Dwarven Stronghold! How to Build a Simple Castle for D&D or Wargaming

In this video, I'll show how to Build a Simple Miniature Castle for D&D or Warhammer.
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[@rafindeed]

The first 10 minutes I was like: men, this is kinda wack. The moment you added the dry brush and the copper color, it completely changed the look of it. Nice job

[@the40inchtaco]

Dry brushing is actual magic

[@GraveStoriesUK]

I know right? It just goes to show a great paint job makes a world of difference.

[@Tony-gf6uo]

if someone would like to support a great painter pls go to this channel, i will appreciate it thanks: kzbin.info/door/IEBj4ACEIVuZo6i_RWYI-A

[@777CDH]

Yes I like the cutting and brushing audio a lot. But even more your unique narrative style and the dwarf dialogue had me chuckling! Loved this video.

[@sasjhwa]

I imagine the dwarves put the gravel up there to give them traction on frozen battlements. This keep is likely high in the mountains and no one wants to slip off one during icy conditions.

[@pentuplove6542]

Iced gravel kills.

[@____________838]

To soak up any blood as well.

[@SupaSillyThyme]

Funni number go haha!

[@WylochsArmory]

SO. FREAKIN. AWESOME.

[@BardsCraft]

MACHICOLATIOOOOONSSS!!!! Who else has watched Shadiversity?

[@dovahfett5919]

the minute you said that holy word my mind went straight to him

[@BardsCraft]

@@dovahfett5919 It is truly a magnificent and glorious word my friend

[@CrazyCrethon]

@@dovahfett5919 Me too!

[@andreazaltron6850]

if you like shad you should also check lindybeige, tod's workshop and skallagrim.

[@Fnordathoth]

I love Shadiversity, I thought of Shad the moment you said machicolations.

[@beforeandafterphotos]

Only dude on KZbin using a sword to cut cardboard. You got my sub sir!

[@PinBox3000]

The machicolations are a great touch. We always will DEFEND the look and feel and availability and durability of cardboard. KEEP it up!

[@asgerhyer5325]

I gotta admit i´m blown away of how simple it is to make something incredible. Great video

[@johannesjacome7539]

10/10 I'm doing this for my D&D game. Cheers from Mexico!

[@krispalermo8133]

National Ethic Pride, try making an Aztec step pyramid . Just don't try to make all of the walking stair case. Way too many steps to cut and glue. Have a good new year with many fun games.

[@johannesjacome7539]

@@krispalermo8133 I've actually done one before. I saw this styrofoam disposable cooler in a Walmart. If you put it upside down it resampled a pyrimide. So I bought it and made a bunch of foam paper bricks to cover it in. It was for the BBEG of the campaign.

[@krispalermo8133]

@@johannesjacome7539 So cool , thanks.. I now need to go to Walmart now. Have a good weekend.

[@modelsfromscratch]

Brushing noises are now officially part of the Bard’s Craft Opera! Edging with card stock really was worth it - when I used tissue paper and PVA over the edges it was in the Dark Ages before the hot glue gun. Epic build and congratulations on the Patreon milestone👍

[@devildog1989]

my brothers and I built our own fortress after watching this, worked out well for the campaign we were playing at the time

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

The sound is nice, not just because of the satisfying sound, but it also helps confidence if my own sounds like that.

[@ACslife23]

Wow dude i don't play D&D but i love love love LOVE to build dioramas using cheap ways and materials this has really inspired me so thank you

[@THAC0Factor]

Looks really good. Every project worth doing requires time and several steps.

[@sirkaeru]

That copper on the cardstock trim looks real nice!

[@thegrokewillgetu]

Dude, I just found your channel through comments of Black Magic Craft channel and let me just say thank you. You are much needed and appreciated in this quarantine. Wishing you all the best, stay healthy and keep up this awesome work!

[@matthewmcfadden6332]

Very impressive

[@Sanorace]

I love the cheap materials. It makes the hobby easier to get into.

[@BardsCraft]

Good, super simple projects and cheap materials is what gets people interested in the craft :)

[@KingmanHighborn]

Yeah I like hearing the cutting and brushing audio too, it's like a crafting version of a Bob Ross episode, very zen and fun to watch and listen to as well. And informative.

[@harlandmountain7998]

For covering the open corrugation (as well as mistake made with hot-glue), if you wanted the whole keep to look like rough stone, use water and PVA glue and cover the cardboard completely with toilet paper. Once it's fully dried give a base coat of dark gray and matte modge-podge (about 50-50 mix). From there you have two paths open to you: Limestone/Sandstone: Heavy dry brush of Yellow and a brown wash with a very light dry brush of light-gray. Or Granite: Heavy dry brush of light gray with light dry brush of off-white. Brown wash optional.

[@carlosygor3124]

Please, make a tutorial for that!

[@BardsCraft]

I'll remember this if I decide to make other simple buildings, thanks!

[@AFarmerCalledChicken]

I was gonna suggest this!

[@harlandmountain7998]

@@AFarmerCalledChicken Which part? The method I suggested or making a tutorial? I would if I had the time, buuuuuut I don't.

[@DanteEdward]

Alternatively, you could cut a few paper egg cartons up into rectangles and use those as bricks.

[@cwj138]

I have never seen your videos suggested until this one just now but I am glad it happened because that was cool. Subbed.

[@norcalonline1]

This is fantastic! I'm a foam guy, but now I definitely see the utility of cardboard. Love the sounds of cutting and painting, especially when they are sped up! This dwarven keep looks awesome.

[@RagingOwlbear]

Awesome idea to explore no-foam models.

[@ballsdynamite]

This is so impressive. When you showed the door working I was blown away. Really inspiring stuff all around.

[@ryanphgaara]

Couldn’t sleep and this appeared, absolutely love this video! Subscribed

[@BardsCraft]

At last the algorithm is in our favor, welcome!

[@frikipenguin]

i've never clicked subscribe faster in my life. thank you, FINALLY, youtube algorithm

[@guska5523]

This is the first video I've seen with the brushing sounds, REALLY helpful as somebody who's just getting started, so I know how it should sound when doing it right. I love the brushing and cutting sounds. Brilliant build, thank you

[@joehayward4545]

This helps me to figure out how to do The Thundercat's lair. Thank you.

[@anthonymorgan3082]

I love shadiversity its my second favourite after you of course

[@VikingFyre]

Great craft, always happy to see more dwarf builds, but if I may offer some suggestions? 1: Cover the corrugation as you go rather than at the very end. With so many pieces at odd angles, especially since this craft is one large piece, it would save you a lot of hassle before final assembly. 2: I would consider doubling the thickness of any walkways, if only because you never know if someone will bring a bulky metal miniature that could warp it, or worse, fall over and break.

[@FrankyDCrafter]

I love how modular everything you are making is.

[@ASUSfreak]

Very cool and simple idea for a functional gateway and the hinges for the bridge/ladder

[@wingw3844]

you are one of the best dwarf for crafting

[@KhaledSalehwanderer]

Wonderful! The Dwarf's lines are glorious!!

[@RandProductions45]

I am so happy I found this channel. I'm definitely going to be taking notes to make terrain for my D&D group!

[@sgtporkchops6830]

Another great piece, and your style and comedic input has progressed so well! Your personality has really come out in your videos. They are getting better and better!

[@roguishowl3915]

Great beginner project. Cardboard is a great crafting material. Very nice work mate 🫡👍🏻

[@sydneyadamsteele]

This is fantastic! Thank you for making such an accessible build for new crafters!!!

[@silenthill5794]

This was brilliant, and having priced this stuff at stores with my son, building seems to be the way to go, well done !

[@Kladrin]

I used a lot of cardboard for my scenery when I was a teen, then I switched to foam and other materials, but I must admit you used some smart techniques and now I kinda want to try a similar build now :D chapeau!

[@Aelanna]

Yes, I love the brushing and cutting sounds!

[@CC-nz7mg]

Love the video and the brushing sounds. I'm inspired to make my own! Thanks!

[@relictusimperator8647]

Gotta say. This looks absolutely stunning

[@bushyman477]

I've never got into D&D, but at the ripe old age of 23, I really want to now. And the cardboard methods you showed were so simple, I can see myself doing it - it's just the painting aspect, it's pretty expensive to get a wide variety of paints and brushes

[@jordanmellor5903]

KZbin recommendations actually working for a change. Awesome video! Can’t wait to try it for myself

[@calvanoni5443]

Awesome. The walkways worked out well. I like the sounds of the dry brush.

[@saltykrug]

Dude, you're a frickin genius! Very inspiring for getting back into miniatures and D&D with my 2 sons. I'll be using this idea! Thanks for posting this video.

[@D1gital-ZER0]

I enjoy the cutting and brushing sounds!

[@VanK782]

GLORIOUS CONSISTENT METRIC UNITS

[@seanclarke8015]

This is the first video I found of yours, you are a genius!

[@sopi2]

Great results, thanks for showing us

[@CrankyPantss]

That’s another excellent build, Mr. Bard, sir. Your imagination and creative instincts are superb and your sense of humor is awesome.

[@add2ndedition663]

Simply amazing

[@zan917]

Incredible project and incredible video! Thanks for sharing!

[@qsviewsrpgs4571]

Looks amazing, well done.

[@onebigholiday42]

Really nicely done! Looks every bit as nice as the Foam builds

[@WarpstormChronicles]

This is really a great idea. I play 40k Kill Team and this will work great for that too! Loved your funny comments as you were building :) .

[@MrDreddBeard]

I don’t know how I stumbled on your video but I did, and it’s awesome. The end result looked great, plus the construction was informative, interesting and entertaining. I needed this today, I can’t say enough good things, great job!

[@danlangford9434]

Keep it up, sir. You make some creative, functional, and fantastic stuff that's super budget friendly.

[@taiyoctopus2958]

unexpected ASMR :P I think you enjoying the brush noises enough my man

[@notreallydavid]

Great work - good to hear from some dwarves as well.

[@MegaStone99]

This is epic, this is the first video of yours I have seen.

[@JesterArkeHoMW]

Putting the dried bark in a pepper or salt grinder turns out some nice, fine particulates if you do want something of a smaller grade too.

[@thane9471]

i am so happy i runed into your content, i was looking for content like this...thank you

[@tmcdon]

Very cool! Commentary was lots of fun as well!

[@pebblesthecat3625]

I like the colour scheme and how it all came together at the end. You definitely need a dungeon or cave system now that leads from an underground gate in that Dwarven castle, possibly leading to the Temple you made a few weeks ago !

[@doctoronishispsychosislab1474]

paint the outer walls in pva and cover it in very fine sand for easy texture. Epic simple project you have good job

[@justinphillips8282]

Super dope dude. I will be making this. Thank you.

[@alexisXcore93]

10:51 oooooh man, i felt that! extremely nice content, i've never said this but you just got another sub, keep the good work, this looks terrific!

[@thelastlaugh9724]

This is true badass crafting.

[@thecraftingbrothers9448]

Great Video Lucas!!! I have been following you from the beginning and use a lot of your techniques in my own builds. Thanks

[@johnr7279]

Very nice job! Amazing what can be made just out of cardboard.

[@logandarkhorse3377]

I gave it a Like not even a quarter of the way through. Awesome build

[@kaades_]

My machicolation detector brought me here. Once again it didn't let me down

[@BardsCraft]

do u even machicolate?

[@omgods1]

this is exquisite!! Great job!!

[@brunobarcelos8084]

Awsome!!! Congratulations from Rio de Janeiro!!!

[@Silithael]

This looks amazing! Great job using simple cardboard!

[@magusred]

Now this looks like a fun project!

[@1pieveofKH]

I don't make a whole lot of things, but if I start anywhere it'll be with your builds!

[@richardokeeffe8375]

Great crafting!

[@peronkop]

Wonderful work and really cool Wall Quais!

[@mr.birdie1406]

Finally! Glorious Machicolations!

[@EV-olution]

Very nicely done! It looks amazing.

[@shealdme]

this is so awesome, i've got some grat ideas now thanks

[@mikerevell8145]

This is awesome mate👍🏻 not everyone has the time and money to be able to build super realistic structures so this is great. You can also use expandable foam (from a DIY store) to build awesome caves etc

[@JaredLB1990]

Dude, you're phenomenal!

[@nohemigg95]

What an incredible building!!! Great channel I just found, and I love it!! ✌️

[@BardsCraft]

Welcome!

[@markbroughton2231]

Nice work, simple but very usable and something that's very each to teach others how to make. Well done........

[@tanzaemon]

Awesome work!

[@animedrawings07]

just found this channel, and now I'm binging all ur videos, well done man, ur very talented and could u please give us some more..... ASMRs, lol I don't know why but the sounds of the foam and the brushes is so relaxing

[@crucifia]

I made models with corrugated board myself, when I was a child. One hint for you: You can use the barbecue sticks like dowels to connect pieces without glueing. This allows for reusable modules that can be dismantled for compact storage.

[@BardsCraft]

extra modular terrain 👌

[@rafiqkatana]

This is actually pretty good.

[@griffinguides7838]

You are extremely good at building...

[@TeaPoweredModels]

Great job! Love the simplicity of cardboard - I always find it useful building a quick cardboard model to prototype complex structures before moving on to XPS. Filling holes you could try a thin layer of plaster or drywall filler.

[@user-qc7ky6wy9i]

First video I'm watching from you and even if this is not something for me I just want to watch more videos because 1) it's simple and effective but mostly because of 2) your small jokes that made me laugh out loud. Thanks for the great tutorial and the laugh!

[@XxL3G1ONxOFxHAVICxX]

coarse coffee grounds make a great ground texture too

[@____________838]

cody as do Pencil sharpener shavings.

[@Firebirddna]

Good job. Looks good.

[@agonleed3841]

this was cool. My son is going to love this

[@moagony6056]

You are a true artist you creative SOB

[@CraftNicks]

Awesome work with the cardboard man! Epic! Glad to see u still doing tha thing!