Stirland Watchtower WIP pt. 2

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If only they could afford guns...

I've still been slowly working on the watchtower and its more or less 'finished' (for now). What I really need to now is to cut out some foam board and draw out, measure, and cut out the earth works that will snuggle up to the tower, guard shack and form the base of the walls. Then, rather than just a mere watchtower, it'll be a glorified watchtower!

Once that's all laid out, it'll let me know whether or not there's room for the support braces and any other bits and bobs. I do have an Empire prisoner hanging from a hook to add, and the placement for it selected. However just whose colors he'll be painted in has yet to be determined. That and until there's a base under the whole thing, that piece will be in easy danger of snapping off due to being a decently sized part that'll be projecting out from one side.

As you can see, I repainted the larger bricks at the bottom to look like stonework. Given their size, it looks much better I think, and hopefully will reduce if not eliminate the 'Ye ol' McDonalds or Taco Bell' references...

I also decided against adding the giant and kinda goofy looking chimney, instead opting for two little ones poking out of the sides. One per enclosed level and with soot stains to match. It still needs something on the open wall space above the door, just not sure what. Trying not to overdecorate it to the point of gaudy (which is such a prevalent issue with Empire minis, just look at their dreadful war wagon/shrine things...bleh), but I'm not too fond of the little gargoyle bits that the kit comes with. Dunno, will figure out something I guess...