Shrine of Aquila... Port of call 4ground Terrain

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**SilverMK2**

I see your city as somewhere that has been abandoned for some time as the fighting rolls around it. Almost an oasis in the war - the people have fled, the odd shell has missed its target and blown a hole in something.

Now the tides of war have shifted, and the overgrown, rusted streets once again reverberate to the sounds of life as soldiers scrabble through cover and tanks rumble through the streets.

So, I would be all for some vines.

**neil101**

statue looks top , like the rust effects you have added.

**Lord Kaesar II**

But vines would really only be appropriate if it's a tropical/ invasive species area... only big potential problem I see there. But yes, the statue is done quite nicely as is, so whatever you pick might work.

**Lennysmash**

Lord Kaesar II wrote:But vines would really only be appropriate if it's a tropical/ invasive species area... only big potential problem I see there. But yes, the statue is done quite nicely as is, so whatever you pick might work.

I think people are referring more to vines like Ivy rather than any tropical deathworld creeping vines.

**madmartykmf**

More of this fellas

So I am thinking more of this

I am sorry for any confusion, moss/ivy

Thanks Lennysmash for clarifying this!

As always thanks for the comments and keep um coming,

Mike

**Lennysmash**

A quick 'how to' or rather 'Do you' question Mike. When you construct a tower using the CoD pieces do you add in a floor to each level and if so, how?

I ask because I'm making a towered piece atm but when all of the pieces are put together the hole is too small to fit a flooring tile in.

**madmartykmf**

Lennysmash wrote:A quick 'how to' or rather 'Do you' question Mike. When you construct a tower using the CoD pieces do you add in a floor to each level and if so, how?

I ask because I'm making a towered piece atm but when all of the pieces are put together the hole is too small to fit a flooring tile in. [/quote

I use movement trays as flooring, as well as the standard floor in the COD kit. Given your building it will make more sense to use GW movement trays and cut them to the proper size. The COD flooring is very thick and beveled, thus making a multi-teir building harder to put together. Build one level/floor wall section at a time and top each floor/level with the cut to fit movement tray. Since it is thinner you will have no problem fitting each floor/level together. I would how ever test fit each floor/level before gluing, use some blue tact to keep each piece together. You can see it a little bit in this picture

The wall sections were assembled and a cut to fit tray was glued on top. You of course would cut yours smaller to fit inside the lip of each wall. You could always simply cut it to fit the top of the wall leaving no over hang. Leaving no over hang and cutting it flush would also make the structure more level and easier to build. The only issue is I believe it would leave a pretty nasty gap. Your choice

Most of all remember that any mistakes you make can be fixed very easily with debris , banners, ivy, and just over all battle damage Hope this helps you out.

Movement tray http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440151a&prodId=prod1095472

You get two in a package

Mike

**Lennysmash**

Cool thanks Mike. The edges to those movement trays would make pretty decent curb stones don't you think?

Also are they Hirst arts pieces you have used for the slurry pool? I remember seeing the original build but cannot for the life of me remember the page to check it out.

Hmm perhaps a contents would be a good addition to the first page,

**madmartykmf**

Lennysmash wrote:Cool thanks Mike. The edges to those movement trays would make pretty decent curb stones don't you think?

Also are they Hirst arts pieces you have used for the slurry pool? I remember seeing the original build but cannot for the life of me remember the page to check it out.

Hmm perhaps a contents would be a good addition to the first page,

I choose the movement trays as bases for that simple fact

The edges to those movement trays would make pretty decent curb stones don't you think?

I though man those look like city blocks!

Also I don't think I want to do a table of content

So you could always just ask where I got it

http://armorcast.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=120_144&products_id=1081

Great company called Armorcast

Thanks as always for the comment and support,
Mike

**Lennysmash**

madmartykmf wrote:Also I don't think I want to do a table of content So you could always just ask where I got it
Mike

Haha

, fair enough. Thanks again for the help.

**madmartykmf**

Guys I need your help

I want to make roads for my city and have no earthly idea where to start. I kind of like the GW Urban Roads but they don't make them anymore

Anyone ever make roads for the table? I am open for some suggestions.

As always thanks for the comments and support, please keep um coming

Mike

GW site so you can see the Urban Roads http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1095503

**SilverMK2**

Get some stiff card, cut to size, coat with PVA, add fine sand, allow to dry, paint black, drybrush grey, paint lines and markings in your choice of colours

You could add sidewalks using thicker sections of card.

**Vitruvian XVII**

Maybe check out S6 Engineering?

http://www.s6engineering.co.uk/

They make some nice roads.

Otherwise, mdf base, sandpaper, black paint and white markings!!

**SilverMK2**

Yes, my suggestion would work much better using thin sections of wood rather than card - less likely to be damaged/curl/etc

**madmartykmf**

Vitruvian XVII wrote:Maybe check out S6 Engineering?

http://www.s6engineering.co.uk/

They make some nice roads.

Otherwise, mdf base, sandpaper, black paint and white markings!!

Holy gak

Thanks for the link, I will be ordering some of these if Mike from Terranscapes can't come through.

Mike

**SilverMK2**

I gave the link to that site via a dakka banner link on (I think) the previous page when talking about his canal system - visit them through that to help keep legoburner in Flames of War models

**madmartykmf**

SilverMK2 wrote:I gave the link to that site via a dakka banner link on (I think) the previous page when talking about his canal system - visit them through that to help keep legoburner in Flames of War models

You know I do remember this company for the canal but never really looked at anything else he does some great work! Does legoburner own the a piece of them? If my guy falls through I will be ordering the starter set from him

Thanks again everybody,

Mike

**SilverMK2**

The link I gave is the banner link, which I think may generate monies per click (I know they do on many forums anyway

).

**whalemusic360**

For home made roads, I used play-do, let it dry, and painted it. Had nice texture, but took a while for it to dry. It was pretty easy to shape and smooth (with a board sprayed with cooking oil).

**madmartykmf**

whalemusic360 wrote:For home made roads, I used play-do, let it dry, and painted it. Had nice texture, but took a while for it to dry. It was pretty easy to shape and smooth (with a board sprayed with cooking oil).

Thanks for the idea Paul. Did you get the pillars I sent you?

**whalemusic360**

I did, they came in yesterday. I'm thinking of putting some marine "statues" on the top. The little round disks are perfect size.

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And thank you btw

**madmartykmf**

whalemusic360 wrote:I did, they came in yesterday. I'm thinking of putting some marine "statues" on the top. The little round disks are perfect size.

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And thank you btw

I know, if you look on the top of the pillars when I got them they had no top. I noticed that 28mm non slot bases fit perfect. Enjoy and post some pics when you get a chance.

**PDH**

Hey Mike you've been busy..... 5 pages since I've last looked in. Ace

Some of my comments may be a little late....

On the Plaza it seems the second story on the fountain was a contentious issue....ok fair enough. I still think it needs something to link the columns together like this for example

Perhaps if you made the hole in the middle bigger the roof would be less dominating.

Tanks. Nice camo scheme.

Pringle storage tank is brilliant......I might just have to get the same conversion kit.....mmmmm Texas BBQ

The sky Shield....what is going on with the doors underneath? I sound like a

with the way I phrased that question. What I meant to say was where is that door leading?

Rail Yard picture is cool. Are you going to have a working railway on your board?

Canal System - this blog is inspiring http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/316894.page ah I went further down to find you've already found it lol.

Your "farting" Guardsman is really cool. I love that camo scheme (what colours have you used?)...really looks like he is covered in dust from city fighting.

Space Marine statue looks really good

For making roads would it be cheaper to buy thick plasticard and a scribing tool. As suggested in the forge world modelling book when they built the air base.

The moss vines look good...I think you should use them sparingly though. It makes a nice addition rather than a focal point.

Phew and I think I am up to date now

Peter

**madmartykmf**

PDH wrote:Hey Mike you've been busy..... 5 pages since I've last looked in. Ace Some of my comments may be a little late....

On the Plaza it seems the second story on the fountain was a contentious issue....ok fair enough. I still think it needs something to link the columns together like this for example

Perhaps if you made the hole in the middle bigger the roof would be less dominating.

Thanks for the input! I think I am just putting this piece on the back burner for a while. I am just not feeling it right now.

Tanks. Nice camo scheme.

Thanks I am very happy with the overall look

Pringle storage tank is brilliant......I might just have to get the same conversion kit.....mmmmm Texas BBQ

I hate pringles I will send you the chips

The sky Shield....what is going on with the doors underneath? I sound like a with the way I phrased that question. What I meant to say was where is that door leading?

Under ground command center, weapons storage, Emperors bar and grille, I just thought it looked cool

Rail Yard picture is cool. Are you going to have a working railway on your board?

I wish Sadly the cost would be to high, maybe one day. The mock up for this piece should begin over the next few weeks! Stay tuned

Canal System - this blog is inspiring http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/316894.page ah I went further down to find you've already found it lol.

Thanks

Your "farting" Guardsman is really cool. I love that camo scheme (what colours have you used?)...really looks like he is covered in dust from city fighting.

Damn you SilverMK2 Thanks and it is codex gray, bleach bone, skull white and a thin black wash

Space Marine statue looks really good

Thanks, more to come on that!

For making roads would it be cheaper to buy thick plasticard and a scribing tool. As suggested in the forge world modelling book when they built the air base.

I think my guy at Terranscapes may set me up, if not I am buying S6's starter set

The moss vines look good...I think you should use them sparingly though. It makes a nice addition rather than a focal point.

Totally agree don't worry

Phew and I think I am up to date now

Peter

Thanks for all the feedback Peter, it is very much appreciated!

Mike

**SilverMK2**

madmartykmf wrote:Damn you SilverMK2

Bwahaha!

**madmartykmf**

SilverMK2 wrote:
madmartykmf wrote:Damn you SilverMK2

Bwahaha!

My Imperial Guardsmen shall hence forth be known as " The Farting 25th"

Mike

**SilverMK2**

"The Blazing Saddles"?

**madmartykmf**

What do you guys think of the candles and book? I am going to add dripping wax on this one as well

Let me know what you think

Thanks as always and keep the comments coming,

Mike

**samwellfrm**

I love the shrine idea for the statue.

**madmartykmf**

samwellfrm wrote:I love the shrine idea for the statue.

Well that makes two of us! Thanks for the comment

Mike