How to build a realistic modular game board for Warhammer ~ tabletop wargaming terrain

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In this video Adam shows you how you can make a super realistic looking modular game board for Warhammer or any other tabletop game system.
Using simple materials you too can make something this good.
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Materials used:
4.75 thick MDF (two 600mm by 1200mm)
30x30x1200mm pine boards (six)
PVA
Polyurethane Glue
30mm thick polystyrene
GIB casting plaster
Geek Gaming Scrublands Base Ready
Woodland Scenics:
Rock moulds
Fine Turf Weeds
Fine Turf Grass
Fine Turf Burnt Grass
Fine Turf Earth Blend
Blended Turf Green Blend
Course Turf Medium Green
Course Turf Dark Green
Underbrush Dark Green
Clump Foliage Dark Green

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@sirsaltysnell8367 Жыл бұрын

No joke, this is 100% the exact type of board I have been thinking about doing and you have done such a materful job of how to make it! My whole gaming group is going to work on creating one very soon. Thank you so much!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the kind words! I’m glad you can find it useful 😁

@wiktorczechowski8730 5 ай бұрын

You, kind Sir, are my Holy Grail of KZfaq Channels. I will watch all of your work, and then I'll watch some more. And If I die watching, well... that will be a life well spent.

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 5 ай бұрын

You are too kind! Thanks so much and I'm glad you're enjoying my content 😊

@ronec2092 Ай бұрын

Very creative, thanks for sharing.

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@hankthepatriot3733 2 ай бұрын

BRILLIANT!!! I'm an LGS owner expanding into WH and this solves so many of my obstacles towards growing a community! THANK YOU!!!!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Good luck with your LGS community mate! 😁

@StephMcAlea 2 ай бұрын

I'm brand new to this hobby. So doctor suggested this video and the hobby to retain my fine manipulation skills as I have a polyneuropathy disease so thanks for your help! 👍

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 2 ай бұрын

You are most welcome! 😊

@jesuslg8542 Жыл бұрын

I just find this channel .... i don't know why KZfaq not show me this before. I'm going to watch all your videos this night. My wife will sleep quietly. Cheers from the South of Spain !!!!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I hope you like it and share with your friends! 😆

@liamcassie4538 11 ай бұрын

I've used this guide almost word for word to build my own board, really brilliant video, thank you!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 11 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear mate thank you! How did your board turn out?

@HouseDM Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly done! Thanks for sharing!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@joshuahiscoke Жыл бұрын

Just came across your videos and I have to admit I am loving them more than a lot of other channels that make videos regarding this kind of stuff, keep it up.

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for the positive comment 😁

@JoshPlatt90 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial mate! :) keep up the good work, I really enjoy your tempo and detail

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching 😁

@ohgeebooboo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I used it and followed your steps to create my own desert scape version for my husband’s birthday. I have never done this before and was able to make my own thanks to you. Cheers!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I love hearing stories like this, that's a great idea for a bday present btw 🤩 Thanks for watching Megan! 😊

@wendyhague9938 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome lots of time put in!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Yes it was! Thanks 😊

@jamesb4648 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal! Great work.

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Glad you like it 😊

@contrastinghobby Жыл бұрын

Great stuff once again, love the flow of your videos and lots of useful tips for new and experienced hobbyists. Shame I'm not in Kiwiland these days, looks a good board for a game

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man! I can’t wait to play on it myself. Next batrep for sure!

@sasquatch_freo9505 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial mate, you have inspired me to build my own table

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you appreciated it! Good luck with your build 😊

@shaundaly1134 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous.

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@VidovicArts Жыл бұрын

Really lovely work good sir!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@greghemington2655 Жыл бұрын

This is great you make it look so simple

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@jamie6091 6 ай бұрын

Great video - I'm looking to build one but this was the video that finally gave me the "template" I'm after

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 6 ай бұрын

That's great to hear, I'm glad you liked it and thanks for letting me know! 😁

@TheAntiGooner Жыл бұрын

Awesome work mate. I have recently got back into MESBG and saw your video of the event in the Tron last year so subscribed, I had no idea you did this stuff! It's really well done mate and I'm mad keen to give it a go myself! Really well laid out and explained mate! Top stuff! =)

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thanks maaaaate! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

@TheAntiGooner Жыл бұрын

@@dicedrinksanddadjokes One sneaky follow up question! I have started my board based on this video! Do I just grab any 30mm thick Polystyrene sheets from let's say Bunnings or Mitre 10? I was worried about it going a bit funny when cut and flaky, but I guess the skulptomould would smooth the edges? Oh and could you please tell me what product you used for the contours? I couldn't find anything called Skulpt-o-mould?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

@@TheAntiGooner Sculptamold. They sell it at Gordon Harris for $35. Otherwise you could use geek gaming’s modelling compound which sets much faster but is more expensive. And yeah I just used polystyrene from Bunnings. It makes a hell of a mess when you cut it but yeah the Sculptamold will hide it. Good luck! 😊

@thefiresofmordor6407 Жыл бұрын

The board looks great. Fantastic video. I feel like this is a type of board that anyone could have a go at creating something similar. Other videos, although amazing in their detail, make me want to hide back and not try to make my own board. Keep up the good work

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Wade! I really wanted it to be accessible for regular folks. We don't all have to be full time and super well resourced creators to make cool looking stuff! Although in saying that, I would love to be a full time hobbyist! 😂

@thefiresofmordor6407 Жыл бұрын

@@dicedrinksanddadjokes I think you have the right attitude and certainly the base line skills to make it happen. Keep it up. I’m certainly enjoying your content. Only upward from here.

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thanks man I really appreciate it!

Жыл бұрын

lovely board

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@kennygpokerstrategy4917 Жыл бұрын

great board. wish I had the room to make one

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

When there’s a will there’s a way Kenny. Still not sure where I’m going to store mine tbh 🤦‍♂️😂 🤷🏼‍♂️

@adsphoe Жыл бұрын

love this. nice. im yet to build a board like this, im still doing dungeon stuff.

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Nice, good luck with the dungeons!

@gekalskip Жыл бұрын

absolutely gorgeous! im so hoping warhammer the old world will not have the old-style tedious wheeling manouevres, because that just makes terrain a headache to the gameplay unfortunately. Well done, thanks

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Having beautiful looking terrain is such an important aspect to tabletop wargaming for me! But yeah it can be annoying for those games that move units in formation blocks

@SteveArseno 4 ай бұрын

This is the way

@seanjordan6965 11 күн бұрын

40k views... I may be late, but I arrived precisely when I was meant to

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 9 күн бұрын

Haha thanks mate!

@TabletopCollective Жыл бұрын

Just got some supplies from Home Depot to start my first board! Pretty much have this on repeat for my research. 😂

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Yes! Awesome, let me know how you get on! 😁

@TabletopCollective Жыл бұрын

@@dicedrinksanddadjokes will do 😎 I’m thinking of making a video of it!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Nice! Can’t wait to see it!

@jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth Жыл бұрын

Thats funny I was actually hoping you would do a board build as your terrain is fantastic, clump foliage was a good choice. Love the idea of reinforcing the board but I'm not sure I trust myself with power tools.

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Give it a go with the power tools, what could go wrong? Just don't let Bucky near them!

@jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth Жыл бұрын

@@dicedrinksanddadjokes Famous last words. Don't worry he has his own set 🤪

@RoboticDragon 21 күн бұрын

So isomatte sealant really holds these loose stones into place perfectly?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 21 күн бұрын

Sure does!

@niceboldt7295 Жыл бұрын

It really looks good. My "Problem" with these boards is always, that the units on movement trays would look a bit out of place, its so nicely done with the ups and downs but models would look funny in rankt units.. I hope you get what I mean:) Also I would like to hear (whaaat!?) a board like this, that dosn't make so much noice while rolling dice. This crackling sound because its all hard from wood, rocks and gluo .. English is not mother language, I hope again this make sence^^ I like the feeling and sound of battlemats, but hate the fact that its all one level. Maybe you can make something better! Ha, what a challenge!!😎💪

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 11 ай бұрын

Actually that's an intriguing idea. Would be cool to build a board with an area that doubles as a dice tray!

@AdamStephens Жыл бұрын

Absolutely great board and tutorial, THANK YOU! Question for you: I've been using your video as inspiration for my own. I had a total catastrophe with the flocking iso/matte sealant process. The flock came off in clumps. Maybe I didn't spray enough varnish on? What type ofatte sealant are you using? Lord, I've noticed I had to go through a bunch of expensive modelling sealant. Might look to the hardware store type.

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks for watching! I use a homemade mix for my sealant (I have a video for it 😉) its basically watered down mod podge. I did have to use a significant amount of matte sealant to really fix the clumps down, so using a cheaper alternative is definitely a good idea! 😆

@karezeg 5 ай бұрын

Hello dear, what a fantastic tutorial video... Thank you so much ! Just want to do my own one now !!! I just would like to have a precision...could you explain once again what you are spraying on to fix what you just have disposed ? Indeed, in the material list I just saw PVA and Polyurethane glue but what is in you two spray ? Many thanks by advance and once again, what a great job !!!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 5 ай бұрын

Hi there! The spray is isopropyl alcohol followed by my own home made matte sealant. I have a video on how to make the matte sealant using modpodge. Hope that helps!

@karezeg 5 ай бұрын

@@dicedrinksanddadjokes many thanks for your quick answer !!! I will give it a try soon ! I just try to go back to my "Tatooine" like table first upgrading with all I learnt through your video...and then I will have to prepare a table for The Old World in the spirit of your own one. PS : the MDF you use is just 4,75mm ? For the basis and the sides ?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 5 ай бұрын

@@karezeg yes that's correct. 4.75mm. Good luck with your board 😊

@karezeg 5 ай бұрын

@@dicedrinksanddadjokes Many thanks 😉!

@user-np9kk1iq1c 9 ай бұрын

What purpose does the IPA serve used in conjunction with the matte sealant?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 8 ай бұрын

Helps it to flow into all layers of aggregates.

@paulkarlik1390 9 ай бұрын

Awesome Tutorial! Incredibly helpful! im trying to find out the reason for spraying isopropyl alcohol when you put Matte Finish on everything. Wouldnt that cause issues?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! The iso helps the sealant to flow into all the layers of aggregates and flocks rather than just forming a layer on top. Leads to a stronger bond.

@dannyperron6498 9 ай бұрын

Hey! Really good tutorial video. May I ask you what is the brand name of the matte finish you’ve used? Thanks!

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 9 ай бұрын

@@dannyperron6498 thanks! The sealant is home made. I have a video showing how to make it 😁

@corylee1737 Жыл бұрын

off topic but where did you get the display cases that displays your minis??

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Haha fair enough! My wife bought them for me second hand from a shop that used them to display product. No idea what the brand is or where you'd get them from normally 🤷‍♂️

@scottk6995 Жыл бұрын

Question: the first layer of paint you used the dark brown, is that just paint or is it a primer? Some videos I have seen use a primer paint for the first layer.

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, I just used a basic brown artists paint. Everything is sealed with the tile grout anyway it’s really just to make sure there’s no stark white patches that show through if I miss an area or don’t get a decent coverage.

@kennniiikc3162 Жыл бұрын

I'm new to creating miniature and mini landscape , could u explain briefly about the isopropyl alcohol?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, the iso breaks the surface tension which allows the Matt sealant to penetrate all the layers of substrate. Otherwise what can happen is that it only covers the surface and you don’t get a strong bond.

@kennniiikc3162 Жыл бұрын

@@dicedrinksanddadjokes I see , thanks for explaining!

@kennniiikc3162 Жыл бұрын

@@dicedrinksanddadjokes should I use the 70% or 99% isopropyl alcohol?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

@@kennniiikc3162 I used 100% but I’m sure 70% would work fine. I know of people who use mentholated spirits because it’s cheaper and have even heard of people using vodka! 😆

@oliverbolden7926 5 ай бұрын

What are you using as matte sealant?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 5 ай бұрын

A homemade mix using modpodge. I did a video on how to make it

@verdant9644 7 ай бұрын

Hey just wondering, what kind of polystyrene did you use for this?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 7 ай бұрын

I used standard S grade insulation polystyrene. Pretty sure it was 50mm thick sheets.

@verdant9644 7 ай бұрын

@@dicedrinksanddadjokes Cheers!

@Haggispk Ай бұрын

Im curious, why use iso alcohol instead of just the spray glue does the iso prep the surface somehow?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Ай бұрын

Breaks the surface tension to allow the glue to penetrate the various layers

@Haggispk Ай бұрын

@@dicedrinksanddadjokes oh that totally makes sense! Thank you. 😊

@Gumball_Watterson1997 9 ай бұрын

Epic board ! I would to have one like this at home

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😁

@bastiaangresnigt4930 5 ай бұрын

What colour tile grout was used?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes 5 ай бұрын

Hi there, I used mocha.

@jonlibby7231 Жыл бұрын

How do you store this type of terrain safely?

@dicedrinksanddadjokes Жыл бұрын

It is difficult. I have shelves that I built especially for terrain like this using plywood. The shelves are wide and high enough that each section can slide in without scraping.