vanSchulmann's Folly Printer Friendly Version   By EXARCHIZAIN - Dec. 31, 1969 Molds used: Mold #40 Basic block Mold #41 gothic dungeon accessories Mold #42 gothic arena accessories Mold #43 gothic panel accessories Mold #44 gothic original acessories Mold #45 gothic dungeon builder Mold #56 tomb Mold #61 turret Mold #250 small brick Mold #201 various floor tiles Mold #205 gothic floor tiles Mold #235 gothic roof mold Envirotex lite Watereffects gel 2 part epoxy Aleene's glue vanSchulmann's Folly The planetary governor of Kedriel, vanSchulmann was known more for displays of extravagance than for the care he took raising and maintaining defense forces according to the dictates laid out by the Imperium. Inquisitorial audits were fed inflated or outright false inventory and status reports on troop numbers, training drills, and ammunition stockpiles, while resources were channeled into artistic, architectural, and other lavish and frivolous projects. It is of some minor note that the governor's excess was not totally driven by personal greed; but public parks and artistic programs could not take the place of the expensive but missing tank rounds, las clips, and defense installation generators when Hive Fleet Kraken swept through the system. These images have been recovered from damaged data crystals recovered from the airless rock that Kedriel has become, thought to be of a fountain on the terrace of the summer villa of the second assistant to the supervisor of the coalititon that defrosted the governor's cocktail ice freezers. Tiles were hand fired and imported from worlds on the galactic rim. The supports and candle sconces bear a disturbing similarity to those missing from a defiled administratum building on Holy Terra, but unfortunately there is no longer any means of confirming this. The bottom of the overhead pool is of clearplaz so that those who walk underneath may look up and see the moving water filtering the light into patterns and colors all around them. The benches are of the extinct seinbula wood, from the last available stock since the lush fourth moon of Calbastra was purged of life by the awakened Necrons. These records, as well as those of the aftermath of the Tyranid devastation, are now in the posession of the Ordo Hereticus, used to shock and threaten those who might otherwise seek to shirk their military obligations. The only non-Hirst components are the 'small supports', which were purchased (I'd be happy to say where if I could remember),and the candles, which were sculpted from green stuff. The water is envirotex tinted with blue and green inks and darkened with 'Wonderwash'. The surface is textured with epoxy and the falls and spouts are Woodland Scenics gel over monofilament and plastic strips. Coins and gems in the water are tiny crystals from the craft store. The structure is painted with blends of black and white house paint; details are painted with Citadel, Vallejo, and CartoonColor paints.   32 Ratings     12345      Public Comments Please log in to post a comment    Created  Comment  Aug. 21, 2005, 02:02PM  By: MLINDERT Wow, great looking fountain ! I love the different waterspouts and the inclusion of a recreational area underneath it; great place to have a nice picknick !  Aug. 19, 2005, 10:49AM  By: TITAN4411 Holy %$#@! Awesome job! Best looking fountain I have ever come cross. Excellent work!  Aug. 18, 2005, 04:45PM  By: EXARCHIZAIN Thanks all. I kind of agree with some of the criticisms in a way, so I'll comment. As for physics, reality, and looking 'better', it's kind of a function of what I was shooting for. I wanted a measure of elaborate, over-the-top, and 'unrealistic'. From one perspective I also would prefer a simpler and more elegant fountain, but my goal was something kind of outrageous and 'gonzo'. In retrospect, dndopman, I might have gone with straight vertical spouts on top. The arched spouts were harder to execute than I had anticipated, but as I was doing that 2 days before the submission deadline I didn't think I'd have time to change and fight with it a second time. :-) Thanks for the input. All comments are appreciated.  Aug. 18, 2005, 10:45AM  By: MALARKEY lots of interesting details... good job !  Aug. 17, 2005, 10:16PM  By: DNDOPMAN This is an awesome design! Not overly fond of the water effects on the fishing line in the middle/top of the fountain. The blue and white floor tiles under the fountain are a nice touch. Great work!  Aug. 17, 2005, 12:06AM  By: YRM I love the big sheets of water. The paint job and concept are great. Some of the little streams... well, this thing would probably be better/cleaner without them, but, it's still one of the best and most imaginative fountains I've seen. Imagine walking under this in some futuristic city? How cool.  Aug. 16, 2005, 11:07AM  By: ANDADAS Physics be damned, but I like this. Imaginative and far reaching, it shows a great build. Good paint. Great job.  Aug. 16, 2005, 12:40AM  By: WAAZDAG wow.... I don't knw art but I know what I like... and this I like...

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