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I have been asked to build a terrain board for an exhibition game in May next year and have commenced work on it now (I'd never finish it in time if I started any later).

It's a Weird War II game called "Jurassic Reich" and the premise is that the Allies have learned that the Nazis have managed to clone dinosaurs and are building up a force of prehistoric armoured beasts.

It's sort of Dirty Dozen meets Jurassic Park, with some Indiana Jones thrown in for good measure. The table is to be a dark and brooding castle overlooking a snow-covered valley and village.

So, I have designed a castle based on one in Transylvania and have begun building it.

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There are several more images on my blog, under the heading "Jurassic Reich": http://spodding.tabletopwargaming.com/?cat=10

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Alan, you sure are one of the greatest terrain builders I know. 8)

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Wow, it looks great! :yay: I love the windows, there's so much detail! 8)

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For you, the paleontology is over, Herr Doctor Jones.... 8)
Are we going to see Vlad the Iguanodon?

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Hey Alan, how'd you carve and texture the rocks? Is is polyfilla?

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How can you do so much perfect work in such a small period of time?!
You always amaze me Alan! I already see this one in the right coat of paints, and still I know you will make it look even better then I can imagine.
Looking forward to see the entire castle!! :D

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Looking excellent so far, I can see a lot of potentional here aswell, I'm particularly liking the jutting out bay window and the supports for it!

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Ranger of Gondor wrote:
Hey Alan, how'd you carve and texture the rocks? Is is polyfilla?


Yep - polyfilla, smeared on about 1mm thick and then pressed with a kitchen scourer to give a rough texture. Once that dries (about 6 or more hours), I start carving in the masonry joints.

And hi Temet, long time no see!

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Wow that's insane. I love that little window with the grill, it's adorable. :-D
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Agreed! :P

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Ok, these aren't exactly shots of the castle, but they are a part of the game table.

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A sentry box, as seen across all of Germany and the Occupied Territories.

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The sentry box is amazingly accurate! Also, I find the tracks give a little personality to the little piece, which is always good :wink:
The only thing I find a tad wrong is the gate... I don't know why, but it seems a bit too simple. Maybe add a little crank or something to be able to open it? :roll:

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Looks great, Alan. 8)

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Well, you're quite right RoG - the boom gate itself is not quite finished. It needs red and black stripes on it, a little 'Halt' sign, and a counterbalance - a heavy weight at one end to make it easy to lift and lower the boom gate.

I've updated my blog too with some photos of other related pieces:

http://spodding.tabletopwargaming.com/

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Will there be a 'Cooler'?

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Everything is looking superb so far, on your blog and on the OR 8) Keep us posted :)

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Looks great! The detail is amazing! 8)

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I'd love to see the whole table. Pretty please? :roll:

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Phalnax wrote:
I'd love to see the whole table. Pretty please? :roll:
Sure, when it's finished.


Here's an update:

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These are shots of the guard barracks for the German troops. It's almost finished and I'll post more shots when I have completed it. The roof is removable so you can place troops inside.

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