| zrunelord | 06 Jun 2015 5:50 a.m. PST |
I found this new company that has great tile sets.
Apart from mats they also have downloadable pdf battlefields, something which you don't usually find.
They also have Gothic style ruins which can easily be scaled to any scale. Haven't actually got any stuff from them yet but the pics look great.They might even be good for mixing with stuff from other companies pworkwargames.com/en/20-space-tiles Enjoy
Z |
| MajorB | 06 Jun 2015 5:51 a.m. PST |
I found this new company that has great tile sets. What company is that then? |
| zrunelord | 06 Jun 2015 5:55 a.m. PST |
That was fast Major !!!, I was still editing :):) Their zombie ( dark tiles ) look good enough for 15mm streets also
Z |
| Acharnement | 06 Jun 2015 10:20 a.m. PST |
Hmm… could be very versatile.
Any suggestions on how to preserve the paper printouts once you have assembled them into a mat? |
TheBeast  | 06 Jun 2015 11:47 a.m. PST |
Anyone try using artist fixative? The 'non-workable' stuff? Doug |
| zrunelord | 06 Jun 2015 12:32 p.m. PST |
Stick them to a sturdy base like 3mm hardboard or 3mm cardboard or 5mm foamcore,once dry paint them ( literally ) with white glue.It will harden to a semi gloss transparent film . That's what I use for my card models … just be careful you don't press too much with the brush or you'll tear the paper. If you must,water the glue slightly,not too much or the paper will tear for sure. Z |
| Lion in the Stars | 06 Jun 2015 1:07 p.m. PST |
You can spray the printouts with cheap clear spraypaint (like Krylon clear), use an airbrush to cover them with Future or Matte Medium, or even a paintbrush if you don't mind smudging the printout slightly. use VERY light coats to minimize wrinkling. |
| TK 421 | 08 Jun 2015 9:56 a.m. PST |
The PVC mats look 28 mm. Correct me if I'm wrong. |
| zrunelord | 08 Jun 2015 2:09 p.m. PST |
TK 421
All sets seem to be made for 28mm yes , that's why I remarked on the downloadable PDF's which can be scaled down to 15mm. Z |
| TK 421 | 09 Jun 2015 10:17 a.m. PST |
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| zrunelord | 25 May 2016 9:42 a.m. PST |
I recently discovered that the best way to apply thinned white glue is to use a small foam paint roller. You use it to cover the board evenly then stick the paper to it then go over the paper with a rubber roller ( this may be hard to find but I use one from an engraving set ) to remove bubbles etc. When it is dry ,paint the whole thing again with the foam roller with thinned white glue.
After this is dry you can spray with matt varnish to remove the semi gloss sheen Z |
 Sgt Slag | 25 May 2016 12:41 p.m. PST |
I use Clear Contact Paper -- translucent vinyl, normally found in the kitchen wares area of stores like Wal-Mart. It has a dry adhesive on the vinyl, which will not damage inkjet printouts. I've used it for years. Works great, inexpensive, durable. Cheers! |
| TheBeast | 26 May 2016 7:42 a.m. PST |
Thanks, Sarge! I'll have to try it on some of the other kinds of print stuff. We've a Xerox Phaser that makes BEAUTIFUL print, but uses wax cubes instead of toner, and that can be finicky. It's a hard coating, but a bit brittle, and can leave ugly cracks when folded. Your suggestion has the advantage of a 'prerolled' bias to the plastic. However, the other options are if you want flat tile, and this is not so much, right? a rubber roller Technically, 'a brayer'. I gather 'bray' used to mean to grind down. I love that you paint on an easel (donkey) and apply inks to stone or linoleum with a brayer. ;->= Doug Edit: And, if anyone does get, PLEASE give comparisons with the many such available on One Tree (Wargame Vault, RPGNow, etc.) Thanks! |
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