Gailbraithe Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 This is a C&P of a post I made to Lead Adventure, and that Jim suggest I post here: I'm building a post-apocalyptic town! I'm playtesting a set of post-apocalyptic rules I've written, and to help set the mood for games I need a board full of post-apocalyptic collapse. I'm loosely basing the town, Last Exit, on some of the small farming towns around me. I've started with a bunch of Plasticville o Scale scenics.First up is the local watering hole, a neutral ground where different factions can meet to negotiate and settle differences. It's the Plasticville Diner with some pipe doodads from the Pegasus Chemical Plant set. It still needs new signage, some more paint and basing. Second is the Hanger, which is going to be part of a ruined airfield on the outskirts of town, and the headquarters of Burners faction. The Burners are neo-primitives who have reverted to a tribal lifestyle. This one is easy, it's just the Plasticville Hanger with a paint job.Third is Militia HQ, a Plasticville Split-Level House converted into a fortified bunker for the New Cascadia Militia. The NCM is the closest thing to a government in the area, and tries its best to keep any of the gangs of marauders from destroying what's left of Last Exit. I've included some pre-priming photos as well. Front: Back:Interior, Upper-Level:Unprimed:Fourth is the Blockhouse, a Plasticville Apartment converted into another fortified bunker -- complete with machine gun nest -- that is used as the headquarters of the Sons of the Apocalypse, a biker gang that operates out of Last Exit.Front:Back:Unprimed:Fifth, the Homestead, representing one of the many small family farms that struggles to eke out an existence in the dying soil of the post-apocalypse. It's the Plasticville Two Story House with some more bits from the chemical plant box.There's even more to come: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 I love it! The Plasticville 1950s vibe translates really well to a post-apocalyptic setting. I'm really looking forward to seeing where this goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Militia HQ exterior painting finished: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romans832 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Militia HQ exterior painting finished: LOVE the Cascadia Flag! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justjokin Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Little bit Fall out, little bit Omega man. I love it. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 You need more Vault-tec logos.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 What scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 This is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 What scale? The buildings are O Scale, though a lot of what I've read online says they are S Scale with O Scale doors and windows. They work very well with 28mm miniatures. Here are some pics with models included for scale: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Okay, so finished up the last bits of the Militia HQ, which meant fixing the flag, finishing the garage door, and weathering the chimney topper:And now when you open the garage, there is a surprise inside: a Bate's Digester, which converts animal waste into methane gas and provides power to the HQ and its vehicles.And some interior detailing: fireplace, comfy chair, and an office for the Militia Commander.I also finished a trailer home. The set comes with three, and this is the first I finished. This one is someone's home: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 The detailing on this stuff is amazing. Are you sculpting the interior furnishings yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 The detailing on this stuff is amazing. Are you sculpting the interior furnishings yourself? Yeah, it's all just sculpty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I finished exterior painting on the Biker HQ, still have the roof and interior to do. Here's the front:The back:This shot of the side shows off the peeling brickwork, which I'm really proud of. Never tried anything like it before, did an experiment, and am very pleased with the results. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ah, geesh! The weathering, the liberal use of mesh, it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 The mesh on the front is one of my favorite products. It's a sculpture form mesh sold in art stores that comes in a silver color. It's thin enough that you can cut it with scissors, but holds its shape really well, especially when given a little bit of support. With the diamond pattern, I think it looks great as scale chainlink fencing. I think my favorite detail, which I doubt most people even noticed, is that the metal barricades and reinforcements are all from a scrapped Burlington-Northern boxcar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Building looks great, but the mesh bugs me. I like the mesh, just seems like it should have some staples or something that "attaches" it to the building. I know, petty. But, that building does look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Building looks great, but the mesh bugs me. I like the mesh, just seems like it should have some staples or something that "attaches" it to the building. I know, petty. But, that building does look great. No, I actually agree with you. I just haven't figure out what to use yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PourSpelur Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 If I were fortifying my windows with chain link I'd probably just frame in in with 2x4's, ie. wooden coffee stir sticks. Looks crazy good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoemaker Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Super cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailbraithe Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 If I were fortifying my windows with chain link I'd probably just frame in in with 2x4's, ie. wooden coffee stir sticks. Looks crazy good! Yeah, that's the direction I'm leaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherbert Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 this is your best building yet. Its enjoyable to see the improvement over such a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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