[Terrain] Victorian London, A demo table for Little Wars 2008 Options

[Dagorlad]

I have put the remaining two commissions on hold until I can make some significant progress on a private project - I am making a game table for the Little Wars convention in Melbourne this May (25th). I originally started this a while ago and have returned to it now that the deadline is approaching (all too rapidly).

These were taken over the Christmas break...







The plan is to make a section of Westminster Bridge over the Thames, together with the Embankment and some Victorian-style houses at the rear. The above photos give you an idea of the size of the bridge.

The next few were taken just after Christmas. At that stage the plan was to do a 6' x 4' table - I've since scaled that back to 4' x 4' because I simply can't fit it in my car if it's any bigger:





Fast forward a couple of months and now I am back 'on the job'



The pieces in the above photo are just resting, which is why they're leaning a bit. I've done a little more work since this was taken and will post somne more photos later in the week to show how the Embankment is progressing.

The minis are from Eureka Miniature's Pax Limpopo range - buy some, you know you want to,

[Red Dragon]

That looks extremely cool.

What is it for?

(As in system, RP, Game ect)

[Dagorlad]

What is it for?

(As in system, RP, Game ect)

Heheh, oh yeah! I should have mentioned it.

The table can be used for several 28mm games really, but it is being specifically done for Pax Limpopo - a game currently under development by Eureka Miniatures, set during the mid-to-late 19th century. The design of the bridge would work equally well with Warmachine (the city of Caspia), Lord of the Rings (Osgiliath), Warhammer (Bretonnia), or even Cthulhu-esque pulp horror. There's no reason why we couldn't see Panzer IV's rolling across the bridge even.

[dabigboss]

The table can be used for several 28mm games really, but it is being specifically done for Pax Limpopo - a game currently under development by Eureka Miniatures, set during the mid-to-late 19th century.

i often look at those miniatures and think about the game.
It looks like a lot of fun to paint and muck around with them.


aaron

[Red Dragon]

Panzers!! Rolling across Westminster bridge!!!!

I'll have you know we had World War One Vetrans armed with shotguns and pitchforks. The Germans would have never gotten past Eastbourne!!!

I was just imagining a thick pea-souper rolling in. A sudden scream. Maybe the ripper is about. Time for the Peelers to call for Mr.S.Holmes....

[Gonzoangel]

Certainly looking forward to having a good look at this table at Little Wars in May, exceptional work.

[enFORCER]

i often look at those miniatures and think about the game.
It looks like a lot of fun to paint and muck around with them.
aaron

I heartily agree with you there

City's looking fantastic Dagorlad, I really like where this is going (plus I wan't to see more bomber nannies )

[Dagorlad]

I cleared away the distraction of the bridge and just put the Embankment sub-assembly on show.



The overhead shot shows the overall layout of the embankment (ignore the pencil marks on the table surface, leftovers from an earlier plan).

A couple of close-ups:



Note that the steps will actually reach the top eventually.



And the wharf, almost completed (scrounged from an earlier project that never amounted to anything).



There will be a lot of floating detritus in the water and a steam boat as well (another person's contribution). Anyway, that's how it stands at present.

[-Russ-]

Woah! Alan that is damn insane! Kodos mate. The water line along side by the drain is excellent.

[PapaRubbery]

Alan,

Will PM you in the morning. Just had to pop in and mention the brilliance of this piece! My extreme kudos!

Cheers,

Alex

[damnyouhussies]

Looks like an incredibly complex project , its great to be able to see something like this in a diary, birth of a masterpiece type material.
Looking forward to seeing it progress.


Oh and much love for those armoured penny farthings, definitely one of my favourite models ever. Such a dadist mix of steampunk, ww2 , daleks , the goodies, goldbergism and british comic book pulp.

[enFORCER]

That warf is simply stunning, it looks just, well, perfect!

[Tyra_Nid]

Wow, its brilliant, dont think there is much more to say!

Except for continue please, as I will be watching with much anticipation.

[Fluffy05]

Wow, its brilliant, dont think there is much more to say!

Except for continue please, as I will be watching with much anticipation.

You definitely have a gift

Thanks for sharing!

Allan

[Senexis]

I was just imagining a thick pea-souper rolling in. A sudden scream. Maybe the ripper is about.

The real reason Germany never invaded. They never did catch the bloke...

[Dagorlad]

Been a busy boy on this lately and made some significant progress. The embankment is now glued down onto the table and the steps are in place. I still need to paint a few bits and plaster the lower wall, but structurally, this bit is done - just the fine detailing to do.



"Psst, wanna buy some honey?"



They're stairs aren't they? Ok, so how's he doing that?

Like this...



A clever idea called a "Doodad" (patent pending) - a device invented by Mad Uncle Andy (aka abbcampbell). Fits snugly onto the steps (upside down) and gives any model a stable platform upon which to stand - use two for larger bases. I made a master model and cast it in plaster, works a treat!

Anyway, now its on to finish the bridge itself before moving to the second half of the table.

[enFORCER]

Fantastic progress dagorlad!! Your painting of wood grain's spectacular


Loving the mini display's of Eureka stuff :B

[Jimmy]

Insanely cool, can't wait to see the final product!!

[mark_logue]

This is looking fantastic, cool idea with the stair doodads. Looking forward to seeing progress.

[Dagorlad]

Things are starting to come together. Most of this lot is glued in place now and I'm working on finishing off the details and getting it painted. Hopefully, I'll start working on the second half of the board next week.