I've been admiring the laser cut mdf bases that have become de rigeur for representing woods on the tabletop for some time, and was part way through trying to come up with a similar DIY solution to replace my Old Skool bits of green felt, when a chance find on ebay resulted in a pack of six self-assembly bases plus inserts being ordered from a local seller for a very competitive price!
When I previously ordered my bitz from Blotz, I included some other little goodies, and thought it was high time I took them out of their zip lock bags!
A set of benches, a skip and a couple of mail boxes / litter bins quickly assembled and ready for painting.
Finally, I've also got round to finishing off painting a set of resin office furniture from Ainsty Castings (Office Desk Set: 9215). To be honest, the only item which needed any work was the office table top, with its computer terminal and general clutter - the rest was just sprayed matte grey, and then given a wash with Army Painter 'Dark Tone' before picking out the drawer locks and water cooler buttons.
I think the clear resin water container is a neat idea!
So, that's the end of the interlude, and it's back to the Zomtober challenge - thanks again for dropping by and I hope everyone is getting ready for Halloween (and seeing if there's anything useful for the gaming table among the 'Trick or Treat' shelves!
I thought the Blotz I got a while back is quite good. Think I have a couple of sets of the office furniture too, but your version looks much better than mine.
ReplyDeleteThanks Fred. I wasn't aware of Blotz kits until Andy featured some on Da Gobbo's Grotto - I've been a big fan of them since :-)
DeleteThese are all really useful items, Greg. I hope you show your trees on the new bases you've got here. I can see the advantage of having them clumped together in little groups. The furniture items are great, especially the water cooler.
ReplyDeleteI certainly will Bryan, the paint was fresh when I took the last photo ;-)
DeleteOf course, the trees can still be used without the bases - the inserts they're now mounted on gives them loads of extra stability and I won't be as worried about nudging the table :-)
The office furniture definitely won't be my last order from Ainsty!
All nice, handy items to have :-) . I really must do more of this sort of thing myself...
ReplyDeleteThanks Hugh. It's been a nice "pick up" job as well as a welcome distraction from the mini's - plus I'm cheating by leaving the bench staithes 'natural wood'
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What a lovely collection of terrain bits. I’ve got the mail boxes to do myself as well as some skips albeit they’re TT Combat versions. That water cooler is bloody brilliant!
ReplyDeleteCheers Andy be doubly careful about releasing the tiny parts of the mail boxes. They tend to de-laminate if you rush 'em - don't bother asking how I know ;-)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely no fault on the part of the manufacturer by the way, it's just that they're SO thin.
Great terrain bits and though I've never been that convinced by the 'stick in' trees option yours look very good.
ReplyDeleteThe blotz and Ainsty pieces are all very useful and look the part.
Many thanks Joe, I just HAD to do something to make the trees more stable anyway, so sticking them to the 40mm round bases has been an improvement in itself :-)
DeleteThe little bits of terrain have been sitting waiting for a 'round tuit' for ages - I get quite annoyed with myself when I buy a "ooh, must have" item and then do nowt with it (like the TTCombat bus shelter that's still in it's packet!)
Fantastic stuff! Those bikers look the business :) And I'm right there with you regarding hobby time and buying the "ooh, must haves" lol!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ivor, and sorry to hear that you suffer the same affliction!
ReplyDeleteI think the gentle sex refer to it as "Retail Therapy" and get away with it - doesn't seem to work for us blokes though ;-)