Michael Stockin
Lord
Cheers, you can get a half sized canvas that will work. But the bloody mat is OOS every where.
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Michael Stockin
Lord
I have a virtually cost free solution.
So.
Make the river. The ferry crossing. More hedges and roads. Some marshy ground near the river and job done. That will keep me busy for a while.
So.
Make the river. The ferry crossing. More hedges and roads. Some marshy ground near the river and job done. That will keep me busy for a while.
Fighelm
Lord
Why not make the 'River' a smaller offshoot/ tributary? Often faster flowing, deeper in middle, hide hazards, difficult to cross, dodgy steep banks and cuts. Easier to scale down width, shape, on the overall board. Just not as 'wide'. Even retain an angled bit of main river in one corner?
Michael Stockin
Lord
No need, problem solved.
Thanks though, suggestions and the use of brain energy always welcome, spesh in this heat.
orkwrangler
Baron
A river. A crossing. A marsh. Reminds me of something.
The Serene Badger
Lord
Padre
Lord
Yeah, that did happen at some point. Or, possibly, it was discussed as something that might happen. (If you're going to re-read though, don't read the forum versions, read the fully edited website versions at https://bigsmallworlds.com/ )
Space Crusader
Vassal
Ah now that makes much more sense. I was going to say that if the the object of the battle was the bridge, why not move it more into the middle - but you've done that in spades! An excellent looking board.
There's been plenty of battles over bridges over the years - there was an interesting one near where I used to live Battle of Cropredy Bridge
Michael Stockin
Lord
Cheers, this orientation is not as wide as I should like, but beggars can't be choosers and all that.
symphonicpoet
Moderator
Just a random aside: I think you're trying to embarrass me with how tidy and well painted your kitchen is. I feel like mine is just a bit more . . . Rogue Trader, if you know what I mean. Not completely Golden Throne, but more Logan's World than I'd like: worn and weathered, and rather more improvised.
Michael Stockin
Lord
River Progress.
My plan is to spend as little as possible on making it.
So I will be using what I already have and crap salvaged from around the house.
Cut to size.
Bit of hardboard from a dismantled wardrobe.
Free banks thanks to polystyrene packing.
Fill the banks with cheap knock off plasticine.
Coat the polystyrene with this and then weigh down to prevent warpaging.
I had to get some paints from Hobbycraft, but they are sufficiently big they will last for many projects so that is summat.
£6.60 spent so far.
Drybrush the banks and add some depth/colour to the river.
Paint some current effects, note they are horizontal rather than long vertical stripe as so many people do, water does not run like that.
Relocate the project upstairs and realise that the liquid water effects I will be using will allow me to create a current effect so repaint what I did earlier....
I was engrossed with getting stuck in so missed a load of images, but this is where I am at the moment.
My plan is to spend as little as possible on making it.
So I will be using what I already have and crap salvaged from around the house.
Cut to size.
Bit of hardboard from a dismantled wardrobe.
Free banks thanks to polystyrene packing.
Fill the banks with cheap knock off plasticine.
Coat the polystyrene with this and then weigh down to prevent warpaging.
I had to get some paints from Hobbycraft, but they are sufficiently big they will last for many projects so that is summat.
£6.60 spent so far.
Drybrush the banks and add some depth/colour to the river.
Paint some current effects, note they are horizontal rather than long vertical stripe as so many people do, water does not run like that.
Relocate the project upstairs and realise that the liquid water effects I will be using will allow me to create a current effect so repaint what I did earlier....
I was engrossed with getting stuck in so missed a load of images, but this is where I am at the moment.
Brother Meredith
Lord
Great progress!
Michael Stockin
Lord
Cheers. Hopefully it will be done by Sunday evening.
orkwrangler
Baron
The banks look amazing.
Michael Stockin
Lord
Grassy ass.
I have just finished the banks for now, I suspect it may not be dry until the morning, at which point on with the liquid water....
I have just finished the banks for now, I suspect it may not be dry until the morning, at which point on with the liquid water....
Fimm McCool
Lord
Looks like the Rhine, only greener banks!
orkwrangler
Baron
Harveys or Blandey's? Just going by an earlier photo.
Michael Stockin
Lord
ha ha:
It is meant to dry flat and still hence the name, but I have made currents with it before by manipulating it just before it dries.
Hopefully I can do that again..
It is meant to dry flat and still hence the name, but I have made currents with it before by manipulating it just before it dries.
Hopefully I can do that again..
Fighelm
Lord
Am interested! I made a similar river/canal (but in circa 6" & 1' sections with formica bases) primed and painted. Banks look OK with flock etc, lichen and trees. BUT water not so convincing! Does it dry quickly? Like a coloured varnish & glossy? Will wait for your application and photos! 👍ha ha:
It is meant to dry flat and still hence the name, but I have made currents with it before by manipulating it just before it dries.
Hopefully I can do that again..