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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.

Here's the pics














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.





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.






Saturday, May 2, 2015

15mm Scenic Effects Eastern European village for Bolt Action



I been busy painting Platoons and vehicles for Bolt Action and have just started painting up more terrain to fight over. This line was an oldie but goodie made years ago by Rick Schuldt form his studio now sadly defunct but the molds were sold to Monday Night Productions who still offer a large portion of the old line. The fences are made of toothpicks and weather treated to get that old weather beaten affect that unprotected wood gets after years of the elements assailing them.The larger farmer being a political favorite has whitewashed his fence to maintain the status quo with his neighbors