I had a bizarrely uncharacteristic, freakishly blazing desire to get some terrain pieces done - so I ran with the urge before I came to my senses.
I'm a big fan of the products from Architects of War. Their stuff is durable, characterful and very robust. I realize the cost of their kits are often at a premium, but I reason that good quality terrain is like 'a gift that keeps on giving' - once it's done it's always a treat to put on the table. So here are five items from their stock-list that I've managed to bash out over the past few weeks:
a tobacco field,
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'Wait, dude, is that, like, cannabis?' Now, talk about a terrain objective... |
the water well,
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I really wanted to put a tiny teddy bear laying on the lip of the well but Sarah said that was too dark, even for me. |
a Dark Age stone hut,
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'Don't get put off by the whole 'hut' thing. Rather, think of it as a minimalist starter home...' |
two pink pigs in their poke,
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Orville and Wilbur daydreaming of a world that hates bacon. |
and finally, a machine-gun emplacement.
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From the pages of 'Better Holes & Trenches': the self composting MG nest. |
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This piece will come in handy for WWII skirmish games like 'Bolt Action', 'Chain of Command', etc. |
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Remove the top of the emplacement and you get a rather grisly knocked-out version. Yeesh! |
To be frank I'm not completely cured of the terrain-making bug (well, it's more just assembling/painting), so I may have a few more items rolling off the table over the next little while.
Very nice. I really like that well
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, I think it's my favourite too.
DeleteI've got the same terrain making bug - must be an epidemic!
ReplyDeleteI noticed that, great work btw Miles.
DeleteThey look great! I would have sworn they were professionally done.
ReplyDeleteCheers Jim. I do pay myself a small salary so I guess they are ;)
DeleteNice terrain bits Curt. Love the pigs! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, the oinkers are great. Wherever there are people there are pigs it seems.
Delete"Timmy's fallen in the well!"
ReplyDeleteGo on, Curt, put the teddy bear next to the well... I dare you!
I am sorely tempted Johnny...
DeleteWell, that's some great stuff.
ReplyDeleteCheers Moiterei!
DeleteVery nice Curt, you have done a great job on them.
ReplyDeleteJohn
Thanks John! I took a page out of your playbook to get a bunch done at once.
DeleteVery nice indeed, run with the bug whilst it's there
ReplyDeleteIan
Thanks Ian, my thoughts exactly.
DeleteNicely done Curt, some of this would be perfect for Saga.
ReplyDeleteArchitects of War became my go to US store. I'll order late at night and by morning, it's in the mail. Great prices and their customer service is tops.
Thank Monty! Yes indeed, many of these are destined for a SAGA game soon.
DeleteFantastic pieces, Curt. I like a lot the tobaco field and the nest. But the price, the terrible price...
ReplyDeleteCheers Juan. The tobacco field is a nice piece but I imagine with shipping these kits might be prohibitive to folks outside North America.
DeleteWarlords Games have some of them, but they are expensive too. I think the best idea is to buy them in SALUTE.
DeleteA great idea in of itself, but then you'd need to afford to get to SALUTE to pick them up...
DeleteThanks Andrew, they will be welcome additions indeed!
ReplyDeleteNice little pieces there Curt in particular the well!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks Christopher, I really like the well as, well, well!
DeleteThese are superb Curt, I do like the Architects range.
ReplyDeleteCheers Michael, they do make some very nice stuff.
DeleteGreat stuff Curt. But I would still use the teddy bear...
ReplyDeleteDuly noted, thanks dude.
DeleteNice items. You could make the teddy bear detachable to add or remove as the whim strikes you.
ReplyDeleteAnother great idea!
DeleteVery nice pieces Curt - I really like the well, quite charming.
ReplyDeleteThanks Scott! Once I finished the pales and ropes it really came together.
DeleteHave you done any scratch built hedgerows? We are musing over some low-cost approaches and seeing your current interest thought to ask.
ReplyDeleteHey MurdocK, no I have not done any hedgerows but it's funny you should ask as I'm in the midst of negotiating to get some done-up from Andrew (Loki). This is his online store:
Deletehttp://www.terrafirmastudios.co.uk/#
Drop him a line to see if he can help you out.
Great work Sir
ReplyDeleteLove it the water well !
Cheers
Thanks very much Captain!
DeleteThose are incredible castings! Your painting and flocking/static are incredible realistic.
ReplyDeleteThey are great little models - thanks very much for your thumbs up!
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