Category: Crafting
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Gaming Table completed (mostly)
Happily, I managed to finish up the table project on time, without major issue. As pictured, the gaming area is much cleaner now with cables hidden but all the electronics functional. The surface is smooth, solid, and blends well with the rest of the decor. And with the larger size, we added an extra foot…
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Staining the table
Another update on the gaming table – most of the panels at this point have received their stain layer. This is using Minwax oil-based wood stain, in Dark Walnut coloring – which is the same one used for TV cabinet. For the most part, the stain has gone on very easily – simply wipe it…
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Gaming table progress
On Thursday, I shared the progress of the gaming table top section, and that the various pieces were now cut, assembled, and otherwise drying. Following our gaming sessions this weekend, I now had time to validate that they actually fit (they do), and accomplish the original goal. Most importantly, that the various pieces slot together…
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Gaming table, phase 2
Finally starting on the next stage of the grand gaming table. As published previously, my intent has been to create a large gaming surface, for our oversize group. We have the table itself, which itself is rather massive, but still a bit cramped for the players. The first step was to create a virtual table…
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Props – the golden scarab
The final book of our Carrion Crown prop collection is a bit of a mystery to the group. It is presented as a locked tome, bound in leather, and in good condition – unlike most of the rest of the items. On the cover, is a single golden scarab, but no other notes or indicators.…
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Cthulhu
Extending my ongoing Horror theme, I was doing some model searches recently, and came upon a newly posted Patreon filled with the Cthulhu mythos. Of course, everyone needs a model of the great Cthulhu itself, so I quickly subscribed and collected the models. Now that I have finished the tiles for my Catan board, I…
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Hexton Hills
As mentioned, one of my next big projects is a Golarian world map, designed and printed in Hexton Hills 3d terrain tiles. First stage is a proof of concept Settlers of Catan board, before I dive into the much larger project of a full regional or world map. One of the excuses I have had…
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The next project
With the ship of the line project nearing completion, I am turning my attention to the next big assembly, utilizing my collection of Hexton Hills terrain tiles. These are 3d printed designs for terrain, intended for use in a large scale campaign map. It is a kickstarter I participated in some time ago, but have…