tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post1439594079992798528..comments2024-03-28T12:39:04.081+00:00Comments on Vampifan's World of the Undead: Microtactix Deli and Dry CleanersVampifanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-80207361147227877382024-02-27T12:38:06.166+00:002024-02-27T12:38:06.166+00:00Thanks for sharing such informative things.Thanks for sharing such informative things.Jim Morgan’s Cleanershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750708143535421356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-3263020057792671122011-09-26T12:18:35.224+01:002011-09-26T12:18:35.224+01:00Bryan, awesome build, love the way you have combin...Bryan, awesome build, love the way you have combined them side by side, great idea. most importantly, great to hear you have your mojo back.Zombie Adhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01927366159778203819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-15230450843940107642011-08-31T12:44:14.628+01:002011-08-31T12:44:14.628+01:00Thanks, Colin. I notice you said "almost.&quo...Thanks, Colin. I notice you said "almost." Good idea to keep your options open.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-65332152326964191922011-08-31T11:55:25.321+01:002011-08-31T11:55:25.321+01:00More great models Vampifan! you almost make me wan...More great models Vampifan! you almost make me want to try card buildings again!colinmnashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342098641859314933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-30380265771157117592011-08-30T23:34:44.802+01:002011-08-30T23:34:44.802+01:00Hi, Salacious. For my ground tiles (i.e. those fou...Hi, Salacious. For my ground tiles (i.e. those found in the WWG TLX Streets of Legend) I use foamboard sandwiched between a sheet of mounting board (on top) and a sheet of thin card (on the bottom) Foamboard on its own is 4mm thick. TLX tiles should be 5mm thick so by adding the extra layers of card I'm able to achieve this. Also, by making the tiles triple thick as it were, I've had no trouble with warping and my tiles are much stronger than if I'd just used foamboard. <br /><br />The police station is back on track and I'll take loads of photos of it when I get it finished.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-18945858787477847822011-08-30T21:38:56.190+01:002011-08-30T21:38:56.190+01:00I would like to see pics of the Police Station. I ...I would like to see pics of the Police Station. I have that model too, I want to make it when I have planned out the layout I want.<br /><br />I do like WWG terrain. I own quite a few packs. The one problem I have with it is basing. I tried card and it warped. I tried 3mm MDF, and this bent a little,(but perhaps its down to using PVA glue??) plus it is hard to cut accurately, as even a couple of mm starts to make the tiling look bad. Especially with roads, as I want them to fit a flush together as possible. <br />What do you use for basing? Especially the basing of roads?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159595159510392937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-24398182643662364372011-08-30T20:23:31.777+01:002011-08-30T20:23:31.777+01:00Zerloon, you're not the first to ask this and ...Zerloon, you're not the first to ask this and I can say that it is something I plan on doing. A painting tutorial on how I paint zombies is something else I've often been asked to do. Again, it is something I'd like to do. The card modelling tutorials will have to be split into multiple parts, simply because there is so much to tell. I can't say when I'll post the tutorials but they are definitely on my list of things to do for my blog.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-21461705134295039142011-08-30T18:37:20.057+01:002011-08-30T18:37:20.057+01:00I know that is ask for more, but can you make an a...I know that is ask for more, but can you make an article about card modelling?<br /><br />It can be incredibly useful, I can see the potential of card building, but lacking experience a mess is in sight! :D<br /><br />P.S.<br />Yes, I mean bending :DZerloonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288071535124462117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-16531011534320452802011-08-29T21:41:24.610+01:002011-08-29T21:41:24.610+01:00Zing, something you might want to consider if you ...Zing, something you might want to consider if you can't paint is to use card figures. Admittedly, they are only 2D but quite a few folk swear by them, especially those who can't paint figures. WWG are just one of a number of companies who sell them. Most card figures come pre-coloured so that gets round your major hurdle of not being able to paint. I merely mention this as a suggestion.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-12909710420807372452011-08-29T21:23:11.767+01:002011-08-29T21:23:11.767+01:00@Vampifan, Definetly something i want to get into....@Vampifan, Definetly something i want to get into.... however, I doubt I can paint anything. From what i saw online for Horrorclix, it's all blind purchase, which i won't do... so that sucks :( Card modeling sounds cool, and i'd definetly try it, however, if i can't get miniatures, and unless i decide to try painting, i probably can't.... There's no need to make scenery. I have some miniatures that might work.... sucks that no one makes them pre painted though :(Zinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212455578531991020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-29367811748712978302011-08-29T20:52:47.055+01:002011-08-29T20:52:47.055+01:00@Mahon. I thought my enthusiasm would be enough to...@Mahon. I thought my enthusiasm would be enough to sustain me to finish my police station. But with so many rooms to furnish the task of making such a large amount of furniture became more and more of a chore. Hence, burnout. Getting my mojo back is great and I'm determined to finish the police station now. Keep your fingers crossed for me.<br /><br />@Zing. Welcome aboard. ATZ:BDTZ is a great game but you're right, when you buy it all you get is the rulebook. Figures and scenery must be bought separately. Unless you can get hold of the now out of production Horrorclix figures, which came pre-painted, you'll have to paint your figures yourself. As for recommending what figures and terrain to buy it largely depends on what kind of budget you have.<br />For 28mm scale zombies I'd recommend companies like Studio Miniatures, Cold War Miniatures and Zombiesmith just for starters. There so many firms making zombies now that you're spoilt for choice.<br />For scenery, if you want to follow my lead and stick with card modelling then check out World Works Games. They make the finest card models available. However, you can also use model railway buildings as well as resin wargaming terrain. Once again, you have so much choice.<br />I wish you well if you do decide to get into this hobby. Just remember, Rome wasn't built in a day and it will take a while before you're ready to game.<br /><br />@Mikestarfighter. I thank you kindly for the compliment. If just one person is inspired by what I do then I've done my job.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-14922110906409313362011-08-29T18:51:03.709+01:002011-08-29T18:51:03.709+01:00as always great job your modeling ability is amazi...as always great job your modeling ability is amazing, especially with these card buildings. ive tried a couple and they dont come close to what you do with yours. you bring great inspiration every week.mikestarfighterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541434330278900617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-39767967757733924732011-08-29T18:25:11.393+01:002011-08-29T18:25:11.393+01:00Hey zampifan,
I saw ATZ somewhere online, and th...Hey zampifan, <br /><br />I saw ATZ somewhere online, and thought it was awesome. I really like that you can play by yourself... I heard there were great bloggers, and found yours. Indeed, they are right, great bloggers do indeed exist :) I read through your whole campaign, and think it's awesome! I definetly want to get ATZ:BDTZ. However, from what i understand, when you buy it, all you get is the rulebook... you don't get any figures or terrain or any of that stuff. I was wondering if this was indeed the case, and if so, how much do i think i need to start playing? And what figures and terrain would you reccomend i get to start? <br /><br />And lastly, do they come painted?<br /><br />I know I've asked a TON of questions, but this is something i'm really looking forward to.<br /><br />Thanks a ton!Zinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212455578531991020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-49022578549366761212011-08-29T15:43:05.985+01:002011-08-29T15:43:05.985+01:00Burnout you say? That's one of the reasons why...Burnout you say? That's one of the reasons why I avoided getting into modeling all those rooms, furniture and stuff. Sure, they look cool, but I was afraid I might get bored and tired way too fast.<br /><br />Well done, keep it up! :)Mr. Mahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275332955815019957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-74709391664196149782011-08-29T14:16:39.978+01:002011-08-29T14:16:39.978+01:00Thanks, Zerloon. Yeah, card modelling can be aweso...Thanks, Zerloon. Yeah, card modelling can be awesome! There are loads of hints and tips on how I make my buildings littered throughout my WWG reviews. To answer your two specific questions, I use UHU clear adhesive glue unless I have a large area to glue, like a floor tile. For that I use Scotch 3M Photospray. To avoid bending (I'm sure you didn't mean blending) I reinforce my printouts with mounting board, a very thick card that gives my models great strength and durability. It more than doubles the build time but the results are well worth it.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-81413758839550723512011-08-29T14:02:38.565+01:002011-08-29T14:02:38.565+01:00Wow, this Rock!
Really Card modelling can be awes...Wow, this Rock!<br /><br />Really Card modelling can be awesome!<br /><br />Can you give us some advice? Like, how you avoid blending, what glue you use...Zerloonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288071535124462117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-7949345446554257002011-08-29T10:16:08.905+01:002011-08-29T10:16:08.905+01:00Thanks, Irqan.Thanks, Irqan.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-57979624900548410592011-08-29T10:14:46.297+01:002011-08-29T10:14:46.297+01:00Very neat. I like them alot.Very neat. I like them alot.lrqanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317347167166315984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-81597065956157660772011-08-29T00:16:44.211+01:002011-08-29T00:16:44.211+01:00I use an Epson Stylus Photo R285. I've always ...I use an Epson Stylus Photo R285. I've always been a fan of Epson printers.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-2067324318201680942011-08-28T23:43:42.918+01:002011-08-28T23:43:42.918+01:00a quick question,what printer do you use for your ...a quick question,what printer do you use for your card stock??shintokamikazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207403117206742641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-89837016761555203652011-08-28T20:21:19.185+01:002011-08-28T20:21:19.185+01:00@Zabadak. Alternatively, a simple open/closed sign...@Zabadak. Alternatively, a simple open/closed sign with the closed message facing outwards stuck on the front door would work. I haven't thought this through enough, have I?<br />Another vote for the police station. Hmm, I see a pattern emerging already!<br /><br />@Adam. If you haven't tried card modelling before it can be daunting. I've been making card buildings for a very long time so have lots of experience to draw upon. When WWG arrived on the scene it was a marriage made in heaven. I repeat what I said to Brummie, I wish you well in your terrain making projects.<br />What you say about the police station is true, I haven't seen anyone else make one. If they have, they haven't shared photos on the WWG forum. It looks like I'm going to have to crack on get it finished.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-550832432885844622011-08-28T18:36:33.410+01:002011-08-28T18:36:33.410+01:00Very nice post Bryan. Those shops look great, and...Very nice post Bryan. Those shops look great, and their colours will contrast with most of the other Mayhem buildings.<br />I've tackled a bit of cardstock building in my preparations for ATZ, and I must say I do not enjoy it all (as compared to painting in prep. for ATZ). I'm not very good at it, but I am still putting together a few buildings at a slow pace. In the end, I hope it pays off, as the terrain can look great (yours does).<br /><br />As for what to do next, I'd suggest you try to finish the Police Station. That looks like a great set once complete, but you would be among the few to have a complete one I think (there's not a lot of pics of it on the WWG forums).<br />Can't wait for the battle report.<br /><br />Adam<br />http://adam-mph.blogspot.com/Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340813263749275644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-8977218843465402272011-08-28T17:52:46.155+01:002011-08-28T17:52:46.155+01:00Nice build, nice idea combining them into one buil...Nice build, nice idea combining them into one building. A "For Sale" sign looselsly attached to the Deli with a bit of bluetackand you're sorted ! Doors and windows may have beenfiddly, but well worth it!<br />Like the others, can't wait to see the batrep the buildings are involved with and your finished Police Station.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-39384519169671629532011-08-28T17:08:52.174+01:002011-08-28T17:08:52.174+01:00Thanks, Brummie. Card modelling isn't somethin...Thanks, Brummie. Card modelling isn't something for everyone, but if you can master it, you can pull of some spectacular results. I wish you all the best in your endeavours.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-23400966328912172572011-08-28T17:05:43.555+01:002011-08-28T17:05:43.555+01:00Very nice. Mr V. Looking forward to the Batrep.
I...Very nice. Mr V. Looking forward to the Batrep.<br /><br />I always wanted to try some of these card building. I have now downloaded and will have a go myself.Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.com