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Heroscape swamp idea - tile update on1/9
« on: 06 January 2012, 22:43:28 »
I got to wondering what you could do with pliers and toothpicks . . .

Crushed, torn, soaked in a gray 50/50 paint/water, and 'planted' in a swamp.  Thought I'd share the result.  BTW, you can drill holes for a toothpick with a 5/64" bit.



The final result isn't bad.  I am thinking of replacing my wire 'dead' trees with toothpick 'dead' trees.



It's only game terrain and meant for game use.  I want it to look good, but not diorama perfect.  Any thoughts, comments, etc?

As always, please steal any ideas you deem useful.

Happy hunting,
John Blackwell
« Last Edit: 09 January 2012, 21:58:25 by john blackwell »
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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - again
« Reply #1 on: 06 January 2012, 22:57:46 »
damned nice work, but just because of wear and tear I would keep the wire trunks and just use the "logs" for deadfall or for rough terrain
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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - again
« Reply #2 on: 06 January 2012, 23:32:10 »
That is artwork.....drool....... O0
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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - again
« Reply #3 on: 07 January 2012, 12:43:27 »
Quote from: Dave Talley on 06 January 2012, 22:57:46
use the "logs" for deadfall or for rough terrain

That's a great idea.  I have used aquarium gravel and kitty litter for 'rocky' rough terrain like this . . .


I'm thinking I can create log-jam tiles for rough terrain too . . .

hmmm . . .

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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - again
« Reply #4 on: 07 January 2012, 20:23:55 »
and cleared forest hexes :-)
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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - again
« Reply #5 on: 08 January 2012, 09:46:37 »
"Dead? yes, all dead the Dead Marshes, yes that is what they are called......."  very nice work  O0
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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - again
« Reply #6 on: 08 January 2012, 09:51:58 »
I really like that effect.  I would leave both types of tree in the swamp for variety.  I also agree it would make great rough terrain.  Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - again
« Reply #7 on: 08 January 2012, 19:30:40 »
It's realistic enough to  make me think of this:
http://www.alicia-logic.com/capsimages01/tns_031NoahHathawayArtax.jpg


Thanks. Now I'm all depressed.  :P
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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - again
« Reply #8 on: 09 January 2012, 21:57:53 »
Quote from: Dave Talley on 06 January 2012, 22:57:46
. . . or for rough terrain

What a great idea . . . here's what I came up with. 

A sequence of shots from tile to finished.  Please forgive my impatience with not waiting for everything to dry before posting.







Steal any ideas you wish.

Happy hunting,
John Blackwell
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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - again
« Reply #9 on: 09 January 2012, 22:40:47 »
Quote from: john blackwell on 09 January 2012, 21:57:53

Steal any ideas you wish.

Happy hunting,
John Blackwell

Well of course I will! It has worked out pretty darn good for me so far ;)
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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - tile update on1/9
« Reply #10 on: 10 January 2012, 09:52:17 »
The poor Catapult. It would've made an awesome Osprey. :'(

Any chance of a how-to on those swamp hexes? That still water looks snazzy.
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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - tile update on1/9
« Reply #11 on: 10 January 2012, 10:04:25 »
Is the fire removable? Also: Awesomesauce.

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Re: Heroscape swamp idea - tile update on1/9
« Reply #12 on: 10 January 2012, 12:06:10 »
@ Scatcat - it was a 'leftover' mech from the regiment.  I bought it back in '98 and never did anything with it - until now.  It will now mark  the sites of trashed mechs in all future engagements.

Referencing the water: the following should link you to my original swamp thread.  I completed it sometime back and just recently went back and added the toothpick 'deadwood' which led to the log-jam rough terrain tiles.
http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,6724.0.html


@ ApokalypseTest - thanks.  The fire is fixed.  I got some pointers from Spaceman Spiff, and this is my (far inferior) work.  It's also photographed in Reply #13:
http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,7543.0.html


Happy hunting!
JB
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