Nation- (and City-) Specific Victory City Markers

@Nobel:

I was considering doing something very similar with my anniversary edition. I decided on the landmarks I wanted (very similar to both your lists) but never had the time to actually CAD the models and get them cast. Depending on the level of detail, some of the buildings could take a while to model out.

Ossel, if you’re willing to put the time in I would love to get some nice city markers. Even if you can’t get someplace like HBG to make them for you, you could always get them printed from Shapeways. shapeways.com Put them up for sale and maybe even make a small profit. I know i’d buy a set.

Anyway, here’s my list:

USA - Washington - White House
USA - Honolulu - Aloha Tower (alt-Iolani Palace)
USA - Manila - Dr. Jose Rizal Monument
USA - San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge

Germany - Berlin - Brandenburg Gate
Germany - Paris - Eiffel Tower
Germany - Warsaw - Wilan�w Palace

UK - London - Big Ben
UK - Ottawa - Parliament Hill
UK - Calcutta - Victoria Memorial Hall
UK - Hong Kong - Wong Tai Sin Temple
UK - Sydney - Sydney Harbour Bridge

Japan - Tokyo - Sensō-ji (AKA-Asakusa Kannon)
Japan - Shanghai - Yu Garden

Russia - Moscow - St. Basil’s Cathedral
Russia - Leningrad �(St Petersburg) � Winter Palace
Russia - Stalingrad � Old Steam Mill

Italy - Rome - Colosseum

Your list is great and I would buy a set.

Nice.  Distinctive enough to be recognizable as the Eiffel Tower, yet also reflecting the level of abstraction which is appropriate for gaming purposes.  I like it!

@ossel:

Gentlemen…I give you…
Paris!

Please let me know what you think, this is my first attempt and is obviously subject to change.

I based the marker size and the surrounding buildings off of the Fortress America piece.

The Shapeways suggestion was a good one…it allows me to do things that I wouldn’t be able to do with a molded piece.

Yes, I agree. It is perfect for gaming purposes and will add a lot visually to the game.

Very nice!

I’m going to take a guess and say you’re using SolidWorks?

What’s the diameter of the base? Might be worth making it slightly larger and putting the name of the city down in a semicircle around the base? If you do just the 7 primary cities originally listed it’s probably not needed, but the other buildings might start to look similar to each other. Just a thought.

Otherwise looks great. Can’t wait to see the rest!

@Nobel:

What’s the diameter of the base? Might be worth making it slightly larger and putting the name of the city down in a semicircle around the base? If you do just the 7 primary cities originally listed it’s probably not needed, but the other buildings might start to look similar to each other. Just a thought.

Alternately, if the restricted diameter of the pieces is too constraining, the name of each city could be inscribed on the underside of its base (if Solidworks lets you do that).  The identification is only needed to ensure that the right marker gets put on the right city dot on the map; once it’s there, the name doesn’t need to be visible on the marker itself because the name of the city is already printed on the map.

Ossel & others,

@ossel:

@CWO:

@Nobel:

What’s the diameter of the base? Might be worth making it slightly larger and putting the name of the city down in a semicircle around the base? If you do just the 7 primary cities originally listed it’s probably not needed, but the other buildings might start to look similar to each other. Just a thought.

Alternately, if the restricted diameter of the pieces is too constraining, the name of each city could be inscribed on the underside of its base (if Solidworks lets you do that).  The identification is only needed to ensure that the right marker gets put on the right city dot on the map; once it’s there, the name doesn’t need to be visible on the marker itself because the name of the city is already printed on the map.

Good Idea. This is definitely doable.

––The “poker chips” that most people use are 3/4 inch diameter. IMHO it would be great if these “City Markers” were NO LARGER than 3/4" if possible.
----BTW, whenever these “City Markers” are produced Sign me up as a DEFINATE SALE!

“Tall Paul”

@ossel:

Here is Berlin.

This one was admittedly more challenging, and I need to upload it to Shapeways to see if they can do some of the detail (the chariot on top, etc.).

Let me know what you guys think, obviously I can do more detail but this is going to be a tiny piece so I’m not sure how much will be visible.  As always, I welcome feedback and input. I’m thinking of dropping the “wing” buildings on the sides of the gate.

Yes Paul, these pieces are .75in diameter, so I think I like the size.

Wow ossel, these pieces are amazing. :-)

@ossel:

Let me know what you guys think, obviously I can do more detail but this is going to be a tiny piece so I’m not sure how much will be visible.  As always, I welcome feedback and input. I’m thinking of dropping the “wing” buildings on the sides of the gate.

Dropping the wing buildings would allow each iconic structure to be a bit larger, and therefore possibly more detailed, which could be a good trade-off.  The samples look absolutely great so far, but “wingless” versions might be better.  Glad to see that putting the name under the base works well.

Ah, I see – I misunderstood.  I thought you meant the surrounding small buildings which, I agree, do add a certain urban charm to the markers.

@CWO:

Ah, I see – I misunderstood.  I thought you meant the surrounding small buildings which, I agree, do add a certain urban charm to the markers.Â

keep the smaller buildings