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Tools used to create your own Wargame Terrain

By admin | Sep 10, 2008

Greetings,

Today, I'm going to talk about some of the basic tools you would need to start building your own terrain scenery.

The first tool needed is a foam cutter. This can be a simple battery operated one that can be found at most hobby shops and craft stores. The foam cutter is used to melt the insulation foam around your piece to produce a smooth yet realistic cut. They can be used for straight cuts or angled to make slopes on the base terrain piece. The foam cutter is also great for making cliff faces and rough cuts. Once you decide terrain building is something you will continue to do, you can invest in an electric foam cutter. They average about $35.00 - $45.00 but can save you time and money in the cost of batteries.

Tools Of The Wargame Terrain trade

Other tools you need are a good box cutter for cutting smaller pieces of foam from your main 4'x8' insulation board. You shoul also invest in a good exacto knife. Next, pallet knives are also a must for applying drywall compound over the foam.

Paint brushes ranging from 1 inch down to fine for wet brushing the base coats over the drywall to drybrushing the highlights. With paint brushes, you should also have a good variety of acrylic paints. Most used will be Black, White, Green, and Brown. I also use Blues and Yellows to add contrast and realism. Also invest in a package of 2 - 4 oz dixie cups and wooden stir sticks to mix and hold paints.

That pretty much all the tools you would need to start building your own wargame scenery pieces.