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Post by skunkape on Nov 29, 2013 23:45:10 GMT
So I guess it's time I posted some pictures of what I'm working on! I started working on dungeon tiles and wanted to make a modular set. I also wanted to have my tiles to have a nice stone brick look to them, and it took me a while to work out how I would achieve that look. I finally came down to the following result. I start by cutting a piece of cardboard to the correct size, including any area for walls. Then I glue a piece of foam core board cut to the same dimensions to the cardboard. I peel off the paper on the exposed side and using a ruler and pencil, mark it off at 3/8 inch increments. I don't want to create a grid here so I decide to go at that interval since it would not equal out to an even 1 inch grid. Once I've got my foam core marked off, I come back with one of my Foam Factory carving wands and following the lines, make deeper cuts. I also divide those areas up into making several small perpendicular cuts to create bricks. Then I glue my walls on top of the foam core and my tile is ready for painting. Oh I almost forgot, I also glue a strip of 110 lb card stock along the edge of the tile. I know I don't have to, but I like the finished look it gives the piece. Below are a couple of pictures of those pieces.  Top view of one completed tile and quite a few unpainted tiles. I decided after working on the first tile that I would make cuts along the walls about every inch to simulate stone blocks making up the walls.  Side view showing the tile make up, cardboard, then foam core and finally the wall. This edge is where I glue the card stock. |
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Post by skunkape on Nov 29, 2013 23:50:11 GMT
I'm going to start running a western game next week, well more of a weird west game, so I've started working on some western pieces. I've got a prototype built for a house, or at least the base of it, but don't have a picture of it yet. I'll post that sometime later tonight or this weekend as I get time. I do have some other pictures to post, namely some tables, bars and a wagon.   I know the front wheels on the buckboard aren't the right size, but I still like how it turned out! |
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Post by brutis140 on Nov 29, 2013 23:54:27 GMT
Great looking stuff. I like the stone texture on your tiles and that wagon rocks!
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Post by mrbulow on Nov 29, 2013 23:59:00 GMT
Wow… cool stuff…
Are the bars and tables only pop sticks ?
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Post by miltonmurphy on Nov 30, 2013 0:03:13 GMT
Right on skunkape. I love the wagon and the bar pieces are timely for as I'm about to put together a bar. Totally stealing the design.  |
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Post by monkeywithtacos on Nov 30, 2013 1:48:16 GMT
Some seriously cool work there! Can't wait to see more... Are you planning on doing a game log thread as well?
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Post by drathirbarrastudios on Nov 30, 2013 1:59:03 GMT
First off, its awesome to see your stuff and better yet your work area looks like mine! Please do continue to post your western pieces they are great! *stealz the bars*
Weird West Rocks! Are you playing Deadlands?
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Post by skunkape on Nov 30, 2013 2:12:22 GMT
@ mrbulow - The tables are Popsicle sticks for the top, then match sticks for the legs and a piece around the bottom parameter. I followed DMG's tutorial! I use Titebond wood glue for my adhesive, sometimes using hot glue to tack things in place when it's a large object, for instance the foam core to the cardboard. @ miltonmurphy - The bar is Popsicle sticks for the top, two with just the rounded ends cut off, then each end is two with the front being ten all the same length of 7/8 of an inch. Then I take match sticks to make a border around the top edge and wooden coffee stirrers along the bottom front and sides to give it a finished look. One thing I didn't show is behind the bar, I have another Popsicle stick glued inside as a shelf. I don't have anything bottles made for it yet, that's why I didn't take pictures of it. Once I get some bottles made, then I snap some pictures. @ brutis140 and monkeywithtacos, thanks for the complements! Oh and not sure about the log thread, but I do have a site for the campaign if you're interested. I was posting game logs when I got time there. If you want to take a look at the site, Deadwood Deacon. The section where I do write ups is under " The Deacon" tab. The two write ups there are from a previous campaign. |
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Post by skunkape on Nov 30, 2013 2:13:40 GMT
First off, its awesome to see your stuff and better yet your work area looks like mine! Please do continue to post your western pieces they are great! *stealz the bars* Weird West Rocks! Are you playing Deadlands? Thanks drathirbarrastudios! First campaign was Savage Worlds Deadlands, yes, but this time I'm switching to Basic Role Playing, it's a little deadlier than Savage Worlds!  |
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Post by DM Misha on Nov 30, 2013 2:42:17 GMT
Nice looking stuff! Gonna have to steal your idea of using cardstock to hide the "innards" of the cardboard!
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Post by thedmg on Nov 30, 2013 13:54:12 GMT
I love the cart, very cool!
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Post by miltonmurphy on Nov 30, 2013 19:41:19 GMT
@ mrbulow - The tables are Popsicle sticks for the top, then match sticks for the legs and a piece around the bottom parameter. I followed DMG's tutorial! I use Titebond wood glue for my adhesive, sometimes using hot glue to tack things in place when it's a large object, for instance the foam core to the cardboard. @ miltonmurphy - The bar is Popsicle sticks for the top, two with just the rounded ends cut off, then each end is two with the front being ten all the same length of 7/8 of an inch. Then I take match sticks to make a border around the top edge and wooden coffee stirrers along the bottom front and sides to give it a finished look. One thing I didn't show is behind the bar, I have another Popsicle stick glued inside as a shelf. I don't have anything bottles made for it yet, that's why I didn't take pictures of it. Once I get some bottles made, then I snap some pictures. @ brutis140 and monkeywithtacos, thanks for the complements! Oh and not sure about the log thread, but I do have a site for the campaign if you're interested. I was posting game logs when I got time there. If you want to take a look at the site, Deadwood Deacon. The section where I do write ups is under " The Deacon" tab. The two write ups there are from a previous campaign. Thanks for the breakdown skunkape. What about the wagon wheels? Are they a solid piece or of you built them can you give the recipe? |
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Post by skunkape on Nov 30, 2013 21:40:16 GMT
@ miltonmurphy I cheated with the wheels, they're Legos! I found them on eBay and bought 20 of them plus the axles. But I'm working out a way to make them using a jig, my plan is to take a 1 1/4 inch dowel, drill a 1/4 inch hole in the center so that I can insert a piece of 1/4 inch dowel for the axle, then I will drill out on the edge of that channels to the center so that I can add spokes, then just wrap the outside with 110 lb card stock gluing it together at each point, but not to the jig. See photo below for concept.  That's my concept of what I'm going to try. I'll take a picture of the final result. It will be relatively easy for me because I have access to a lathe and drill press, so getting the jig aligned to drill won't be that hard! Hope that explains it for you. If I get it worked out, and I can make the jigs easily enough with the same accuracy for each one, I would be agreeable to mail them to people so long as the postage is not to expensive! I just noticed in the background of the tables and bar picture my first attempt at making a wagon wheel! It didn't quite work, but that's where I got the idea of the jig. To make that one, I found an object that was the right diameter, wrapped strips of card stock around it, gluing the strips to each other, then drilled through the card stock to add spokes and an axle at the middle. Didn't work out that well, but I know if I can make the jig, it will give me what I want without too much trouble! |
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Post by earlteagrey on Nov 30, 2013 23:00:04 GMT
Love the foam board work. I'm thinking of trying it out sometime. It seems to be pretty inexpensive and not a huge time addition.
Everything looks awesome!
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Post by skunkape on Nov 30, 2013 23:33:46 GMT
Love the foam board work. I'm thinking of trying it out sometime. It seems to be pretty inexpensive and not a huge time addition. Everything looks awesome! Thanks! I get my foam core from Dollar Tree, so I'm only paying $1.00 per sheet of 20 x 30, and might not be as good as say what you get at Office Depot, but it gives me what I need and costs 5 x less! |
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Post by grym247 on Dec 1, 2013 1:16:03 GMT
Pretty Epic wagon dude, love the Bar too.
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Post by skunkape on Dec 1, 2013 4:45:20 GMT
Thanks grym247!
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Post by Mike H "Chugosh" on Dec 1, 2013 6:11:30 GMT
Really great looking stuff, there!
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Post by dmdubbledee on Dec 4, 2013 23:09:12 GMT
Fantastic stuff skunk ape--amazing furniture with lots of character, and the wagon is superb!
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Post by dmbrad on Dec 4, 2013 23:21:34 GMT
Definite props for that wagon!
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