D&D General DIY xps foam terrain. Videos? Pics? Advice?

[not-so-newguy]

"A man-sized, metal cage swings from a chain over the 180-foot-deep pit in the middle of the floor. The cage can be lowered into the pit which opens out into Kartoeba's lair by means of a winch on the balcony."

Looking for a model winch and a cage (roughly 2 inches cubed)
I'm going to contact a model railroad store in the area. Any other suggestions?

 

[el-remmen]

"A man-sized, metal cage swings from a chain over the 180-foot-deep pit in the middle of the floor. The cage can be lowered into the pit which opens out into Kartoeba's lair by means of a winch on the balcony."

Looking for a model winch and a cage (roughly 2 inches cubed)
I'm going to contact a model railroad store in the area. Any other suggestions?

I have found some props of the kinds for dioramas or fish tanks in Michael's - like treasure chests and the like - you can try there.

You can also try Etsy for 3D printed stuff.

 

[not-so-newguy]

I have found some props of the kinds for dioramas or fish tanks in Michael's - like treasure chests and the like - you can try there.

You can also try Etsy for 3D printed stuff.

Thanks!
I'm working on a much cheaper solution. Gonna give this a shot first

 

[el-remmen]

Imagine a fortified dam closing off a narrow pass that floods every spring. In fall and winter the dam/wall guards the passage through the mountains, making it the safest for leagues. In spring and summer it holds back the water that would flood the farms in the valley, allowing for a steady productive stream instead.

Now imagine some trolls and giants decided to smash it.

That is what I plan to reenact with this styrofoam that came with my new TV.

I let the foam suggest the story.

 

[not-so-newguy]

Imagine a fortified dam closing off a narrow pass that floods every spring. In fall and winter the dam/wall guards the passage through the mountains, making it the safest for leagues. In spring and summer it holds back the water that would flood the farms in the valley, allowing for a steady productive stream instead.

Now imagine some trolls and giants decided to smash it.

That is what I plan to reenact with this styrofoam that came with my new TV.

I let the foam suggest the story.


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[pogre]

Here's something I am working on for my Sunday game - the party is travelling down a cliff face on a narrow path with numerous switch backs. This is the first time I have tried to create a mostly vertical battle scene. I still have a few things to finish up on this, but I have it at least presentable enough to use for the game.

 

[el-remmen]

Do you follow Encounter Terrain on Instagram? He is all about vertical builds.

 

[not-so-newguy]

"A man-sized, metal cage swings from a chain over the 180-foot-deep pit in the middle of the floor. The cage can be lowered into the pit which opens out into Kartoeba's lair by means of a winch on the balcony."

This box is used by the Hutakaan priests to transport sacrifices to Kartoeba (a cousin of cthulhu)

The Copper Outhouse of Horror!!!!

 

[pogre]

Do you follow Encounter Terrain on Instagram? He is all about vertical builds.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[not-so-newguy]

My 5 minute build for this Sunday

A ghoul/giant rat tunnel

 

[pogre]

This is as done as the cliff is going to get before my Sunday game:

 

[not-so-newguy]

This is as done as the cliff is going to get before my Sunday game:
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How did you get that stonework design? Carve it? Use cardboard?

 

[pogre]

How did you get that stonework design? Carve it? Use cardboard?

Carved with a foam engraver.

 

[not-so-newguy]

Welp, right now it's just after 12pm and I'm enjoying a frosty beverage on my day off (my work schedule is weird). I've been recutting my piece for Temple of Pflarr b/C the 1st one was...well... it sucked. Though I am very happy with my second attempt shown here.

Please enjoy this short video, while I try to get rid of these tracers (my eyes get all wonky after drawing all those squares!)

 

[el-remmen]

Imagine a fortified dam closing off a narrow pass that floods every spring. In fall and winter the dam/wall guards the passage through the mountains, making it the safest for leagues. In spring and summer it holds back the water that would flood the farms in the valley, allowing for a steady productive stream instead.

Now imagine some trolls and giants decided to smash it.

That is what I plan to reenact with this styrofoam that came with my new TV.

I let the foam suggest the story.


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I dropped this project for now. It just was too big a thing to undertake at the moment, was really struggling with the notion of doors, and I have no immediate use for the scenario I dreamed up. So I put the foam aside for now and am gonna go back to concentrating on painting minis - and maybe make another set of stackers.

 

[not-so-newguy]

Alrighty, things are moving along. I really like the "#@!? around and find out" aspect of terrain building. I've decided to dry brush some clashing colors onto the piece, then top everything off with Vanilla White. Anyway, here's where I'm at so far...

This is my template for dry brushing Bright Yellow onto the Brick Red (no vanilla white yet)

Here's my template for Ocean Breeze on Grey (no Vanilla White yet)

Pink Blossom on Tan?

 

[dave2008]

Alrighty, things are moving along. I really like the "#@!? around and find out" aspect of terrain building. I've decided to dry brush some clashing colors onto the piece, then top everything off with Vanilla White. Anyway, here's where I'm at so far...

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This is my template for dry brushing Bright Yellow onto the Brick Red (no vanilla white yet)
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Here's my template for Ocean Breeze on Grey (no Vanilla White yet)
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Pink Blossom on Tan?
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Am I correct in say the stone effect is simply carved into the foam by you? Everything is looking great by the way.

 

[not-so-newguy]

Am I correct in say the stone effect is simply carved into the foam by you? Everything is looking great by the way.

Thanks!

Yes, most of the rock texture was done with some asphalt wrapped in foil and an OLFA knife. I textured the Tan bricks with sandpaper

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[dave2008]

Thanks!

Yes, most of the rock texture was done with some asphalt wrapped in foil and an OLFA knife. I textured the Tan bricks with sandpaper

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Which of the images is the "rock" texture? Is that the floor grid? For some reason I thought that was foam in an earlier image.

 

[not-so-newguy]

Which of the images is the "rock" texture? Is that the floor grid? For some reason I thought that was foam in an earlier image.

Yes that's all foam. Most of it is rock texture. The four standing brick walls are sandpapered (80 & 150 grain).
1) Carved everything and gave it texture.
2) Mod podge + black paint for base. 2 wet coats.
3) Base color (Brick Red, Grey, Tan). 1 wet coat (to cover sunken areas), then one normal coat.
4) Dry Brush (current step)
5) Black Wash

I follow this guy's instructions. I've watched this video repeatedly while making foam tiles.