2003s on CraftyManiac

Terrain Workshop: Ruined Watchtower

Mon, 15 Dec 2003 12:15:58 +0000

Originally published on TerrainMonster on December 15, 2003 by Rob.

This is not really an extension of my “idiots guide” series, but the priciples learned in the first article are certainly applied here. Free free to review that one before attempting this project. Additionaly, this project uses the Hirst Arts blocks, a whole hobby in itself, which really disqualifies it from being a beginners terrain piece. Overall, however, the project was pretty easy, and only takes about 2 days to complete if you already have the blocks (due to some drying times).\

Idiots Guide to Making Terrain #1: The Basic Hill

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 21:42:07 +0000

Originally published on TerrainMonster on December 1, 2003 by Rob.

The hill is a critical terrain feature. Not only does it break up the flat, featurless table, it is the building block upon which almost all other terrain skills are derived. Lack of these skills would push some so far as to stack books under a tablecloth¹. This is unacceptable, and many would be driven to violence if forced to play under such conditions. Much of your future terrain-related angst can be avoided altogether by simply following these directions.

Spray Foam Terrain

Sun, 16 Nov 2003 13:52:08 +0000

Originally published on TerrainMonster on November 16, 2003 by Rob.

While building a desert gaming table specifically for my Warhammer Skaven and Imperial Guard Tallarn units, I decided to try a new terrain making method: Spray Foam. Sold under a variety of different brand names, with Great Stuff being the most popular, the foam is commonly used as an insulator and all-purpose sealant in places such as where conduit or water pipes enter your home directly through a wall. I had seen it many times in my travels and noted how much the expanded foam resembled rock formations, so it was a natural leap to want to experiment with it on my gaming table.

WARNING WARNING WARNING

Fun with Sprues

Sun, 09 Nov 2003 21:13:41 +0000

Originally published on TerrainMonster on November 9, 2003 by Rob.

This article looks at using sprues that accumulate in a seemingly endless supply. The obvious use is as a stick of some sort and I don’t disappoint because that’s what I did. I also made a plant out of sprue so that should be worth a read.\

Hidden Door in Hirst Blocks

Sun, 02 Nov 2003 20:22:20 +0000

Originally published on TerrainMonster on November 2, 2003 by Rob.

Just a quick write-up on a test for a working hidden door using HirstArts block. I like functional or multipurpose dungeon pieces. Several parts of my dungeon sections have hidden passages and removeable sections. None of them are “working” bits though. I’m swamped with work, which is normal, so tend to take shortcuts. I wish I had time to try carving custom blocks. *sigh*

Building a Dungeon

Mon, 04 Aug 2003 19:01:32 +0000

Originally published on TerrainMonster on August 4, 2003 by Rob.

My first project after building the standard buildings on the Hirstarts Site was to attempt a Dungeon. Since this my first Dungeon so I thought Id document the process. Larger pictures can be found in my Gallery Album I’m just going to use thumbnails here so that it flows better. In building a dungeon there is one main question to answer: What type of floor pattern am I going to use?\