"Paved roads options?" Topic

I'm thinking about a couple games that would need paved roads. Both country lanes without markings, and more modern ones with yellow lines etc.

I really dislike the thickness of resin.

I worry felt roads would look "soft and fuzzy."

I was thinking of using Google Maps to create some images and then print them on vinyl at a sign shop. But I'm worried they might not fit together after I cut and paste them…

Other options?

I see paper roads for printing? How do they work?

Believe it or not I recommend asphalt roofing shingles. I use the smoother side and do a quick drybrush and they look perfect, are thiner than resin and never get fuzzy.

I have used vinyl for my roads. Go to a fabric store and get either black or dark grey vinyl and paint your stipes on them. The ones i used for my Force on Force games are below.

For modern paved roads, use fine to medium grained sand paper. Takes paint for stripes well. Does have a tendancy to curl unless you stiffen the roads with something or use thicker sheets of sand paper.

Like the idea of roofing shingles. Will have to look into that idea.

Mark,

For 15mm I have been looking at this guy's stuff-- link

It's MDF and hence has a thickness to it, but not as much as resin I would imagine. Can't beat the price for all you get, either!

Jerry

I recommend Game Craft Miniatures for road sections:

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Here are some pictures of my stuff from the Force on Force Fallujah book. I used GCM road system but for 20mm :)

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I saw someone using toolbox liners cut into strips to use as roads.

I have seen the same thing as chuck05. Someone on TMP once posted a photo where he used adhesive-backed drawer liners cut into road sections with stripes made from automotive pin-striping. It looked fantastic.

If you buy the "starter" asphalt roofing shingles you will not have to worry about the three tab sections. It is all one piece.

I have seen the same thing as chuck05. Someone on TMP once posted a photo where he used adhesive-backed drawer liners cut into road sections with stripes made from automotive pin-striping. It looked fantastic.

I've done this and it works well.

Here are some pics:

Shawn.

Hey that's me on the right. Is that pic two years old?

@Shawn

Is the pin striping a tape? Or painted on?

Is the drawer liner gray or is it painted?

Those look great…

Go to walmart and get this stuff.

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It's rustolium multicolored textured paint. It comes out great! I used it for a project for a 28mm parking lot for another tmper.

I even use the other colors for buildings. I did a gas station in the Desert Bisque color. Its a lot cheaper and finer then the textured paints you can find at hobby stores.

Depending on scale, You'll need to find some sort of medium to use as a base. I of course laser cut them out of mdf but thats not so easy for everyone :)

You could also try having just the lines cut at a local sign shop. Save a few bucks by telling them to not weed it. Not sure if it will stick to the texture.

I use roofing shingles too. Cheap, durable, and can be cut to any size or shape.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

Take a look at my Road Packs:

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The pinstriping is tape. The drawer liners start out black, but I drybrushed them gray. Now I'd probably air brush 'em because I'm always looking for something else to use my airbrush on! ;)

Shawn.

@Timmy – it's older than that. I think that's from our first trip to Recruits. First or second.

Shawn.

Timmy- Is that really the Spako of Legend around Battlescapes Terrain? Nice to put a face with a name, buddy!

Bart and Danielle

..Yes it is Ranger322! :)

For my freeways/motorways I use thin ply with sandpaper glued on top, then I have used tamaiya yellow maskall or liquid paper to make the divide lines.

For cobblestone roads I use Masonite, which I paint black and then dry brush greys, and greens and browns

I use hardboard…

full tutorial here (part 1 takes you to part 2)

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cheers