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Post by jaggadox on Feb 4, 2014 19:40:35 GMT
Another trap craft. Cardboard and hot glue. Cheap chain from craft store which was crazy-glued to keep the taught form and create the sense of massive weight. Each scythe was glued to a washer for stability and glued at a different point in the "swing" to create the feeling of the pendulum motion. Black spray painted, silver drybrush and brown wash (for some rustiness...) They are truly 2.5 in that whatever chain/rope ties the blade to the ceiling is merely implied by the bit of chain on the blade. Roll a reflex!! Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by gallant on Feb 4, 2014 20:52:42 GMT
Wow, they really have that swing look. Great idea and execution!
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Post by onethatwas on Feb 4, 2014 20:59:23 GMT
Wow. Really neat, and makes for a really easy trap that can be placed virtually anywhere in s dungeon.
I don't know if I would craft the straight ones (the ones that don't look like they're in swing), because then in order to represent the swinging motion you'd have to switch them all out after each round, and playing pendulum-blade-musical-chairs may sound fun, but I imagine it would get confusing pretty fast.
If you just craft the ones in swing, then after each round you can just flip the same pendulum to the opposite side.
I would also make this trap have a percentage chance of dismembering a limb. I think dismemberment is far too uncommon in D&D nowadays. Perhaps a 40% chance, -5% for each point of armor. That way, while the lightly armored Rogue has lass chance of failing a reflex save, he risks having a limb cut off. The fighter, conversely, may get hit by the blades, but doesn't risk dismemberment due to his armor.
The wizard should be able to circumvent it through other means. Or else...well, wizards are squishy.
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Post by ashrothedm on Feb 4, 2014 21:00:26 GMT
Those are really nice, and a great way to handle a pendulum trap with minis. Great work!
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Post by monkeywithtacos on Feb 4, 2014 23:42:56 GMT
Awesome!
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Post by rifken on Feb 5, 2014 0:35:35 GMT
I love this. We need more traps.
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Post by jaggadox on Feb 5, 2014 1:04:54 GMT
I love this. We need more traps. WOOT! I've got another to post soon..... |
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Post by dmbrad on Feb 5, 2014 1:10:43 GMT
Awesome idea man! What are they made from?
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Post by darakaria on Feb 5, 2014 1:33:48 GMT
I really like!
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Post by stroezie on Feb 5, 2014 12:52:14 GMT
Consider this idea stolen. This is the most dynamic, yet simple trap I have ever seen. I caught myself making swooshing noises whilst looking at it  Verry well done sir. |
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Post by jaggadox on Feb 5, 2014 13:12:52 GMT
Consider this idea stolen. This is the most dynamic, yet simple trap I have ever seen. I caught myself making swooshing noises whilst looking at it Verry well done sir. Glad you're feelin' it! I love when a static model can convey motion and even imply sound. Please post yours when they are ready to slice! |
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Post by rifken on Feb 6, 2014 3:05:06 GMT
Ok so....maybe I can tjust figure it out. Please describe how you glued the chain cause the super glue I have I can still see thru the chain and its not stiff, I need it to stand straight out of a piece im making.
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Post by jaggadox on Feb 6, 2014 3:26:16 GMT
Ok so....maybe I can tjust figure it out. Please describe how you glued the chain cause the super glue I have I can still see thru the chain and its not stiff, I need it to stand straight out of a piece im making. For these scythe pieces, once the chain was attached to the blade (with strips of cardstock thru the holes in the blade) I hung the whole thing upside down so that the chain would sag under gravity. Then I doused it with superglue letting the glue run all along the links. I repeated this maybe three times, giving the chain a pretty liberal soaking of superglue, keeping the piece hanging upside down while the glue dried, and eventually the chain became stiff. Then I could turn the piece back into its desired position and the chain would stay "up" like it was under tension. The painting stage further stiffened up the chain to make it stay in position. I hope this is helpful. |
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Post by rifken on Feb 6, 2014 11:58:32 GMT
Maybe my problem is just the brand then. Mine dried milkyish. Not invisible.
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Post by jaggadox on Feb 6, 2014 13:36:45 GMT
Maybe my problem is just the brand then. Mine dried milkyish. Not invisible. Mine dries milky too, especially where it is thick and pooled up, but that is hidden when the piece gets painted. Were you able to get the chain to stiffen up though? |
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Post by wilmanric on Feb 6, 2014 14:00:17 GMT
Another trap craft. Cardboard and hot glue. Cheap chain from craft store which was crazy-glued to keep the taught form and create the sense of massive weight. Each scythe was glued to a washer for stability and glued at a different point in the "swing" to create the feeling of the pendulum motion. Black spray painted, silver drybrush and brown wash (for some rustiness...) They are truly 2.5 in that whatever chain/rope ties the blade to the ceiling is merely implied by the bit of chain on the blade. Roll a reflex!! STOLEN!! |
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Post by sgtslag on Feb 6, 2014 20:48:19 GMT
One of the best 2.5-D things I've seen yet. Exceptionally well done. Cheers!
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Post by rifken on Feb 7, 2014 0:47:45 GMT
Yeah it stiffened up but it has globes inside it. Sorta dripped on the way down, might have put it on to heavy.
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Post by DMDojoMaster on Feb 7, 2014 5:43:49 GMT
Great idea and build. Looks terrific
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Post by skunkape on Feb 7, 2014 19:21:17 GMT
Looks great! Fantastic implementation too!
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Cheers!
Cheers!