/r/TerrainBuilding

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This sub-reddit is for those who craft, build, and paint terrain.

Welcome to r/Terrainbuilding!

The Old Format Link: https://old.reddit.com/r/TerrainBuilding/

This is the spot for all types of tabletop terrain. From D&D to Infinity, we'll take all comers. We love to see what our fellow Redditors are making for their games. Post your work in progress projects and completed works. The regulars here are always happy to answer any questions you may have about materials or methods!

Why was my post flagged as spam and deleted? This sub uses an auto moderator to clean up spam. If you make a new post on r/terrainbuilding and your account has less than 100 Karma it will be flagged as spam. Moderators will manually approve terrain related posts throughout the day by checking the queue. This is to combat the increasing issue of spam. Once your account is above the 100 Karma threshold your account will not have this issue. We do apologize for any inconvenience as your original post may appear hours after it was originally posted.

Before You Post Kickstarter Links are frowned upon: If you are the creator of the Kickstarter - by all means post your work in progress photos, some of your painted final products, and please talk about what you're trying to accomplish. Members of the community can easily locate your product by clicking on your Reddit Profile or using Google. This rule has been implemented for the continuous Kickstarter topics that are posted that contain a simple link with a 3d render and it's Kickstarter goals.

Auction Links will be removed. No direct links to eBay or your Etsy store. You can mention that the piece of terrain is for sale in the comments and members of the community can direct message you for the link. r/terrainbuilding is not responsible for any financial transactions that occur through comments or personal messages. Be smart! Please check out r/miniswap

Offering Services: Less is More Do not post frequent topics offering services or links to your commission website – these will be deleted. r/terrainbuilding is not responsible for any financial transactions that occur through comments or personal messages. Be smart! Please check out r/brushforhire for hiring other artists through a better avenue than this sub.

3D Printing

You are not allowed to post unpainted 3D Prints or advertise for 3D print kickstarters. We allow the creator or pledgers of kickstarters, commission painters, and YouTube personality to post their videos, products, and services but within reason. This sub can easily turn into an advertisement list of products, webstores, or STL download sites. We want to keep the homegrown forum community vibe thats welcoming to new players without spamming them with products to buy.

e.g. User crossposts a new render every other day in blender posts of variations D&D furniture on ten other subs.

This is disallowed The cross-posts are really low effort

e.g. Artist creates a free STL and prints it out and paints it with a basic drybrush

this is allowed

If someone is PAINTING 3d prints.... they should absolutely be able to post their terrain. 3D printing is probably the future and there shouldn't be any grievances against those who print.

Awesome Terrain related sites:

u/pixelastic's awesome subreddit image parser

The Terrain Tutor on youtube

Diorama Man

Iron Archives

Terragenesis

Hirst Arts Fantasy Architecture

HA Tips and Tricks

HA Casting Tutorial

Foamcore Tutorial

Related Subreddits

Thank you for reading

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Ideas/Suggestion

Any ideas what can I use this for ? As a terrain piece or props? They're sealing rings I found in my toolbox.

4 Comments
2024/11/09
14:04 UTC

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Tips for making a 3x3 foot board?

I plan to make a board for Fallout: Wasteland Warfare sometime in the next year. The board size for that game is 3x3 feet, but I’ve had trouble finding DIY builds of that size of board. I think I might split it into 4 1.5x1.5 sections. Does this seem like a good idea?

Also, what kind of material would y’all recommend for the base? I was thinking about using 1” XPS foam slabs, but my partner is worried about stability and long term durability.

1 Comment
2024/11/09
13:50 UTC

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Jurassic Park themed Mcdonald's

Converted from the Team Yankee World War 3 fast-food restaurant.

2 Comments
2024/11/09
07:09 UTC

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Mel the terrain tutor...

Hi guys, I'm not actually a member of this sub but I've done the odd bit of basic terrain stuff and have watched Mel's videos for a while now... I notice he had a bit of a comeback on youtube a couple of months ago but has now gone quiet again.

Given his health and what he's gone through, does anyone know if he's OK?

Any info is appreciated.

2 Comments
2024/11/09
01:09 UTC

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What adhesives can I use on foamex/epvc to use as terrain bases?

Hi,

I've bought some foamex to use to make terrain and base terrain with, im just struggling to glue pieces of it to plastic, wood etc. with a strong bond.

I've used PVA glue already and it works to glue foamex - foamex and foamex - foamcore but its not strong enough to hold walls to terrain bases for proper use, or plastic GW terrain down to foamex bases etc. Can I use super glue or is that dangerous on the pvc? i dont own a hot glue gun, and the only other ideas i can find on the internet are jbweld, OG gorilla glue or nasty smelly contact adhesive solvent based stuff, or expensive PVC special glue for pipes and fittings.

thanks for any suggestions!!

3 Comments
2024/11/09
00:03 UTC

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I though it would be best to ask someone here about this

I have made a model for a gauge pod for my car out of, "hard floral foam" I looked at the MSDS and it is made out of polyurethane. I'm looked to harden it as it will be used in my car and will be exposed to heat and sun. I was thinking of getting some polyurethane resin and dipping the model into it hoping it would seap into its pores. Just wondering if anyone has a better way or any suggestions.

9 Comments
2024/11/08
23:05 UTC

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What is your favorite way to base a mini?

1 Comment
2024/11/08
19:06 UTC

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Cleaning pinecones from bugs

Mi wife is intending to use some pine cones and barks for decoration.

I've read here about using the oven to clean these kind of things from unwanted life (lol). How much time and temperature is advised for that?

4 Comments
2024/11/08
17:42 UTC

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Any tips on making a cloud?

So I'm creating a cloud of dust for an encounter, where my players have to fight Ogremoch's bane, where this earth elemental spirit is showing up on our plane as a large cloud of dust that almost fills the room their characters are in.

Any tips on building clouds or similar items?

EDIT: Thank you all for the help provided so far!

7 Comments
2024/11/08
17:37 UTC

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Not sure if this is Terrain or Creature but I made another video ✨

33 Comments
2024/11/08
13:45 UTC

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