Author Topic: 1/56 (28mm) Modular Buildings (Read 53895 times)

Hessian · « **Reply #30 on:** December 16, 2014, 03:06:56 am »

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Re: 1/56 (28mm) Modular Buildings
« Reply #29 on: December 15, 2014, 11:22:35 PM »

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Guys - I think Rubicon has to keep this as generic as possible. Ideally, these kits need to be usable for anything from France to the Soviet Union. I'd much rather they took some broadly 'European' themes, even if they aren't quite accurate for a particular region, than tried to replicate anything specific."

I can only agree. I´ve got the same opinion.

Hollander · « **Reply #31 on:** December 16, 2014, 05:46:30 am »

Agreed. Point taken no more specific region stuff like Normandy, Holland or Saxony.

Laffe · « **Reply #32 on:** December 16, 2014, 03:34:11 pm »

I think making the buildings entirely generic would be a mistake.

Maybe you can have mostly generic walls and some walls with details like window arches, corner stones or similar that would anchor the building in a real place, and then swap those parts out from different kits? Since we already are going modular I mean.

Other stuff like perhaps chimneys, window shutters etc that you fix onto the building could also serve to further differentiate the buildings.

Rubicon Models · « **Reply #33 on:** December 18, 2014, 11:54:07 pm »

Finally had the time to make some extra bits and pieces to paint up a prototype. Unfortunately, we have forgotten to make a single door piece, so the storefront piece is used for all buildings you see here!

NOTE: The prototype you seen here is NOT THE FINAL version. We have just painted up a sample using some old and new resin duplicate pieces we have around the studio.

This is a standalone house setup:

This is a Town House with a new rooftop.
With this rooftop, you can line up several town houses together provided you do not have windows on the side:

By adding various different components, you can customize each building with a different look.
Here is an example with using Rooftop Gables:

Other components would mean:
1) Different windows
2) Different chimneys
3) Different doors
4) Balconies
5) Basement

When we meant "Modular" you still need to glue them together on a PER FLOOR basis.
Each floor is detachable to reveal the floor below... for obvious reasons!

Welcome to give more feedback on features you want to see!

VolleyfireAndy · « **Reply #34 on:** December 19, 2014, 12:11:35 am »

I love that lots! Is the door separate? That's the only thing that I can really see at the moment that could do with tweaking in the future

Rubicon Models · « **Reply #35 on:** December 19, 2014, 12:20:52 am »

Quote from: VolleyfireAndy on December 19, 2014, 12:11:35 am

I love that lots! Is the door separate? That's the only thing that I can really see at the moment that could do with tweaking in the future

The door can swing open...

Rubicon Models · « **Reply #36 on:** December 19, 2014, 12:23:52 am »

Here are some texture map that we probably can use for the outside wall:

At present we are more inclined to use Stucco or Plaster wall because it would mean better tiling between wall pieces.
We are also looking into different ways of implementing texture onto the design.

Any suggestions?

Cat · « **Reply #37 on:** December 19, 2014, 12:45:20 am »

If I had a choice, I'ld buy mostly brick and some plaster.

If I didn't have a choice I'ld buy ones that are all the same ^,^

eldurand · « **Reply #38 on:** December 19, 2014, 12:45:42 am »

These are beautiful and very practical. I like the brick and stone textures.

I'd love to see a variety that can be used in different genres, ranging from modern to WWI back to Victorian/Gothic. And I'd love to see them sold in various bundles, ranging from single buildings to "blocks" that can be used to create an entire board of terrain quickly, easily and relatively inexpensively.

therupert · « **Reply #39 on:** January 02, 2015, 03:57:49 pm »

I would buy a ton of these right now if they were available.

airborne · « **Reply #40 on:** February 05, 2015, 02:51:30 am »

These have to be one of the most exiting ideas to come out of any company they are just so great. They can be used for any game system, Armour through to Zombie. A true new world for gaming.
Congratulations.

robbie039 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 19, 2015, 07:58:04 pm »

I was wondering if you also planned a church for this range

nazadsam · « **Reply #42 on:** February 22, 2015, 06:03:21 am »

very nice idea and good looking building . Some general ideas which i think you should also consider. There aren't always same types of roof tiles - maybe consider 2nd building with other type and leave it possible that roof are modular between different buildings . Also maybe some of wall and roof parts could be also damaged and in that way you can have ruined buildings . And some small generic buildings would be great to see - dog house, outside toilet etc...

Garga · « **Reply #43 on:** February 22, 2015, 05:29:21 pm »

Brick and ston walls are very useful since they are difficult to scratch build.
Plaster can be easily added on top of them even by non expert and lots of variants may be done. In oarticular one can leave the bricks visible in some points to simulate damaged plaster.

airborne · « **Reply #44 on:** May 07, 2015, 03:18:38 am »

Any more news on these exiting products.

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