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Indeed it would be Welcome aboard Orka

Three weeks and a couple of hours left to go.....

Yeah, definitely going to join.

Is there anything that says the models must be physical?

Huh, finally got my diorama done, and the t-shirts are going quicker than anticipated. If I can come up with a quick enough project I may toss my hat in as well. I'll let you guys know.

Yes GrimDork, do jump in

Lovely works gentlemen. I'd love to post an update, but alas... With 3 weeks to go I should get something done.

Fango wrote:Here is about 5 inches of my 12 inch linear terrain set...a little behind the power curve. Just finished riveting it up. Two more walls yet to build and then I have to paint them!

Looking very nice! Lots of rivity goodness!

hk1x1 wrote:Loving all the entry's so far, and seeing everyone's different take on this is always interesting.

As for my entry I've managed to get a little more done by adding some railing sections.
I still have a lot to do so not sure if I'll get it finished but will do my best .

Epic work... even without the paint on this is looking very atmospheric!

Most inspiring thread. Fine work everyone!

Ahoy all....
Got some paint and ground cover on the main section of barricade.....
Still on course to finish in time! Lots of details to add....

Oh... and sat a couple of Krieg guardsmen in for a little scale...

Cheers all...

 MagosBiff90 wrote:
Ahoy all....
Got some paint and ground cover on the main section of barricade.....
Still on course to finish in time! Lots of details to add....

Oh... and sat a couple of Krieg guardsmen in for a little scale...

Cheers all...

Added here from Biffs' other thread

"Take cover!" the sgt yelled as the patrol he lead ran into opposition fire-power, several took position behind a wall from an old building, rather what was left of it, mixed with some metal trash and spikes, as long as it stopped the enemy rifle fire hitting them, who cared what it looked like? solid cover was always welcomed by a guardsman caught in a fire-fight like this.

Anvil - Sorry, missed your post earlier. I'm looking for physical models rather than digital renders if that's what you're asking.
A hologrammatic fence that was projected from a base plate would be more than acceptable though - and if you can build one in three weeks then you have more than talent my friend

I may attempt that. Clear plastic and ink washes can work wonders, you know.

Though I'm disappointed by the disallowing of renders- considering I'm in line for a 3d printer next month. Eh. Doesn't mean I can't design on the computer!

Anvildude wrote:
I may attempt that. Clear plastic and ink washes can work wonders, you know.

Though I'm disappointed by the disallowing of renders- considering I'm in line for a 3d printer next month. Eh. Doesn't mean I can't design on the computer!

I like the sound of the clear plastic holo fence idea, that would be so cool if one could pull it off right...

I still like the idea of the invisible laser fence, set up two fence posts on the field with 'warning laser fence' clearly labeled on them. Dare eachother to cross Of course whatever does is instantly vaporized but still.

Without substance though, doesn't really do much for the competition

I can understand your disappointment Anvildude, my reasoning was twofold. Firstly my goal when setting the theme of this comp was to encourge the expansion of people's actual terrain collection, and secondly I personally would struggle to score a render against my judging criteria.
Do look forward to seeing what you accomplish with your printer though, the future's looking real interesting for modellers at the moment.

Grim - that would work well as a dio though

No! No more dios for awhile! They always end up consuming my hobby process and taking forever =/



Still planning some walls, just being slow about it...

I guess it's about time I start trying to catch up... fast.

Power fence on the works:



There's still time!

Cheers.

That looks nice

What did you do for the glowing bars/lasers? Is it some neon material or did you do some fancy brushwork to get the glow?

Thank you MonkeyTroll. Benefit of being military I just received a whole bunch of time off so I hope to start as soon as my minions go to bed tonight

@GrimDork: I wish I could paint something like that ! It is E.L. (electroluminescent) wire.

On and off pics:

Ahh OK I see some of the glow now on the base. That's pretty awesome I think being able to get it wired up like that is at least as impressive as doing a good paint job, this is a neat piece

Not that hard, only a little stubbornness patience and some stubbornness steady hand, nothing too different from the rest of the hobby .

Housing the wiring did require two-piece columns, which made the building a bit more complicated, but that's all:



(Pics from a previous design iteration, but the principle applies)

Reinforcing the structure to bear the tension needed to hold the wires tight (enough to look close to straight) was actually the hardest part, thus the metal struts on it.

Thanks I may have to look into that sometime. Could make some neat faux-neon signs with that stuff if it's flexible.

Ahoy all.... another WIP from me... last one before the end!

Good luck all.... cant wait to see all the awesome finished work!

Not too late to join is it?

I started thinking about it 2 weeks ago and started throwing some off cut bits and miscasts together during the week.

I may even finish it this time!

@ Magos, that is looking really cool mate

@ LT awesome I love seeing new innovations seeping in to modelling.

Never too late to enter.....well, not until after it's ended anyway

I make it about two weeks and three hours left to go. That's plenty of time for a lot of peeps.

Amazing work all of you.

And even more entries is brilliant.

Mine are a bit too close to post here, but I am still working on them.

2 weeks... I thought it was just 1 left....... Goodie goodie!

Officially withdrawing as I went out and made a 17 inch wall on a small mountain fortess, and got super far on it before realizing that it was a not only going to take more time then I have left but, it wasn't two parts violating the rules. That and I am now out of country.

Sorry all. Had a blast though and I will post pictures of it somewhere. Better luck on the next one, I hope I will be participating in it too. However, I should thank you all as it is probably going to be the best terrain piece I have ever finished. (When it eventually is.)

Good luck everyone! Excited to see the results.

Sorry to hear that Stormwall, but do keep us up to date with your finished piece. And glad it at least motivated you to get some terrain going

Some great barricades here... wish i had time to join in .. good luck to everyone.

How it look with finishing?
I see maybe half / quarter make or start something.
@Monkeytroll can you update first post?
Something like
-in progress, -finished