My WW-1 project '1918'

[MediumAL]

Agree with the other comments, these look really good. the roof woodwork would be transformed by a wash of shades of dark brown. Wood only looks that colour when it's newly sawn. You could get a very effective burnt look by burning them, basically. Might not be a option if the walls are plastic, but if you can singe them with matches that is the easiest way. Make sure you have some water with a little black and brown paint in it to put out any glowing embers. If you don't want to take that risk, get the same effect with paint - remember the burnt ends of timber will be thinned because the outer layer will burn.
Practise on offcuts first - you don't want to spoil these.

Good job on the figures as well.

[Ace of Spades]

Thanks MediumAL,

Problem is they're all painted plastic so holding a fire to them would not give a very realistic look I fear I do take it as a compliment though that I apparently found the exact colours to make them look like fresh wood!
Only the two houses without woodwork and the church are supposed to look burned out; the others should only look as if they're damaged by shockwave and shrapnel.
Even so; thanks for the advice; I'll get there...eventually!

Cheers,
Rob

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

We're just jealous of your brilliant terrain.
Keep up the amazing work.

[MediumAL]

Sorry - didn't realise the rafters were plastic! Thought they were scratchbuilt from wood. The match idea doesn't sound such a good one. 
See from an earlier post you were thinking about more debris but wanted space for the troops. One idea could be to put the debris on small bases which sit in or around the buildings. When you want to put troops on them, remove those bases and put the troops in place, ane then swap them back when the troops move on.

[Ace of Spades]

Right then,
First platoon of Germans is done (crappy pics as ever, so sorry...); four Gruppen of nine men each. They're not very well armed and these are supposed to portray a platoon of second rate troops, 'capable od defensive actions only'. I've painted them with plain grey/green helmets for easy recognition in the field. The 'attack' troops and Stosstruppen will get the camouflaged helmets.


Also a new building for the town square. Some minor details need painting but they won't change the overall look. I will also insert a vertical piece of black cardboard to avoid the 'look through' and light falling through the whole building. In all I'm happy but comments are, as Always, welcome!



Cheers,
Rob

[Techno]

Excellent stuff, Rob ! 

Crappy pics ? .....HAH !

You should see the ones I send to Leon.

Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Where is the build from?

[Ace of Spades]

The building is an n-scale Railway building. I buy them second hand for three to five Euro's a piece and then give them the 'special treatment'...
Still have several on the workbench!

Cheers,
Rob

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

 

[fred.]

I like that building, looks very Low Countries in style. And a good number more troops ready for action too.

[Subedai]

That one is very good. Like all the piles of rubble on the pavement.

[Ace of Spades]

The first full platoon of Stosstruppen is ready now as well; from left to right a LMG Gruppe, a Schützen Gruppe, a Grenadier Gruppe with platoon commander in front and next another Schützen Gruppe and the second LMG Gruppe. All Gruppen are nine men strong so this platoon is pretty well on strength for 1918. Different support weapons are up next!
Buildings are good enough but I will put some black cardboard 'dividers' inside to block the light from falling through and also to block line of sight.


Cheers,
Rob

[Techno]

Terrific work, Rob ! 
Cheers - Phil

[fred.]

Really nice. I like the figures and the houses lots.  

A very atmospheric setting. The partially glazed windows are a very nice touch.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Superb work!

[Ace of Spades]

The partially glazed windows are a very nice touch.

That's actually the easiest part; I buy these houses second hand off the Internet and then break out the glazing with a screwdriver or pocket knife. If I like the looks or it looks like I could tear the whole building apart by applying more force I just leave the remains in...
Lots more houses coming my way already and I must admit I might take all this to a whole new level with the other buildings added later on. Something like Berlin '45 with a few houseblocks might be interesting

Thanks for all the compliments folks!

Rob

[skywalker]

Fantastic selection of toys............they look amazing

[fsn]

"Toys" 

[Leon026]

Wow, those are beautiful. Which ruleset will you be using?

[paulr]