RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted September 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2018 Get some people to dress up and get Modelu to scan them, and then produce them to the correct scale 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted September 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2018 I already love this. There is so much material, (as described so vividly in the many books), that I think it might be very hard NOT TO turn this into a gimmick with "literally" thousands of cameo's being possible! Even so, I still think there should be gutters and drainpipes, otherwise where will all the gargoyles feed? (Doh - Even I'm at it now!) Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 This sounds like a brilliant concept, you can really go to town on the details. Is it possible to get appropriate characters in / near 0 scale? You really need Nobby and Colon "guarding" the station.... I am using the wargaming scale of 28mm scale rather than O gauge as I did with Hobbiton End, massive ranges of figures - way more than in O gauge so no lack of opportunities although many of them are in fighting poses they can be converted. As for Discworld characters a company called MicroArt do an ever expanding range of specific characters. I will then supplement them with other 28mm scale figures from here, there and everywhere. Will need to be careful to choose figures that match size wise to these with careful placement of others. https://shop.microartstudio.com/en/258-miniatures There was also a range made by a company called Clairecraft a few years ago, many on Ebay but since Terry's death their prices have rocketed - sellers taking the wizzle me thinks!! £22 for a single figure - mick take! lots of other figures from companies such as Games workshop, Reaper miniatures, War Games Foundry etc etc etc. Best wishes Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted September 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2018 Looks fantastic Simon. About time you got on with a new layout (oh, hang on, I'd better do the same). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bridgiesimon Posted September 11, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) Totally agree Richard (Mudmagnet), I have been talking about this one for a long time. Finger officially removed from butt hehe. I have been out in the cabin once more with the phone camera so apologies for the quality, anyway here goes for more stuff done so far - This is the interior of the end building so this little drawing shop will be facing the front, you viewers! I mentioned the 3d printed bread before, well here it is on the stall. I know, still no sign! I am also working on scratchbuilding a ship for the dock, I found some really awesome resin ones but at £65 each (some well more than that even) this will do for now! Now some of the figures already painted - A few geezers, the blacksmith and the steampunk bloke are from Reaper miniatures and the other is from Gamesworkshop - less detailed as he will be inside one of the shops, the outstretched hand will be holding the door. A few girlies, all 3 from Reaper Miniatures, yes the one on the left will be at the front door of the Seamstresses Guild - My first troll What can I say but 'DON'T DO IT RINCEWIND, IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!!' CMOT Dibbler trying to see a 'sausage ina bun' to Rincewind the wizzard. The original Night Watch, Sergeant Colon, Captain Vimes and Corporal 'Nobby' Nobbs And finally the 3 witches, Granny Weatherwax, Magrat Garlick and Nanny Ogg Anyway, that is about all for now. Best wishes Simon Edited September 11, 2018 by bridgiesimon 24 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foo Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 IS THE LAYOUT WHEN YOU EXHIBIT GOING TO BE HELD UP BY FOUR ELEPHANTS ON A TURTLES BACK? SQUEEK 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) Simon - can I be the first to offer you an exhibition slot? (I can probably find a turtle but you'll have to bring your own elephants!) Edited September 11, 2018 by devonseasider Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted September 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 11, 2018 Simon - can I be the first to offer you an exhibition slot? (I can probably find a turtle but you'll have to bring your own elephants!) Is the turtle a celestial being or the one that's an instrument of torture? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 If the layout moved by turtle, I had better leave now to get there in time! Open to possible exhibition offers, just remember that I have not even started the boards yet though! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Is the turtle a celestial being or the one that's an instrument of torture? Ah yes, Vorbis's Iron Turtle! not sure that would be appropriate for the family audience hehe. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2018 I'd just get a 'turtle moves' sticker for the car 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 just remember that I have not even started the boards yet though! But that's just a few minutes distraction for a man of your talents . . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovex Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 That must be the mighty "PRID OF ANKH MORPORK" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Prid of Ankh Morpork it is then! Will remember that, great idea! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 I know I have been a little quiet, I have been busy with all sorts including painting more figures as well as searching for and ordering a few more from Black Cat Bases, excellent looking figures at really good prices - http://blackcatbases.com/ Will add a few piccies in a bit when my phone plays ball and sends them! Best wishes Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted September 29, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2018 Excellent Simon. May I suggest Death chasing Rincewind and the luggage across the roof tops riding Binky. Regards Lez.Z. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 29, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) Wouldn't The Luggage be chasing Death chasing Rincewind? You also need Lord Vetnari's private saloon, with blacked out windows of course. Perhaps junior wizards, who have mastered basic fire spells, could be employed as lighters up in the engine sheds. Or dragons... Edited September 29, 2018 by The Johnster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted September 29, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2018 Wouldn't he be the death of luggage also. It's only the death of rats that refused to rejoin him as I recall, and the luggage IS sentient after all, so surly he would be chasing the luggage not the luggage him. I suppose he could be chasing after Rincwind but be behind Death but you would have to be one very brave piece of luggage to chase after Death. I mean what if Death stops and turns around......... Regards Lez.Z. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 The Luggage follows its owner, so it wouldn’t be chasing Death, just following along behind. Also didn’t Death cease pursuing Rincewind, instead choosing to treat him as a sort of weathervane for occurances on the Disc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) The latest paintings - The first few are from a supplier known as gawd knows who!!Cannot remember when or where they came from beyond somebody selling them on Ebay a few years ago - yes I have been planning this project for a while now! (Terrible chunky crab claw hands but they came with a long wooden pole they are carrying, wondering what to hang from the pole at the mo, possibly a slave?) This wizard is from the Reaper Miniatures range, a plastic model so not as good detail so had to chop of the bent staff and remake from brass wire and tube. Obviously not totally finished yet but pleased so far. Finally, my favourite character - Death himself! I am also going to have a go at making some trolls using offcuts of insulation foam carved and glued together, several piccies collected from different sources to copy etc - found this website and like the idea! http://www.germy.co.uk/makingelemental.html Best wishes Simon Edited September 29, 2018 by bridgiesimon 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Splendid idea .................... shamefully I have only just discovered TP's writing (at the tender age of 55) and am within "Equal Rites" atm in my quest to read TP from start to finish this year during my epic Crewkerne - DLR commuting - lots to go yet and I am enjoying it immensely. My favourite TP "invention" so far is the hovering disc powered soley by the dislike of water of hydrophobic wizards - what a simply brilliant and comical concept. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Splendid idea .................... shamefully I have only just discovered TP's writing (at the tender age of 55) and am within "Equal Rites" atm in my quest to read TP from start to finish this year during my epic Crewkerne - DLR commuting - lots to go yet and I am enjoying it immensely. My favourite TP "invention" so far is the hovering disc powered soley by the dislike of water of hydrophobic wizards - what a simply brilliant and comical concept. Good man. Better late than ever. It gets better, hard though that may be to believe . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 I am sooo envious of you to be able to be reading his books for the first time!! Best wishes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted September 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2018 Splendid idea .................... shamefully I have only just discovered TP's writing (at the tender age of 55) and am within "Equal Rites" atm in my quest to read TP from start to finish this year during my epic Crewkerne - DLR commuting - lots to go yet and I am enjoying it immensely. My favourite TP "invention" so far is the hovering disc powered soley by the dislike of water of hydrophobic wizards - what a simply brilliant and comical concept. Awesome, I was raised on the abridged Tony Robinson versions but have in the last few years been listening to the unabridged ones, love them. The Vimes ones are my favourite - just finished listening to his story arc again! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted September 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 30, 2018 Hi everyone, Should we ask Andy Y and the Moderators (sounds like a band, doesn't it?) to set us up with an "Ook!" button for this thread? Regards, Alex. (A librarian for all of two months!) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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