The reliquary and some thoughts on Pulp Alley

I've not updated lately, as work on my thesis has taken priority. It's a massive project, but time on other things is also important. I've also been working on some terrain tiles and adapting Pulp Alley to better suit the period. It has had the unintended consequence of getting me excited about (eventually) going back to my Pulp project... but I'm trying to focus here!!

But I wanted to share a small update on the sanctuary. I have completed the reliquary and you can see it below:

This is going straight to my feed #bucketlist #instatravel #militesofinstagram

As you won't get to see it much once the building is sealed up, I didn't mind using a less-detailed piece (I'd rather save those for plot points). It's supposed to evoke the Casket of Teuderic, or something like that.

It started off as a pretty rough plaster cast, I'm not sure where it came from. But I glued some hobby nails in for the gems, painted them and applied some gloss varnish.

I'll be finishing off the interior walls in good time, nothing fancy though. And my rooftiles came in so it's nearing completion. More on that another time.

I also wanted to include what I've done for the plot points so far. I've been careful not to take too much out of the Pulp Alley rulebook, and this is strictly intended for personal use only. You can find out more about Pulp Alley and buy the rules here. As you can see, there's quite a bit of adjustment for some fields, but I wanted to keep the spirit of the original. I've had to remove some tables completely.

Take a look and please share your thoughts in the comments below! 

As for me, back to the books - 'til next time!

Building update: sanctuary interior

Hey everyone!

I've done a bit more work on the sanctuary, here's some of the interior.

The first section I'll be working on.

Here it is with the interior colours all done. 

Wasn't sure if I should push it with another white layer? 

First of two angels for the alcove... Where's the treasure?

I've decided to work in sections and glue it all together when individual parts are done. It's good to have a sense of what you'll be able to see (and what you won't) when it's all finished. I've decided to have a permanent roof over the vestibule as placing figures there is going to be impractical.

There will be two angels in the alcove, and two warrior-saints flanking the portal. Doing a little bit of weathering but keeping it minimal. As for the inside, I plan to have a small reliquary... I have a few ideas for that.

So, a fair bit done and not bad for an evening's work. This will probably be the last update for a little while: I've got some thesis milestones to finish this month and am on a bit of a roll... but this certainly is a nice way to spend a break.

Take care everyone!

Eadmund Blaccadicus

Today I got to fulfil a goal that has been brewing for some time!

Eadmvnd Blaccadicvs, bastard least favourite son of a British warlord (and a Saxon mother), who has been exiled sent on a pilgrimage to Rome to get him out of the way enrich his education and hopefully die there..

You might have noticed him in my previous post, he's one of the figures from the Gripping Beast Arthurian Heroes set. He has had a plastic sword added, as I found the original pose a little passive.

I made up the device on his shield, but drew some inspiration from the Notitia Dignitatum.

Source: http://lukeuedasarson.com

Well, it's a little bit of a stretch, but I had a lot of fun and look forward to finding a suitable Baldric to accompany him. But for now...

Salve, do you know the way to Rome?