Using a ice cream stick make road wheel lines up the road where appropriateīrickies Mortar sand (super fine) is then spread over the whole surface.Īdd the odd larger rock at this stage as well. What you are doing here is creating the raised/built up pieces of the roadĪ mix of fine to medium gravel (crusher dust) is sprinkled sparingly along the edges and up the middle of each piece Take a stiff bristle brush and dipping it into a tub of water work the caulk to the edges and spread out over the entire vinyl. Run a rough bead down each piece of road on the outside edges and in the centre (Not the kitchen table)īrown Caulk is our next step, ensure it’s water based and easy to clean up. Be aware this process can be messy make sure to use a sacrificial work space. Don’t use the shiny side but the underside of the vinyl (this will prevent the road curling up as it dries). Start by cutting out your shapes from cheap upholstery vinyl. With no further ado, let’s just go right to the instructions. Some of us buy the terrain they use, some of us do a poor DIY job, and some of us seem to be gifted in creating realistic setups. The most natural objective in wargames is usually a town or small settlement, and that means roads (especially muddy roads). Sure, you could have a tank battle in the jungle if you wanted to, but to be realistic, you’d probably want that encounter to either happen in a complete open ground with some cover or in an objective like setting.

Thank you, guys!Īs we all know, all potential World War 2 games (and not only) greatly benefit from a realistic setting that emphasizes the reason for the action. This content has been kindly provided to you by Democratically Elected Republic of Players. Follow the road, man! Wargaming Terrain: Making muddy roads

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