Hi. So, we’ve come to the part of the story where we conclude this project. First, is a brief recap. Then talk about the good and bad. And finally, ask what’s next.
Goals:
- Have fun with the process and outcome
- Build “good enough” initial piece of 28mm compatible scale terrain for use with tabletop wargames
- Share work in progress and final pics with the community through socials
- Annotate lessons learned
- Come up with new goals and commit to timeframes
- Grow social media and community presence to support a revenue stream for the household
I certainly had fun with the process at certain points of the build. I think the hardest part was just starting. I kept looking at the internet for inspiration and got lost in the sea of amazing builds and creative talent. I almost gave up before getting to start line. I am glad I pushed through and was able to build something I could be proud of. If anything, my kids could use it to display their Smiskis or Sonny Angel (those are their latest obsessions – it should be schoolwork, but I’ll let it slide)
Some lessons along the way. PVA and any water/liquid-based glue will warp cardboard (surprise, surprise). You can simply add a flat heavy object on the surface where possible to prevent/minimize warping. Make sure you can reach all areas with your hand, brush or airbrush – otherwise you will have nicely painted build with a massive exposed spot where you couldn’t quite reach, embarrassing. You will ultimately miss something. It’s OK. You can go back later and add it or fix it or remove it, it’s your prerogative. I had to look up the spelling, I’ve been spelling it wrong all this time. Have fun as much as you can. Feel free to share with your classmates.
I was able to share this project with you all through my socials, Instagram, this Blog and lastly, YouTube. At one point, I was posting daily progress. That was a little stressful TBH, but I was able to ground myself and focus on completing the next steps of the build. I was able to maintain my creativity and I learned how to use the IG and Blog platforms more. Win-win. I definitely want to thank those who took a moment to view my posts, like and even comment. It means a lot.
What’s next? Well, I have a few ideas in mind including another couple of buildings. I want to try out some techniques including incorporating the airbrush into my workflow. I want to see if the production time could be reduced to provide content in a timely manner – let’s say start to finish within a week? Too ambitious? I also want to record some of the process and produce some longform content for my YT channel. They say you should strive for SMART goals, but on the other hand, they also say to push yourself to the limits and go beyond them!
Grow the socials and provide a small revenue stream. Yes. There has to be some compromise. Some give and take. I will share as much as I can, but I also don’t want to lose the passion for the hobby in general. I wouldn’t mind from the community some words of encouragement, constructive feedback or even a simple “thumbs up”. In return, I will strive to provide timely content that you will hopefully find entertaining, informative, and educational. Lofty, I know, right.
Thanks again for joining me on this project. See you in the next one. Help me game the algorithm by liking this (and other) post(s), commenting on my socials, and sign up for my email list so that you are informed the moment new content is available. For now, enjoy some more pics.
Happy crafting!
A Little Bit of Glue 