Amazing Homemade Textured Battle Mat For Warhammer Tabletop Games

[@jamesbruce1975]

Can we get a 3 or 6 month check in on the durability? Itll be interesting to see how it copes with being rolled up constantly.

[@BarokaiRein]

He turned a grass mat from wish into one with static grass 3 years ago and apparently it's still okay so I'd assume these would last just as long.

[@michaelmanning5379]

I bought a 6' X 9' dark brown indoor/outdoor carpet. I then rolled on a coat of tan-coloured matte house paint followed by glue and flocking. 25 years later and it still looks great.

[@mrmochay9222]

Nice idea.

[@adamhayes1196]

Did you have a look at Butyl pond liner as an option? It is much heavier than the neoprene you tried, so can be used thinner and stilllay flat.

[@mrvanguard8467]

I was in stitches over the out takes, thanks fellas.

[@casemeisterT900]

That was the best sponsored segment of any YT video I have ever watched! 🤣

[@troyphoto7]

Here's a challenge for another vid: Amazon has cheap Vinyl gaming mats... and they have atrocious prints on them... can you do the same to those mats? Do they need to have their shiny surface scuffed up before glue?

[@ArandomNutter]

You might want to get fine grit sand paper then use the glue

[@DenePaintsThings]

All hail Lord and Lady Geek Gaming Scenics! Interesting watch, especially for wargamers short on space, will be interesting to see how it holds up over time.

[@mitchcameron]

Loving all the tiny hammer projects of late. Completely inspiring me to try it and make a matt like this for it. Keep up the great work gents! Also a dedicated tinyhammer series would be great on places to find models, terrain and rule sets that work well with it (beyond the usual GW sets).

[@Craftlngo]

looking at the outtakes, it's amazing that you get anything done! Awesome Battle Mats

[@euansmith3699]

The Established Titles ad-read was great. As was the helpless giggling in the out-takes. Oh, the mats are pretty, too.

[@That_Guy_In_The_Sky]

It's nice watching Josh & Luke working together, who says couples can't get along.

[@trollslayer8828]

There is something so calming about two british mates slowly talking about building wargaming terrain. This needs to be sold as a reassuring meditation. Like "it's going to be OK guys, there are still people playing wargames".

[@theblindartist8345]

So glad you and your boyfriend are making videos together full time now. They're doing great.

[@PaulKuykendall]

Please, please, please use a respirator when dealing with those clouds of grout. Silicosis is no joke. Airborne mortar and grout in your lungs is a terrible way to go. The mats themselves look amazing, though!!!

[@mysticmouse7983]

Yeah I thought masks would be advisable. Those flock filaments are also very mobile.

[@KnarbMakes]

Great use of materials man! Interesting to see your technique.

[@_tensketch]

Not gonna lie, you could've just uploaded the sponsored segment on it's own and it would've been an absolute winner of a video. Genuinely hilarious.

[@jons_jumble]

This was great to watch. I've got a farm and ranch store here in town, and now I know I'll be purchasing one of these rubber livestock mats for my table. Yes indeed.

[@Sam_888]

Only Established Titles ad that has actually made me consider buying one 🤣

[@frankblaker8294]

Off cuts and end rolls of breathable, waterproof, roofing felt. Doesn’t shrink, lays flat, easy to glue to. I used various ends of silicone sealant to texture edges of roads, stream banks etc. I made my nephew loads so he can have various scenarios and it cost naff all.

[@mandowarrior123]

I have a bunch from reroofing... just the thin stuff? It doesn't warp?

[@frankblaker8294]

@@mandowarrior123 Hi Warren, the off cuts I use are a heavy duty fabric that comes on a 50 metre roll here in the uk. This stuff doesn't warp and paint etc doesn't leak through. It has a slight fluffy texture to trap condensation in a roof and this helps paint, glue etc to stick. It is as light as a feather and doesn't warp. Why not try a piece of your stuff with some left over paint?

[@misterzealous8696]

This is an awesome project. Going to try this out for my local wargaming club. Love your basing material as well. Trying to pump out a Necron army and your basing products have been a treat to use.

[@smoessmee]

'... Or Lady...' 🤣 The outtakes were hilarious.

[@JEGranberg]

Luke and Josh, Dynamic Duo of mini war gaming.

[@bio-boosted]

very effective results & a fun video to watch! Congratulations to lady Josh on the promotion 🤣🤣🤣

[@therealDonMac]

I have always loved your videos, Luke. I have to say, I love my Lady Josh joining you. At first I was a little doubtful, but I can't imagine him not being there now. I love the direction the channel has gone, and can't wait for much more.

[@ThePickleJar]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Odeus777]

Please, I need more gag reels in my life

[@donbuckmaster6922]

The last two mats look great! The first one looked good too just that it wouldn't stay flat. All in all, awesome results man.

[@PattyIce93]

Guys, thanks for all you do! This is awesome stuff. Luke, been watching you for a few years now and the content is amazing!

[@imafool69]

For the wetsuit batllemap that ended up wavy.... it actually make a terrain thats naturally uneven with slopes. The only problem is that is pretty unstable but could explore the idea of shooting the underside with expansion foam. I know it defeats the purpose of a rollable battle map but still think if could be a cool idea.

[@alfredpotts6136]

I made a desert terrain mat from faux leather/leatherette 10 years ago. I used brown acrylic caulk and have had no problems with shrinkage or cracking, so it probably depends how thick you apply it. I smeared it on thin and patted with a sponge to give it a rough texture, so no other products such as flock required. I also marked in tyre ruts and cracked ground at the same time.

[@mandowarrior123]

Perhaps you store it in a better environment? An unheated shed might be too cold, or perhaps too hot will affect it too. Then there's brands, he won't've used an expensive one.

[@thra-x1855]

3:30 dunno how much that title cost but that laugh was bloody priceless!

[@wc9109]

I watched this video yesterday and today I have had three adverts on Facebook for that ‘Heritage’ certificate site! Big Brother is watching!

[@robertevans3173]

Nice work Luke and Lady Pickle. Thank you for the content. I definitely will be doing this.

[@JoeyC777]

Did NOT expect that sponsor!

[@wmandthings]

1:09 As a confirmed hoarder, literal tears!

[@alfredpotts6136]

You were a brave man wearing a white T-shirt whilst leaning across to roll brown paint/glue onto the mats!

[@duppyman9025]

Very Informative and interesting, Awesome battle Mat, great video 'My Lord' and 'Lady'..... lol

[@liamsohiergaines4161]

where'd you get those trees at 11:35?

[@ThePickleJar]

We made them ourselves :)

[@Nat1videos]

haha the look on Josh's face when he says "or lady" 😂 Great video! Mat looks very cool

[@RisingApe]

Great idea, I have a mat by Deep Cut studios which is excellent, I might try to add some more textures to that though, as yours looks ace . That's 7mm neoprene with stitched edges and the weight is great.

[@richardlionheart3935]

Loved the outtakes guys :)

[@RenierBanninga]

fun testings. Lovely result. Hope to see a video of the 6x4 one where you plan to go ALL IN with details as another video. Good stuff!

[@mattsallows5896]

Love your buddies shirt!!!!

[@alangates5240]

Have you had to designate a separate loo for 'Lady' Josh? Cracking video!

[@deceptmasterjj]

I love the bloopers

[@rccmavis]

could you make a video on maybe adding flexy roads on a foldable mat. i was wondering if latex and grit would work

[@DrX6xx]

for neoprene (dive suit) little bit of heat gun action will have it sitting flat.

[@Finraen]

Would love to see someone make a textured map like this but with a hex grid overlaid (or underlaid) so the grid is visible without being too prominent.

[@samb2052]

Hi Luke, have to disagree about the caulk. I used the cheapest caulk I could find, emulsion paint, some water and sand. I made two 6.5 x 5’ mats and they’re both still going strong. The second has a few minor cracks in it, I think because I skimped on the caulk and used too much paint. Since it’s an arid mat it doesn’t matter. I added Woodland Scenics turf to both while the mix was wet and even that is still looking good.

[@mraide]

Im glad Joshs hair has grown out a bit, he looked like a mad aunt a few weeks back 🤣

[@duckdictator6531]

This is a super interesting video, a super inspiring idea! I’d love an update in a couple months to how they hold up to use and transportation, before I make my own.

[@RandomDude-jq9mu]

Man this one cracked me up .... Love the mats as well!

[@samsowden]

Nice to know where you get your rubbers Luke.

[@Andy__H]

You two should be on the telly. First rate acting skills. 💪😂

[@itsyaboy_dario]

@GeekGamingScenics for the mats that warp and roll up what about having a way to clip some sized up wooden beading to keep them ridged? d go for the better material if making one but might be a way to fix old warped matts people have?

[@sodor_dan-da-man]

Fantastic. But looking at the cracking of the last amazon purchase mat, possibly already suggested or thought of, but stone effect colour some patches or roads and paths on it using the crack pattern as a crazy paving effect.

[@leewat3742]

Hey Up Luke, if you make a castellated bit (or mod the end bit) for the end of your hoover it wont suck on the mat when hoovering. I say wont, should really say might not :) Actually thinking aaout it, just tape some lolly sticks to the end :)

[@TheBronchitus]

Josh his mat looks amazing as well... nice head of hair Josh!

[@za907777777777777777]

I would be keen to see an 6 by 4 urban or desert terrain equestrian mat. Blood good idea.

[@ThimblewolfArt]

I'd love to see more videos about modular terrain. I've been wanting to add some terrain and minis to my DnD game, and something like this with movable pieces on top makes a lot more sense for something like that.

[@NikiGothBunneh]

Wondering if the wetsuit material would make a board type one easier to use long term (springy like a card table?)

[@TheGreatMim]

Great video, like the idea of doing it to an old game mat too. Loved the outtakes😂🤣

[@TioMostFrio]

I think you ought to try the neoprene (thin wetsuit material) one more time. The only difference I would recommend is using a heat gun or a hair dryer to heat up the material a bit. The material should flatten right out and behave better. This technique should actually work for all the materials in this vid. Awesome content, love it keep ‘em coming.

[@crazy3M411]

i love this experiment i gives an alternative to the traditional ways from before.

[@joshelguapo5563]

Oh man, now I'm getting so many ideas, can make some with roads, grass, desert, maybe rivers? IDK but I'm excited by this

[@TheDMGinfo]

Best sponsor segment ever :)

[@Greentreeanduril]

Really impressive stuff. I’m sure I remember you talking about this idea a few years back. Great space saver, I’ve had to skip boards I’ve made in the past just because I couldn’t get them through the loft hatch.

[@mr08evox]

At some point you guys should do an outtake compilation!!

[@StormofSteelWargaming]

Excellent stuff and it's great to see how these mats look.

[@BroadswordWargaming]

Great video man! I always love seeing you working out how to use random products! :)

[@gwynplaine4198]

How much glue was used on the larger mats? and why was gouache paint used rather than acrylic?

[@gwynplaine4198]

@@GeekGamingScenics That's pretty good. Thanks a lot. I really am impressed with this video. I'll definitely do it.

[@BurningHope27]

Bloody brilliant video mate 👍 Keep up the great work.

[@johnhannah1847]

I'm impressed thanks for doing this save a lot of people a lot of money and time if they are going to do their own mats now know what to use and what to avoid

[@deebernaers137]

Hi Luke, cool video! Do you think the horse mat would hold tiny (and less tiny) rocks and such to make a Necromunda Ash Wastes board, using some of your glue and sealant? Was going to make it out of XPS foam tiles - but this would take up a lot less space in the house.

[@deebernaers137]

@@GeekGamingScenics awesome, thanks - looking forward to it!

[@mandowarrior123]

@@deebernaers137 you could try other things silicone sealant, however you could literally sew them on- just drill a little hole through your bigger rocks. When there's a will, there's a way.

[@bmrmel]

I wanted to ask about the link for the mat material you preferred, the horse stall stuff, I think it was. Where could I acquire some of this please?

[@lootpigeon]

Those mats look amazing, great job! Looks like you had too much fun making this one 🤣

[@Relyx]

I have that Shinra t-shirt too Josh! Bought it from Gametee back in 2013 I believe.

[@ThePickleJar]

:)

[@unit0033]

how much fast dry basing glue for the 6x4ft mat

[@oxmeatpete]

“Lady” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 so frickn creative

[@robertlocock5636]

Has anyone tried using thick "2mm" PVC table cloths or large barrier mats as a base?

[@nraketh]

Wow, this is really a cool idea.

[@ftangftang4909]

Absolutely fantastic episode brilliant idea. Cheers m'Lord

[@MentoliptusBanko]

This is super interesting. Thanks!

[@MagnusMoerkoereJohannesen]

I want to add a small correction to one of your claims in the video: sawdust sticks _exceptionally well_ to anything you _don't_ want it to stick to.

[@BPCustomCreations]

"Can you put it on your CV?" 🤣🤣

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

Cracking work, very interested in the long-term durability (and perhaps ease of repair if needed). Cheers!

[@cell32005]

I wonder if you could take the "grassy" green matting material (not quite synthetic grass, more like a short-haired rug) and just glue more grass and stuff to it, skip one step, as it were ...

[@benn1181]

❤ that dude's wig.

[@ThePickleJar]

That’s my real hair

[@mandowarrior123]

That's what happens when you eat your greens.

[@dominiclemire2540]

Great job. But if you are looking for a new challange, maybe you could try a desert or snow mat. We don't have anything like this on the market.

[@HermieMunster]

Interesting stuff, have you ever tried vinyl flooring? I’ve got a load of off cuts that I’m tempted to try and use - specifically the underside not the side with the print.

[@seanclarke8015]

Love them! You should make and sell them!

[@joshmortimer3433]

Ive been wondering how to make a roll up matt, so this is perfect. Thanks!!! @Josh love the Shinra Soldier FF7 Tshirt, where did you get it from? (p.s.I thought Monster was going to be your sponsor this week)

[@mikewalf]

Can you do the same with a ruined city scape with more gritty texture instead of grass or would it be too rigid with more hard core materials?

[@lukewolsey]

That's fantastic, especially for someone like me that doesn't have space for a rigid board.

[@gdmunn83]

I thought for a while at the beginning of the vid that the sponsor was going to be Monster energy drink 🤣?

[@mysticmouse7983]

The old GW flock mats are the best made cloths ever. Can't someone replicate that product?!

[@LaoLaoSW]

I would love you try to make a wargaming table based on Felucia from Star wars, for star wars legion or similar. Bright, Colours and full of plants. :)

[@Skull_Gun]

Would grass flock on PVA do the trick instead of static grass?

[@TheHobbyCorner]

Great work lads. That board came out great. Will be interesting to see how it holds up over time. I'd assume it would depend on how much or roughly you play on it, and how often you unfurl and roll back up. Loved the sponsorship bit too 😂👌

[@watita92]

Awesome video, thanks for making it! I'm thinking using a mousepad style gaming mat I have at home for this but am in doubt about whether I should remove the top cloth part that has the print in the original product or leave it and glue everything on top? Any advice?

[@oleww50]

Outtakes from this are 🤣🤣🤣👌

[@tobys1943]

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaate. You and your crew are GOLDEN 😂😂😂😂🪇💅🏻✨