"5' x 6' terrain mat finished in two sessions" Topic

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jocknroll	30 Aug 2018 3:15 a.m. PST
The second day finished the mat off. Can be seen here. link Will do a pic feature with different periods and scales on it next. Very pleased with the outcome
Cacique Caribe	30 Aug 2018 5:02 a.m. PST
Wow, fantastic results! Dan
WarWizard	30 Aug 2018 5:10 a.m. PST
I need one of those.
Flashman14	30 Aug 2018 5:59 a.m. PST
Didn't click the link, but what was the base color you started with? Looks great!
jocknroll	30 Aug 2018 6:23 a.m. PST
The mat was gold. My colours were worked into that
davbenbak	30 Aug 2018 6:44 a.m. PST
Wow looks great! Lots of hard work paid off with a great looking and flexible mat.
Ragbones	30 Aug 2018 7:09 a.m. PST
It turned out beautifully. The blending of colors seem so natural. You have a remarkable talent. Can't wait to see more custom mats.
jocknroll	30 Aug 2018 7:22 a.m. PST
thanks for that kind comment! It felt like muck and elbow grease at the time but it was actually fun to do and I think with the right prep and a bit of time, anybody could get this kind of result. I watched a few YouTube vids where people used airbrushes but of course that really only hits the top surfaces and leaves the base showing through. You need to get dirty to do this job right!
wrgmr1	30 Aug 2018 7:59 a.m. PST
Gorgeous! Love the use of cold coffee. The wasp inspired paint spill worked out beautifully.
Ivan DBA	30 Aug 2018 8:00 a.m. PST
That is the best mat I have ever seen! Well done.
nickinsomerset	30 Aug 2018 8:05 a.m. PST
Super, might have a crack, when I get home and get me new figures painted up!! Tally Ho!
Old Contemptibles	30 Aug 2018 12:53 p.m. PST
That's what I am talking about. This is way better than any commercial mat I have ever seen. Bravo!
jocknroll	30 Aug 2018 3:47 p.m. PST
Thanks once more for the thumbs up. I suspect commercial mats could be done to this standard but at a price. I suppose what is available is reasonably priced? Its around 14 hours work + materials. Don't quite know how that might work out cost wise in the wargaming terrain world.
jocknroll	31 Aug 2018 1:14 a.m. PST
did some photos last night here is an example: many more on the blog
Sgt Slag	31 Aug 2018 12:20 p.m. PST
Comments posted on your Blog. Pretty, and playable. A rare combination. Outstanding shot, above! Cheers!