Building a Dockside Board - Planning Stage

Recently I decided I was going to build a second board for the Batman Minis Game to go with my City Board (that still isn't finished).
As something that is often seen and mentioned in stories from Gotham , I thought a dockside would be a good addition.

The basic board will be 3'x3' with a section of water at an angle of 45 degrees on one corner that contains at least one jetty / pier.
Why not straight down one side? Well, angled water means all of the buildings and such can be at an angle as well. This breaks up the usual fire and charge lanes you find in a lot of games.

The PERFECT Warehouses for the dock are made by Micro Arts Studio. These are a fair size and the walls, doors and windows can be removed. They even have interior levels to play on.
To start with, two of these will be added to the dock.

To go with the warehouses, Micro Arts also do small blocks of flats or offices. Again, any windows and doors can be removed and there is a playable interior. One of the most appealing bits on this one is the fire escape. Great to Batclaw up to or leap off of.
I'm going to start with one of these, but depending on the space a second may be added.

To add some more interesting levels to the board and to make the jetty, I'm going to grab a couple of the Walkway sets from the same range. These are modular so can be built around, between or even over other items on the board.

What is a dock without a crane? This beauty called 'Ichabod' is from Fenris Games. This massive and detailed piece will make a great centrepiece and really add to the dock look.

So far this could be any old dock. Until you added a tons of shipping containers, crates and boxes from Wayne Enterprises and Queen Industries. With these goodies from Knight Models it couldn't be mistaken for anywhere else.

The addition of some dumpsters and phone booths with 'Gotham' written across them will further cement the location.

Any why did I want to do a dockside in the first place? Well........

I just picked up these awesome Batboats from the Batman Automobilia range. Forever is one of my favourite movies so that one was a 'must have' and I couldn't leave out good old Adam West after growing up watching the old series.

What do you think of these plans?
Is there anything I'm missing so far?

- Hendybadger

WIP of a New City Game Board

With us picking up the Batman Minis Game and with Pulp City Supreme Edition shipping soon, I thought it was about time for a new game board.
Sorry for the dodgy picture quality. My camera has been playing up.

After a chat with my local carpenter friend Aaron, he arrived at my door with this nice little board. 3 feet x 3 feet. 5 inch wide roads and rounded street corners.

It wasn't long before I wanted to stick some buildings and models on it and see how it looked.
Minutes later, Batman and the Green Arrow faced off against Deathstroke, Bane and the Riddler.

Here are some shots of the full layout at the moment.

The main buildings are the 28mm CityBlock range from Sarissa Precision, lots of the smaller scenery bits are from Fenris Games and the rest is stuff I have picked up over a couple of years but don't remember where from.

It isn't finished yet though. I want to try and find some more low cover to spread around and there is a nice Pub I have on the way from Timeline Miniatures.

THEN, there are the goodies Knight Models  are working on. Anyone for an Asylum?

Hendybadger awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Fenris Games - Post Apocalypse Bases

With the recent release of the Pulp City Monsters expansion and the open beta for the new addition right around the corner, you will be seeing a lot more Pulp City on this blog over the next few months.
Because of that I thought I would take a look at some more if the resin bases I will be using.

I have already shown the Secret Weapon Urban and Flagstone bases so its time to check out the ones I use more than any others.

Fenris Games Post Apocalypse Bases

Over the last couple of years I have been using the Fenris Games Post Apoc base toppers but I recently found out that they do the same designs in full bases.
A set of these were up as a prize in the Paint the City Pink auctions and were won by Bubba Ho Tep from the Kentucy Fried Gamers Youtube page, as Bubba is a good friend I took some sneaky photos before sending them off.

Lets take a look at each size starting with the largest

80mm Post Apoc bases 

(painted pic at top of post)

In the 80mm sets you get 2 bases of different designs. Both have a look of broken brick and tarmac. Maybe a pavement or edge of a road even.
The detail is an extremely high quality. Sharp edges on the slabs and texture on every single piece.
The sides of the bases are perfectly smooth, as are the bottoms.

You may think that 80mm is a bit of an odd size but there are now several games that use it. The main one for me will be Pulp City Monsters as they will all be based on these
The Post Apoc range is perfect for any modern era, near future, industrial or urban games.
With mixed details on each base you could face models in different directions and use the same set several time with out any looking like they are standing in the same place.
 If you have a model that big, you don't want it to be on a plain and boring base do you? Grab a couple of these to make it stand out!

On the Fenris Games Store this pack comes in at £6.50. For the size, detail and weight of these I think that is an absolute bargain.
I would love to see a couple more designs in the future but that Is only because I have about 20 Monsters that need basing.
9 out of 10 Badger Points!

40mm Post Apoc Bases

In the 40mm set you get a selection of 8 different bases. These keep the same theme as the 80mm ones but add several more details.
Wooden posts, fallen brick walls, curbs, drains and even a sinkhole.
Once again they are extremely high detail. Loads of texture, sharp edges and the sides are bottom are nice and smooth.

This set adds even more to the urban and industrial look of the range.
I love the fallen walls as they let you add in some different brickwork colours and the drains are a nice sharp metal opposite to the rubble.
8 designs with mixed details again allow you to place different models on the same base without ever looking like they are just copies.
Although there is lots of detail on these I have found that them don't seem to draw away from minis used on them. I don't know how Fenris have managed to pull this off, but glad they have.

A bag of 8 will cost you around £5.50. I have seen sets like this go for £10 or more in other places for less designs so £5.50 is beyond a bargain! Especially for the quality.
My only fault with this set is that the sinkhole goes all the way through one base. You will need to fill the bottom or will see the playing surface underneath.
9 out of 10 Badger Points

30mm Post Apoc Bases

(I couldn't find a painted picture of these anywhere)

The 30mm sets gives you 12 different designs in the bag.
These keep with the same design elements as the bigger sets but start to add in some more personal details like a cap and handbag.
They also include some different floor effects like cobblestones and flatter slabs and a section of wall still standing.
The quality is just as good even though they are smaller. Sharps edges, nice textures and smooth sides and bottoms. (snigger)

I don't think I can keep repeating myself by telling you how good these are.
The same good points apply and I honestly cant find a SINGLE problem with the 30mm set.

12 bases will cost you around £4.99 from Fenris Games. £4.99? That's madness! I have seen pack of 8 designs in places for over £10. How on earth do Fenris manage to dish out this high a quality at such a low price? I'm not going to complain though, just going to keep buying them before they notice they could get even more for them!
10 out of 10 Badger Points

Overall
The Post Apoc range by Fenris Games have to be my favourite base sets on the market. That's not a little statement either seeing there are 1000s out there.
The design, quality and price are all amazing. Plus Fenris are awesome to deal with.
Only 2 little niggles on the range but they are more personal preference and greediness on my part wanting more so I don't think I can count them.

10 out of 10 Badger Points!

I cant recommend these enough. Go buy some!

Hendybadger awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

PtCP Prizes - Fenris Games Bases + More Entries

Some more prizes have arrived for Paint the City Pink (link), our cancer charity fundraiser.

Fenris Games have very kindly donated 3 sets of Post Apocalypse resin bases.
Perfect for Pulp City or any other modern games.
In fact all of my own PC minis are on Fenris Bases.

12x30mm, 8x40mm and 2x80mm Monster bases

There have also been some more minis finished and posted up.

First we have Pulp City's Vector and Kitty by Zab

Next is Chronoscopes Blubbery Rand by Battlefield Berlin

Finally for today, Hasslfrees Iron Man by Possumcraft

Hendybadger awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

'Paint the City Pink' - Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

Dr Warlocks pink take on the PC logo

Some of you may remember that last year we ran a Breast Cancer Brawl at our local club where all the participants helped to raise over £500 for the local cancer ward.
I wanted to run something again this year but unfortunately the club has shut down.
Then I spotted that the Breast Cancer Brawl team had suggested adding Pulp City to their list of games.
That gave me an idea.

Paint the City Pink!!

The idea of this 'supreme' fundraiser is a painting competition.
Each person paints 1 or more Pulp City models in a pink scheme and sends them in. (Or any other super hero or villain if you cant get your hands on PC ones)
The top models will win some awesome prizes that have been donated for the competition (list below)
ALL the models will then be auctioned off to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and the Breast Cancer Campaign
Their work helps people worldwide and every penny we can raise helps them.

Prizes
-£40, £20 + £10 gift vouchers from Wayland Games
-3 Unreleased Reaver Lords models from Pulp Monsters Pics HERE
- 6 Limited Edition resin minis (A painters dream) from Studio McVey Pics HERE
$50 Voucher from Secret Weapon Miniatures
-3 Post Apoc resin base sets from Fenris Games Pics HERE
-12 model packs from Impact Miniatures Pics HERE
-Pulp City Minis - Iron Train, Solar, Ace of Wraiths, Androida, Guerilla, Gentleman + Hellsmith from Amazing Wonders hobby centre  Pics HERE
-10x FDG Capital City 28mm sets from Fat Dragon Games  Pics HERE
Bushido Cult and Prefecture starter sets and extra blister each from GCT Studios
9 Miniatures (1 of each in the range) from Statuesque Miniatures
Relics rulebook and 2 Starter sets (winners choice) from Tor Gaming
-Limited Edition Freebooters Fate models from Freebooter Miniatures. Pics HERE
WarmaHordes MkII Accesories kit from Advanced Deployment
-Twilight game and 28 blisters from Hasslefree Miniatures. Pics HERE
-Aluminium model case, Card model case and Half Size Card model case from KR Multicase
Set of 7 Battlefield Babes from Battlefield Berlin
-Warpath Enforcers Army (31 models) from Mantic Games

Prize Breakdown

Best Painted 1st Place: £40 Wayland Games Voucher, KR Alu Case, 6 Ltd Ed McVey minis
Best Painted 2nd Place: £20 Wayland Games Voucher, 3 Unreleased Reaver Lords, Full Twilight game
Best Painted 3rd Place: £10 Wayland Games Voucher, Bushido Starter sets + Blisters
Best Painted 4th Place: $50 Secret Weapon Voucher
Best Painted 5th Place: 9 Statuesque Minis
Best Painted Under 18: Relics Rulebook + 2 Starter sets

Pinkest Mini: 7 Pulp City Minis
Most Minis Entered: Standard Card KR Case, Impact Minis Selection

Highest Combined Auction Donation (payment): 28 Hasslefree Blisters
Highest Value Mini in the Auctions: Half size Card KR Case, Fenris Games Bases

Top 10 Highest Value Minis: Fat Dragon Capital City set, Ltd Ed Freebooter Mini

These next prizes are for entries not in the top 5 painting or top under 18.
Random Draws: Warpath Enforcers Army, WarmaHordes MkII Accessories kit, 5x Freebooter Future Widow
Best Hero: 7 Battlefield Babes
Best Villain: 7 Battlefield Babes

I would already like to say a HUGE thank you to all the companies that have donated.

Here is an example of a Pink PC mini.
The sharpshooter Gentleman. Painted by the amazing Devilsquid!

If you would like to enter you have until the middle of November to paint your model. and then 2 weeks to send it in.
For the postal address please use the 'Email Hendybadger' link to the right>>>.

Deadlines
Painting - Nov 16th
Delivery - Nov 30th 

You can check out what people are doing on the Pulp City Fourm where there is a Paint the City Pink Project Log or on the Citizens of Pulp City Facebook Group

During October there will also be some VERY limited edition Dark Age minis donated by Cool Mini or Not
up for sale with an open donation amount.
The Sister of Compassion.
You can now buy your own copy with 100% of your donation going to the charities >>HERE<< (link)

I'm going to be doing Tangent and the Green serpent myself. Going to go all out and attempt a pink urban camo on her.
Wish me luck!

I think some of these would look great in pink as well!

I really hope lots of people get the pink paint out and take part. The funds raised will mean so much to so many people.
I would be very grateful if you could also share this post on your blogs, sites, forums and such and help get the word out to as many people as possible and raise even more!!!!

Henydbadger awaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!