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Title: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 24 September 2018, 01:07:51 AM
I'm felling a bit of an itch to get back into generating some terrain so I figure I might as well start up terrain log here.  The two current directions are for expanding and improving my 28mm Ethiopian countryside and also some LotR inspired fantasy terrain. 

Around the last turn of the century, some eucalyptus trees were imported into Ethiopia from Australia.  It turns out that for whatever reason they prospered and one of things that made an impression on my while I was in Ethiopia were all the piles of eucalyptus logs everywhere.  It certainly seemed to be one of the main construction materials used, including some scaffolding that you couldn't pay me enough to climb.

Anyway, I'm going to need some trees so how to go about it.

This guy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB6gMvN78fA) makes some very nice gum trees out of Seafoam/Super Trees but I highly doubt they'd survive more than one battle.  It does give me something to aim for.
(https://i.imgur.com/9BRdZd9.png)

I guess I should make some armatures out of wire but I'm feeling a bit lazy so decided to buy some.  Here is the first test with just some clump foliage.
(https://i.imgur.com/baguAyD.jpg)

Main problems seem to be that it give a too dense impression of the leaves and also the clumps seem more effected by gravity than by the spray adhesive I used.  But not bad by any means.

A second test using bits torn off of a kind of 3D mesh that's for keeping leaves out of gutters.  You can see it before and after flock was added.

(https://i.imgur.com/4GqD4dc.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/MQUdcLk.jpg)

Since the mesh is hot glued to the armature, I think these would be quite robust.  Next step is to try and match the shape of the prototype, use smaller meshes and maybe shop for some different flock.  Also paint the bark!


Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 24 September 2018, 07:46:49 AM
Works for me, Cookie !  :)

Looks rather splendid, to my eyes. ! :-bd

(Does the mesh for keeping leaves out of the gutter work well ? I've often thought of getting some to save one of the 'horrible' outside jobs.)

Cheers - Phil (Who's hoping the above question doesn't derail the thread, after just two posts !! )
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 24 September 2018, 07:49:38 AM
It works for us, it's a pain to fit, but in the long run saves all those ladder moments.

Oh, nice trees too.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 24 September 2018, 07:51:30 AM
Those trees look great 8). One of the main issues with terrain and especially trees and hedges, is balancing realism with durability on the table. I err towards the latter due to how I have to store my stuff and wanting it to last a long time with minor running repairs.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 24 September 2018, 08:33:44 AM
I think the mesh tree looks great!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 24 September 2018, 08:43:11 AM
Quote from: Steve J on 24 September 2018, 07:51:30 AM
Those trees look great 8). One of the main issues with terrain and especially trees and hedges, is balancing realism with durability on the table. I err towards the latter due to how I have to store my stuff and wanting it to last a long time with minor running repairs.

I totally agree they got to be durable

Looks really good

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: FierceKitty on 24 September 2018, 10:05:15 AM
Odd-looking Ethiops!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 24 September 2018, 07:54:37 PM
Quote from: Techno on 24 September 2018, 07:46:49 AM

(Does the mesh for keeping leaves out of the gutter work well ? I've often thought of getting some to save one of the 'horrible' outside jobs.)


I'll have to defer to Lemmy on this since I don't actually have any gutters.   ;D

A new attempt with some of the branches snipped off, some smaller mesh bits and (in another fit of laziness) I sprayed the armature with stone texture spray.  In my defense, I don't really have any spray paint that is light colored but not actually white.

(https://i.imgur.com/XetT8zD.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 24 September 2018, 08:07:07 PM
That trunk looks very effective.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 24 September 2018, 08:20:27 PM
Looks great
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 24 September 2018, 08:53:48 PM
 :-bd =D> :-bd
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 24 September 2018, 09:03:29 PM
I like that, a lot.  :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 25 September 2018, 08:52:19 AM
Very nice indeed

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 02 October 2018, 03:57:08 PM
Started on some fantasy stuff

A bit of GW's Goblin Town and some rock outcroppings I'm building out of foam.
(https://i.imgur.com/G7AwjmE.jpg)

Some Last Sword resin ruins have been primed.
(https://i.imgur.com/LvFe6mM.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 03 October 2018, 06:44:14 AM
Looking good !!

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 03 October 2018, 07:19:50 AM
Nice
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 03 October 2018, 09:11:02 AM
Very nice indeed

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 03 October 2018, 07:25:29 PM
Do people like the neutral grey stonework or the one with a bit of color?

(https://i.imgur.com/ImXuXIv.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 03 October 2018, 07:26:24 PM
Depends on where you are, both look great!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 03 October 2018, 07:42:14 PM
Both are good, the bit of colour adds interest, particularly if you have a lot of wall :-\
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 04 October 2018, 06:18:44 PM
Hmmmm.   

I'm quite undecided.   My first attempt was with the buff color and it  immediately impressed me as the way to go.   But I got distracted and picked up the wrong bottle to do the gate and at the time it seemed a bit off.

But the weird thing is that when they are side by side like that I like the flat grey better.

Hmmmmm.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 04 October 2018, 08:38:50 PM
Very nice 8)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 06 October 2018, 06:06:48 PM
Looks good

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 07 October 2018, 08:24:49 AM
I like both, as well. :)

How close are the colours in the photo to the real thing, Cookie ?
I think sometimes a photo can look 'better' than the real thing.....and other times, just the opposite.

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 07 October 2018, 03:12:21 PM
Quote from: Techno on 07 October 2018, 08:24:49 AM
I like both, as well. :)

How close are the colours in the photo to the real thing, Cookie ?
I think sometimes a photo can look 'better' than the real thing.....and other times, just the opposite.

Cheers - Phil

Funny you should say that.  I took these out to my local shop to get an in-person opinion and also to see them under the lights there.

At the counter, the lighting was such that I could hardly tell the difference.  Under some of the brighter lights you could and both looked good.

I think that I'll go with the buff color and then do varying amounts of dry brushing of the more neutral one.  Should give the whole thing a bit of variation.  But first I'll have to test out the scheme on these Osgiliath ruins that I picked up.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 09 October 2018, 03:09:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/XZTsbog.jpg)   

Did a bit of dry brushing to get the base color on the stone walls.  After some experimentation it seems that the best method was to put enough pressure so that the sides of bristles are doing the work. .  Also put a base goat on the wood floors .  Just noticed that I forgot the wood doors....
For some unknown reason I decided that the tile floors need a pattern to break them up.

                                                         
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 10 October 2018, 09:15:22 AM
They look really good. I still find dry brushing with acrylics a lot harder than enamel paints

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: fsn on 10 October 2018, 12:42:22 PM
Quote from: Womble67 on 10 October 2018, 09:15:22 AM
They look really good. I still find dry brushing with acrylics a lot harder than enamel paints
Oh Sing Praise to Milady's Golden Slipper!*

I thought it was just me! I haven't had a good dry brush since I started using acrylics. I've switched to weathering powders.




*The other one is sort of blue-green, but hides the talons better.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 10 October 2018, 04:46:36 PM
Quote from: fsn on 10 October 2018, 12:42:22 PM
Oh Sing Praise to Milady's Golden Slipper!*

I thought it was just me! I haven't had a good dry brush since I started using acrylics. I've switched to weathering powders.




*The other one is sort of blue-green, but hides the talons better.

Are they the humbrol weathering powders, I've heard of them but never tried them

perhaps I should give it a go

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: fsn on 10 October 2018, 08:03:53 PM
I've used the Humbrol, but are now using Wilder from Amazon.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 23 October 2018, 03:39:35 AM
Put together my second set of Goblin Town terrain.  For this second set I primed the pieces with a dark green and then tried to apply the tan lightly.
I haven't yet put a wash down and I think it already looks playable.

(https://i.imgur.com/Il7xg3h.jpg)

The above is both sets.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Terry37 on 23 October 2018, 04:04:37 AM
Impressive and a lot of work I can see!

Terry
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 23 October 2018, 07:40:28 AM
Excellent work, Cookie !

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: FierceKitty on 23 October 2018, 07:43:03 AM
This is going to lend itself to some very colourful AAR photographs. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 23 October 2018, 07:49:57 AM
 :-bd =D> :-bd
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: fred. on 23 October 2018, 07:59:21 AM
They work. Going to give you lots of levels for games, which is always good.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 23 October 2018, 08:39:08 AM
Looking forward to seeing this lot in action.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 23 October 2018, 12:46:14 PM
Very impressive indeed

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 23 October 2018, 12:53:52 PM
Great work and the colours are spot on IMHO 8)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 23 October 2018, 02:11:18 PM
In cased you guys missed it.

(https://i.imgur.com/I1sik0d.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 25 October 2018, 03:52:21 AM
My two latest rock formations. the flat one was made so the tower will fit on top and the other is basically a spiral staircase.

(https://i.imgur.com/fyrPqeJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 25 October 2018, 08:37:33 AM
Nice! You are certainly a one-man production line. ;)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 25 October 2018, 12:03:48 PM
Very good

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 04 November 2018, 03:13:38 AM
Half built some trees.  These are now to the point that my nephew can finish them without any undue waiting for stuff to dry.  (I've since sealed the bases with dark brown paint and PVA)

(https://i.imgur.com/tbX42Gq.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 04 November 2018, 08:31:03 AM
Those look belting. :)

Great job.

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 04 November 2018, 09:03:13 AM
 :-bd =D> :-bd

I hope your nephew appreciates his uncle ;)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 04 November 2018, 07:13:11 PM
Top idea
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: petercooman on 05 November 2018, 01:58:09 PM
Some nice stuff here!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 30 November 2018, 08:50:20 PM
Quote from: paulr on 04 November 2018, 09:03:13 AM
:-bd =D> :-bd

I hope your nephew appreciates his uncle ;)

I'm not sure what you mean.  Here is is working hard on MY trees.   ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/zHl7n1c.jpg)

Started experimenting on some MDF building for Rohan/Dark Ages/Medieval.  Sarissa on the left Warbases on the right.

(https://i.imgur.com/gdpBGRr.jpg)

Using some texture medium with some pale yellow paint.  I like how the wood texture on the Warbases kit but the cross beam is attached to the roof so I can't apply the texture paint to the triangle over the door.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 04 December 2018, 03:42:42 AM
I've got two different kind of fur.  I guess I use both just to have a bit of variety

(https://i.imgur.com/NXFdWh5.jpg)

Both will be painted once the PVA dries.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 04 December 2018, 08:17:02 AM
Excellent !!

Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 04 December 2018, 12:33:57 PM
Likes
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: nigel drury on 05 December 2018, 02:06:02 PM
Please could you let us know what sort of mesh you used for the trees?
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 05 December 2018, 04:17:48 PM
Quote from: nigel drury on 05 December 2018, 02:06:02 PM
Please could you let us know what sort of mesh you used for the trees?

I will take a picture of it when I can.   In short it's a triangular prism of mesh that you would use to fill up your gutters leaving no room for leaves but letting water through.

Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 05 December 2018, 04:19:17 PM
With paint an a dry brush.   I think the finer, brown fur gives a more realistic result but more realistic isn't always better on the table top.

(https://i.imgur.com/5yne0E2.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 05 December 2018, 04:27:20 PM
Here is what's left of the mesh I bought.

Clean end
(https://i.imgur.com/TwWbBQA.jpg)

End where I have ripped off bits
(https://i.imgur.com/A6zOJZv.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 05 December 2018, 06:29:50 PM
 :-bd =D> :-bd

From the pictures I prefer the finer, brown fur
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 05 December 2018, 07:54:26 PM
Uh, either someone around here has ordered a refrigerator and didn't bother telling me or I have accidentally ordered enough cork bark for some serious ambas.

(https://i.imgur.com/GOaesA3.jpg)

Hint: That box isn't as heavy as it looks...
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 07 December 2018, 12:04:00 PM
Quote from: paulr on 05 December 2018, 06:29:50 PM
:-bd =D> :-bd

From the pictures I prefer the finer, brown fur

I also prefer the brown fur

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 10 December 2018, 04:10:05 PM
My village so far

(https://i.imgur.com/Dk1oQCP.jpg)

I've been using the brown fur but trying to get more texture out of it.  The main reason I've been staying with it is that it is less likely to show the underlying fabric through the fur.  Also I've been folding the fur around the lip of the roof.

I've got two more buildings painted but for the roofs needing painted.   Then it will be onto the larger buildings.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Terry37 on 10 December 2018, 05:19:13 PM
Those are some truly awesome huts!!! And the thatching idea is exceptional!

Terry
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 10 December 2018, 06:04:20 PM
 :-bd =D> :-bd =D>
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 10 December 2018, 06:53:35 PM
Very nice
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 11 December 2018, 07:24:15 AM
Great stuff, Cookie !!  :)

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 11 December 2018, 08:52:06 AM
Good job on the huts!  =D>
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 11 December 2018, 10:05:13 AM
Coming on nicely

Take care

Andy

Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 15 December 2018, 04:17:15 AM
An experimental hill:

Cork and foam
(https://i.imgur.com/OApLiWv.jpg)

Covered with sculptamold.   Which is great fun to apply by hand, if a bit messy.
(https://i.imgur.com/FAByJcg.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 15 December 2018, 06:51:44 AM
Your Xmas cake needs work, but the terrain looks great!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 15 December 2018, 08:40:20 AM
I think that'll work very nicely !

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 15 December 2018, 09:36:53 AM
Immediate thought was that it was a cake of some sort or other! Obvioulsy subliminal desires and all that in the run up to Xmas :D.

Should look excellent when painted and flocked :).
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Womble67 on 15 December 2018, 09:57:45 AM
Will look good when finished

Take care Andy
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: nigel drury on 17 December 2018, 04:27:59 PM
This looks like the right stuff - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gutterstuff-5-Inch-Gutter-Filter-32-Feet/dp/B003H9LXJ8
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 17 December 2018, 04:35:49 PM
Quote from: nigel drury on 17 December 2018, 04:27:59 PM
This looks like the right stuff - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gutterstuff-5-Inch-Gutter-Filter-32-Feet/dp/B003H9LXJ8

Yeah, I think that's even the same brand name as in the U.S.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 17 December 2018, 06:44:45 PM
At least when I put some paint on this hill it will stop looking like a lop-sided coconut cake...

(https://i.imgur.com/th8nsWG.jpg)

Why am I suddenly hungry for some chocolate? 

In my previous experiments with carved foam hill, an kind of paint for exterior wood called SuperDeck did very well so I bought a gallon of a likely color. 
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 17 December 2018, 07:24:31 PM
Coooooooooookies!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 03 May 2019, 06:16:13 PM
Making up some bases for some evergreen trees I bought.   Also some toy dino skeletons are being made into objective markers.

(https://i.imgur.com/tSGq3Q6.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 03 May 2019, 08:28:04 PM
Deforestation in action?
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 03 May 2019, 09:02:03 PM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 03 May 2019, 08:28:04 PM
Deforestation in action?

Yeah, the bamboo cane I cut up for the trunks naturally has a hole in the center that the wire trunk from the trees fit into.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 03 May 2019, 11:43:57 PM
That's a neat idea :) :)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 04 May 2019, 07:35:13 AM
Quote from: paulr on 03 May 2019, 11:43:57 PM
That's a neat idea :) :)
Very clever!  =D>
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 04 May 2019, 08:46:39 AM
Like it !

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 04 May 2019, 08:49:14 AM
V nice
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 07 May 2019, 01:30:16 AM
Used some truck bed spray paint to add some texture to some med bottle top plinths.  Also found a decent use for Sigmarines.

(http://i.imgur.com/ARUFmIK.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ARUFmIK)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 07 May 2019, 08:48:14 AM
I like the effect on the figure....... lots !!  :)

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 07 May 2019, 08:58:24 PM
Seconded  :)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 05 July 2019, 05:08:36 PM
Trying to start up production of cork hills:
(https://i.imgur.com/faUOIcM.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 05 July 2019, 05:45:32 PM
Corking!  8)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 06 July 2019, 12:25:31 AM
 :-bd =D> :-bd

X_X
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 06 July 2019, 10:10:10 PM
Formed the hill with sculptamold mixed with a bit of paint.

(https://i.imgur.com/Q3xw32X.jpg)

Glued on some grit with PVA mixed with paint

(https://i.imgur.com/w3M5yiF.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 07 July 2019, 08:08:58 AM
That looks terrific !  :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 07 July 2019, 08:32:29 AM
Looks great
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 11 July 2019, 08:21:06 PM
This mockup of a cork "amba" with a 28mm and 10mm mini on it is awakening a desire for some 10mm Ethiopians.

(https://i.imgur.com/eTPmgea.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 July 2019, 11:20:50 PM
That's huge!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 12 July 2019, 12:54:09 AM
But needs to be bigger...

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-8223-0-81936600-1475902783.jpg)(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-8223-0-47589700-1475973028.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 12 July 2019, 06:34:24 AM
Is the "cow" in the bottom picture really tiny ?...Or is it just the perspective ?
I can't decide whether there's another figure on the far side of the beast.

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: mmcv on 12 July 2019, 08:43:10 AM
Superb!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 12 July 2019, 10:23:26 AM
Quote from: Techno on 12 July 2019, 06:34:24 AM
Is the "cow" in the bottom picture really tiny ?...Or is it just the perspective ?
I can't decide whether there's another figure on the far side of the beast.

Cheers - Phil

I think the cow might be in a ditch while the man is on a bit of higher ground and is closer

It is probably a Boran or similar breed with bumps above the shoulders

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Boran_cattle_in_Kenya.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 12 July 2019, 10:56:14 AM
Quote from: paulr on 12 July 2019, 10:23:26 AM
I think the cow might be in a ditch while the man is on a bit of higher ground and is closer

It is probably a Boran or similar breed with bumps above the shoulders

That makes sense.
Thanks, Paul.  :)

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Ithoriel on 12 July 2019, 10:59:40 AM
Maybe it's a genetically modified micro-cow. Fewer "emissions," better for global warming and all that ;)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 12 July 2019, 12:07:01 PM
 :o :o :o :o

Damn good thinking, that man !!  ;D ;D

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 12 July 2019, 02:18:33 PM
Yeah, a lot of Ethiopian cattle have humps.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 16 July 2019, 12:02:46 AM
Hmmm, of everything I've seen this method of making cliffs seems to combine realism with scalability.   Also, I think the concept might well apply to other materials or tools.

Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 16 July 2019, 06:55:09 AM
Try the terrain tutor
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1ALkwvZKyfM&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 06 August 2019, 02:36:47 AM
Well good old Mel is my main inspiration for my projects but if I wanted to make a truly huge mesa, I don't think I'd want to use molds and plaster.

In any case, I'm back from the beach and managed to plug these plugs with spray insulation and then cap them off with sculptamold:

(https://i.imgur.com/HVoqDMB.jpg)

The one at center back is a half plug for the table edge.

Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 07 August 2019, 03:13:43 AM
They are drying after being gritted and base coated with a combo of SuperDeck and PVA.

(https://i.imgur.com/2ibgtv9.jpg)



Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 07 August 2019, 06:50:18 AM
Look forward to seeing these completed. :)

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 07 August 2019, 06:52:23 AM
What Phil said :).
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 07 August 2019, 08:25:31 AM
Impressive
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 07 August 2019, 01:34:16 PM
Looking good.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Noktu on 07 August 2019, 05:09:27 PM
I'll be keeping an eye on this one, fascinating work mate!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 12 August 2019, 04:07:44 AM
And now for something completely different...

Some of the scenarios happen indoors but I don't really have a desire to build a whole set of terrain for that.  I ended up watching a bunch of Crooked Staff Terrain and was thinking that his 2.5D stuff was simple enough to to knock out quickly.



Here is a little test build:

(https://i.imgur.com/F1CnuC9.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 12 August 2019, 05:16:49 AM
 :-bd =D> :-bd
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: ronan on 12 August 2019, 06:44:11 AM
 :-bd
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 12 August 2019, 07:13:47 AM
That's rather good !  :)

Like it !

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: fred. on 12 August 2019, 09:09:19 AM
They look good. Using black foam core improves the look over cardboard.

The content of your thread is getting further and further away from Ethiopia
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 12 August 2019, 09:16:41 AM
Coooooooooooool
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 16 August 2019, 07:33:10 PM
Now where did I leave that ark???

(https://i.imgur.com/JORERJp.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 16 August 2019, 07:46:00 PM
Item 9906753? Area 51.
https://indianajones.fandom.com/wiki/9906753
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 18 August 2019, 02:40:07 AM
Fine, be that way.  Clearly I need more crates.

(https://i.imgur.com/Xg3KAgI.jpg)

These re-purpose the wooden floor texture.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 18 August 2019, 07:43:48 AM
 8)

Any progress on the scenery on the previous page ?

I was rather looking forward to seeing how those finished up.

Cheers - Phil







Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 18 August 2019, 08:43:37 PM
Well the nice thing about this paper-craft stuff is that I can work inside the house and keep an eye or ear on my mom, which will be necessary for a bit.  Also, I find it quite relaxing to not be worrying about what color to use.

Otherwise, I have the problem where I'm thinking of half-finishing that cork plugs and hills and using for Martian terrain before finishing it.  But that depends on what my hobby priorities are and I'm just too tired to think about it.  I should dry brush them, I admit.

Currently I'm working on the system used to put stuff "into" the walls.  The idea being to leave the floor space open for all the 1" bases

A couple prototypes for a library and a tavern bar:

(https://i.imgur.com/q2pYgLR.jpg)

They are just shelves that sit on the wall.  A refinement will be to cut away 1/2" of the foam support so they can fit in with neighboring tiles.

(https://i.imgur.com/m19sxkZ.jpg)





Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 18 August 2019, 08:57:51 PM
Like those
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 19 August 2019, 07:09:59 AM
Same here !  :)

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 20 August 2019, 04:07:13 AM
Trying to work out how to do stairs that go up.  I think that too many hour playing roguelikes makes me somewhat obsessed by making them look different than down stars.

(https://i.imgur.com/SUIm6Qy.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 20 August 2019, 03:06:49 PM
Cool
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Matt J on 20 August 2019, 03:25:24 PM
angled slope, not stepped (maybe?)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 21 August 2019, 02:46:33 PM
Quote from: Matt J on 20 August 2019, 03:25:24 PM
angled slope, not stepped (maybe?)

That might be possible but it's kind of against the flat look of this 2.5D stuff.  I'll probably give it a try at some point.



I have an odd compulsion to do some taverns including a dive tavern.

(https://i.imgur.com/EnFQndT.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Terry37 on 21 August 2019, 10:10:18 PM
Please don't tell me that you have painted all of those pieces! They look awesome!!!!

Terry
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 23 August 2019, 04:24:44 AM
Quote from: Terry37 on 21 August 2019, 10:10:18 PM
Please don't tell me that you have painted all of those pieces! They look awesome!!!!

Terry

I haven't painted a thing but I'll pass on the complement to Crooked Staff Terrain and my printer...

Made some urns and worked out a use for the syringes that I've started to accumulate.


(https://i.imgur.com/7d9oWXc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ukL0jup.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 23 August 2019, 06:33:57 AM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 24 August 2019, 10:12:25 PM
Trap room for sale. Guaranteed one dead PC per lever pull.

(https://i.imgur.com/96r2Gbi.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 24 August 2019, 10:59:43 PM
Looks great
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 24 August 2019, 11:18:10 PM
 :-bd =D> :-bd
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 25 August 2019, 07:43:09 AM
Very nice 8).
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 25 August 2019, 08:37:02 AM
 8)

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 29 August 2019, 07:29:42 PM
Working of stuff for a library and a warehouse.   The uneven shelves started when I had miscounted the number of shelves but I decided that I liked them.

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2019_08/Papercraft_10.thumb.jpg.d54d3ecf8e800ba89059bf5a875ba5d5.jpg)

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2019_08/Papercraft_11.thumb.jpg.cb39289d6b28842fc2502445e26873fb.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: FierceKitty on 30 August 2019, 01:17:12 AM
Hmmm. Picture two - all those shelves full to capacity of bottles, not books...dear, oh dear.    ;)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 30 August 2019, 02:48:37 AM
With the cardboard construction, it would only be prudent to lighten the load on shelves.  Otherwise, it's just an accident waiting to happen.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 30 August 2019, 07:52:34 AM
 :)

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 30 August 2019, 10:39:08 AM
Like
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 15 September 2019, 11:49:23 PM
A friend is going to use this papercraft stuff in his DnD campaign, specifically a tavern brawl.  Here is what he came up with:

(https://i.imgur.com/YMzWVGm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/H2wy50Y.jpg)

Meanwhile I set up a crypt and a library.

(https://i.imgur.com/SiEznct.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XCvW5lW.jpg)

Eventually I'll learn to not take pics on top of the FLGS's display cases even if the lighting is better there.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 16 September 2019, 02:35:32 AM
 :-bd =D> :-bd
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 16 September 2019, 07:05:34 AM
That looks great 8)!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 16 September 2019, 07:13:04 AM
Very nice. indeed !!  :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 16 September 2019, 07:13:53 AM
That's really effective!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: mmcv on 16 September 2019, 07:31:26 AM
Looks excellent
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 16 September 2019, 06:06:40 PM
Brilliant
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 18 September 2019, 03:45:41 PM
Thanks guys. 

Made more columns including some big ones using the cardboard tube from a roll of aluminum foil and including some that sit on the walls.

(https://i.imgur.com/afFBOgK.jpg)


Also made some enlarged pits using GIMP and a few water features as well as  some tiles for making larger rooms and some "plugs" for removing unneeded entryways that my friend requested.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 20 September 2019, 09:50:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tu0W2pn.jpg)

There are quite a few door variations.  Also seen: a couple fireplaces and a broken table and busted down doors.

My plan to turn the small wooden doors into double doors was slightly derailed by the fact that flipping over the texture would reverse the force of gravity on the handles.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 21 September 2019, 07:52:06 AM
Damn fine !!  :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 21 September 2019, 12:37:22 PM
Nice
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 23 September 2019, 08:59:33 PM
Some debris and some piles of bones

(https://i.imgur.com/cl855J0.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 24 September 2019, 05:11:02 AM
Some crypt alcoves. 

(https://i.imgur.com/4RTEY6C.jpg)

I know what you are thinking about some of those skeletons.  They are not, they are just big boned.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 24 September 2019, 06:41:22 AM
Good ideas
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 24 September 2019, 07:13:40 AM
Very effective 8).
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 05 October 2019, 06:28:19 AM
Not terrain, but a lovely article.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49904228
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 06 October 2019, 02:57:02 AM
Interesting story.  I'd like to know how one gets that through customs.   

If the pics were slightly better they could be a good source for some banners.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 14 October 2019, 12:32:12 AM
Put together a display at my FLGS to kind of advertise DnD and this terrain.  Needs a sign to the effect of "The Adventure Begins Here..."

(https://i.imgur.com/eLgg9pw.jpg)

Overhead view:

(https://i.imgur.com/BkTM8vO.jpg)

Here is a party clearing out rats from the wine cellar.  You have to start somewhere:

(https://i.imgur.com/cymHdci.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 14 October 2019, 12:33:47 AM
In "real" terrain news, I drybrushed those volcanic plugs

(https://i.imgur.com/AucWd0F.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 14 October 2019, 06:41:43 AM
Love the way the 'plugs' have come out ! :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 14 October 2019, 06:48:49 AM
Both look superb
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 14 October 2019, 07:39:49 AM
Seconded :)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: petercooman on 14 October 2019, 09:52:49 AM
Nice set up!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 14 October 2019, 01:00:06 PM
A nice job on both those recent projects.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 14 October 2019, 01:47:44 PM
Very nice work on those rock formations.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 18 October 2019, 03:19:36 AM
Eventually I'd like to make a river and I'm thinking that some ponds/swamps might be good practice.



Cut out some 1/2" Foam.

(https://i.imgur.com/5JyXzJO.jpg)

Then I got out my (perhaps too large) butane  torch to burn in some ponds.  I think I got a bit close to the edge with these.

(https://i.imgur.com/QouMM8X.jpg)

Some swampy ground with smaller pools of water.

(https://i.imgur.com/aZI8hxG.jpg)

Meanwhile I'm also thinking that I might try and teach some terrain making using some craters as the project:

(https://i.imgur.com/qY5dAxG.jpg)


Now I'm waiting on both some XPS foam to give these a sturdier base and some resins for the water effects.  I guess I should also look into how to make some reeds.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 18 October 2019, 06:25:39 AM
Be interesting when done, like em
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 18 October 2019, 07:32:52 AM
Those are rather spiffy !  :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 20 October 2019, 04:20:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/EUXvjup.jpg)

A few tests.  Not done the resin on the swamp.  The crater is a bit tall because I used the last scrap of my 1/8" basing foam on the swamp.  The reeds are made from some "Cinnamon Brooms" I picked up in the grocery store checkout lane.

My swamp is better smelling than the average.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 20 October 2019, 04:28:41 PM
Looks good
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 20 October 2019, 07:10:16 PM
Very nice 8)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 21 October 2019, 03:21:12 AM
Thanks guys.

Poured some resin.  The long cure time takes a bit getting used to compared to 5 minute epoxy.  Bubbles seemed to come mostly from the "algae" and the blowtorch seemed better than using a straw to exhale CO2.

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2019_10/Swamp_5.thumb.jpg.055a758f897fea13d9cc3d8d0b3eb14d.jpg)

I had two different dye setups.  The darker was using black brown and green ink.  The clearer was blue and green food color.  I think that whatever is more realistic, it's more fun to have the clear water.  I'll aim for something in between next time.



Also thinking about whether it would be better to flock the ground after the resin cures so it does't get soaked up out of the pools as much.

Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: FierceKitty on 21 October 2019, 03:43:42 AM
I have a sick imagination, I know, but that pond cries out for a largely-submerged warrior with three arrows in his torso. This is not to deny the quality of your modelling!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: FierceKitty on 21 October 2019, 03:45:10 AM
Quote from: FierceKitty on 21 October 2019, 03:43:42 AM
I have a sick imagination, I know, but that pond cries out for a largely-submerged warrior with three arrows in his torso. This is not to deny the quality of your modelling!

Before anyone else says it, I know that would nail it down to a specific era.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 21 October 2019, 03:49:29 AM
Actually,  I was debating whether I should submerge some Mantic skeletons I have or if would be easier to slice some Reaper Bones in half since the plastic is soft.  Then again the Mantic guys are quite "alive" and might be better.

Just a few such pieces would give a LotR feel to a swamp. 
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Terry37 on 21 October 2019, 04:42:04 AM
That is some VERY impressive work!!! I especially love the way the stagnant water turned out. Did you add any coloring to the water or is that just the bottom showing through?

Terry
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 21 October 2019, 06:45:53 AM
Terrific work !  :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 21 October 2019, 01:41:28 PM
Quote from: Terry37 on 21 October 2019, 04:42:04 AM
That is some VERY impressive work!!! I especially love the way the stagnant water turned out. Did you add any coloring to the water or is that just the bottom showing through?

Terry

Like I mentioned, the darker pool (on the left) has some artist ink added (they were bought to make washes for for my Orcs and Goblins army so I had black, brown and green), the more clear pool has some food coloring added. 

For rivers and even ponds I'll definitely be painting the areas that should be deeper areas darker.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 21 October 2019, 03:28:56 PM
They look really good to me!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 21 October 2019, 08:04:29 PM
Top
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: O Dinas Powys on 23 October 2019, 04:30:26 PM
Quote from: lowlylowlycook on 21 October 2019, 03:21:12 AM
Also thinking about whether it would be better to flock the ground after the resin cures so it does't get soaked up out of the pools as much.

Nah, looks great as is: there's often a soggy area around the edge of pools :-bd
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 24 October 2019, 03:14:58 PM
Quote from: O Dinas Powys on 23 October 2019, 04:30:26 PM
Nah, looks great as is: there's often a soggy area around the edge of pools :-bd

I'm thinking I'll delay the flocking but maybe I'll brush some resin around to make the ground look wet.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 26 October 2019, 03:48:19 AM
Had to mess around with scraps of foam to bevel the edges of the ponds but I've now based and covered things with sculptamold.

(https://i.imgur.com/leK9Msc.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 26 October 2019, 08:20:57 AM
Looks fun
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 29 October 2019, 12:50:31 AM
Sculptamold is always fun!

In other news, I ended up having to import this from the UK

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2019_10/Roll.jpg.3f390b0d54a86bf181dc85c9de70a244.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 29 October 2019, 04:12:22 PM
Have a look at this, on the BBC today:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/must_see/50186119/ethiopia-s-900-year-old-shonke-village-on-a-mountain
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 30 October 2019, 03:11:19 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 29 October 2019, 04:12:22 PM
Have a look at this, on the BBC today:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/must_see/50186119/ethiopia-s-900-year-old-shonke-village-on-a-mountain

Interesting.  I knew that the Ethiopian Emperors  used the ambas as prisons for people that had a bit too good a claim to the throne.  Since the mesa top could be farmed commerce with the outside world could be minimized. 

Normally, I'd associate stone houses with Tigray.  Also, if that village is really 900 years old then for long part of that, it would be one of the larger towns in Ethiopia.  Like I said, interesting.
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 11 November 2019, 04:11:58 AM
You go through the trouble to make a nice, quiet swamp:

(https://i.imgur.com/efqY71z.jpg)

An 5 minutes later you've got yourself an Ork infestation:

(https://forum.reapermini.com/uploads/monthly_2019_11/Swamps_13.jpg.2acdadf24734afb2e23d64cc0bad6a1f.jpg)
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 11 November 2019, 07:17:33 AM
 :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: sunjester on 11 November 2019, 07:37:52 AM
Those ponds and marshes are looking really effective =D> =D> =D>!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Steve J on 11 November 2019, 07:58:15 AM
Great work 8).
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 November 2019, 12:13:23 PM
Bostin
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 11 November 2019, 01:51:26 PM
In other 40k news, I watched a few Premier League games over the weekend and during those turned some sprues into bricks then I made these:

(https://i.imgur.com/A5tlmmT.jpg)

The bricks are quite convincing but I'll have to think about what configuration might be better for accommodating models.

As always, I love how encouraging this place is.  Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Techno on 11 November 2019, 03:51:15 PM
Those are particularly effective !  :-bd

Top marks, that man !!

Cheers - Impressed of Wales
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 November 2019, 05:59:07 PM
Nice work fella
Title: Re: Terrain, Ethiopian and otherwise
Post by: paulr on 12 November 2019, 10:24:24 PM
 :-bd =D> :-bd