Converting - Building a stadium - logistics and size? chaplainrobb - Jun 20, 2010 - 07:19 PM Post subject: Building a stadium - logistics and size?
Alright, so I'm taking my first vacation in three years (aside from deaths, illness, and bullshit with the kids, which I certainly don't consider relaxing) and it's a week long. I've got a bottle of scotch, a quarter barrel of good beer, and a mind full of wondrous modelling ideas. What I need to know is certain standard measurements.
I have come to understand that 29mm squares are the closest to the official pitch. I think I have a way to make the board in general. I need to know the standard sizes of the dugouts/sidelines.
I was looking at 3x3 size for the Injured, KO'd, and Reserve rooms, with an additional 3x9 length in front for markers/counters, coach, cheerleaders, etc.
But the rooms seem a tad small, especially because I want to add some scenic elements. Any suggestions from the gurus out there? I'd appreciate any suggestions, advice, or criticism. However, I will likely be unhappy with criticism, so let's try to stick to advice .burgun824 - Jun 21, 2010 - 07:08 AM Post subject: RE: Building a stadium - logistics and size?
When I did my stadium I decided on using 1 inch squares. It's an easier measurement to work with (at least in the U.S. as I don't know where you're located). The two issues with this are 1- the 40mm bases for Big Guys don't fit so well into them...not really any different of a problem then you would have normally though and 2- you have to recalculate the the size of your throw template...which is easy enough if you use this graph http://www.dangermouse.net/games/bloodbowl/rules.html
On that link you'll also see the standard size of the pitch, which is 26 squares long (including the end zones) and 15 squares wide (4 wide zone + 7 L.O.S. + 4 wide zone = 15).
As far as building the pitch...I've found the pink rigid isulation board you can buy at any large hardware store (i.e. - Lowe's or Home Depot) is by far the easiest to work with.
If you want to add extra details to your dugouts then I woud recommend 4 in x 4 in minimum. 3x3 doesn't allow you much extra room to fit goodies into with the models that will need to be int there as well. I actually made my reserves box 6x4 for bigger teams and then 4x4 for each of the KO and Dead and Injured.Spazzfist - Jun 21, 2010 - 08:55 PM Post subject: RE: Building a stadium - logistics and size?
I found through trial and error that the best board size is 24" x 32" this allows you to cut up a standard 4' x 8' sheet into three equal pieces with no waste, and it also means that the board will fit onto a standard table without too much trouble, and should not be hanging over the edge too terribly.MikeyB - Jul 14, 2010 - 05:08 PM Post subject:
I used pink foam board for the base. I glued one inch squares of thin cardboard within the 1"1/8 size that the game board uses. That way you can use the standard passing template and allows you to see the individual squares clearly. I made the dugouts with any foam i could get my hands on. Mostly the beaded foam.
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