I've had this expansion planned for awhile now and was able to knock it out relatively quickly. My goal here was to provide this project with a residential environment to go along with the more downtown looking part of the city. I took inspiration from Sadr City, Iraq. The buildings are made out of solid … Continue reading 2004 Iraq; Neighborhood Expansion
For some reason I have always had it in my head mouse-pad material gaming mats were the default option for wargaming play surfaces (I am guessing this bias comes from playing WH40K early on). Until recently I ran across a couple of posts online that showed off a cloth mat with styrofoam underneath to give … Continue reading 2004 Iraq; A New Mat(s) and an Excuse
Really fun build, first project using a significant amount of prints from my Photon S. It has added a whole slew of options to add to my projects. Tinkercad is also is fun a tool to fool around in for added customization in print designs; like these signs, benches and magazine stands. One thing I … Continue reading 2004 Iraq; Market with upper dwellings
My original plan for a gaming surface on this project was neoprene mats. It gave way to a bit more of an immersive idea in whole mdf sheets with texture glued on top. Now, after a couple of projects I believe smaller mdf squares are the way to go. The neoprene mats are great, but … Continue reading 2004 Iraq; Compounds and Alleys
My next couple of projects are going to be focused on walled compounds. I am experimenting using MDF as a base for these structures and the first project came out pretty decent. The color is a bit too red but overall I think it'll fit nicely into the collection. As I have been researching for … Continue reading 2004 Iraq: More terrain and a new hobby space
When is a project completed? This 2004 Iraq project has been at the forefront of my efforts for almost 10 months now. It has been a long journey, probably too ambitious for my first foray into historical wargaming if I am honest. I realized a few weeks ago that I was at a point where … Continue reading 2004 Iraq; Project Update
Work continues on the 2004 Iraq project. Completed the rest of the HMMVVS, five total. Been making buildings for most of the month of December, finally feels like I am getting some decent pieces put together. It's cool to lay it all out and see how you skills have improved. Hope everyone had a great … Continue reading Construction Continues
Took a break from hobbying for a few months while real life required a bit more attention. While there was lost time, it has renewed my vigor as well as letting myself take a more objective look at the work I had already completed. One thing that was glaringly obvious was my lack of detail … Continue reading Continuation and Details
My first attempt at getting some height in the city. One thing I learned during this build is the need for at least a rudimentary plan. As much fun as it is to grip it n' rip it, it led to some frustrating points and less than ideal results in some areas. Overall happy with … Continue reading Terrain: Apartment Complex
Work continues on the 2004 Iraq project. The table is starting to fill up but I am unsure how how it's turning out. Everything seems a tad too dark and the board is very flat. The next batch of buildings I am going to have to try to build taller. My proxxon hot wire table … Continue reading Terrain: A Table (half) Full of Terrain
The Yeti Cave 