The Citadel – 28mm Foam Build in Memorial of Covid 19 Wargamers lost.

The Citadel – Christmas Eve Log

Hello everyone I wanted to share with the progress so far on my ‘Citadel build. Followers of the page will know it’s been a while since the last update for personal reasons but I’ve been slowly chipping away at the project.

I’ve really started to flesh out the internal for the main structure as well as the roofing structures that are still a work in progress. I’ve lost count of the amount of bricks currently but I do have the details to work it out at a later date. One of the key parts of the project was to keep it light and I can easily say that with the sub-structure being expanded polystyrene the total weigh is very low. If I can get it on the scales I will.

I hope you like the update and I wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New year

Tiger Eye Creations

The Citadel – Christmas Eve Log

Hello everyone I wanted to share with the progress so far on my ‘Citadel build. Followers of the page will know it’s been a while since the last update for personal reasons but I’ve been slowly chipping away at the project.

I’ve really started to flesh out the internal for the main structure as well as the roofing structures that are still a work in progress. I’ve lost count of the amount of bricks currently but I do have the details to work it out at a later date. One of the key parts of the project was to keep it light and I can easily say that with the sub-structure being expanded polystyrene the total weigh is very low. If I can get it on the scales I will.

I hope you like the update and I wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New year

Tiger Eye Creations

The Citadel – Log 8 – The High Tower

So the last main part of the structure is now complete, the main tower. It took a while to work out how I wanted to build this part without making it to heavy or fragile. In the end I found a 3 inch diameter cardboard poster tube, to add thickness I then cut polystyrene foam collars which I forced into place.

It was then the joy of cutting more bricks, I then realised how little XPS I had remaining and so I was panicing that I may not have enough. Luckily It was just about the right amount but Im now wating on a new foam order.

I will also be adding wooden walkways to certain outer edges, to build this Ive found some diy structure sticks from Tiger in the UK. These are then cutt to size and fitted into place.

My next objective is to get all the floors complete, the wooden planking and also the coating for the rock face and unerground to add strength.

Let me know if you have any questions or feedback

It’s been a month since the last update on the project but here we are. After 8 hours of cutting bricks (over 3 sessions) we have now reached the top of the main section. Only the tower remains to be built.

Their is a total of 6 individual builds each held together by magnets to create the overall Citadel. This makes it easy to store as well as play narrative games as you fight through without having to reach inside.

I’ve taken a few creative liberties to add more character and function though the main outline and shape stays true to the original logo.

The under mine has also started to take shape. More supports will be built into the space along side mine workings, tracks and tunnels.

So far the build stands at 34 inches tall and I’m guessing it will end about 68 inches to the top of the tower.

Leave your comments below, let me know how you feel the build is going. Please share and let other know about the project.

Thanks everyone

It’s been longer then usual between updates but that is due to the length of time it’s taken to get to this next stage. As you can see via the images the full bottom structure is now covered in individual bricks made from Xps foam.

While this dried I added more details to the internal details of what will become the great hall and also more to the mines below the citadel itself.

However the biggest challenge this time was how to build more levels going up while keeping it playable and easy to transport. After testing a few ideas quickly I decided to segment the levels into individual builds that can be used with or without the main board. These sections have come out really well and I’m excited to start on the next level. First though I’ll need to make more bricks.

What do you think of the progress so far? Let me know in the comments below, feel free to share if you wish as well.

This project is at its heart a memorial to those wargamers/hobbiests across the world lost due to Covid-19.

You can find more details and support on my Facebook page, Tiger Eye Creations. Thanks everyone

A little bit longer then I had wanted to be but here is the next update. It’s taken some time to get the cliff texture to where I am Happy, I had originally planed for a mix of cork and rock molds but due to material constraints, unable to order what I need the to the pandemic, I had to test a few other ideas. As such layered polystyrene has given an unexpectedly great result and with more work to fix and secure the detail I’m excited to see how it comes out.

I’ve also now cut and build the main bulk of lower half details, including the Gate, outbuildings and smaller connected tower. In the logo itself the outbuilds have very few details so taking a bit of a creative licence the lower one has now become a drain grate for the mine in case of flooding, while the second has become a secure access point to the lower levels.

The lowest level of the main gate tower is also going to work as the prison hold. As such I’ve added a gate for water to pour in to the area just to make it even more miserable. In the story I’m writing for the citadel the idea of a “This is Sparta!” Type execution from the main hall down into the Gate tower adds a real element to the reasons why. Also it would look cool.

Hope you enjoyed the update, any questions please leave them in the comments and let me know what you think so far.

Stay safe and keep projecting

A little bit longer then I had wanted to be but here is the next update. It’s taken some time to get the cliff texture to where I am Happy, I had originally planed for a mix of cork and rock molds but due to material constraints, unable to order what I need the to the pandemic, I had to test a few other ideas. As such layered polystyrene has given an unexpectedly great result and with more work to fix and secure the detail I’m excited to see how it comes out.

I’ve also now cut and build the main bulk of lower half details, including the Gate, outbuildings and smaller connected tower. In the logo itself the outbuilds have very few details so taking a bit of a creative licence the lower one has now become a drain grate for the mine in case of flooding, while the second has become a secure access point to the lower levels.

The lowest level of the main gate tower is also going to work as the prison hold. As such I’ve added a gate for water to pour in to the area just to make it even more miserable. In the story I’m writing for the citadel the idea of a “This is Sparta!” Type execution from the main hall down into the Gate tower adds a real element to the reasons why. Also it would look cool.

Hope you enjoyed the update, any questions please leave them in the comments and let me know what you think so far.

Stay safe and keep projecting

Following a few hours of cutting, measuring, cutting and measuring again I had all the parts needed to start the foundation of the build.

The walls are all 4 inches tall cut with a 1/2 width. The parts have then been held together with cocktail sticks acting as pins and a cheap ‘no nails’ bonding agent that contained no solvents. To fix it to the base I then punched 10 inch barbeque skewers through the sections.

The towers are build from layers all cut to the correct diameter then stacked one upon the other and pinned and glued in the same manor.

Unfortunately I didn’t capture any images of the base construction but is again simply packing polystyrene measured and cut to fit in a 24×24 inch space. This adds 8 inches of height from the floor.

I need to work out now where the main gate will go, and if I continue building up or start the brickwork then move yo the next levels.

• If you have any ideas or questions drop it in a comment