Make Modular RUBBER ROADS for Tabletop Gaming! Easy! Cheap!
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I finally found a way to make modular roads for tabletop gaming that sit flat, look good, are easy and cheap to make, and durable enough to take a bashing. Fantastic for all sorts of games like Dungeons and Dragons and Warhammer.
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This is the exact product I used:
www.homedepot.ca/product/multy-home-all-purpose-ribbed-recycled-rubber-3-mm-thickness-36-inch-x-custom-length-roll-runner/1001523620
Aaaaand I’m going to Home Depot again. Thanks for that 😂
USA doesn't carry rubber like that one only vinyl or polyester :(
@@msolace580 yup 🫠
I have no homedepot in the UK 🥹
That's a holy grail of mine, right there. Thank you, sir.
I'm loving the recent more "back to the roots" style BMC videos.
Same!!
Yep
Me too!!!
I agree and Jeremy seems more enthusiastic too
Yup
This project just went to the top of my list of projects. So far I have made your dungeon tiles, tents, blood monster mini, and have taken so much inspiration from you. Thanks for all you do.
Amazing! Would also make for great modular caves. Man, you could even use a bigger piece to create a full size battlemat that you can roll up. You got the juices flowin' here, bud!
Yup! That’s why I bought a big piece! Lots of potential.
@Black Magic Craft can the mats be used to create battle mats or smaller scenes?
Yes!
@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial This concept is where the rubber meets the road!
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...Yeah, I'll just go stand in the corner and think about what I've done.
(last sentence) That's an extreme response, t.
This may be as iconic of a video and contribution as the dungeon tiles from years ago. Roads, rivers, ponds, craters…man the possibilities are staggering. Good stuff, man!
i was just gonna start cutting cardboard to make the old GW style roads when this popped up. this is great!
Just say no to cardboard roads
You’re a genius. It’s been years since you personally got me into crafting and then into mini painting, and I can’t believe that somehow you continue to deliver amazing content that is funny, useful, beginner-friendly, accessible anywhere, and you make all the mistakes and explain your reasoning along the way. As an engineer that loves doing art and hobbying, I appreciate SO MUCH your thought process as you do your crafting. Please never quit, and I can’t wait to get a hold of Idols of Torment to get crafting and playing!
Agreed
I used that before, it was car mats with furrows, I used them for ploughed fields, never thought of doing roads, great idea.
Just posted that thought. Great minds and all that
Thought the same. Great idea.
To see the culmination of years of trail and error is amazing. The joy in your eyes when you have these successes is great!
Awesome!
Missed an opportunity to say "This is where the rubber meets the road" though.
Underrated comment of the year nomination
Oh man, not just roads, but you could make rivers out of this too!
Good looking out. Yes!
1:07 "Gotta have some hmph! Some meat to them!"
Quote of the year so far.
I'm going to use this to make bases for my clusters of trees. I like the trees being movable to move models in and out of the woods but to still have the clear line of where the section of woods/difficult terrain begins and ends.
“You don’t want to have big-long-flat-stiff pieces of road that you have to store…”
Was this a personal attack? Because it sure feels like it. 🤣 They look nice, but I loathe my big-long-flat-stiff pieces of road. Love this project.
I bet you could also make modular rivers and creeks using the same method. This video gives me a few new ideas that I would never have considered. Thank you for always coming up with some amazing ideas.
Absolutely! Probably not for a slow and still river, but you could make some really cool rapids using clear caulking.
Dude! Don't settle down. This is a GAMECHANGER!!!
I literally squealed in excitement for this!!! I've been pondering how to make a modular road with caulking for years. Yours is exactly what I envisioned. Well done Jeremy :)
I agree this issue has been killing me for years. Many a failed attempt.
Nice to see a hobby video that seems very straight forward and honest when it comes to the cost, materials and steps needed. So many of these aren’t.
Amazing craftwork, once again. Also, kudos for the use of "Forbidden Peanut Butter" in the narrative.
I just love how hard you try to hide how giddy you are with this, and failing at it :D
This video is equivalent to a chefs' egg test. Chefs' kiss my man!
This is a breakthrough in terrain crafting! I can't wait to try this out!
If any Australians are watching, you can get a roll of insertion rubber by moroday which is 1.5mm thick, 200mm width and 2m length roll from bunnings for 18 dollars. I then just used Polyfilla coloured gap filler from bunnings also. They both worked a treat.
Approachable, affordable, and adaptable. This is the kind of video I want to see when I click on your videos Jeremy, this one is a winner in my book. Thanks
Love this idea! I was shying away from making roads for the same reasons, now I'm gonna make some next weekend! This would even work for Dungeons and keep my light weight flimsy foam tiles from moving all around.
These look *fantastic*, and have me wondering about streams, creeks, and other things to complicate movement.
I just forwarded a link to this video to all my historical wargaming buddies. They have been casting covetous eyes upon my Battlefield Terrain Concept dirt roads and I needed to distract them!
Brilliant idea.
I love that you're spreading the love of hardware supply hobby techniques. lately I've been trying out expanding foam as a base for hill terrain to mixed results.
That’s awesome! And as other allready said it: please make a river next!
Mighty clever! You could even leave the grip lines, paint it brown, then do a darker wash to simulate a "corduroy road." Great tip, thanks!
Genius idea! I applaud you on these roads. I'm going to use this process for Bolt Action. Thanks!
The lines showing through on the matt on the finished road reminds me of the little bumps you get on dirt roads after its rained
Oh man. Flexible modular roads? This is gonna make Gaslands SING!
You just made about several thousands of Gaslands players extremely happy. I can see a boatload of uses for this technique.
Holy poop. You just solved my cobbled town streets project. The warlock tile stuff is ri-donk-ulous now, and I already own the 'greenstuff world' rolling pin deally. DEAD simple. Thank you! - long time lurker
The table itself can be the road, make the landscape an overlay with the road section cut out so the table shows through. This combination also gives the road the illusion of natural compressed furrows.
There is a material that is less expensive and more readily available and just a little bit thinner without those rolling ridges, but still works great. Shower tub liner PVC 40 mils. Also I couldn't find Jeremy's material at my local hardware stores including Home Depot. Glad I didn't find it, because what I found is a better replacement.
TOPTIP, if you have problems with them curling, just store them rolled with the texture out for a while! it'll clear right up! Same thing works great for playmats!
You deserve some kind of medal.
Embed thin magnets in them and place sheet metal under your play mat for extra immovablity
Jeremy! I have been waiting for this for 8 years..... Finally!
Wow. Super impressive! Add this to your easy beginner builds. Very accessible!
Mmm. Forbidden peanut butter.
I was unaware that roads were an issue but now I can see why they were. Great remedy.
I want to see some rivers versions of these
5:55 I can't stop being hungry now xD
Looking fantastic and rugged! Suggestion for version 2.0, or just a neat variation: Rubber latex! RD-407 by monster Makers for a liquid, and/or Mold Builder for a thick application.
With either of those, you'd get the same practical properties as your rubber mats, but your edges would be more organic and taper more subtly, the latex itself can be tinted, and you'd be sure of never suffering from delamination. You'd have even more control of the thickness of each piece, including variations from super thin (extra flex there) and thick(extra weight). As for painting over it: just tint the same latex with either pigments or acrylic paint. This way, the paint bonds with the latex, they don't crack or peel off. To dilute, always use distilled water to avoid the premature coagulation that some tap water creates. Application: on a non-stick surface with your road design drawn on (or under if it's transparent), pour your liquid latex and move it around with a stick or painting knife until you have your shape. When it's dry, repeat if you need more thickness / texture. The Mold Builder's thickness is your friend here. Add rocks and sand when things are still malleable, just like you did here. Same as for paper mache, I always use a fan at lowest speed to ensure air flow to speed up drying.
I've made warts for a dragon puppet by pouring some liquid latex over a scrap piece of polyfoam (upholstery foam), and left it to dry. The edges were perfect. And once dry, it was easy to peel off and glue (contact cement) to a polar fleece puppet's face. I can imagine this approach working real well for a puddle of potion or acid. Think fake vomit prop!
To ensure proper permanent bonding between latex applications, it's often recommended to add within 24 hours of each layer. But I've repainted older pieces (years old) with new latex and never got any such problems as long as I cleaned the old latex thoroughly with dish soap and water, and dried it fully before painting.
I base my suggestion on my experience working with such latexes for making masks, puppets and props for Theatre.
Enemies of latex:
UV rays: Yes, you can use the sets outdoors for an event, and every time, it will reduce the lifespan a bit. Just make sure not to store or display in sunlight, just store in the dark, you'll easily get 20 years of working life. 25 seems to be the peak lifespan according to some FX artists, but it really depends on usage and storage conditions.
Sugar: Major no-no. It eats away at latex like acid, but slowly enough we don't notice at first.
Human sweat and oils: they also attack the latex. Over time, it gets sticky, then it falls apart. Just don't wear the stuff during workouts!
The weaknesses are negligible when one considers the advantages of rubber latex: nearly indestructible because it stretches and resists impacts, lays really flat too.
I’m glad you have the time to mess with all this stuff to make our lives easier. Thanks
That’s what I’m here for
I love how excited and proud Jeremy is at the beginning. This is an absolute genius idea and this dude is right to be proud about it. Game changing
We’ve all been there, glad you figured it out so I can don’t have to deal with the headache. Props!
I am sold on this. Will be trying this method when it stops raining outside....... Great video!
I've needed more roads for the longest time but never found any terrain videos that I liked. All of them had the problems that you describe, curling being my most hated flaw. I saw that material at Lowes a few months ago and thought it would make decent roads. But I'm no terrain maker and had no idea how to implement it. Sir you are a genius and a hero. Thank you so much for the great content!
There was a firm few years back selling latex roads, and rivers sections.
This seems like a solid solution to a common Gasland problem.
Dude I started watching craft videos to try and figure this out. You are a craft god! Thank you sir!
So cool!
You are a genius. I love the way you researched the products you used. I work in the hardware /paint /craft section of a big box store. The stuff I learn from your videos allow me the be smarter with my recomendations to my customers. You would be surprised by how much crafting / technique knowledge works for good customer service.
Nicely done!
Great idea!
Regarding wheel paths. One word: wagons.
One more word….horses. Think you misunderstood what I said.
These turned out great! I would be interested in seeing other road types like cobblestone, brick and modern paved roads too.
@Keenan Boscoe Mel has used the texture roller with caulk before; that would absolutely work and be the best way.
Amazing !!
Epic! Love them!
For quick and easy application of caulk, use ringed foam sponge or a folded wash cloth. Almost any practice and gloves stop being really necessary.
Thats really cool!
This video brings me back to why I first joined your channel. Awesome idea! OMW to Home Depot! Thanks.
Man this is so incredibly helpful. I will be attempting this for sure!
Very cool project! Love it
I could see embedding magnets into this at different points. It would make rugged bases for forests with magnetized trees and rocks.
Finally!! So good!! Thanks for sharing!
I'll be making these soon! Thanks BMC
Awesome stuff man. Keep up the awesome stuff
just awesome! You amazement is really shining through with this build!
This is absolutely brilliant!
Man this is awesome! It's exactly what I was looking for!
really cool!
OH! That is fantastic work. Love it!
Headed to home depot after work. 11/10 would rubber floor liner again and again.
this is awesome!
Brilliant!
Huge thank you on this tut! I'm just getting into Gaslands and want to make modular enviro pieces, and this just hopped up in order on my to-do list! Super cool!
Excellent!
Super nice!
Thanks for the idea and sharing it. Well done.
Looks amazing!
Just what I needed!
Freakin' Fantastic!
Absolutely love these. Gonna hit the store and get what i need for these bad boys
These look really great!
Excellent idea. Thanks for sharing.
that's awesome!
Brilliant! Good job
Sweet! New project for my Tabletop RPG! Thanks, J!
Cool! Going to make these.
Okay, that is really freaking cool, and crafty as heck.
I can’t wait to try this. Awesome idea.
Another great build, you are on a roll!
These look fantastic. I may need to swing by The Home Depot this afternoon.
Those are fantastic! I need to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!
nice work man, the pieces look great
Brilliant! Thanks!!