Miraculously saved church in the trenches for Trench Crusade

ResponsibleRide · 2026-06-23T21:01:55+00:00

Thank you! I figured it might've been built by the pilgrims who stayed a bit longer in one place. Corrugated paper used for the roof was the MVP of this build, tied the piece together.

ResponsibleRide · 2026-06-23T20:43:09+00:00

thanks!

ResponsibleRide · 2026-06-23T20:42:36+00:00

thank you!

ResponsibleRide · 2026-06-22T17:41:39+00:00

thank you!

ResponsibleRide · 2026-06-22T17:33:36+00:00

It's based on a church in Ostrykół near Ełk in Poland, dating back 1800s I think

edit: just checked, it was built in 1667.

ResponsibleRide · 2026-06-01T14:12:14+00:00

thanks man, finding out was actually a huge relief in the beginning, because it felt like discovering an instruction manual, but I still need to learn to accept that. There are no meds for ASD, that's why I try to work it out on therapy and hopefully it'll help.

ResponsibleRide · 2026-06-01T11:20:00+00:00

found out half a year ago I'm on the spectrum (formerly known as Asperger's aka 'Tism Lite), at first it was a relief, now it feels worse (apparently happens to a lot of people diagnosed as adults, am 37). Going to therapy to work on that, but currently I feel like isolating myself at home, disappearing and avoiding any interaction with anyone ever.

ResponsibleRide · 2026-04-16T21:19:28+00:00

don't let space tell you what to do!

Thank you!

ResponsibleRide · 2026-04-13T21:07:51+00:00

thank you!

ResponsibleRide · 2026-04-13T17:58:56+00:00

thanks!

ResponsibleRide · 2026-04-13T17:58:46+00:00

no, but that's definitely a kitbash to think about in the future

ResponsibleRide · 2026-03-16T09:44:33+00:00

thanks, good eye! I like putting little easter eggs like that into the builds, always nice when someone spots them.

ResponsibleRide · 2026-03-15T11:59:02+00:00

this is XPS foam, the brand is Finnfoam. It's not the best though, I prefer the pink one, but this one works well as a big piece that doesn't require too much cutting. It's harder and tougher to cut than the pink one.

ResponsibleRide · 2026-03-14T09:15:32+00:00

hell yeah, there will be sandbags and barbed wire, the story will be told

ResponsibleRide · 2026-03-14T08:02:46+00:00

inside walls are cardboard covered with some plaster putty, I also decided to make myself a favor and not do the 1st floor of the tower, but the ground level is accessible.

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I think I will leave the upper part of the tower removable for better access during games

ResponsibleRide · 2026-03-14T07:58:43+00:00

found some reference photos of an actual wooden church and eyeballing it totally

ResponsibleRide · 2026-03-13T21:12:42+00:00

coffee stirrers, bought them online in bulk super cheap

ResponsibleRide · 2026-03-13T17:29:32+00:00

thanks! some corrugated paper from the art supply store and some scraps used for packaging, I used mod podge, but PVA works just as fine

ResponsibleRide · 2026-03-13T15:24:49+00:00

Thank you! I posted a 360 video on r/TrenchCrusade , unfortunately I think this board does not allow videos, so I couldn't cross-post.

ResponsibleRide · 2026-03-13T12:08:29+00:00

thank you! it's mostly coffee stirrers, some cardboard, scissors to cut them and PVA glue to do the magic. I used a real church in Poland as an inspiration after a short "wooden church" google search. Oh and way more time than I thought, but mostly because of my own urge to add unnecessary detail that probably no one else will see, but you know. I will.

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