Ada Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Hi there, so I've been interested in the zone mortalis boards for a while, came close to winning one at a decent price on eBay but was beaten in the dying seconds a few months ago. I have just started actually playing 40k (well, 30k really) again recently and so I decided to have a crack at making my own board. I have never undertaken a project of this size, although the components when you break them down aren't that complex so I wasn't to daunted by the task ahead. I'm working on a blog post about construction so I'm not going to go into that here, just post up a few pics of the project to date and hopefully get some feedback from you guys. So without further ado, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Looking Good !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Looks like a brilliant start! I also think I prefer it so far to the official ones which have overly-fussy detail. What are you thinking of doing to embellish the walls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks for the feedback. Major Gilbear I plan to add some vents and pipe work, as well as any Aquila I can get hold of. I don't think it's essential to cover the walls in detail but to use some simple items to create interest. For instance I am adding additional sections to the flat walls to create recesses along the length of the walls. So yeah, much like the floor I'm keeping it simple in terms of detail, but, hopefully making what I do add effective from a visual perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 If you're open to suggestions, I'd maybe consider some buttresses and reinforcing strips. Some thin card with a few rivets, and Zip ties are good for these, and are easy/cheap to do. For some slightly bigger buttresses you could use thin card folded over and hole-punched along its length - cheap and has a nice level of detail without being too fussy. A few really big wall vents are also a great idea, and very 40k/Aliens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemainus Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 A buddy of mine back in 3rd, when making his walls and fortifications, would get large sheets of plasticard or what have you - sometimes foam, depending - and just shoot the :cuss out of them with his airsoft gun. So when they got broken down into components for the board, they'd taken some heat and had that "this here buttress has seen some things" feel to it. Dunno if that strikes your fancy, but it always amused me. "Howd you get that effect, Tony?" "I shot it." *silence* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 If you're open to suggestions, I'd maybe consider some buttresses and reinforcing strips. Some thin card with a few rivets, and Zip ties are good for these, and are easy/cheap to do. For some slightly bigger buttresses you could use thin card folded over and hole-punched along its length - cheap and has a nice level of detail without being too fussy. A few really big wall vents are also a great idea, and very 40k/Aliens! Testing out the cable ties idea, going to work a treat I think. Thanks for the suggestion buddy, would never have considered those myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Got the full floor built and painted now. http://i.imgur.com/8Dgrlbg.jpg Need to tweak the paint job a little as I seem to have changed (unwittingly) the paint job a bit half way though. Over all I'm pleased though, now to get cracking on the wall sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Really liking the board sections and looking forward to the walls. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Just a couple more sections needed now. http://i.imgur.com/Y17i6lF.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 First detailed and primed wall section. I have purchased some large oval wall lights from zinge to add a little extra detail but they haven't arrived yet. http://i.imgur.com/kPmREg9.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ZFBGqiz.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forward Assist Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Impressive work. If you're ordering Zinge, I swear by their piping and rivet strips for adding detail to ZM boards. Their bulkhead doors are quite good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 Impressive work. If you're ordering Zinge, I swear by their piping and rivet strips for adding detail to ZM boards. Their bulkhead doors are quite good as well. Thanks very much. I've just searched and purchased some rivets from eBay, cheers for the heads up buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soric Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Those cable ties really add some much needed detail to the wall sections, which are super straight. They're really well done. Looking forward to seeing this project unfold further :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 Cheers Soric, hopefully with the zinge products I've ordered and a good paint job the walls will really pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Good progress, well done! I'm also glad that the zip tie idea was helpful! :) If you're after some big 'ol rivets, try getting some dried split lentils from your local grocer. Any bag of these has enough to last you your whole life, so don't just buy the cheapest pack you can find - buy the ones that look in best condition (i.e., regular size, not broken, etc). Whether it's 50p or £2, it's not likely to break anyone's bank! Cut some strips of cereal packet (about 4mm wide is good), glue these strips to your walls, and then glue the split lentils along them as big rivets. I would seal them with some gloss paint or varnish (raid your cellar/garage/shed/utility room!), and then paint as usual when dry. Another tip that can add some interesting shapes to your games (especially in bigger rooms/areas) is to use things like Pringles tubes and Cadbury's Drinking Chocolate tubs. After washing these out, carefully cut the tube/tub down to a suitable height and glue it upside-down onto a scenic base (so the flat bottom is now the top). These decorate well with the buttresses / zip ties / riveted strips as I have previously described, and lend some differently-shaped obstacles to rooms. I would avoid using drinks lids and such for much more than making barrels from though, as they are very hard to disguise well enough (i.e., most of these are so recognisable, that they always look like what they were). Finally, see if you can get a handful of old Space Lego bits. You may need to cut some of these up and/or file off the studs, but parts like the ribbed flexible tubing and the steering wheels make for great detailing items on your scenery (as armoured cables and wheel-valves on huge pipes respectively). Some of the Technic parts are also good, like the pulley wheels for airlock doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Been beavering away, all wall sections are built, I'm now adding detail. Going on holiday soon so won't be able to get much done so took the opportunity to start painting a section. the paint job is very much a work in progress I must say but I like where it's going so far. I want to get a lower deck, dirty feel without srepping into a Nurgle plague ship feel. Appreciate any feedback, and thanks for all the comments so far . http://i.imgur.com/4wCaU00.jpg http://i.imgur.com/GErQKyr.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Uveron Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 That is looking fantastic! Do you think you could outline a step by step on how you made thinks like the floor panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Looking very nice - I like the colours you chose. :) Do you think you could outline a step by step on how you made thinks like the floor panels. Floor Panels: 1) Glue a wire/plastic mesh to the board section. 2) Glue squares of card onto the mesh. 3) (Optional) Glue a few card circles onto some of the squares, or use a few bigger card squares, etc., for variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 That is looking fantastic! Do you think you could outline a step by step on how you made thinks like the floor panels. Thanks very much, I have blogged a build log for this on my site, link in my footer. The floor boards are pretty much as described by MG above, the blog gives details on dimensions etc, hope you manage to give it a read. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 This is looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ada Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Got a few more sections detailed and primed, sorry about the crappy photos but you get the idea: Wall 1 http://i.imgur.com/yK6TK9T.jpg http://i.imgur.com/FM2DwPZ.jpg Wall 2 http://i.imgur.com/YCirVNZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zYyOpZO.jpg And a snap of how things are shaping up. http://i.imgur.com/O2ubxak.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I think this is looking great! My only comment (and it applies to the official ZM too) is that it would be nice if the wall sections enable to make "plausible layouts" rather than a labyrinth. I mean, most space stations and ships are laid out in a logical manner afterall, whereas the official ZM is just... Well, totally random and illogical. Rooms would have features (aka "functions" and suitable scenery) in them to provide interest and cover. Are you planning these features by chance? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna707 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Wow! You are doing a fantastic job! The red stripe on the wall is a great touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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