Box models in 15mm scale

[gilius]

So it seems that working on the skiff model inspired me to spend more time with papercraft. There are lots of "box models" to be found on the internet -- not sure about the proper name but I am referring to the human figures built with boxes, usually with exagerated heads. Anyway, today I made a few figures for a village militia based on this technique, for 15mm scale. Here is a picture of the test build:



Following the build, I have already changed the "lid" of the head to close on the figure's back, so that if something goes wrong (i.e. the figure with the large black marker line to cover the mistake) it does not become so apparent.

I intend to add a few more options, for axes, maces and dual-wielding, and also make an invading force of orcs or something. The idea is to play Swordplay 3.1 with them. When everything is completed, I will post the files here.

[wildagreenbough]

That's certainly an interesting idea gilius. Reminds me in a way of playing using Lego minifigs which is a lot of fun to do.

[Vermin King]

If you need some fill-in figures and props, see cardboard-warriors.proboards.com/thread/4130/complete-mini-dungeon-adventure-game

[gilius]

Jul 7, 2014 7:22:32 GMT -9 Vermin King said:

If you need some fill-in figures and props, see cardboard-warriors.proboards.com/thread/4130/complete-mini-dungeon-adventure-game

VK these are excellent! I guess I missed that thread when you posted about those minis. It is interesting to see that I used a different solution for the format of the figures. Although in the end, his idea for the legs allows for more variety...

[Vermin King]

I'd be interested in hearing your opinion on his rule set, too

[gilius]

Jul 7, 2014 9:51:38 GMT -9 Vermin King said:

I'd be interested in hearing your opinion on his rule set, too

I have finished reading the rules, still need to try a playtest (maybe in RPTools) but they seem interesting. There are a few points that need clarification (is the potion limit 1 per hero per round or 1 per round in total? Does the "critical" rule apply to melee and ranged or only to ranged?) but none that prevents play. I like the provided "A. I. behavior" given to monsters so that solo play is possible. The different features of each weapon type are also nice. For a first solo playtest I would try to use an Orc Thief armed with a spear and a Human Ranger with a crossbow...

[gilius]

Here is the complete kit for the city militia.

In PNG form, ready to print (drawing area should fit in either Letter or A4 sheets):
drive.google.com/file/d/0B2fMfkEgwxcbcTNOeExWdG56VGc/edit?usp=sharing

And also the SVG file for Inkscape:
drive.google.com/file/d/0B2fMfkEgwxcbUWxMbWpkWTh6LWM/edit?usp=sharing

Now I will work on the orc invaders...

[Vermin King]

For building at this scale, do you use cardstock or just heavy printer paper?

[gilius]

Jul 16, 2014 12:15:29 GMT -9 Vermin King said:

For building at this scale, do you use cardstock or just heavy printer paper?

Regular or heavy printer paper. I find that cardstock makes them much harder to build.

[gilius]

And here is the kit for the orc invaders:

PNG: drive.google.com/file/d/0B2fMfkEgwxcbS05xa2xiXzFvVjg/edit?usp=sharing

SVG: drive.google.com/file/d/0B2fMfkEgwxcbbENkdFB5ejdCcGM/edit?usp=sharing

Now I have to get back to the desert skiff

[squirmydad]

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