| TRUgamer | 19 May 2014 7:47 a.m. PST |
I'm running a 70th Anniversary game commemorating the assault on Pegasus Bridge (D-Day, June 6th). This is the MAPHOGS club game I have been laboring on for the upcoming convention, NJCON-"Fire in the East" (June 6-7, 2014, Edison, NJ). All the terrain has been sculpted and hard shelled with "goop". Now for the painting and flocking. I completed the Canal this weekend which turned out pretty well. Getting into the home stretch now. Hope you like. link Tom
(TRU) njcon.org/events Admission for both days is $16 USD (pre-reg)
(two weeks before pre-reg closes)
njcon.org/pre-register |
| VonTed | 19 May 2014 8:08 a.m. PST |
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| Centurion9046 | 19 May 2014 9:10 a.m. PST |
Pegasus Bridge is an extremely popular gaming project, and I must say your bridge is absolutely superb! |
| 15mm and 28mm Fanatik | 19 May 2014 9:36 a.m. PST |
Very nice. My compliments. |
| MadDrMark | 19 May 2014 10:23 a.m. PST |
Holy cow! Now I'm really looking forward to attending. |
| DeRuyter | 19 May 2014 10:23 a.m. PST |
Looks great Tom. Unfortunately I can't make it to NJCON this year. Eric |
| John de Terre Neuve | 19 May 2014 10:25 a.m. PST |
I must say that is the best looking water I have seen, how did you do it? John |
| Ron W DuBray | 19 May 2014 10:51 a.m. PST |
Wow that Sir just rocks, please post again when it finished. |
| Xintao | 19 May 2014 11:38 a.m. PST |
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| BattlerBritain | 19 May 2014 11:49 a.m. PST |
I'm going to be at the real bridge next week. There's a nice cafe there now that does good food, so hopefully be stopping for lunch :) |
| TRUgamer | 19 May 2014 4:08 p.m. PST |
Thanks guys, I'm glad you like what you see so far.
I'll share some more pictures in the coming weeks. @ John de:
The water technique consists of a painted layer of several colors.
I used shades of various tans, greens and aquas applied with a natural sponge.
The glossy top layer is two part gloss varnish that is brushed on. While the varnish begins to dry, you blot the surface with a clean sponge. @DeRuyter:
Sorry I will not see you there. Jim and Chris have already registered and will be attending. Tom |
| Mad Guru | 19 May 2014 9:19 p.m. PST |
TRUgamer, Fantastic job, really beautiful! When I first saw the pics on my iPhone I wasn't sure if you'd used varnish or multiple layers of two-part clear resin with coloring in the top layer. Now that we know it was a two-part brush-on gloss varnish, could you please tell us the brand name…? |
| TRUgamer | 20 May 2014 5:36 a.m. PST |
Thanks Mad Guru. Since you prompted me to actually check the package it is in fact a two part epoxy finish. The brand is Parks "Super Glaze" ultra gloss epoxy. You could very easily add inks to tint the mixture if you choose. Tom |
| 47Ronin | 31 May 2014 10:12 a.m. PST |
Looks great. Should be a great game. |
| TRUgamer | 04 Jun 2014 10:26 p.m. PST |
Well I've finally finished Pegasus Bridge with less than two days to go before the convention. Nothing like going down to the wire! I will sleep well once this weekend is behind me. Here are a couple of quick teaser photos to share the final results. link I hope to see you this weekend. Tom |
| MadDrMark | 05 Jun 2014 2:30 a.m. PST |
Looks amazing! I can't wait to see it in person. |
| 47Ronin | 06 Jun 2014 7:58 a.m. PST |
Tom, Great job on the bridge. Perhaps you could leave your Friday game set up on Saturday so that everyone who attends NJCon can see your work? See you soon. |
