Yet more terrain this week with ploughed fields and allotments.
I used corrugated card with the top layer of paper peeled away from the card and then glued this to a base. Then 'tile grout' spread over the edges of the card to blend it in with the rest of the base and when dry, white glue and sand for texture. See previous posts for painting terrain.
The allotments were card as above and just a couple of layers of small stones glued around the edges. The walls could have done with being a bit higher but I have misplaced my big bag of stones at the moment.
Make sure each layer of stones is left to dry overnight before glueing the next layer.
Once again, fabulous work on those elements of decor, we believe it!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Phil.
Nicely done - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFrank
http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com.au/
Absolutely awesome !! The ploughed fields very good!
ReplyDeleteGreat terrain and tips Pat.
ReplyDeleteLooking sooooo gooood !!!!
ReplyDeleteIf I just had the energy to make me some to....
Very inspirational, Thanks !
best regards Michael
Wonderful looking terrain and great post. I'll definitely be using some of your ideas.
ReplyDeleteYour going to need a bigger house soon!
ReplyDeleteGreatlooking terrain there mate
great work, thank for showing us how its done
ReplyDeletePeace James
Another great article one I shall definitely be trying, I was only looking this morning at tarting up my last valley fields, this looks like the solution.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Stuart
Hey Ho
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing Terrain you build those days.
Im very impressed and for sure your step by steps are outstanding in this scene and motivate to build them for myself too soon after my Army has growen to a playable Division.
Simply Awesome
Thanks for sharing that with us
King regards and God bless
Michael aka Jaycan
Thanks Chaps.
ReplyDeleteExcellent walk through Pat , I shall pinch an idea or two .
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Dave
What a great idea Pat! Very clever, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuper looking fields Pat. The corrugated card looks very effective. How long did all that take you if you don't mind me asking?
ReplyDeleteThanks Chaps.
ReplyDeleteSidney, during the month of December I spent most of my hobby time popping in and out of my garage making the terrain. A lot of the time it was just the odd hour here and there with lots of drying time in between. I wouldn't like to guess but it wouldn't have been that time consuming as it was all pretty basic terrain building with very little detail work involved.
Cheers,
Pat.
Great stuff again Pat!
ReplyDeleteVery nice - the loose straw/hay is just offcuts from the doormats?
ReplyDeleteThanks Chaps.
ReplyDeleteBrian, yes the straw is offcuts which have been glued down and then drybrushed.
These are absolutely gorgeous! What doormats do you use?
ReplyDeleteI purchased the doormat from a large D.I.Y store a couple of years ago, sorry but unable to remember which one.
DeleteThe mat was plain with a rubber backing if this helps.
Cheers,
Pat.
They look great and excellent guide to all of us thanks.
ReplyDeleteDo you get 'warpage' at all? (Using PVA has been known to do that)
Hi and Thanks Rubixcube.
DeleteThe smaller pieces I get away with but when I go larger I start to get problems and have to try to counter act it. Any tips/advice from yourself more than welcome?
Cheers,
Pat.
I made some 28mm country roads in 30cm lengths using foamboard of all things (PVA smeared on the top with some sand of various grades sprinled on top then 'furrowed' a little for cart-wheel tracks and a little irregular flocking on the edges after painting). I found that when the top had dried, painting some more PVA on the underside counter-acted the warp.
DeleteThanks Rubixcube, I wouldn't of thought of using foamboard for roads, great idea. Yep, Painting PVA or some paint on the underside draws it back a little, also I try and spread some weight all over the item whilst it is drying. I can live with a little warping, you can usually cover it with other bits of terrain.
DeleteCheers,
Pat.
Yep - agree a little is ok. Forgot to say bevvle (...it may spelt like that... just been told it's spelt 'bevel') the edges of the foamboard. My plan is to finish painting my Old West figs then start onsome nice Carpathian terrain. I shall plagiarise your terrain ideas extensively though - blog added to faes ta!
DeleteRegards Roman...... honestly ..Roman
...and that should say "blog added to faves"
DeleteThanks Roman, your welcome.
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