I am trying out a new way of making the instructions. I have studied the new version of Blender software the last days in detail to be able to get this image done. I am hoping to recycle this for a...
2019-08-19 08:43:51 +0000 UTC View Post
This month I wanted a cart to starts moving all the crates and barrels around :-)
Here you see the new cart ready to load a couple of the previous bits.
The free version comes in a plai...
2019-08-16 07:29:08 +0000 UTC View Post
I have the free and simple and the advanced version done but I will need another day to create the instructions.
The simple one is really easy and fast to build, so if you need a couple in yo...
2019-08-15 13:27:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Here you can see the first two buildings - the core 5x3" house and the 3x2" extension - that will be in the Tropical Village Builder #1 set. The extension can also be used as a separate building if...
2019-08-09 07:15:43 +0000 UTC View Post
I have started putting together promo shots. Here is the stage set without inhabitants yet :-)
I have changed the scale of the palm front texture and made it a little smaller. I think it look...
2019-08-05 18:07:54 +0000 UTC View Post
I have started working on the interior of the buildings. First is a shot where you can see the difference of the weathered vs. pristine version. It doesn't show well in the pic, but the bottom is s...
2019-07-31 17:55:53 +0000 UTC View Post
I am in the process of creating all the options, so here are more images.
The above pic shows the "linear" layout of the core and extension module.
While showing the first pics I got so...
2019-07-29 05:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Here is a look at the first textured 5x3 house builds. There is no dirt layer yet but because I made the regular wall coloring grungy it already looks worn and used.
I have implemented the co...
2019-07-27 14:14:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Today I can show you how I break down the walls options. To start with I have two main plank patterns you see above.
For each of these you have different color options.
2019-07-23 15:39:39 +0000 UTC
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While I am working on door and window placement I find there are many ways to go. To help me find the right balance of complexity I have a question!
Do you rather prefer simple PDF's with lim...
2019-07-22 16:00:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Today I want to show you the variations I have implemented for the basic 5x3 house and the 3x2 extension. I can come up with many more, but I am limiting myself to provide the floor parts that will...
2019-07-19 06:06:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Today I want to talk about how I am approaching the connectivity of the extensions in this set.
One thing that is important for me is to make sure I have the option of an fold-flat removable ...
2019-07-17 07:04:27 +0000 UTC View Post
This month I needed a different crate. I was thinking something like a tools or weapons crate. I wanted to do this for a while but all the boat stuff has been postponing it :-)
Here you see t...
2019-07-15 13:07:29 +0000 UTC View Post
After the ships I was thinking about doing some buildings for a change again and one style that came to mind was a tropical village where the Pirates would live on their island. So today I want to ...
2019-07-12 16:59:12 +0000 UTC View Post
First of all a big WELCOME to all new Patreons! As a creator there is just no better feeling when people are willing to value your work with real money. Thank you so much for all your support.
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I planned to give these away when I got 1K followers on Twitter, and the announcement helped me raise more followers and awareness ... but I am getting impatient, because I want you guys to start u...
2019-07-04 09:31:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Today I have a little surprise for you guys. User "Vermin King" over on http://cardboard-warriors.proboards.com made ...
2019-07-02 17:00:35 +0000 UTC View Post
I made another debris piece, a larger portion of a broken ship! This will let you build bigger sections of floating rafts on the open seas.
2019-06-26 06:14:00 +0000 UTC
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I have neglected the goals a bit but I am now starting to go for them ... or rather have you go for them :-)
For the first goal I will make these Treasure Chests available. So spread the word...
2019-06-25 09:21:58 +0000 UTC View Post
In preparation for things to come I am working on stone and rock textures.
One thing that will help me is a procedural pattern generator I am developing. Regular cut stone walls are easy to d...
2019-06-24 09:23:24 +0000 UTC View PostOn the surface the release of the ships, both 3D and 2D have been keeping me quite busy the last weeks and months. They have been my biggest success so far in terms of quantity of sales and I hope ...
2019-06-18 16:01:49 +0000 UTC View Post
This month I have been asked to do some debris elements. Here is the first set.
There are long, narrow and short, wide elements. Both come in a neat and broken version.
Build them as fl...
2019-06-17 16:40:57 +0000 UTC View Post
I am running a bit late this month with getting my next "Basic Bit" out, but here is a little preview of what I have planned next.
I wanted to do a new crate version but with the ships out, I...
2019-06-14 01:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a little "action" shot where I put all the ship models in use. I am in the process of finishing and packaging up the 2d ship maps for release and starting to make some promo pics.
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Again a little WIP update: so here's a test build of the brig map ... with the 2D cannons!
Also made lighting maps for the interior part. I haven't made a forecastle for the 3D ship yet, but ...
2019-05-29 14:57:51 +0000 UTC View Post
When I heard that some of you wanted 2D ships I thought I could quickly convert the deck textures into a releasable product. But a lot of promotion work and interaction with customers of the 3D shi...
2019-05-27 14:46:17 +0000 UTC View Post
I am almost finished with the sloop and brig conversion but it will take a couple more days to get it all release ready.
You can see I have added bilge type lower deck textures for more varie...
2019-05-23 16:17:48 +0000 UTC View Post
While I am converting the 3D ships into 2D deck plans I also did a 2D version of the cannons. So this month you are also getting this third version of the basic bits!
If ... 2019-05-22 14:28:49 +0000 UTC View Post
I made a little PDF with the four decks of the "Sea Ghost" ship. I am doing a Twitter rally to raise my followers to 1K and will give the deck plans away for free then!
If you want to help, h...
2019-05-21 15:37:12 +0000 UTC View Post
I have converted the smaller three ships, the rowing boat, jolly boat and gun boat and made a little video showing what I've done and how they compare the the 3D versions.
All the options lik...
2019-05-17 07:31:14 +0000 UTC View Post