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09-30-2017, 05:46 PM | #1 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: S. Florida
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I have always liked the Checkpoint Alpha set but it always bothered me that it appeared way to small. So here is my WIP. I took the top off a PTE watchtower and repainted it and added some home made decals. I used what was left of the tower to make a water tower. Its hard to see but the checkpoint has a "glass" front. I plan to paint a little more add a fire extinguisher and figure out how to put a large gate arm.
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10-02-2017, 07:56 PM | #2 |
Monster Maker
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: San Antonio, TX
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This is a pretty ingenious way of making two things out of one. Very spot on with not much else needed. Love the details of the signs as well.
Marauders Gun Runners sells their Fire Extinguisher for under a $1. There's a lot the canister from the modern Joe Blowtorch as well that you can pick up in a Buy/Trade that's to scale. Depending on how much you want to add into the Post, you probably have room for a desk, chair, computer, monitor, etc. Limited options. As for the gate arm, you can build one from scratch using styrene strips and painted. Just look up some reference photos for some inspiration. Keep up the good work! |
10-02-2017, 10:22 PM | #3 |
LNC Commander
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Very cool!
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10-03-2017, 06:10 PM | #4 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: S. Florida
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Thanks guys, I am thinking of also getting a clipboard and some ID Badges for the visitors. I have a Playmobil fire extinguisher that should fit the bill nicely.
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