My FAVOURITE TERRAIN BUILD So Far For Tabletop Wargaming

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EPISODE 83 - Today our hero Bill scratch-builds a BOT SHOP using household junk.
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[@claudiosabitzer9316]

how do you even make crustard?

[@RotnDot]

Story time with Bill is whisky time with Bill. I love me some whisky time with Bill. On a side note, I would really like to see like an anual video compiling all the elements of respite you have been collecting so far. it's great fun seeing the individual models, but I'm curious on how the world's shaping up.

[@robertnigro1430]

The white piece of plastic that you like so much is a mouth piece to a breathing machine. You use it to get oxygen into your lungs in home kits or hospital.

[@njmcliffe]

I love it when a Bot Shop comes together.

[@timparks9833]

I’m proud of Bill for resisting having the robot hand flip the bird at the camera.

[@andrewfarrington6927]

I think you're making the right call on bases.

[@Roadkill663]

I got the Stars in their Eyes reference because I'm older than water. I think that roll of black plastic stuff with the cool texture is damp proofing, goes in between courses of bricks to stop damp creeping up your wall... I might be talking complete cobblers, wouldn't be the first time. Loving your work.

[@Danny-no2zp]

I got it! 😂

[@junkers4561]

The owner of Botshop is a real gentleman. If it were another person in his place, who, having received a demand to return the robot's hand to its place, could fold it into an indecent gesture that would be noticeable from afar.

[@fewbobable]

All those patreon hand bits 👌 with the titans hand atop the botshop. Clearly a second hand bot shop.

[@jackturner3803]

Makes sense to be more or less finished Respite at this point, but I would suggest maybe making a few civilian houses to go around the outskirts. You could go for a sort of mobile home park look, since most people in respite were adventurers who moved there, their houses could be their ships, still almost completely intact, minus some rust and a few repairs, and a few little add-ons. Could also have little pod houses, just for fun

[@mooj.]

the hair curlers for the hull skeleton poking out is genius that looks awesome!

[@praxisxww6686]

It would be kool to see the hole town put together

[@hookatt]

your videos scratch every single itch in my brain. you are definitely one of my top 3 favourite creators on here. love your videos so much!!

[@patrikhjorth3291]

Is that why it's called a "scratch build"?

[@PeanutButterWarrior8]

I'm glad to hear you were so happy with how this one came out - I think this might be one of my favorite builds of yours too! Was really magical watching it come together. I know it takes a ton of time and effort off screen to put these videos together but thank you for all your hard work - really a delight to watch.

[@chester1882]

Name a more classic Bill move than sticking interesting plastic shapes together only to cover it up with kids foam :9

[@sheerbeauty]

"When in doubt, stick a lot of cr4p on it" Solid life advice.

[@polrua]

That really was lovely, and the final effect is striking as hell. It looks like the sort of thing that could easily be commercially available as an actual kit. I'm very much looking forward to seeing Respite in all its glory. Definitely keen to see more of the world, its people and creatures.

[@mikevincent8728]

Definitely a fan of no terrain bases 👍 Bootiful build as always

[@WulvenKraft]

Interesting, I ran a poll yesterday about terrain basing. 56% prefer to base their terrain, but I'm with you, basing terrain just makes using it harder. That hand turned out great!

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

This was WONDERFUL! I love your sketches and visual style of how you put things together. That as well as the music just makes me feel like a kid again. GREAT painting job and story too. WOW!

[@Tesseract_T]

@9:56 Those are cabinet legs (i.e. Kitchen Cabinets) - they screw up and down like that so you can level the cabinets out on uneven floors **The more you know**

[@TonyBullard]

Love that your blames your procrastination on Cat. Brilliant.

[@muttrogers6586]

The Bot Shop is right up there with the Trading Post and the Noodle Shop for my favorite Respite build. Also, I'm with you on the bases. I think trimming them down's the way to go.

[@innocentBystander19]

The overall aesthetic doesn’t match my vibe because I lean more toward medieval fantasy, but what keeps me coming back for every single video is your incredible ingenuity and resourcefulness. Seeing your process from conception to execution is VERY creatively invigorating. Keep doing your thing!

[@amberyooper]

This is a really cool build! All those bot details really fill it out nicely.

[@halfcrafted]

Working at the Bot Shop yea 🎶 Love the style of the grungy buildings of Respite. I can just imagine fearing for my life there.

[@VoltieBird]

I agree this is probably your best build yet. As far as bases on terrain it depends. It can let you add extra details like fences or vegetation, but for scatter it's often better to not have bases. Though if you're playing a game like Idols of Torment, the base is part of the ruleset, so it's kinda necessary.

[@edpaintsminis]

Jordan Sorcery brought me here and now I'm staying. Love your work Bill.

[@BigAdam2050]

13:45 THE BEST THING ABOUT HERO QUEST IS KNOWING THE VOICE TO READ THIS IN.

[@rosspalmer5171]

Absolutely love The Bot Shop! Totally agree about bases on terrain.

[@kymme123]

I agree Bill, I think this is probably my favorite terrain build you've ever done. It's just overflowing with personality and charm.

[@callyg.628]

This has got to be one of my favourite Bill Making Stuff builds! Great one - I think I need to make a bot shop now :P

[@thekelvingreen]

I'm always amazed not only at how you manage to build stuff out of junk, but also how *good* it looks. This could easily be a 60 quid scenery piece from You Know Who, except it looks even better. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that this is a great Bot(ty) Shop.

[@SolStains]

Damn... That hand, looks awesome🤩

[@marks6928]

Proud for this to be the first time my name has appeared in the Patreon list at the end. I think this is the best building you’ve made so far, looks great 👏

[@volttherobot]

That Bot Shop is gorgeous.

[@JaTensai]

Story time is my favorite part. I love hearing the Respite lore.

[@ScaleTrainStation]

Build Better Bill - now that's a bill I can get behind! Flame lets things stick to plastic because the non-sticky plastic has it's molecules all intermingled with each other leaving no room for outside interaction. Like the royal family. Burning it a bit makes it open up and accept other molecules, like that Meghan girl. There you go, SCIENCE! GET IN THE F* BEADBOT BILL. Also, the chair stacking game is much more fun with the shot glasses and bottle of bourbon. Obviously the previous owner kept those parts. I hate bases, they make it too clear whether a mini is in the terrain and therefore cover, or not, it takes away far too many chances to argue

[@wesphillips7806]

Love this build! The paint job is my favorite part 🔥

[@FantasyReader321]

Thank you so much for the long episode! I'm doing a lot of third shifts at my security job, and this gets me through the long hours.

[@neonwind]

Absolutely Beautiful.

[@pikmyman]

Alright that's sick. It may be Saturday morning but now, i must scratch build.

[@johanenerskog2348]

Respite sooo needs a restaurant! Like a fast food joint with a BBQ 😁👍🏻. And love to se some “habitat blocks” and then Ruster camps!!

[@jakelevinson7802]

Love this stuff. It’s really sweet to see the collaboration.

[@DanielS2001]

10:27 - I'm not sure what it is, but it looks like part of a nebulizer, which a small machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist that can be easily inhaled. Great video as always. :D

[@bobmark2194]

Please please please! What is and where can i get the think plastic sheet in 13:07! I cant seem to find it. Im missing a key word for it or something.

[@Metalstrom]

I think this is your best build yet ....looks F amazing ! Love it. I think the sheer level of detail really makes it work!

[@SimeonCogswell]

Fantastic work! My vote is for Rusters next.

[@TurtleKun]

Probably one of if my absolute most favorite terrain build I've seen!

[@iain.sm.c]

That hand is one of my favourite things you've made. This whole build is fun, great job Bill. Although please don't make fun of Chair Game, it's actually a great game for anyone serious about tabletop RPGs.

[@KilgoreVoid]

10:26 I think that's part of a nebulizer that is used to deliver medicine to asthmatics.

[@shaunaustin2742]

Definitely a great build, and because of your Patrons ... probably the best one yet. 💖🛠 Generally, I dislike Bases on terrain, unless it serves a purpose mechanically for gameplay purposes. I would love to see a video showing the "updated" terrain pieces .... when you get the time. Keep up the good work and pass on my thanks to your Patreon subscribers.

[@myronallen3010]

That was easily the best terrain build you've done yet. It's interesting to see you develop as an artist and improve over the years. You just keep getting better and learning. I hope you Matt clear coat them afterwards. I find artists clear coat mists but enamel rustoleum Matt clear coat does not.

[@encouragingthings]

Thank you, Bill! I love your little buildings and the giant arm came out excellent! Also, I had to rewatch how you did the base rust layer as I've been having some issues with a paint job and that sort of gave me the solution I needed to move forward with my own project! Much appreciated!

[@Christian_from_Copenhagen]

Amazing build, Bill! I'm right there with you about bases, baseless terrain blends into the underlying surface much better. Really looking forward to seeing your town all together :)

[@mattyblackpaint]

I not only got your reference, but I'm called Matthew and it's night time now as I watch this (early evening) so it hit me twice as hard.

[@michaels8940]

Great build sir, as to bases for terrain I try to keep them minimal like you say to save space and make arrangements easier and more versatile. Sometimes though for protection and stability they are very much required.

[@kellswitch]

The whole piece is wonderful, but oh my god that robot hand is AMAZING!!!

[@Ernzt8]

This is the best terrain piece you made so far I think.

[@nickwright9064]

It looks amazing!! Thank you for posting and you have a new Patron. Your videos give me so much enjoyment, I want to support!

[@VAB0L0]

This piece turned out fantastic! Really strong and characterful, it looks like it's been taken out of a cult classic video game or stop-motion film no one seems to knows about

[@LordAnderzzon]

I'm a simple man: I see BMS upload a Respite-building video I click and like. These build-paint/lore-videos are easily my favorite.

[@LordAnderzzon]

This was a great build. And your semi-base with details spilling over the side is definitely the best way to go about basing buildings. EDIT: What Lovecraftian horror is "Meat Mountain?"

[@anonymousmagpie784]

Praise be! A Bill Making Stuff and A North of the Boarder Video on the same day, we'll be eating good tonight!

[@honestorchard]

I like bases - makes terrain feel more like a mini diorama. But you do you.

[@zippy5131]

Brilliant...... And Tonight Bot 808 is singing Bob Dylan......... Badly........

[@ruaridhmackenzie3215]

I've been waiting for months for these to turn up in a video. The black thruster thing is adjustable legs / feet from kitchen cupboards.

[@MrJef_Paints]

Late but on the #one fans list. Cat gave me the form. One of your best.

[@chuckweb66]

Just fantastic! I’m 50/50 on bases. Just depends on what I’m going to put on them. Here in Tennessee, we say Tin Foil but pronounce it “Tin Fearl”. Thanks for a great video.

[@harbl99]

(3rd attempt) The rokkit fwustahs (objectively correct spelling) are adjustable furniture legs. They are super cheap and make for good vertical. Turn upsidedown, chop off the threaded projections, greeble, slap a flat surface on top. Quick and easy elevated terrain.

[@miked6288]

Really great piece, Bill. I agree, it’s certainly one of your best, but I love all of your work. This one puts me in a Robot Carnival/ Katsuhiro Otomo state of mind. Really great design and execution.

[@The_Captain40k]

This is definitely your best build so far, it's so awesome! I love the giant robot hand.

[@TheYogaPartyHouse]

Watching you rip through that foam board with a pair of scissors made me laugh! 😂 Scissors on foam board is so graceful.

[@WarChimp]

Fantastic build, love the washy tape idea, my daughter is always buying it so will get her to add some useful ones next time. Oh, if you are going to build the meat mountain check Tesco for clearance Korean BBQ beef jerky. No reason it shouldn't be authentic and smell good.

[@jackcleveland1175]

As a struggling creator I always find your videos inspiring and fun! Thanks for doing what you do. Peace.

[@johnnycarcosa5974]

Those terrains are getting cooler every single time wow

[@kingkreaghan]

This is definitely a favorite build of mine as well. Wonderful!

[@Pezzapoo]

Was good to see you and the gang again at Expo mate, hope the hangover wasn't too bad ) Great build btw, love the creativity

[@nicholasbcleghorn8008]

Fun built. Great imagination. Looking forward to your next project.

[@natewoodford]

when you flip through pages, you should move the hand out of the way for a split second so there's a freeze frame of all your artwork if it were to ever catch fire and die

[@joshuaedley5191]

Cool looking botshop the way you made it create alot of story telling. Along with you telling it aswell.

[@theBribarian]

Your chance is fantastic, I recently discovered your builds after seeing the bot collaboration and I very much look forward to watching your content Bill!

[@charlesscottbuchanan4188]

One of your best builds. Great job and inspiration.

[@Atbel]

“Just got to build it now… oh God”😂 Relatable! Great build Bill

[@patrikhjorth3291]

I think a building like this needs a _little_ bit of a base, just enough to put some greebles on. Just look at any building that's been in actual use for any amount of time, it will have little piles of debris around the corners. I think that's how you can tell what the building is used for? Maybe? Keep it tight, like you did in this video, and you should be able to fit other pieces of terrain around it. That big robot arm looks really good. I did think that you were going to use it as an articulated crane rather than a sign post, sort of like the whole bot shop was a bot in itself, but whatever works.

[@andyball9872]

Really great work Bill! The Bot Shop is by far the best build so far, your builds get better every video. I love the way that you have steered clear of 3D prints and doing the same old stuff like other channels. I’m keen to see a Ruster camp. Question- how many nuggets does Cat eat on a daily basis? It’s keeping me up at night, not knowing.

[@travisshallenberger9486]

I have to agree, this is one of your best builds. It looks so cool. It has that ramshackle Fallout look, but in your unmistakable Respite style. This is what keeps me coming back to your channel. I loved everything about this video. (Except for that chair stacking game. Seriously, how disappointed would a kid be to get that?) I'm eager to see the Ruster camp build, or the Meat Mountain one. They both sound awesome. I'll keep on coming back and waiting for you to release the BITG expansion with teams, the Gutterlands small unit skirmish game, and inevitably, Gutterlands: The RPG.

[@davidortiz4808]

😂😂😂just got a look at the Bot shop vid and I’m so impressed! So much so I’m getting inspired. The RUST is amazing as always. Details are amazing and the story you tell just puts the cherry on the sundae. THANKS BILL!😂👍😎

[@garybuettner7920]

Fantastic! Funny coincidence that I just rewatched the trading post build. Love that giant hand and the wrecked spaceship. Love to see more Respite, but would love to see more of the Gutterlands. I think that it’s fantastic that all your builds layer on top of each other, but I especially like that there hasn’t been any glaring weak spots. Everything is cool. And the videos themselves are masterpieces. I’m not a new viewer, but sometimes I watch other KZbinrs and then come back to yours and I’m like wow, there’s so much more going on with yours. Reminds me so much of T-nu or Crafsman’s videos, just busting at the seams with talent and creativity.

[@RobotRoundupArt]

Such a great build! The giant robot arm puts it over the top.

[@tylerttinsley]

based or not if you want modular terrain to look great on a table use a painted faux fur mat for a overgrown grass / shrub look. The terrain will sink into the fur and hide the edges of the terrain. You can even make sunk in features like roadways or rivers look natural.

[@plastic-nomad]

Yes, it's my favorite build too! Amazing work! Love your content!

[@richardthomas8415]

Outstanding work Bill 👏 I love all of your terrain builds

[@olabandola9577]

That is your best build so far I think. And it looks awesome.

[@garygolding2333]

That really is your best one so far. Great work from your Patreons too!

[@cuffedjeans7320]

always love your intros! build looks smashing, bill! edit: "bits and bots" might be a fun name for the shop, if you need one

[@nastybadger]

That's so bloody good. Best one yet.

[@leewat3742]

Hey Bill, in between building bead bots, buildings for Respite, making up the back story, stealing you kids toys and looking after Cat. Do you illustrate books? Your sketch book is amazing.

[@robot7759]

Keep the bases on, preferably rectangular (or hexogonal), so u can mix and match various terrain pieces.

[@Kiardra]

I've just finished watching every single episode. I loved every minute, and now I'm going to join the patreon.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Awesome, thank you!

[@619Slipk]

Came out looking cool as always. Specially the big hand on top