Factory/Refinery Industrial Terrain

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Factory/Refinery Industrial Terrain; First time stab at intact structures
Topic Started: 9 Oct 2009, 11:28 PM (492 Views)
Dryw	9 Oct 2009, 11:28 PM Post #1
Crew member Posts: 4 Group: Sub-Comrade Member #1,333 Joined: October 9, 2009	Recently started to chronicle build projects I have going, and the link below details the first which is relatively close to completion. Still WIP obviously, but close to final and awaiting the 'drybrush' (plus minor bits and bobbles, and a sidewalk or two). I realize it may be difficult to pick out detail from a piece that is only primed, but I’d appreciate any thoughts or input. Building One Below is a link to some shots of the full game table, with the various pieces tossed on in a mock-up of the final result. Full Table Mock-Up Appreciate and comments or suggestions. Thanks for taking a look. -D



Ω Digits	9 Oct 2009, 11:42 PM Post #2
Warmaster of the Undead Legions Posts: 10,084 Group: Super Admin Member #6 Joined: September 18, 2007	Looks good. What's the main block, some kind of junction box? And welcome to AB! Edited by Digits, 9 Oct 2009, 11:43 PM.



Dryw	10 Oct 2009, 12:04 AM Post #3
Crew member Posts: 4 Group: Sub-Comrade Member #1,333 Joined: October 9, 2009	The main structure is a four-gang electrical box with the securing flanges dremmel'd off (plus a fair amount of sanding). Thanks for the welcome. Long-time listener, first-time caller.



Ω Digits	10 Oct 2009, 12:10 AM Post #4
Warmaster of the Undead Legions Posts: 10,084 Group: Super Admin Member #6 Joined: September 18, 2007	May have to look at those boxes myself. Like you, I prefer intact industrial scenery (though rusty!). My only quibble with what you've done so far is the sticking of the chimera door on the roof. Unfortunately it just screams "chimera door"!



gun drone 3.0	10 Oct 2009, 02:08 AM Post #5
Colour Sergeant Posts: 174 Group: Comrade Member #1,241 Joined: July 16, 2009	I always wanted to ask this and it may sound silly but why to all Imperial builings look like churches?



Marovian	10 Oct 2009, 09:45 AM Post #6
Captain Posts: 3,660 Group: Comrade Member #72 Joined: September 24, 2007	Because normal buildings are shrines to the Emperor, and industrial buidlings are shrines to the omissiah maybe? Nice work, on the terrain, although got to agree with digits on the chimera door. Might look better if you could rescess it slightly.



highmarshaldave	10 Oct 2009, 12:17 PM Post #7
Captain Posts: 4,161 Group: Comrade Member #210 Joined: October 26, 2007	Yeah, the Imperium is basically the Vatican city on a galactic scale. Plus, from a design standpoint, it gives a unique flavour and yet makes them identifiable to most people. Dave out.



Dryw	10 Oct 2009, 05:11 PM Post #8
Crew member Posts: 4 Group: Sub-Comrade Member #1,333 Joined: October 9, 2009	Hrm... so the Chimera hatch really bothers you guys that much? I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.



Severian	10 Oct 2009, 05:59 PM Post #9
Colour Sergeant Posts: 132 Group: Comrade Member #147 Joined: October 9, 2007	Look really nice fella. I have a penchant for industrial terrain and this really looks the business. What kind of grating are you using? Regarding the mock up - you need to do some roads to go with the buildings, would really add to the terrain. Keep up the good work, I will be watching.



Dryw	10 Oct 2009, 06:42 PM Post #10
Crew member Posts: 4 Group: Sub-Comrade Member #1,333 Joined: October 9, 2009	The grating is something the boss tells me is called "plastic canvas" (she picked it up for me at a craft store), which can be found in the yarn section in huge lots relatively cheaply. Easy to work with and cut, but flexible. Can be a pain to brace in larger sections. As far as the roads, I agree. In theory the battleship grey we recently painted the table sounded good, but it's just not enough.



The Antipope	11 Oct 2009, 02:48 AM Post #11
Resident Weasel Posts: 3,729 Group: Comrade Member #234 Joined: November 15, 2007	I can't say as the Chimera door bothers me TBH. Good solid work.



Ducky	16 Oct 2009, 01:10 PM Post #12
Corporal Posts: 28 Group: Comrade Member #1,335 Joined: October 11, 2009	Dryw 10 Oct 2009, 06:42 PM The grating is something the boss tells me is called "plastic canvas" (she picked it up for me at a craft store), which can be found in the yarn section in huge lots relatively cheaply. Easy to work with and cut, but flexible. Can be a pain to brace in larger sections. !!!! I've been looking for a wire mesh, but I'd NEVER thought of using that stuff. Completely forgot it existed. I really really love the terrain. It's awesome. I went on a steampunk kick a month or so ago, and decided I wanted an abandoned factory game board. With pipes and pressure gauges and giant water tanks and the such. I dont much like the Manufactorum building from the cities of death stuff. I've definitely taken inspiration from yours, really nicely done.



Chrisdabeard	13 Nov 2009, 11:19 PM Post #13
Sergeant Posts: 72 Group: Comrade Member #677 Joined: September 14, 2008	Hey Dryw, really nice terrain. Quick question, where oh where can I find four gang electrical boxes, I've looked everywhere. Keep it coming CDB



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