The Beginning - LARGEST WARGAMING TABLE IVE EVER MADE

[@barryslemmings31]

Small point from a model-maker whose partner is a building surveyor. The lead flashing in the valleys (where two roof surfaces meet) should be under the tiles, not on top of the tiles. Either put the foil down first or - instead - use strips of 10 thou plasticard instead of the foil. The plasticard can be laid as two separate strips and the tile edges can go over it when you tile the roof. With regard to the card tiles curling when you put a water-based material on it, I have worked with thick card for many years and I like to 'plaster' it with PVA, very fine sand and plaster washes to soften and create texture. My first go at this 30+ years ago was a disaster as the cardboard went to mush. Since then I have always used a polyurethane gloss varnish - well thinned with white spirit - on the bare cardboard. The poly soaks in and hardens the cardboard almost like resin into glass fibre matting. The result is a harder and more durable cardboard which is now water resistant and will take any water, PVA, plaster, acrylic paint mix without flinching. Barry

[@jherazob]

These are useful tips!

[@euansmith3699]

Awesome comment. Thank you and your partner for the info.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

This is gonna be sweet!! nice customization broski.

[@Winter420]

please make a followup to your 'warhammer is for everyone' video and explain if you still think that we should let the bigots stay so they can be 'educated'. please understand that assuming a minority should educate a bigot is itself a type of supremacy. I really liked your channel, and id like to come back and watch again, but I just cant give views to someone who feels that way.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

@@Winter420 Arch seems like he might live his whole life as a bigot. There's no use trying to 'educate' him. That being said, many of Arch's 240,000 subscribers stumbled onto the path of hate thanks to the YT algorithm. Many of them still have a shot at maturing into functional adults... but they need better friends and role models than the gamergate crew. If I can get a handful of 16 year old 'gamers' to watch me paint mins instead of watching Jeremy Hambly rage about SJWs... that's a massive win. I think it's important that there is always a path back from hatred.

[@Winter420]

@@GoobertownHobbies that is a fair response. my initial reservation to your video was only because it felt like the burden was being placed back upon each of us to educate them. as a minority, its been expected of me to 'explain' myself, and its just never a great feeling. What I now understand is that you are not putting the burden on us, but standing as an ally. thank you for taking the time to respond to me, I will resume watching your channel. :)

[@KnarbMakes]

That's fantastic. So much organization needed working on a big project like this. Look forward to seeing the rest of it!

[@martinthewarrior5016]

16'×4' is massive, cant wait to see how it'll all come together!

[@MatthewCharmanadventures]

You know, one of the things I love most about your videos is that you have a way of making everything feel very manageable. There's a channel I watch called Paepercuts and... I mean, the guy's a genius. And he's breaking it down bit by bit, but goddamn it's intimidating! You videos are really good for getting new or relapsed terrain makers (I used to do it when I worked at GW but got out of the habit) to pick it up!

[@Dreoni_]

9:00 Nah mate no need to say sorry, you've done quite a lot of work! Great job! Can't wait to see more!

[@duncansBoB]

Awesome! Love that you're documenting the whole process for this monster build... And that you're starting by reminding us that prior preparation prevents piss poor performance... Can't wait to see what comes next!!!

[@JesperoTV]

HOLY QUALITY MATE! I started watching and subscribed a couple of years ago, but fell out of the hobby for a bit. But coming back to see the progress in quality you've made, it really made me happy!

[@aaronbono4688]

I rather like these videos that show a part of a build. Gives a perspective on just how long it can take to complete a project. I would love to know the actual hours spent - gives us a sense of how long it takes. Obviously you would do it faster than non-pros like me but knowing number of hours to get so far into a project is enlightening.

[@msterrainlab]

Really looking forward to see this project progressing!!!👏👏👏

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Nice video man, that wall texturing technique was great

[@NatesMiniatures]

The textures on the buildings just make mdf look so much better! You did an outstanding job mate, I wonder how much skin you lost with all that superglue ;)

[@JerryH171]

This series will be great help and inspiration for my WW2 table I just startet a week ago! Looking forward how your buildings are going to turn out and ofc the board in general.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Nice little video man :) I think MDF kits have a lot of potential for modern buildings when you add details to them like this, can't wait to seem them finished!

[@ethanpierce22]

Honestly can’t wait to see each part of this

[@BillMakingStuff]

looking forward to this epic journey

[@dirtybirdsf]

I really appreciate that you are pointing out the stages of projects in this video. Thanks

[@Nat1videos]

They look fantastic! Love that little tile grout and PVA texture, i'll be doing that on my next build !!

[@bigbrowntau]

I think I'm going to have to go back over my sarissa buildings and refit them! You've really inspired me. Really looking forward to seeing the rest of the build. Thanks so much for sharing this video

[@jklew9486]

Yeah this is gunna be killer

[@roguishowl3915]

Hi’ya Luke, mate I just want to say cheers for your vids. Whenever I feel down, I sit and watch you making or paint something and my spirits are lifted. Thank you very much mate, and I’m glad to hear you’ve gotten better yourself. 😊

[@ThePickleJar]

Loved this! Great to see the buildings go from nothing to looking good already. This project is going to look insane when it's done!

[@JustMe-gz4pu]

I love the way you detailed up the mdf buildings. I have a few I have set aside trying to figure out what to do with them. Now I know.

[@1945atombomb]

This is just a tease of what's to come and I can't wait. Glad to see One Page Rules out there, been with them for a few months now and so worth the $10 a month (US) for armies of pre-supported minis. The Vinci Army coming out next month would be awesome in this set up you are doing here.

[@KnightFlesh]

I really enjoy seeing your work Luke. I really enjoy watching your builds because even when you say they are rough, or have mistakes, they always turn out incredible. You have come a long ways since I started watching your videos and they are always inspiring. The fact that you moved into a large space and are building these massive commission pieces looks like a dream come true (with a bit of nightmare thrown in I am sure!) Just know you do a great job brother and you put out great work, in both video quality and builds! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@jules_paints_40k29]

Absolutely love it when you do board builds and you record each step of the build and I'm really looking forward to seeing the next one

[@BadgerLovingFluffster]

I've used Sarissa stuff and appreciate the amount of prep you need to so to make the look their best. Nice job so far mate. Look forward to see how it develops. Good luck

[@TrevorTimmis]

I love the walk throughs on projects, it shows the real work that goes into these builds. Thanks for taking us through the process. Can't wait for the rest.

[@MaxDMCrafting]

AMAZING! I love crafting journey style videos... and made by you is an EPIC journey indeed! Thanks for sharing, man! Keep up the great job! Cheers!

[@Barbarossamodels]

Impressive how much more work you can do to those already nice little buildings. Liking how the tile grout improves the textures & finish, look forward to seeing how you paint them up...🙂👍

[@WhataboutTRUTH]

Very interesting build, I'm looking forward to seeing each update. It's great to get your advice and see how to do different things. Keep them coming

[@chrisgerardy2877]

Excellent video, as usual. I'll repeat what several have already stated: I love this type of video. I learn so many things that allow me to improve my own work. Thanks so much!

[@SPD3DPrinting]

That is a gargantuan project! thanks for the video showing how you thought it out and tackled it one by one. Have a great day!

[@mr08evox]

Your videos make me happy Luke. Thanks for that.

[@huwtindall7096]

Super tips on the render texture and those pre-cast cobble tiles to build texture on the flat MDF. Looks excellent. Looking forward to the series!

[@SlayerMiniatures]

Really looking forward to this series. Shows how you work efficiently, and the whole process from start to finish will be very interesting. Thanks for the vid luke

[@52Miniatures]

I'm so going to get started with a MDF project. Thanks for throwing the snowball.

[@fentoncentral-ngauge]

Cracking start. Slowly working my way through your channel. Excellent stuff!

[@MrLogain85]

These look amazing! I can't wait to see how things progress! Fantastic bolt action inspiration.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Great stuff. Love the tile grout technique! I’ll have to give that a try.

[@garethtomkins5797]

Interesting as always luke. I'm. Waiting to see the full table finnished. But enjoy seeing the process to how you get there. 👍 👍 👍

[@corrhall1]

this is excellent thanks for sharing - if it helps, I have used Modge Podge on the roof tiles to texture them up - brush on and when drying, stipple/rough up with the paint brush - seems to work well to create a more three dimensional finish.

[@colinrimmer789]

OO Railway Modeller, buildings are really smart, looking forward to seeing the project grow.

[@sholomrabin2011]

looks good Luke. looking forward to seeing how it pans out.

[@jazzCFB]

MDF! i have a book nook i've been gifted for my birthday and i'm quite hesitant to how to approach it (regarding what sort of paints, primers, etc should i use). i've been following this channel for a bit and now i'm even more thrilled to see you do your magic with MDF! looking forward to next week! cheers!

[@MythicGolem]

I'm especially looking forward to the board. I'm printing some ruins now in preparation for making a board myself so I'll be absorbing all the tips and tricks!

[@EssexBoyz]

Fantastic stuff, really looking forward to seeing your whole process on this one. I’m particularly interested how you are going to transition from old town to new town. Cheers 😃👍🏼

[@Breland1976]

Excited for this series! Looks awesome.

[@EvilAdvisor]

Well damn, this gives me a few ideas for terrain projects. My list of grows evermore! Hope your project proceeds smoothly

[@gertrasmussen9195]

Thanks for all your inspiring videos. I like to use tinfoil baking pans for flashing, it is a lot thicker than foil on a roll, and you can skip the cluing of paper on the back. Looking forward for more videos.

[@TabletopLenny]

Nice way of adding detail to MDF! Like it!

[@sillymonger]

So much work!! Damn son, loved the texture!

[@gavrielc.929]

Looks great, thanks for sharing and looking forwards to see next part - great motivation, makes me want to get my stuff done!

[@StormofSteelWargaming]

The Sarissa stuff is beautiful, really nice designs. I've used pollyfilla for the render, using an old brush to stipple it, but I was doing that on 15mm buildings.

[@QuiniansBudgetCrafts]

I gotta get me some of these mdf kits. Those are super cool. Missed ya at PatMoCon man, hope to see ya at the next one

[@jimsminimodelsmccrea]

brilliant, thanks for sharing this, I'll be following this with great interest .

[@stuartmiller8053]

nice work. looking forward to following this epic build. cheers stu

[@euansmith3699]

This is looking like a great project; and I'm looking forward to seeing how it progresses. I like your co-ordinated beanie hat and t-shirt ensemble.

[@thomasbraden8242]

So looking forward to watching you work your magic.

[@bitzbox]

Can't wait to see how this unfolds. The houses are looking pretty nice already!

[@joshpickering5039]

Love this mate.. good tips with the MDF buildings, especially the tin foil trick for the leading! Interiors will be VERY interesting.. Bolt Action is my favourite game so I’m following this series closely!

[@sleestack2723]

You’re teasing me with just this much? You mad lad. Looking forward to the rest of it! Thanks mate!

[@matthewstafford6504]

This is looking great so far. Can’t wait to see it develop

[@andygorman858]

This will be the most insane 4’x4’ board ever! Can’t wait to see the next vid. Cheers for sharing dude!!

[@andygorman858]

@@GeekGamingScenics hahahah, just re-read...should have said 4x4 section! Still, 16x4 is batshit mental.....can’t wait to see the full table setup!

[@leedavidshenton-phelps4788]

Good work Luke, looking forward to the next installment.

[@CrazyCrafterLivestream]

Massive board, can’t wait to see how it comes together. Really excited to try out that tile grout paste on one of my future builds.

[@seedsofchaos]

You've definitely got your work cut out for you! Looks amazing so far and I'll be along for the ride. Good luck!

[@rodneyr5266]

That is a huge build! I am slowly becoming an MDF terrain convert and those building look the part

[@nozhki-busha]

Nice. I am just finishing up building a 6 x 4 french town using Sarissa. Look forward to seeing what you do with this.

[@BethorInvictus]

Interesting project, looking forward to the results. I will try that grout dusting, gave a real nice effect!

[@TheGreatMim]

Really looking forward to this series, thanks Luke👍🏻

[@TheImmersiveWorldCrafter]

This is great, Luke. I am going to be building my first HDF buildings soon and it’s useful to see some of the techniques you’re using.

[@thomasbraden8242]

Im using these same buildings for my bolt action table. I will be keeping an eye on all the techniques you use on this.

[@CARLO92ful]

you are my favorite Artist! amazing work bro! really detailed ! ;) keep follow you!

[@hereticsmysterium6820]

They are coming along nicely. Can't wait to see the rest.

[@jefferymartens6303]

Looking forward to the next! Tremendous vid!

[@theunion6024]

You’ve missed the lead around the chimney stacks and the lead joints between the houses, it’s still stunning though well done 👍

[@bettsdn]

Looking impressive already!

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

Awesome look into the process. This should be fantastic.

[@paulofreire7520]

Great project! Look forward for the next videos 👍🏻

[@moritzborchardt2262]

Doing things properly - the guide :) thanks, mate, learned a lot!

[@thomasderaines5075]

wow - the buildings look great already

[@jmc7034]

Looking forward to watching the progress of this project

[@outonroad]

For the leading on roofs etc try aluminium foil tape. It looks the business and you don't have to try to apply adhesive to it as its self adhesive. Also great for doing metal sheeting overlays with rivets etc as you can add rivets from the back with a sharp pencil or dull scribe.

[@justanothercaptain6566]

Good video. Thanks for sharing your techniques. Cheers!

[@wargamesgeek1334]

I really enjoyed this, looks like you have loads of work ahead of you, and I can’t wait to see the next instalment 👍

[@WargamingHistory]

Nice one mate, I have MDF buildings with a passion, they need so much work to look good. I have used with success Wills Tiled roof pieces so no card cutting either and smaller more realistic tiles. If you need some pics of typical Normandy render colours give me a yell on FB and I can send you some reference pics. cheers Matt French Wargame Holidays

[@duncansBoB]

Hi Matt. Reference photos would be awesome - have e-mailed you.

[@chaosmike84]

Cant wait to see the wonders you'll put into this board

[@tabletopgeneralsde310]

Great job, looking really good. I use filler and apply it with a sponge to my buildings. Will have an eye on this project.

[@olivercromwell3575]

One thing I've noticed you have missed is gutters and down pipes. I'm planning on making my own 15mm scratch built Normandy houses. I was going to use styrene rod and cut up plastic straws. Chimney pot also add a lot to buildings.

[@besjungebesjing9692]

Great vid! Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@richardwhite3522]

Great video I use foil yogurt tops or pot noodle lids for lead work as it is textured

[@gecko2.617]

This allready is intrigueing and I want to do something similar for a WW2 Table (only slightly smaller... like... maybe 4x4 or similar size... instead of 4x16... o.O ) Love this video and am looking for every update and video you post on this project :)

[@duncansBoB]

Happy to say it is being made in four 4x4ft sections, so there should be plenty of inspiration...

[@bicskeiz]

Thats a very-very good looking mdf upgrade!

[@olivercromwell3575]

Scissors- I'm right handed but I have to sometimes cut with scissors using my left hand during my job as a theatre nurse. What you need to do is pull in with your thumb towards your palm. This brings the scissor blades closer together and makes them cut better. Don't waste your money on left handed scissors. No left handed surgeons use left handed scissors. They learn how to use normal scissors in their left hand.

[@BoysOfCinnamonCat]

Looks Awesome!!🔥

[@300lbsNick]

looks good. I use premixed plumbing sparkle to "fix" MDF buildings, but I like your method of wet muddy slime. Might try out next

[@SangriaSamurai]

One thing I've used to recreate stone for larger, weather exposed projects is use lightweight spackle (Pollyfilla in the UK) and mix it with a small amount of concrete or mortar.. it dries with a sandy texture, slightly grey and is lightweight and durable. it might not be as cheap as your method though, but it might also be less time consuming as it goes on like Vallejo red oxide paste but smoother.

[@dominicquast5083]

Would love to see you work on some 3D printed Buildings. Your work is awesome. Please keep it going

[@jeroenkarsen8753]

I would love, like... really love a part 2