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Blog NIGHTBRINGER's Terrain & Warhammer Woodworking Projects

Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by NIGHTBRINGER, Apr 15, 2015.

  1. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

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    I'd imagine it would be okay in a GW store, assuming that the unit filler was made from GW models/bits. I am much more skeptical on it being allowed in a GW-sanctioned tournament.
     
  2. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

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    Definitely would not be. For sure. No question, as they'd be watching "the money that got away".

    And GW would definitely not sanction my growing Chaos Dwarf army, as only a part of it will be GW models...

    Another perk for playing 8th Edition. We're in charge!
     
  3. Lord Agragax of Lunaxoatl
    Slann

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    I’ve definitely seen unit fillers converted by the guys at GW in the old White Dwarfs from the Fantasy era, so they were fine with it, as long as GW models were involved somewhere I imagine.

    That’s one of the few things I like about GW ditching Fantasy - given there are no more GW-sanctioned tournaments, there’s no need to worry about using other manufacturers’ models if they are more affordable or available where GW models aren’t. Also as a rules writer in my spare time my fan-made supplements are generating more interest now (mainly on EEFL) as more players start experimenting with other stuff and are not participating in GW tournaments anymore.
     
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    Slann

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    Some simple scroll saw cuttings made out of scrap wood. A pair of Khorne symbols and a pair of Chaos Dwarf symbols. (and a mighty Chaos Dwarf to provide a sense of scale)

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    Slann

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    Nice! Very clean woodwork.
     
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    Building a (prototype) terrain pyramid.
     
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    Slann

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    Four panel design with compound miter cuts out of 3/4" scrap wood. The reason it is white is because the scrap wood I used was already pre-painted.

    If I can figure out how to etch in good looking lines for the stone blocks, then I'll finish the project and it will be added to my terrain collection. If not, it will simply be a prototype.

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    Unfortunately, the pyramid is fairly small (only about 16cm wide and 11cm tall). I used my miter saw (which is not of the sliding variety) to cut most of the compound miter cuts, so I'm limited by its meager cut capacity. To scale this up, I'd have to make the cuts on my table saw, but that would require the creation of some sort of jig/sled setup. I also have an idea to create a pyramid using a completely different method/setup. Not sure if it will work though.

    Just having some fun.
     
  8. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

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    Using my wood burning tool, I managed to carve in some stone work lines. I haven't tried it on the actual pyramid, but here is what it looks like on a discarded piece...

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    What do you guys think?


    Next step will be to experiment with some weathering damage.
     
  9. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

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    Weathering experiment:

    The left side has been left unblemished. The right side has been weathered/damaged.

    Which do you like better? So far, @Mrs. NIGHTBRINGER and I are leaning heavily towards the weathered look. Thoughts?

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  10. Imrahil
    Slann

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    That is some nice woodworking.
    I prefer the weathered look as well. The other side looks to cleanly cut to look like real stonework.

    Grrr, !mrahil
     
  11. Killer Angel
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    oh, i like it! :)
     
  12. NIGHTBRINGER
    Slann

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    Thanks guys! :)

    That's three in favour of the weathered look.

    What about you @Killer Angel ?
     
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    yep, weathered. No doubt about it.
     
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    Great work! Go for weathered look.
     
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    Slann

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    Thank you! :)

    That settles it... the weathered look it is!

    Now I just need to find a better rock with which to weather it with.
     
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    Penciled in the stonework. Ready for wood burning, but first:

    Which capstone do you guys like better? @Imrahil , @Killer Angel , @JTSleep


    Option #1 - Small capstone, one row high, 7 even rows total
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    Option #2 - large capstone, two rows high, 6 rows total with the double high capstone
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  17. JTSleep
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    Not much to compare it against to get the scale of the thing. According to mouse nearby and this picture, I would say 6 rows.

    But personaly, I like 7 rows more. :D
     
  18. Killer Angel
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    I'd say option 1 looks better
     
  20. Just A Skink
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    I like the weathered look.
    I like the large capstone.

    A smaller capstone might look more consistent, like a single block set on top, but it looks a little bit anemic to me. The larger capstone just feels more impressive, given the size of the pyramid, even if it seems less "realistic." Plus, the larger capstone gives you more room to embellish. You could add hieroglyphs/iconography or gold foil/paint. You could even distress the rest of the pyramid, but leave the capstone undamaged, like it's another material altogether.

    I guess it depends on what you want to do with the pyramid.
     
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