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Project: Modular Trenches - Stuart - 05-06-2012
Whilst waiting for various components of the desert island board to dry I started messing about with a few other scenery bits. Something I thought might be useful was a modular trench system, so I set about constructing a proof of concept:
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This is just a standalone piece really, but I think I've got the idea and technique nailed and should be able to adapt it into something modular and scalable.
RE: Project: Modular Trenches - Simon - 06-06-2012
Looking good.
Take a look at Fat Franks stuff.
Fat Frank Trenches
Might give you some ideas.
Also have a look at the field fortifications here.
Si
RE: Project: Modular Trenches - Stuart - 06-06-2012
Those look ace Si - feeling proper inspired now
Just trying to track down some large sheets of 2mm MDF to use for bases.
RE: Project: Modular Trenches - Stuart - 07-06-2012
Making the most of a week off, and in between domestic duties, I've applied a basecoat and first drybrush to the concept. Base was some cheapo dark brown acrylic from The Works, and the first drybrush was Graveyard Earth... - sorry, "Steel Legion Drab".
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RE: Project: Modular Trenches - Stuart - 07-06-2012
Another final, lighter drybrush, and some parched static grass. That's pretty much it for this initial concept I think.
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RE: Project: Modular Trenches - Stuart - 08-06-2012
These trenches from the Lock & Load gallery look good - might use them for "inspiration"...
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RE: Project: Modular Trenches - manrogue - 08-06-2012
Loving the look of these, similar to something i attempted a while ago but yours look better!
What did you use for the sides? Styrofoam?
RE: Project: Modular Trenches - Stuart - 08-06-2012
Cheers Vince - the banks are off-cuts of pink foam, and the wooden panels were assembled from matchsticks (bought a huge bag of them from Hobbycraft a while back). The banks and floor were then covered in ready-mixed filler, and finally coarse sand.
Should've taken some earlier shots, but just started off tinkering and wasn't sure how it would turn out.
RE: Project: Modular Trenches - Embolden - 14-06-2012
The results are amazing, I would love to see a board of trenches!