"Go with the flow - simple to make, cheap rivers" Topic
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olicana | 04 Apr 2018 7:26 a.m. PST |
I've just done this how to, or rather how I did, report on my blog about making rivers simply and relatively cheaply. link My rivers are not an awe inspiring, very realistic river that others have produced and which we would like to aspire to but, they are robust, versatile, utilitarian, easy to store wargame terrain pieces that are just nice enough to be pleasing (I think). They are also quick and easy to make, and have the secondary advantage of being quite cheap – these 240 mm wide rivers were about £1.00 GBP a foot.
I hope someone might find it useful. James |
Cacique Caribe | 04 Apr 2018 7:37 a.m. PST |
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Night Owl III | 04 Apr 2018 8:39 a.m. PST |
Very nice. A lot of the rivers I see on tables are skinny white water rapids. This is more realistic as most water ways are meandering lazy rivers. Well done! |
Winston Smith | 04 Apr 2018 8:47 a.m. PST |
Try building up the banks, or putting islands in the stream, with Gorilla Glue and ballast. It's a urethane adhesive that expands from ambient atmospheric humidity. As it expands it entraps the sand. Lay down a bead, smear it with a popsicle stick and pour the sand/ballast on it and let it set overnight. Add a second layer if desired. |
olicana | 04 Apr 2018 8:55 a.m. PST |
Hi Winston, Yes, I've seen that done and it's very effective. This is just a much quicker and much less messy way of doing it. The foam board provides a 5 mm high bank, which is enough for representing one in most instances I think.
James |
CeruLucifus | 04 Apr 2018 11:59 a.m. PST |
Great project. For chamfering those sides, a bow style hot wire cutter would give you a longer cutting surface and make less mess. A messier alternative is your coping saw, with a sanding block to finish. |
John Leahy | 04 Apr 2018 12:31 p.m. PST |
Great looking project. Thank you for taking the time to walk us through how you did it.
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Snowshoe | 05 Apr 2018 5:54 a.m. PST |
Very impressive, as is all of your terrain. Thanks. |
95th Division | 05 Apr 2018 6:41 a.m. PST |
They look great! And very nice table in general. Thank you for posting. |
Oberlindes Sol LIC | 05 Apr 2018 11:21 a.m. PST |
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EricThe Shed | 05 Apr 2018 1:38 p.m. PST |
I think they look awe inspiring…. |
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