After I made my first batch of asteroids out of cork, TMP link another gamer pointed out to me that although the 3D models are good for casual games they aren't really allowable for a tournament. The main reasons being that the shapes and sizes were different to what was supplied in the starter. I decided to make a fresh batch that were the exact same shape and size as the supplied counters but instead of using cork I made them from Sculpy. The starter set contains 6 double sided asteroid counters which means I will need 12 models. I made the first six as smooth asteroids using the I call these the positive image and 6 rougher cratered models I call the reverse image.
All 12 Asteroids
Positive Image sculpts
Reverse image scuplts
Both positive and reverse image "large" asteroids
To make the asteroids:
You will need some Sculpy, some simple tools to sculpt with, baking paper and an oven tray and oven.
1. Trace around the counters onto a piece of baking paper, remember to flip the counter over and trace the reverse shape.
2. Attach the baking paper to a firm base with some tape,this could be piece of mdf or similar board. I use a ceramic tile.
3. Apply the Sculpy onto the baking paper inside the traced shape and work into shape.
To get the asteroid surface right reference some images from the internet, there is plenty available for inspiration. It took me about 2 hours to complete the sculpting.
4. Once happy with the result carefully transfer the sculpts on the baking paper to an oven tray and follow the firing directions on the Sculpy packaging. It takes 15mins in the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before painting.
All too easy.
