There will be little here of news to most, but I just wanted to document the fact that I managed to put together one of my 'Salute 2014' purchases - a '4Ground' Saxon or Medieval Hovel. I have heard an awful lot of good things said about their buildings and particularly the pre-painted versions and so when looking for suitable peasant accommodation for my foray into 'Witchfinder General' they seemed the obvious place to go.
Helpful dinosaurs aside*, this was a breeze to put together and I was really thrilled with the quality of the design and the attention to detail. I have to confess that I was a little sceptical about the pre-painted angle, but I'm now totally hooked! The subtlety of the painting and the etching of the laser just make this a superb model. I may yet be tempted to add some details at a later date, particularly if this were to represent a Witch's hovel, but it really is good to go strait onto the table.
*Something about the teddy bear fur seemed to set Rexie off!
So taken with it when he saw the 'Dark Templar' ordered up one for himself for use with his new 'secret project'. He has ingeniously added magnets to keep roof on - take a look here.
Nice work. Good to see the project moving along.
ReplyDeleteSlowly but steadily.
DeleteVery nice work Michael !
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael.
DeleteThose dastardly dinos, always photobombing ;)
ReplyDeleteThe 4Ground buildings are very nice and incredibly simple to put together.
He is a swine, I tell you. Looking forward to the fantasy buildings they are realising in July - perfect for pirates too!
DeleteI just need a gaming board like yours now!
ReplyDeleteI thought you had one?
DeleteExcellent work, Michael; I too, purchased said building at Salute, but am still to build it. Like you, it is my first foray into 4Ground and I'm looking forward to diving in. I may wash and dry-brush the teddy fur once all processes are complete to try and give it some depth, as I'm not fully convinced by it yet. Oh, where did you get your Celtic cross from? I'm after one for my Dark Age stuff ;)
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Monty
That does look rather good! Nice work Michael!
ReplyDeleteCan't praise them highly enough Rodger.
Deletereally good, well done!
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Thank you Luca.
DeleteA nice looking building Michael.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
They are splendid Christopher.
DeleteWhat a lovely little hovel, reminds me of home.
ReplyDeleteFar too tidy for mine!
DeleteVery simple and effective building.
ReplyDeleteThey really are a joy and inspired design work.
DeleteHome sweet hovel. Looks great, Michael.
ReplyDeleteMore to come, I hope.
DeleteA realistic touch would be to arrange some vikings around it and set it on fire. ;)
ReplyDeleteBut my history is rusty ... who were the saxon's real nemesis?
Now there's an idea although not sure I could bare to see it go up in flames! I understand that Saxons weren't overly keen on the Normans.
DeleteThank you Andrew.
ReplyDeleteNice bit of kit there Michael. Keep going on the project!
ReplyDeletevery nice - looks like it went together well.
ReplyDeleteReal nice work on the house Michael
ReplyDeletea nice model ! I'm not a fan of laser-cut ones but this will be good on the table, I suppose !
ReplyDeleteGood idea and realisation for the roofing !
Lovey work, I'm a big fan of 4Ground.
ReplyDeleteThat really does look rather good
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