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Tank1812
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Posted: Monday, April 25, 2016 - 03:58 AM UTC
So I have an idea for a small modern dio, one figure, small misc equipment/outdoor furniture, a door and a small section of a building wall. In my mind it's probably a multiply store building but because I want to focus on the figure action I don't want to show the other all the stories/roof. I also don't want to make it a bombed out building. What is the best way to capture something like that or any other thoughts?

Thinking a building similar to the Coke building and would be just showing the lady in blue in the door way and like 5-10' around that area.
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Tank1812
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 05:19 AM UTC
Changed up what I was thinking, going with a simple wall and open door way.

I have lifetime supply of corrugated plastic yard signs and got a roll of thin cork.



Not sure if I will use plastic strips or balsa wood to box out the the exterior of the base.

For the rest, a Legend EOD controller with his back to the wall, Blast Tactical robot (pointed at the open door as it's going to enter about midway on the base and a Meng trash bin between the figure and open door way providing some cover.

Well that's the current plan anyway.
Tank1812
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 04:21 PM UTC
I think I want to weather the building/wall like this

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/building-behind-a-concrete-wall-composing-royalty-free-image/482256701

and addin the elements of the missing sign on this brick wall
http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t461/165thspc/Lexington%20Architecture/IMG_6392_zpswiwujbyx.jpg

Open to suggestions to improve the idea.
Tank1812
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 07:44 PM UTC
Since it's more of a training scenario I am doing, I will be borrowing some elements from Ft Irwin for the ground work but this could be anywhere.



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Tank1812
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2016 - 02:48 AM UTC




Basic layout, the headless man is in place of the robot. The tape is concrete pavers.



So I need to work on the entrance size on my next build.




All the elements added. I used a euro tool to rough up the dirt areas. I think the base is kinda small over for all the elements I am including.

A good learning experience to me so far.
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2016 - 10:34 PM UTC
The DFAC? Everyone's favorite building!
Tank1812
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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2016 - 11:31 PM UTC
Dining FACility. It didn't say chow/mess hall, so that didn't register with me but yeah that would be everyone's favorite spot beside the e-club.

I did like the concrete sidewalk and ground combo.
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