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Post by lightning on Oct 11, 2017 7:50:50 GMT -9
I am glad you have some (Lego) help on this model. Best coworkers in the house!
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Post by lightning on Oct 11, 2017 5:25:33 GMT -9
A little update on the the bell tower I am working on. Made new foundations for the new size (holding a 4x4" building with 1" border around).
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Post by lightning on Oct 10, 2017 6:05:08 GMT -9
That was my idea too... but I was going to simply use them as is after resizing, and not wrap them around a pole. Things to think about... The minifig file has a sleightly different height/width ratio (it was tailor made to Alfonsos needs) and of course you can also use them without wrapping around the pole. But I designed them that you could also do the wrapping. So best of both worlds hopefully
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Post by lightning on Oct 9, 2017 22:23:51 GMT -9
Alfonso from the Facebook group "Feudal Japanese Miniature Wargaming" asked me if I could make smaller Sashimono flags for use with miniatures ... and I did! Today he showed me how he is using them.
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Post by lightning on Oct 6, 2017 8:45:26 GMT -9
Getting ready for a bell tower. Here's a little WIP of a bonsho bell I am working on.
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Post by lightning on Oct 2, 2017 6:34:09 GMT -9
Kind of strapped on time here. How long do you estimate the build time? And when would you want a build report? I am guessing 1-2 hours. Depends on how fast you cut :-) Feedback within a week would be nice.
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Post by lightning on Oct 1, 2017 23:30:28 GMT -9
I have finished the conversion of the big boat to a 15mm version. No split parts now :-) Anyone interested in test building this?
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Post by lightning on Sept 25, 2017 10:25:42 GMT -9
Got the set updated with cut files today!
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Post by lightning on Sept 21, 2017 6:32:07 GMT -9
That's fine because I use Firefox too. Thanks alot!
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Post by lightning on Sept 21, 2017 4:37:20 GMT -9
Oh nooo! I cannot see Toms images! Wasn't there a addon one could install to make them visible again? As you can guess, I have started working on castle foundation concepts again. Here are a couple of renders, where I tried out modules I would need. First, different split sizes for the modules. The one in the back is with basic 4x4" grid and some parts to fill up. The other has better sized modules and therefore needs less of them. If the design is easy enough I can probably make "all possible" variations. Paper is patient! It will also depend on how I can make the texture connect. Second, tried a little castle setup and how foundations would connect to the buildings and walls. The gaps are on purpose to better visualize the modules. Also you can see a couple of connections I need to figure out where the slanted foundation wall meets the straight walls. Also will need to revisit the gate house modules. Once I have figured this all out, then comes the hard part, to test if this is a) buildable, b) strong enough and c) still looks good! If you have ideas or feedback, don't be shy :-)
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Post by lightning on Sept 6, 2017 5:53:40 GMT -9
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Post by lightning on Sept 6, 2017 5:52:26 GMT -9
Man these dinos are just great fun!!!
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Post by lightning on Sept 4, 2017 20:30:02 GMT -9
Is there room on one of the pages to have extras of those rope coils? I can't help but think that the ropes would be visually enhanced if they stuck up aboe the deck by just a single layer. Your riggning looks very good, though I am no expert They are optional to print directly on deck or make your coil tokens.
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Post by lightning on Sept 4, 2017 4:49:04 GMT -9
Release will be in the next couple of days. I am finishing the instructions and starting the sale page ... and I tried to rig the sail version of the sekibune. How do you like it? Even roped the grappling hooks! And don't these two from do-I-have-to-say-his-name look fitting? I can almost hear them banter and argue
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Post by lightning on Sept 2, 2017 4:54:41 GMT -9
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Post by lightning on Sept 1, 2017 9:47:42 GMT -9
Haha, it's raining outside and I have not yet taken them out. So they'll float right into the garbage now!
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Post by lightning on Sept 1, 2017 8:33:11 GMT -9
Is the forward bracket for a second mast? I have not seen them with more than one mast. The mast holders are just to hold the one mast when in lying position. What goes in the little circles up front? They are (optional) ropes! Nice and neat curled up in this spiral fashion.
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Post by lightning on Sept 1, 2017 7:20:57 GMT -9
Wonderful! Love the scene :-)
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Post by lightning on Sept 1, 2017 7:12:54 GMT -9
Love it!
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Post by lightning on Sept 1, 2017 7:10:33 GMT -9
I think I am pretty much done. The last things I added are the grappling hooks and texturing the sail.
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Post by lightning on Aug 29, 2017 20:27:33 GMT -9
Hehe, it'll be soon. I am starting to get rid of all the prototypes, so it can't be long.
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Post by lightning on Aug 28, 2017 22:27:21 GMT -9
For the medium boats before I just glued the flags in. But (obviously, what was I thinking!) this lead to problems when storing them. For the big boat I wanted to be able to change the flags. Either because the wind might be coming from the back or I want to change the clan altogether. So I made the changeable flag holders this time. Now I can insert and remove the as needed!
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Post by lightning on Aug 27, 2017 8:57:40 GMT -9
Some variation and weathering for the sekibune (pointed bow) version... If one wants to, the deck parts can be taken off. I have not done a flat-fold layer for the super structure, but I think it could be done. Not sure if one would need some rubber band inside to hold it better together ... I glued it and I just use it to store my stuff in the box :-)
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Post by lightning on Aug 24, 2017 8:33:15 GMT -9
Pointed bow version done! The riders of Rohan have left their horses to join the Samurai on board
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Post by lightning on Aug 20, 2017 9:07:32 GMT -9
It's a beautiful original to start with :-)
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Post by lightning on Aug 19, 2017 22:41:43 GMT -9
Have been away in the mountains for a few days so I missed the mast discussion :-) Here are my latest WIP pics You can take the big blocks apart ... Actually you can also take the smaller bits apart too. I have glued the hut and the mast holders on in this assembly but here I take the mast out. Here I have inserted the mast in "sailing position". Unfortunately I have not found any good pics showing details on the sail or rigging. And I am guessing for gaming this should be fine enough. But if I ever find more details I can always update with sail pages... After lots of far too complicated constructions for the underside of the deck I ended up with this. The mast holders could be just inserted into their slots and are held in position/depth with these "bags". The stairs and house could also be made removeable if one wants that. The two stabilizers going from bow to stern help to keep the curving of the deck in place. I am enjoying the boat building very much and am definitely looking forward to do a wako pirate ship and then some chinese junk ships too later! I think there is more detail available for the junks :-)
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Post by lightning on Aug 15, 2017 20:53:30 GMT -9
That looks like so much fun! I should finish my Junk so our ships can fight it out. I am getting so many requests for Chinese Junks. So if you don't finish yours I might give it a try! What a lovely model!!!
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Post by lightning on Aug 9, 2017 0:06:59 GMT -9
Completed the adaptations to the big ships geometry and redid the unfold. I then started the texturing of the hull section and worked on a more serious unfold for the super structure. I extended the stern section (compare to the original left) as I was told that the rudder was covered. The easy version will have the rear just textured. The detailed will have the dark section cutout and you can then see the inside and the rudder. This what the textured easy version looks like. And here is a fleet overview with the white build of the superstructure!!! Should be enough space for lots of samurai! Also the small versions are done :-)
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Post by lightning on Aug 5, 2017 20:06:20 GMT -9
Oh do I see a lovely Samurai chick? :-)
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Post by lightning on Aug 3, 2017 19:45:48 GMT -9
Thanks marzman, it will be a while as I am just starting to tackle the big boats. Right now I am adapting the stern section to the feedback I have received. But I hope to have textured teasers soon
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