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[@GertBowker]

Bases 00:01 Glue 6:44 Materials 12:44

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Pinned it, Loved it, Add it to the description! Thank you!

[@stallebrass]

​@@TheTerrainTutor I was just going to ask if you could time stamp Q&As in the future but a kind viewer has already done it, thanks.

[@PunchMyPriest]

Been lurking round your videos for about a week or so. All my answers in one video, you're doing the Emprah's work Mel. Thanks a bunch!

[@znorff]

Denmark: Foamboard = Karton Skumplade (jem & fix) Pva= Dana lim Trælim d2 inde (byggemarkede) Filler = polyfilla (byggemarkede) Extruded Polystyrene = Celleplast lilla JF 300 (panduro) hope it helps..

[@HenkJanBakker]

Introduction 0:01 Bases 1:31 - 1:42 MDF - 3:33 E-PVC - 5:26 Plastic Card/styreen sheet Glue 6:39 - 7:55 PVA Materials12:22 - 12:39 filler - 14:01 flow aid - 14:50 Polystyreen - 17:46 Foamboard Summary 18:59

[@khullain-paints6135]

A great video as always Mel. Very concise and informative. Never commented on one of your videos before so would just like to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I know you are very busy doing commission work etc so the fact that you still manage to enlighten us terrain newbs is much appreciated. You are a proper legend Mel, your terrain videos are the best around!

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Thanks bud!

[@AdamBragg]

A definite improvement by using the two-camera setup. I do have a few suggestions for further improvement. 1) You need a mic. Get one of those clip-on mics common among other KZbinrs. You have a deep, resonant voice and in your studio it creates a reverb like echo which muddies up your voice a little, detracting from your presentation. 2) Get a couple of cheap (or free) monitors from a 2nd hand shop or a flea market and set them up under your main camera. Have one monitor give you a live feed of the main camera and the other a live feed of the spot camera. This will allow you to be able to quickly check your positioning relative to the viewing angle of either camera without needing to turn away from the camera. Just a quick flick of your eyes down and then back up at the main camera. It's a lot less distracting than looking around to check your positioning. 3) Once you've set up your monitors, fold away the tiny view screen on the spot camera, it's distracting to both you and the viewer as it is in the main shot. If possible, move that camera out of view of the main camera as well, but if not, just folding away that tiny screen would be huge. 4) Your lighting was rather good in this video as compared to the interview video you did recently. If you decide to add any more, make sure it is indirect lighting, not pointed directly at you, otherwise you'll start to shine... ;-)

[@TheTerrainTutor]

On it mate, mic first, then monitors. Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it.

[@riftie7681]

Foamboard is called Foamcore in australia, comes in 5mm and is available in all arts and crafts stores. The Extruded polystyrene is available in bunnings in big blocks.

[@GregoryGeilman]

Turned out great Mel! Was very informative watching you film it live last night. Nice editing job:)

[@csgsmolders]

Sourcing the EPVC from scrap from sign shops is an absolute gem of a tip..thanks!

[@thestarlitwaters]

A few I know for the Netherlands : PVA : Bison houtlijm (at Gamma stores per bucket of 3 KG if needed) EPS : Praxis (packs with sheets in various thicknesses) XPS : Styrodur by BASF is sold via Scenery Workshop online in smaller sizes, larger ones via Houtboer.nl Filler : Action white label stuff is cheap and works well MDF board: Praxis at 122x61 cm which can be halved down for free to two 60x60 boards in various thicknesses.

[@frederickpaal]

ePVC: Hubo (Belgium) Scala Scafoam

[@petermartin3268]

Thank you for putting this on KZbin, it nice to know about all different kinds

[@nickboss1092]

Awesome stuff just came upon your channel. I've got a table I the works at home these videos will be helpful.

[@AzraelThanatos]

One other thing with foam board is that if you want to do other things such as put patterns into it or the like, the cheap white variety from Dollar Stores in the US (Primarily Dollar Tree) are life savers, the covering comes off without any effort and the foam itself paints rather well.

[@nielssmed2388]

You are a god! Thank you so much for taking your time to help others out for free!

[@mercury1076]

Excellent video, especially the actual names of products and where to buy them. I'm off to The Range!

[@weatheroakwanderer5941]

Great intro to PVA glue and filler.....!

[@TheSuburbanScumbag]

Excellent video Mel. A great help

[@codyhensley7107]

You should throw some time stamps to the different topics in the description for the people you send this to. Other than that, pretty good and informative!

[@anthonyhargis6855]

Very informative and educational. Thanks much!

[@irondwarf2292]

Great vid mel. Keep 'em coming.😁

[@sebvillars]

En français (Suisse) : MDF = Panneau MDF EPVC = PVC rigide expansé / mousse dure en PVC / Forex Plasticcard = Carte en PVC PVA = Colle à bois / colle blanche Hotglue = Colle chaude Super Glue = Colle instantanée Filler = Enduit Flow Aid = Additif fluidifiant Expanded Polystyren = Polystyrène expansé (EPS) Extruded Polystyren = Mousse de polystyrène extrudé (XPS) Foamboard = Carton plume / carton mousse En espérant ne pas m'être trompé (recherches sur Hornbach) Thank you so much Mel for your videos!

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Merci!

[@BoulderCreekRailroad]

The only thing I don't like about EPVC is the smell... Not sure if it's just the way it's manufactured here in Australia but when I buy a big sheet of this stuff and leave it in a small room it stinks out the room. So it gets left in the shed, the smell is not noticeable in small pieces and once it has been painted and had scenery added. Great video by the way Mel 👍

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Never noticed a smell bud I get old offcuts mate, wonder if it's still gasing off when you order it from the manufacturer?

[@eagleironic5815]

Luke Towan Hey, fellow Aussie here. I was wondering where you got your foam PVC from? thanks :).

[@buckrodgers2303]

@@eagleironic5815 hi bud, I've been trying to source epvc and the extruded polystyrene. My local Bunnings ain't much help, did you have any joy finding materials?

[@eagleironic5815]

Buck Rodgers Hi mate, I did see another comment saying that foam board is called foam core here. Check your local arts/crafts store such as Eckersley’s. I think Officeworks carries it too. I did try asking local sign shops, but they didn’t have any scraps. The polystyrene can be found at Bunnings. Look for pink {sometimes blue foam) it’s in the insulation section I think! Otherwise, have a look for expanding foam in a can, it can do a similar job. Good luck!

[@buckrodgers2303]

@@eagleironic5815 many thanks for the reply mate, yes I've got loads of foamcore/board. I really wanted to have a crack at the etched blue foam stone walls that Mel posted a few years ago. I find it so frustrating to here the likes of Mel and Luke APS say" just go to your local hardware store and pick up some, it cheap as chips" be it EPVC, foam or resin...... it's just not that available here in OZ, I'm a Pom and I remember the days of walking into a shop and just putting your hand on what you wanted. Ah those were the days. I'll try different Bunnings, the one near me only has rolls of insulation not foam sheets, and I haven't been able to locate a sign-maker yet for the epvc. I'll keep looking, cheers bud.😊

[@nicjediboy]

great advice matey, appreciate the effort you put in making the vids.

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Here to help matey

[@johnnycooper7019]

Bloody Good drills Mel!

[@pblackcrow]

I love hemp board, not too into chip board or wooden fiber board. But I love hemp board.

[@francisobrien1193]

Hi am frankie I'm new all this love your work thankyou for your time and your dedication

[@Scubasgamecorner]

You Sir, are awesome...thank you so much for this video.

[@dhletro]

Great information and thank you for posting this 👍

[@AngelMirandaZambrana]

Thank you Mel! Liked it very much!

[@gilliangaines9192]

Brilliantly explained, brilliant content. Thank you :-)

[@thewall2711]

Any idea on how to add gridding, for battletech?

[@stephenmears5283]

Is there a video on resin water / acrylic fx?

[@klaasbakker4304]

Wouldn't know where to get the signboard scraps over here. Guess we buy them ready made from China or something. But then I figured I can use the actual plastc signs as well, so I'm of to the flea markets and scrap heaps to get me some. For rhe smaller stuff I use plastic credit card size cards that you get from stores to save points. Only problem is I seem to loose those all the time so I have to keep asking for new ones.

[@AkelisRain]

For USA people, does Elmer sell raw/base? I can't seem to find anything to state otherwise

[@Snidder10]

Thanks! Really appreciate the channel!

[@redmist1122]

Very informative, thanks for sharing.

[@MultiStokes1]

Keep up the great work !

[@andrewweber958]

Mel, What is your opinion/thoughts on sculptamold? I trust what you think. and I am unsure about it for Wargaming terrain.

[@kreppulun]

In the US you can get foam board at Dollar Tree for, you guessed it $1 a sheet. It's called Readi-Board and the paper peels off easily.

[@Purpll3D]

Major Canadian city: we have Dollar Tree but also Dollerama, Dollarama Foamboard doesn't have that peeling quality/issue. Studio brand, same as most office supplies in said dollar store.

[@dAalborg]

Hey Mel, thanks for continuing to post very useful videos! I have a question relating to sealing pieces - I took one of the 4Ground Eastern Front houses and made a burnt out version. I was unable to attach a picture, but as I finished the effect by actually burning the piece, I'm left with charcoal edges. Whenever they're touched in game play, fingers will get black soot on them which might inadvertently get transferred to pretty white Austrian uniforms etc. Any thoughts on how best to seal the piece without ruining the 4Ground pre-paint job? If you can tell me how to send a pic of the ruin, I'd be pleased to share my meager result. Kind regards!

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Spray varnish mate, that'll seal it

[@hugoshobbies1688]

Auf Deutsch: MDF = MDF (Baumarkt) EPVC = Wüsste ich selbst gerne ^^ Plasticcard = Plastikkarte/Polystyrolplatten (Modellbauladen oder billiger: ebay) PVA = Weißleim/Holzleim (z.B. von Ponal oder UHU im Baumarkt) Hotglue = Heißkleber (Teilweise auch in Euro-Shops, sonst z.B. Idee Kreativ) Super Glue (Gel) = Sekundenkleber (Gel) (Meiner Erfahrung nach lohnt teuer nicht, darum: Euro-Laden) Filler = Spachtelmasse (Baumarkt aber ACHTUNG: Die meisten sind sehr Gesundheitsschädlich auch bei Hautkontakt, also sorgfältig die Beschreibung auf der Packung lesen!) Flow-Aid -> würd ich mit Spüli probieren, hab da aber noch keine Erfahrung Expanded Polystyrene = EPS (Baumarkt, Wärmedämmung bekannter unter dem Markennamen Styropor) Extruded Polystyrene = XPS (Baumarkt, Wärmedämmung, bekannter unter dem Markennamen Styrodur) Foamboard = Foamboard (z.B. Idee Kreativ, Künstlerbedarf) Wesentlich günstigere Alternative, sofern man große Mengen benötigt: Trittschalldämmung aus dem Baumarkt. Gibt es nicht in jedem und hat den Nachteil/Vorteil (je nach Verwendungszweck), dass es im Baumarkt meist nur einseitig mit Papier beklebt ist, dadurch kann man die andere Seite problemlos gravieren. Thanks to Mel for his amazing Channel! Keep up the good work and greetings from germany

[@GenJacoty]

Auch noch auf der Suche. Keinen Platz um wirklich gut mit MDF bases zu machen.

[@BartB1986]

For Filler, is Renoband from Knauf also fine? I use it to fill the gaps in walls. Its non toxic and dries quickly to be able to paint it.

[@dauphinviennois3329]

EPVC wird in Deutschland wohl als PVC Hartschaum oder auch als Forex (Markenname) gehandelt.

[@ukvemsord]

I'm Norway we call foamboard for arkitektpapp / arkitektkartong.

[@Nicklas_Danielsson]

Firedragon games. Expanded pvc board. 6mm 3mm Thanks mel

[@terminalvelocity3132]

Cork tiles make awesome bases.

[@big16joe]

Does the extruded polystyrene colors matter? Some are pink and some are blue/green here in the us. Example at Lowe’s they have blue extruded polystyrene insulation in various large sheet sizes. Also what’s your opinion on cork board? Can you use cork as bases for scatter terrain.

[@TheTerrainTutor]

the colours are there as an easy indication of insulation values but thats on a company to company basics, not all pink foam is the same mate. Cork works well for scatter basing etc

[@wolflord68]

great vid. Do you have a video on how to add snow to a gaming board?

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Coming soon!

[@northernpaladin66]

Mel, a while back you did a video where you talked about 2' x 2' mdf baseboards not actually being 2' x 2' but I cant find it trawling through KZbin. Planning a 4' x 4' mexican bario layout over the summer so don''t want to buy the wrong size!

[@TheTerrainTutor]

search for my big 2x2 lie mate

[@northernpaladin66]

Found it and I've now got some boards so time now to start marking them out for my Sicario project.

[@lucabaldassi6024]

good video, i have no questions to ask now!

[@brendanwoodward4635]

Question about hardboard thickness: I can get 1/8" or 3/16" (call it 3mm and ~4.5mm) but nothing thicker without having to order it in (and pay for oversized shipping rates). I understand that the 1/8 (3mm) is good for smaller bases, but has anyone used the 3/16 (4.5mm) for anything? What are its limits? (I've posted this on the "Basing Materials" video, too.) Thanks in advance.

[@TheTerrainTutor]

4.5mm is fine mate

[@PaganShredhead]

Foamboard in German speaking countries is usually called "Kapa". It's used for ad cutouts (like in movie theaters, when they have those cutouts of movie characters), it's also heavily used by architects and architecture students. So if you have connections there, you may get it for free, else it's quite expensive. I haven't found epvc yet anywhere, so if any German/Austrian/Swiss people could point me in a direction, I'd be quite happy.

[@PaganShredhead]

Thanks buddy!

[@PaganShredhead]

Looks like it's called "Forex".

[@PaganShredhead]

Yes, just go to construction sites and ask for scraps. I get all of mine like that for free.

[@IDICBeer]

Thanks for the info

[@shague0463]

is Diall ...the "artex"...you were talking about on the tmterrain interview?

[@TheTerrainTutor]

No, their two different brand names

[@billd.iniowa2263]

Dangit Mel, havent ya ever heard of the phrase "job security"?

[@Scarecrow69]

I'm quite keen to get some extruded polystyrene and had a look at the Jakodur web page. The trouble is they have a catalogue but no pricing or means of making it be in my house. Is there somewhere I can buy it?

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Ring them

[@Scarecrow69]

Ha. Yeah. I'll probably email them because I'm shy. I still find it quite astounding in this day and age that they don't have an online shop or at least a list of retail outlets where the stuff can be purchased or ordered.

[@KrMaHo]

using raw undiluted PVA is actually not a bad idea. That way you can adapt it acording to use. here in norway I found that staples carry some PVA that has 0.4% water in it, would that be the same thing? also, I think you should consider making a resource list on the TTTT group on facebook! like, where you can find what in the different countries, in such a manner that others can add to it, and create an ever expanding database for materials and where to find them globally! :D

[@haSVENhe]

KrMaHo , facebook.com/groups/TheTerrainTutorsResourceHub/

[@KrMaHo]

thanks for helping me out of my stupidity :D

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Have you seen the materials post linked in the group description

[@Johnnyboi1971]

Have you ever used celotex from bnq ?

[@TheTerrainTutor]

yeah, it's ok but a little soft comprared to xps mate

[@ronec2092]

Thank you

[@richardpennertz8180]

High-end expanded foam, such as Woodland Scenics ( woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/Item/FOAMSH/page/1 ) will give you just as much ability to add detail as the extruded foam, and comes with a nice natural texture, if that's something you want. I know when painting up gaming hills, where you want an essentially-flat surface, having that textured surface on the faces, but edges that cut smooth with a hot-wire foam cutter, gives me everything that I want for quick and easy results.

[@Kinolens]

is it general wall filler?

[@TheTerrainTutor]

yep

[@Kinolens]

thanks trying to find that out for ages :)

[@holyspiritfire8268]

This should be your Channel introductory video, so you can simply refer people to it when they ask the usual questions. If it is your introductory video, many will watch it before watching the rest of the channel.

[@TheTerrainTutor]

That's not a bad idea!

[@taithays]

Diall can be bought in France, just so people know :).

[@TheTerrainTutor]

Handy to know

[@connorstevenson1173]

Foam board in North america... Wal-Mart elmers foam board. Its 5 bucks for a 2 foot by 3 foot chunk great stuff! DO NOT GO TO THE DOLLAR STORE FOR IT!!! In canada DOLLAR tree dollorama and the like have shit product

[@Oddhin]

Foamboard in Finnish is often called "Kapalevy" or by specific brand name. Foamboards and plastics of various kind can be found in bulk quantities (a lot but prices are cheaper per amount - need probably to make order together with several people) from Etra - smaller amounts art supply stores etc.

[@Cyberspine]

PVA = Eri Keeper Extruded Polystyrene = Finnfoam Filler = Kipsi/Korjausmassa Hope this helps any Finns out there