Tactical Command
http://www.tacticalwargames.net/taccmd/

"Hold the Line!" - defense line project
http://www.tacticalwargames.net/taccmd/viewtopic.php?f=126&t=27474		 Page 1 of 3
Author:  berzerkmonkey [ Thu May 22, 2014 2:56 pm ]
Post subject:  "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
Since my next project army is Krieg/Siege Masters, I figured I'd try to do up some defense lines for them. What's the preference on the deck plating - the raised plates, or the "joined" sections? I'm kind of leaning toward the more simple joined sections, but I want to get more opinions. I'd like to submit them to Shapeways ASAP to try to get them back before June 14 (though I doubt they will get printed in time...)

The line consists of one 8cm straight section, one outside corner, and one inside corner. A straight and two corners make one 10cm defense line/trench.

EDIT: The sections are 2cm deep, with about 1.7cm allocated to usable space. In other words, a 2cm x 2cm square base will have a little overhang. The reason I did this size is to keep it roughly in line with the FW defense line sections. I also didn't want to make the sections too big.

Image

EDIT: Note the lack of piled up corpses in front of the defense lines. This may offend some GW purists.
Image

Component parts:
Image
And added a little detail to increase the visual appeal.

Image
Author:  mordoten [ Thu May 22, 2014 2:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
i like the raised plates the most!
Author:  berzerkmonkey [ Thu May 22, 2014 3:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
I added a poll to the top. Ultimately, what I'd like to do is offer them to everyone in some form or another, so I figured I should find out what people like...
Author:  Armiger84 [ Thu May 22, 2014 4:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
I'm guessing the joined sections would be sized to fit 20x20 bases?
Author:  Todderman [ Thu May 22, 2014 4:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
Pfft, MoI. You should use a more manly 3D program like Blender. I've heard that you can also get a Blender-compatible mouse and keyboard that inject needles into your palms to make design even more challenging.
Author:  berzerkmonkey [ Thu May 22, 2014 4:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
Derp - I forgot to post the depth of the line sections. I've updated the OP. The sections will fit a square Epic base, but there will be a 3mm overhang.

FYI, I received a comment via email that the rounded plates don't look 40K enough. I could square off the corners if this is a big concern.
Author:  berzerkmonkey [ Thu May 22, 2014 4:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
Todderman wrote:
Pfft, MoI. You should use a more manly 3D program like Blender. I've heard that you can also get a Blender-compatible mouse and keyboard that inject needles into your palms to make design even more challenging.

Nah, I do it the easy way - I design everything in ASCII and just import it into MoI.

Code:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Author:  primarch [ Thu May 22, 2014 4:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
Hi!

I like the raised plates better.

Primarch
Author:  SpeakerToMachines [ Thu May 22, 2014 4:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
Raised plates, for sure. Looks better with a splash of wash.

Square or rounded edges, both good.
Author:  berzerkmonkey [ Thu May 22, 2014 4:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
Ah crap - I modified the poll and it reset everything. OK, it was 6 for raised plates, 8 for the other. Please don't vote a second time - I'll just add the totals together.

Updated the OP to add an image of the front of the line.
Author:  uberChris [ Thu May 22, 2014 5:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
Another vote for the raised plates, doesn't matter if they're rounded or not. Looking forward to using them for my Baran army.
Author:  berzerkmonkey [ Thu May 22, 2014 6:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
Image including raised plates, modified to be more angular and GRIMDARK. If you trip, you WILL scrape your hands on these edges!
Image
Author:  berzerkmonkey [ Thu May 22, 2014 7:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
And added a little detail to increase the visual appeal.

Image
Author:  Dwarf Supreme [ Thu May 22, 2014 7:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: "Hold the Line!" - defense line project
Joined sections, please.
Page 1 of 3 All times are UTC [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/