In this video, I share my method for laying out a wargaming table with a focus on simple shapes as a background for all the other terrain and scatter pieces you have. I’ll show you how to make some boxes and ramps that are decorated to fit the theme of the universe you are playing in (warhammer 40k, dnd fantasy, sci-fi or post apocalyptic).
With a focus on simple terrain building of some great looking backgrounds, your miniatures and other more detailed terrain will get a real chance to shine.
Once you start stacking and moving these around you will get a thousand more ideas on a cool looking and tactical layout. They are modular as well as re-usable!
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Great video man, im a firm believer in the ol school techniques you use.
Take a look at some of these other Warhammer 40k Terrain videos if this sparked your imagination! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6SsZ7uf64M&list=PLIOJAA0hU-hoyhoNHe68i7l-B4wfai-e8&index=2
Show me what you can make too!
Very inspirational how (seemingly) quickly you put together LARGE pieces of terrain with a very respectable level of detail, and I love the modular approach. Seems like the uniformity + greebling makes it reqlly forgiving when it comes to putting together a battlefield in new combinations.
Any idea of the build time for these elements?
I was contemplating doing something similar for Frostgrave (texturing everything in small bricks made from foam) but I wasn't sure if it would actually work so I hadn't invested the time to experiment. Thanks for doing the hard part for me! lol
Good build. Perfect for 40k. I nodded with enthusiasm when you used joint tape for your grids! (See my video … https://youtu.be/iwXA84v2RwI.)
Since you asked me on Reddit, Necromunda needs lots of ladders. No wall should force fighters to run a long distance around to get to an enemy. Also you would need other buildings to connect to this big one.
You speak well but your voice is quiet. I would increase your voice track's volume. And is it my imagination or is the video desaturated? Brighten it up if you can. Not like I'm an expert. Look at RaqRex for great, colourful videos. Anyway, thanks for this!
Awesoooommeee! I had a similar idea a while ago, but never really startet it. The way you done it is great, it came out really well! Keep it up mate, thanks for another video 😉👍
Cracking build! The simple yet good looking terrain that you can put on the table is 100x better than the overcomplicated, half-built and unpainted terrain that you may or may not ever get done. ( Disclaimer: I may or may not have projects of the latter type in a huge pile or something)
This is a great project! Very useful addition to any 40k Table… Everyone NEEDS TO SUB THIS CHANNEL!!! Great content.
All yall viewers better subscribe right now lets get him to 1k!!
I've seen a ton of videos on crafting layered stone hills and rock formations to give a table varying elevations to fight from. But it never occurred to me that the same effect could be achieved with large, boxy, industrial structures like these. I'm just getting into 40k and I've chosen Admech as my starting army, so this will definitely come in handy with thematic terrain building!
Those platforms and ramps look like a really useful and versatile shape. You did a really nice job with the panel patterns and detailing on the sides of the risers as well. Nice build!
A new way to look at carboard boxes!
Simple always works best. Nice job
Just started watching your work, its very nice and quality results. How well do the figures hold onto the tops with the metal plates under the tiles? Have you thought about adding magnets to the bottoms of the box/buildings and the underside of your other pieces? That would hold them in place when stacked on top of each other or to keep ramps/bridges in place. Looking forward to seeing what else you build.
Great stuff, subbed
Very nicely done. This is exactly what I see missing from many urban or industrial game boards. A simple method of elevation change without being an overly complicated build. I really like this video. A LOT! Keep up the great work. 👍👍
Props, literally.
Just found you and subscribed! Soooo pleased, your stuff is brilliant!