Cheap & Easy Warhammer 40k Building Ruins Foamboard

How To Make Warhammer 40k Building Ruins - Foam Board Basic. Easy and cheap wargaming terrain.
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[@TerrainMadeEasy]

If you enjoy wargaming please check out my new channel (there might even be the odd terrain vdieo here and there) - kzbin.info/door/Bg2RoIvR4qiE5-S0KVsPXg

[@ilasdad2875]

My favorite thing about your videos is that as someone new to terrain building I feel that it’s attainable. Simple and helpful instructions and using common materials. Thanks and keep up the great work. Can wait to try building this!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you. Honestly I spend a lot of time trying to make sure that what I am doing is "attainable" exactly as you say. I want the most amount of people to feel like they could easily replicate somethign similar. I love that people notice that vibe :) Thanks again :) If you build it I'd love to see pics in our facebook group (no pressure!)

[@TheBigDirty716]

I've seen a lot of these style videos but yours is my favorite. Enough detail that it looks very nice but not too complicated either. Thanks so much!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you so much!

[@outofthisworldmodelsandmin898]

Easily one of the best videos I've found for making buildings with foamcore! Just happened to find the channel and am now subscribed. -John

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you very much!

[@davidhancock5562]

Wow, this is fantastic. I thought a larger terrain piece like this would be impossible for someone like myself, but the way you present and show it makes it look very doable. Foam board ordered, keep up the good work. Subbed, can’t wait to see what you develop next and see the channel grow.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you very much for your kind words. This is the kind of thing that really makes doing these videos worth it and it sums up the main reason for the channel. I think making terrain can seem super daunting and so I like to show nice looking stuff (hopefully) and simple stuff that people think "I can do that". If you make anything I'd love to see pics, we have a facebook group if you faniced it. Also going to try and make more vids over the summer, I'm a bit slow at it!

[@davidhancock5562]

Terrain Made Easy yeah it looks brilliant considering how simple you made it look (I appreciate there’s a bit more too it than what you probably show lol). Big fan of your concrete/ steel looking barricade too so am attempting to have a crack at that at the same time. Am extremely new to 40k (from a table top perspective), so I really appreciate you putting together well thought out stuff which is at least attemptable. I’ll defo check out the group when I’ve got something together :)

[@joer5893]

I really liked that tutorial, it's exactly what I was looking for and got straight to the point. Liked & subbed!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you kindly :)

[@thanewargaming2572]

Love the terrain you have given me ideas on how I would like do build my own city terrain 😃

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thanks, I just wanted to show that just a simple foam board building can actually look pretty decent! Happy to help.

[@Obir]

Hello there! Just a fast comment :) this is the first video i came a cross from u, and i really like the simple and easy explanation, keep on rockin man, i subbed and looking further to check all your other stuff :)

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Hey, thank you very kindly! Lot and lots to come. Thanks for coming along :)

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I'd love people to show their terrain (any kind) on our new facebook group - Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/450820895603289/

[@matthewrogan5451]

hey can you send me the building templates going this and takeing some insperation from you junk terrain

[@terpmeister]

Liked it! Easy and quick, and looks good to boot! 👍

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you very much :)

[@Renjii44]

This is awesome thanks for the tutorial!! Will be giving this a go!!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you, if you do I'd love to see it. You mainly play 40k?

[@NeoNaiche]

This is a fantastic tutorial! I appreciate the step-by-step process, the detail of the process, the simplicity of the tools, and the ability to see each step of the project. Seeing this video makes me excited to see more complex, and involved terrain projects.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

For awhile I amprobably stickign with simple and repeatable. That's sort of my main pririty, is to get people thinking "I can do that" and then to do it! But yeah I will ramp it up and go a bit more detailed. Thank you very much for your nice words :)

[@minipop1138]

I keep coming back to this video because it's so good!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Heh I am actually sort of doing a follow on in cardboard right now, next video. Thank you though :)

[@Marshal_Diomitus]

Absolutely brilliant mate. Well done.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thanking you most kindly :)

[@ronec2092]

Very nice, thank you for sharing.

[@VidovicArts]

This look turned out awesome!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you very much. In one of your vids, it sounded like you were getting a resin printer. How's that gone?

[@sinisterstrukone]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks bro

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Glad you liked it! Thank you very much :)

[@pinkwolf6407]

This is great, I’m itching to work on something over the weekend and I have a stack of foam board to be used up!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

No harm in trying :)

[@Goggsy08]

This is the second vid of yours I've seen, subbed. Really good tutorials. To the point, good editing, good camera angles and lighting, good quality visuals. And the use of cheap materials is great. Fuck paying premium from GW terrain, soooooo expensive (but yes it's quality and realistic). These terrains you do are the perfect cross of value for quality. Cheers Jay

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Hey Victor! Thank you very much for the nice words, I do really appreciate it. That's exactly what I am trying to do, reassonable materials for decent results as simple as possible. great to have you! thanks again :)

[@Goggsy08]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Yeah, this like and comment and sub is just a small thing that does contribute to the growth of your channel for sure. Keep producing, being creative, being a cheap ass bastard (us northerners eh), and keep being honest and real 💪

[@Goggsy08]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Yeah, this like and comment and sub is just a small thing that does contribute to the growth of your channel for sure. Keep producing, being creative, being a cheap ass bastard (us northerners eh), and keep being honest and real 💪

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@Goggsy08 Ooo a fellow northerner! And yes sadly to play the youtube game I have to hope people will, like, sub and comment hehe

[@ianclaydon8039]

Thank you. It is what I wanted

[@joshthewritersmith]

I just bought some foamcore and I'm making buildings for some Star Wars Legion. Thanks for the vid!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Cool, check out the desert building, good for tatooine style. I'm a legion player myself :)

[@14DEADSOUL]

Lovely tutorial mate, will save this to try some time next year.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

My pleasure and good luck :)

[@Tupiaz]

Reasonable complicated gotta be my new favourite phrase.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

honestly I think I could be a politician, I word things so oddly some times!

[@Gaukler81]

good job - looks awesome

[@BlitzKreeg8]

Hey awesome job with the video. Great explanations. Keep it up.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you very much. Always more to come (next or one after especially interesting)!

[@davebuts1921]

A great easy project with great results you have a new sub mate.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you very kindly :)

[@hyp3rk1ll_aoc39]

Hey, love the build. Subbed!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you kindly Justin :)

[@locolarkin8529]

Cool and easy ... Perfect job

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Yeah it is pretty simple, and you can do all different styles, and it looks pretty good!

[@tazkavanagh567]

Thats a great job will definitely be trying this

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thanks, If you make it, I'd love to see pics :)

[@dariostabletopbastelecke4846]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

100% my pleasure, Thank you :)

[@rickhudson7929]

Great video - I've not done terrain before, but planning on giving this one a go :-)

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Fantastic! I love hearing that kind of stuff. Just with a knife, some cheap foam board, and some cheap paints you can do some decent work. Don't expect perfection, terrain I think is often about hiding mistakes :)

[@jerleh261]

Great vid! I heard somewhere you can mix flour with pva and coat the foam so you can freely spray paint it and the accelerant won't damage the foam

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I have never heard that one, but if you mix pva and paint, that in itself should be enough!

[@jamiepalzeaird3013]

Amazing from plane looking white stuff to realistic ruins awesome tutorials my friend 🤟

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

heh thanks, all about just taking basic stuff and making it look decent :) thanks

[@Sanorace]

Thanks for the free template.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

My pleasure, I am finding them more useful than trying to give exact measurements in the video. I don't want it to be a maths lesson.

[@kangaroochaoscreepykangaro2700]

brilliant video

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you very much :)

[@MufasaTheMan]

This is great!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you very kindly :)

[@hattergraphics]

this was really easy and fun, thanks!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Great to hear! Many thanks :)

[@hattergraphics]

@@TerrainMadeEasy anytime! Got yourself a sub for sure! I get real depressed n crafting n sculpting rpg stuff gives me great joy, im out of alot of stuff n waiting on materials i found this n had some foam board, whipped one together , layed down craft sticks for a hardwood floor, looks tits! Thanks again!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@hattergraphics I do think making stuff can really help your head space (not trying to be a doctor or anything as I have no idea what I am talking about)! I'd love to see what you've made if you wanna join the facebook group? no pressure :)

[@norcalonline1]

Top notch, mate

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you (sorry for slow reply)

[@alexdeville1248]

Thanks broski i am going to give this a go and post some photos.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

My pleasure, whack them in the facebook group, I'd love to see what you do :)

[@celticminiatures4794]

Excellent

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you :)

[@Tacos117]

solid video.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you kindly :)

[@skyehenderson8869]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

My pleasure :)

[@jackwhorton6826]

Thanks a lot for this one, I'm copying it as I type!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Good luck, any issues let me know :)

[@jackwhorton6826]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Going well so far. All of the foam board structure done. Just need more supplies for detailing and painting..

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@jackwhorton6826 Cool :)

[@reelfocusproductions989]

Good job

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thanks :)

[@WylochsArmory]

Rockin

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you kindly. And you probably hear this all the time but bares repeating, love your stuff :)

[@oscisi]

Looks great

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I thought I replied to this, but it seems maybe I didn't. Thanks.

[@oscisi]

Terrain Made Easy strange! I saw your previous reply but now it’s gone 🤔

[@oscisi]

Terrain Made Easy lol seems like I had bad connection and KZbin went crazy and posted my comment twice within seconds

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@oscisi Ahh makes sense. Was confused :)

[@pixelatedshades6752]

amazing

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@menikegerdin6485]

Great Vid ! New Follower !

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you on both fronts :)

[@Generness]

Great guide man, thanks for the info and example. Definitely planning on making me a couple of these. I am however having trouble downloading the pdf's (clicking the buttons on the webpage does nothing), but all in all, great stuff!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I think I have fixed it. Thank you. I'd love to see pics when you finish :)

[@Generness]

You did indeed fix it yes, thanks for that! Side note, is your Discord for Patreons only?

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@Generness Discord open to everyone! You only get Patreon ranks....I'm very averse to paywalling anything. Thanks for letting me know :)

[@IsaacJohnson2]

That looks fantastic... and Easy! I actually think I can make that. Thanks for vid. Still using patreon? I couldn't see the templates when I followed the link.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I had stopped it while I was having a break, but links should be back now I hope

[@gingerkraut11]

Great guide! Now my Necrons can graduate from cereal boxes and a broken roomba to actual terrain!

[@stillunsure7630]

Came for the banter and innuendo, stay for the hobby lessons. 😍 Would you suggest a Foam brush for a cleaner base coat of black without brush strokes?

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I'm all about bants obvs. For this build I purposefully wanted textre so I stippled thick paint. Sadly to avoic brush strokes you want two thin coats! Not sure about foam brush.

[@Tupiaz]

Constructive criticism: The column looks very fine and linear like they haven't been touch. I think cutting in marks in the foam to give a look of wear and tear would give it a nice look especially something you can do with foam. Making on the bottom of the floor piece would also give it a more rough look however you probably won't see it often. However a over good tutorial and seems pretty easy to follow.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I agree with you, someone posted in facebook a version with damaged columns and I was like "errr why didn't I do that". I sometimes don't add extra detail on purpose to show off like a template but yeah I could have done more on this one like that.

[@Tupiaz]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Sometimes it is easier to se from a distance and not when you are in the making. You have learned and can improve.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@Tupiaz For sure, I think I am going to start adding extra details just to show the potential a bit more. Thanks

[@Tupiaz]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Sounds like a good idea.

[@Lewis-TheNthLevel]

Hi mate, great video, and love the finished product. Do you think I could do this with corrugated cardbord instead of foam board? Lockdown means no trips to the craft shop.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Yes I think you can. It is on my to do list. I think you should use either lolly pop sticks or bbq sticks to strengthen the walls etc. I think you could do it and make it look good, try and use cereal box card to cover up the edges as well.

[@Lewis-TheNthLevel]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Good news. I think double layering corrugated cardboard will get me a similar thickness to foam board, and I'll whack wooden kebab skewers in for support. Thanks for the tips!

[@waynegarrett1614]

I am loving your models! I have just brought the World of Tank Miniatures game and looking for ideas on how to make WWII tank battlegrounds. So you think you can make some videos for WWII buildings and landscapes please

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Hey, I might do at some point but I would look at The Terrain Tutor, you will get more historical stuff there :)

[@waynegarrett1614]

@@TerrainMadeEasy will do

[@Mishona17]

Oh this is brilliant - Takes me back to when I first got into Warhammer and tabeltop, some 10-15 years ago. Being a kid, I remember things like Foam Board being some holy grail that I just couldn't get my hands on! Super detailed and super easy to follow the instructions, I'll absoloutely be giving this a shot soon. Can I just ask about the paints you use? I'm an absoloute novice when it comes to paint types - The black and brown you use, are they just cheap acrylic paints?

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Hey, thanks. Foam board is pretty common now, crazy how things change. Yeh mostly cheap acrylics for paints, just like any cheap acrylic paints will do, like artists arcylics or maybe like house paints. Cheap is generally the best, you could in theory do this with a black, white, grey and brown for example.

[@Mishona17]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Thanks for the reply - Yep, no way I could get my parents to shell out of random bits of foam board and thick foam slabs haha. Much appreciated mate, I've got a shopping trip to Hobbycraft in the near future!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@Mishona17 Good look, I would also consider ebay, you can get like 5-10 a3 sheets for like £10 or so delivered.

[@simonbreckon7975]

Great video, lovely tips. just a quick question, will carboard be ok for this type of build :)

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Hey, I am very likely going to give that a try myself. I think it will be fine, this is a video I might do so stay tuned :)

[@simonbreckon7975]

@@TerrainMadeEasy thanks, i have quite a huge box i have at hand, (is a bday present for my kid) so wanted to use it for a Stalingrad build :) :) :) thanks for repkying

[@DMSL2007]

For foamboard do you need it with paper or without? I hear some folks keep it on while others do not. I have seen some use it without and cover it with mod podge to make it like a sort of plastic. Any advise, please?

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Hey! So fo this build I left the paper on, you can remove it but it will be a little floppier. The mod podge doesn't make it like a plastic, it is basically used as a protective layer so the foam won't be so easily damaged. The pro to taking the paper off would be you could add damage and stuff a bit eaiser :)

[@martb359]

Why washing detergent on the wash? If anyone can answer that'd be great thanks (Amazing video by the way!)

[@Dreadwing21]

Can i ask whose black paint your using? I can't get the paint I buy to stick well or cover on the board.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Some cheap one from home bargains. If you are struggling you could spray it from a distance and try not to melt the foam exposed bits (or cover with pva first)

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Seems to me someone has been watching Mel (Terrain Tutor) at some point as he did an easy build and if you remember he cocked it up !!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Heh I watch a lot of Mel and love his stuff. He did many videos on ruind buildings, so not sure which specific one you refer to, but we are all human and cock up now and then!

[@locolarkin8529]

Great job. I'll try as soon i can get this Foam board xD

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Good luck, if you make it, I'd love to see pics in our facebook group :)

[@mucho02]

Cheers mate. This looks like the foamboard I picked up from hobbycraft today...its near impossible trying to get the paper off the foam right?

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

In the UK the only foamboard I have ever been able to get the paper off is the black foamboard from the range, and it needed heat to do it! It's annoying.

[@craigthomson881]

try using boiling water pop the foam board into it then run of the paper it will peal nice and easy

[@kleners]

what size foamcore will i need for this? 11x17 work?

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

For my templates, you only need some a4 sheets. 3 a4 sheets would do it, or maybe 1 or 2 A3 sheets. Not sure what that is in inches!

[@bhoy1989]

Just out of curiosity what height and length is this building? Looks amazing

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I have a template for it in the description, it should have a cm grid so you can get a more exact measurement if you wanted :)

[@TheSnek901]

Any particular reason why you used white foam board instead of black? is there any real difference? I can get both at my local dollar store and have used the black foam board in the past for ruins and it worked quite well. Just curious - defs using this method for my next batch of buildings!

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

No real reason. In the UK white foam board is generally cheaper and easier to get. Oddly for some black down board over here it is easier to take off the paper, so I sort of save my black stuff for when I need to peel the paper off.

[@TheSnek901]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Funny - they're the opposite over here in Canada from what I understand. Also, with this method, do you have any issues with the foam board warping?

[@Jhoelgrox]

Great work man, too bad i can´t get my hands on that kind of foam board. ;(

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

That's crazy to me, it's really common crafting material. I will maybe one day do extruded polystyrene. And maybe even card at some point :)

[@jameslangham9854]

Try Amazon, I have been getting mine from there during COVID-19

[@power_SERG]

What if I make a mix of PVA glue, water, and cheap Black paint to make a "finish" to protect it from spray can?

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

That "should" be okay but I would try it out on a scrap piece first

[@thomasgibbons5082]

I've not got foam board would this be possible with corragated cardboard?

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Yes, at some point I will probably do it using cardboard but really I would suggest maybe a thin layer of filler / spackle to cover the corregations etc.

[@DavidTakeBumps]

Used sticks to reinforce the walls and floors

[@craignotman8533]

Like how they look. The wash does make a diference

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I was so meh on them before I did the wash. Made it feel real.

[@monsteranderdahl3442]

If you want the better video go to terrain tutor... blend and lackluster copy of the same build. But if you feel you dont have time for a 10 vid build series its fine.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Whilst I udnerstand it isn't the most unqie thing in the world 1. In my defence, I call this basic and yet you clicked on it. I am trying to build a collection of terrain that people can replicate and make it eaiser for people. 2 I think most people would know Mel and I think he would say nothing is new under the sun. And I apparently copied 10 vids from him? I openly admit this isn't the most unique idea. 3. I tried to add value with a free pdf.

[@sureshkanna7877]

May i know about the black paint type? Detail pls.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Sorry, I don't understand the question. I think in this video I just used like an artist acrylic black paint, nothing fancy, use cheap paint!

[@sureshkanna7877]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Yes the type of paint...thank you.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@sureshkanna7877 oo cool, good luck :)

[@saultrigueros480]

Que material es el que usas??

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Sorry only speak English :)

[@doodadoo752]

I used cardboard for it and it went well

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I might try that myself!

[@scuttlerfg6674]

Love the design but can you make the template accessible again please? thanks

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I've updated it! My fault, I moved them to patreon (for free) but forgot to update the description. Sorry!

[@scuttlerfg6674]

@@TerrainMadeEasy thanks

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@scuttlerfg6674 Sorrry again :)

[@MrRugs-xi4kj]

Great joooooooobbb

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Thank you kindly. Do you play 40k? Or have you built similar stuff?

[@MrRugs-xi4kj]

No I don't play 40k but I do play a similar game called hordes. I am working on foam terrain so me and my friends can play without going to the local store.

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@MrRugs-xi4kj Ahh yeah Warmahcine & Hordes! I was tempted to get into it but then Legion came along!

[@Tbbification]

Grafix Pack of 25 - Acid-Free 0.057” Chipboard Sheets, costs more for shipping than for the items it self xD

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Are you uk based? Mount board is pretty similar in the uk and is cheaper.

[@Tbbification]

@@TerrainMadeEasy norway xD

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@Tbbification I don't know what the word would be but mount board is different but quite cheap in uk and made by Daler Rowney - www.daler-rowney.com/art-surfaces/mountboards/

[@Tbbification]

@@TerrainMadeEasy how thick is the foam boards that you are using

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

@@Tbbification 5mm thick, that's kuje the normal available thickness :)

[@matthewrogan5451]

cant load template

[@matthewrogan5451]

Could you add a new link please

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

I've updated it! My fault, I moved them to patreon (for free) but forgot to update the description. Sorry!

[@matthewrogan5451]

@@TerrainMadeEasy no worries i really enjoy your videos keep it up

[@sarcasticlittleass]

Am I just blind or does the template not include any measurements? Is one square = 1 cm^2 ?

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Yes exactly. 1 square should be 1cm. Sorry, I will try and put a scale in the corner.

[@sarcasticlittleass]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Thanks for answering, was very helpful and build my own ruin with Your template :)

[@Scout_from_deep_rock_galactic]

I’m at least 50% sure this was in my dnd campaign at comicon

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Heh not really built for dnd but I am glad if it was :)

[@richardbradley2335]

your painting technique is a bit time consuming....i based painted very rough and quickly in emulsion and sponged on a top coat....massively quick but leave off all butresses ,paint these the same way and put these on last ...my stuff is on FB 40k terrain and more and is cream coloured

[@TerrainMadeEasy]

Yeah I wanted a subtle texture, I couldn't find your post. I'd love to see them if you wanted to join our group. I'm not sure of the best and quickest method.

[@richardbradley2335]

@@TerrainMadeEasy Do you want me to post something on FB 40k terrain and more if so i will post something at a certain time ok