The ESSENTIAL guide to build WH40k Ruins (scatter terrain)

[@alantheschmallan1933]

How does this dude not have more subscribers?! His every video is frikken masterpieces!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Lots good tips in here. I like the use of those erasers as lids... among other things

[@KnarbMakes]

I initially got them as a crafting Greblie, but they work really well as lids.

[@JennellJaquays]

I really like the suggestion of using old vinyl tile pieces for the base.

[@DustyLamp]

This is low-key the best terrain video in KZbin.

[@Visigoth_]

I really love the old school "DIY" aspect of your builds... most content creators nowadays have gone the "prefab" rout (buying most of their pieces.).

[@euansmith3699]

I love your style of presentation; and the terrain looks great.

[@KnarbMakes]

Thank you very much!

[@turnipslop3822]

Really love the rebar effect you've achieved with the garden wire, it's simple but adds so much to the feel of the buildings

[@athollmcnicoll256]

That was an insight into what we term battlefield rubble, as no area is ever dead flat, so even piles of dead soldiers, though smelly over time can be effective and in War there are always casualties.

[@tungstentoothpick6788]

Those pieces look great, I will absolutely give it a try

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks for watching. Happy crafting!

[@Andrew-px4on]

Very happy someone mentioned Zona Alfa! I'm working on a dual purpose board right now. Love your videos dude.

[@patricknoble3090]

These videos really are JAMMED full of content. Zero fluff. Great stuff.

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks Patrick. Trying to keep them interesting for u guys!

[@garybuettner7920]

I like the return to previously abandoned projects. It gives me hope. This was a very cool build.

[@crossbones8956]

I would actually just use these for a Stalingrad game. Since I play Bolt Action, these kinds of scatter terrain would look great for various bombed out areas of Europe. Great video!

[@kaneworsnop1007]

Nice scatter terrain, I'll have to add this to my list of future projects.

[@RACKSO99]

Good stuff pretty realistic and looks playable. Some things I found useful for building bombed out urban terrain is to actually build the whole building or infrastructure in tact and then cut it up and brake it down. The broken segments can then be used for the ruble, can be orientated to make more terrain, create (textured) ramps and just makes it feel more realistic. Also being deliberate about the destruction adds a lot to it. Big charred craters and bullet holes work great. The gardening wire you used worked great for rebar, you can also use thin copper tubing for piping. Raid your spare parts, you can add insignia, equipment, weapons and body parts from any army to show fighting.

[@HacksawsHobbyBunker]

Another great build! Also - I wish all of my half-done projects all fit in one box :-(

[@KnarbMakes]

I've thrown out a lot of stuff in the past, haha. Good to keep that pile in check every once in a while.

[@Bluecho4]

Great terrain. Love the bombed-out city look. Classic warzone set dressing.

[@GK-Bredbeddle]

Very very nice 👍 I like how these designs are at once generic yet interesting. That’s a tricky balance. It means no matter what war game you play, they will fit and look good.

[@House-Atreides]

I would love to see a video from you on the playability of terrain pieces and what are common pitfalls that make terrain less fun in games. I hate seeing under-populated boards or terrain pieces that just go to waste (particularly in fantasy games). Conversely I enjoy seeing a decked-out board and terrain that integrates easily into the flow of a game. As a kid I only loved Necromunda just because it was the first game I could get shooters at high elevations.

[@KnarbMakes]

I'll give it a shot in one of these videos. Cheers!

[@House-Atreides]

Well made Vid! I like your pace and especially the little factoid/tips you throw in that explain the materials, sources, and rationale for your choices. It’s nice to hear the same concerns that go through my head coming from a fellow crafter when making decisions during the build.

[@SuperSaiyanPhysique]

Pastel weathering pigments, what a tip!

[@RichardHaywardMelbourne]

I really like this video. Your technique is very creative and thorough. It's definitely an inspiration for me with my first terrain project which I will start in 2022.

[@erinweatherly6539]

Big fan of using the stick tile as well

[@markchristy9704]

Some great ideas and a fun project. Thanks for sharing.

[@pedrobastos8132]

I've made a lot of big buildings for my table, but whenever I put them to play I feel something off, like something is missing. I guess I need more scatter terrain! Great video as always.

[@KnarbMakes]

Can never have too much small scale scatter. Cheers!

[@LukeQuadrio]

Great content mate, really appreciate that effort you put in.

[@KnarbMakes]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Relemdeen]

by far one of the best crafting youtube channels i have ever seen for terrain! each video is simply amazing!

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks so much!

[@radicaledward8486]

THAT SHOWCASE TRANSITION THO!!!!

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks :D

[@earlkriewall7251]

Yes! This is the kind of scatter terrain tutorial I'm looking for and which moved me to subscribe. Thank you for the inspiation.

[@chedges83]

You editing has really improved over the past couple of videos! I really appreciate the balance you've achieved here of how much footage of each step to include - this is just enough to follow along without wondering how to #drawtherestoftheowl while still keeping the pace of the video relatively snappy

[@KnarbMakes]

Thank you so much!!

[@10urion]

Very cool idea with the historical inspiration

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks Tenurion

[@frankgarcia9350]

Very nice tutorial. Quite inspiring. Thank you.

[@reconreview9353]

Very nice. Some more very useful terrain. Great results for your effort and it's always nice to finish those unfinished projects that just sit around taunting you. 👍

[@TempestStrecha]

What a fun journey it is to see you improve your already great videos with each new release. Amazing build, and great changes to the presentation as well!

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks a ton! There's a lot to learn in video production still, deep well.

[@matthewneil3016]

These are absolutely brilliant. I am inspired to make my own.

[@d-emprahexpects]

Inspiration successfully delivered! 👍

[@ErokLobotomist]

As soon as you said, "tip snips" I was like wait, this guy is Canadian. That vinyl tile idea is great, never considered it. Cheers from BC!!

[@smoothgrvs]

I love the look but whats up with thin walls?

[@joeg875]

Solid techniques and tips sir. This will also work for my Bolt Action terrain. Keep it up!

[@KnarbMakes]

You bet!

[@bicskeiz]

Wow, thats a very easy and good looking scatter terrain! I will probably scale down a bit, and make it for 20mm WW2 battles.

[@SeanvanderM]

Great idea to use vinyl tiles! Been looking for a good base for terrain that is still reasonable easy to cut.

[@kentellis5384]

Outstanding! I love you bring in history into your build.

[@alrethianscraftsbattles]

Quick, easy and you can build a tables worth of these in no time 👍. Great work again my friend.

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks 👍

[@marcwittkowski5146]

Absolutely gorgeous, really great. And a great tutorial, too.

[@thejonathan130]

This is pretty fantastic honestly

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks!

[@thejonathan130]

@@KnarbMakes No problem at all! I can't wait to see more, and also steal some of your ideas

[@battlesbrushes5662]

Brilliant!! I’ll definitely be giving this a go!! Once again a great tutorial!

[@ArmchairTheologian4]

Subbed, you've got great style for terrain craft! :)

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@tinyfishhobby3138]

Huge fan of this type of terrain!

[@nathanbucud9219]

The intro music reminded me of the KZbin channel 'That Chapter'

[@WeltenbauerClub]

Great video. I guess i need to build some more ruins too 😍

[@MadsTrier]

I love this channel! - really love the narration and the old school DIY - just going with what seems right and experimenting

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks Mads!

[@harriswilson9952]

Just had this vid recommended. Instant sub. Great stuff.

[@ManlyPHall-ce8dc]

Sometimes I revisit this channel just to hope he's uploaded again.

[@KnarbMakes]

Don't worry. I'm still here. Will be uploading some stuff again soon :D

[@ManlyPHall-ce8dc]

@KnarbMakes this just made my day. 😊 Hope all is well brother.

[@FacilityD20]

love it! - I have some barrier terrain coming in the future too!

[@KnarbMakes]

Ooooh can't wait to see it.

[@rondanuser1204]

Thanks!

[@CampaignTerrain]

Nice one, Knarb. Really enjoyed the insights into your processes. Totally gonna get me some erasers, now, too; pro-tip, that one

[@KnarbMakes]

Best thing is, the packs come with 20+. So if you ever lose a cap, it's easy to just grab another, haha.

[@nicholaswalker4045]

These look great, nice Job!

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks!

[@reddogterrain]

The broken up dry wall to act as concrete works real well. Nice.

[@woshstudios]

Great content yet again!

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks so much!

[@timeb9300]

Wow amazing

[@natedawg7974]

You definitely inspired me. Instantly subscribed to your channel bro 🎉

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks Nate! Happy crafting.

[@daviddickson412]

Holy cow epic as allways!

[@charleyedwards2121]

awesome man

[@imperialjake114]

Great build!!!👍👍👍👍

[@KnarbMakes]

Are you enjoying this type of tutorial? Let me know if you want more content like this in the future. Cheers! Make sure to check out my Patreon if you want to support the kind of work I do and get access to some cool rewards and a community where I share behind the scenes tips and early access to all my videos: www.patreon.com/knarbmakes

[@daviddickson412]

Yes this was great brother!

[@vesperd7697]

I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now and they're awesome. Thank you for providing so much detail. What do you use for hardening the XPS foam? I think it was sculpting paste with cellulose insulation and drywall. I'm using foam to build a wall but it breaks easily and I'm trying to find some way of toughening it. I also had a go at making a roll mat with caulking. Thanks so much for your videos, they have been a great inspiration and help.

[@cojiro9616]

This tutorial is a godsend. Now, if only I had the cash to buy all the materials lol

[@KnarbMakes]

This was mostly made from scrap materials. The actual cost of everything put together in such small quantities is very little, but I do have most of it in bulk. Cheers!

[@angrybadgerminis3077]

I'm a simple man, I see Knarb and I click "like".

[@Beartree]

Wow! Superb!

[@KnarbMakes]

Thanks a lot

[@andreazaltron6850]

wow amazing build pls make more scatter terrain. little pieces are less intimidating to make also consider medieval fantasy

[@mraide]

Really like that

[@oldschoolfrp2326]

Nice; do you think the black acrylic gesso will last a while similar to paint once opened?

[@KnarbMakes]

Should last for years, as long as it's air sealed between uses.

[@pytle]

Love your work man! Keep it up!

[@KnarbMakes]

Appreciate it!

[@kurogiza]

This is the most I've learned from a youtube video about wargaming terrain in 11 minutes. The tip (pun not intended) about the pencil erasers itself is awesome. Likewise, sprinkling the tile grout with water to make it flow and harden by itself randomly is great, as is the tip about the acrylic gesso. Lastly, the terrain looks super cool and very useful. Thank you for sharing! One question: which pastels are you using to do weathering with?

[@KnarbMakes]

Cheers! Happy to help. It's this set of pastels: amzn.to/39fdDWq

[@kurogiza]

@@KnarbMakes Excellent, thank you so much!

[@genericusername-ki9ni]

Great!

[@SavageBruski]

My only issue with chipboard is that it warps VERY easily unless it's anchored to something. Have you found a way to minimize that?

[@eastcoastgaming8652]

This looks amazing. Good job! I'm subscribinh.

[@peterheinzo515]

awesome, earned my sub

[@TheJankmaster]

Noting the mask...do you also use a booth, or just the mask alone. Also, is the choice of booth/no booth due to the size of your space?

[@KnarbMakes]

I need to set up a booth at some point, just to keep the mess down. In the meantime, the acrylics I spray in my air brush aren't that harmful if they float around for a bit while I paint in my workshop.

[@ArdWulf]

So Knarb Green isn't just for pipes!?! Heresy, I say. Heresy! Sweet addition to the library...love the eraser trick, but of course the overall build and presentation as well. Cheers! (And yes to this type of tutorial...or whatever else fits your needs, because so far there hasn't been anything not worth watching)

[@KnarbMakes]

Still tubular, so it checks out. Haha!

[@ArdWulf]

@@KnarbMakes Hahahaha...yup

[@j453]

I need to make a box of half finished projects then I'll fill it, and hide it lol

[@JuanGarcia-ep7kc]

Goat

[@YoutubeEnthusiast1000]

Wondering how i will do this paste without a vinyl base... the amount of water and contraction might cause the dreaded warping of the base. hmm

[@KnarbMakes]

Get a thick base, or clamp it while you are working on it, unclamp when fully dry

[@FredWilbury]

👌😎 fred

[@Karlmakesstuff]

So hang on - your unfinished projects fit in ONE box? o_o

[@Karlmakesstuff]

That aside, brilliant build man. Love the end result!

[@KnarbMakes]

Haha, yeah I try and keep myself pretty focused on one thing at a time.

[@Karlmakesstuff]

@@KnarbMakes focus? What is this sorcery?

[@Michael-ko4ko]

👆 was here