I have watched this series, concerning your ruined buildings. I do 1:18 scale photography, and I can see myself upscaling this to suit my needs. I am very impressed. Thank you.
Glad to see the tutorials getting back to how they used to be, here's hoping that 2016 will be better for you than 2015 Mel, God knows that you deserve it!
Nice tutorial, Mel. Like David Martin I have used natural sponges for more years than I care to remember. Great for marbling, base coating for wood graining and, as my good lady has just said, fab for removing makeup!
natural sponges are far better for paint effects than man made. used to use them in my decorating days from time to time. help in making wonderful marble effects Mel.
Did you get the £20 i sent on paypal before christmas? It probably showed under my brothers name Shaun Boothroyd. Not fishing for thanks, just want to know it got to you. Keep up the great work.
+Bill D. in Iowa I was bud, I'm allowed short blasts while she's studying, generally I judge it by how long it take for her to throw something it me ;-)
Congratulations to the airbrush in your toolbox! I wonder how you will be able to keep the use subtle! As your way of building is super cheap and affordable, an airbrush would increase the cost of building terrain ^^ you will soon discover how quick and easy an airbrush will be!
+Morten Albertsen (Mineraleater) I'm a long way from being experienced enough to be doing tutorials on airbrushing terrain, so in the meantime, I'll just be helping me speed up basecoating etc bud
TheTerrainTutor i am not saying that you will make airbrush tutorials, but as it boosts the progress speed and the quality by a magnitude. Stay true to your style ;)
The Naught Corner really has a TV studio look to it these days and the new camera isn't leaving you struggling to find focus on close ups. Very professional... but not too professional. I've got a bunch of Frostgrave ruins to paint, so it looks like I'll be getting some natural sponge. Thanks for another great tutorial.
Trying to keep the balance mate, hopefully I'll be able to fine tune the balance between professional terrain artisan and general nutter ;-) You'll love a project I've got coming up mate ;-)
Mel first can I say what a absolute legend you are! Terrain King, I'm loving all your videos it's totally inspiring. Any way, I'm building my first game board for 40K and then the new Star Wars miniature game. I've always use shop bought maps etc but I want something special. So I'm building a dessert/sandy rocky arid type map and I've got some nice cheap mdf ruined church's buildings etc. I'm planing on stippling with filler to get texture then adding rubble etc but I'm in need of advice for the paint scheme?? Can you recommend some colour for me to use as I don't think grey will fit in with the sandstone type buildings. Thanks bud. 😀
Hi Mel. Great tutorial. I am just starting with miniature buildings. I am building a village house and want it to be white and weathered walls with briks coming out at some places. Do I put white paint first and foremost then follow up with grey tones in over brush and dry brush or other way around. Thanks in advance.
+Dave Hughes Oh, I see! Very cool build - I'm a bit sorry that I can't buy it though. I haven't got neither the time or the skill to attempt that kind of build myself. Thanks for answering!
1. I don't quite get it. you painted with cream-coloured filler on black foam board, and got a really pretty gray weathered concrete look. You also covered it with loads of rubble that looks realistic - because it is real rubble, if only very small. No I expected you to seal it and call it finished. Instead, you went ahead and painted it all gray. Now it has the colour of new concrete, not concrete that's been around the corner. Also, it now looks like you built the whole thing from packing Styrofoam. Or paper-mache. Or even plastic. Why do it all, then? 2. Also, you put the steel rebar (rather, guitar string) in the floor/ceilings, but the walls, presumably, are supposed to be cast concreate (in a mold) - reinforced concrete. So, in the very least, in all the blown-up holes there should be some rebar sticking out...
1. Because I might want to theme it with other pieces that aren't naturally concrete coloured mate 2. It's about showing the techniques, it's down to the viewers to decide how far they want to go applying them
"It's a really quick and easy technique to do." - Then commences with a 14 minute video somehow. I seriously love your work and projects but these tutorials could benefit from some judicious editing.
I have watched this series, concerning your ruined buildings. I do 1:18 scale photography, and I can see myself upscaling this to suit my needs. I am very impressed. Thank you.
Hope it helps buddy
Glad to see the tutorials getting back to how they used to be, here's hoping that 2016 will be better for you than 2015 Mel, God knows that you deserve it!
+bibbly1234 It's good to be back bud :-)
Nice tutorial, Mel. Like David Martin I have used natural sponges for more years than I care to remember. Great for marbling, base coating for wood graining and, as my good lady has just said, fab for removing makeup!
+Elric Kinslayer Don't let the wife know that, she'll nick my sponges! ;-)
Good to see you back in action!
I agree
Nice video Mel - great to see the effect build up later after layer. Thanks for sharing.
Alright, Mel's back! Good times ahead :)
+Anthony Paoli (MasakiSays) Hell yeah bud
Nice one Mel. Looking forward to the weathering!
+Brad Davidson Cheers buddy :-)
Nice tutorial Mel
+IDICBeer Thanks matey
natural sponges are far better for paint effects than man made. used to use them in my decorating days from time to time. help in making wonderful marble effects Mel.
+David Martin Oh, I like the idea of marble effects, I'll need to look into that bud ;-)
So good to see you where you belong again, keep up the great work mate.
+jjab99 It's damn good to be back in the saddle mate
Excellent work! I always learn something from you. I am impressed with how you take simple stippling and really bring out the detail in the work.
+John Kelley The simple tips are always the best mate ;-)
So true
Can't wait for the next step!
+Republiken Working on it now bud :-)
Another cracking video ...
Great! That's what I want to see! :) The concrete texture came out very well.
+DerMartexus Quite chuffed with it myself for a quickie bud
:)
Great to see you back on track.
+Matthew Boothroyd It's good to be back on track mate
Did you get the £20 i sent on paypal before christmas? It probably showed under my brothers name Shaun Boothroyd. Not fishing for thanks, just want to know it got to you. Keep up the great work.
Matthew Boothroyd
I did bud, still working through that thank you list lol, but as I've got you, thank you bud
lol. no worries at all. thank you
Looks like you're havin' a blast man. Keep up the good work. How Kez gets any studying done with you and that hairdryer is beyond me. lol
+Bill D. in Iowa I was bud, I'm allowed short blasts while she's studying, generally I judge it by how long it take for her to throw something it me ;-)
LOL! I bet she's a good shot too. ;-)
Bill D. in Iowa
She is ;-)
Congratulations to the airbrush in your toolbox! I wonder how you will be able to keep the use subtle! As your way of building is super cheap and affordable, an airbrush would increase the cost of building terrain ^^
you will soon discover how quick and easy an airbrush will be!
+Morten Albertsen (Mineraleater) I'm a long way from being experienced enough to be doing tutorials on airbrushing terrain, so in the meantime, I'll just be helping me speed up basecoating etc bud
TheTerrainTutor i am not saying that you will make airbrush tutorials, but as it boosts the progress speed and the quality by a magnitude. Stay true to your style ;)
The Naught Corner really has a TV studio look to it these days and the new camera isn't leaving you struggling to find focus on close ups. Very professional... but not too professional.
I've got a bunch of Frostgrave ruins to paint, so it looks like I'll be getting some natural sponge.
Thanks for another great tutorial.
Trying to keep the balance mate, hopefully I'll be able to fine tune the balance between professional terrain artisan and general nutter ;-)
You'll love a project I've got coming up mate ;-)
Good to see you back :)
+ptonpc It's good to be back bud
Nice one Mel 👍🏻
+Grawlys Lair Cheers bud
another good one :-) easy intructions to follow
+mongonala Glad it helped bud
Awesome!
+martin spinosa Cheers bud
Mel first can I say what a absolute legend you are! Terrain King, I'm loving all your videos it's totally inspiring. Any way, I'm building my first game board for 40K and then the new Star Wars miniature game. I've always use shop bought maps etc but I want something special. So I'm building a dessert/sandy rocky arid type map and I've got some nice cheap mdf ruined church's buildings etc. I'm planing on stippling with filler to get texture then adding rubble etc but I'm in need of advice for the paint scheme?? Can you recommend some colour for me to use as I don't think grey will fit in with the sandstone type buildings. Thanks bud. 😀
Ochre mixed with dark browns and creams mate, you'll love it
TheTerrainTutor ideal, thank you will give it a go. 👍🏻
Hi Mel. Great tutorial. I am just starting with miniature buildings. I am building a village house and want it to be white and weathered walls with briks coming out at some places. Do I put white paint first and foremost then follow up with grey tones in over brush and dry brush or other way around. Thanks in advance.
looking good. good tutorial. :-)
+War Forge Cheers bud
Great video mate and looking forward to the weathering one :) What's the D-Day stuff you are working on, sounds interesting!
+Dave Hughes All shall be clear soon mate ;-)
+TheTerrainTutor Ooh teasing now! lol Looking forward to whatever it is mate but D-Day stuff is always interesting.
I've been working through all your tutorials and there great, how did you get the bullet holes was it just punching holes in the sides
battle damage vid in the foamboard playlist buddy ;-)
Thanks this will add that bit more depth into my build, also I will make a point in sharing your channel with my fellow wargamers :-)
Very nice technique! I shall have to try it when I get the chance. What building is that btw?
+Jesper Wallin It's a scratch build one he shows how to build in his foamboard series, check it out it's really good :)
+Dave Hughes Oh, I see! Very cool build - I'm a bit sorry that I can't buy it though. I haven't got neither the time or the skill to attempt that kind of build myself.
Thanks for answering!
Great video. Keep the lids on your paint though.
Sorry maybe I misunderstood but did you say you put emulsion through your airbrush?!
+Mark Rowlands Litres of the stuff, checkout next weeks vid ;-)
+TheTerrainTutor Mental! Can't wait. Makes me consider digging out the old badger 250 and do the same.
the model builder use this technique to put rust on tank, airplane and giant robot.
+Calvin Zero Stippling has so many uses, it's great for pond water as well!
He reminds me of the art attack guy for some reason
+Wondows XD meme You're not the first to say that bud
I thought the sponge was a chicken haha
That'd be an interesting technique lol
WWWWAAAHHH YOU KILED SPUGGE BOB had be dun like em looking good now do a bat rep see how play ;;;;;]]]]
+redgreen09 I didn't know you could kill sponge bod lol
1. I don't quite get it. you painted with cream-coloured filler on black foam board, and got a really pretty gray weathered concrete look. You also covered it with loads of rubble that looks realistic - because it is real rubble, if only very small. No I expected you to seal it and call it finished. Instead, you went ahead and painted it all gray. Now it has the colour of new concrete, not concrete that's been around the corner. Also, it now looks like you built the whole thing from packing Styrofoam. Or paper-mache. Or even plastic. Why do it all, then?
2. Also, you put the steel rebar (rather, guitar string) in the floor/ceilings, but the walls, presumably, are supposed to be cast concreate (in a mold) - reinforced concrete. So, in the very least, in all the blown-up holes there should be some rebar sticking out...
1. Because I might want to theme it with other pieces that aren't naturally concrete coloured mate
2. It's about showing the techniques, it's down to the viewers to decide how far they want to go applying them
"It's a really quick and easy technique to do." - Then commences with a 14 minute video somehow.
I seriously love your work and projects but these tutorials could benefit from some judicious editing.
Technique be quick to do, teaching not so quick to do! ;-D