From MartijnN: Homes under the Hammer (terrain & 28mm Vikings)(Swords & Sandals and Fantasy)(147 points)

Having been shown the error of my ways and being reminded that backtracking through Studios already visited is allowed we swiftly proceed to the Swords and Sandals studio. Here we find the set of the popular BBC series Homes under the Hammer, where people try to buy property at auction, renovating it and selling it at a profit. I always enjoy this long-running program, when the participants are successful and also when they are not (yes, I have a nasty streak sometimes). In keeping with the Swords and Sandals theme I present to you a slightly dilapidated property at the fringe of the romantic Arabian desert. It may be a bit of a fixer-upper, but it it's full of original details, it was previously owned by an old lady and has always been parked inside. It only needs some minor renovation to turn it into your next client's dream home!

All well and good, I hear you say, but now we have two problems: where are the swords and sandals, and where do we stay while the building works are going on? Fear not, we have you covered on both counts. Here are two luxurious Arabian tents, which will serve admirably to accommodate you and your team of reliable and fast builders while the renovation proceeds apace:

I really brought swords and sandals, but at Stuart's suggestion I left them in the tent.

Well, alright, just to protect you I will provide with you with an escort. Although they apparently prefer axes (which might come in handy should you ask them to assist in the renovation) some swords are clearly in evidence. They prefer their sturdy shoes over sandals, though.

These are all 3D printed 32mm "heroic scale" miniatures from Iain Lovecraft's Viking Legends Kickstarter. They are great sculpts and painted up really nicely. The range was designed in cooperation with two Swedish Viking museums, and so historically accurate, as far as possible, I hope. I kept the shield designs simple, but they are all hand painted.

Now to keep your Vikings happy we also provide you with this great opportunity for plunder and destruction in the shape of this chapel:

It actually is a 10mm Church model by Cromarty Forge (this one of course 3D printed), but it will serve quite happily as a 28mm chapel if asked nicely.

From The Swords and Sandals Studio we immediately proceed to the Fantasy Studio. In case you are not really the person to live on the fringes of the desert, we have a nice alternative dwelling for you:

This, too, is a model designed by Lovecraft, Hemlock Cottage from his Tale of Two Cities.Whether you are looking for a country residence in a small hamlet on the way to King's Landing or for a pied-a-terre in Bree, this dwelling will be admirably suitable.

It comes with its own little garden terrace with ornamental statue:

And should you require a lookout point to keep an eye on your neighbours, this might be your thing:

It's in need of a little repair, but once done up it will allow you to see anyone approaching your home from miles away!

Lastly, I have this 28mm ACW wooden church. You may have need of this, if by any chance you have failed to use your outpost properly...

Okay, that's it for me today. Now for points. I suggest 5 points for the ruined terrace with statue (the statue stands about 50mm tall). The Arab house is 3.5 x 3.5 x 2/4.5", the tents are a little over 3"x 3", so say 15 points together? The little outpost is 5x4x1.5", perhaps 5 points? The chapel is 6x6x4", and the church 8x5x7"to the top of the spire, while Hemlock Cottage is 4x4x5.5". Some 40 points together? So altogether I'd suggest 65 points for the terrain, if our esteemed minion agrees.

So to sum up:

8x 28mm foot = 40

Miscellaneous terrain = 65?

Swords and Sandals Studio bonus 20 points

Fantasy Studio Bonus 20 points

Grand total 145 points (plus two squirrels, one for the terrain and one for the vikings)

Next stop: Superheroes!

I hate scoring terrain, it is never in nice, neat little cubes. I ran the maths and your scoring seems about right. I'm also going to throw in a couple of bonus points for the hand painted shields. The Vikings look superb, and the buildings are great. I like the greenish tint you've used for the wood on the church.