STL Files for Magnetized Terrain Hex Tiles

A project in Elizabeth City, NC by Chris Martens
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STL Files for Magnetized Terrain Hex Tiles for Table Top War Games.
Backers: 112
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $4,176 of $500
Dates: Mar 27th -> Apr 26th (30 days)
Project By: Chris Martens
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That's It... I'm All Tapped Out...

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for the AMAZING support. I am sorry to say the Stretch Goal well is completely dry. I'm tapped out and have to step away from my computer. You guys made this a huge success for me and I thank you. The funds from this project will... (Read More)

$2600 Stretch Goal Reward: Destroyed Roads

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Are your opponents vehicles taking advantage of the roads to get a speed boost? Well, blow them up already!  (Read More)

$2500 Stretch Goal Reward: Destroyed Anti-Mech Walls

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Not even Anti-Mech walls will keep you out with enough firepower applied to them!  (Read More)

$2300 Stretch Goal Reward: Destroyed Walls

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
If your opponent won't let you go through he gate don't get mad, just go through his walls! Blow them up already!!! These work for the walls and walls with towers after you blow them up.  (Read More)

Another 3mm Ball Magnet Link...

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Looks like the listings for 3mm ball magnets go dead fast. Are you guys flooding Amazon with orders??? Well, here is ANOTHER link to some magnets that should work.  (Read More)

Real Scale Update

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Here an update for those of you that selected the Real Scale Building Add On. About 40 buildings so far (the communications center is two parts, the dish needs to be glued on).  (Read More)

$2300 Stretch Goal Reward: Sci-Fi Building Set 3

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
A Communications Center (ComStar?), a research center, and 3 sci-fi buildings.  (Read More)

The $2200 Stretch Goal: Craters

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
A supporter suggested some craters so here we go! One small and one large crater!  (Read More)

The Communications Center

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a preview of part of the next stretch goal, The Communications Center. Good Comstar facility! Had concerns about the dish but only had to use a single support and came out great! Be warned, if you print with supports and autogenerate them make... (Read More)

3mm Ball Magnets.... Again...

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I posted a few updates ago a link to the 3mm ball magnets I bought recently but it looks like the item is no longer on Amazon, the link is dead! But these look to be about the same kind I buy normally. 3mm BALL MAGNETS!!! Hopefully these won't... (Read More)

A Good Tray for the Hex Tiles

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I was just asked what is a good tray to use with these Hex Tiles. I am currently using a magnetic white board like this one. The hex tiles once you put the ball magnets in them will stay in play and hold great. I can even store the board with a... (Read More)

The Final Seven Days!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Here we are, the last week of this campaign. Thank you everyone for supporting me this far and I welcome those who have yet to join us. This final week will be interesting if it goes like my last Kickstarter. I will do my best to keep up with the... (Read More)

$2100 Stretch Goal Reward: The Badlands Set

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The "Badlands Set" have some special rules I envision: The "Volcanic Vent" is impassible and cannot be entered into by any unit at all. Any mech or vehicle in a neighboring hex gain +10 heat per turn. Infantry cannot enter any neighboring hex, if... (Read More)

$1900 Stretch Goal Reward: Anti-Mech Walls with Guard Towers

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You will get 6 Anti-Mech Walls (Hardened Level 2). A straight, wide corner, sharp corner, three way, end cap, and guard tower (no wall). Perfect for infantry in armored elevated position.  (Read More)

$1800 Stretch Goal Reward: Anti-Mech Walls

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You will get 5 Anti-Mech Walls (Hardened Level 2). A straight, wide corner, sharp corner, three way, and end cap.  (Read More)

$1700 Stretch Goal Reward: Military Buildings and Defenses

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You will get a Fusion Reactor, a Mech Hangar, a Tank Banker, a Reinforced Weapon Tower, and "Dragon Teeth" Anti-Tank Defense. The Fusion Reactor and Reinforced Weapon Tower will be available for the supporters that selected the add-on. The Real... (Read More)

$1600 Stretch Goal Reward: Sci-Fi Building Set 2

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Sci-Fi Building Set 2. These buildings will also be available in Real Scale for the supporters that selected the add-on.  (Read More)

A New Add-On has been added: Real Scale Building Sets

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Looks like adding Real Scale tier will make things a bit confusing for people not reading through all the updates. I can add a tier for the Real Scale but I cannot edit the current tiers to show the differences and make them Map Scale only. The... (Read More)

6mm Scale Magnetic Hex Tiles

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
It has been brought to my attention that there are people out there interested in doing 6mm scale buildings on the magnetic hex tiles. That was the original intention behind this project but the idea of map scale was decided on. That being said I... (Read More)

3mm Ball Magnets

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the kind of magnets you will need to magnetize the hex tiles. Easy to snap into the holes. Amazon.com: Mallefe Magnet Balls Rainbow Tactile Desktop Toys Entertainment Engineer Building Portable Gadget Stress Relief for Adults... (Read More)

Update to the $1400 Stretch Goal Reward

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I did a little redesigning of the trench hex tiles. I think these look better. And I forgot the sharp corner tile. I removed the Dragon Teeth anti-vehicle hex tile. But I will include it in a later stretch goal.  (Read More)

The $1500 Stretch Goal Reward Is...

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
For the $1500 stretch goal reward you will get the "Military Building Set 2". You will get 5 STL Files to print a large hangar, a large landing pad (For Drop Ships?), small vehicle garage, small landing pad, and an armored launch silo (for... (Read More)

The $1400 Stretch Goal Reward Is...

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
For the $1400 stretch goal reward you will get 5 STL files for 4 trench tiles and a "Dragon Teeth" tank trap. The tank trap is great for impassible terrain for wheeled and tracked vehicles, rough terrain for mechs, and open terrain for infantry. Plus... (Read More)

A Change to the $900 Stretch Goal

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I am replacing a building in the Modern Building Set 1. There were two medium level 2 buildings, one wider than the other but both on a single hex. I decided to take the wider one, extend it, and made it 2 hexes wide for some variety.   (Read More)

The #1300 Stretch Goal is...

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The $1300 stretch goal is "Sci-Fi Building Set". Had a few tweaks to make since I last showed them. And they look great!  (Read More)

The $1200 Stretch Goal Is...

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The "Modern Buildings Set 2" just finished printing and look good! So here is your $1200 stretch goal reward.  (Read More)

The $2000 Stretch Goal Is...

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Whoa! That's a bit of a jump from $1100 to $2000 but then again this is a bit of a larger reward. And don't worry, there will be other rewards from $1200 to $1900 at every $100 increments. I was asked to make clusters of hexes to speed up setting up... (Read More)

The $1100 Stretch Goal Is...

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The $1100 stretch goal reward is "Industrial Building Set 1". These had a lot of issues to clean up after their first printing but they came out great now.  (Read More)

The $1000 Stretch Goal is...

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am happy to say the "Military Buildings 1" set has printed and look great. They are now the $1000 Stretch Goal Reward. I hope you all like!  (Read More)

The $900 stretch goal is...

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The stretch goal for reaching $900 is the "Modern Building Set 1". This is the first of the building hex map tiles because these printed issues, see the pic below. I am still editing and test printing the others making sure they print without major... (Read More)

Map Hex Scale Buildings Update

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The latest test prints came off the printer this morning and there were some issues. I am going to have to edit the design to remove some of the smaller details and shore up others. I pretty much just shrunk down my current designs to try this. They... (Read More)

Some Previews For The Next 5 Stretch Goals...

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Here are some pics of stuff I've been working on today. I just started printing the prototypes to make sure they will work. I do strongly suggest printing these at higher quality to get the most from the files. Military Building Set Industrial... (Read More)

Good Morning! Another stretch goal reached!!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning (for me at least, world) we hit the $900 stretch goal which mean another set of STL files for all you awesome people. Yesterday I asked if I do buildings should we do Map Scale or 6mm Scale. Well, it looks like the Map Scale has one out... (Read More)

A new day and a new stretch goal!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for getting this project past the $800 stretch goal. You have unlocked the walls with guard towers tile hex STL files. Now we are in uncharted (planned) territory for the next stretch goal. I am seeking your input for this one and... (Read More)

Map Scale or True (6mm) Scale?

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I need your input and this rambling video asks, "Should we do buildings in Map Scale or 6mm Scale"? Don't know the difference? Watch the video and I hope I don't confuse you. Thanks! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play... (Read More)

Backer Questions Answered 1

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a little video answering questions from a few backers I received recently. Seemed easier to do a demonstration video. Help this helps everyone! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound... (Read More)

Hints at future stretch goals...

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
For the $1000, $1100, $1200, and $1400 stretch goals I will be offering 3 single tile buildings from my current library of buildings not currently on hex tiles for each level. That's a total of 12 buildings for you to enjoy. For the $1500, if I do... (Read More)

OH MY GOSH!!! Funded and 2 stretch goals unlocked!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Turn my back for a day or so and you guys and ladies surprise the hell outta me! Not only funded but make the first two stretch goals in 4 days! THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!!! So now all supporters are getting the main terrain tiles but you will be getting... (Read More)

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