What is New?
Videos? - I want to thank everyone for watching. Here is a link to thekamloopian on youtube, there is a fair amount of info in them, albeit a tad disorganized.
I think I have the navigation problems fixed. - Yes, I know it is hard to find things. There is a custom search on each page and I need to type out more howto projects (why I like doing videos - they're much easier). Speaking of videos I very much appreciate the support I've been getting, thanks eh. Especially all of the camera issue empathy, sympathy, and stuff.
Custom Game Pieces and Terrain
The ol' website has gone through quite a few changes in the past. As most of you know, the last few years I was devoted primarily to making gaming terrain. But I don't have the space anymore to make it on a production scale. I still like making stuff, but other than the various Kits and the pieces I will have on the Sale Items page or pieces in The White Elephant or, on the rare occasion, an auction I will be somewhat selective in taking custom orders. Anybody who has purchased from me in the past I'll always work with.
But, you can still contact me, I'm just kind of busy that's all. (After all, this is a one man show)
I will however be starting up again after the workshop is finished, (summer-fall 2008 or 09,), or maybe after it warms up in the spring. It is just too cold outside to make terrain.
In the meantime, drop me a note, idea, picture of your work. I'd like to include others ideas in the site.
So, what can I say, yes everything is a little chaotic in the videos. 'skay, just the way it is.
It must run in the genes as you can tell from the pic of my son and grandson.
Gaming Terrain and Diorama Related
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Materials, Tools, and Supplies I've made enough things now I can pretty much pick up anything and figure out how and what it was made of. The real trick is finding the materials yourself or the tool that will make the project actually come out the way you wanted it to. Here is a page of information listing the types of materials I use, various tools, and where I usually find stuff. ...MORE |
Miniature Structures This section covers making buildings, castles, towers and the likes. Various methods and styles are covered. From dioramas, displays, and gaming terrain pieces, to down right works of art. Basic ideas to complex projects. ...MORE |
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The Basics of terrain making (The Scene) Stuff you should know. Not only will it save you time, money and skin, but you will have better results. It is always nice to know a little bit before you delve in. Scales, end uses, safety tips ...MORE |
Scenery Miniature trees, bushes, and foliage. How to make it and how to make it look real. Hills, rocks and water effects. From natural mediums to the "Really, that's made from..." ... MORE |
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Kits, Plans, Templates Kits with everything needed but the paint and glue. Detailed plans with supply lists. ...MORE |
Accessory Stuff (and Making Repairs) Various items that are useful in the mini-world. The little details that go into a great piece. ...MORE |
Sculpting, Molding, and Casting Related
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The next section that needs working on I will try and update these sections next for you.
Submit an article I'll post it up and give you credit, link to your page, etc. |
Sculpting and Modeling This section will be useful for various artistic endeavors. I intend to cover everything from the war gamers 'Green Stuff' to concrete and from things weighing in the 100's of pounds to scenes fitting on a penny. ...MORE
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The Basics of Mold Making and Casting This is a section I would like to explore more of. I would like to duplicate many of the pieces I use.to complex projects. Stuff you should know. It save you time and money. It is always nice to know a little bit before you delve in. ...MORE
Get help, give help - it works better that way.
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Download some siege equipment blueprints. I have a trebuchet and a siege tower there so far.
Here is a one page freebie
Miniature working balista
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Note: Helping to get you the How To info? So far the easiest and more informative method has been the videos on youtube. Need a camera to do it though. I could try and start building, but nobody wants to pay the postage costs. I don't charge extra, in fact I take a loss in the shipping dept. on every item I've sent. But Canadapost charges so much small businesses here can't compete with the rest of the world.
So, unless I can get 1% of my 1,000 visitors a day to donate a couple of dollars. Or an advertisor or two (or twenty with the very cheap price I'm charging for that.) I'll have to go back to the static webpage format, which I seem to have trouble updating as it takes a bit to build, photo shoot, write the articles, then do the webpage work. ...more> |
Kamloops, BC, Canada
