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Post by mproteau (Paper Realms) on May 24, 2016 10:49:54 GMT -9
Almost *too* well loved... what's your blade depth?
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Post by oldschooldm on May 24, 2016 20:14:19 GMT -9
Almost *too* well loved... what's your blade depth? I thought the same thing.
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Post by lightning on May 25, 2016 5:51:44 GMT -9
Looks that bad? But actually it's the spray on glue I use. It dries in layers and then when I cut, it comes off in small amounts again. I think I mentioned somewhere before that I thought in the beginning that my mat is having cut holes, but the mat is all fine and intact! It wont be replaced until it dies!!! Oh, and the blade depth on the cutter is set to 5 right now. I think I started with 3 but when it did not cut the heavier paper properly I worked it up to 5.
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Post by lightning on May 25, 2016 6:03:58 GMT -9
I want to stabilize the bridge railings, so that they don't bend inwards (or outwards). I am torn between these two options. I like the lower one more because it looks more elegant to me. The upper one is less effort yet does not look nice (but probably almost never seen). What do guys say?
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Post by oldschooldm on May 25, 2016 6:51:30 GMT -9
If the lower one makes it easier to hold the shape better, choose it. If not, go with easy.
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Post by Vermin King on May 25, 2016 9:48:56 GMT -9
I think most would opt for easy. Could you make the lower one available as an option?
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Post by mproteau (Paper Realms) on May 25, 2016 10:09:28 GMT -9
The upper one, if fully textured, would look pretty nice. Those supports would look like actual wood infrastructure, more than the bottom piece would. My 2¢.
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Post by lightning on May 26, 2016 2:51:20 GMT -9
I also like that the upper version resembles how it would be built only I don't like the flimsy look of it. I'll try to come up with a more 3D look ... The lower version reminds me of the long bars that would hold the ones across and it stabilizes better. Paper model muses ... I am ready for your kiss!
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Post by mproteau (Paper Realms) on May 26, 2016 4:11:18 GMT -9
As you're the designer, I support whatever route you take to get your vision out! However, I agree with the sentiment that most folks will (if they build it) go for easier. That being said, it doesn't look like you've got an "interior" texture on the bottom of the easy option... It's hard for me to tell from the picture - will the bottom be completely textured?
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Post by lightning on May 26, 2016 6:21:06 GMT -9
I usually try to texture all possibly visible faces but you have eyes as sharp as an hawk In the white build I did not bother to put the inner layer on. Here is what I have come up with. And with minis ... The red looked better on screen. I tried to replicate the bright red you often see in Japanese gardens. But I'll add a couple of color variation layers ... Also some nails would make it more interesting visually but afaik the Japanese were master craftsmen priding themselves in building without nails. Maybe an optional layer.
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Post by marzman on May 27, 2016 18:15:48 GMT -9
Now this looks awesome, maybe even use between raised roadways in a Jap-steam-pumk type setting. Can't wait for you to release them, well done.
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Post by lightning on Jun 1, 2016 3:16:20 GMT -9
Back from a little family meeting in the mountains and working on Toro lanterns. Not sure how well they will do at 15mm but at this scale they seem to work fine. These are four sided versions. I will try to make 6 and 8 sided ones too ...
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Post by lightning on Jun 2, 2016 1:35:57 GMT -9
Fixed some dimensions (the legs on the short one were too big) and then made eight sided versions of the lantern boxes. Also tried a little base for the long one. The little cap on the top of the "roof" is for the very brave. It's really small but I think it looks good. I will make a textured only cap though. For smaller scales (15mm) you would need some sort of microscope and surgery tools
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Post by lightning on Jun 3, 2016 7:35:23 GMT -9
A first try at texturing the lanterns. The stone needs to be lighter and the moss a little less prominent I think. It looks like straight from Dagobah now
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Post by Vermin King on Jun 3, 2016 8:23:58 GMT -9
just needs some raked sand, a koi pond and some ornamental trees...
I like it just the way it is
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Post by chiefasaur on Jun 3, 2016 8:33:18 GMT -9
I'm sure my opinion is far from unique, but that bridge is absolutely beautiful!
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Post by lightning on Jun 3, 2016 8:46:24 GMT -9
Thank you chiefasaur! Means a lot coming from you. I love your stuff!!! I am looking into plants actually Vermin King ... besides miniature bonsai
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Post by Vermin King on Jun 3, 2016 10:36:34 GMT -9
The ones from Facet.jp would have been great for this, only I can't find them on the site now, www.facet.jp/extra01.html or later at www.facet.jp/download.htmlMaybe you would have better success navigating their site than I had, www.facet.jp/Nevermind, I found them! facet.shop-pro.jp/?mode=f7You would have to enlarge them, but I'm sure some would work to give atmosphere. Now, I wish I could remember where I saw the sand garden tile and the koi pond
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Post by lightning on Jun 5, 2016 5:51:50 GMT -9
I was thinking about 3D trees Vermin King ! It might take me some time to finalize them, but I am working on a simple to build, modular, customizable and good looking tree system for paper modeling. But back to the lanterns. Made the 6 sided version and tried refining the texture. Much better than the first but still not what I was going for. But did learn a lot about how to handle the linking of textures in Illustrator.
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Post by lightning on Jun 9, 2016 7:02:04 GMT -9
Finished the texturing and layout for all the lanterns. I made the "openings" variable including a "light up" option! I'll show more pics but I think I am coming down with something and don't have the energy for more today
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Post by Vermin King on Jun 9, 2016 7:27:55 GMT -9
Hey, take care of yourself.
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Post by migibb on Jun 9, 2016 7:51:38 GMT -9
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Post by cowboyleland on Jun 9, 2016 12:09:33 GMT -9
+1 on getting better lightning, and when you are thinking about your trees please consider putting places for figures to stand in them. Oh, and disassemble/fold flat for storage would also be awesome.
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Post by lightning on Jun 9, 2016 19:22:09 GMT -9
cowboyleland : The tress disassemble but I have not yet thought about putting figures in them. That would only make sense for larger trees, right? @all: thanks for you wishes. My body seems to have the better arguments in this discussion Gonna stay in bed today ...
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Post by cowboyleland on Jun 9, 2016 20:27:48 GMT -9
I can't think of any reason for someone to balance at the top of a sapling. But I know whenever an encounter happens in the forest someone inevitably climbs up a tree in the hopes of hiding or dropping or shooting something down. Also, they hide in bushes. A ring shaped bush could well be more useful than a "domed" one.
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Post by lightning on Jun 13, 2016 7:43:34 GMT -9
Worked on the bridge sides today. Three sizes (small, medium and large). About the trees: I was thinking more in the direction of tabletop skirmish gaming where you need trees either just for beauty or for obstacle (hiding etc) - at least that was the way when I did that :-). For the RPG approach you obviously would want the people hiding in bushes and on trees. I think with my design it's possible as is but I want to think about this and see if I can come up with other ways to achieve that. Great feedback btw. The ring for the bushes would help with the figure to be visible for the gamers, right? A dome with detachable top could also do the trick?
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Post by lightning on Jun 15, 2016 6:03:07 GMT -9
I am wondering ... for beginners and the lazy ... do you think I should have a fill pattern for all the cut out areas with the bridges? It would kind of ruin the "true" look but make it much easier to build.
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Post by oldschooldm on Jun 15, 2016 6:17:14 GMT -9
I am wondering ... for beginners and the lazy ... do you think I should have a fill pattern for all the cut out areas with the bridges? It would kind of ruin the "true" look but make it much easier to build. Yes, several: A garden texture, Black, White, and red-embossed (as if the bridge were made of inlaid panels of wood instead of just beams)
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Post by lightning on Jun 15, 2016 9:06:13 GMT -9
I am wondering ... for beginners and the lazy ... do you think I should have a fill pattern for all the cut out areas with the bridges? It would kind of ruin the "true" look but make it much easier to build. Yes, several: A garden texture, Black, White, and red-embossed (as if the bridge were made of inlaid panels of wood instead of just beams) With garden texture you mean vegetation oldschooldm ? Panels sounds good. And also maybe some crossed pattern you often see on buildings ...
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Post by oldschooldm on Jun 15, 2016 9:40:24 GMT -9
Yes, several: A garden texture, Black, White, and red-embossed (as if the bridge were made of inlaid panels of wood instead of just beams) With garden texture you mean vegetation oldschooldm ? Panels sounds good. And also maybe some crossed pattern you often see on buildings ... Yes. Maybe it matches a ground texture in perspective or something. Not sure that would work.
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