Sources for barrels and other loot

Subject: Sources for barrels and other loot Fri 7 Aug 2009 - 22:19

I am trying to give my orcs the feel of being looters and raiders. I have been looking everywhere for a good source of barrels and buckets and such but have had little luck? Anyone mind sharing where you buy them from?

Alex

Subject: Re: Sources for barrels and other loot Fri 7 Aug 2009 - 23:30

What about making the barrels yourself just as HERE ? Wink

/Maikacir

Subject: Re: Sources for barrels and other loot Fri 7 Aug 2009 - 23:38

SICK! I was considering making one with those thin pieces of wood they sell at hobby centers but they don't exactly bend. This is perfect!

Subject: Re: Sources for barrels and other loot Fri 7 Aug 2009 - 23:41

Yes, that is a pretty nice tutotial! Very Happy

And a cheap way of making nice barrels Razz

/Maikacir

Subject: Re: Sources for barrels and other loot Fri 7 Aug 2009 - 23:41

Actually balsa wood is very soft. I bet you could make a barrel like Miakacir's, as long as you get something thin. And getting the wood moist will help it bend without breaking. It might work. thumbsup

Subject: Re: Sources for barrels and other loot Fri 7 Aug 2009 - 23:45

Ash wrote:: Actually balsa wood is very soft. I bet you could make a barrel like Miakacir's, as long as you get something thin. And getting the wood moist will help it bend without breaking. It might work.

Correction: It's not a tutorial made by me Wink

But yes, I also think you could make it from balsa, but using cardboard is way cheaper Razz

/Maikacir

Subject: Re: Sources for barrels and other loot Sat 8 Aug 2009 - 0:21

Try this:
http://www.blacktreedesign.com/restofworld/home.php?cat=2310

Specifically look for Ackland Accessories. The website layout has changed since I last visited, but I bookmarked the site specifically because it had great table accessories. It might require some hunting though.

Subject: Re: Sources for barrels and other loot Sat 8 Aug 2009 - 9:39

If your'e not inclined to make your own barrels et al:

Mega Mini Dungeon Decor [at the War Store] has barrels, boxes, & furniture:
http://www.thewarstore.com/megaminiaturesdungeondecor.html

Armor Cast has an array of barrels & stuff:
http://armorcast.com/store/index.php?cPath=120_27

AND Rusty Rail has some REALLY cool stuff including barrel & boxes: http://rustyrail.com/CastingsOScale.htm
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Subject: Re: Sources for barrels and other loot Sat 8 Aug 2009 - 22:26

For bending balsa wood, i hear that digging it in boiling water works. I have never tried this though and i can only imagine burning myself and ending up with wood pulp for all my effort Razz

Subject: Re: Sources for barrels and other loot Sun 9 Aug 2009 - 0:48

steam works better than immersion for balsa, just old it over a wedged on kettle's spout for a second and bend away.

yes, you'll burn yourself Smile

use fliers / heamostats and towels Smile

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