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Lord Ok builds some terrain; And will then sell it.
Topic Started: 27 Mar 2010, 03:19 PM (1,529 Views)
Lord Ok	27 Mar 2010, 03:19 PM Post #1
Corporal Posts: 38 Group: Comrade Member #1,204 Joined: June 17, 2009	Welcome to my terrain topic! In here you'll find the things I'll build and hope to sell to the happy bidder. Let's start off with something eldar. It's based on a easter egg full of chocolates, which unfortunately for you have all been eaten. It's not done yet, but it's starting to take shape. Now the important stuff you all came for: Pictures! More pics later today. Commends and especially critics welcome. Lord Ok



☺scrubout	27 Mar 2010, 08:55 PM Post #2
style without style Posts: 2,143 Group: Honour Guard Member #20 Joined: September 19, 2007	Hah! Looks like a great start for an Eldar building. I'd be too tempted to put a bunch of fake fishtank plants in that clear dome though. Mini biodome! What environment will it be? I'm sure other members will be curious to know this. Desert, tundra, etc. etc.



☺Dave38x	28 Mar 2010, 02:49 AM Post #3
DubDubDubDubDub Posts: 13,949 Group: Honour Guard Member #252 Joined: November 28, 2007	how did you do the panel lines in the plasticard? Edit: As a result of the alcohol i forgot to say how this looks bloody awesome so far! Edited by Dave38x, 28 Mar 2010, 02:49 AM.



Matyilinko	28 Mar 2010, 08:30 AM Post #4
Lieutenant Posts: 2,480 Group: Comrade Member #827 Joined: December 8, 2008	Well i like the start of this...in which environment do you plan to place it?



Lord Ok	28 Mar 2010, 10:57 AM Post #5
Corporal Posts: 38 Group: Comrade Member #1,204 Joined: June 17, 2009	Thanks for all the comments. A mini biodome would be cool! Unfortunately the inside of the egg isn't as nice to see as the outside. As for the environment,.. I really don't know. Maybe some neutral wastelands, I think I'll need to start a poll. I engraved the panel lines in the plasticard using this sculpting tool and a ruler: Just use the hook to score out a line, you can probably use some other simi-sharp tool. Now some more pics: I need to give the building a more Eldar feel, but what to build? here are some options: Option 1: A small wrightbone blending in with the plastic trim. Option 2: A bigger wrightbone above the front door. Option 3: A wrightbone and a large gemstone laid in the rocks. (maybe the gemstone should be swapped for a fountain?) Option 4: Just the huge gemstone in the rocks (could be a combo with option 1 or 2.) As for gemstones, I tried to make some from plastic nails. I had to fill the dent in the middle, it's not as smooth as I wanted. I probably need to borrow some of my mom's beads. A lot of options and questions, what do you guys think? Lord Ok



Novogord	28 Mar 2010, 01:03 PM Post #6
Captain Posts: 3,501 Group: Comrade Member #142 Joined: October 7, 2007	I would go for option 1 and a fountain. It looks already very eldarish.



# Marovian	28 Mar 2010, 05:49 PM Post #7
High Lord Admiral of the Imperial Fleet Posts: 10,760 Group: Super Admin Member #72 Joined: September 24, 2007	Nice idea for Eldar themed terrain, I too would go with option 1.



Lord Ok	2 Apr 2010, 11:35 PM Post #8
Corporal Posts: 38 Group: Comrade Member #1,204 Joined: June 17, 2009	Updates! It is still very WIP, I'm struggling to get the wrightbones smooth. As for the environment: I got two options. I thought I let the internet (you) decide. 1 green hills on a sunny day. 2 Mud and melting snow on the first day of spring. Lord Ok



marcineczek0	3 Apr 2010, 12:12 AM Post #9
Second Lieutenant Posts: 1,399 Group: Comrade Member #469 Joined: May 18, 2008	I vote for the mud and snow. It will be much more interesting! And to be honest that red stuff that you've put on the sides looks very nice... Have you considered making this a red, Mars-like enviroment? Would be cool too...



Lord Ok	4 Apr 2010, 10:33 AM Post #10
Corporal Posts: 38 Group: Comrade Member #1,204 Joined: June 17, 2009	I've got more work done, It's starting to take shape. I still need to go over the white clay using my terracotta mix, as well as glue sand to all the open spots. One problem I have is getting the wrightbone smooth, I've been filling and sanding for ages. C&C welcome. Lord Ok



Novogord	4 Apr 2010, 06:12 PM Post #11
Captain Posts: 3,501 Group: Comrade Member #142 Joined: October 7, 2007	I don't know what to do with those wraithbones, but for the environment, I would go for red rocks with mud and snow around. Keep it coming



Valdez	6 Apr 2010, 06:00 PM Post #12
Lieutenant Posts: 1,760 Group: Comrade Member #1,456 Joined: January 25, 2010	Try to find really fie sand paper like 250 or even more. If you can't try a nail fillers this glass ones, or sometimes you can find some kind of things for polishing nails. It is a set of smoother fillers etc. After that you can try to smooth it with some wool. It works with wood...



☺Dave38x	24 Apr 2010, 04:50 PM Post #13
DubDubDubDubDub Posts: 13,949 Group: Honour Guard Member #252 Joined: November 28, 2007	how are you smoothing the filler onto the wraithbone? use a bit of plasticard with a curved edge to it, once its hard carve away the lumpy bits, sand it so the majority of it is smooth, repeat. takes a few layers but you get an awesome finish in the end.



Lord Ok	25 Apr 2010, 02:23 PM Post #14
Corporal Posts: 38 Group: Comrade Member #1,204 Joined: June 17, 2009	Got a little further with the building yesterday. The wrightbone is done by adding layers of filler and sanding on a flat surface. It's not perfect, the cracks are nice to paint up as damage/weathering. All what is left to do is add sand to the base and blend the building into the rocks using some clay. I am going to try to "airbrush" the dome as a shiny dark blue gem. But I don't know whether I can pull that off good enough, since my "airbrush" is one with those propellant cans. My plan B would be bone with weathering on it. Lord Ok Paint, pictures and updates. Anything else you want? C&C welcome. Lord Ok Edited by Lord Ok, 23 May 2010, 12:12 PM.



Novogord	27 May 2010, 05:57 PM Post #15
Captain Posts: 3,501 Group: Comrade Member #142 Joined: October 7, 2007	Maybe it is a little to white. Buildings get dirty pretty quick. Also, some stripes and such on it, would look good and more like an eldar building.



Lord Ok	28 May 2010, 04:56 PM Post #16
Corporal Posts: 38 Group: Comrade Member #1,204 Joined: June 17, 2009	oh.. I forgot to mention it is still WIP, The gems will be red and I'm planning to use some oil-paints for the weathering. Maybe I'll also try some freehand eldar symbols on the door. Lord Ok



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