Buildings instructions

[Matakishi]

I have put together a pdf containing step-by-step instructions on how to make simple buildings out of cork board. Richard Johnson at Pulp Heroes has kindly hosted it on his site for me as I have no way of hosting it myself. The pdf is 4Mb because of the number of photos but in this day and age 4Mb is nothing to download surely!

So, if you're interested you can get it from here:
Download (http://rattrap-productions.com/PulpHeroes/Downloads/Downloads.html)

[Nathan Caroland]

Now this is really rather well done, I just downloaded it - quick as could be with broadband - and its 18 pages of goodness in there. Some nice stuff Matakishi, might just have to twist your arm one of these days to build me something and trade some lead for it. Might look rather nice when I start going to conventions and have a bit of a diorama put together.

Hrmmmm. Ideas, ideas ....

Thanks for taking the time and effort.

[Celtic Lilly]

Downloaded!

I just happen to have a lot of poster cork board here too so I might make up something as a project.

[Gonzoangel]

Excellent stuff, many thanks.
I have a 3 foot pile of cork tiles at home, I think they may be about to disappear very quickly. :thumb:

[TheMasses]

Thanks for posting this. I’ve had a tremendous urge to do some terrain pieces and this looks like a lot of fun.

[supervike]

Yes, this is fantastic. Thanks so much for writing and linking to it.

What are the advantages over using 'foamboard'?

Does the cork automatically give the buildings a bit of texture? Is it easy to paint?

I also love the PULP link provided. I've become a huge fan of PULP type miniatures. They seem to have so much charm and character. Plus, I may actually be growing tired of skeletons and goblins....

[Matakishi]

Yes, this is fantastic. Thanks so much for writing and linking to it.

What are the advantages over using 'foamboard'?

Does the cork automatically give the buildings a bit of texture? Is it easy to paint?

Advantages over foamboard? well it cuts easier, glues easier and paints up easier (and in the UK it's much cheaper to buy). And it's stronger.

The cork has a smooth side and a slightly textured side, I put the textured side on the outside to give some surface relief.
It is completely non porous and non absorbant so it only takes a small amount of paint to cover it.

[supervike]

Advantages over foamboard? well it cuts easier, glues easier and paints up easier (and in the UK it's much cheaper to buy). And it's stronger.

The cork has a smooth side and a slightly textured side, I put the textured side on the outside to give some surface relief.
It is completely non porous and non absorbant so it only takes a small amount of paint to cover it.

Very cool. I will definately give this a try. Thanks again!!

[Matakishi]

Well, as of yesterday, I've had about 150 downloads so I'm expecting to see many little cork towns springing up all over the net soon.

The document was a rush job, I'll go over it and edit it as time permits and add stuff as I go along (or issue updates) making it a kind of work in progress. i'll let you know when a new version becomes available.

[Art-de-Vivre]

Thanks Matakishi !
This is very well done ! I already used cork for mini bases and I bought some from Ikea (the stuff you put beneath hot plates) but it is expensive here in Malaysia and the thickness is not appropriate for building walls.
Cheers !

[Steph-E]

Well, I do realy love the look of the american brownstones'buildings you've done. I personnally build a similar block system for my CRUSHING tablegame. Its very great!:rockon:

[Jabberwocky]

Great work. Thanks!