Well, started on this terrain project - using pink foam for the stone foundation of the some Japanese castle/fortress walls. The upper walls are the resin pieces from Tabletop Terrain. I'll be ordering some of their corner pieces too.
Used left over thick foam pieces for the basic structure, and added a thinner foam to slant a bit at the front. A thinner foamcore was used for the tops of the walls. All of the foam pieces were glue-gunned together (rather sloppily in some areas). Need to use some sort of plaster to coat the walls after carving the stonework.
Update: Used a dull pencil to "carve" the stonework.
The piece above was the first test section so kind of cut the foam imprecisely. Had a general idea of how it was going to be built, but wasn't sure if it would work out. Seems to be okay - just need some kind of filler for the ends - maybe some caulking.
Appreciate your visits and wishing you all the best.
Do you EVER sleep, Dean ??! 😆 Looks like a good proof of concept for your Japanese construction project.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith! Yes, late to bed and not too early to rise :) Thanks to retirement. Best regards, Dean
DeleteTĥat is a very fine start Dean. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Richard. Deciding how to do the corner ends. Might make some towers for them. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteImpressive work adapting the 3D prints.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to retain the stonework patterns, I'd suggest a sort of textured paint - paint, PVA glue and sand + possibly some dry plaster mix - may work better than a pure plaster coating. Plaster is designed to fill cracks after all!
Neil
Thanks, Neil. Yes, you're right about the plaster! :) Will use the plaster or filler for the ends only. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteConstruction is looking great Dean! Looking forward to seeing the final result. Couldn’t help noticing the interesting reference book on Japanese castles lying there.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike! Yes, the book is the inspiration and guide for this project. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteOh, that's looking amazing Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Michal. Appreciate your visit and kind words as always. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThey look great Dean and a height that's manageable but still imposing on the table.
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Stu
Thank you very much, Stu. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLooks great already Dean and its not even finished yet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely use if foam and the toppers.
ReplyDeleteLots of possibilities for scenarios and basic set dressing with the walls. You are really creating a good amount of era tools.
Thanks, Joe! Waiting on some corner sections which will allow different configurations of the walls. Best regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work Dean and will be impressive when finished 👍
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