KAPcom Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hey guys, it's been a while since I've posted anything, but I've been keeping busy! My latest project is a new display board for my Admech and drop pods to chill on. I wanted to design something portable that will fit in my battlefoam bag, but big and flashy enough to catch people's attention. So, here's the design. Most everything is laser-cuttable (I guess that's a word), and I plan on adding some really cool led effects into the generator (which is magnatized to the board). I also plan on etching in texture on to the surface of the board, adding bits of drop terrain and rubble, and embedding cables which hopefully will turn out cool. Most of the parts will be cut from 1/8" MDF and acrylic. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Ooh, I should totally do some magnetized spot terrain for mine. I'm working off a metal sheet base, so gluing stuff on is kind of sketchy, but I can totally mag some stuff in. Thanks for the inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Ooh, I should totally do some magnetized spot terrain for mine. I'm working off a metal sheet base, so gluing stuff on is kind of sketchy, but I can totally mag some stuff in. Thanks for the inspiration!Magnetized terrain works awesome. I started doing it after I got my tablewar and it's been worth it. I also did magnetize terrain as wounds on my stormwolves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 I've got spots on my TWC where I can pin in removable bits for Wound Markers, but haven't figured out what I want to use for them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 I've got spots on my TWC where I can pin in removable bits for Wound Markers, but haven't figured out what I want to use for them yet.I used 3rd edition starter trees but that probably doesn't work as well for TWC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I want to make some Rune Stones or something, but my couple of attempts have been disappointing so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I've got spots on my TWC where I can pin in removable bits for Wound Markers, but haven't figured out what I want to use for them yet. What about green stuffing some Chaos Energy looking stuff, but paint it up as flowing blood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 They're spots on the base, not on the dudes themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psilence Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Looks awesome kap! Is the generator a kit? Or did you cut it? I kind of like how empty and stark it is with just the gen :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalripphook Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Can you run the entire thing with little Christmas lights in the etching? or have some of the holes go through the entire board and have the light shine from below the board up through the holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAPcom Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Looks awesome kap! Is the generator a kit? Or did you cut it? I kind of like how empty and stark it is with just the gen :p Everything was designed (and being built) by me. I've currently got access to a laser cutter, and have been making full use of it. :) Can you run the entire thing with little Christmas lights in the etching? or have some of the holes go through the entire board and have the light shine from below the board up through the holes For the interior of the generator, I picked up a remote-controlled RGB LED strip with various light patterns. I'm also making some lit smoke plumes for my drop pods. As far as lights in the etching, I think the only thing I'd consider is picking up some EL wire, but at this point thats a bit much. I'm not a huge fan of copious amounts of light as after a while it usually becomes more of an annoyance to other players. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAPcom Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Making progress! Have the board painted / etched and is being glued. Also have the generator cut and put together. More updates as they come! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 This is phenomenal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Dude. That's looking awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainA Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 I hate you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psilence Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Moar pics! :) looking awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAPcom Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Mostly finished. Still have to weather the tile and whatnot, but you get the idea. Generator is painted and working! I'm super excited that it all worked. Anyways, see you all at Guardian Cup! And a .gif of the lighting effects! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Why do you play 40k? I mean, seems like you'd be better off building robots or something.... It is very awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.MoreTanks Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 TEEN GIRL SQUAD!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAPcom Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Why do you play 40k? I mean, seems like you'd be better off building robots or something.... It is very awesome. I build robots as well. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.MoreTanks Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 There isn't a ton of stuff that Karl doesn't build. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAPcom Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Got the board done in time for Guardian Cup, and was awarded Best Appearance! Here's the whole army: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Damn, dude. That is just awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Damn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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