Quick and Easy Stone Wargaming Walls

[@DowntimeDad]

A stone wall with real stones! Kind of nice to stray from the "draw lines in foamboard" default technique, and quicker is nice too! Great texture.

[@RedBeardBaron]

Best part was I finally found a use for those stones which have been sitting on a shelf for 5 years. Thanks for watching!

[@taifunkchichris]

looks great. I've seen this done with "tongue depressor" craft sticks and pebbles/stone chippings. Only the guy that made those also used wall filler/caulking to create a mortar effect between the stones. His was for a WW II war game

[@RedBeardBaron]

Caulk would be great, it would make the walls incredibly durably...hmm...might need to make some more walls sooner than later.

[@Maxyshadow]

Easy the best stone wall build I've seen.

[@hunterward2658]

Using actual stones gives it a really realistic look that I like. Also, you should try the method where you basically make a cast and fill it with pebbles and glue if you haven't already.

[@RedBeardBaron]

I agree, real stones give an effect that cannot be duplicated. I have seen Terrain Tutors nifty lego mold for making walls, haven't tried it myself yet...might have to give it a go one of these days.

[@gkspain1]

Very nice video, Really clever way to make effective looking stone walls, thanks for sharing

[@RedBeardBaron]

+war gaming with Garry Thanks for watching!

[@AlexBabcock-hw9iz]

So many ways to make walls this is a nice tutorial thanks.

[@RedBeardBaron]

+Chris P. Bacon Thanks for watching!

[@stevew9748]

another great wargame craft. nice work.

[@RedBeardBaron]

Appreciate it!

[@noglastica1166]

Great Video RBB really looks realistic

[@RedBeardBaron]

Thank you buddy!

[@ricktoriousgamer]

Great videos. I may have found an alternative to mica flakes. They are not as flat, but i was able to find 1/8" to 1/4" slate gravel on Amazon. I think it will emulate the effect you've created very well.

[@RedBeardBaron]

+Ricky Perez Nice! I know people were having a hard time fund some. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

[@GrimmJD]

Was just thinking as you was building that i wasn't in the like or in the like group. But as has been the case many time over with many crafters that paint makes the man and the walls look great. I was turned 180 degrees in the end.

[@RedBeardBaron]

Thanks! I appreciate that. I am amazed how terrain can look rather awful until the last few steps and then it really comes together.

[@bahoppes]

Simple with really awesome results!

[@RedBeardBaron]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andynelson7773]

This made me hungry for granola bars 10/10

[@RedBeardBaron]

+Andy Nelson Hah! Happy to help

[@andynelson7773]

Red Beard Baron your sire get 1sub, thanks for the quality videos

[@CharliSwae]

Crushed sea shells worked well for me in place of the mica stones...I had difficulties finding the stones themselves around these parts

[@RedBeardBaron]

That would be great substitute, I know finding these rocks has been difficult for some. Thanks!

[@RodgeRules]

Very cool! I think this technique could work well for bigger stuff as well, stone houses, churches, etc. all the way up to full castle walls!

[@RedBeardBaron]

+Wisco Horndog Tabletop Thanks! I've used this technique in conjunction with sparkle as mortar between the rocks and I think it looks even better.

[@Classic_DM]

Checking in on this idea. How well do the mica flakes hold up over time?

[@alrethiansterraintutorials]

You sir are a genius 👍😉

[@RedBeardBaron]

Thank you friend!

[@greggsadler4387]

What would you recommend for 10mm? Obviously shorter foam board. Stones? Maybe kitty litter?

[@RedBeardBaron]

I might use those small aquarium rocks, think they might be around the right size

[@VonSkulltaker]

Great video and technique! Any suggested materials for 15mm scale stone walls?

[@RedBeardBaron]

I have seen in hobby shops, like michaels, in the floral section they have the same flat rocks but much smaller. Otherwise you could use aquarium gravel for a pretty decent effect. Thanks for watching!

[@VonSkulltaker]

Awesome! Thanks for the advice!

[@apachy2]

Hello Mr Beard Guy. Any chance you have a link to the stones or mica that you used. I cannot find anything like what you have used online. Thanks!

[@RedBeardBaron]

I have seen them recently in floral sections of hobby shops and craft stores, like Michaels in the states.

[@redmist1122]

I just found your videos just a week ago and really enjoy your tutorials. I see you use the tile material with the sticky back...how do you resolve the sticky backing? Thanks.

[@RedBeardBaron]

+redmist1122 Welcome to the channel! I stick them in baking soda and then put a layer of pva over it to seal it.

[@redmist1122]

Okay, will give that a shot. I just saw your other video last night from earlier in the year with you using the tile material. I had a hell of a time with the sticky side when I was making gravel roads several months ago. I used the sticky side as oppose the other side. I figure the sticky side would lock in the gravel/ballast...nope! But now I know what you do, will give them a shot. I went to a the big box store to get the 3' strips for about a buck after mil discount. Finally, I really enjoy your videos for the wargamer. You got me hooked!

[@icesh9232]

I cut up some chip board for the stones and it looked okay but not as good as the stones

[@Rusty_Gold85]

15inch is 15cm or 150 mm and 1inch is 2.5cm 0r 25mm

[@rodgeratkin]

way past time to sharpen your knife

[@nowonmetube]

Man... Your furr grass doesn't look as good as you think... It just look exactly like that: furr colored in green.