Huge wargaming table in 48 hours?

Roman Ruins STL files: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...

In this video, we challenge ourselves to make a double wargaming table in one weekend! Both boards are equipped with custom-created 3D printable files: "Roman Ruins" (link to STL files below), one 3D Colosseum, and a 3D Roman Temple. They also connect to each other seamlessly for a giant wargame. We mainly play Saga on it, but it can be used for various other wargames.

In this build, we've mainly used products from the Geek Gaming Scenics range, and in this tutorial, we take you step-by-step through the process of how to use them effectively. Also, we make sure to check out this video for tips and shortcuts on how to create homemade trees, a board base (made from a canvas) for your 3D game board, or how to cover up 3D print lines when printing with a PLA printer.

Products used ##

3D Files #
Roman Ruins STL files: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...

Geek Gaming Scenics / Base Ready Products #
Base Ready Arid Grasslands – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Base Ready Arid Earth – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Base Ready Wasteland Soil – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Base Ready Coarse Rubble – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Base Ready Desert Sand And Stone – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Fallen Rocks – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
4mm Dead Grass Static Grass – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Dead Tuft – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Lichen – Reindeer Moss Brown – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Tree Canopy Foliage Sheets – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Green Blend Foam Scatter – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Light Green Foam Scatter – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...

Glues & Adhesives #
High Grade PVA Glue – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Matt Sealant Spray – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Modelling Compound 1kg – GGS: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Gloopy PLA Glue
Kangaroo Superglue: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...

Tile grout #
Soil Brown Tile Grout – NLBG: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Oasis Beige Tile Grout – NLBG: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...

Paints #
Crafters Choice - Burnt Umber Paint: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Crafters Choice - Yellow Ocre Paint: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Crafters Choice - Mars Orange: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...
Seraphim Sepia – Citadel Shade: https://nextlevelboardgaming.com/prod...

Timestamps ##

0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Start of the tutorial
1:16 - Glue 3D printed Colosseum
1:46 - Cover-up 3D print lines with tile grout texture
3:15 - Using canvas frame for the base of the boards
4:32 - Glue 3D printed Temple with PLA adhesive Gloopy
10:30 - Creating foam tiles
11:06 - Cutting out rough foam shapes (Styrodur) for the boards
11:39 - Cover-up 3D print lines with tile grout texture
14:06 - Blending in rock mold with modelling compound
15:55 - Attaching temple base to board
17:29 - Shading, dry brushing 3D models
18:05 - Painting rock molds
19:59 - A base layer of tile grout to create texture and strength
20:42 - Applying Base Ready Products by Geek Gaming Scenics
22:00 - Applying static grass
23:13 - Creating rubble for the temple
27:00 - Attaching the Colosseum to the board
30:39 - Applying some scenery details like vines and tufts
32:15 - Creating custom trees
34:30 - Creating a statue
35:03 - The end result