"Desert Terrain 6mm" Topic
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| captaincold69 | 12 Jul 2016 5:46 p.m. PST |
So, I'm going the old bed sheet approach to my terrain for North Africa, however, I'm not sure what else I should add to it. Sand? Maybe some rock outcroppings? Maybe a pet store for aquarium rocks? Anyone have any suggestions? Tumbleweed? ;p Has anyone done a desert setting using a bed sheet type design? What sorts of things did you add?
Thanks for any tips or suggestions!
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| repaint | 12 Jul 2016 6:01 p.m. PST |
It will cost you more than ordering a mat (time and material). Bought this one, no headache anymore: link |
| captaincold69 | 12 Jul 2016 7:23 p.m. PST |
That's actually pretty nice repaint. 4x6 is perfect for 1/285th, at least for me. The flannel sheet is a nice idea bbriarcliffe with some textured paint…thanks |
| Mako11 | 12 Jul 2016 7:33 p.m. PST |
Yea, definitely some little bits of tan, brown, or light gray foliage to represent scrub brush. Some sand/gravel, and or small rocks here and there might be good too. Add some foam or other stuff underneath to eliminate the billiard table effect. |
| Rich Bliss | 12 Jul 2016 8:03 p.m. PST |
I do desert in 20mm. I started with a large canvas drop cloth from Menards and spray painted random patterns in brown and light tan. I use foam board Hillel underneath it, some with Wadi's dug out. I'm also planning on using a full sheet of Bluebeard for an escarpment, but that's not done yet.
When I use it, I scatter some I dyed lichen pieces around.
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 Extra Crispy  | 13 Jul 2016 1:39 p.m. PST |
This is why desert games have never appealed to me. Even a very nice looking desert table like the one above is kinda…well…boring. |
| captaincold69 | 13 Jul 2016 1:41 p.m. PST |
I get that Extra Crispy….maybe that's the reason not to invest much time or money into making one. I like the drop cloth method, some spray paints and some scattered rocks/lichen |
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