Mal Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Gah... I hate first posts... I never was much good at introductions... ;) Anyway, I am in the process of rebuilding my Dark Angels army and I decided that I would like to try something other than just modelling and converting minis.. *Discounting that part build warhound titan I've got laying around here somewhere... I never was much good at finishing what I started* I decided to give my marines a 'mobile-home' as it were. I love the old GW Firebase, but I wanted something more for my guys... I decided to base my marine outpost on the buildings from the Dawn Of War game. Below are some screen shots of the buildings that I am going to make: http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6001/smmachineculthy2.th.png Im not too sure about the Machine Cult, its a nice enough structure, but Im thinking about doing it above ground so I can model the tech's workshop (they are soo much fun to do) http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/3804/smbaracksum4.png Much the same as the Machine Cult, I dont patricularly like the Baracks, I haven't decided what im going to change on this one, but it will be changing. http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2725/smsacredartifactdu2.png This I was thinking about using for the Apothecary, turning it into a form of hospice. http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/802/smstronghold1kg0.png I chose the tier 1 stronghold because in my opinion the tier 2 and 3 both seem a little cluttered. http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/5247/smpowergeneratorsj4.png Come on... if im going to make a base they are going to need power... I suppose you could use it for cover... but personall I would want to run away from the thermo plasma generator when people shoot high explosive rounds at it!! :P http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/1469/smhbturrettl7.png A staple must have for all your defence needs. nuff said. http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8410/smarmouryix1.png This is one of my personal favourites, I just love this building, and im not likely to make any major modifications to it... but I was considering using it for the baracks, seeing as every marine has their own equipment, with the exceptions of jet packs and bikes, but I can put those in the machine cult. Also on a side note I started working on a Belial conversion for my DeathWing force, here are a couple of pics, the first is after I had assembled him, and the second is with the first undercoats on. http://imgcash4.imageshack.us/img258/4047/dsc00069yk3.th.jpg http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img172/9520/dsc00072zb9.th.jpg Let me know what you think Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbadons Chosen Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 i like the idea and i cant wait to see the outcome Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1642566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Plasticard Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Interesting. Bigger pictures of belial would be nice! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1642569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Yeah sorry about those... they are actually very large images... but imageshack wasn't being very nice and kept resizing them when i told them not to... i'll try again, see if I can make them a little clearer for you. http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/2172/dsc00069sm3.jpg http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/9520/dsc00072zb9.jpg Ahh there we go, sorry if the pics are a little fuzzy I dont have a digi cam so I used my phone Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1642580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Plasticard Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 That's okay...I can see them pretty well. Lots of seals there, ya. I really like the use of the loin bearer cherub thing. Very cool! As for painting I can't say much...its a little too blurry to make out any highlights or shading. Cheers! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1642599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 There isnt much in teh way of highlights and shading on him yet, I only have the base colours done.. I found that once I started painting him some of the items I had on him didn't fit/look right so I sripped them off, also I added the rope belt and the cloak. As I do more work I'll see if I can get better pics for you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1642609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frost Knight Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Finally somebody is making the buildings. please consider doing this one to as it is so cool!!! http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s177/CommanderRet/Tactica.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1642866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Tactica Control? I thought the number on it was 101? Or am I just being a geek? I did consider doing a few imperals, I actually like the IG HB turret over the SM one, it just looks more intimidating, but the idea of my project is to have a forward base that I can fluffy deploy from space, unfortunately imperial buildings are not really effective for SM tactics.. Saying that I may do some of them once im done with the SM for my force as a friend of mine has a DH army. Well im now faced with the problem of construction method... I was originally thinking of making a sprue framework and attaching plasticard plates to it, but now thinking about it.. I may just make it out of styrofoam. I suppose I can always mak it out of foam, then if I dont like it, I can attach plasticard over the top.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1643015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Tactica Control? I thought the number on it was 101? Or am I just being a geek? I did consider doing a few imperals, I actually like the IG HB turret over the SM one, it just looks more intimidating, but the idea of my project is to have a forward base that I can fluffy deploy from space, unfortunately imperial buildings are not really effective for SM tactics.. The numbers change when your guardsman have a different badge don't they? Haven't played IG for a while B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1643089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 I can't say I tend to avoid IG as much as possible... but I didn't think the numbers change on teh DOW buildings... IIRC when you got different unit types for IG buildings they just put a flag on the building... Ohh I have also added some pics of a few of my nearly-completed DA models to my gallery, let me know what you think Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1643107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frost Knight Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 i was just thinking if you modiffied it abit it would look cool for a bunker. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1643233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Yeah your probally right...Gah I wanna do teh IG ones now... :D must stay focused must stay focused.... Lol, I'll see what I can come up with as soonas I finish the SM ones. MY DA army is nearly finished (1500 points in 2 weeks!! yippie), so all im woking on is little finishing details, odd conversion that I've been wanting to do and scenery (althoguh I should also get that blasted titan done somethime this century, even if I am only going to finish it then sell it...) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1643246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJP Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Mal, when you choose which regiment your IG are from in DOW, the numbers on the buildings change. So if you chose 82nd Cadian, then the number would be 82. The default is the 101st Vendoland Guard IIRC, hence the 101. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1643266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Lol, I take it thats from the skirmish and/or miltiplayer aspect of the game? personally I only use it to kill half hour or so by playing the campaign matches.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1643267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarInHeaven Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 back to the space marien Buildings... i must say that i had the idea myself, but if you only got 25EURO a mounth and your iron warriors are eatin it all away ^_^ anyway if u make them, will you please post a turtural of them? i micht make them IW-converted :rolleyes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1643674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Yeah, I'll take photos step by step... Its an idea that I've seen thrown about on many a forum, but i've never actually seen anyone do it..... ohh well... I guess i'll have to change all that :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1643757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_hhh Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 great idea!! the buildings themselves shouldnt be to hard at all considering you have very detailed 360 degree plans from DOW just make sure you get the scale right!! the only tough thing i can see will be finding enough bits to detail them! good luck and keep posting Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1643801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Ohh trust me bits wont be a problem.... by bits box is 17 years old!! (well its now 4 boxes, 1 wasnt enough) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1644083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranidman Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Nice Idea I will be looking forward to seeing the buildings in model Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1644758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemFX Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I suggest you work on the last building first. It's lovely little shed-like appearance screams space marine.. The rest of the buildings.. Not really so much. If you could possibly make a mockup of one of your ideas (drawing it) then perhaps I'll embark on this insane idea also <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1644818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Yes thats the one I was actually planning on doing first, I like that one best, I think I want to use that for the barracks. Once the rest of my mterials arrive, I'll do a few small testers to see the easiest method for doing these buildings and then I'll draw up final plans.... The ones I have now are very VERY rough! lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1644858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falk Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I once brainstormed a bit about building those mmh... buildings, a few things I came up with : -I would try to make them compatibles. Most have a sort of hexagonal door, and I'd try to make some kind of bridge (like between train's wagons) so the base could be totally closed. A bit like the FW base. Thinking about a basic pattern could be nice. Doing an intersection too. -I would ditch all the drop pod areas, and probably replace it with an observation/shooting platform, some kind of airlock or cargo doors. -I would probably get rid of the flying artefact and the big vertical part around it, as it's totally unpractical for thunderhawk transport, and replace it by the chapter's great banner, or at least a genuine, fair-trade, copy of it :) . -Making the building "openable" (and of course the interior) would be über awesome (imagine the armory packed with weapons and shells, and the stronghold with holographic screens, etc...) -Not all building of DoW would be usefull, but some buildings not in DoW could be, like some kind of airlock with a thunderhawk (eventhough the marine's helmet and backpack allows them to breath in space, you never know when you'll need a quick way to evacuate an important regular human. I can't remember if I had an idea for the barrack, cuz' I don't like the DoW one either (ok they're here just cuz' they needed a building for gameplay). I guess marines would just sit against the wall and take a nap. Rest of time not fighting, they'd be busy praying in the artifact building/chapel, cleaning their weapon, guarding the base, etc... Depending on your skills, starting with a simple generator could be a good idea, just so you perfect the process for the more complicated buildings. If you're an experienced modeler, I surely have no advice for you :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1645396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 There are lots of way I could do it, but I was looking at making them fast and easy to produce.. If they go well and I get enough intrest im going to add them to things I make for custom orders. I dont plan on having interiors (although it would be nice) as this woud substantially increase the price of manufacture and I try to keep things a cheap as possible. Budget gaming FTW!! Heh I was thinking of starting with the generator, but thats sooooo simple that I would'nt learn anything I dont already know... but hey I may still do it first (probally because I already have the plans made up for it). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1645432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Grimfang Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Capt. Achilles, an old member from this board, built these buildings from scratch a few years back. They are featured in a WD batrep between Orks and his Blood Ravens. The buildings are now terrain features at the new Toronto Bunker. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1646421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thats cool, I didn't know anyone had actually finished them yet. Well, im still going to do mine, because I want a set (an I have orders for 2 more space marine sets and an imperial set already!!! :o) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/142053-dow-buildings-for-40k-minis/#findComment-1646699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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