Post Apocalyptic Law Stronghold

[ErHo]

Very cool!

The jersey barriers are the cutest

[DFlynSqrl]

Very nice!

[toxicpixie]

Very nice!

Just because the apocalypse has descended it doesn't mean standards have to drop.

I'd link the Young Ones but the darn BEEB won't let me

[Terry37]

TP, I agree standards don't have to drop, but in the case of my post apocalyptic world it is more a question of available resources, which we all too often take for granted today. So even with the best efforts, rust, weather, and wear and tear do take their toll.  Main thing is keep the cruisers and the SWAT van running, and ammo, food and water available.

Here is a progress update on the Law Stronghold. I am nearly finished and am closing in on doing so. A few more bits with the entrance barrier being the last thing to make yet. Funny thing, when I made the streetlight, which I copied from the one outside my house, I made it based on research I'd done regarding streetlights being typically between 20 and 25 feet tall. So I originally made it like 23 MM tall, or 23 feet tall. Got it all nice and painted, sprayed on the protective coats and went to mount and in testing the location first I got to thinking - that sure does look tall. So I went back and studied the one out front, and did more research on line about streetlights and voila! The style I was making usually runs 17 to 18 feet tall, or for my model 17-18 MM. The taller ones  at the 20-25 foot height are the more modern looking L shaped streetlights. So, there was nothing for it but to hope I could shorten it and not have to make a new one. Of course I came to this realization at midnight so after several attempts I figured a way to loosen the base, using two pair of pliers and a small hammer!!!, which allowed me to shorten it, and repaint it. Oh yeah and it was by then approaching 2 AM! But I'd not have slept anyway knowing it was wrong!!!

So here is where it is after some work done today, and again closing in on finishing it.





More soon,

Terry

[d_Guy]

All the weathering details are really getting the look. I like the addition of the razor wire on the roof. The graffiti stands out (I went back and noticed it was in previous pic but missed it). CREPR? - looked it up - a Puerto Rican property developer.  . Suspect that isn't what it stands for 

[fred.]

Looking good Terry. The details really add to the piece

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Now that is 👀ing superb!

[Matt J]

hats off, that is really good 

[Techno]

Looks really, really good, Terry !!

Cheers - Phil

[Terry37]

Thank you all, it is fun modeling for me.

Bill, "CREPR!" is a hastily painted slam at the police force by the main faction of survivors in the city who are called Creepers. Think of the War Boys in Fury Road or the creatures from I am Legend. They have taken to the crumbling ruins of the city and the underground so get little sunshine - thus their pale skin, have lost their hair for the most part, rely on mass attack tactics (in HOTT think Warbands) with crude weapons, teeth and claws. As for the aborted spelling, can't say they are the brightest bulbs in the post apocalypse.

There is also rolled barbed wire under the semi trailer as well. I need to share a picture of the rear facade, as all the windows are street level, but have been blocked off with corrugated metal. Some of the bits, like the cruiser are not yet glued in place, so will decide on final location probably last.

Terry

[paulr]

 

A lot of thought has gone into this stronghold

[toxicpixie]

Stunning!

You can just about see the barbed wire under the trailer from one piccy, nice touch

[Terry37]

I really need to update this, but keep thinking I will have it finished in no time and then just share the completed project. Actually all that's left is the gate to the compound, but that is a bit of a sticky wicket - what. I have a piece for the gates, but now need ot set the posts, then create a 6 MM stop sign to go on it and then assemble and fini! Pictures coming shortly.

Terryh

[Steve J]

Stunning work Terry!!! Love it.

[toxicpixie]

Sticky wicket?

You'll be converting to English in no time

Mind, if the Road Warriors are true to film they'll all be Aussies won't they, so that's close

Looking forward to the final result, I have to say it's very very good already.