Scratch Build Castle Ruins

A DIY tutorial on how to make ruined castle sections for various settings/systems. Such as historicals, D&D, Rangers of Shadows Deep etc.
Made primarily from Styrofoam and with some modularity.

[@mordor-focker]

Amazing build. Gives off some real weathertop vibes.

[@MarkNiceyard]

Nicely done! I like it.

[@cerisekappes580]

Looks really awesome!

[@stonelion99]

I really like this build, I quite enjoy how you used the leaves and bushes to bring back some color to the pieces. As far as aesthetics go, this piece is perfect. I do have a critique (Note that I am a novice crafter so don't take my word as gospel or anything). I feel like you could have made it a tad more playable, especially the stairs. maybe you could make each stair just long enough to put a miniature on.

[@thecavyforge7307]

Thanks bud, always welcome to feedback, yeah, in hindsight I should've put a landing or something halfway up but I don't go into these builds with a plan 😂

[@reddogterrain]

Nicely done. Subscribed.

[@echodelta2426]

great build.

[@chubbers9710]

Very nice build

[@dinakamal481]

Very beautiful

[@K0msur]

4:13 - What did you make this white thick stuff out of? Thanks.

[@thecavyforge7307]

That is 'Sculpt A Mold'. It's sometimes called modelling compound and it a mixture of plaster and paper pulp. You can buy it branded or make it yourself although i only have experience with the store bought stuff

[@karenmusa3052]

Great tutorial, thanku very much 😃

[@thecavyforge7307]

My pleasure 😊

[@soledude]

👍👍👍

[@adambroz3047]

What foam is that you make stairs and brick from?

[@thecavyforge7307]

It's Styrofoam, although it differs a bit between regions. Unfortunately it's a right pain to get a hold of in the UK

[@viciousyeen6644]

Just go to a hardware store and look around the walls/roofs section. You will find Big insulation foam plates.

[@ClayBoom]

what is the name of that paste you use for texture?

[@thecavyforge7307]

The white stuff is sculpt-a-mold which is a plaster/fiber compound and you can buy it by the bag at most hobby stores. The texture paste I use later on is a mixture of cork flock, sand, black gesso and pva which I make myself

[@AghastRaven]

you are gonna get a lot of hot glue remains between the stones if you dont remove it before it settles its not gonna look to great once dried.

[@thecavyforge7307]

Yeah, that's where you can use a sand/pva mix over the top to make it into crumbling mortar, or you can use the foliage paste to cover it. But I'd agree hot glue is not an ideal tool if you have the time/patience for mod podge instead 👍

[@AlazarBurrowell]

One of the more laid back low tech easy to do methods. Reminds me of another channel called Bard's Craft. Using a simple sharp knife or utility knife is Boss in my book. There are ways to make your own scuplt-a-mold using toilet paper, which will work fine on builds similar to this. You do not need a Proxon or hot wire cutter. This method of yours adds a more whimsical element to each build which works wonderfully in fantasy settings. The only thing I might suggest is an ink wash after painting the stonework. Try that out on a piece and you might appreciate the added detail it draws out. Well done.

[@golfprince1993]

I also watched Bard's videos. But he suddenly disappeared, so sad

[@celticperspective5183]

@@golfprince1993he makes survival videos now on his new channel Age of the North

[@jvanamb]

Thank you for your episode and technique. For decades now I have been attempting to build the Bannerman Castle ruins on a private Beacon, N.Y. island in New York's Hudson River. Though I have been an RxR modeler for decades, I have repeatedly had failed to come up with a style to make it happen. Your destressed foam idea hits the mark. Again thank you so much. Jim in N.Y.

[@radishVR58]

Can I use EVA foam, if so what thickness 5mm or 10mm?

[@thecavyforge7307]

Hmm, Eva isn't great for making rough stonework. You could make neater brick style walls then add more texture paste over the top but it wouldn't be as 3d as styrofoam

[@radishVR58]

@@thecavyforge7307 alright, thank you

[@TheCraftCave]

Awesome build! Love your moss and foliage additions! They really bring a build to life!

[@mtmroc]

Enjoyed this one a lot! I wasn’t sure about cutting the tower and half, but it worked out great.

[@SadPinkDino]

I loveeee it! Fun aesthetic