1940 Global table & painted pieces

IKE

Just read this all for the first time. The table & victory city lights are amazing!

Did you drill through the game board to install the lights? How did you mark the exact spot of the VC on the table so you could drill through? Very curious about your install method. My dad loves projects. :)

jluna1273

IKE,

Yes, I drilled through the game boards. Initially, it was a very hard decision but as you can see, it was worth the risk. Basically, I put everything in place on the table (game board and plexiglass) After practicing on a scrap piece of plexiglass, I used my smallest drill bit to drill from the top down into the table all the way through. Then everything came off and we drilled larger holes so we could work easier since the board game would hide those. All the wires have been cleaned up and stapled to the table underneath. 9 volt batteries power every two switches.

-jluna1273

IKE

Very cool, so the LED sticks up through the plexiglass, about 1/4’ or so? I’ve seen some other people have the game board printed on vinyl and then they glue it down to the plywood.

I’d love to get that map file if anyone sees this and could send it to me.

Tall Paul

Redleg13A,

@Redleg13A:

I’m so utterly awed and jealous of the awesomeness of all these painted pieces that I simply want to spend all my weekends doing the same to my stuff.

I think it’s about time I dusted off some of my old Dragon/Tamaya brand models to get some practice in. It’s decided, I’m gonna paint my Global 1940 set!

––I’m looking forward to seeing some pics of your painted pieces. IMHO, the sharing of pics between each other not only allows everyone to enjoy their work,…**but it INSPIRES each of us and “pumps-up” our desire to accomplish more.**We are very fortunate here on this forum to have many gamers willing to share their experience, talent, and opinions to the benefit of ALL.
––A&A.Org, a wonderful source of info, fun, and knowledge!

“Tall Paul”

jluna1273

Been off for awhile due to the new business venture, but I was able to get these done before our last game earlier this month.

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John Brown

@jluna1273:

Been off for awhile due to the new business venture, but I was able to get these done before our last game earlier this month.

Wow, those are nice! :-D

jwo1984

I like your p-51’s! and your old school yellow wings for the SBD dive bombers very cool.

Tall Paul

jluna1273,

––Nice, Nice, Nice!

Tall Paul

jluna1273

Thanks guys.

cyanight

Incredible! Its amazing how many different ideas players come up with to enhance this game. I had thought of doing something very similar to my game board but realized I needed to build a mobile set. Its brilliant how you used the same LED bulb to switch colors using the polarity. I also have to commend you on your painting as well. Very nice set and fantastic detail. Thank you for sharing.

RJL518

this stuff is not only awesome its SUPER AWESOME AWESOMENESS!!!

jluna1273

@RJL518:

this stuff is not only awesome its SUPER AWESOME AWESOMENESS!!!

LOL, thanks. I have been so busy with work, that I have neglected my armies. I have to make time to do some more. Really looking forward to painting the Italians for some reason.

jluna1273

Finally completed Italy’s Regia Marina. After a year and a half into our business venture, I once again have time and energy for hobbies on the weekends.

John Brown

Awesome job, jluna1273.

I’m finally glad to see you get these done.

I’ve been looking forward to seeing for some time.

I know you’ve been waiting too long, as well.

Great job on these. :-)

John

LHoffman

These are Awesome. Brown decks are very distinctive. Looks great with the Italian colors.

CWO Marc

Excellent work! Thanks for sharing these.

mentok27

Oh wow. I love the “Italian brown” you’ve used on the decks of your Italian fleet. I would have thought it would be to dark so I went a different way on mine but yours look way better and unique!

I may steal this approach when I expand my own Italians

Sarge

@jluna1273 awesome detail

jluna1273

jluna1273

Been away from my happy place for too long. Started playing again, joined a couple of FB groups, and posted some pics. Got an offer to paint some pieces for another player, so here are some of those pieces.

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