Thanks for the tips, I'll certainly use some of them.

Sorry, no commissions! I'm slow enough on my own projects as it is. I
haven't painted a single figure all last year!

Gerrit

--- In ultracheapminis@yahoogroups.com, "robdab" <robdab@...> wrote:
>
> Gerrit,
>
> I offer my compliments on your Wild West building efforts. I wish
that I had your patience !
>
> I offer two brief ideas ...
>
> Perhaps you should consider leaving at least one of your "small
shop" models as an incomplete shell to better depict a fast growing
little western town ? If you were to offer your "small shop" as just
such a pre-cut kit, I would happily buy 2 -3 knowing that "some
assembly required".
>
> Second, as a wargamer I would suggest using much less material for
the construction of your covered sidewalk on the "small shop" model.
While the handrail and extra centre posts might be realistic and look
very good, they make it nearly impossible to move an Imex gunfighter
on/off that sidewalk. Three columns would convey the idea just as well
as five, with a handrail, do. A horse watering trough out front would
leave the sidewalk clear for 1/72 plastic figures AND give my gunman
yet ANOTHER place to shelter during a shootout. Not that I always game
as a gunman ...
>
> An illustration of the conflicting needs/wants of the detailed
vignette designer/builder vs the wargaming end user.
>
> Do you do commission construction ? I need a waterpumping windmill,
a gallows and a "two holer" outhouse (desperately) ...
>
> A silver mine entrance with seperate headframe would be good as well
as some goldmining "sluice boxes"
>
> Let us know ...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gerrit A. Postma
> To: ultracheapminis@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 12:41 AM
> Subject: [ultracheapminis] Wild West Town WIP
>
>
> Over the past few weeks I've been working on a Western towm for my
> Airfix, Atlantic, IMEX and other brands of cowboys, Indians, cavalry,
> whatever.
>
> Since I can't spare much money, and I like buildinfg stuff myself, I
> have been using only very basic cheap meterials, like coffee stirrers.
>
> Usually I work in the attic, but that's still too cold, so painting
> and other final touches will have to wait till the weather is a bit
> more pleasant.
>
> In the meantime, you can watch my progress here:
>
> http://anne.messageboard.nl/29197/viewforum.php?f=28
>
> Comments etc. are always welcome.
>
> Gerrit (aka Gungnir on several other forums)
>