The hills project is completed with these four pieces:
A small knoll measuring 280mm x 185mm and a height of 20mm
Two ridges, one measuring 400mm x 200mm and the other 450mm x between 280mm and 180mm, both with a height of 20mm.
A roughly round hill 300mm in diameter and around 30mm high, that is steep and rough on one face, a gentle slope on the reverse and a flat area in top that can be occupied by one of my standard infantry units or a couple of smaller ones.
This completes ten hills.
Well it's not quite completed...I have enough materials on hand to make one more large-ish piece. I may use this to make a unique multipurpose piece, but this needs a bit more thought and planning.
Nicely done and good shaping.
ReplyDeleteThanks Norm. As the project progressed I got better with the wire cutter...a bit like any DIY skill that you haven't used for a while (that is plastering for me) you start out clumsy and by the time you finish the job you are an expert...then you don't use the skill for another five years and you are back to being clumsy again!
DeleteExcellent work on the hills, especially the ones with the steep slopes
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil. The rough slope are my favourites because they give me the most licence for modelling.
DeleteThat is quite a collection of hills, and enough shape and variation to cover all eventualities. Beautifully done Mark.
ReplyDeleteIt would be very easy to just keep going, but how many hills do I really need?! The 'special' piece is taking shape and will be quite unique.
DeleteGreat work Mark and the rocky parts are really effective:)!
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve...I had Little Round Top in mind when I did them...well my wargaming version of it anyway.
Deletewell, first I had to do the mental math to convert MM to inches... those are good sizes.
ReplyDeletereally nice looking hills, and the bonus points that they match the game table as well. These are a nice addition to the terrain collection. Good Job. 😁
Yes I am very pleased with them...it would have been easy to go over the top with them but I think the mix of sizes is right for the table size. The final piece will be interesting, and will feature som interchangeable parts. I might start it this weekend.
DeleteFine additions to your rural landscaping Mark…
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Thanks Aly. There is a bit more landscaping to come.
DeleteThey really do look very effective Mark! I particularly like the "grassy knoll" seems like the perfect position for a sniper......?!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of a mitrailleuse.
DeleteGood results for your project. Your table is better for the effort, games will be that much more cinematic.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I am really pleased with the results.
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