Project kickoff – materials gathered!

New projects incoming! This time I’m starting two new terrain builds: a set of conifer trees (that’s something new here!) and some 28mm scale hedges (check the previous post for more details) — both designed to add a bit more natural variety to my gaming table.

After a bit of a scavenger hunt across drawers, boxes, online stores and local suppliers, I’ve finally gathered all the key materials for both builds. As usual, this meant juggling scale, aesthetics and practicality — especially since I have limited storage space and need to be mindful of the final size of everything I create.

Scroll down to see what’s what: from humble tools and crafting basics to more specific scenic materials like filter mat and various foliage textures.

I still remember those long-ago school days, when I didn’t have access to proper materials (or money, really) and had to build terrain from whatever I had lying around — with results that, well… varied quite a bit. Now, years later, returning to the hobby, it feels great to finally be able to treat myself to some proper scenic supplies. Hopefully, it’ll make things smoother going forward!

That said, I still love finding low-budget, creative ways to use everyday items — that’s where the homemade red scatter comes in (but more on that another time).

Also, I knew GW minis were pricey… but I was secretly hoping that terrain materials would be a little more forgiving. Turns out — they’re not 😅 Oh well, live and learn!

If all goes well, these two sets should bring a lot of visual variety to the table, both for gaming and for photos.

WIP updates coming soon – stay tuned!