Usually I cut some triangles from the bases of those trees to look like roots... it looks more realistic... Wonderful video! You do a great job in everything!
Oh it does Mel, it helps a great deal! This has always been something that has been in the back of my mind when playing on boards that had several terrain pieces with trees on them. In most cases, the trees all looked pristine, which looks great of course, but I was always thinking that trees on a battlefield would for the most part be blown to pieces, on fire, or burnt to a crisp. On average, I would think that only a few of those trees would actually look unscathed, and the rest would all have damage of some sort ranging anywhere from a few limbs being blown off to full stances of trees being burnt to a crisp with a myriad of craters all around them from artillery barrages. To date, I’ve never seen a muddy grassland type board have this kind of terrain theme. I’m sure someone somewhere has done it, but they would likely be in the minority I think. Hmmm... there’s a challenge for you Mel. You may have already done this, and I just haven’t seen the video yet, but it would be great to see you create a full set of scatter terrain that keeps with the theme/aesthetic I previously talked about. One that really gives the look and feel of a truly war torn battlefield. In addition to that you could do the same theme with ruined cities, or mountainous hills. Just an idea. I know a series of videos like that would be pretty popular for all us tabletop war gamers, including myself. 😉
Fantastic video, one thing I’m left wondering is how to make the ground look like it’s still smouldering. Like small cracks of molten earth in the centre of the burnt area, or some of the edges of the burnt grass that’s still burning.
Hmmm... Those pine trees seems much larger than the ones Woodland Scenics currently sells. I use the tallest (6 inches), and in my eyes they seem too small to be convincing in 28mm scale.
These could be great for dungeons and dragons where a fire breath scorched someone, just maybe add a body or break that first black tree in half and a foot print? Thank you so much for these great videos. I just finished making my Jungle Terrain so I'm ready to make something else :D
Hi Mel! I've bought some Woodland Scenics tree and this Hob-E-Tac sticky glue two months ago, and I confirm that can give incredible woods very easily. So, firstly, thanks Mel for this didactic video. Very useful. And, the most important for me, a big thanks for the hob-e-tac close-up, 'cause I've just realize that there is a brush on the hob-e-tac stick!!! (yep... I've bought three hob-e-tac glues... and the first and only I used since this day... is the only broken stick without brush !! - and that's a pain-in-the-a** to use without the brush!!). By luck, the others stick got their brush! ^_^ Anyway, I've got two questions : 1) I've used some Water+Glue on the finished woodland trees. Do you think it's useful or totally useless? 2) To be more useful to be store, I suggest to not glue the trees on their base (but to glue the tree base on the woodland base, of course). You can take off the trees during a game. Good or bad idea?
OMG when i saw you making those woodland scenics trees and it stuck to your finger it took me back to me making them and my cat Jax sitting on it and all the Terrainiacs comments in the live stream of "ive heard of a cat in a tree but never a tree in a cat", great video Mel, i plan on using this on a diorama, what brown would you use to take it off black, light or dark brown or wouldn't it matter?
I never knew I had to let the tacky glue turn clear. Is that the same rule with the stuff that comes with the trees? I really should read the little books that come in the box.
I bought some epvc to experiment on and I've watched a few of your videos on EPVC and the glues to work with, but I have a question. When you're using PVA to attatch the base flock etc, have you sanded the epvc board first (the flat area) or are you utting it straight onto the board as it is? ...
neet stuff ok me i ues well a liter or candail and do real scoching yes me ues fire ans some twigs as birnt logs but if have it the paint looks safer will see more
Didn't you want to make those jungle tree bases, or is that still coming? Btw, you're supposed to scorch the terrain, not your hand :D Keep it up, Mel!
You are the Bob Ross of terrain.
Tyson Fritz I don't know that he's got the hair for it mate.
There's a skit in that
Agreed C:-)
Smokey The Bear says "Only YOU can prevent painting the back of your hand." lol Nice little video Mel, thanx.
I should glove .... ;-)
Lol great vid mate..."Mel with his dodgy winking"! lol FAF! :D
The thing I love about this, is it tells a story with that terrain piece, which makes it super interesting!
The best pieces always tell stories
Awesome, something I've been slowly work on.
LOVE THIS! THANX FOR DOING THESE VIDEOS! REALLY HELPED A LOT W/ MY 1/35 SCALE DIORAMAS
What a scorcher 👍
Another awesome video Mel that's so much makes me want to start building more terrain again
Do it!
Great work mel never disappointing got to love the new fast facts
Cheers bud
Great tutorial Mel. I'm making Mordheim terrain at the moment so this is ideal. Thanks.
Win!
That looks really good, Mel!
Very well done! I will have a go at this too. Thanks for the inspiration
I'm definitely going to try this... Great idea. I'll be trying a little crushed tiny blackened twigs to spread over blackened ground.
Nice matey
Some very useful ideas for the post apoc board I'm currently making. Thanks.
looks real for sure
Usually I cut some triangles from the bases of those trees to look like roots... it looks more realistic...
Wonderful video! You do a great job in everything!
These scorched woods look awesome.
Cheers buddy
What another great tutorial. Thanks Mel. Loved it.
this looks brilliant
Thanks so much for another great video Mel.
hope it helps bud
Oh it does Mel, it helps a great deal! This has always been something that has been in the back of my mind when playing on boards that had several terrain pieces with trees on them. In most cases, the trees all looked pristine, which looks great of course, but I was always thinking that trees on a battlefield would for the most part be blown to pieces, on fire, or burnt to a crisp. On average, I would think that only a few of those trees would actually look unscathed, and the rest would all have damage of some sort ranging anywhere from a few limbs being blown off to full stances of trees being burnt to a crisp with a myriad of craters all around them from artillery barrages. To date, I’ve never seen a muddy grassland type board have this kind of terrain theme. I’m sure someone somewhere has done it, but they would likely be in the minority I think. Hmmm... there’s a challenge for you Mel. You may have already done this, and I just haven’t seen the video yet, but it would be great to see you create a full set of scatter terrain that keeps with the theme/aesthetic I previously talked about. One that really gives the look and feel of a truly war torn battlefield. In addition to that you could do the same theme with ruined cities, or mountainous hills. Just an idea. I know a series of videos like that would be pretty popular for all us tabletop war gamers, including myself. 😉
Seriously the best videos
These are outstanding perfect for hurtgen forrest battle
looks amazing Mel, must try make some of these at some point!
Cheers bud
That look's really good Mel
Awesome job
This one looks really nice! Thank you very much
Another great tutorial, thank you
Going to give this a go for sure!
Have fun!
that fast facts was awesome
Cheers bud, more to come!
Great video, Mel. Something 'simple' to try out. :-)
That is freakin' awesome, thank you! :)
Badass! I need to do this to some of my terrain!!
Do it bud!
Epic!
Great as usual
very good
This is awesome!
Good stuff mate
Great tutorial. I feel like maybe some yellows and light browns on the grass around the scorched area
would certainly add to it
Fantastic video, one thing I’m left wondering is how to make the ground look like it’s still smouldering. Like small cracks of molten earth in the centre of the burnt area, or some of the edges of the burnt grass that’s still burning.
I'd probably drybrush them with an orange mate and then with white mate
This is awesome.
Tip. For can spray. Steal some plastic gloves that often come free at gasstation.
I've got gloves, just keep forgetting to wear them lol
Love it!!!
Thanks
Hmmm... Those pine trees seems much larger than the ones Woodland Scenics currently sells. I use the tallest (6 inches), and in my eyes they seem too small to be convincing in 28mm scale.
These could be great for dungeons and dragons where a fire breath scorched someone, just maybe add a body or break that first black tree in half and a foot print? Thank you so much for these great videos. I just finished making my Jungle Terrain so I'm ready to make something else :D
Superbe!!!!
awesome :)
Hi Mel!
I've bought some Woodland Scenics tree and this Hob-E-Tac sticky glue two months ago, and I confirm that can give incredible woods very easily. So, firstly, thanks Mel for this didactic video. Very useful.
And, the most important for me, a big thanks for the hob-e-tac close-up, 'cause I've just realize that there is a brush on the hob-e-tac stick!!! (yep... I've bought three hob-e-tac glues... and the first and only I used since this day... is the only broken stick without brush !! - and that's a pain-in-the-a** to use without the brush!!). By luck, the others stick got their brush! ^_^
Anyway, I've got two questions :
1) I've used some Water+Glue on the finished woodland trees. Do you think it's useful or totally useless?
2) To be more useful to be store, I suggest to not glue the trees on their base (but to glue the tree base on the woodland base, of course). You can take off the trees during a game. Good or bad idea?
1. Defo useful mate 2. God idea, joins can be hidden with clump is it's an issue. :-)
Ah yes! very good point the clump to hide ^_^
Do some ww2 french town houses please!!!!!!!!!!
lol still waitingfor some bridge ideas Mel any chance?
On the list bud
OMG when i saw you making those woodland scenics trees and it stuck to your finger it took me back to me making them and my cat Jax sitting on it and all the Terrainiacs comments in the live stream of "ive heard of a cat in a tree but never a tree in a cat", great video Mel, i plan on using this on a diorama, what brown would you use to take it off black, light or dark brown or wouldn't it matter?
I remember that well bud, go for a dark brown ;-)
TheTerrainTutor thanks Mel
I never knew I had to let the tacky glue turn clear. Is that the same rule with the stuff that comes with the trees? I really should read the little books that come in the box.
Yep, stay tacky has to go clear first, spread it thin as nothing is gained from a thick application
Question, Mel. When you use EPVC what width do you tend to use for basing scatter pieces and scenery?
6mm mainly matey
Thanks a bunch my man!
I bought some epvc to experiment on and I've watched a few of your videos on EPVC and the glues to work with, but I have a question. When you're using PVA to attatch the base flock etc, have you sanded the epvc board first (the flat area) or are you utting it straight onto the board as it is? ...
Give it a smear of filler/spackle, grips great then mate
Hi Mel!
I've learned a lot I have uploaded a vid of my table.
I like to know what you think and what I can do to improove
i could use this for a 1/35th diorama.
neet stuff ok me i ues well a liter or candail and do real scoching yes me ues fire ans some twigs as birnt logs but if have it the paint looks safer will see more
Again a brilliant tutorial.
One question though.......How long have you had that news paper?
That was a headline from years ago.
March 2016, I was going to ask the same question!
May 2016! I bought several copies just for the studio
Didn't you want to make those jungle tree bases, or is that still coming? Btw, you're supposed to scorch the terrain, not your hand :D Keep it up, Mel!
Still on the cards, kinda got sidetracked with acrylic caulking mate
Got ya. I'll watch it, as usual.
blimey those facts were fast lol :)
Fastest facts in the west bud!
Can you do a tutorial on the gofer dance please
NO!
But good job
Did he say "Aim for the center mass" hmmmm.
Old habits ;-)
Can you use a brush where you used a can
Carefully!
Got a light?
what is that stuff just colored sand or what? the green?
sawdust
TheTerrainTutor and did you make that yourself or buy it that's pretty cool.
J want to make a volcano in deorama please make video how to make volcano
Mel. Need to hide the base of the trees with something?
NOT a criticism, a question.
a bit of filler would do it bud
Smell the terrain tutor! 🤣🤣 those auto generated subs
Your intro is to long