Fantasy Castle- Spiral Mode Terrain and Supplementary Parts

A project in North Yorkshire, UK by Ollie Deluce
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A repository of VMT+decorative files created by me. These models are all modular, and are centred around a fantasy/historical castle.
Backers: 9
Average Pledge Per Backer: £28

Funded: £256 of £100
Dates: Jul 9th -> Aug 31st (53 days)
Project By: Ollie Deluce
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Latest News

All models are now finished!

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I would like to thank everyone who has backed this far, and for the support that you have provided. This has been great and has inspired me to continue with VMT terrain. I have already got plans for 4 more packs of terrain, and I would love to... (Read More)

Final week before launch!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
So with the end in sight, the update this week means that the whole project is completed, excluding one final texture, and potentially a small modification to the gate. In the past few weeks, the battlements have been modified/added to, to include a... (Read More)

A week of test printing and troubleshooting!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Firstly, I would like to apologise for the tardiness of this update, hot weather in the UK has made printing difficult this week, as I do not have sufficient cooling in my print room. All print parts have now been test printed and work perfectly!... (Read More)

Stretch goals and test printing update

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch goals have been decided! If this kickstarter reaches £250, I will create a CAD file for a building to go with the castle set. This file will be a vase mode model as well, and will print in two files (roof and 2 the main building). The... (Read More)

Small update on scaling

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, this is just a small update. Following a query as a direct message, and for the sake of completion, I can confirm that after a test print, these files ARE suitable for 6mm printing. The files were printed at 1/5 size (25mm in height), that... (Read More)

Today has marked the final day of part fabrication!

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The main parts for the build are finished! Today has been a long day of work, but the tower/keep parts are finally completed! Below is a bullet-point list of the work that was required throughout this project, and as you will see, the steps to... (Read More)

Back to work this week!

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Apologies for my scheduled delay, birthdays only come once a year, no matter how important the kickstarter you are running is! This week has seen the collectivisation of the files thusfar, as well as acknowledgements of the challenges posed by... (Read More)

A busy week

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Checking in again this week, got another busy few days planned so expect the next update Monday/Tuesday next week. There was some printing this week (ambient air temperature allowing) and some small CAD breakthroughs. The stairs to reach the castle... (Read More)

Small update

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Three pieces ready today for the full example set of terrain, hoping to have a full example set printed by the end of July.  See you all next friday or saturday for the next update! Ollie  (Read More)

Only a small update today, along with a work schedule for the next few weeks.

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
So thank you to the people who have followed, pledged, and shown interest and support for the last few days! With the realisation this kickstarter will probably be funded with a lot of time to spare (we have been funded once already!), I would like... (Read More)

Today's update was a real progress! The final design has been finalised and the project is now moving forwards towards completion!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
So with the finalisation of the standard wall piece, the test prints and special pieces can now be concentrated on! The progress made in such a short period of time has been immense, and I finally have some pictures to include where I am actually... (Read More)

Here are some proof of concept scenarios that demonstrate the fit and scale of the parts.

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Here are some pictures of Version 1 of the wall system. There are some printing errors that still require accounting for, but as a proof of concept these wall pieces are fantastic (They're good enough for me to use myself but they aren't yet the... (Read More)

Slicing, print times and costs

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Breakdown in CURA showing mass, dimensions and potential costs for printing these terrain pieces on an FDM printer, with PLA.  (Read More)

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