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Really cool terrain; too bad my local GW can't (or rather wont) make anything this cool.

the roof looks even better mate, those sandbags are cool.
The chemical plant is huge , like the scale of things , loving where your minds at for this project . But i have a critique , i think the pipe that is comming out of the facility would look better if it where joined to the building in a more secure way. like a big washer or something similar, at the moment it look a bit like a washing machine outlet pipe , which isnt a bad thing , for a more post apoc style city , but looks a little loose for your sombre city of death . did you use textures pray paint on the towers ? looks very good matey.

The sandbags are perfect. It just seemed too...open, ya know?

The sandbags tie it all together really well, it looks like it's really been used as a defensive possition now, rather than just being a gun on top of a church. Love it

Yep, the sandbags are bringing it together nicely, good job.

l33tninj4 wrote:Really cool terrain; too bad my local GW can't (or rather wont) make anything this cool.

That is why I built my own that and at my house it is invite only Thanks for the compliment

neil101 wrote:the roof looks even better mate, those sandbags are cool.
The chemical plant is huge , like the scale of things , loving where your minds at for this project . But i have a critique , i think the pipe that is comming out of the facility would look better if it where joined to the building in a more secure way. like a big washer or something similar, at the moment it look a bit like a washing machine outlet pipe , which isnt a bad thing , for a more post apoc style city , but looks a little loose for your sombre city of death . did you use textures pray paint on the towers ? looks very good matey.

Thanks Neil I am loving it too! I did use a rough coat spray on the silo As far as the hanging tube I agree and may have some grating that will work perfect, good call as always Neil

DarkStarSabre wrote:The sandbags are perfect. It just seemed too...open, ya know?

My thoughts exactly, thanks for the comment

Gorechild wrote:The sandbags tie it all together really well, it looks like it's really been used as a defensive possition now, rather than just being a gun on top of a church. Love it

The defense of Imperial Planet 14-751-40000 aka New Ceres is going poorly Thanks for the comment!

monkeytroll wrote:Yep, the sandbags are bringing it together nicely, good job.

Thanks again for the comment!





Also guys if you all could take a minute and check out the guy who made the sandbags site I would really appreciate it
http://terranscapes.com/
He is running a small terrain making company that makes amazing terrain for a fair price and more important he is a great guy I am not a partner of his in any way but he is so good at what he does it would be a crime to not tell you guys. Have a peek and I guarantee you will not regret it




As for me all of my money is being tied up in lawyer fees from a bs lawsuit, so NO NEW PROJECTS in the immediate future . The good news is I can finish some of my older pieces as well as start writing some fluff about what led up to the destruction of the cities on the Planet New Ceres

Thanks as always stopping by and for your input Even with my life seeming upside down I can always count on Dakka and you guys to distract me even if only for a short time. With a hearty THANK YOU please keep the comments coming

Mike

That is why I built my own that and at my house it is invite only Thanks for the compliment

...if I get plenty of money, can I come visit?

^_^

Good luck with everything...and if you aren't starting any new projects....maybe you can dazzle us with your army or something >.>

j3r03n wrote:

That is why I built my own that and at my house it is invite only Thanks for the compliment

...if I get plenty of money, can I come visit?

^_^

Good luck with everything...and if you aren't starting any new projects....maybe you can dazzle us with your army or something >.>

Thanks buddy , and sure you can come over when ever you want... just call first

I would...if you give me your number (I wouldnt before you know it I actually call and chat your ears off).

Anyways what's been going on in your part of the world, you doing alright? I just realized today that I started a new army two months ago and ended up doing three at the moment. A conversion army, a regular IG army, and some Space Marines due to random stuff laying about. I reckon the same principle would work for making scenery as well...and I do have a ton of materials laying about I freed from work.

Small update... we are magnetized!

Here are a few pictures. Magnets are pretty fun to work with and not as difficult as I thought. Try it out if you have been hesitant, trust me it is worth it.

Thanks as always gang ,
Mike

Primed and ready for its first basecoat!

Stay tuned...

Certainly looks imposing. Especially as my stereo kicked out Danny Elfman's Batman theme as I clicked to this page

monkeytroll wrote:Certainly looks imposing. Especially as my stereo kicked out Danny Elfman's Batman theme as I clicked to this page

Hahaha thanks buddy! I will include a batmobile next picture... well at least a black chimera

Keep the comments coming,
Mike

Are the magnets for ease of movement, or ease of play? Or both? Looks great btw!

Very cool Marty, it looks like a usable building as opposed to the usual hollow ruins... me likey!

Love the size of the Chemical storage. You could have green stuffed the sand bags so easy, even I've done it.

Yowser. I'm just building some terrain for a game tomorrow, and I'm impressed, cowed and dazzled in equal measure.

Very cool. It makes a nice silhouette.

Thanks for all the comments and support!

Whalemusic they magnets are for ease of play and to add more rigidity to the structure.

First layer of dry brushing tomorrow, stay tuned!


Mike

I am stuck to this thread like a rare earth magnet i havent used magnets before , but i have being wondering about them , might give it a try matey, are they pricy?

neil101 wrote:I am stuck to this thread like a rare earth magnet i havent used magnets before , but i have being wondering about them , might give it a try matey, are they pricy?

Thanks Neil. I am a big fan of your thread as well, even though I don't comment as much as I should. Anyway if only you lived closer so we could have the "Ultimate Grim Dark City Of Super Death and Doom" but at least we have our threads.

As far as the magnets they were $10us or $6uk. Pretty cheap considering it had 25 in the pack. The first time you here the click of two pieces snapping together you will be hooked. I plan on using them when ever it makes sense.

Thanks for the comment and do to insomnia last night I managed to get the first of seven dry brush coats on! Pics forth coming so stay tuned!

Mike

Cheers matey , will have a nosey around . I think if you me and paranoia agent built a city it would be truly epic , bagsy doing the sewars though you do the towers and paranoia can do the streets

Look forward to seeing your paint work mate.

The cathedral is looking fantastic !

I love the AA gun on the roof adds a lot of character to the building.

And Neil that's an awesome idea I shotgun building the landing pad !

Here you go!

First pic is one drybush layer of gray.

The rest are four layers of brushing from gray to white. The next layer will be red!

Let me know what you think,
Mike

Looking spiffy

SilverMK2 wrote:Looking spiffy

Thanks Silver short and sweet!

Oh by the way I am going to be using Coteaz as the statue for the city fountain I will have some pics up soon.

Mike

Time for paint

looks good mike

Fountain is done! Love it!

First coat of red it looks kind of pink so I am going to do another coat of medium gray. After it is done I will have some pics!

Man that's looking good! a great visual for myself who's actually painting some buildings when i get home from night shift today! very inspirational blog dude! thanks!


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