Build a T’au base! Scratch Build Realistic Sci Fi Terrain for Warhammer 40k and Star Wars Legion

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[@andeluvianspeeddemon4528]

Absolutely love your channel. No fancy 3d printers and 100 dollars worth of official Citadel bits, just good old terraincrafting from random trash and crafting materials.

[@nickschuh1080]

that balcony would be perfect for an argument about who is so in love with whom

[@skywardsoul1178]

Imperial Fist vs Iron Warrior anyone? (Bit Monty Python-y)

[@kal6351]

Good job. I have to confess, I'm jealous of your dollar store. It looks 20x better than anything around my neighborhood.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

There are a lot of bad ones near me. This one isn't that close but I found it recently and its really good!

[@yameshraberts3652]

yeahhhh, that's an A+ dollar store.

[@joelmonarrez6798]

Sometimes there are "mom & pop" dollar stores that aren't the major dollar store chains; they often look like this. Overcrowded aisles and dusty product.

[@richardbradley2335]

Holy crap....i was going to say exactly the same thing

[@dlvnmedia]

No one mentioning that Jazza has a Warhammer channel here on KZbin? Tabletop Time is its name and he’ll yeah Jazza is hella infectious with his happiness and general good guy ness

[@euansmith3699]

Chopped in half, that little Frisbee would make a great Star Wars style power generator. I really like the balcony inside the takeaway tray; that's a cool way of added some thickness and stability to the plastic.

[@starholedesigns]

I'm picking some up to try it.

[@StudsonStudio]

I was getting a little worried when you only went in for the nine good luck touches. Such a sigh of relief when you came back for the remaining three touches. 😌

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Certain protocols must be observed lol

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Pretty sure that's from a Hagen AquaClear Filter. Looks about the right size for 30-55 gallon tanks. Total Classic. Also nice terrain broski!

[@KnarbMakes]

Coming in hot with the fish lore! Still waiting for another fishing video 😃😃😃

[@nightfire734]

Ah yes I forgot we have a resident miniature AND fish hobbyist.

[@scottbeale1825]

"Time to smooth out my dome" Is that a euphemism?

[@FrankyDCrafter]

This style is really refreshing. Glad to see you adding to it.

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thanks Franky!! Im enjoying branching out in all these new directions

[@jefferymartens6303]

I love Thursdays on KZbin

[@Thoron_of_Neto]

When you basecoated, this project took on a beautiful sci-fi city aesthetician. Then you 40k'd it up and reminded us that the most consistent thing in the 40k universe, is dirt lol. I LOVE this, and I love how you just picked and pulled all the parts from random stuff. Excellent work!

[@maxdelaserna9540]

What a elaborate excuse for starting to paint your tau. Great job

[@theQiwiMan]

The- "......................... 10, 11, 12!" - part had me literally laughing out loud! :-D Love your work!

[@MSPaints]

You're a hobby machine, mate. It's incredible how fast you're doing such high quality stuff. Big love!

[@Malganis85]

The fact you do xenos terrain is amazing, Eric. You're the real MVP.

[@FamineStudios]

“.......ten, eleven, twelve!” 😂😂😂 Got me with that one!

[@SnoddiesHobbies]

Love to watch you repurpose all the found objects!

[@vaughanb1963]

Damm dude you're spoiling us lately

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

You guys deserve it!!!

[@rolsonDotcom]

This is like ASMR for hobbyists.

[@hyperbene7711]

You're a wild man! At first I thought, Oh good, he got a wire foamcutter, no more cutting his fingers with his exacto knife ... And then you unplugged the glue gun by pulling on the cord, not the plug [eye roll here]. Love the build; stay safe!

[@j453]

It has a very VERY star wars look. I like it

[@AndyMecha]

Making stuff up as you go. It's pretty much how I approach all my builds. 😎

[@Will_Forge]

"If you need to work on your drawing skills... like I need to, then you might enjoy today's sponsor." forced a chuckle out of me. lol

[@negotiableaffections]

Another masterpiece Eric. It reminds me [ I'm 60 btw] of a competition I entered at school, back in ..er crikey! about 1973. It was a 'future' landscape like this a little. Well, it owed its existence to a pile of containers etc. Poor paint job, poor glue [back then] but I got a runner up prize, if only I'd known about washes and dry-brushing...

[@samanthaadams619]

That is a work of art! I can easily imagine that as a sci fi movie prop!

[@Lamefoureyes]

This came at the perfect time, I'm going to make some tau terrain before my friend gets to face off against my hive fleet! It will be his reckoning!

[@KimHarderFog]

Fits perfectly into Star Wars - great job!

[@operaghost21]

Never see enough Tau terrain. Fantastic!

[@christianstraubhaar339]

Love everything about this build. The open scifi theme that works for so many different games, the simple materials making such great shapes, the simple little additions like paneling that add so much, and the streaky grimy paint scheme.

[@kirkgeier417]

haha the looming face at the end A classic shot

[@revenantworkshop175]

This is a great build. Love the balcony! Also....I think I need to start using gesso!

[@mxkinist]

i love how you can turn any bit of random garbage laying around into a breathtaking work of art

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thanks jman

[@HobbyDad251]

This would be great for Beyond the Gates of Antares too. Nice build!

[@Mycarsthoughts]

I'm leaving a comment to help feed the algorithm.

[@Jestunes]

First of all, love what you're doing. I did want to pass on some knowledge I learned from cosplay creators who make armor out of foam of different thicknesses. When cutting foam use a very sharp long blade that is about 3/4 to 1" wide utility knife, and the most important part is buy a grinding stone. A stone that is double sided fine grit and finer grit measuring 6x2x1" high is what I use but you can use anything that is as big as your blade. Every time you cut a piece run the blade along the grinding stone on both sides of the blade. I heard of blades lasting up to 2 years or more. The main reason to use it is when you cut you leave a really smooth edge on the piece you cut, and this cuts down of adding fillers to make it look better and attach to other pieces better. Keep up the good work. At the moment I'm doing puppet music videos so I use a lot of different props that I make or buy. Keep up the good work.

[@ArtJeremiah]

It’s always crazy to me to see what the Northerners can get at their dollar stores.

[@deadcheckofficial1815]

for real, californian dollar stores are not optimal

[@newtybot]

I go to a dollar store and it's all table cloth and glass cups but thjis guy can buy glue-guns??? AND A SOCKET WRENCH??

[@YOOT_JJ]

You can buy pocket knives at a dollar store up here man, it's wack.

[@dynoriffic5373]

@@newtybot Half of my terrain hobby Toolkit comes from the dollar store

[@newtybot]

@@dynoriffic5373 I found the fucking woodcraft section at dollar tree and they have packs of box cutter knives and foam for like PENNIES It’s all cheapo materials but they definitely get the job done

[@rhino5419]

Hello. Great job. Definatly at home in a Star Wars movie. I am jealous of your dollar store. A Real Alladins cave. All the best.

[@kurogiza]

Excellent build, plus you can store cookies for in-game! I think you are the only person who says "I use the glue gun for a little bit of a less messy thing" lol

[@nathanmorris2023]

Great video. I almost spit out my drink when you started touching that piece nine times for good luck, then continued on, 10, 11, 12...

[@DaleyKreations]

"Pretty sure any dog can handle a full sized frisbee" Define "handle" . We used to throw a frisbee upside down for our miniature dachsund because that's the only way he could get a grip on it. Once he picked it up he'd have to lean his head WAAAY back to get the front edge to clear the ground XD

[@nathanmiller8694]

I'll have you know my child has been trained to slice bread perfectly. Awesome build man!

[@Jerry_S.]

Ever since I started watching Eric's videos and subscribed I've been collecting and hoarding all sorts of parts and materials, hoping they would eventually come in handy for future modelling projects.

[@patrickbateman69420]

Your ability to turn random objects into terrain is seriously impressive!

[@dougpridgen9682]

I only build fantasy terrain, but I love watching you and Dark Matter Workshop build scifi stuff. It blows my mind how you guys take stuff from the dollar store or junk and turn it into amazingly awesome terrain. Watching while I eat my post-work sandwich (fuel for post-meal crafting and painting).

[@seamunkeeoceanus1894]

This is one of the best pieces I've seen in a while, it's really fantastic! I really like how part of it is a canister, since you can use it to store your gaming pieces, or whatever you want, inside it.

[@danjones1710]

15:50 That piece looks so great. Whole thing is awesome. Well done man.

[@jherazob]

More xenos, nice! And double duty with Star Wars!

[@tatianamalinovsky7750]

man, you're a true terrain genius. I admire your work

[@BillMakingStuff]

What's Star Wars?... Nice build, I do love a dollar store glimpse... even if it was short lived

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

Fine work! Also, your local Dollar Store is fantastic and looks the way I would imagine a shop looking in the hive block of Kowloon City back in the day. Not that I'm super jelly or anything. :-D

[@PhantomTabletopGaming]

"Touch it 9 times for good luck." I'm dying. 😂

[@hellhelghast]

Ah yes, another great build, a bit confused from all the dishwashing in the background but other than that a great tau looking bit of terrain, more xenos stuff please

[@nihtgengalastnamegoeshere7526]

I'm surprised those foam chunks gave the takeaway tub enough strength, honestly. Wouldn't have thought it'd be solid enough. Really nice looking bit of terrain, though. A surprisingly simple paint job, too.

[@DanielSwindlehurst]

This is really impressive and oddly therapeutic too. Consider me relaxed.

[@perrygrosshans8537]

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude. Seriously, I love your builds. I always love crafters who can grab random shite and make awesome things with it. That's the creative process for sure!! Awesome vid as usual. Lots of great takeaways for people.

[@somethingorother319]

Here to appreciate your very subtle nod to Bane.

[@digsstuff]

This is a great build. I been watching the random bit builds for 40K to get some ideas for Gaslands. Now one of the video's I watched earlier, you mentioned not being afraid to screw up. I totally agree, it's a learning experience and never be too hard on yourself. You might find a new technique when you fix it.

[@Cimmsharkx]

I used 2 of those exact toy tanks in the same way, a comms piece and a detailed wall unit/panel in a tower build back at christmas time lol. They work really well for it and super easy to just pull apart and glue on. Wish the rest of the vehicles that came in that bag of army toys worked as easily into a build.

[@ecMonify]

first eldar and now tau? my two favourite factions! and the two that all terrain-builders seem to avoid like the plague :P nicely done mate :)

[@mikesmith2905]

Do like the balconies - I make toys for kids so everything has to be toy-box proof (parents eh) and with some acrylic sealant or spray foam on the inside I think they'd stand up to the hammering.

[@derekd6418]

Didn't know Tom Hardy was into tabletop games! Lol made me double take. Great vid :)

[@benjamin2629]

Cool build Eric, you are on a roll with your great builds!

[@richardkinkead7823]

I love watching you scratch building these. I'm working on a table myself. I can't wait to give these a try.

[@nickharvey7233]

Great work, as always. You have a very good sense of proportion and an intuitive eye for composition and balance. Nice.

[@real-lomas-chenko]

Great piece that Eric! Nice touch rolling the battlemat you made out at the end there too.

[@ScratchBashing]

Spackle? Soap dispensers? I am *sold*

[@Shep-1701]

That wash really worked well, the way it runs down makes it look like the whole thing is stained from rain or something

[@Chudders1982]

Arguably my favourite build you’ve made. Love the hidden movie quotes haha

[@seanmeadows129]

Love the Tau and I loved this build. An excellent terrain piece and very inspiring. Thank you Eric.

[@bots2beasts]

What REALLY ties this pi3ece together are those design features on teh tower and shor walled platform areea that look like stylized crenellations and merlons about 1-2 " high along the base (those little raised "notched" areas). Whether that was intentional or just a happy accident, I have no idea, but they look like they were MEANT to be together. Thumbs up. Nice build.

[@ZanVonZed]

This looks amazing! Love sci-fi terrain. More 👏 more 👏 more 👏

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Thanks Zan! More is coming !!!

[@earlgrayman982]

I make panels on my scratch build buildings the same way except I usually run them under some water for a few seconds, and let it soak into the cardboard, bend them to the building/shape, let it dry a bit, slap PVS glue on them and boom! instant sci fi! The idea is that because it's wet, it's less likely to pull itself off because it wants to return to its original shape.

[@matteagle6914]

You straight up look like MySpace legend Tom Hardy.

[@Gamarishi]

I'm always amazed by how you turn some plastic toys and some random bits in such amazing buildings!

[@monsterforge884]

Man! This is my favorite build of yours by far! Ralph McQuarrie would have been impressed!

[@fabiankoenig6499]

I think you are quickly becoming my favourite modelling youtuber, Eric. Love your friendly and chill demeanor, and your work is also very cool, of course. Thank you for your content and I hope your channel will only get more successful over time - you deserve it. :)

[@Wildonion1]

I'd love to see more in this style---the girlfriend plays T'au and is just getting into terrain crafting, so these are gonna be super helpful for her as a point of comparison and reference. I do think the color is a bit one-note, though. It needs some black (like with the windows) and some metallics to help break things up a bit. Maybe some red, like Vior'la sept, on a few panels? Regardless, the shapes and the process in this video are invaluable, so thank you for sharing so many projects!

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

I find if i keep the paint scheme simple and neutral then no matter what coloured models are on it, or whats surrounding it they don’t clash

[@bulkbu6331]

Looks great! Like it even better than the Eldar Buildings. Keep the "alien" structures coming, enjoy the variety!

[@TabletopLenny]

Great project! I have not done a Trash-Scratch-Build for a longer while but definitely need to give it a go again sooner or later! Cheers

[@mmpkao]

Looks amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Kirk.t.g]

Looks great! Who would have thought you'd have tau scenery so soon

[@dominiquea.j.lallement228]

I’m a very beginer,and persons like you are realy precious!thanks a LOT!😮

[@luigiboi357]

Eric definitely do more in this style, one of the best piece of terrain you’ve accomplished and as always great video

[@drewukens7974]

Man you fricken rock, this piece turned out so good I saw your post on Instagram and had to rush over to check it out!!

[@astrozombiac3535]

Definitely getting a little more daring with your builds. Very impressive.

[@Antonio-qg3il]

Loved that dark knight rises bane reference

[@frogjog8822]

this turned out great! Im thinking of making it myself! thanks eric!

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Go for it! Send me a pic if you do

[@yuripo7932]

It looks great. How about some Drukhari or IDK chaos terrain? Or something for AoS, like a structure from cities of sigmar, where human, elven and dwarfs' architectures are mixed together?

[@justonsvoid]

Wiping wash around is really easy and fun with clothe gloves! Great Video FOR THE GREATER GOOD!!!

[@bofdar]

I really appreciate that you are doing a Xenos series. I like all the stuff you do, but the Imperial gothic stuff isn't too hard to find compared to Xenos. Looking forward to Dark Eldar and Nids! Also I'm and adult that slices bread poorly.

[@AndyMecha]

Awesome build man. Its fantastic that we live in an age where the dollar store is an amazing resource for craft materials. Would love to see a build made from stuff out of your recycling bin. Thanks for the chill videos man I'm taking notes.

[@ricardorampone1737]

Eric killing it lately man! Just outstanding stuff!

[@tjl9483]

Added a like for the pronunciation of “Ben Lomas”. People wreck “Lomas” all the time!

[@salvatoreattinello3942]

Excellent build! I absolutely love this style. As a Star Wars fan, I am excited anytime a piece of terrain has the ability to fit into multiple themes. Keep it up.

[@ancientmusketeer6564]

Great build with such an amazing range of repurposed material. Just one thing, please don't pull a plug out by using the lead it's going to weaken the joints.

[@richardlucas-white8136]

Another awesome build my friend ! Really liking the panels 👍🏽

[@johnold579]

Eric you are an absolute legend. I love every build you do. top bloke!!!!

[@carlotacconi9452]

This is a masterpiece! I would have added some color for more variety but I love it!

[@Peregrintoook]

I would love to sign up to patreon as I’ve loved this channel for a good while now, this is exactly the type of diorama building I like doing but I don’t have the money. Just wanna send my support in the form of nice words, keep it up buddy 👍

[@kevingillard3583]

Bi da jesus, ya done it again eric. Beauty of build man. Cheers