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Thanks, it sure adds to the excitement playing on a detailed board I havent weighted the board but I estimate it 6-7 kg. I have a plaster wall with hardboard behind so I put a thick sturdy ****** through and it holds the board without issues! But even a regular plaster wall with a plug would probably do but if in doubt I would use something designed for the task since I dont want the board with all its spikes falling down on me when im underneat

For the flocks I mostely used Gale Force 9s various flocks, those little round containers with various blends. I dont recall exactly which ones but a darker tone underneat and more vibrant ones on top. Like when painting highlights but with flock! I also might have used a little of Army Painters, and also I used some of my own DIY clump foilage which is just grinded up foam soaked in various tones of green to get some thicker moss like growths. When finished I mixed PVA and water, 50-50 or even closer to 25-75 to get it really thin and dabbed/painted it on. Be careful when dabbing it on and dont go over the same area twice as you will scrub off the flock when its become wet as it comes loose easily. It took a few coats (and several days as drying time was horrible!) but after 3-4 times it becomes very sturdy and no flock is scrubbing off! I used Vallejo Still Water. Its a clear fluid that comes in a bottle and can be mixed with paint or washes to give it some color if preferred. It does shrink a good amount when drying and requires several coats even for very thin areas, and deeper pockets will take 5-10 or even more depending on the depth.T o be honest, its only good for really thin and small applications and was kind of a pain to use here. Atm im planning a 40k table and if I will be applying water effects to it I will look into better options.

Thank you all for the kind words! It was a delight to build the board and the small area and superb terrain kit made it both simple and quick to do I hope ive inspired someone to do the same!

So there it is, the finished board! Just need to put a nail in the wall and I have myself a painting The frame came out decent but im gonna need to change or paint over the visible screws but Ill get around to that eventually, when it bothered me enough!

A dark brown oil finish might do the trick!

Hey fellas, I need some input. Im working on the frame and will sand it down and smooth it out tomorrow but im trying to figure out what color to go for? And right now Im even contemplating just putting some clear coat on it and leaving it wooden. If you have any thoughts about it please share with me, i was hoping on getting the frame completely finished this weekend!

I wont label the project as finished until ive gotten the frame fitted...But its more or less finished! All painting is done and the water effects finished and all thats left to do is give it another thin coat of varnish and then put the frame on it and hang it on the wall! I think the water came out convincing enough for a wargaming table, and while there is always something more one could add as details Im very happy with how it all came out! For being a relatively quick project I couldnt be happier Pics

Yeah, the still water is a pain as it shrinks and retracts quite a bit so ill have to give it several layers before it smooths out and covers properly. And in the little "wells" its even worse as ill have to add 2-3mm at a time until it finally reaches the top. Add too much and it dries with holes and gaps in it Still water from vallejo is readily available at my local store so I went with it, if I ever do water effects of this size again I will look into two-part clear epoxy as it seems much easier to work with and dries much better. Nontheless, Ive been applying layers when applicable and right now I think it might be only one or maybe two more until its done! Ive not kept track of what colors ive used TBH, but its almost exclusively GW paints and shades, and ive really gotten fond of their contrast paints. Its not magic but used at the right time it sure is a timesaver! Overall I THINK the base colors are roughly as follows: Stone: Space Wolves Grey Contrast, watered down, painted straight on top of the black/white zenithal primer. Boards: A light grey with agrax earthshade and drybrushed with ever lighter shades of brown. Wood: Wyldwood brown contrast paint, light brown and ushbanti bone drybrush. Metals: Leadbelcher, typhus corrotion, ryza rust. Hope it helps if there was anything in particular you were looking for!

Theres no turning back now! 😱 It will probably take at least two layers before the water is finished, and with a drying time upwards 24 hours I need to strengthen my patience... But I like the look and contrast it adds!

Figured id get some more pics up from the WIP as im sealing down the flock proper! Getting the water effect in the mail tomorrow so I best get down to the workshop and find a good frame for it soon because its not much left now

Heh, I dont know why but this never even occurred to me But of course, its a brilliant idea!

While waiting for my water effects to arrive Ive noticed the flocking and underscrubs on the board seem to not be fixed enough. Some of it comes off rather easy, and it feels as with usage it will shed more flocking than I will accept. I need to fix it more. Ive restrained from using any more watered down PVA, a superb method otherwise but it will get onto the ruins and leave marks. I could mask off everything else and go nuts with it but to make it easy I was planning on getting another can of spray on varnish and just soak the damn thing in it. Focusing on the ground, what spray gets onto the ruins wont leave anything noticable. But will this work? Anyone has experience with it?

Tnx everyone! So far im very happy with the result, the board looks good and the colors stand out without looking to cartooney. While waiting for the water effect to arrive, which might take some time with the holidays and such, ill put some weathering and blood details on it. Also gonna get a suitable frame for it when im back up and about at work.

In a completely apartment ruining event ive begun flocking the board. When dry much of it will come off making the green not so vibrant as it will start to show the autumn mix underneath. Then I will add some mud texture and some undergrowth and bushes as well as some mold/fungus on the ruins themselves before finally applying the water effect over certain areas. So this is far from finished but just a WIP pic edit: Oh, and blood of course! Gonna add lots of blood!

Thinking about it...I was gonna du flocking with soil and grass to give a bit of color, but looking at the board now I wonder if it wouldnt be better to do mud and water? Almost like a swamp or very worn down ground? ive worked a little with resin water effect previously and think i can pull it off. thoughts?