Buoyed, as I was, from the very generous and encouraging comments left on the previous post, 'On the subject of gaming boards', I endeavoured to push on with the terraforming of the new gaming board over the weekend. Firstly a brown base coat, followed by a succession of dry brushed colours left the surface looking a little like the Martian Red Planet, complete with craters!
Some very useful advice from Andrew of 'Loki's Great Hall' fame, saw me revisit the '4Ground' wood sabots in a bid to make a better fit. They are so tight that the slightest bit of detritus from the painting and construction phase can cause havoc with the siting of the bases, something I should have been more mindful of in the first place!
The playing field was flocked appropriately and the process of detailing began in earnest with the rocks and pebbles painted to match my standard basing technique.
There are now some fearsome, water filled potholes on the track down to the lake!
The wooded area in situ and, as luck would have it, some of my earlier birch trees* were
based on the same sized base to fit the sabot.
With just the lake bank to work on, T-Rex enjoys a run out the paddock!
That's damn nice Michael, I can actually hear a babbling brook as I type this but that may be the meds?
ReplyDeleteThat is incredibly kind of you although possible might need to up the meds a tad! ;)
DeleteI like the practical gaming looks of this, Sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay, some frippery to come with the lake.
DeleteGreat! I definitely love it ;-)
ReplyDeleteIf you should ever come in need to sell it... ^^
Thank you so much and the offer, I'm flattered!
DeleteVery cool looking gaming board. Well done sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon.
DeleteVery impressive and very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteI can see your new gaming board coming in very handy soon ;)
Thank you Sir and yes it could prove very useful in a couple of weeks! ;)
DeleteVery nice game surface, sir, and really fast!!! I like a lot the colours you have used.
ReplyDeleteThank you Juan, I managed to get more done than I thought this weekend and plan to tackle the lake next.
DeleteLooks great Michael! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tamsin.
DeleteBeautiful work! Can't wait to see what you do with the shoreline.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I've got a couple of ideas for the lake bank, looking forward to trying them out this week.
DeleteReally great base Michael .
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thank you Vincent
DeleteExcellent work, as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mark, that is very kind of you.
DeleteReally nice terrain board, Michael. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteThank you Dean.
DeleteThe board did look a little like Mars didn't it, but with the added flock and trees, Mars it certainly isn't, great work Sir M!
DeleteThank you so much Ray, I quite liked the idea of a Red Planet gaming board.
DeleteWell it just had to be done and a thank you.
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I too have moments in the middle of these things where I wonder "what have I done"? I think I need to add more flock and grass to my "boards".
ReplyDeleteThank you Sean, the flocking seemed to take for ever, but as a result the uneven quality makes it look more unkempt.
DeleteYou make it sound so easy, but it looks sooooo very good
ReplyDeleteIan
If truth be told I'm benefitting from having a lot of modelling time at the moment.
DeleteGosh that was quick! Really fine work sir.
ReplyDeleteAnd remember 'Everything is more fun with dinosaurs!'
Thank you Edwin, the poor boy needed a run out!
DeleteThat looks excellent, I's the small, almost unnoticeable details that give it character like the potholes and the fact that the field is'nt a lawn !
ReplyDeleteThank you, I often find myself completely distracted by the details though.
DeleteI see now with the Frame, good idea. In fact, this has inspired me...I´ll have to get SWMBO to give me some pocket Money for some polystyrene sheeting.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea that I may have inspired you Paul, it is normally the other way round!
DeleteGreat work in small spaces - always an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat, that is very kind of you.
DeleteAbsolutely suburb.
ReplyDeleteThat is too kind, thank you.
DeleteI'm glad you're taking such good care of your Pygmy T-Rex. It's all too common these days to see people buy them thinking 'oh they're so cute' with women carrying them around in their purses,and at home their toeclaws tapping on the linoleum. People forget that these are animals which need grass and dirt to run on to be happy, not a velvet pillow and rhinestone collar. Good for you for providing a natural environment for this misunderstood species.
ReplyDeleteI have a collection of Dino's that I play with in the gardens. They are most happy there, especially when they get to fight my mini's. Truly I do this and I've even taken pics of the battles just for myself.
DeleteOh Christ, did I just publicly admit to playing make-believe with Dino's?
Thank you Mr. Ferret, we've been together for a while now and I couldn't have wished for a more loyal companion - that said he does worry the neighbour's cat!
DeleteOh Anne, you are not alone!
DeleteThanks Anne, that's the high point of my day :)
DeleteMichael, my cat often rubs up on one of my TRex's faces, so I know the two species can get along fine ;)
I am humbled.
ReplyDeleteI thought you would do a good job, You haven't! You have done much better than "good" a really professional looking board. As good if not better than most show boards.
That is just too kind of you Clint, I'm really please you like it and it has been great fun to do too.
DeleteThat is a wonderful looking board and amazed at the speed you have turned it out. Also Rex looks very happy to have a run out too
ReplyDeleteThank you Pete, I've still got some time before work takes hold again so making the most of it!
DeleteYou are steaming along with this project at a rapid pace. If you do this project up to your usual standards (and I know you will), you'll knock peoples socks off.
ReplyDeleteYou know I like that Dino!!
Thank you so much Anne, I really hope that it goes as well as I plan as for the Dino he is a bit special that one.
DeleteLooks amazing Michael, very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThat is very kind of you Mr. Smillie, thank you.
DeleteComing along nicely
ReplyDeleteThank you my good man.
DeleteThank you Nathan, really pleased with the progress so far.
ReplyDeleteExcellent progress Michael. It will make a good size table for small skirmishes and perhaps even, an excellent army display board, should you partake in a tournament in the future?
ReplyDeleteTournament! Goodness me Scott, I think one ought to learn to walk before one starts to run, that said I appreciate your confidence.
DeleteI knew this gaming board would be first class...Its like you've been doing these for years and not telling anyone. Excellent work my friend
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, I have no doubt that looking at your inspirational site has set me in good stead.
DeleteSuper stuff mate. Looking forward to seeing the water in place as well...
ReplyDeleteThank you squire, just had a bit of a set back on the water, will try and get a post up soon.
DeleteGreat work Michael
ReplyDeleteThank you James.
DeleteFantastic work Michael! :)
ReplyDeleteToo kind Thanos.
DeleteVery impressive work !
ReplyDeleteBest regards Michael
Thank you Michael.
DeleteQuality terrain board, looking forward to seeing the others. Curious if you're going to make them modular or unique individual pieces?
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, at the moment it is a standalone board, but I am harbouring a notion that others good be added dependent on the scenario.
DeleteHi Michael,
ReplyDeleteextremely fine work!
I love it since it's as usuful as necessary for gaming but as nice as possible.
Cheers
Stefan
Thank you Stefan, I seem to have once again got caught up in the detail.
DeleteFantastic, inspired and really impressive Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Phil.
DeleteExcellent work on that one. It's making me question wether I makie a 3d board, or a flat roll-out one when I finally get the hobby room
ReplyDeleteI really should have just gone for a roll out board, but just couldn't resist doing something more substantial.
DeleteThe board looks awesome MIchael! Fantastic stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rodger.
DeleteNow that is something special! Thanks for sharing the WIP shots, plenty of inspiration there.
ReplyDeleteMakes me wish for a dedicated games room now!
Thank you, I would love a dedicated games room!
DeleteThat is little short of an inspiration...I'm sure T Rex would agree! It's given me lots of ideas for customised skirmish gameboards...brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, look forward to seeing what you come up with.
DeleteBully! The game board is coming along superbly.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLovely! Your labor of love paid out in spades. It sure puts gaming mats to shame. I better go hide mine! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, mind you I sometimes think a roll out mat would have been a lot less stressful!
DeleteTop notch! Looking forward to your aforementioned lakeside frippery.
ReplyDeleteRead on my good man, we have hit a set back!
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