos of the fully completed Junktown all together.
-Rids
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Post by: Wirecat
Don't let flattery get You on that hangar, Clanmac! It is good, sure - but there is no way the floor can be that pristine! This is what gives out the toy-not-real - absence of multi-colored pools and streaks all across the floor, especially under the broken roof and by the door. Otherwise, as I've said earlier - You have a great eye and taste for dirt and chipping (and rust) - just enough to make it believable while still keeping the whole thing mad and everboardly MAD-maxy. Thank You!
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Just incredible mate - an endless source of inspiration (and jealousy). Can't wait to see what you churn out next!
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Weird... our city recently has gotten quite a lot of graffiti in least accessible spaces, like along the roofs, on balconies and such. Usually they are at about eye or shoulder height of the average person with below average intelligence... But the waiting room is great, such lively and lovely clutter! Thanks for inspiration (and a chuckle)!
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Post by: Fifty
Wow, that is super impressive. I hope I can one day make a scene like that, with the weathering, and the realism and the grittiness.
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Post by: Meer_Cat
Unbelievable amounts of realistic detail- this Junktown you have going on almost has more reality than many actual places I've been- a reason for everything going on, nothing just 'tossed in' to look cluttered. I had to laugh seeing all the boxes, tarps, parts, etc on top of the shipping containers and other 'buildings': for big inspections of our motor pool in the Army, we always got drafted to help the mechanics hide things in high, out of the way places; no good motor sergeant _ever_ had strictly what was on the TO&E and stockage lists. Well done!
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Post by: The Riddle of Steel
Incredible, as always. This is some of the best hobby stuff I have seen anywhere. The realism is impressive.
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Post by: Wirecat
Wow indeed! A piece of modeling art in and of itself, no game attached. Congratulations!
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Post by: King Thor
Incredible weathering work, the photo backdrops in particular helps to sell how realistic these look!
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Post by: monkeytroll
Phenomenal stuff as always. It's a real pleasure looking at your work. Big fan of the SHADO-mobile rusting away under all the junk.
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King Thor wrote:Incredible weathering work, the photo backdrops in particular helps to sell how realistic these look!
Thanks King Thor - it's actually my back garden. Seems to make for a great post apocalyptic backdrop. I think that's a good thing?
monkeytroll wrote:Phenomenal stuff as always. It's a real pleasure looking at your work. Big fan of the SHADO-mobile rusting away under all the junk.
Cheers Monkey Troll. That one is actually a Matchbox Battle Kings Rocket Launcher, although they do look similar. Just love using die-casts for this kind of stuff.
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Post by: monkeytroll
Ahh, of course it is. The one where the sides fold open to reveal the spring powered launcher. Excellent work still
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Post by: Meer_Cat
Frankly, it is big, it is clever and I'm glad you've done it. This piece is so crammed full of details that- whilst each one individually may be of little comment beyond the high technical skill of execution- cumulatively it is impossible for the eye to take it all in. Every time I look there is something new I hadn't singled out to make note of.
Extremely well done.
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