@hopper1999 I’ve access to both resin and PLA printers, and while resin has a couple of extra steps compared to PLA, I wouldn’t consider it painful. I’ve come to appreciate resin’s ability to show detail even in very small scale. For me its worth the extra steps to clean and cure, for those results. What’s great is there are so many free units available, with some simple editing/converting you can quickly build cool armies.
As for casting, while I haven’t casted any A&A parts yet (still building my unit library), I have casted a lot of 3.75 action figure parts. I’ve gotten best results using a syringe and pressure pot. (I converted a old paint pressure tank). You inject your mold, and then put it under pressure, I’d do around 30psi, to help the resin into the thinner parts of the mold and prevent bubbles. It also helps, when making your mold to put it under pressure as well. I’ve found it helps prevents bubbles in the silicone and between the silicone and the part being cast.
I plan on using casting to duplicate units I already have, that I can’t find stl files for.
AA50 3-D Terrain Gaming Table (COMPLETED July 20, 2010)
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Good lord man!
Job well done! -
*JULY 3rd UPDATED PHOTOS *
All I need to do now is put on original control markers and the glass/plexi-glass table top and the table/board is completed. I apologize for the poor quality of the photos but it’s the best I was able to get from the dozens I took sadly. Also, the pictures don’t do it justice if you ask me;
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That is amazing!
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:-o
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Looking at these pictures tonight I’ve noticed a number of things i need to fix. Dang.
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Looking at these pictures tonight I’ve noticed a number of things i need to fix. Dang.
Like what?
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Looking at these pictures tonight I’ve noticed a number of things i need to fix. Dang.
Like what?
Mostly paint/line mistakes. Border in SZ63 that I messed up on. A couple of bodies of water in Eurasia missing. Border between SZ2 and SZ8 missing (from Ireland to GBR mainland). Border at the bottom of SZ7 sticks out.
And of course, I’m still waiting on getting my original control stickers printed out to complete the map… and glass for the top (hard to find in any affordable pricing!)
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I think you called Z61 “63.” That’s the zone that borders Hong Kong
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I think you called Z61 “63.” That’s the zone that borders Hong Kong
:-o You’re right. Another fix. lol
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Also I think Japan SZ is SZ 60 not 62.
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BY FAR…. the nicest board I have ever seen!
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BY FAR…. the nicest board I have ever seen!
And … it’s FINISHED.
I just need to set it back up and take some photos … then it’s game time!
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That is some great work! I hope you have fun playing on that monster. I’m also going to move to canada to play with you.
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Except for putting on some legs (Currently sitting on top of my poker table), this is now COMPLETE! Very difficult to get good photos with the plexiglass top on. :(
AA50 1942 Setup
The Mediterranean and Africa 1942
Europe 1942
Japan vs China 1942
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WOW! I will be there TOMORROW!
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:-o Holy crap! That is wicked! Great Job!
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WOW Just WOW,
this table is crying out for some painted minatures and it could win awards!
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Holy Sh!* (censored by a man in a black suit.) Anyways what does it say under Mongolia?
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@Dylan:
Holy Sh!* (censored by a man in a black suit.) Anyways what does it say under Mongolia?
Impassible
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