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Post by monkeywithtacos on Feb 16, 2015 19:56:53 GMT
Absolutely the most ambitiously awesome piece of craft I have seen on these forums to date , hands down. Cannot wait to see it finished!!
~MwT
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Post by milojaggerson on Feb 16, 2015 23:03:28 GMT
Absolutely the most ambitiously awesome piece of craft I have seen on these forums to date , hands down. Cannot wait to see it finished!! ~MwT I've completed cutting the fourth floor and am currently in the process of walling it out. Worked on the rails overlooking the ruined chapel today. There are a couple of thrones behind a rail overlooking the chapel 50' below. I'm planing to do some 3D, false perspective painting to make it look like its a long way down. I think it is looking pretty nice. Went to the W-Mart today to pick up some hot glue sticks and thought that I would look to see if they had an air brush kit also. And a hot knife set. Their website shows that those are inventory items, but only as mail order. Why is it that the W-Mart seems to have 100,000 items and not a one of them something you really want? A trip the Harbor Freight is in my future, I think. I'm also thinking about doors. A lot of doors. Especially in the crypt - 40 doors for that location alone. I'm thinking about making a master mold or stamp to make the doors from oven-baked clay rolled to a uniform depth. I think I need a pasta press! ...Don't think that will go over too well with the Mrs., though... I supposed hand rolling with work just as well. Crafting can seriously consume your life...  |
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Post by milojaggerson on Feb 26, 2015 13:34:56 GMT
Nearly finished adding the walls and gluing them for the fourth level. I should should finish this evening and have photos of the walled fourth level up tomorrow. The last large level, level 5, is looming on this evening's horizon. Mercy! It has taken nearly 12 days to finish construction of the 4th level.
Overall, I am pleased my progress of the construction phase. A lot has been learned since the first cut (back in December!); most importantly, puddled hot glue retains heat for longer than you think! I'll finish this level, and start cutting level 5, but a Pepakura project needs attention this weekend. Hopefully this wont take but a few hours time, as all I can think about is completing Strahd's castle.
There are some wonderful resources for furniture and doors on the internet. They will move the completion of the dungeon to a more desirable and expeditious chronology.
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Post by sgtslag on Feb 26, 2015 21:52:16 GMT
Are you planning on brushing the primer paint, or spraying? Brushing seems like it would be less expensive, and less toxic to you, and your local environment (garage?). Really looking forward to seeing this all come together... Cheers!
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Post by milojaggerson on Feb 27, 2015 2:57:10 GMT
Are you planning on brushing the primer paint, or spraying? Brushing seems like it would be less expensive, and less toxic to you, and your local environment (garage?). Really looking forward to seeing this all come together... Cheers! Planning to primer with an airbrush. If I can wheedle my way with my wife, I'll do it in the area of my basement I'm currently constructing in, if I can construct a suitable enclosed paint-booth. I've got ideas.... |
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Post by milojaggerson on Feb 27, 2015 3:13:11 GMT
 The Court of the Count - View towards the North A long build for this one, but completed Thursday, February 26, 2015.  The Court of the Count - View towards the East Pleased that most of the levels fit on the gaming table, thus far (except for the Dungeons and Catacombs of the 2nd basement).  The Court of the Count - View towards the South Again, the verticle height isn't quite to the modules scale, but since it is in 2.5D the verticle scale doesn't have to be 100%  The Court of the Count - View towards the West Four more large, winding stairwells to construct. These things are like 12 inches in diameter, and take at least two complete circles of both the chip board and double walled cardboard to construct.  The Court of the Count - Bottom of small staircase. Nice even glue achieved by running a piece of plastic across the seam of molten plastic. Hot glue stings!  The Court of the Count - Bottom of medium stairwell. While this stairwell runs to the crypt in the second basement, each level receives its own piece. The same smoothing of hot glue, with the benefit of stabilizing the tile.  The Court of the Count - Servants' Upper Floor. A little hot glue on the backside to tighten up the seams.  The Court of the Count - The King's Worship Place. The balcony overlooks the chapel floor some 50 feet below. My intent is to paint a 3D perspective look down towards the floor below.  The Court of the Count - Creaking Landing This tile is really fun! 1) The action that is to occur in-game on the stairs is gong to be... a hoot! 2) I get to work out new ways of presenting the winding stairs on every level.  The Court of the Count - King's Apartment Stair This way to the Master's suite. I'm not sure it was neccessary, but this tile is completely coated in hot glue. I'm still looking for some of Duff's cake decorating molds to make the brickwork to skin the stairwells and walls. I may end up ording them on-line if I can't find them for sale at a local vendor. (Buy local, when possible!)  The Court of the Count - Audience Hall with a view towards the Office of the King's Accountant. Happless the Orc in temporary residence of the accountant. I wonder if Strahd minds the math of an Orc?  The Court of the Count - Guards' Stair I have got to get some silicone finger tips! Lots of hot glue... A airbrush kit will be needed, soon. I'm getting antsy.  The Court of the Count - Hall of Grace Count Strahd is neither too worried about receiving grace or extending it. He is the land. Pity the poor subjects of Barovia.  The Court of the Count - Servants' Upper Floor This room is only accessible by secret doors.  The Court of the Count - Elevator Shaft The open area of this tile is for the elevator and its associated lifting mechanism. |
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Post by vestrivan on Feb 27, 2015 6:02:24 GMT
This is just getting better and better! Just the amount of tiles present...an epic endeavor!
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Post by michka on Feb 27, 2015 7:33:04 GMT
Sweet mother of light and grace this is spectacular!!! As I scrolled to the first picture I said "Ooooh" out loud. I'm glad no one was here to hear me, cause it might have been embarrassing.
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Post by sgtslag on Feb 27, 2015 14:30:23 GMT
I would recommend an Internet search for indoor painting booths. I found plans, several years ago, which show how to construct an activated charcoal filter, to catch the solvent fumes, and contain them. The materials cost was something like $30-$50, using a bathroom exhaust fan to pull air out of the booth, and push it into a 5-gallon paint bucket, where the carbon filter is located (a furnace filter in the booth would capture the paint particles, leaving the fumes to flow into the carbon filter later). I planned to build one, but then I stopped using spray paints, so the need stopped.
With regards to painting, you will want to smooth the Hot Glue rough spots prior to painting. For that, you may want to invest in a Hot Knife, or use a Goodwill Store knife, heating the blade, to smooth out the drips, runs, roughness, etc. The paint will really bring out the rough spots for the eye. Cheers!
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Post by milojaggerson on Feb 27, 2015 16:22:07 GMT
...With regards to painting, you will want to smooth the Hot Glue rough spots prior to painting. For that, you may want to invest in a Hot Knife, or use a Goodwill Store knife, heating the blade, to smooth out the drips, runs, roughness, etc. The paint will really bring out the rough spots for the eye. Cheers! I will definitely be investing in a hot knife, sooner rather than later. I've been checking them out for some time. Perhaps a knife with a spatula style end attachment for smoothing out the glue. Thanks for the thoughts! I have suspected that a coat of paint would only serve to accentuate the hot glue ridges. Good advice, sgtslag! |
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Post by Sam on Mar 7, 2015 21:12:02 GMT
This looks absolutely awesome. I think we are all waiting eagerly to see it painted.
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Post by milojaggerson on Mar 8, 2015 3:06:40 GMT
This looks absolutely awesome. I think we are all waiting eagerly to see it painted. Thanks, Sam. Regrettably I've had to put this project on hiatus. I'm working on a producing a physical reproduction of a 3D model of a T-Rex skull. Progress on Castle Ravenloft is suspended on level 5, but hopefully not more than two weeks. I started construction of the Dino skull's teeth this evening. There were 23 pages of parts to cut out, which took practically all day today. A few solid evenings spent In construction should see an assembled skull well before the end of March. I want to get through my Dino build so I can finish Strand's crib. There isn't much left to do on the current level, and the remaining five levels are quite a bit smaller. Construction and painting on the rest of Ravenloft will commence shortly... |
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Post by felixboothby on Mar 11, 2015 12:31:33 GMT
graet work!!! you are far more creative then me. i must admit, im a little distracted by your tardis in the back round  |
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Post by renel on Mar 11, 2015 12:56:22 GMT
DITTO!!!
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Post by renel on Mar 11, 2015 13:02:19 GMT
Speachless!!!
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Post by lordbryon on May 22, 2015 19:32:18 GMT
Wow... Just Wow.
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Post by Jayzhee on May 25, 2015 23:31:47 GMT
Holy moley!
That's a lot of work!
I love the spiral staircase! I've never played the module; I hope a battle occurs on it! The chance to get knocked off could add some drama!
Consider this exalted!
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Post by thefiend on May 26, 2015 0:38:29 GMT
This is one of the classic dungeons and I'm glad it's getting the right treatment. Truly, an amazing piece of work that anyone should be grateful to play on. One question, where did you get the classic miniatures from? Doors too, please. Thanks!
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Post by teazia on May 26, 2015 14:29:51 GMT
Too awesome to be constructed of cardboard, but what is the next best material? wood? Corrugated plastic?
Crazy inspiring, but I cannot unsee the material issues. I hope you live in a dry area.
Great job so far! Full marks for diligence and commitment.
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Post by tauster on May 30, 2015 9:35:56 GMT
I missed this thread until yesterday... Totally amazing!
That Tardis... Is that self-made or did you buy it (where)?
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Cheers!
Cheers!