To achieve bingo on my wargaming bingo card this year, I needed to scratch build a piece of terrain. So, I did a quick-build of a crumbling crypt. The main body of the building is made with foam card and strips of cardboard. I drew the stones on the walls with a pencil. I wish I had spent a bit more time on this part, as they are a bit wobbly. I then added a few Hirstarts bits to create the doorway, the statues down the side, and the drain at the back. I think combining these two techniques makes for fast builds with some nice detail.
The base is just more foam board, bevelled at the edges. I coated the cut edges in white glue to protect them from melting when I primed it black.
Painting was quick and easy. I used a makeup brush to quickly do a few layers of grey, with a final layer of white on the Hirstarts features. When making terrain like this, I think it can be really enhanced with flocking. I put a layer all over the base and added in a few tufts and flowers. Then I glued bits of lichen at random points to show the plants growing in the odd cracks and corners.
Finally, I added a few runes over the door and running down the sides at the front. They are subtle, but they give it a bit more visual interest and a bit more creepiness.
Like I mentioned, I wish I had spent a bit more time on the stone work, but overall, I am happy with the results. I think it'll make a great addition to the tabletop!
Looks good Joe.
ReplyDeleteNice work. I like how those two chonky heroes are winding up to shatter those skeletons.
ReplyDeleteA good themed piece. I like the stonework as it gives the effect that it's beginning to sink under its own weight. This could add risk to any wouldbe grave robbers or even necromancers.
ReplyDeleteStephen
Nice bit of scratch build. The stone blocks look good - don't be hard on yourself - big and chunky as if from a bygone age.
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