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| Author: | Oldman Willow [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
" Quote: small", do you mean under a foot square or larger? my workspace is limited, as is my drying-time for glue or paint Good Question . I had not though about how to define small. Quote: address the basics: What are they? What tools will I be able to use for other projects (which clearly will bring the per-project cost down but be more of an initial investment) another good point. Thank you for coming over from ASWA I am glad to have your help. 
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| Author: | theavenger001 [ Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
To me 'small' is something roughly 8" by 6", no bigger. But that is thinking in terms of modular terrain, I've never made a board, which I would consider a large project. |
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| Author: | Oldman Willow [ Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
Quote: I've never made a board, which I would consider a large project. A board takes up a lot of space. I am not sure it would have to be a large project in terms of time, money or expertise.The same with a large hill or back drop. It would depend on the detail. You have raised a good point   Some examples of some small projects I am working through. The bridge is small but boarder line. I put it together from left over parts from at least 3 different molds and at least 4 casting sessions.I did not intend to include it. |
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| Author: | Mighty.Uruk!!! [ Sat Oct 01, 2011 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
to be honest i have seen a lot of articles on terrain building but a lot seem really big, i would really be interested in ones more about really small budget and explaining a few techniques. by the way can you tell me what that yellowey orange square of material is please. it seems useful for making a roof |
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| Author: | Oldman Willow [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 1:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
Quote: tell me what that yellowey orange square of material is please. Door Matt cut in sections. I think teddy bear fur works better for roofs. |
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| Author: | KiiwanRakahari [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
I would love to see terrain guides for building under $20 or so. In particular, I would love to see a forest! |
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| Author: | Hilbert [ Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
Forests are very nice 
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| Author: | GothmogtheWerewolf [ Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
I look forward to any project you do. |
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| Author: | Wah Wing [ Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
I voted $15. I usually buy foam board and random things here and there. I try to make terrain for free such as finding twigs for trees, digging for dirt in the garden, and things like that. |
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| Author: | Mighty.Uruk!!! [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
ah nice idea, can i buy teddybear fur for cheap or will i have to chop up toys? |
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| Author: | Oldman Willow [ Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
Quote: can i buy teddybear fur for cheap or will i have to chop up toys? They have it at fabric stores |
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| Author: | Elros of Numenor [ Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
Also, I'm finding that coffee sediment from the espresso machine, once completely dry, makes good scatter material or as a substitute for sand. I used it on a ruin that took me about an hour to make with styrene, plaster of paris and a piece of MDF as the base. |
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| Author: | Oldman Willow [ Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
Some people also dry out tea leaves. post photos of your project when you can. |
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| Author: | Dagorlad [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
As you undertake more and more terrain projects, you tend to accumulate a number of basic supplies - flock, sand, balsa wood and other essentials - that will last you for many years. But the initial $$$ outlay always bites deep - should I buy a tub of flock or put that money towards another blister pack of figures? The same with tools - building up a decent toolkit costs a lot of money that could be spent on more immediate gaming needs, but they will last you for many many years. To write a hobby article about building a basic terrain piece on a small budget, you have to make some assumptions about what hobbyists already have in their toolbox otherwise the budget is blown immediately - a hobby knife, cutting board and steel ruler will cost you more than $20. |
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| Author: | Oldman Willow [ Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
Quote: a hobby knife, cutting board and steel ruler will cost you more than $20. That is very true. I have noticed that many of the people who have responded have many of the more common tools.You have already done a tool article. I do not feel I need to do another. My idea was to suggest a project that everyone would build. Then over a period of time we could make how to tips or even tutorials.I think the challenge may be to stick to budget. |
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| Author: | Mighty.Uruk!!! [ Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
ok what assumptions do you have about what people have in that toolbox then. i have a cutting mat, steel rule, files, hobby knife and scissors. not sure how important it is but i thought it might be worth mentioning |
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| Author: | I Am Frodo [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
Well, im guess this isnt going on! |
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| Author: | Constantine [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
Lat week I made two destroyed stone walls and it probably cost me under 5 euros. |
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| Author: | I Am Frodo [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
How did you do it? |
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| Author: | AcasualDream [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Small terrain project budget |
Oldman Willow wrote: My idea was to suggest a project that everyone would build. Then over a period of time we could make how to tips or even tutorials.I think the challenge may be to stick to budget. I think this would be a great idea. Have everyone working on the same project, sharing creative ideas and tips. If there was interest to try this then count me in. |
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