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Monday, 26 April 2021
Mountain paper mache scenery.
Having seen this picture in my Bleisoldaten book-
I was inspired to work on some mountain scenery out of card, paper mache etc. The first one was finished today and here are photos of the process and finished product-
The original book figures are (like) Heyde and very similar to the Irregular Miniature 42mm Deutsche Homage style https://irregularminiatures.co.uk/42mmRanges/42mmDeutscheHomage.htm
Surprisingly easy to use and very effective, with considering. In first year I broke my arm and had it in a sling. The art teacher gave me the job of tearing up newspaper each week for paper mache and so it continued until my arm mended.
Some years ago I made something similar using thin plywood, balsa, and brown paper. They are a very effective way of producing hills and mountains in a small tabletop that don't take up a huge amount of room.
What seemed different and inspiring in the old German toy soldier picture was the presence of ledges. I have Afghan mountain terrain built in a similar way sans ledges which work well but lacks the interesting effects gained with trees etc.
Looking good. Useful space-saving pieces.
ReplyDeleteThanks, space saved and height gained.
DeleteExcellent fun. Works well for Britain's old toy soldiers but even better for the smaller figures.
ReplyDeleteThe original book figures are (like) Heyde and very similar to the Irregular Miniature 42mm Deutsche Homage style https://irregularminiatures.co.uk/42mmRanges/42mmDeutscheHomage.htm
DeleteSmaller l agree. I tried it with 40mm semi flats and it looked good. 54mm are probably just too big.
DeleteI have a few Deutsche Hommage but trying to resist getting a few more. They are so full of character and l so like the Heyde originals.
DeleteI haven't used paper-mache since I was at school , great looking terrain though .
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly easy to use and very effective, with considering. In first year I broke my arm and had it in a sling. The art teacher gave me the job of tearing up newspaper each week for paper mache and so it continued until my arm mended.
DeleteVery interesting post, yes I'm tempted, side-scenery is vital for those of us with limited gaming space.
ReplyDeleteMichael
Give it a go , you’ll enjoy the experience. It is the sort of thing that is undemanding and allows one to think thoughts and make plans.
DeleteWonderful! A useful idea for all sorts of WWII skiing adventures ala Where Eagles Dare and and The Heroes of Telemark.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Stokes
Thanks! Not to mention 19th Century ski troops...
DeleteWho is the author of your book?
ReplyDeleteHans H Roer
DeleteVery well done Alan! The ledges are great and can work with a variety of scales!
ReplyDeleteThe Mdf bases glued on well to make the ledges and provide secure places to put figures on.
DeleteThis looks great! Would make a great way to display soldiers as well as play games with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I do like the display suggestion too.
DeleteTradgardmastare,
ReplyDeleteSome years ago I made something similar using thin plywood, balsa, and brown paper. They are a very effective way of producing hills and mountains in a small tabletop that don't take up a huge amount of room.
All the best,
Bob
What seemed different and inspiring in the old German toy soldier picture was the presence of ledges. I have Afghan mountain terrain built in a similar way sans ledges which work well but lacks the interesting effects gained with trees etc.
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