1:30 Scale Church (1 Viewer)

[Gesser]

I have started to make a church to replace the Conte one I have. I wargame in 1:30 and have been slowly converting the commercial buildings I have to scratch built....the two pics should give you a a hint on scale against the Conte church. I am planning on runnig two games at Historicon in July with this as the centerpiece. It is contructed with Gatorboard and I have just started on the roof structure. I will try something new for the exterior as I have ordered some laser cut sheets that look like stone for the majority of the skin. It is two sections for ease of transport and so that the non-steeple end can be replaced with a damaged section...

 

[Sentaapua]

Very nice work. Keep posting as it progresses!

 

[villagehorse]

Love churches in diorama's so looking forward to seeing end result. The photo appears to indicate the steeple will slightly taller than the Conte one and I am guessing you are making a non ruin. Robin.

 

[TomNT]

I am looking forward to seeing the end result and welcome to the forum.

Tom

 

[Napoleon1er]

Awesome piece! Welcome to the forum as well!
I will look forward to seeing the finished product and maybe even playing at at Historicon! Be sure to tell us what games you are hosting when the time comes around!
-Sandor :salute::

 

[Gesser]

Love churches in diorama's so looking forward to seeing end result. The photo appears to indicate the steeple will slightly taller than the Conte one and I am guessing you are making a non ruin. Robin.

Correct on the size, as I did research I found the proportions need adjusting. Also the structure will be in two main pieces...the "alter end" and the "steeple end" as well as the steeple being in a few piecws also. I am planning on having the "alter end" be replacable with a ruin/damaged module similar to the inspiration piece. I have had the oportunity to see and play on the Ken Osen diorama that Michigan Toy Soldier/Old Northwest Traiding Co had one year at Historicon...it was amazing and I am striving for a similar gaming table.

I have started on the roof structure buildup so will post some more pictures this week.

 

[Gesser]

Updates to the church construction. Have two games listed at Historicon. The board will be 6 X 13 when its done. The last picture gives some idea on scale with two of the largest K & C vehicles.

 

[Mitch]

Nice building developing.
Mitch

 

[villagehorse]

Yes it's coming along fantastically.:salute::, Robin.

 

[OzDigger]

A very impressive church, I look forward to seeing further updates.

 

[Gesser]

Attached are some pice from a couple of weeks ago...just finished weathering the church and am going to finish the cobblestone tomorrow...then it all goes in a box (and then a u-haul trailer) and its off to Historicon!!!

 

[OzDigger]

Thanks for the new pics, please post some photos of the setup at Historicon.

 

[villagehorse]

Worth the wait, looking good. Robin.

 

[Napoleon1er]

Wow! Very impressive! What is the time and name if the game so I can try to be there?
-Sandor

 

[Warrior]

That came out great Mike, glad to be able to sponsor this game, will see you (and it) at the convention................

 

[lalo]

... :smile2: Congratulations on the magnificent houses built. Magnificent extructura also developed. And on a scale that fascinates me. Good work. :wink2:
Jorge.

 

[Gesser]

Some pics of my new gaming board taken at Historicon last week...

 

[Warrior]

That looks great Mike, glad I got to see it in person and also got to sponsor the game as well.......

 

[villagehorse]

Wow Mike, it does not get any better than this. Hope you got a lot of reaction from the show. Just too good.:salute:::salute:::salute::, Robin.
so professional.

 

[Gesser]

That looks great Mike, glad I got to see it in person and also got to sponsor the game as well.......

It was all your fault George!!