I finally got to making my cornfield for our ACW group. We have started using Across A Deadly Field and as a 30 year veteran of playing Johnny Reb I was quite surprised on the ease of play and streamlining that the late John Hill made to his rule system. I decided to make my long delayed cornfield using a supply of cornstalks I had gathered over the years. As the stalks are rather delicate I had to find a way to be able to remove them when units entered the field without damaging them. The solution was to mount the rows on removable bases as a unit passes through. I placed destroyed bits of cornstalk on the base to represent crushed cornstalks which are visible in the photographs below.The fences are made of wood stained and fitted haphazardly to reflect its rustic theme.The figures are 15 mm Essex,Old Glory and Stone Mountain.
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Thursday, February 4, 2016
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Savannah Grasslands and Marshland for War gaming Bolt Action AK 47 or Cold War Commander or Field Of Glory
I just finished a set of grasslands to go with my Jungle terrain to represent clearings and Elephant grass for my World War 1 and 2 and Modern games. I invested in a static grass applicator and some long Static grass and I am quite pleased with the results.I mount all my terrain on impregnated masonite for it's durability and warp resistance nothing can be more frustrating to have your new terrain set curl up as the weather changes and look like crap. Here's a quick bit of advice, don't skimp on materials it will show in the end product and sets a pro job apart from a amateur one.The last 3 pictures are of a marshy area overgrown with brambles.
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Monday, November 9, 2015
15mm Field of Glory Carthaginians and Hill sets
New 15 mm Carthaginian figures and hill sets I've been working on
I been busy making terrain and just finished a set of hills for my ever growing arsenal of war gaming stuff. I listed several hills below without figures and a few with some of my Carthaginians on them for a size comparison the figures are Essex, Xyston and Old Glory. The investment in my professional grade static grass applicator really has paid off producing some really cool looking terrain and opening the door for many new projects to come.
I been busy making terrain and just finished a set of hills for my ever growing arsenal of war gaming stuff. I listed several hills below without figures and a few with some of my Carthaginians on them for a size comparison the figures are Essex, Xyston and Old Glory. The investment in my professional grade static grass applicator really has paid off producing some really cool looking terrain and opening the door for many new projects to come.
The Carthaginian forces mass on the hill top awaiting the order to smash the Romans near Carrhae.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
15mm Desert Terrain for Fields of Glory or Arab Israeli Wars
Been awhile but I just made up a set of desert terrain for all periods. First is a small compound suitable for an outpost or small village. It has several buildings and a small low wall for defense.
I shot this under the blazing sun to give it the hot,dusty effect common in this climate.The next photograph is shot in shade to show off the detail more clearly.
My next set is of rough terrain used to represent rocky outcroppings which is bad going for vehicles,cavalry etc. Again I shot the terrain in hot light and shade to show the details.
Finally The Oasis of ever-flowing water said to be made from the tears of the Mighty Arff when he saw the were no more worlds to conquer. The water is clear colored resin with the edge of the Oasis containing some grass and wet sand alongside the edges. I used a technique to give the pool a sense of depth to the viewer. I again shot hot and shady to show off detail.
Last but not least, Palm trees these are really inexpensive and easily obtainable from local shops. It takes a little prep and ingenuity but one can make some passable palm trees in about 2 hours.
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