| CPBelt | 26 May 2008 4:37 p.m. PST |
We now have enough figures to do some decent mummy hunting games set in Egypt but need some basic, rather inexpensive buildings. I know Hirst makes some. I figure Crescent Root would work. Anyone other suggestions? Paper models would also be nice. BTW I tried scratch building my own but I don't have the time anymore. |
| aka Mikefoster | 26 May 2008 4:51 p.m. PST |
Take a look at you local pet store. We have found all kinds of Egyptian Themed scenery there for our Wargods Games. |
| shelldrake | 26 May 2008 5:14 p.m. PST |
Assuming your games are in 25/28mm: armourcast makes some items you could use: link and Eureka makes a Egyptian corridor set: link I can probably dig up some more links, but it depends on what price range inexpensive is for you. |
| CPBelt | 26 May 2008 6:58 p.m. PST |
Looking for buildings in the $10 USD to $30 USD range. Armorcast has some nice stuff! |
| Cacique Caribe | 26 May 2008 7:40 p.m. PST |
CPBelt, Artslave might be your man: TMP link CC |
 The Virtual Armchair General  | 26 May 2008 9:51 p.m. PST |
If I can get through with the latest pair of book manuscripts, the "Mean Sets" card stock range of 28mm scale building interiors for Pulp and Detective games have at least two Egyptian themed items you might want to look for. The Egytian Tomb Set will be along and may even finally be in multiple levels. The obligatory Cairo/Middle Eastern Bar where all the most nefarious types hang out will go with it. While my eyes heal from surgery (my vision for reading and editing is shot for now), I'm working on a Freighter and Sunken Ship for Pulp Games as part of "Mean Sets," and they'll likely be released fairly soon. TVAG |
| artslave | 26 May 2008 11:18 p.m. PST |
There are two lines of toys that might provide you with some interesting scenery. The Great Adventure play set has a ton of great material to use.
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The pylon is taken straight from the one at Edfu, and can stand in for any of the famous temple complexes. The main pieces are blow molded plastic, and paint up very nicely. I glued the pharonic statues to bases and added some weight to keep them upright. This set is also available in a European version that has the columned courtyard. Mine didn't have one, so I built it. The fun little figures can be gifts to the kiddies.
link Fisher Price showed several new play sets at Toy Fair this Spring. They looked good, and the pyramid was especially good. I can't find any links for you right now. I keep finding the older "Mission" set which is not so useful. |
| Evil Bobs Miniature Painting | 27 May 2008 4:16 a.m. PST |
Acheson Creations makes some generic desert buildings that you can find here: link |
| Chris V | 27 May 2008 5:13 a.m. PST |
The Crescent Root buildings are gorgeous. I have them all and I love them. Best of all, they're not that expensive even if you get them painted (which I do). |
| Smokey Roan | 27 May 2008 5:35 a.m. PST |
Look at this: pbase.com/alex757/mal_mummy Rugged Adventurers game at Hurricon '07. It was built from Hirst molds. The pics don't do it justice! |
| Mrs Pumblechook | 27 May 2008 6:18 a.m. PST |
here are some pictures of the Wargods of Aegyptus tournament in April has some great temples and buildings (Hirst Arts), and the original mastabas. There is a pyramid in the Jungle, which in true pulp style had some rampaging Zombie pygmies.
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note: these are all made by my hubby, known on TMP as Cadwgan of the Axe. another other gallery of his Egyptian stuff is here link |
| mandt2 | 27 May 2008 6:21 a.m. PST |
Wow! That's amazing. And it has everything from Sphinx, to temples, NAZIS, dames, planes, and a sub. A very nice setup. |
| Cpt Arexu | 27 May 2008 10:15 a.m. PST |
The Desert Village papermodel set would let you flesh out the setting for a low price:
at DTRPG:
link at Fantasy Download:
link |
| oldben1 | 27 May 2008 12:02 p.m. PST |
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I thought this stuff was great. Yhe holy land buildings could work as well.
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| shelldrake | 29 May 2008 3:13 p.m. PST |
Not buildings, but plenty of things to put in buildings (including scenario goals for players to "liberate")
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| joedog | 01 Jun 2008 7:54 a.m. PST |
If you want something that will last, be modular, and be expandable, Hirst is a great option. It does take time and effort to cast blocks and build your sets, though. I'm a teacher, and generally only get to cast blocks in the summer or spring break. |
| shelldrake | 04 Jun 2008 7:28 p.m. PST |
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| RabidFox | 10 Jun 2008 5:53 p.m. PST |
Watch doing HirstArts stuff.
If you use a plaster that does not weigh a ton, it then breaks easily.
If you use a sturdy plaster, then it weighs a ton.
Sucks either way in my mind. Me personally, I would save my money and buy the ArmorCast terrain.
You will have less heartache and high quality tomb area terrain.
Here is the link again:
link Granted, if you were to build an Egyptian town, the paper kits by papermodels.at, both the Desert Village and the Desert Fortress, would be most excellent in this function.
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