Warbases
Last week I decided that my Chiefs and Heroes needed 35mm bases to make them stand out. Now, One Does Not Simply Go to the Warbases website and buy a pack of bases.
No WIP pictures of these as they go together so simply.
I added planks to the wall and a flannel thatch. I'm not sure about the former (see later). For the photo I hung a shield above the door to make it all a little less Brown. But again I'm not sure. I may paint the door or walls or both a different colour.
The next item is a combination of the Celtic cross and a casualty marker to make a turn counter.* I did toy with the idea of giving it the full Dark Age colour scheme, but decided that leaving it grey
*"These go to twelve"
Warbases seem to add new lines every five minutes. I am very interested with the news that came out yesterday that they'll be adding a range of ruins suitable for Frostgrave, I'll be getting some of them, I think.
I got the Grub Hut to see how easy Warbases' buildings were to put together. The answer is that they are a doddle. I'd certainly buy more of them, but probably dispense with adding unnecessary planking.
Another reason for buying them was to compare them with what I could do myself...
Scratch Building
I recently bought a batch of business cards and post cards for Diplomatist Books. Like most people, when I get something through the post, my immediate thought is that the packaging looks really nifty.
A lad who's going places... |
The addition of some bamboo skewers and sandy paste was a lot easier than planks and resulted in a tidier look.
No, it's not finished. |
While dry-brushing the Celtic cross, I took a couple of other items from the terrain queue.
Remember this? |
Getting there... |
Then there is one of the runestones I got from Fenris at Dicini 2014. Again, I should have gone with the original paint scheme, but I bottled it.
For a modern carver of rune- and image-stones (in glorious colour!) see here.
Random blocks |
Well done Edwin. I agree with leaving the cross bare grey for exactly the same reasons. You could add a wash of dark green to add weathering or moss effects. I found some great Viking age scenary bits in the local Celtic shops - crosses, Pictish stelae in nice resin cast in grey. I was lucky to pick them up half of on clearance but keep an eye on your local charity shop. Love the thatch and plank effects, plus resuming the longhouse as a cricket pavilion (VBCW?).
ReplyDeleteCheers, Peter
Loyal readers will know of my penchant for charity shop terrain ;)
DeleteI haven't tried Celtic shops though. I must give that a go. Lots of dragons and crystals around here.
The pavilion of the Norfolk Cricket Ground was black and white with thatch. We live next to the site - it was demolished last year.
Thanks Loki - I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteA very productive weekend...makes me feel positively lazy!
ReplyDeleteVery nice work there.
ReplyDeleteNice work Edwin :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous terrain Tuesday Edwin. I have to say that I am rather taken with your scratch built building, very impressive Sir.
ReplyDeleteCracking work Edwin, particularly the recycled packaging!
ReplyDeleteYour productivity and vigour for life appall me.
ReplyDeleteFortunately, I have lots of lovely terrain to look at, to take my mind off it.
Lovely work, Edwin, fit to grace any table. Nice one!
ReplyDeleteThat are some very nice pieces of scenery!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter