Terrain Tuesday - Constructing Forts and Towers w/ James Wappel

It's been a while since I posted regularly on this corner of the CMG Blog Triad, but the resourceful James Wappel has a new video on building towers and fortifications, and this needed sharing.

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Terrain Tuesday - Terrain Detail Levels

For wargaming, there can be varying levels of detail put into setting up the table with terrain.  Fairly typical of many gamers, over on gamewire.belloflostsouls.net, check out the "Wargaming terrain set by Gamemat.eu" here.

Also, on etsy.com, you can find some examples of simple scatter terrain in the AtelesGamerCrafts shop here.

Finally, on instagram.com, you might take inspiration from how an architect might portray terrain here.

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The Sunday Miscellanea - Dice Boxes

Over on awesomedice.com, have a look at the "Pewter Dice Box" here.

Also, on elderwoodacademy.com, check out the "Hex Chest" here.

Finally, on the Pub Meeple YouTube channel they share "DIY Gaming - How to Make a Dice Box" though it is more of a tray, really.  Enjoy!

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The Sunday Miscellanea - Paper, Sword, & Drawing Box

Three from the epicfantasy YouTube channel and StormtheCastle.com this week with the first being "How to Make Home Made Paper."  Enjoy!

Also, check out the "How to make a Sword - Complete tutorial."  Watch and learn!

Finally, we're back in time with "Make a Medieval Drawing Box."  Wonderful!

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Terrain Tuesday - Ravenfell Core Set

Time is running out on getting the Ravenfell Core Set for 70% off.  This is literally the tail end of a two-day sale.  Get yours right away and put up a village here!

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Michaels for Minis

Over on michaels.com, gamer-crafters can find all sorts of items useful to their tabletop efforts.  One particular line worth noting is "Sparrow Innovations" (here) though one might have to look through quite a bit to find the best stuff.  Be sure to check the measurements as the sizes and scales vary quite a bit.  One item I liked was the "Sparrow Innovations Miniatures Barrel (Item# 10410317)."

Another that struck me as useful was the "Sparrow Innovations Miniatures Birdbath Fountain (Item# 10397223)."

Keep an eye on the "You May Also Like" suggestions at the bottom of each item you check for tips on what to check out next.

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Boats for D&D

Over on theDMsCraft YouTube channel, DM Scotty gave us a video on "Easy to craft boat for D&D or Pathfinder (the DM's Craft, Ep 4, p1)."  Enjoy!

Also, on DnD5eTV YouTube channel, we're shown a "Polystyrene Foam Ship Build."  Cool!

Finally, on Black Magic Craft YouTube channel, a recent video shows a "Longboat (Ship) For D&D Tutorial (Episode 08)."  Nifty!

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Playmobil, Carriages, & Tank Tracks

Over on mirror.co.uk, they show us "More than 26,000 Playmobil figures set up in war reenactment as part of world record attempt" here.

Also, on factorydirectcraft.com, they have some "White Baby Carriage Shower Favors" that I have been seeing some RPG crafters turn into 28 mm wagons for their tabletop games.  See the originals here.

Finally, on Buypainted YouTube channel, he shows us how to paint Tank Tracks.  Enjoy!

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The Sunday Miscellanea - Home Improvements

Over on thisiscolossal.com, they explain the concept of "One-of-Kind Wool Rug Artworks by Alexandra Kehayoglou Mimic Rolling Pastures and Mossy Textures" here.

Also, on laughingsquid.com, they encourage you to "Make Your Own 8-Foot Long Giant Squid Pillow" here.

Finally, on the Hot Wire Foam Factory YouTube channel, they teach "How To Make A Fake Rock Wall Facade Out of Foam."  Enjoy!

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Terrain Tuesday - Forts, Mapping, & Barricades

Over on spielmeister's Imgur.com page, he shows off a nifty fort here.

Also, on ravensquill.blogspot.com, we're treated to some ""Old School" Mapping" here.

Finally, on the Storm Table YouTube channel, he shows us how to make some inexpensive "Urban Barricades."  Enjoy!

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The Sunday Miscellanea - Cardboard Trees, Dice Tower, & Tea-Dyed Paper

Over on creativeboom.com, they feature "Enchanted forests sculpted entirely from cardboard" here.

Also, on thingiverse.com, check out the "Dice Tower with Fold-Up Trays" here.

Finally, on the StampinStuff01 YouTube channel, they share a video on "How to Tea Dye Paper."  Enjoy!

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Terrain Tuesday - Acrylic Water

Over on Facebook, Mike McGannon mentioned recently that he was utilizing "Quick Water," an acrylic water product in their terrain making as a cheaper alternative to products made specifically for the hobby model industry.  I did a quick bit of research to discover some pricing and found that the below, pictured, prices are available to Prime members through Amazon.  That $11.60 for a package with two 6-ounce bottles for Quick Water from Garden Splendor, $6.62 for two 4-ounce bottles in the FloraCraft Floral Accessories Acrylic Water Kit, and $7.88 for a single 12-ounce bottle of the Craft Water Floral and Craft Simulated Water Resin Kit.  I also included the "reusable" Panacea Water Gel Reusable Simulated Water Setting, Medium, Crystal Clear (just because I thought it was interesting), which is a single 7-ounce bottle for $12.06 at Amazon.  If you don't have a Prime account, check the other sellers including local craft stores (where coupons are available) for the best pricing.

It was the contention of the Facebook poster that a substantial saving could be made given how much of this type of product was needed.  However, a quick comparison on Amazon shows that a single 16-ounce bottle of Woodland Scenics Realistic Water is available at $20.70 from Horizon Hobby with some other places comparable for those without a Prime membership.  I haven't tried the above products but it looks like the one sold specifically for our hobby model crafting is is in the ballpark or better than most off-brand contenders if bought in the higher volume bottle.  That seems like the way to go if you've got a handful of modular river pieces to craft.

Just to be complete, I should mention that a kit with three products is available from Vallejo.  It includes a single 6.75-ounce bottle of Still Water but also a container of Water Effects and a dropper of Foam Snow for $22.37 and this is not fulfilled by Amazon, so there is no Prime deal to be had for free shipping as above.  A video on the Scale War Machines YouTube channel, shows how to use this product, including tinting it for dioramas and terrain applications.  Enjoy!

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The Sunday Miscellanea - Foam Weapons & Armor

Over on forgedfoam.com, check out the assortment of foam weapons, to purchase or to scavenge for ideas, here.

Also, on TheBlasphemingTomatoGuy's imgur.com pages, he has a "DIY Foam Shaping Guide" here.

Finally, on the epicfantasy YouTube channel of StormtheCastle.com, he shows us how to "Make Foam Armor Greaves (Legs)."  Enjoy!

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Minis & Modeling Monday - True Heroes, True Legends, & Scrolls and Books

If you don't mind going with a non-standard size for minis, like 54 mm, you can get quite a deal on a lot of standard figures in cheap plastic by the bucket.  These can be particularly useful for floor games and introductory wargames for youngsters.  One example is the "True Heroes Medieval Bucket" which can be found here.

Also, check out the "True Legends Mythical Warrior Bucket Playset" here.

Finally, on the Wyloch's Crafting Vids YouTube channel, have a look at "021 - Scrolls and Books."  Enjoy!

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The Sunday Miscellanea - Cardboard Armor, OSR Lost World, & Daedalus Inserts

Over on upworthy.com, "This camp lets kids show off their imagination and battle skills. Cardboard required."  Learn more here.

Also, on Swords & Stitchery, check out the "Retro Commentary On The Free OSR Lost World Download- The People of the Crater by Andre Alice Norton For Your Old School Campaigns" here.

Finally, on daedalusproductionsinc.com, have a look at their custom inserts here.

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Terrain Tuesday - Brick Texture, Town Map, & Rickety Lift

Over on nycake.com, you can get a "Brick Texture Rolling Pin 13" x 1" long" here.

Also, on fantasticmaps.com, check out "How to Design a Town Map" here.

Finally, on theDMsCraft YouTube channel, an oldie but a goodie.  Watch the "RICKETY LIFT Dungeon Terrain for D&D & Pathfinder (DM's Craft #124)" from early this year.  Enjoy!

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The Sunday Miscellanea - 12-sided d4, Cthulhu Dragonskin, & Gorilla Epoxy

Over on ebay.com, if there are any left, you might like to pick up a 12-sided d4 here.

Also, on amazon.com, check out the "Chessex Cthulhu Dragonskin Vinyl Bookcover" here.

Finally, on gorillatough.com, if you don't already know about this super adhesive, have a look at "Gorilla Epoxy" here.

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Minis & Modeling Monday - Purple Worms, Painting Faces, & Cheap Molding

Over on the AJ Pickett YouTube channel, a recent video highlights "Crafting: Making a Purple Worm."  Enjoy.

Also, on the Scale War Machines YouTube channel, a video features a step-by-step on painting faces.  Watch and learn.

Finally, on the Martin Damek YouTube channel, shows "How to cheaply cast plastic models."  Check it out.

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