How Durable Are My Ultra realistic Wargaming Tables?

almost 4 years ago i built this ultra realistic wargaming table based on the Mediterranean for a historical wargame called mortal gods . its not everyday i get to see my board years later fter loads of playtime and transported around the uk this board shows just how hard waring my gaming table actually are
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[@GoobertownHobbies]

This is one of my favorites of all the boards that you've done, so good to see it again! I'm glad it's alive and well :-)

[@Born_Stellar]

I just can't believe its been 4 years... I remember watching this video when it came out! XD

[@jmc7034]

I remember watching this and amazed at how well it’s stood up to the test of time. It STILL looks a great board😁❤️

[@mikemartin3671]

Wow, can't believe that it's been almost four years! The board held up so well! Great idea to show the durability of this iconic table. Well done, take care.👍

[@euansmith3699]

0:06 Hopefully the answer is, "More Durable than the passenger-side wing on Josh's car." Josh's struggles with the board got a solid giggle out of me. I'm amazed that the grass and trees survived so well. All the best with your evil-eye, Luke.

[@ThePickleJar]

hahaha

[@trentsosebee8798]

Luke!! I’m in the middle of basing my 2300 point forces of nature army for kings of war. I’m using your base ready range, tufts, and Matt scenic sealant. I can’t believe how everything is turning out. I just wanted to say thank you! You opened up this awesome hobby for me and your products give me the confidence to put my stuff on the table top! Keep doing your thing man! Thank you so much!!

[@SlyBlu7]

This was the board that really hooked me on your channel. I recently used a bunch of your techniques and some of your products on my own terrain, and then took that terrain to a tournament for people to abuse it. Went over a treat! Everything came back in great condition. This stuff really is extremely durable. You've hit that ideal space where your terrain is beautiful, while still rock solid, and it's not even that expensive. As always, thanks for all you're doing for our wierd little community of gamers!

[@RPRsChannel]

*_Aha, that's why there was a clip of this board in an MS paint video._*

[@ThePickleJar]

And now you know ;) haha

[@irtehdar2446]

I tried an experiment a long time ago. I needed to whip up some objective markers for a scifi tournament and because I was out of resin and couldnt be bothered to manufacturing them from scratch I tried brushing some pva into my moulds before pouring in the casting powder. The hope was that they would get a tougher surface so they would survive afew weeks without chipping. So far they have survived well over a decade and been thrown around more times than I can remember. If youre worried the plaster is gonna chip give the inside of the mould a coat of undiluted PVA before pouring the plaster. Do it while the pva is still wet so the 2 can bond into eachother.

[@89AUSNJO]

Beautiful board and how the channel has progressed since then is amazing dude.

[@danielschwarze6216]

I watched and rewatched this build over the years and I too feel a little nostalgic. Love how this held up!

[@paradoxical7810]

I remember seeing you build this 4 years ago (can't believe it's been 4 years?!) I used your MS polymer technique to make a whole basing scheme for my warhammer army back then.

[@trueneutralmatt4287]

Seeing how well they last does make me think about trying my hand on some smaller boards for DnD

[@KrippledKracka]

I love the follow-up videos. The fact that you can come back 4 years later and review your product / creation and give a true reliability update, that is unprecedented. I think you are setting the standard when it comes to honest reviews AND I can see huge improvements / growth over the years. Well done mate!

[@jherazob]

This is one of my favorite of the boards you've made, love seeing it again and am pleased to see it just enduring, very nice!

[@ChaosCanyon]

Love your builds man. Quality work

[@euansmith3699]

I love your scenery work too. Give my regards to Frank.

[@Bluecadet1987]

Its great to be able to come back to a project like this and see how its fared. It still looks stunning, a testament to your techniques.

[@brooksf-l7619]

Very cool to see this board back!

[@kylewilliams6091]

Nasty looking eye you got their buddy hope your well ?

[@KnarbMakes]

Was half dreading you guys would drop it out of the back of the car in the intro, lol.

[@Seelenschmiede]

I'm impressed how well this one held up! The tables at our local gaming shop are really badly banged up. Guess their makers should watch your vids.

[@r1ck5m1th]

Loved that board when u made it. AND just picked up mortal gods from Mirfield as well... starting to think you and pickle might be influencing my hobby decisions a little too much 🤔 😅

[@anunnakialien8727]

the stuff i bought with Luke's influence, well spent a lot and learned a lot. This is my favorite channel, its been a journey i will never forget. Luke is now The Master of his craft.

[@Behornn]

This is the board that introduced me to your chanel back then.

[@duncansBoB]

Built to last in Yaarkshire... You create 3-dimensional works of art...sculpture by any other name. An artist, an artisan and an arse'ole! Tripple A rating as ever!

[@geekfreak69]

It’s awesome to see this gaming board again.

[@jardinestirling1916]

That was one of my favourite board that you have made. Nice to see it in good nick after all these years. But I guess the better People look after there terrain the long it lasts.

[@drawbyyourselve]

One idea I had with the plaster rocks, how about mixing some of the base colour into the plaster? That way the "chipping" would come off as natural erosion/highlighting.

[@seanclarke8015]

One of the best boards you ever did. I still come back to it for reference often.

[@Ksennie]

I loved this board and the videos with it- it directly inspired my own terrain projects, and was a huge help to how well they came out.

[@manyminigroup2065]

No way it’s been 4 years! That’s crazy, I rewatch a lot of board building videos and every time I do I wonder what happens to these boards. So glad to see this one again! That’s held up massively well. I just can’t wait to see the bolt action board at the UKGC!

[@jekylthorn8969]

I am a railway modeler as well as a wargamer. You are correct on how sturdy the scenery can be if done properly. Great video and I really do believe that more gamers could get into realistic scenery if better prepared and skilled. This will help them to take the plunge!

[@coleenknickelbein8063]

My favorite board of all times!! Hell yeah!!

[@wargame2play]

As an ex model railroader, I used hydrocal ( dental ) plaster for my rockfaces. It does stand up to use , but can become quite heavy. I’ve therefore begun to scenic only building bases or points of interest. ( also helps with my storage issues ) Modular is great if you have the requisite room!

[@robertasmus3094]

I remember enjoying watching the original video and taking inspiration from it. This is a nice follow-up. My trees haven't fared so well, lol, but my guys are a bit rough.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Very cool that is held up so well! Awesome board Luke

[@rugbymeat]

Remember watching the build videos of this during the first lockdown as it fired up my interest in terrain making. Great to see it back and looking so good!

[@maj187]

Hilarious opening sequence. I was expecting James may to step into shot...

[@aylaktavsan]

This was one of my favourite wargaming tables you made! I am so glad it survived so well.

[@seanusmcmaximus]

if you mix pva with plaster and water it is a much stronger than just plaster and water...for those rock moulds ;)

[@kungpochopedtuna]

Great to see that board survived still looks great too

[@korniestpatch]

I remember this board build man this looks great years later

[@KickapooNinja]

That's badass!! I wanna make a smaller one for some toy photography. GREAT job!!

[@Richiemouse]

This is my favourite board you've videod, just love the cliffs and ruins.

[@goforitpainting]

Simple and spectacular. A great example of how the most complicated solution is not always the best.

[@kallisto9166]

I gotta agree, that's a lovely looking board. Glad to see it's still going strong!

[@chriszanko4755]

Initially tinting the plaster a neutral tone can help camouflage with chips and bumps

[@Berserkerworks]

Great to see how the board has held up. I have a little more faith in static grass and plaster now :D

[@nazteeb]

Quality build and a gorgeous board.

[@lukaskarlgerhard]

I remember when you released the video, the board was unbelievable and still is. Can't believe its been 4 years, time flies

[@RoseKindred]

Wow, almost 4 years already? Glad to see it is still in use and not just some prop for a convention and discarded.

[@alanmoore2889]

Thanks Luke, this video answered my long held doublts about the durability of static grass on wargaming tables.

[@alex.mortz9]

Incredible work as always! Absolute inspiration!

[@kelimar3014]

Jesus, that board is four years old?! I remember that build was the one that really brought me in as a regular viewer of your channel.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Cheers Luke , Luv~Luv~Luv . 🐺

[@Blackbird_Rally]

Mate this board was the first video of yours I watched all that time ago. Amazing to see how far you've come fella.

[@lolaldanee2743]

I also remember this board being built, love it

[@vascoaching8590]

I love this board man! Ancient Greek and all..👌🏻💯

[@lifedragon99]

Oh Holy shit. One of the first videos I saw of yours was making that board.

[@opesam]

I remember that board being built! Brilliant stuff as always.

[@grimgar3048]

i loved watching that board come to life, great to see it again

[@benfox9382]

that's an amazing table mate. Beautiful, even after 4 years graft. well done!

[@KeldonRaven]

Very cool to see how well its held up. I most confess I expected a bit more wear and tear too, not due to bad building just cos convention boards take some hammering.

[@AxDhan]

I like to doubt everything, and Im glad that this has proven so resiliant to time and play wear

[@stephenrenwick8781]

Woah, that has done really well.

[@chriscurr4593]

Great to see the techniques last, as the're great inspiration and fun to do. Thanks luke.

[@PheonixKnght]

I cant believe i have been watching you this long. I hope you got a whambam for your Jupiter to help get those prints off.

[@scroggie_mini_painting3983]

Awesome board! Great that it stood the test of time 👍🏼

[@badger7359]

This is the build that inspired me to do some similar terrain in 15mm. I'm in the process of doing some modular (600mm squares) terrain for 28mm figures so thought i'd try latexing the trees. Boy does that stuff stink and in a much more unpleasant way than the impact adhesive which I barely notice. A bowl of liquid latex reeks like hot school "plimsols" filled with rotten eggs. However the good thing is the clean up is easy as it just peals off the table when set. :D

[@edinnuir7518]

With the water 'cleanliness' .... something occurs to me.... Isoflex Clear Roofing...sealer? comes in paint can type pots, ive used it and know it gets used commonly for sealing larp props etc because its really durable, clear and whatnot. . . could use that as a final coal over the water surface and then to keep larp props non-grippy and clean (and drawable from scabbards without friction etc) we just use standard furniture polish every once in a while...... could be a useful tool ... or even just an alternative. . . . . Always a fan Luke !

[@anunnakialien8727]

you had me going, i thought you were going to do a Lukes indestructability test and test it to destruction. glad i was wrong. PHEW. good to see the durability of your work over time. youre a very clever man.

[@MrMaxkingone]

10 min video about how good you are, bravo

[@justinskol597]

Still one of the best looking boards!

[@PK-64427]

Thanks for the video!

[@Helegbrod]

Oi! Blue dental plaster... try and chip that. It *will* add a fair bit o weight to the boards, but it is indestructible when it comes to wargaming. Also, adding some paint to the plaster will make chips pretty much invisible.

[@smoessmee]

Loved the board when you made it and it still looks damn good. I used the clearfix on a puddle/pond and I did find its texture attracted dust, or rather, it's hard to get the dust off. I thought of adding varnish but I never got around to getting brush on stuff that isn't matt :D Good to know I was on the right track though.

[@jmaccsarmiesofmiddleearth]

Jesus christ was that 4 years ago. Still looks incredible.

[@OldManRogers]

I remember watching the video and thinking wow. Even more impressed that it's lasted considering it's been travelling about!

[@MW-xi9oy]

great to see some lesson learned, cheers :)

[@Greentreeanduril]

It was and still is a beautiful board. I’ve watched and learnt so much from the multiple viewings of the original vid. Get it mounted on the wall somewhere at work 👍🏻

[@Rajdane]

I love your evil right eye mate ;)

[@PeninsulaPaintingProjects]

Wow that 4yrs has gone quickly

[@joelincz8314]

I love how you do not even keep the door open 🤣 . Super inspiring watching this makes me want to start being creative again and start a project with my kids over the weekend, thanks!

[@fakeymcfakefaceiii5879]

Christ on a bike, remember you making this and then saw it getting manhandled at salute. Amazed to see it doesn't look like total shite by this point. Fair play

[@keptinjack]

Mark at Footsore is a lovely chap, the board is super nice too

[@MentatOfDune]

Must say I did wonder if static grass would last but that board still looks great.

[@bluesheepminecraft]

I can't believe it's been four years, congrats on a successful channel mate!

[@TomJones0065]

I love Static Grass, but sometimes it does not seem to work so good, Smaller works fine. The taller I can never get it to stand up right! I REMEMBER THIS BUILD I SAVED IT! You inspired me to make one, mines a bit smaller. But YOU SURE HELPED! THANKS LUKE! Any ideas why I can't get the taller grass to work right!! ?? TAKE CARE THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO!! BE SAFE!

[@DarthSid]

I really love this table and especially Mortal Gods! You should go in mass production! 😃👍 Btw i hope your right eye is ok, looks a bit redish.

[@herrnase4340]

Nice to see one of my favourites making a return. Really good to see how well it's holding up. Do you know the maintenance routines the owners went through ?

[@cromcraft3494]

Awesome stuff

[@BlastercadedPainting]

This is like those videos when people have released animals into the wild and go back years later to see if they still recognize them.

[@ThePickleJar]

We should have done a clip of the board running up to luke and then them both embracing and laughing and rolling about in the ground

[@BlastercadedPainting]

@@ThePickleJar you will however need the rights to something by Rod Stewart to get everyone right in the feels. Could be pricey.

[@adamdahlberg4403]

great video!

[@chrisvevers6147]

would love to watch you have a small game on that board.

[@kaibe5241]

I really want to make some custom boards once I get a house :)

[@jayw9879]

Howdo fella? Im very pleased with the 2 parcels that arrived! Dam fast from Shop to my door too!!!! one question :) what is the green crystal? waiting for foam to arrive now, then I can crack on. what on earth have you done to your eye bud?

[@mraide]

Rock steady mate

[@benn1181]

Luv that board Luv the base ready range Luv luke Luv luv luv Simple as.

[@alunslatter400]

commenting for the alga' very interested in how things age & break :)

[@Diggbie]

Great videos. I've just recently gotten back into the hobby end of last year and you have some great tips and ideas. One of my biggest problems is not knowing anyone local to me, ive yet to play my first game of 40k lol. Any recommendations on where to find local people up who have gaming nights in West Yorkshire? Ideally older people because I'm 35 now 😅

[@Ayns.L14A]

Thanks Luke,

[@tomatha132]

Wonderful video, great to see how your board has endured after all these years. My only question did you both intentionally wear matching outfits for the opening sequence or was that just a coincidence? 🤣