Space Hulk 'A Slow Burn'

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**Brother SRM**

If this looks anything like those "earlier project" pictures, this is gonna rule. All I know is that I want to play on this board, like yesterday.

**Sveamore**

Big H: "...box of frogs..." that's pretty funny, I have no idea what it means but I still found it funny.

Brother SRM: Once complete my Space Hulk will look incredibly rusted & old.

Completed airlock, this was a first attempt & while I am happy with it, it does need tweaking. The doors actually slide in/out too.

**Big H**

Thats the point !!
Seriously , you never heard of "mad as a box of frogs " ? Crikey.

Mate , you've inspired me back on to my Space Hulk soon as I get chance , I got some hirst arts bits a while back from ebay , best put them to some use !

**Sveamore**

...have you got any pictures of your Space Hulk? I'd really like to see them if you do...And nope, never heard of a box of frogs, In Australia it's "spat the dummy" (pacifier)

**Big H**

Hi mate , I'm afraid at the minute I'm working away from home and won't be back till Aug. but in essence I "found" a ton of wooden trays all about 100mm deep x 600mm long x 450mm wide.

I'm using my overly full bitz box and some Hirst Arts stuff to build rooms inside the box's which I then intend to connect initially with the Space Hulk card corridors until I build some in 3D.

Being inside the trays I'm hoping they'll store easily with too much falling out and be fairly protected.

Ref. Frogs . What about " Mad as the ship's cat" for mad things or "..its like herding cats " for something difficult ?

**Sveamore**

Big H: It sounds really interesting not to mention practical, as for the sayings well not the 1st but I have heard the second one:-)

Airlock door (with gaps)

**Sveamore**

Getting very 'maze' like, that's not necessarily a bad thing, however, it can be a little difficult for the eye when built in 3D. The 1st photo gives you a good perspective of the width, as always please forgive the gaps.

**Sveamore**

Another quick update, this time a splash of colour. Sorry if they appear a little out of focus as I run a programme that sacrifices a little quality when posting photo's for convenience, originals are sharp & clear.

**nerdfest09**

Oh MAH GAAAAHD! I am totally along for this ride! looks absolutely impressive so far, even contemplating the start of this project would have been a huge step but you are well on the way and it's simply beautiful! I will follow this with anticipation as you go!

**Sveamore**

nerdfest09: Thanks.
Now a little atmosphere having been taken in the afternoon sun. Next post will be the final version of the airlock configuration and some cross bracketing.

**Sveamore**

...almost forgot, I have been working on some wall signs for my Space Hulk, so I thought I'd share what I have managed to complete so far, still lots to do though.

**nerdfest09**

Nicely done dude! I am planning my own home built board as we speak thanks to some inspiration from your thread and Panics version too! the signs are a great touch, have you thought about getting very tricky? perhaps printing the designs on clear acetate and either using them to fill a hole in a wall like a window or even using a small l.e.d to light them from behind as if a monitor or info screen?

**Big H**

nerdfest09 wrote:
Nicely done dude! I am planning my own home built board as we speak thanks to some inspiration from your thread and Panics version too! the signs are a great touch, have you thought about getting very tricky? perhaps printing the designs on clear acetate and either using them to fill a hole in a wall like a window or even using a small l.e.d to light them from behind as if a monitor or info screen?

Thats a very good idea , tricky to do but LED's in that layout would be beyond cool !!

I stole your wall signs for my humble attempt .......!

**Falhurk**

Awesome to see some Hirst stuff around these boards. Keep up the good work!

Also.. I guess I should bust out my molds...

**Sveamore**

Big H: Glad I could be of some help.

Falhurk: I am a big fan of Hirst Arts (it obviously kinda shows:-) My molds get used a lot! How many do you have?

**Sveamore**

As promised here then are some of the cross supports. I have also been working on some new numbers.

**Falhurk**

Heya, I actually have 12 of them, though only one sci-fi one (the station builder) which I actually haven't used.

I started with Hirstarts back when the Octagon Tower mold first came out (around 1999 I think). I don't actually have anything I built previously anymore but am intent on building some terrain for when my tablescapes tabletop gets here.

I will be getting the Schematic Pyramid mold along with the corrisponding floor mold pretty soon (maybe duplicates, I'm not sure yet). This way I can make some kickass necron terrain for my new Necron army!!

This is a pretty awesome hulk project though.

Also, shameless plug, come see my necron project, I'm keen on getting feedback!

**Sveamore**

Falhurk: Thanks for the reply, I posted and answered on your thread too.

The plastic containers coming into view denotes that I am closing in on the edge of the table. That means 7 feet later. Also a photo showing some pieces being prepared as masters for a mold, after a lot of trial and error I am happy with this layout.

**Sveamore**

Progress continues.

**nerdfest09**

Coming along very nicely! as it stands how far are you away from having it all cast? and where oh where will you keep it? :-) I'd say my place would be a good idea?

**Sveamore**

...that's pretty hard to say, I guess I'm looking at a further couple of months, plus. To answer your other question: I have a dedicated hobby room to keep it in so no problems there.

**Sveamore**

The painting finally starts after a long hiatus, the focus is on completing the first four sections that are five tiles long. Sorry about the crappy photo's, I'm stuck using my phone camera for now.