When I was making the Jailhouse I ended up with offcuts from the lollipop sticks I used, so I decided to turn them into picket fences. Simple stuff… I cut two lengths of balsa to secure the lollipop ends to, fixed that to some thick card (using another lillipop stick as a brace) and then [...]

It’s been a little while since I made any terrain and a small shoe box (from a pair of my Daughter’s shoes) inspired me to make this jailhouse. The box forms the basic structure and bit of packaging foam was used for the peaked roof. Lollipop sticks form the majority of the outside with some [...]

Here’s a quick video on making 15mm rural houses for southern Italy. I’m planning a Flames of War campaign based in the Italian campaign. Owen

As a small Thank You for hosting me for the day in Orlando I decided months ago that I’d try to make Clay a small gift – a battlefield in a box. We used it during the Scourge Bringer campaign. The idea was pretty simple. I knew whatever I brought over to him would have [...]

Here’s a quick video showing my terrain and game mat for doing Warmachine and Hordes demos. Owen

Building your own terrain is always easier than is first appears. This article will guide you through making a simple wood cabin suitable for Warmachine and Malifaux. You’ll need the following – Materials Balsa Wood (3mm thick x 10cm wide x 45cm length (approx)) Card (from a Cereal Packet will be fine) PVA glue Paints [...]

I’ve been using the same flat battle boards for the last 5 years, so I decided recently that it was time to build a slightly more contoured board. I didn’t want it to be flat, but I also didn’t want the terrain to be so specific that I’d only be able to use it rarely. [...]

What You’ll Need An old CD A small piece of card Some air-drying clay Some sand PVA Glue Flock Paint Black Spray Modelling Knife Making the Crater Score the CD using the modelling knife and then glue a small piece of card over the centre hole. Create a doughnut (or donut if you’re from the [...]

After seeing this excellent video on the Iron Kingdoms at War blog I decided I’d dig up a few supplies and make my own water tower. With ‘jacks being used in everyday labour in the IK setting I decided a store of coal would also be useful. The tube I used is wider than a [...]