I just started working on a 2x2 terrain board for my 15mm Eldar Force (which doesn't exist yet, so you'll have to wait for that)
The main board will simply be a city ground with movable structures. The buildings won't be too large, but big enough to provide cover and objectives. But, I've been having a horrid time finding good art for Eldar buildings.
Does anyone know where I could find inspiration for the structures though?
And finally, here is a really rudimentary WIP. I am still missing a layer of Foamcore though(ran out, so gots to go and buy more, apparently three was the magic number of sheets), so once I get that in, I can glue it all down then spackle it for the engraving.
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Added a couple of 15mm Khurasan's for scale.
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I am using these bases from Micro Art Studios to inspire.
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The basic steps in the construction are as follows, not sure if it'll work out as planned yet, but this is just he hope.
1. Cut the MDF and layout a basic design, work in layers of foamcore.
2. Cut out the Foamcore and stack and glue the various layers together, trim them up so all the edges flow together nicely.
3. Coat the entire structure in a thin layer of spackling, possibly two layers.
4. Sand the board smooth, do not get to the foamcore, you'll want a couple mm till you hit foamboard.
5. Etch the spackling with various eldar-ish patterns. To create further details, add split peas to be painted as gemstones.
6. Paint it all a nice bone tan color, highlight and wash as needed. Pick out the Gemstones with your chosen color.
7. Populate with buildings, I most likely won't go into the construction of the buildings though.
Later,
Glenn