Saturday 27 April 2019

15mm Bridge and Ruined Temple

Two more terrain pieces I managed to complete over the Easter weekend. Firstly, a 15mm bridge which I purchased from Baueda:


















This is a very nice three-part model and includes some nice detail, conveying the impression of a bridge built by an army while on campaign:


















I also purchased the additional expansion section which, when added, turns it into a long bridge which should be enough to cover most scenarios:


















I also completed a ruined temple from Forged in Battle, comprised of a mixture of resin and metal components. Another nice model which I blockcoated in a Foundry sand colour and to which I then applied an ink wash and three successively lighter dry brush applications. As I was doing this the thought crossed my mind that I probably could have just gone down to the local aquarium shop and purchased something from there instead, but I was pleased with the overall result:




































I'll probably end up incorporating this into a larger middle-eastern built-up terrain piece more suitable for use in DBMM. I have a few more Forged in Battle buildings in mind for this and will be making a start on this once I completed a few elements of Spanish cavalry.

16 comments:

  1. Both models are great, Ruined Temple is my favorite - excellent work!

    cheers,

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    1. Thanks Phil, it is a lovely piece and surprisingly easy to paint up.

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  2. While the ruined temple is a great piece, my eye is caught by the sight of the bridge. Marvelous piece. The pilings driven into the riverbed look freshly hewn and the lashings look freshly lashed. A bridge built on the move, for sure. Very convincing brushwork on both!

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    1. Thanks Jonathan. I'm a big fan of the Baueda range and have a few more of their terrain pieces I'm hoping to complete over the coming months.

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  3. Excellent, great looking terrain pieces...

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    1. Cheers Phil, I'm keen to get them into a game or two over the coming months.

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  4. Very nice additions to your terrain collection Lawrence. You are possibly correct about the aquarium option but the ruined temple looks wonderful.

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    1. Thanks Keith, the thought struck me about halfway through, along with the thought that a model from an aquarium shop would probably also be much cheaper!

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  5. Great work Lawrence. I like that bridge - very reminiscent of one that Hinchliffe made in 25mm and served me well for many years. Actually the fish tank idea is a good one...I need some Egyptian ruins.

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    1. Cheers Mark. I wish I had your skills at scratch-building terrain. Baueda also have some very nice Egyptian models which I am looking for an excuse to purchase at some stage.

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  6. Two nice items; I agree, especially like the bridge!

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    1. Thanks Peter, it is a nicely conceptualised piece. I wish Baueda had a larger range as everything I have purchased from them has been very nice.

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  7. Nice temple,but the bridge is excellent,both well finished, it's just the bridge conveys the hastily built story really well!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks Iain. Yes, I think it was that quality that first attracted me to this model. I have enough stone bridges, but this looks like something that would have been thrown together by an army on campaign.

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  8. Both are excellently done but the bridge is my favourite!

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