"ROADS made out of laminate flooring" Topic
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| randolph2243 | 22 Jun 2021 8:09 a.m. PST |
(forgive me if this has already been discussed/posted before) Has anyone ever tried making roads out of leftover 3-4mm laminate flooring? I was thinking of using 6" wide boards, cutting them into pieces (so the road could still use the board's locking system). I'm thinking it would be cheap, minimize warping, and allow for a variety of road lengths that all lock together. Granted, a modification would be needed for curves and intersections. But the material seems suitable. Has anyone tried this? If so, how well did it work out? |
| timurilank | 22 Jun 2021 8:32 a.m. PST |
I use a different floor material; 2mm thick vinyl with ‘waffle' underside.
Easily cut and shape with a scissor, material remains flexible even with paint and flock,
light weight and stores easily.
link Same material has been used to make roads, waterways, hills, woods even game mats. |
| ChrisBrantley | 22 Jun 2021 9:08 a.m. PST |
I'm sure you could make it work, and it should be solid and easy to transport. I would think curves and corners would be a significant challenge. Also for something that heavy, I don't know that the ability to click them together would make much difference and/or whether those connections would hold up over repeated use. Personally, I'm still using roads made out of felt, painted up to make them look more visually interesting. I've experimented with MDF, which is also sturdy and relatively easy to transport, and can also be beveled and cut to shape for curves, intersections, etc., and have seen some beautifully finished examples by the Terrain Tutor and others…but that's too much work for me. Those vinyl floor tiles are another similar option. |
 Sgt Slag  | 22 Jun 2021 11:30 a.m. PST |
I took PDF print 2D terrain, applied it to vinyl peel-n-stick floor tiles, and made 2D dungeons. The same technique was used for 2D river sections. Here is a link to my blog about it. Scroll down halfway, for the dungeon tiles. The Pro's: inexpensive (<$1 per tile); easy to cut with a heavy scissors; easy and fast to make; looks decent even though it is strictly flat, 2D; if warped, easy to flex back into shape. The Con's: the vinyl tile pieces are heavy, when you stack them in numbers; it is only 2D; will not drape over hills and such, easily, but it will work on gentle curves. More food for thought… Cheers! |
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