Generally I prefer to make my own models and terrain, but every so often there are projects where a specialist is required! In this instance, I wanted some more buildings in the same vein as my prototype hardfoam GW habs. Whilst it might be within my capability to construct something in the same aesthetic, some of the construction techniques looked beyond me, especially when it came to some of the more interesting shapes.
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I decided that it would be better if I spent my time working on other projects and outsourcing the scratchbuilding to somebody with more skill and experience, so I called on Graham aka Grimsforge. I tasked Graham with building me five buildings that replicated the look and feel of the hardfoam habs. I first gave Graham a set of sketches to work up:
Graham did a fantastic job of turning these sketches into 3D reality using polystyrene, card and hardboard amongst other materials:
Typically, I was really excited when I received the buildings, but then did nothing with them for 18 months. Happily, I have now painted the first three smaller buildings and have the other two larger buildings WIP.
The storage hab
I envisage this small hab as a little structure for storage, with a small covered room and an enclosed yard. The building got the usual weathered grey paint job with some colour detailing around the yard entrances.
The walkway house
The fuel store
Hopefully you like them - be sure to check out Graham's other fantastic work on his Facebook page. I'm looking forward to getting the other two finished and getting them onto the table.
Excellent!
ReplyDeleteCheers Jason! Really nice to get them painted and show off Graham's excellent scratchbuilding skills.
DeleteThese look great. You must have quite an urban sprawl by now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Preacher! Out of interest I just totted it up. I think I have:
Delete7 fringe world habs / buildings
6 Necromundan habs
12 Helsreach adobe buildings
3 barracks
1 scrap Fort
6 miscellaneous structures/ ruins
Plus there's some older Mantic terrain I need to dig out and refurbish!
Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt!
DeleteBrilliant! Both the builds and the paint jobs. I'm watching closely as I plan to build a city once I have some minis complete for Stargrave.
ReplyDeleteThanks Hobbs! Next step really should be a full table setup.
DeleteGraham seems very good at what he does. I like the paint jobs too, very fitting with what you already have.
ReplyDeleteI think once you have painted the other two, that perhaps a big full town pic might be in order?
You're right Dai, I'm in awe of Graham's skills! Glad you like them.
DeleteI really should set up that town pic. I just need to reserve the kitchen table for a few hours 😉
They're absolute wins, I couldn't have told they're such scratch builds which is the best thing. The cohesion os great and playability as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks JB! It's a testament to some really excellent modelling skills from Graham.
DeleteI like them a lot! You really knew who to commission (which is quite an important thing) and he certainly knew how to turn this project into something recognizable yet fresh. I also love the paintjob, which is what gives full coherence to the whole group. I simply love them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Suber, really glad you like them. I'm definitely in favour in bringing in the right people with the right skills!
DeleteI need to build more buildings. These look gret.
ReplyDeleteThanks Clarke!
DeleteCheers Jimmy!
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