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But is it BATTLETECH
« on: 12 February 2020, 11:13:28 »
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after about 6 years of dragging a heavy 3/4" 4'x6' board placed on a Folding table around a room for a bi-weekly game session, I've decided to HECK WITH IT! and started building a replacement table.

Here are the fruits of my labour so far. New table measures 50"x46"...why such a weird size? Well, once th hex Boards are placed on the table, there is very little 'dead-space' around the table.
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #1 on: 12 February 2020, 18:12:04 »
Gorgeous!  Weird size or not!  :thumbsup:
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #2 on: 12 February 2020, 19:27:33 »
More pictures required so we can see some of the techniques you used and get ideas.
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #3 on: 12 February 2020, 20:27:16 »
Quote from: Bedwyr on 12 February 2020, 19:27:33
More pictures required so we can see some of the techniques you used and get ideas.

Sure, what sort of pics you want?
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #4 on: 13 February 2020, 00:06:42 »
Mostly closer ones. :)
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #5 on: 13 February 2020, 09:22:04 »
Quote from: Daryk on 12 February 2020, 18:12:04
Gorgeous!  Weird size or not!  :thumbsup:


The weird size is because I've made HEX Terrain Tiles, that measure 19.25" flat to flat (11 hexes across the flat and each hex is 1.75")

The table size means I can set up games like the attach map, and have them fit on the table with only a little dead space (would really love to have more 'tight' but better a little too big than too small!
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #6 on: 13 February 2020, 14:03:16 »
So, a couple of Underside shots of the table, and one of one of the terrain Tiles on the table, showing how the lip will hold the tiles on the table.
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #7 on: 13 February 2020, 14:08:53 »
Very solidly and cleanly built. Thank you!
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #8 on: 13 February 2020, 15:09:38 »
Thanx, I'll post more once I have the rest built (planning on putting shelf or shelves and enclose the bottom for storage.)
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #9 on: 13 February 2020, 16:31:10 »
Very well done!
Are the hills attached?
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #10 on: 13 February 2020, 17:19:24 »
Quote from: jimdigris on 13 February 2020, 16:31:10
Very well done!
Are the hills attached?

they are, tho, I also have un-attached hills.

It's a matter of my desire to set up for a game quickly with minimal work, but also increased variance.
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #11 on: 13 February 2020, 18:09:37 »
Why doubled 2x4s for the legs instead of 4x4s?  ???
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #12 on: 13 February 2020, 19:19:24 »
Nice!
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #13 on: 13 February 2020, 20:12:48 »
Quote from: Daryk on 13 February 2020, 18:09:37
Why doubled 2x4s for the legs instead of 4x4s?  ???

Cause Home Depot Didn't have them ;) :P :(
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #14 on: 13 February 2020, 20:40:50 »
Bummer... makes sense!  Good hack...  :thumbsup:
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #15 on: 20 February 2020, 11:28:13 »
Update on Table. Spent the past week building drawers on One Side, and a Cabinet on the other side, so I have places to keep stuff.

Almost done...just need to fill the nail holes around the top, stain them, and paint the table top.

Maybe I'll even draw a Hex Pattern on the top for just cause!
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #16 on: 20 February 2020, 12:00:29 »
hexing the top would save a step in setup

just blank grass hexes with everything else added on
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #17 on: 20 February 2020, 12:06:14 »
Quote from: Dave Talley on 20 February 2020, 12:00:29
hexing the top would save a step in setup

just blank grass hexes with everything else added on

Technically sort of true, but he already has a tessellating set of large hexes that already cover the entirety of the table. It could still be a good idea, though, for bespoke setups where the large hexes wouldn't be used for a particular game... just giving him more options.
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #18 on: 20 February 2020, 12:12:45 »
Yup, the Tiles can be seen on a shelf here:
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #19 on: 20 February 2020, 20:57:58 »
Loving the drawers, cabinet and hexing the top idea!  :thumbsup:
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #20 on: 22 February 2020, 13:35:53 »
The Table set up for Tonight's Scenario (must - resist - urge - to - print - more - roads!)
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #21 on: 22 February 2020, 21:37:10 »
Whoa, awesome! 8) :thumbsup:  That will be a blast to play on I'm sure.
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #22 on: 26 February 2020, 22:59:19 »
Quote from: NeonKnight on 22 February 2020, 13:35:53
The Table set up for Tonight's Scenario (must - resist - urge - to - print - more - roads!)
Just make bigger table. Problem solved. :) That looks really good.
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #23 on: 04 March 2020, 18:00:39 »
Superbe project! Well done.  :thumbsup:
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Re: But is it BATTLETECH
« Reply #24 on: 04 March 2020, 20:37:18 »
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
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