kris
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Post by kris on Jan 3, 2015 21:39:39 GMT
As well as creating a few 2.5d dungeon pieces last year, I also had a go at making some of my own terrain pieces out of cheap materials (such as golf tees and dish scourers) ...and so I thought I'd do a quick recap here - just in case anyone else want's to give some of these techniques a try... HedgesThese are made from wooden tongue depressors and green dish scourers ...though you can see more pic's HERE* * * TreesThe main materials for these were golf tees and more green dish scourers ...and once again, instructions and pics can be found HERE* * * BushesThese little bushes are made from garden twine (and a few other bits & pieces) ...the details for which can be found HERE* * * Dirt RoadsThese are made from vinyl floor tiles and bird sand/grit ...and once again I posted some simple instructions on how to make them HERE* * * Anyway, I hope the pictures & instructions are useful to a few folks out there (and I hope that posting links to my blog, rather than rewriting it all for the forum, isn't considered bad form).
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kris
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Post by kris on Jan 3, 2015 22:29:57 GMT
I've also been on the lookout for cheap toys that can be used as miniatures - and though I've not found as much as I would like, here's a couple of gems I found at the local 'Poundland' store... Bag of 'beasts' (cost £1): Painted Spider: Painted Snake: Note to self: I really need to try and paint a few more of these * * * Box of bugs (cost £1): Individual bugs (unpainted): Painted bugs:
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 23:58:58 GMT
Awesome stuff. I'm definitely going to use some of those trees!
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Post by DnDPaladin on Jan 4, 2015 2:53:44 GMT
yeah awesome stuff. deefinitely worth the time and effort to make them.
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Post by SpielMeisterKev! on Jan 4, 2015 4:22:31 GMT
Howdy,
Mmmm...Dungeon grubs....Thems good eatin'!
Kev!
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kris
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Post by kris on Jan 4, 2015 11:56:44 GMT
Thanks for all the comments And I agree that they are definitely worth the effort (especially if, like me, you enjoy making stuff from 'junk') - and in truth, they're pretty easy to make (and a lot cheaper than buying pre-made stuff). It's also worth mentioning that you can use the same technique to make other stuff too ...for example: ...so, the wattle fence was made with cocktail sticks and garden twine, and then covered in (medium oak) woodstain to steal the piece (which also gives it a nice dark brown shade). A couple of quick drybrushes later and it's finished The tree stump is made in the same way as the tree trunks - except that after applying the hot-glue, it was cut to a height of about 3/4", and then painted. And to add a bit of detail to one of the bushes, I glued on some red 'microbeads' (I think that's what they are called ...they're a cardmaking/craft thing) to make them look like berries. (which reminds me ...I need to make some more of these fences )
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kris
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Post by kris on Jan 4, 2015 12:05:56 GMT
Oh ...I almost forgot to mention my tentacles... * * * I can't remember where I picked up this toy octopus ...but I thought I could cut it up to make the aforementioned tentacles... ...but because it was pretty rubbery I had to insert part of a paperclip into the arm to make sure it stayed in the right position - as well as having to glue the ends into more of a 'grasping' pose: All in all, I think they turned out quite well - but because the octopus was so rubbery, the paint has since cracked in a few places
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2015 16:16:12 GMT
The basing on your Minis and terrain is very well done as well. Its a small thing to add but it makes a big difference in the final product.
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Post by Draklith on Jan 5, 2015 1:36:06 GMT
Very nice
the paint jobs on the minis are great also, thx for posting
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Post by sgtslag on Jan 5, 2015 2:55:18 GMT
I'm a huge fan of all things made from vinyl floor tiles. I use them extensively. Hadn't thought to make up roads from them. Fantastic idea! Love it all! I have a pack of 100+ plastic ants, never thought to paint them red -- superb! The grubs are brilliantly done, as well. The octopus legs separated from the creature to represent it on the surface is fantastic. Love the posing techniques! The giant Cobra looks fantastic, need to find one of those... Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
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kris
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Post by kris on Jan 5, 2015 15:12:15 GMT
Once again, thanks for all the comments The giant Cobra looks fantastic, need to find one of those... Thanks. The quality of all the animals in that pack of 'mini beasts' isn't too bad at all - and they're also made out of fairly hard plastic - making them ideal for painting. However, as of yet I've only painted/based the spider & cobra 'miniatures' ...but I really should try and do something with the scorpion and the centipede too (which you just about see underneath of the other critters in the pack). Then again, even if I don't get around to it, I've probably already got more than my money's worth from the spider & cobra alone
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Post by ashrothedm on Jan 5, 2015 18:27:33 GMT
The golf tees are a great idea. All of the foliage looks great, and the conversions with cheap insects and animals should be a crafting staple. Nice work!
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Post by DnDPaladin on Jan 6, 2015 14:51:20 GMT
so much copper was lost in the making of these 8(
nice going with your critters !!!
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Post by curufin on Jan 7, 2015 16:43:49 GMT
Fantastic stuff! Like everyone said, those trees are very inspiring! Keep it up, and posting your creations.
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sadric
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Post by sadric on Feb 5, 2015 8:20:42 GMT
* * * Box of bugs (cost £1): Individual bugs (unpainted): Hey, this are the same creatures I use to build my armored worm from. The brand was "im a celebrity get me out of here"-creepy insects and where around 2-3 Euro, but I get my bags (therer are only on sort of animals in the bag) for around 10 cent on special offer. :-) dmscraft.proboards.com/thread/1936/armored-worm-miniature
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kris
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Post by kris on Jun 17, 2015 12:58:09 GMT
I seem to have neglected to post any pictures of the stuff I've been creating this year ...so here's what I've been up to... So, back in April I put together some chainlink fencing... ...with a quick 'how-to' posted HEREI've also attempted to make some bocage-like hedge rows... ...which you can see more of HEREAnd I've just finished making some stone walls from aquarium gravel... ...the instructions for which can be found HEREI don't think any of this stuff is particularly original, but I thought I'd share it all the same
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Post by curufin on Jun 17, 2015 17:20:00 GMT
That chain link fence is superb! Thanks for the tutorial!
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kris
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Post by kris on Jun 17, 2015 22:17:25 GMT
That chain link fence is superb! Thanks! Glad you like it It could probably do with a wash over the top (or a weathering spray or something like that), but when they're on the table they don't look too bad as they are.
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Post by chiefsgtbradley on Jun 20, 2015 11:56:52 GMT
Wow your stuff is simply amazing. You rock, Sir!
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rhikdavis
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Post by rhikdavis on Aug 23, 2015 4:35:05 GMT
Wowzers.....impressive!!!
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