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Title: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: TinyTerrain on 13 May 2014, 08:15:15 AM
http://wargames.blog.co.uk/2014/05/12/wip-scratchbuilt-multiscale-buildings-18431653/

Despite recent reports I am not dead,  just busy playing with 28 and 15mm stuff

I thought some of you might be interested to see this blog post about how I've used printable magnetic sheets to make multi scale, multi period buildings.

I've got another 4 structures to build and dozens of facades in mind ranging from 10mm through to 28mm......keep watching :-)

cheers,

Craig Tiny Terrain Models
www.wargames.blog.co.uk

Title: Re: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: Hertsblue on 13 May 2014, 08:47:36 AM
Ingenious idea, Craig. A real space-saver.
Title: Re: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: Steve J on 13 May 2014, 09:59:08 AM
Brilliant 8).
Title: Re: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: Orcs on 13 May 2014, 10:28:16 AM
Thats a really good idea.

Title: Re: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: Ace of Spades on 13 May 2014, 11:01:40 AM
Smart idea that is!

Cheers,
Rob
Title: Re: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: Matt J on 13 May 2014, 11:41:50 AM
cracking idea!
Title: Re: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: fred. on 13 May 2014, 11:45:30 AM
An interesting idea - I take it the main advantage is on storage space? As cost wise the magnetic sheet vs the foam core is about evens.

I was sort of expecting to see you using smaller pieces of printed magnetic sheet to add extras to the pre-existing buildings. I suppose you can still do this - have a row of shops, then have extra magnetic signs to move the shops from England to France to Germany?
Title: Re: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: TinyTerrain on 13 May 2014, 01:02:53 PM
Hi Fred,

Yes space is the biggest factor with this system allowing me to only have half a dozen physical structures, but potentially dozens of buildings. Your right about smaller sections to make signs and other custom bits and pieces, in fact I already have a stick on bank sign and cash pointto turn the 28mm house into a dilapidated bank. Next up is a small building which will be both a hotel annex and a workshop.

Cheers

Craig
Tiny Terrain Models
Title: Re: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 13 May 2014, 06:59:05 PM
Great plan Craig!
Title: Re: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: nikharwood on 26 July 2014, 08:39:06 PM
Cunning  8)
Title: Re: Magnetic Multi Scale Buildings
Post by: Techno on 27 July 2014, 07:23:53 AM
Quote from: TinyTerrain on 13 May 2014, 08:15:15 AM

Despite recent reports I am not dead,  just busy playing with 28 and 15mm stuff
Craig Tiny Terrain Models
www.wargames.blog.co.uk

Been meaning to mail you for weeks !
Your wee men are still quite safe and secure. ;)
Cheers - Phil