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If you liked Adobeville, you'll love this. For those who are not familiar with the original set, it is modular system comprising floors, support girders, ceilings and interchangeable wall blocks. These go together to make room modules. In addition, their are tiled roofs, a flat roof with parapet, a well and so much more. The ideal start for building everything from a desert fort to a Mediterranean walled farm. Glenn Williams listened to his customers and didn't stop there. Adobeville II takes this concept so much further. By adding the models in this set to the basic set, it is possible to create a simple Mosque or Spanish Mission, amongst other possibilities. You get a Minaret, a Mission Bell tower, two styles of balcony (one with a porch that converts to a cloister), gateways, a firing step and a lean to. Also included are gate inserts and blank walls for the basic modules, should you wish to include storerooms or stables. As if all this were not enough, a selection of "cut and paste" doors and windows (Turkish, modern and futuristic) are included to further adapt the basic set. If you're looking for a versatile 28mm system get Adobeville, then get this (you could even include the Lincoln NM, Watchtower). Highly recommended.
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Another stunning departure from the typical Wild West clapboard. In many ways, these two Churches are even more useful than the Businesses from this collection. The Catholic and Protestant churches depicted here are authentic copies of the ones in Lincoln, NM, researched on the spot. If you want something that is full of period flavour, without being "Clapboard Gothic", you have the genuine article. The great plus is the simplicity of design, and construction. These are classic mission churches that would not be out of place anywhere from the American South-west to Central Africa. The Catholic church is even more versatile than the Protestant one in this respect. The small size and simplicity of these models also makes them usable with older 25mm miniatures and maybe some 20mm. The timeless quality of these buildings means, although they are intended for the 1880's, they could be used for any period from 1810 to the near future.
Construction is very simple and quick with no difficulties. Like all the buildings in this collection, a base with an optional interior floor and ruined corners is included. I would not hesitate in recommending these lovely little models.
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There are other Wild West building kits available, so why buy the Lincoln, New Mexico collection? To coin a popular phrase, "You're not in Kansas now". The Lincoln collection is the authentic South-west from the hand of a man who knows the neighbourhood. It is see, by comparing these lovely little models to period and modern photos, that this is a real town referenced on the spot. Glenn Williams would describe this range as a labour of love and a homecoming, something that shows in the models. The predominantly adobe buildings are a wonderfully refreshing departure from the "Hollywood" depictions of Abilene, Kansas.
Every building comes with an individual base and interior floor. The option is given to attach the building, permanently, to the base or make it slip over a set of ruined corners. The latter option, not as difficult as it sounds, is probably the better. Construction is so simple an experienced model maker could put one together in half an hour. The two buildings in this set are pretty unique for this genre. The General Dealer has the familiar clapboard frontage on a classic adobe building. The Cantina is even more unusual. This is not your typical Western Saloon, it is single storey adobe building with a roof that pitches in four directions. This classic Mexican building has the look of a C19th Diner.
Highly recommended and at $2:50 for two models, Glenn is almost giving these away.
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One word describes this model "beautiful". The almost golden colour of the timber framing and roof make this building stand out from the rest of the town or village you place it in. The fine scroll detailing lifts it even further. The fact this building is not obviously an Apothecary, only adds to its usefulness. The annex can be a little tricky, as can the wall dormers, but the model still comes together very easily. As with the Asylum, I would recommend basing on heavy card. Highly recommended.
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An excellent model at a really cheap price. As an older Rake's Corner building, the Asylum was best based on very thick card (sketchbook backs are great for this). The shape of the base would have shown up any problems with foam-board. The only difficult item was the balcony. The thick hollow platform and system of beams was a little tricky, but with time and patience, the results are well worth the effort. A fine addition to any fantasy collection but also suitable for Gothic horror and many historical settings. I would hesitate to recommend this model to a novice, get a few simpler models under your belt first. That being said, a must have for any buildings collection.
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If anything, this map is even more useful than Dave's Cobblestone Map. The more regular pattern of streets and the inclusion of a canal effectively update it to an Early Victorian setting, should you wish to take that option. As with the other map, you get the option of printing for two different paper sizes without adjusting your printer, thus no subtle scale difference, or full size. The only odd thing is the fact this map is for Rake's Corner. The finished map is larger than the other one yet represents a part of town for which Dave has produced fewer buildings. Maybe he's planning something to fill the empty plots?
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In my humble opinion, this is what the gaming world has been waiting for. Terrain tiles are a great idea but lack the simplicity of a cloth. If you have a limited time to set up a table for a game, you don't want to spend half an hour laying out tiles and hoping they stay in place. The traditional green cloth is fine for open field scenarios but when you have to add roads and rivers the same problem arises. Dave Graffam has come up with the ideal solution to the pre-industrial built up area. I took the full size option and had this printed full size onto vinyl for my club. We now have a fully detailed road system big enough to, almost, cover a 6'x4' gaming table. If properly stored it has a life of about five years. All I need to do now is complete enough buildings to fill the gaps. Highly recommended.
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Sometimes a model is the sum of its parts. The real beauty of this set is the modular design. Every item from the buildings to the ramparts can be built as standalone models, kit-bashers will have great fun finding other uses and configurations for the many parts. The French language instructions are well laid out and have clear, detailed pictures for every step. The only real negative is the complexity of some parts. For example, on a similar American model, a simple box like building will have the doors and windows printed on and most, if not all, sides joined on at least one edge. GPMS, probably looking at the conversion potential, supply all the walls, roof and floor of the larger building as individual parts with the addition of internal supports. The doors are windows are also on separate pages and probably best glued in place before construction of that module. That aside, the completed model is very realistic and nicely detailed. The conversion potential, as I have said, is mind boggling. Whether you want to create a modern fort or a simple shanty town, this set is definitely worth the money and effort. Superb
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Why do I need more crates and boxes? A set like this is always useful especially as many of the crates in this set are not specifically Sci-Fi. You get a good range of sizes and variations at an excellent price. If you're new to card modelling, this set is an excellent place to start. What could be easier than making boxes? Whether you want to fill up modern warehouses or provide some cover at your spaceport, I can heartily recommend these. A word to the wise, however, you could end up with so many miniature crates, you'll need to investin some boxes to store them in.
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What can you say about a set of crates, barrels and chests? You can never have enough luggage. This is a must have set for war-gamers, RPG-ers, and card modellers. You need an objective, a storyline or even a nice bit cover to hide your minis behind, a stack of crates or similar item is the ideal solution. There are a lot of similar items on the market, and I have most of them, so what makes Fat Dragon's offering so useful? Two things compelled me to buy this set. The first is the multiples, the single crates and barrels are useful and realistic but this set includes clusters of barrels and stacks of crates. This represents a great time saver in construction and table set up without any obvious loss of detail. The second innovation, which will be more useful to the RPG-ers, is the design of the chests. In most cargo collections trunks and chests are all modelled closed or with the contents near the surface. Tom at Fat Dragon has gone a step further and included separate detailed bottoms for the open chests. You get the illusion of depth and a picture of items that could be useful to your characters. A lovely little set that should be useful for all kinds of figure based games. Highly recommended, even if you already loads are cargo in your collections.
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As ruins go, this is probably the most useful in the Dave Graffam catalogue. Of the variants offered in the kit, both as editable PDF and "prepared versions", I chose the red brick and printed on A5 to make the model compatible with 15mm Flames of War. As an older model, the instructions are very basic, a couple of colour pictures and a list of instructions. Don't let this put you off as Dave always prints any useful information on the tabs of the model. As with any ruined building, it is advisable to laminate over card or, if you're building at full size (30mm Scale), foamboard. I would also recommend running a black marker over the edges. A great benefit of Dave's ruins collection is the inclusion of floors and other internals, as this allows you to place models in the building. Highly recommended.
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Ruined buildings were a first for me but the bombed house was an ideal introduction. Although this model looks complex, it is actually relatively easy and will make an excellent addition to any layout. This was one of the items I specifically chose to scale down for Flames of War. Even half size, the pieces went together easily and there was no discernible loss of detail or realism. The only real difficulty with this model, as compared compared to Dave's "pristine" Fantasy/Historical buildings is the large amount of exposed edges. For best results, I would advise going over every exposed edge with a black marker.
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Another versatile model from Glenn at Finger and Toe. Although intended as an add-on to Tango Prime, ( the base will fit on a Tango Prime Core building) the Comm Array should work equally well with any Spaceport or radar station. Eight pages of easy to follow instructions are followed by a further five of nicely detailed pieces. Construction is pretty straghtforward with option of pivots to make the dish swivel and tilt. For those who like grand scale this model certainly fits the bill at Eight inches high. If you have Tango Prime, this is a superb addition. If you don't, get it anyway.
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This is an excellent model for both fantasy and historical gamers. Very well detailed, if a little tricky due to the complex arrangement of support beams and stairs. The French instructions are a little daunting, if you don't have a great command of French, but the pictures are clear and easy to follow. I would have preferred the instructions in PDF format and the final build pictures a little more defined. In some pictures it is difficult to see which parts have been whitened out, to indicate they have yet to be added. The edging on the base is a great benefit to those of us who struggle to cut foamboard neatly. All things considered, this model will make a great addition to a Dragonshire or Dave Graffam collection. Highly recommended.
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Another lovely model from Dave. The perfect addition to any harbour setting, It would nicely as part of a warehouse district too. Initially I found it a little daunting as it incorporates features I hadn't previously attempted, like the support beams under the crane dormer. The new detailed instructions are a god-send, as they clearly show how every step is done, complete with photos and modelling tips. Normally I would object to the ink usage but I can only applaud Dave for making life a lot easier. Every part fitted together nicely and I was able to complete this model in three hours from printing with no loss of quality. The base needs some care to ensure a good fit of the side panels. The hole for the crane arm should cut out very carefully with a sharp knife to ensure a good fit and hook is very tricky to cut out. That being said, even a novice should be able to make of good job of this one. As extra bonus, you get a 15mm version ready to print on a single page. If you never build another DGM model, which I doubt, build this one.
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