Make BREATHTAKING, FROZEN PONDS & LAKES! Wargaming Terrain Tutorial

[@hauntswargaming]

🥶 If you found this video useful I would appreciate it if you would give it a thumbs up! And if you have any other dangerous terrain suggestions let me know! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@powersave2]

In place of plexiglass I've used "clear binding covers" &/Or Clear packaging plastic. Results in thinner ice, and light weight. Not sure if those cool fractal patterns would still show up, but you can still sand these for the frosty effect.

[@hauntswargaming]

Yeah those are good options also! I probably would have tried something like that if I didn't have the plexiglass on hand already.

[@metajock]

I think that's the easiest yet best looking frozen water effect I've seen yet. Really good vid, thanks!!!

[@hauntswargaming]

Glad you liked it!

[@alexklunder4374]

Looks great. Not too many ice videos that arent for basing. Gives you a good reason for dangerous terrain that makes sense too. Plus no resin is good. For those of us with limited resources and space this is a great option.

[@hauntswargaming]

Yea, they stack well so shouldn't take up too much storage space. I've had bad experiences with Using UV resin for stuff like this. Two part resin might work, but I think it's too much of a hassle for most people.

[@SpringfieldFatts]

Hell yeah brother, looks great. I'd love to do a winter themed board some day. Dangerous Terrain: minefields!

[@hauntswargaming]

That's a really good idea! Thanks!

[@newfenrisrailroad621]

This video came out at a great time as I’m looking to do some work on a board for my space wolves and was looking for videos to do good ice and water effects on a 24”x36” board

[@hauntswargaming]

Sounds awesome! I used vallejo's ground texture snow on the bases of my dwarves. I like that stuff a lot but It's too expensive for terrain pieces/boards.

[@powersave2]

That blending of blues looks great!

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks :)

[@tmilker]

That clear Gorilla glue activates with water and gives you a much better bond when using it with just about everything when moisture can't get through to the glue to cure.

[@hauntswargaming]

🤔That hasn't been my experience with this particular glue. It's not like clear school glue. I use this to join resin together. Never had issues with it curing.

[@tmilker]

@@hauntswargaming It's part of the directions on the bottle. 🤷‍♂

[@hauntswargaming]

@@tmilker I usually give it at least a half an hour to cure. For these I gave it a day. I'm gonna have to have a look at the bottle lol

[@hauntswargaming]

@@tmilker it does say to lightly dampen one surface. That doesn't activate it though in my experience.

[@tmilker]

@@hauntswargaming Maybe "activate" was too strong of a word but the glue works through the humidity in the air regardless(much like how silicone caulking cures). When you squish the glue between two things that don't "breathe" it takes a lot longer to cure because the outer edge cures quickly and then seals off the glue from more air and thus moisture. Sure, it will eventually cure but the water helps a lot for bonding stuff like plastic or closed cell foam.

[@chrisboyd4433]

I prefer the unsanded, clear ice look. I wonder if clear silicone adhesive/caulk would work for fixing the plexi in place. If I were to build these, I think I would go with just a touch of now on the edges, and leave more of the clear ice visible, like the small piece at 9:13. It seems a shame to cover up all of the work that went into the pretty blue paint and clear ice. Great project! This battle mat and terrain would go well with my blue "Ice Demons of War" army.

[@hauntswargaming]

For me sanding helps with the glare from the studio lights but for most people that's not an issue. I think clear caulking would probably work pretty well. I'm not sure how long it would take to dry/cure. Thanks for the comment :)

[@Daemonettee]

So cool! Thanks for sharing and looking forward you see this in coming batreps 😃

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks! It won't be a long wait 😉

[@gordonrussell8613]

Fantastic tutorial and outcome, definitely gonna try this myself!

[@benjaminjack867]

Looks great man, tons of new stuff to try from this one

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks!

[@alrethianscraftsbattles]

Fantastic build mate. Love how they turned out 👍. Thanks for the video.

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks! I learned a lot with this project for sure.

[@alrethianscraftsbattles]

@@hauntswargaming i´ll bet, I especially liked the plexiglas approach for the ice. I have done this in the past but with a plastic blister pack. This looks a lot more realistic 👍

[@hauntswargaming]

@@alrethianscraftsbattles yea, it worked really well. It's a bit pricey, but I've had those plexi sheets on hand for a while.

[@j.s.matthews2216]

Nice work! I'll have to give this a try some time!

[@powersave2]

Oh and adding exacto blade scratches on the plastic adds a cool effect, and would probably pop real well with your dry brushing!. Didn't realize I was so passonate about frozen scenary lol

[@hauntswargaming]

Sanding it kind of gave it that scratchy effect. I think for something this large steel wool or 60 grit sandpaper might be worth trying if you want a scratchy look.

[@lucasupright]

Really great idea! For attaching, would spot glue with super glue areas that would get covered by snow anyways.

[@alphanerdgames9417]

Amazing!

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks!

[@killer-bv7xx]

A amazing idea and a good value

[@hauntswargaming]

Thank you :)

[@vandenburg123]

Inspiring stuff! I've always though of sticking the glass pointing up for some wind swept ice spikes. Anychance you play AoF regements? Would love to see some rank and flank, it's my go to game for fantasy.

[@hauntswargaming]

I was thinking about doing some windswept ice on some of the ponds but I decided not to. I hope you're talking about plexiglass and not regular glass :p Also I haven't tried regiments but I'd like to someday. We've talked about doing some conquest bat reps at some point.

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

My biggest question is which eye is at risk? Great job, looks glorious.

[@hauntswargaming]

Neither if you have goggles on lol thanks

[@drewbakka5265]

Idea for a build: mine field

[@brandubh7046]

Wondering: What thickness Plexiglass did you use?

[@hauntswargaming]

@@brandubh7046 I'm not sure exactly. Around 1/8th in or 3mm

[@goforitpainting]

Cool 👍

[@hauntswargaming]

Thanks!

[@JMACCSArmiesOfMiddleEarth]

Dude these are siiiick

[@hauntswargaming]

@@JMACCSArmiesOfMiddleEarth thanks :p

[@JMACCSArmiesOfMiddleEarth]

@@hauntswargaming Im thinking of doing the frozen river Azog and Thorin from the hobbit film. You think this would work well for it?

[@hauntswargaming]

@@JMACCSArmiesOfMiddleEarth Yeah I think that could work

[@looselycollected7505]

Do you have a Menards near you? They usually have better precut options than Lowes and Home Depot.

[@hauntswargaming]

@@looselycollected7505 nope never heard of them

[@looselycollected7505]

@hauntswargaming They are out of the midwest. But are growing and adding new stores. I've generally had much better experiences with them for smaller or custom cut pieces.

[@hauntswargaming]

@@looselycollected7505 I'm in Pennsylvania. Lowes/Home Depot are pretty much the only options outside of lumber yards.

[@looselycollected7505]

@@hauntswargaming well rats. I guess I'm lucky now. We have a couple of them within relatively easy driving distance.We also have several Harbor Freight stores nearby, which helps here and there with the odd tool you can buy cheaper there. Well, Menards keeps expanding. Maybe you'l get one someday.

[@hauntswargaming]

@@looselycollected7505 we have harbor freights but they don't sell lumber :p

[@DungeonMasterJohnny]

jeez man, just buy a jig saw from a garage sale for $5 and make your life far easier when it comes to cutting the hard board lol. Turned out good tho

[@JC-ew5ss]

Old theater prop maker's trick, tape up one side of the plastic THEN shatter it.

[@hauntswargaming]

Not a bad idea :p

[@JC-ew5ss]

@@hauntswargaming The funny thing is it originally came from Victorian thieves that would "tape up" windows with tar and cloth so they could break them without the loud "shatter" noise.

[@hauntswargaming]

@@JC-ew5ss Also not a bad idea lol

[@acmaurer50]

Cut it with a bandsaw.

[@hauntswargaming]

If I had one that would be great. I usually use a jigsaw