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Things I've made out of trash Jan 2, 2018 2:01:10 GMT via mobile tauster, skunkape, and 4 more like this

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Post by bobtheskull on Jan 2, 2018 2:01:10 GMT

My first big show-off thing is my new battle board. The base is a sheet of foam board that I tacked to a piece of plywood from the shop. Here it is mid flocking.

More flocking

And forest setup to make it look nice.

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Things I've made out of trash Jan 3, 2018 5:43:41 GMT via mobile tauster, skunkape, and 4 more like this

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Post by bobtheskull on Jan 3, 2018 5:43:41 GMT

Some simple, modular rock faces follow. I wanted some of the big rocky things that always appear in Scotty's videos, but I don't have a hot wire cutter, nor do I have the desire to buy one and a bunch of foam. So instead, I made these from old boxes and toilet paper.

And here our party is set upon by a raiding party of gibberlings.

Here's a shot of the ugly under bellies to show the construction method for people who are just looking at photos and not reading (I never do that :-P).

factoriatabletop Room Builder cooking in the mornig crafting in the night Posts: 586	Things I've made out of trash Jan 3, 2018 7:23:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by factoriatabletop on Jan 3, 2018 7:23:33 GMT I really liked so much! what a nice setting Mr Bobtheskull ( the nickname its from monkey island =o ? hope to see more pictures of you, the forest was soo cool! My best regards La Factoria

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Things I've made out of trash Jan 3, 2018 9:03:24 GMT factoriatabletop likes this

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Jan 3, 2018 7:23:33 GMT factoriatabletop said:

Bobtheskull ( the nickname its from monkey island =o ?

Fairly sure it's from the Dreseden files - especially given the avatar

I really like the rocks - I may have to shamelessly steal that idea ^^

bobtheskull Paint Manipulator Posts: 216	Things I've made out of trash Jan 3, 2018 15:46:09 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bobtheskull on Jan 3, 2018 15:46:09 GMT Hey, somebody on here gets me! Yup, it's the Dresden files. I was trying to think of something that would give magical advice. And you can totally copy those rock faces.

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Things I've made out of trash Jan 3, 2018 15:49:17 GMT via mobile factoriatabletop likes this

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Jan 3, 2018 7:23:33 GMT factoriatabletop said:

I really liked so much!
what a nice setting Mr Bobtheskull ( the nickname its from monkey island =o ?
hope to see more pictures of you, the forest was soo cool!
My best regards

La Factoria

Cool! I'm glad you liked the forest bits. I didn't realize how much of it I was making. I just bought the trees on eBay (40 multi-scale trees with foliage for 14 bucks) and built the bases to put them on from foam board.

SpielMeisterKev! Dungeon Builder Chi skrooni doh pot, slay mo! Posts: 1,700	Things I've made out of trash Jan 3, 2018 17:13:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SpielMeisterKev! on Jan 3, 2018 17:13:41 GMT Howdy, More EXALT BUTTON!!! for you, sir! Kev!
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bobtheskull Paint Manipulator Posts: 216	Things I've made out of trash Jan 4, 2018 1:17:55 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bobtheskull on Jan 4, 2018 1:17:55 GMT Thanks, Kev! More projects on the way

astrobouncer Paint Manipulator Posts: 103	Things I've made out of trash Jan 5, 2018 18:43:06 GMT bobtheskull likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by astrobouncer on Jan 5, 2018 18:43:06 GMT That all looks great! I love the forest and outdoor stuff, well done.
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bobtheskull Paint Manipulator Posts: 216	Things I've made out of trash Jan 5, 2018 18:49:22 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bobtheskull on Jan 5, 2018 18:49:22 GMT Thanks! Up until now, my wilderness stuff has been pretty lame. Glad you like it

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Things I've made out of trash Jan 5, 2018 18:57:57 GMT via mobile skunkape, SpielMeisterKev!, and 2 more like this

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Post by bobtheskull on Jan 5, 2018 18:57:57 GMT

I recently tried a new technique to craft some larger cave formations. And I actually remembered to get a photo of the modeling stage!

These are simple armatures that I made from toilet paper roll, although they aren't quite a realistic shape. Then I covered them in sand and Duram's rock hard water putty (though plaster or spackle would probably work). Here they're pictured painted and washed up. Sorry about the shadow on the column.

And here our party is really having a bad day.

erho DM Crafter No free rides; glue, foam, or paint Posts: 934	Things I've made out of trash Jan 5, 2018 20:16:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by erho on Jan 5, 2018 20:16:46 GMT Hey!! Nice work on those, very inspirational! I recently finished the toilet paper stalagmites per Scotty's vid, kinda wanting to try yours now
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Things I've made out of trash Jan 6, 2018 1:24:39 GMT via mobile tauster likes this

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Yup I have a set of the paper towel ones myself. So, after I made the cones and put them on bases, I mixed up some modeling goop with some Duram's, some sand (which I probably didn't need, actual cave formations are quite smooth), and some glue. If you mix it kind of thick, the goop will have some memory. Keep your brush strokes going up on the stalagmites, and stipple over flat surfaces. It will probably take a long time to dry, but when it does, just paint it up.

astrobouncer Paint Manipulator Posts: 103	Things I've made out of trash Jan 6, 2018 6:05:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by astrobouncer on Jan 6, 2018 6:05:09 GMT Very nice work on the cave stuff too. =)
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bobtheskull Paint Manipulator Posts: 216	Things I've made out of trash Jan 7, 2018 2:45:25 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bobtheskull on Jan 7, 2018 2:45:25 GMT Thank you. I wasn't sure how the dark gray wash would turn out, but it gives it kind of a dark cave look.

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Things I've made out of trash Jan 8, 2018 16:37:30 GMT via mobile tauster, skunkape, and 7 more like this

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Post by bobtheskull on Jan 8, 2018 16:37:30 GMT

So, I actually made these foamcore ruins a while ago, but I didn't take any photos. I took a couple shots of these in play last night, but I'd had a couple beers and they didn't turn out very good. So here are some setups I did this morning.

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Things I've made out of trash Jan 8, 2018 16:53:27 GMT

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Post by factoriatabletop on Jan 8, 2018 16:53:27 GMT

so nice looking!
did i told you i never play dnd and any game of this kind ( heroquest when i was a child ) but my reason to start in the hobby is because i love this sets ( yours and many others i saw )

just when i see this photo my imagination starts to work!
thanks for sharing!

erho DM Crafter No free rides; glue, foam, or paint Posts: 934	Things I've made out of trash Jan 8, 2018 17:42:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by erho on Jan 8, 2018 17:42:19 GMT Your group seems to have a problem with spiders. Should have burned that dungeon down when they had the chance! Love the work!
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Things I've made out of trash Jan 9, 2018 1:09:35 GMT via mobile erho likes this

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Post by bobtheskull on Jan 9, 2018 1:09:35 GMT

Factoriatabletop,

I'm glad to hear that you like it. My favorite thing about this forum is sharing ideas. Glad I could help :-)

erho,

Yup, those pesky spiders got out and are running amuck. Hope they don't get any Ettercaps to help them out...

k4khuisk13m Cardboard Collector Posts: 9	Things I've made out of trash Jan 10, 2018 20:03:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by k4khuisk13m on Jan 10, 2018 20:03:43 GMT Wow, that is freakin awesome! your rock ideas are so cool. They look easy enough to make.

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