I just got these plan's emailed directly to me (Patreon so worth it) and this looks like a project I can actually do during this weekends snowstorm. "Village of the Johned".
Brilliant. Using skewers to hold them together is so much easier than magnets, and they'll work for the removable roof sections, too. I'm thinking of a variation on this, so I don't have to make molds or do any casting, but I'm totally doing bunch of buildings just like these in 10' and 20' sections. (Victorian Brownstone buildings are only 20' wide, so I could do a whole street to scale using 4" blocks? Oh yeah!!!)
Outstanding video, really love the versatility of the design, and the finished product looks great 🙂Your control of the knife when making the stone texture is really something else!🤯
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Are you still going to Italy this year? If so, when you look at medieval houses there, you will notice that they are smaller rather than larger. I think it has something to do with minimizing heat loss when doors open. And to make defense a lot easier for the homeowner/resident.
Love this video! I really enjoy all of your videos; however, these simple and short builds are amazing. Love the architectural detail you added to the builds, really add the realism. Looking forward to the next videos.
The main reason you caught bubbles in your silicone mold was your pouring technique. Instead of draping the silicone all over the model by moving your pour cup around while you pour, try pouring the silicone into one spot at the lowest point on the model. The silicone will rise up and push out all air, eliminating the bubbles as it rises.
Happy New year John and everyone..it's good to be back to watch your incredible work .Love your tutorials.people use your ideas here in the UK for model railways too yeyyyy
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT that D&D table you built a while back, inspired me to start picking up my game room “game.” I did a initiative window that I use during my game. I made it out of Foam with LEDs and plexiglass. There’s a RUclips short on my channel you should check it out. It’s pretty cool. thanks for all your inspiration! I really appreciate what you do for the community!
I'd love to see you take a stab at using popup book techniques to make foldable popup terrain. Tnen you could fold those things down to little booklets for storage.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT As someone who works with paper and popups, I've considered this, but for large maps and structures that require support to for characters to stand on, paper popups are cool but have drawbacks. They are a beast to engineer, and it probably wouldnt survive one evening, the larger you go the less strength they have, but by god would you get some oohs and aahs when you unfold a paper tavern, ruin, or ship. Often they have trouble laying flat, maybe using cardstock, pvc or cardboard as backing for the outer coverpages, using a tape hinge rather than a fold. You could create a floortile that resembles the rest of the floor, but it opens to reveal a portal, trap, monster, etc. Your floortiles could also change the floorplan.
Most common problem in many medieval villages this time of year? I know it's the renaissance, but I keep writing dark ages on my checks... Bang, zoom! New year, more old jokes FTW! 🥃🤘🏼
Wow! You always amaze with your details and careful planning. It really shows in the quality of your videos and builds. This technique isnt for me (I'm not in the market at the moment for making my own Hirst moulds, lol) but I always find techniques to use in other places. Those quick and dirty lights in the scrap foam can be easily used in more traditional foam houses as well! Anyways, great work as always. Lookimg forward to the rest of the series!
I really like the idea behind this but the final result oddly looks like those cheap ceramic x-mas village houses you can find everywhere during the holidays :S
Hey, love the videos as always! I know fantasy is your bread and butter, but I'd love to see your take on some historical Wild West terrain at some point in the future. There's a serious lack of youtube content out there for that genre and I feel like you'd have some really awesome ideas. Take care!
They look great and the process is great for mass building, but the door sizing is a little off. Looks like the doors would be like 10 ft tall. Shrinking them down to just the first level would be better. Or changing the arch to be decorative like a window.
The doors are on just the first level. Scale can be tough. Honestly when you think about it most everyone makes doors 1” wide to fit a grid and that would make a 5’ wide door. A true to scale building for tabletop gaming I think would surprise most people.
Thank you…. Garreco, makes of Merlin’s Magic is sending me some of their grey and black plaster to try out. Stay tuned. Tinting the plaster is a good idea. Thanks for sharing.
Local hardware store. If you can’t find it locally I have it listed also under my Amazon Affiliate tab on my website along with all my other crafting items in my studio at www.tabletopwitchcraft.com
Hi there tabletop witchcraft! I like how life-like your D&D dioramas look with the fine detail and all. Do you happen to have an email where i could reach you? I would love to get your expertise on a diorama myself of the fireplace from the haunting (1999) movie. That if which I'm currently working on thanks! 🙏💯🎨
The foam you're using is not readily available except in Europe. If you somehow got some it must have been very expensive. I dont listen to videos on RUclips only watch them so if you mentioned the reason for using this foam instead of what is really available in North America I am sorry. I think its better if you stick with materials that are available by normal means, if you are doing tutorials. My two cents, it makes the videos pointless if you cannot obtain the material to try them for yourself. Your vids are better than Black Magic Crafts, but that is my recommendation. Hopefully you take criticism better than Jeremy who loses his mind if someone points something out to him.
@ TabltopWhitchCRAFT oh sorry, for some reason, RUclips sent my comments to the wrong channel. I really like your channel. 🖌 I like seeing you talk more about the molds you made. 📐 Were they reusable?😃I like crafts.
I just got these plan's emailed directly to me (Patreon so worth it) and this looks like a project I can actually do during this weekends snowstorm. "Village of the Johned".
Right on!! Thank you for your support!!! I really appreciate it!
A tall thin pour clears out bubbles too. Great video.
Great tip, thank you. Check out my airship video… I had a pour from about 3 feet lol. It was a late night of crafting haha.
Another detailed, highly layered and fully modular craft. Thanks for all the practical and awesome project ideas!!
You got it. Thank you 💪
Brilliant. Using skewers to hold them together is so much easier than magnets, and they'll work for the removable roof sections, too. I'm thinking of a variation on this, so I don't have to make molds or do any casting, but I'm totally doing bunch of buildings just like these in 10' and 20' sections. (Victorian Brownstone buildings are only 20' wide, so I could do a whole street to scale using 4" blocks? Oh yeah!!!)
Thanks ! Your build sounds awesome!
Very cool technique, sensei. Talk to you soon. - Rick
Thanks Rick…. See you on Discord!
Thank you Rick! See you on Discord!
Outstanding video, really love the versatility of the design, and the finished product looks great 🙂Your control of the knife when making the stone texture is really something else!🤯
Thank you Holly ! Lots of practice... a few cuts along the way haha.
Fabulous tutorial! Very southern European too, which happens to be the look I’m after.
Thanks so much for sharing these amazing step by step vids.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Are you still going to Italy this year? If so, when you look at medieval houses there, you will notice that they are smaller rather than larger. I think it has something to do with minimizing heat loss when doors open. And to make defense a lot easier for the homeowner/resident.
You make everything look so easy! I love your creativity!
Thank you 😁
Not enough magnets to be a TTW video! Really awesome builds and the mold was a great idea
lol... like I said in the video.... I have plans for these in the future! Thanks Dustin.
Those lights add so much atmosphere! Nice!
Thank you :)
That is a cool way to do it. puts all the real work up front.
Yes it does... take your time at the beginning then reap the rewards!
Awesome job and great ideas, specifically for the chimney, the lighting and the sockets for double stacking!
Thank you!
It looks so much like the houses in Resident Evil 4 ❤✨ I love it 👏🏻👏🏻 Amazing work 👏🏻👏🏻
Right on!!! Thank you 🙏
Super cool! Cant wait for what's coming next!🔥
Thanks Max!
You make the most innovative stuff :) Looks great, very inventive.
Thank you !!
Love this video! I really enjoy all of your videos; however, these simple and short builds are amazing. Love the architectural detail you added to the builds, really add the realism. Looking forward to the next videos.
I really appreciate that Scott. I love the feedback!
The main reason you caught bubbles in your silicone mold was your pouring technique. Instead of draping the silicone all over the model by moving your pour cup around while you pour, try pouring the silicone into one spot at the lowest point on the model. The silicone will rise up and push out all air, eliminating the bubbles as it rises.
Thank you for sharing that!
Looks really good!!!! Love the versatility 😊😊😊
Thank you!!
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT you are welcome 🤗
Absolutely fabulous village you are amazing!
Thank you so much!
Happy New year John and everyone..it's good to be back to watch your incredible work .Love your tutorials.people use your ideas here in the UK for model railways too yeyyyy
Groovy buildings
Right on, thank you!
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT that D&D table you built a while back, inspired me to start picking up my game room “game.” I did a initiative window that I use during my game. I made it out of Foam with LEDs and plexiglass. There’s a RUclips short on my channel you should check it out. It’s pretty cool. thanks for all your inspiration! I really appreciate what you do for the community!
Awesome stuff really like the process also desk so clean
Thank you... and I try :)
I'd love to see you take a stab at using popup book techniques to make foldable popup terrain. Tnen you could fold those things down to little booklets for storage.
Cool idea!
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT As someone who works with paper and popups, I've considered this, but for large maps and structures that require support to for characters to stand on, paper popups are cool but have drawbacks. They are a beast to engineer, and it probably wouldnt survive one evening, the larger you go the less strength they have, but by god would you get some oohs and aahs when you unfold a paper tavern, ruin, or ship. Often they have trouble laying flat, maybe using cardstock, pvc or cardboard as backing for the outer coverpages, using a tape hinge rather than a fold. You could create a floortile that resembles the rest of the floor, but it opens to reveal a portal, trap, monster, etc. Your floortiles could also change the floorplan.
Happy new year to you John and many more subscribers and new vidéos !❤
Happy New Year to you as well!!! Thanks for the well wishes!
Wow love your detailed artistic ideas. Amazing!
Right on, thank you!
Most common problem in many medieval villages this time of year? I know it's the renaissance, but I keep writing dark ages on my checks...
Bang, zoom! New year, more old jokes FTW! 🥃🤘🏼
Love those dad jokes haha… New Year, same great comments lol
Wow! You always amaze with your details and careful planning. It really shows in the quality of your videos and builds. This technique isnt for me (I'm not in the market at the moment for making my own Hirst moulds, lol) but I always find techniques to use in other places. Those quick and dirty lights in the scrap foam can be easily used in more traditional foam houses as well! Anyways, great work as always. Lookimg forward to the rest of the series!
Right on Perry. I’m glad you found techniques helpful in the video. Makes me happy!
I really like the idea behind this but the final result oddly looks like those cheap ceramic x-mas village houses you can find everywhere during the holidays :S
Really cool.
Thank you!
Hey, love the videos as always! I know fantasy is your bread and butter, but I'd love to see your take on some historical Wild West terrain at some point in the future. There's a serious lack of youtube content out there for that genre and I feel like you'd have some really awesome ideas. Take care!
Cool idea…. I’ll think on it for sure. Thanks :)
Awesome work! ❤
Thank you!
They look great and the process is great for mass building, but the door sizing is a little off. Looks like the doors would be like 10 ft tall. Shrinking them down to just the first level would be better. Or changing the arch to be decorative like a window.
The doors are on just the first level. Scale can be tough. Honestly when you think about it most everyone makes doors 1” wide to fit a grid and that would make a 5’ wide door. A true to scale building for tabletop gaming I think would surprise most people.
Where would I buy a set like this??? Amazing
I don't do commissions, but you can follow the tutorial and make a bunch yourself! Commissions down the road... make sure to subscribe.
Great video. So cool to see masseproduktion like this. Have you experimented with colouring the plaster in case it chips?
Thank you…. Garreco, makes of Merlin’s Magic is sending me some of their grey and black plaster to try out. Stay tuned. Tinting the plaster is a good idea. Thanks for sharing.
Great video nice job ⚡️💥🔥
Thank you Jesse !
Where do you get the foam?
Local hardware store. If you can’t find it locally I have it listed also under my Amazon Affiliate tab on my website along with all my other crafting items in my studio at www.tabletopwitchcraft.com
To bad it's hard to find something like this made out of cardboard.
Tough media to get the right texture.
Hi there tabletop witchcraft! I like how life-like your D&D dioramas look with the fine detail and all. Do you happen to have an email where i could reach you? I would love to get your expertise on a diorama myself of the fireplace from the haunting (1999) movie. That if which I'm currently working on thanks! 🙏💯🎨
Thank you. You can reach me via my website at www.tabletopwitchcraft.com
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT Thanks!
Cool
Thank you!
from a production standpoint I'd challenge anyone to come up with a better method.
Right on 💪
I can make a larger village in two hours. This approach takes longer.
Use hot stamps and texture rollers on foam & voila!
Nice work tho.
The foam you're using is not readily available except in Europe. If you somehow got some it must have been very expensive. I dont listen to videos on RUclips only watch them so if you mentioned the reason for using this foam instead of what is really available in North America I am sorry. I think its better if you stick with materials that are available by normal means, if you are doing tutorials. My two cents, it makes the videos pointless if you cannot obtain the material to try them for yourself. Your vids are better than Black Magic Crafts, but that is my recommendation. Hopefully you take criticism better than Jeremy who loses his mind if someone points something out to him.
I hear you. Yes it’s Styrodur but you can certainly use regular pink XPS in its place. I’ll keep your recommendations in mind. Thanks for watching :)
@ TabltopWhitchCRAFT oh sorry, for some reason, RUclips sent my comments to the wrong channel. I really like your channel. 🖌 I like seeing you talk more about the molds you made. 📐 Were they reusable?😃I like crafts.
Thank you, and yea they are reusable!
@@TabletopWitchCRAFT 👍