Don't Be SCARED of MDF Wargaming Terrain

MDF wargaming terrain scares alot of people but theres nothing to be afraid of. MDF terrain is cheap and easy to work with so I’ve made a video on the basics of MDF terrain and how to build and glue them.
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[@GoobertownHobbies]

looks great mate. love the grout step.

[@euansmith3699]

Grout Step? That's like some form of EDM? "Every day, I'm stipplin', stipplin', stipplin'."

[@adammcardle]

It's a Yorkshire version of putting expensive weathering powder in between the bricks like you and RTH did on the Tabletop World stuff. I approve heartily of this budget alterative

[@malcolmjoseph2580]

i know it's quite off topic but do anybody know a good place to stream newly released movies online?

[@braydonmicah7007]

@Malcolm Joseph Flixportal

[@malcolmjoseph2580]

@Braydon Micah thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :) Appreciate it!!

[@palamj2]

You first tip was the best “dry fit before gluing”.

[@paulausten5786]

When I first did MDF I was recommended to seal with hair spray first to stop the MDF soaking up the excess moisture & potentially warping the MDF. Glad to know it’s not needed.

[@sportyeight7769]

Depends on the kit to be honest. Some warped on me

[@markpullan3202]

They can soak up moisture, but I found using cheap car primer before moving to acrylic paint sorted it. I had a nightmare initially using acrylics straight on bare mdf.

[@neilkirkley1500]

Damn it man the first question, as you well know, is "How Do Guys?!"

[@smoessmee]

Always nice to get back to basics, I like the tile grout and how it picks out the pointing and makes it look more like mortar.

[@arkenhemnall6224]

That's some of the loveliest brickwork I've seen and done so well. Really great stuff 👍🏻

[@SnoddiesHobbies]

Looks great, the grouting step was an awesome addition. I'm excited to see the extended versions.

[@andygorman858]

Your ‘basic’ building and painting makes my 6 month hard out look just pants! Can’t wait to see the next vid on using MDF. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrSJPowell]

Everyone is in a different place on their hobby journey. Put in the brush miles and you'll get there.

[@Swindondruid2]

Great video. I have the same Charlie Foxtrot barn and I wish I had seen this video before I painted it. The use of a sponge is something I will try in future.

[@benrackley2360]

Cheers. Have lots of MDF kits ready to build and paint but with so much, often differing, advice out there it was good to see a basic build and paint from beginning to end. Looking forward to next week's video now.

[@williambryant5946]

Nice! Can't wait to see the next videos you mentioned about getting deeper into details. Good video. 👍

[@Shadowplay-jo1oz]

Really good to see a nice quick method for this I will bear it in mind for bolt action.

[@harkejuice]

Awesome vid, never thought about using that tile grout on those etched lines going to try that next!

[@CrazyCrafterLivestream]

I love how easy it is to transform the mdf terrain into a great piece for the tabletop. A very quick and easy way to setup lots of versatile buildings for any session. Looking forward to next weeks video!

[@GooglyEyedSkull]

Haha, love it. I got the oddest looks rockin up to a club terrain build paint session with a couple of bags of grout from the day job.

[@ArtJeremiah]

I love sponge the sponge painting part. The paint job over all turned out fantastic! Great as always.

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

Nice work! I am a huge fan of sponges for such things, and the grout step is brilliant. Cheers!

[@overdriveactive5486]

You use of grout in your board tutorials, as here, is great. Having it act as a gleu / binder and here almost taking the space of a pigment powder is ace. I've not built a board yet but your videos are preparing me well for when I finally do!

[@rodneyr5266]

Already started on my first MDF piece and went big. Now I'm inspired to get it done!

[@rickhudson7929]

Great video! Cheers Luke, you've quelled all my fears and laid to rest all my reservations I had about MDF :-)

[@captainbrick2012]

Seriously simple and seriously good. Can’t wait to trying out tile grout! Cheers, buddy for a great video!

[@disguisedprepper]

Wow so quick and easy . Think I'll give the grout a try on my plastic railway buildings. Thanks for this cracking tip .😀

[@thattassiewargamer]

Thanks Luke, I’ve always had problems making MDF terrain look good so I’m going to give your tips a try.

[@bigbrowntau]

The tile grout is magic! I've been working with MDF for a while now, but it'd never occurred to me. Thanks very much for the tip!

[@andrewburgoyne4728]

I've been trying to decide whether to get some MDF terrain for Rohan/Dark Ages. This was really helfpul! Thanks.

[@gregoryroth5527]

Love grouting the mdf bricks really adds the realism. I have used spackle then wiped off which adds so much. Need to try the grout! Thanks for this!

[@ashtonporter4114]

Great video! I've been wanting to get some MDF kits so this will be a great series for me. Looking forward to the next video!

[@G_Threepwood]

Nice one mate, looking forward to the next video!

[@poogle55]

I was just about to start an MDF project and was worried about exactly this, thanks :D Perfect timing :P

[@r.s.taylor5273]

Very well done. The grout part is great!

[@jamesfirth-haydon7381]

Ah yes. Charlie Foxtrot barn. Good kit. Great guy too. Nice video Luke.

[@squallgoku777]

This was very helpful, I am thinking of buying the Carnevale terrain from TTCombat and was hesitant as I have never worked on MDF before.

[@duncansBoB]

Can't wait to see what comes next! And congratulations for your "Caesars" nominations!!! Thoroughly deserved!!

[@jamiem9490]

Brilliant. Never thought about using a sponge for stippling the paint on/giving texture at the same time - might give it a go on some fairly flat resin stuff too

[@phileast1654]

Looks really good mate the grout tops it off nicely

[@lesliebeilby-tipping6854]

Looking forward to the water colour pencil and felt pens bit next time!! Good video with some good basic information.

[@PatchGuilf]

The weathering stage next is the best part! Really brings the MDF kits to life with streaky grime, lichen, moss, damage, chipped paint and all that jazz. Fun times! --GG--

[@mintymoore6054]

Excellent. Just bought some so looking forward to next week

[@vinniebarkworth3420]

Love this idea as a video series keep seeing some great MDf terrain recently

[@Grithertime]

That is right on my level, it looks great already I cannot wait to see the advanced steps!

[@PandorasStar]

It's amazing how something with a few simple easy steps can look so good!

[@Starburst7641]

So relieved to see how easy it is to work with, thanks Luke.

[@badger7359]

Nice job that barn looks great! I've found that the easy change that makes the most difference with MDF buildings is to improve the roof, either by adding bits or completely changing the roofing! I also zenithal shade with the primer and make wide use of contrast paints.

[@adamparry8897]

Great video. Haven't tackled MDF terrain yet, so this was quite helpful.

[@imp3ri3x93]

Nice man. That terrain looks great. Looking forward to watching the next video 👍🏻

[@earthmanbrick]

Really nice vid, man. Great to see you getting back to the basics. You've got a killer set up too (wish mine was that nice). Looking forward to the next one, dude

[@johnpimbley5315]

Great video! Nice and simple, just what I needed before I start mine!👍

[@52Miniatures]

Thanks Luke, I have been thinking of getting some MDF terrain.. Now I'm considering it even more. Looking forward to "advanced" class :)

[@52Miniatures]

@@GeekGamingScenics Yeah, having a look around. Thinking of adding elements of my own, but saving the fuss of building the actual base structure.

[@justarandomname420]

That came out amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@elstonation]

Just in time. I'm having a bash at some mdf terrain so will be keeping an eye on this series. Nice one dude

[@johnnycooper7019]

Dear Luke, Outstanding already Buddy! Looking forward to the updates!

[@modelsfromscratch]

Must try the grout - excellent basics video. Cheers!

[@Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

This was really next level. Happily surprised.

[@June1815VICTORY]

Great work, thanks for posting and looking forward to seeing more from yourself

[@ruaridhmackenzie3215]

Nice video. I'm interested with the next vid to see if theres anything different/ extra to what I've done for my mordheim/ frostgrave buildings

[@petepan82]

Excellent video! I have an entire town (15mm) of mdf terrain only base coated that I don't know how to proceed with! Now I have a idea anyway!

[@BenjisHobbies]

Excellent work as always. I’ve always been really put off MDF terrain because I see them done badly, but I think this video has changed my mind.

[@MiniWarMutt]

Thank you Thank you! I have been building some MDF kits for the table and the basic tips you explained are gonna help me! Take Care.👍🍻👍

[@TheSixthWorld]

very cool vid. I've been thinking about getting some MDF terrain myself but haven't pulled the trigger on it yet...this series might encourage me to do so...

[@skull9674]

That's a great looking model. I wouldn't have believed it would paint up so well.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Youve done a GREAT job with this one man. That looks good.. not bad for a Northerner.

[@loupiscanis9449]

"Northerner." ?!? He in't from the north , You daft Souther !! Go drink ya warm ale ! :-) . (Am is watching you Oli' From across the water !)

[@charllandsberg]

There is some beautiful mdf kits that I really want to try, I saw the windmill one that so many folk did that I want to try. I'm a big fan of stippling with my messy brush on wood because it does amazing texture and effects. But I'll definitely try your sponge technique too.

[@timothyyoung2962]

This was really helpful. Picked up Zona Alfa and I don't have any real modern buildings (all sci-fi or post apocalyptic stuff) and I was thinking of picking up some MDF pieces since they're cheap and easy to find, but wasn't sure how to go about painting them. I've used the sponge/stipple technique on some Mantic terrain with brick work and it does turn out nice. Good to see it will work just as well on MDF.

[@paulwalker5221]

Great idea dabbling the sponge it will save me using big old paint brushes. I think I will also try the filler powder as you suggested. Thanks mate

[@ew1258]

Now you got me wanting to go out and get some MDF terrain to build! :) I use grout for basing and building but strangely never thought about using it on the buildings themselves as it actually intended for LOL!

[@taffp4360]

Good, light, easy to follow vid, well done

[@Andrew-se4tg]

Awesome video man! Thanks for the great info!

[@michaelmanning5379]

The stippling did an amazing job on bringing out the brickwork!

[@samprastherabbit]

You've sold me on trying out an mdf building for terrain lol Also got your modelling compound from my local supplier and it's awesome! I'm no expert on using it to it's full potential but it made such a huge difference over using spackle

[@alastairsnook851]

Brilliant video mate! You’ve put me at ease!

[@MustContainMinis]

Great video. MDF terrain is a fairly affordable way to populate your tabletop. I didn’t know about the sponge or grout tricks. Thanks for showing that.

[@sempernovatusgames6798]

I didn't know Bane had time to paint with all that fighting in Gotham! :D Good video!

[@tombridger9686]

Very inspiring once again Luke great job man looking forward to the other vids on this 👍🏻

[@bartdevuyst]

Nothing too basic. Very helpful!

[@minimishapsgames894]

So, I still might be a little scared of MDF, but definitely not so much that I won't go and try it now. Thanks for all the amazing tips and answers, this video was super helpful!

[@stevehonour9668]

looking forward to the next one !!!!!!

[@castingscenics2143]

Awesome short and sweet video. I've got some MDF kits that I've put off building. I didn't know superglue would hold up. Thanks man!

[@lemonardodavinci4138]

This chanel is a treasure to me! Thank you very much for the work!

[@SPD3DPrinting]

thanks for the video. I have never used MDF terrain kits due to the cost. might have to give one a try. have a great day!

[@SPD3DPrinting]

@@GeekGamingScenics I make my own (foam & popsicle sticks) or 3D print STL's I find for free. Not even close to as nice as MDF kits but the main cost is time not currency so suits my budget. Have a great day!

[@Neves1789]

That tile grout tip is solid gold!

[@christophermurray9777]

Always helpful. Thanks Luke.

[@hamsteronthepaintingtable6465]

That is. Amazing never thought of using sponge for the mdf 👍🏻

[@andrewbeasley]

The grout is a great touch. I had been planning to use weathering powder but thought it would just wipe of but as I've got a pack of grout you've just saved me some £££ 👍

[@StormofSteelWargaming]

I really like that effect with the sponge. I will be using that myself in future.

[@ninja_cazzle2641]

Sweet little job for something so quick and cheap!

[@StormtrooperYD]

i have 5 buildings for WW2 to paint, the timing couldn't be better. thanks awesome vid

[@loupiscanis9449]

Cheers Luke , Crackin upload , hurry up with the next one , Pleeez . Luv~Luv~Luv .

[@GeoffSavory]

Thanks Luke, great video.

[@johnlanger7852]

great start for those that are new to our hobbies

[@JT-mg2if]

Needed the guidance for painting as I was very unsure about spray paint and thin MDF, thank you!. Few tips about this video : 1) Wear a mask or be in a ventilated area when using activator for CA glues, it's designed to absorb moisture and can irritate the lungs/airways. 2)PVA glue and wood glue are pretty much one in the same, bar some techno words or added chemicals from certain brands, they do the same job. 3)If you plan to glue doorways or other entrances, closed on a kit, do this on a flat surface beforehand, avoiding the awkwerd holding it there in midair until it goes off situation. 4)Keep doing these awesome vid's :D.

[@ollol4904]

MDF is really easy and cool to use, ut I like making more complex and funky modern houses, great video as always!

[@garethtomkins5797]

You say basic but looks Brilliant for gaming. Excellent video as always luke. 👍

[@AzraelThanatos]

For some of the cheaper, less/no texture mdf kits, mainly older ones, you can do things like use textured wallpaper and the like to improve them heavily.

[@petercooman1234]

in action, you can get 'cement look' paint. I use it all the time on my mdf buildings, and looks great, or just stipple on the vallejo texture paint. Looking forward to that next video to see how you do it

[@tinaprice4948]

Wow that looks great!

[@Wargamer570]

Very good video. Let's get that pile of MDF sorted! ;-)

[@TotemoGaijin]

Talk about topical though. I just ordered an mdf building for a dio last night, and voila, Luke has me covered.

[@Vatniks_are_clowns]

Thank you! Your videos are every helpful and motivating

[@LuckGod84]

Awesome stuff, I will be painting a lot of mdf terrain soon for Necromunda and I think that I need to go get some varnish now

[@raffehdecor543]

Hello sir ... you like paint work? My vedio is paint polish related 😙😙😙

[@bertgoodfellow4191]

Top stuff indeed lad. love it.