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Update time, I must say it was nice to have some time off (working for a Swiss guy, so not really) now I'm getting back into my work, now I need a little paint and to let the gloss medium dry before I finish the drainpipes.



Heres the dirt.



Since this is 40K...



Bushes and the still wet pond.



I also playtested it a little yesterday and its a mean bugger, let me tell you, need to figure out the rules still.

I figured fans or windmills or something could count as air.

LOL Swiss guys don't know the meaning of "work"

 dsteingass wrote:
LOL Swiss guys don't know the meaning of "work"

His nickname is "The Slave Driver"... Just saying, it was good exercise though, got some new muscles and all that.

Good work on the entry, loving the vibe it is giving.

Well thought I might put up a WIP....

Hi all!! I' sorry but real life stuff keeps me away from the hobby. I study hard for a certification and also want to steal some time in order to get married!
excellent works so far! I'll watch from afar...

Really like the colours on there Camkierhi.

Done a little work sticking stuff together for my entry - got a way to go but there are parts of the entry that I think are done.

Finally managed to get something resembling an update. Total lack of any recent progress is due to Uni work. I've got the rest of the models assembled and started on forming the base and layout. I'll continue developing the base and have a better update up tomorrow.
As far as the layout I'm pretty much set but I'm slightly unsure if it seems too busy. Considering possibly removing a Dryad, most likely the one in the bottom corner. Any thoughts on this?



Close ups of the mini confrontations:

Love the invention and interpretation gang!

Is it too late to enter this? If not, can I enter a series of themed terrain? I think the collection I'm building for my new 40k table might fit the theme.

Never too late. Upto the guys if multi part entries ok. But I have no bother.

Ok, I'm going for it, without the multi-part thing. It'll just be one piece - I've sussed out how to get all the elements into my current piece.

Started this a couple of weeks ago. Wanted a centrepiece for my 40k table. Started with a thin cut of mdf, and built a frame out of foam core. Built up the slope with foam core off cuts. The arch is an old aquarium decoration.


Bulked it up with paper mâché (it's a big piece, and I didn't want to put my back out every time I moved it.) then used an old tub of tile grout as a spackle.


I was a bit hasty drying it out on a radiator, and the ply warped, so I had to build up the edges with wood filler, then sanded and gritted the piece all over. I added more columns to make the structure larger.



I've done a little more tonight, but not worth taking any pics yet.

Great start, welcome aboard.

Long overdue WIP pics.

Update time!


water (it will need a couple of days to clear up)


and a smouldering flamer tank, my sad excuse for fire.


Now I need to work on the interior and finish up the bolters, then I'm done, I tried using it in a game and got wiped out by it I see why bastions sell now, thats all I'll say...

As my idea still only exists in my sketchbook, I am going to have to drop out of this round. I will still build the piece eventually though! Hopefully I'll be able to join in on another round of competition. Good luck to the rest of you!

Excellent progress all

Really liking the different takes on the theme, too.

Welcome Eggs, glad you decided to join

Keep them coming!

Realily looking forward top judging - this is going to be hard fought!

@eggs- you can always glue shims to the underside to level things, then add filler. You'll use less filler this way. Tile grout, yep. The kind with sand and without. Amazingly durable stuff, even when spread over that white styrofoam.

@mad_eddy whay are you using for a water effect? nice looking piece.

Some great stuff. Saddens me that I have not had any time to do anything. But at least I can cheerlead a bit. That is fun too.

All done now. Just need to take some decent photos (but not to post here )

My entry looks like iy is about a tenth the size of everyone elses... still... it is the nail you hit, not the size of the hammer

This is definately one of those things where size does NOT matter.

So come on then, how many we got here, lets see some final-ish WIP, time is ticking people.

I have a super idea but working with Swedens largest gaming convenction the months up to now and still working with evaluation has stolen ALL my time :( I really like the theme and I will build it, but I don't know when...

 Red Harvest wrote:
@eggs- you can always glue shims to the underside to level things, then add filler. You'll use less filler this way. Tile grout, yep. The kind with sand and without. Amazingly durable stuff, even when spread over that white styrofoam.

@mad_eddy whay are you using for a water effect? nice looking piece.

Some great stuff. Saddens me that I have not had any time to do anything. But at least I can cheerlead a bit. That is fun too.

Woodland Scenics Water Effects and a piece of plastic bag - I plan on more water soon, it comes in a big bottle and is very handy...

Hey guys, I made progress!

This is sort of boring, not really what you'd expect in a military bunker...


So I added duckboards/traction plates...




And a door in that side passage, could be handy for scenario games...



Unfortunately my water is still a little milky but its getting better, slowly.


Anyhow thats all for now, I might ad some more to the inside, but its pretty cramped in games as it is so maybe not I was fiddling with electric lights but those can go in later, I can't find my battery holders, two of the three lights and it takes two months for the resistors to ship so its probably not going to happen ah well such is life, I'll do some weathering and then she's done (for now

Looking great, like the flooring idea, and that water is spectacular.

 Camkierhi wrote:
Looking great, like the flooring idea, and that water is spectacular.

Thanks, I could do a tutorial if you guys want, that Water Effects stuff is a lot or fun to play with...

I'd be interested, you said you used a plastic bag? That sounds like thinking outside of the box...you caught my attention even then...

Better late than never, my WIPs. 'Spose I should get to painting...