K.I.S.S.

I’ve decided against further competition and group builds. Even when I win, it just makes me feel squirrelly, and I have enough storage issues as it is.

As far as existing builds go, I didn’t have the heart to throw out the bell tower, so I reworked it and magnetized a few load bearing beams. The stability issues are much improved, though it is still ridiculously tall. It’s been offloaded, along with the shipwreck shack, the kraken, and whatever else was lying around. If they see a session or two, then they were worth it. And then CJ can throw them out and my hands stay clean. Well, cleanish. Still me.

Either way they’re out of my hair and I can get on with other things. Like the conclusion of CJ’s Starfinder campaign. The water terrain should last a few more months, but then its off to the fire/lava world. Going JRPG style with an Aztec twist – a few large scale pieces to represent the map and scatter for the individual encounters. Before deciding on tiles, I decided to start with the centerpiece – the ziggurat where the final battle will take place. As the source of power for the world, it will also be the source of the lava that runs through the canals of the city. The scale model has no visuals on the interior, so encounter options remain open.

I used UV resin to join the 5×7 acrylic sheets I had on hand for the top of the light box and the mounting point. I’d love to say I’m curbing my spending, but I already bought Speed Paints, Green Stuff texture rollers, and a box of Blue and Brimstone Horrors to use as guards.

My first attempt at a light box came with challenges, but I learned quite a bit. I ordered a larger light set, so I can line the canals as well. I still haven’t decided how to seal it. Matt at RP Archive used duct tape to keep things accessible, but I seriously doubt this box will be around long enough to require service.

Have to watch the turns – funky folds fault out.