Raudulfr's Custom Terrain (update 8-25-2012)

[Onacara]

Those look fantastic Raud! I've been experimenting with the green flower foam because of your other awesome ruins. I can't wait to try this. Is there another way to cut that pink foam if I don't have a hot wire? I've never worked with that stuff.
Great job!

You can cut it with a very sharp exacto blade or utility knife ...the hot wire cutter just cuts everything a bit smoother as it "melts" the cut edge just enough.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Onacara's right.

I would add that when using a blade, they dull fast. That is why I switched to the hot wire cutter.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Skeletor, Onion, HEH, Thanks!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Here are a couple of pics with the temple ruins set up on a board with some trees:

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/17_temple_ruins.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/18_temple_ruins.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/19_temple_ruins.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/20_temple_ruins.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/21_temple_ruins.jpg

[keglo]

They look awesome on the map! So help me I'll that foam yet! :D Great job man!

[spiteofthedice]

Very nice, Shieldcrusher. I agree with those that have said that you make that foam look good enough to try out.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

you could easily sell those temple pieces and make some bucks

And they wouldn't weigh much to ship them

Hook up with Sandra from housemouse

I'd buy some

OK, I've been thinking about this since you posted. What would be a good asking price for a set of, say, two temples, four pillars and four trees?

And should I sell them via eBay, HouseMouse or directly through me?

Any thoughts?

[Onacara]

you could easily sell those temple pieces and make some bucks

And they wouldn't weigh much to ship them

Hook up with Sandra from housemouse

I'd buy some

OK, I've been thinking about this since you posted. What would be a good asking price for a set of, say, two temples, four pillars and four trees?

And should I sell them via eBay, HouseMouse or directly through me?

Any thoughts?


Put a set up on eBay and see what it fetches...then you can price accordingly and either sell them flat rate or just keep selling them via auction.


PS...you might want to test mail a set or 2 to see how they travel because you will need to acoount for packing materials in your calculations.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Well, I put up a set on eBay. We'll see what happens!

Temple Ruins (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140230821425)

Comments and critique are welcome!

[Gidian]

Really nice ruins - I like them. I thought about building some myself some days ago but I wanted them not only as line of sight blockers. But if you want figures being able to step on the pyramids, they have to be much larger than yours and that´s why I was stop thinking about it. ;)

Greetings from Germany

Gidian

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Really nice ruins - I like them. I thought about building some myself some days ago but I wanted them not only as line of sight blockers. But if you want figures being able to step on the pyramids, they have to be much larger than yours and that´s why I was stop thinking about it. ;)

Greetings from Germany

Gidian

I thought the same thing. In fact I even drew out and planned on how to make one and came to the same conlusion. You may remember this discussion thread. (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=501939#post501939)

I like these smaller ones, and if I can sell them, I'll like them even better!

It's probably better to just make a board out of standard hexes that looks like a pyramid. Like this:
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/anubis_.jpg

[Annerios]

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/21_temple_ruins.jpg

:thumbsup: Those look great.

Wizards should really look into providing a set of columns and structures like that which fit into the hexes. It adds a lot to the appearance of the battlefield and provides good LOS blocking. Plus, it would complement their jungle trees quite nicely.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks Annerios!

If Wizards wants to contact me about usage rights, that would be fine! hehe

[Annerios]

Thanks Annerios!

If Wizards wants to contact me about usage rights, that would be fine! hehe

:D

You may want to add a photo featuring the HS board in your auction and perhaps include Heroscape in the title to draw attention to your work.

It looks good on its own, but some buyers have no imagination. You have to lead the horse to the water at times. :deadhorse:

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

eBay auction is revised. I hope that helps to sell it!

Update: I sold the set for $12 with a $6 shipping fee. I'm not sure if that is fair price or not, but I'm happy. I hoped to see more action on the auction. I think I'll make some more and try again!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Temple Dice Tower

After 9 weeks of competing, I awarded the first place kid with this dice tower for my son's after school Heroscape club.

To construct the tower I used the template graciously provided by Infinity Max and shrunk it by 75%.

Here you can see the pieces of chip board I used for the brick texture.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/tower_dice-tower/1_tower_dice-tower.JPG
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/tower_dice-tower/2_tower_dice-tower.JPG

Here is the tower after I cut the battlements on the top and added the bricks.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/tower_dice-tower/3_tower_dice-tower.JPG

Close up of the tray area.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/tower_dice-tower/4_tower_dice-tower.JPG

After a base coat of black paint mixed with Mod Podge to seal the chip board.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/tower_dice-tower/5_tower_dice-tower.JPG

And here is the tower after two coats of drybrushing. The first was a medium warm grey, and the second was a highlight of cream.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/tower_dice-tower/6_tower_dice-tower.JPG
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/tower_dice-tower/7_tower_dice-tower.JPG
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/tower_dice-tower/8_tower_dice-tower.JPG

[keglo]

Dude, that is an awesome tower! What is chip board? And how do you manage to get it all cut up in nice, even little chunks? Very nice tower. So far my three home made dice towers are still in their raw form. They are ugly, but they work.

P.S. If you get really bored some day, I'm sure a full tutorial wouldn't be under appreciated. (hint, hint)

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

To make the bricks I just measured out the size I wanted and used a ruler and blade to cut the board. Chip board is a flat sheet of cardboard. It can be anywhere from 1/32" up to 1/4" thick. I have tons of thin sheets that came with photography supplies as backing to prevent prints and other things from bending. So in the first pic, you can see where I left the freshly cut bricks on the cutting board to the left. Remember, measure twice, cut once!

I cut all the bricks the same size to start. As I built the tower, if I needed a smaller brick, I just cut it with scissors. Then I just glued them on. Nothing really elaborate, just a little time consuming.

[Onacara]

Amazing as usual Raud :thumbsup:

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thank you sir. And just so you don't freak out. I'm working on your stuff as well. One of the figures you sent is going to be the "Sportsmanship Award" for Heroscape Club. I made a custom card using the kids name and one of the Paladins. I'll post it when I'm done.

[A_Train]

Very awesome tower. The only concern I would have, is that it appears you made the the bottom part where the dice are captured with similar bricks and therefore it is not flat. Potentially wouldn't the 20 sided die land in those ruts and have an invalid roll?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Very awesome tower. The only concern I would have, is that it appears you made the the bottom part where the dice are captured with similar bricks and therefore it is not flat. Potentially wouldn't the 20 sided die land in those ruts and have an invalid roll?

Thanks A-Train! I just rolled about 25 rolls and the 20-sided landed flat every time. It seems to be fine.

[Semian2]

I'd love to make some custom terrain but I don't really want to ruin the little terrain I do have:|

[keglo]

To make the bricks I just measured out the size I wanted and used a ruler and blade to cut the board. Chip board is a flat sheet of cardboard. It can be anywhere from 1/32" up to 1/4" thick. I have tons of thin sheets that came with photography supplies as backing to prevent prints and other things from bending. So in the first pic, you can see where I left the freshly cut bricks on the cutting board to the left. Remember, measure twice, cut once!

I cut all the bricks the same size to start. As I built the tower, if I needed a smaller brick, I just cut it with scissors. Then I just glued them on. Nothing really elaborate, just a little time consuming.

Thanks Rs, for the information. Awesome work. :thumbsup:

[kirxander]

Thanks Raudulfr for the tutorials. Here's a link (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=569178#post569178)to my thread for a dice tower I created using your tutorial. Not as nice as the things you create, but my 7 year old son loves it!

Thanks again!

Kirxander

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks Raudulfr for the tutorials. Here's a link (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=569178#post569178)to my thread for a dice tower I created using your tutorial. Not as nice as the things you create, but my 7 year old son loves it!

Thanks again!

Kirxander

+rep in your thread! Keep up the good work.

[kirxander]

+rep in your thread! Keep up the good work.

Thank you! I appreciate it.

Kirxander

[chief]

Very nice, very nice.

[Hivelord625]

Some questions 'bout the Marro Bone Structure,
Could you tell me where you got the styro, what did you use to carve it, and did you spray-paint for any of the painting parts?

Also, Unrelated-ly do you happen to know where to find Foamcore? (I need it for a Warhammer 40k Project).

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Some questions 'bout the Marro Bone Structure,
Could you tell me where you got the styro, what did you use to carve it, and did you spray-paint for any of the painting parts?

Also, Unrelated-ly do you happen to know where to find Foamcore? (I need it for a Warhammer 40k Project).

The styro came in the box with my TV. It wasn't the usual stryo though. It seems to be made out of plastic and is very durable. I don't usually see styro like that.

I didn't use any spray paint on that particular project. But since, I've been turned on to H2O spray paint and have been using that in addition to regular paint.

I simply carved the styro with a blade knife. I liked the angles it left.

For the foamcore, you should be able to find it at any hobby store, like Michael's. I'm a photographer so I always have a supply ;)

[playwitfyr]

Im still quite new to heroscapers and still learning my way around the place, but i stumbled onto your creations and i was super amazed

All of your work is great! I have been admiring from afar and have just started to try building some of my own. :?

but i started with an adaptation of the orc tower. its very similar and the lader dosent really work but im happy with it and it does get a bit of game time

still trying to pick up on how to upload images that are just from my personal drive but when i find out then i hope to start posting all of my own customs.

again, great work on the buildings!
And thanks!!!

[playwitfyr]

Well hopefully this works:
Its a tower i made about a month ago that i based on the orc tower here

http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p477/playwitfyr/S6300479.jpg

i like the way it turned out - pic myt b a bit blurry tho

[Dualahorn]

I like the black castle pieces.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Playwitfyr, that is great! I wondered if anyone has ever made one of the towers. Can you take a picture of the ladder? I'd like to see how it came out.

[Azrael's Acid]

Excellent. I am in awe of the beauty of the Marro horns. Can't wait to make my own custom pieces. :bowdown:

[playwitfyr]

As requested Raudulfr, i took some (Shabby) photos of the ladder

I didnt use the way you created the ladder though because the twine wasnt sticking well, and i was quite impatient haha.
But here are some shots
http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p477/playwitfyr/S6300500.jpg http://i347.photobucket.com/albums/p477/playwitfyr/S6300483.jpg

yea its not the best ladder in the world and we usually struggle to get players in it.
i hope to rebuild it sometime

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Nice!

[playwitfyr]

Thanks!

It was your design anyway so thank you

It was just my first real custom attempt and I have made a few other small projects since. Im hoping to work into bigger and better things

I also want to start getting into custom figures because down here in New Zealand, its near impossible to get your hands on anything heroscape.

[nicktheant]

I just had a good idea for Raudulfr's marro bone hive! What if you made another one and they can teleport. Maybe you could role the d20 and if you get a 17 or higher you can teleport. Great custom :D

EDIT: Here's my finished version of the bone structure:

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm113/MrMigraine/DSC02171.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm113/MrMigraine/DSC02173.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm113/MrMigraine/DSC02174.jpg

It isn't as good as the original by Raudulfr but I like it.

[KaimasterJoe]

I will have to try this one.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

How cool is that! Nice work!

[jameswards16]

Raudulfr --
Your customs are AMAZING!

:jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop:

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Raudulfr --
Your customs are AMAZING!

:jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop:

Thanks!

And you used your first post to tell me this! Welcome to the site.

[sean100]

cool customs

[DragonSlayer2]

Yes, welcome to the site.

Great custom

[The Scaped]

I know it's a little late to talk about your urban wall, but I think it's great! I mean think about the possibilities using that technique. You could make a whole castle, or even a village! Love everything you've made so far, keep up the good work ~Scaped

[Snarfleez]

This is simply amazing. I'm dying to try and make one myself, but one thing is just beyond my grasp.

How do you resize a PDF file? I've searched every resource I can, downloaded a bunch of PDF editors that failed to live up to their claim, and still can't manage to crack that code. How can you print the Imax template at 75%?

Again, thanks for the inspiration - I can't wait to build one myself!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

This is simply amazing. I'm dying to try and make one myself, but one thing is just beyond my grasp.

How do you resize a PDF file? I've searched every resource I can, downloaded a bunch of PDF editors that failed to live up to their claim, and still can't manage to crack that code. How can you print the Imax template at 75%?

Again, thanks for the inspiration - I can't wait to build one myself!

I resized it at the point of printing. There was a dialog box where you can change the output size as a percentage. At least there is on my Mac.

If you build, please post some pics!

[Sokol]

I am way impressed with your customs, Raudulfr!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks!

[Super Platapus]

Hey what kinda foam do u use 4 the stuff at the bottem?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Hey what kinda foam do u use 4 the stuff at the bottem?

Can you be a little more clear? I'm not sure what you're referring to.

[Super Platapus]

What kinda foam do u use to make the sight blockers with at the bottem of the first page?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Platapus,

That foam came as packing material for my tv. I'm not sure what kind it is or where you can buy it. It was made out of plastic and is very sturdy. If you tried to snap it in half, it would bend and not break. It also looked like a sponge rather than small beads pressed together.

HTH

[Jorundr Shieldcrusher]

Great customs dad.(can i have a raise in my allowance now).

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

suck up

[nicktheant]

Hey Raudulfr, I was wondering if you could give me the link to imax's template for the dice tower?

[Super Platapus]

Ok thank you

[zombieknight]

All of your stuff is awesome - and very creative - absolutely amazed!:bowdown:

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

oooooo I got the bowing emote! Thanks zombieknight.

[Agent Minivann]

I used to stay out of the custom threads because of a dial up connection. Now that I've got broadband (and got to see one of your towers at NHSD) I took a look. You have some really nice stuff in here. :up: :up:

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I used to stay out of the custom threads because of a dial up connection. Now that I've got broadband (and got to see one of your towers at NHSD) I took a look. You have some really nice stuff in here. :up: :up:

Thank you sir!

[Super Platapus]

Hey i printrd out the orc tower and made it last night, it is great thanks 4 the pre sized up print sheets it looks great with everything:D

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Let's see a picture!

[Super Platapus]

question how do i add a pic (im kinda new to the site)

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=64916#post64916

This should help.

[Super Platapus]

hmmm... it says only if it is already on the web, however im in PNG and i cant get onto the site, so i was wondering would it work if the pic was on my email page?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

The image need to be hosted somewhere on the web. I have the luxury of having my own web space, so I post my pics there. Open up a Photobucket account or something like that and host your images there.

[Super Platapus]

The image need to be hosted somewhere on the web. I have the luxury of having my own web space, so I post my pics there. Open up a Photobucket account or something like that and host your images there.
thats the problem since i live on a base in PNG we all share the same connection and they block any streeming vidios and photos to keep it from getting too slow:sad::brickwall:

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

What's a PNG?

And I think you might be out of luck on this one. Unless someone else is willing to host the images for you.

[Super Platapus]

PNG is the 2nd largest island it the big one above Austrailia im an mk there for a few years but i live in Amirica o and it mean Papua New Gunia o well i c if i can one more time

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

If you could type in English, I might be able to understand what you are saying. Whatever you just typed, I can't read. No, I don't want to read. Sorry.

[JeVeuxQuelqueBen]

I know you've maybe been ased this alot but I am incapable of making custom stuff and was wondering if you sold stuff or did commisions?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I've done some commission work. I've also been throwing around the idea of selling stuff on eBay or using my customs to trade for stuff I need/want. I think I'd even take requests.

Got something in mind?

Oh, and welcome to the site Ben!

[Onacara]

I've done some commission work. I've also been throwing around the idea of selling stuff on eBay or using my customs to trade for stuff I need/want. I think I'd even take requests.

Got something in mind?

Oh, and welcome to the site Ben!

Raud's miniature painting skills are top notch...I would highly recommend hiring him for any miniature painting or custom terrain work you are looking for.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thank you sir!

[Ted]

Just look through this thread and you will see plenty of proof of Oncara's opinions. I wish I had half of Raudulfrs' skills.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks Ted!

OK, How should I handle peddling my wares? Is there a forum ruling on soliciting on this site? Should I just set up my own site? Should I use eBay?

[sportcult]

I've used Ebay for selling my stuff. Seems like Leifkicker has had success with that, too. Works well enough, but it is a bummer to pay all the fees. Seems like it would be cool to have a thread or forum here maybe. I'd rather sell to site members at a discount than give that extra $ to Ebay. Of course, Ebayers pay some ridiculous amounts for HS stuff...which could be good for you?
I would do both...

edit: It seems reasonable for you to hawk your fine art here as some of the retailers post sales and stuff in the News and Sightings forums.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I think I have the ability to set up a site with a built in shopping cart. I also have the ability to accept credit cards. I'd like to avoid eBay if I can and I'd like to stick to the forum here, just like you said. I'll have to ponder this . . .

[roostertail9000]

That stuff is cool. I like the Urban Wall!

[Super Platapus]

yay! i finally found time to put spikes and build the ladder for the orc archer tower it looks great thanks Raudulfr!!

[Onacara]

After seeing this stuff in person last week i can tell you that it is even better than it looks in the pictures.

[Lord Pyre]

I want to try and make those trees soon. I figured it'd be cheaper than looking around for jungle sets. :p

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

The Grishnak jungle trees are super simple. The most difficult part is cutting the 'leaves' on the leaves.

[Lord Pyre]

The Grishnak jungle trees are super simple. The most difficult part is cutting the 'leaves' on the leaves.


I might go to Hobby Lobby some time later this week, so I might pick up the supplies then. I have to see if they've got some Green Stuff, for my figures, also...

[Lord Pyre]

The Grishnak jungle trees are super simple. The most difficult part is cutting the 'leaves' on the leaves.

I want to add some small bushes and stuff around them, like the HS ones have. Do you think some small aquarium plants would do the trick?

[Onacara]

The Grishnak jungle trees are super simple. The most difficult part is cutting the 'leaves' on the leaves.

I want to add some small bushes and stuff around them, like the HS ones have. Do you think some small aquarium plants would do the trick?

Raud's actually do have some foliage on the bottom that are made from aquarium plants. (Well at least the ones he gave me do.)

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

The Grishnak jungle trees are super simple. The most difficult part is cutting the 'leaves' on the leaves.

I want to add some small bushes and stuff around them, like the HS ones have. Do you think some small aquarium plants would do the trick?

Raud's actually do have some foliage on the bottom that are made from aquarium plants. (Well at least the ones he gave me do.)

Onacara, How do they look next to the original stuff? I don't have a jungle set yet.

Lord Pyre, small aquarium plants are great. Check for sales at big pet stores or Wal Mart.

[Onacara]

The Grishnak jungle trees are super simple. The most difficult part is cutting the 'leaves' on the leaves.

I want to add some small bushes and stuff around them, like the HS ones have. Do you think some small aquarium plants would do the trick?

Raud's actually do have some foliage on the bottom that are made from aquarium plants. (Well at least the ones he gave me do.)

Onacara, How do they look next to the original stuff? I don't have a jungle set yet.

Lord Pyre, small aquarium plants are great. Check for sales at big pet stores or Wal Mart.

They are totally different...but the handmade trees look incredible...I have seen yours and Grish's in person and they are amazing. I am going to have to finally make my own for the permanent maps I am going to make this spring/summer. It is going to make it alot easier for me to have a finished one to use as a reference point.

PS: I missed seeing the guard tower when I was there and am kicking myself now for it. :grumble:

[cale_cortney]

Hey man. im kinda new to heroscape but how do you make the bases on your custom figures? Those are the best ive seen out of all the ones on this site

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Hey man. im kinda new to heroscape but how do you make the bases on your custom figures? Those are the best ive seen out of all the ones on this site

If you mean my custom figures, the bases are actual Heroscape bases that have been cannibalized.

[A_Train]

The Grishnak jungle trees are super simple. The most difficult part is cutting the 'leaves' on the leaves.

I want to add some small bushes and stuff around them, like the HS ones have. Do you think some small aquarium plants would do the trick?

Raud's actually do have some foliage on the bottom that are made from aquarium plants. (Well at least the ones he gave me do.)

Onacara, How do they look next to the original stuff? I don't have a jungle set yet.

Lord Pyre, small aquarium plants are great. Check for sales at big pet stores or Wal Mart.

They are totally different...but the handmade trees look incredible...I have seen yours and Grish's in person and they are amazing. I am going to have to finally make my own for the permanent maps I am going to make this spring/summer. It is going to make it alot easier for me to have a finished one to use as a reference point.

PS: I missed seeing the guard tower when I was there and am kicking myself now for it. :grumble:


Not to threadjack too much, but what do you have in store for permanent maps? I assume there will be a certain amount of custom work involved, that will be making the map permanent, and I'm very curious to what you were thinkin of.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

New Stuff! - 1-8

Stone Fences:

This was the prototype that got me started. I originally wanted this to be made out of one piece. I decided to make them in two parts instead.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/stone-fences/1_stone-fence.jpg

Here you can see the individual pieces ready to be textured in my custom texture machine. The texturing came from some lava rocks from the landscaping.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/stone-fences/2_stone-fence.jpg

I cut each piece with my hot wire foam cutter to get nice uniform pieces. Then I carved them up with an exacto.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/stone-fences/3_stone-fence.jpg

Here are two pieces after being textured and before I glued them together.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/stone-fences/4_stone-fence.jpg

All the pieces are glued together and now they get an under coat of black.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/stone-fences/5_stone-fence.jpg

One set of fences. Two long and four short.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/stone-fences/6_stone-fence.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/stone-fences/7_stone-fence.jpg

In this shot you can see that the foam seems to have a texture. I've been using a textured spray paint that adds a nice slight roughness to the foam surface. After the black undercoat, I drybrushed with med grey and then highlighted with cream.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/stone-fences/8_stone-fence.jpg

[A_Train]

Looking great, I have plans to attempt some foam fences like that, and you inspired me to try it soon. After some Nerak repaint first!

[glenn]

These forums are so addicting. I look through them for hours at a time.
I'm surprised I haven't seen your custom trees made from wire and paper clay sooner. Jaw dropping. I will be back in the shop (living room) next week inspired to create thanks to awesome threads like yours and a very
supportive Heroscape community. Keep it up Raudulfr.

[09167]

Here are a couple of pics with the temple ruins set up on a board with some trees:

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/17_temple_ruins.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/18_temple_ruins.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/19_temple_ruins.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/20_temple_ruins.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/21_temple_ruins.jpg

Hey man I love all your customs but this one seems to bother me for some reason, I think if I were to go for like an indian jones type I would wanna make the temples bigger. lol maybe it's because I'm picky with proportions, but other than the temples I love the walls and towers you make and your tree making skills astound me man!

[Cavalier]

Hey man I love all your customs but this one seems to bother me for some reason, I think if I were to go for like an indian jones type I would wanna make the temples bigger. lol maybe it's because I'm picky with proportions, but other than the temples I love the walls and towers you make and your tree making skills astound me man!
Don't think of them as pyramids per se...think of them as pyramid shaped monuments of a much smaller size. :thumbsup:

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks 09167. But if I made the pyramids to scale there would be no place to play!

[09167]

yeah I think it was just me, I guess I'm just like that lol, something I wanna try to make though is like a dungeon setting, I'd have to make walls and stuff, I think it would be cool:D

[JakeAndy]

Hey Raud, question for ya. When you build something out of green foam, like your wall, do you use mod podge to cover it before you paint it?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Jake,

Yes. In fact, I water down the Mod Podge a bit so it soaks in. And I coat it several times.

[JakeAndy]

Ok, well do you think it would turn out ok if i use one coat of mod podge?
If not how many coats? By the way its a cobblestone carving...

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I guess the more you use, the stronger it will be. I'm not gentle with my stuff so strength is important to me. The one downside is the loss of the nice texture of the green foam. I've tried to get around that by using a textured spray paint.

[JakeAndy]

OK thx, well i think i'm just gonna see how durable it is first maybe.. but ya thank you.

[Super Platapus]

WOW! The new walls are beautiful! Do you think i could make them with clay instead?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks Platapus! I could, but why? It would take too long.

[JakeAndy]

Hey, if you were going to glue some wooden dowels together end to end what glue would you use? heres a picture of what i mean by end to end.
http://www.axcessmypics.com/photos/photo03/0b/4e/80ecd90c7219.jpg

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Aleene's Tacky glue. I'd also cut the corners at a 45 degree angle.

[JakeAndy]

Ok thanks, i will have to try that. Would you just cut it with an exacto? (or something of the sort)

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Yep, Xacto and then sand them slightly to make them flat. Or if you have a small, detail cutting saw, that might work.

Where the small piece meets the larger piece in the middle, I'd try to follow the contour of the dowel by sanding the end with rolled up sand paper at about the same diameter as the dowel. You want as much material touching as you can for a good solid connection.

[JakeAndy]

So your saying make it fit partailly around the larger dowel?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Exactly. Make the end of the short piece follow the contour of the dowel.

[09167]

hey could you try to make gravestones? or would that be too hard?

[Super Platapus]

Hey im thinking of making thoes stone walls you just poasted recently, and i was wondering how tall are the walls and also did you use the 3 horizontal lines that stretch across each one as a height mark? Thanks in advance.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Hey im thinking of making thoes stone walls you just poasted recently, and i was wondering how tall are the walls and also did you use the 3 horizontal lines that stretch across each one as a height mark? Thanks in advance.

You know, I didn't think of showing the height until after I built them. They are 4 bricks high in the middle but are actually 3 tiles high. Next time I'll be sure to show their height! Thanks Platapus.

[Super Platapus]

Your welcome i'll tell you how mine come out when i make them. Oh and by the way great toutorial!!!

[Uchiha Blood]

So, when are you going to make a board showcasing all of your terrain you've made. That would be one heck of a board.

I like those stone walls, will have to make some myself. As for the ruins and pillars on page 20, definitely making some of them! Remind of the Mayan ruins. Keep up the great work.

[heroscapefan000]

for the wall did you just carve the foam with a knife or what

[heroscapefan000]

did you just carve the stones with a knife

;) thanks

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

The old wall was done with green florists foam. I cut the basic shape out with a simple box cutter-type knife. Then I built up the wall. When the shape was how I liked it, I started to carve out the shape of the bricks using the same knife. As I got down to details I switched to an X-acto knife. I added the crumbled pieces after the piece was carved to take up some of the empty hex spaces. The last step was to add the tiles which were made from sheet foam.

Florists foam is soft and needs to be strengthened to prevent damage. I did this using watered down Mod Podge letting it soak in real good. Several coats a necessary in my opinion. When I painted it I added sand to the base coat to give it some texture.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

HOT LAVA DEATH!

It's been a while since I've had any new custom stuff to show. Grishnak posted a pic of his lava tiles in his custom thread but hasn't had the time to post a tutorial. I asked him if it was OK if I reverse engineered his tiles and made my own. I think I came pretty close! Anyway, here is a tutorial.

Step one:
I spray painted the tiles with a yellow spray paint.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/01_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/02_lava.jpg

Step two:
I glued some crushed kitty litter to the tiles for the lava field tiles.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/03_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/04_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/05_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/06_lava.jpg
Then I sprayed the kitty litter with some water to help with the absorption of the glue. Basically the water helps to draw the glue up into the litter.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/07_lava.jpg
A bunch of tiles:
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/08_lava.jpg
Close up:
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/09_lava.jpg

Step three:
I started the first color in a three part blend. The first is orange to transition from the yellow. I only painted it around the edges of the kitty litter. The next two colors also don't go all the way to the edges that way you can see the transition.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/15_lava.jpg
Next is red ochre. When I painted this I really had to mash the brush into the litter so it would cover all the little hard to reach areas.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/16_lava.jpg

And last is black. This color only got brushed onto the surface letting a little bit of red show through as if the lava was glowing underneath.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/17_lava.jpg


Step four:
Brush on some orange to the sides so when the tiles are stacked it isn't just plain yellow and looks more like flowing lava.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/18_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/19_lava.jpg


Step five:
Now for the molten lava. After the initial coating of yellow I decided that a base of orange would have been better. Then I sponged on the yellow.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/10_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/11_lava.jpg

And then sponged on some white. Just a little bit.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/12_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/13_lava.jpg

The sponge:
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/14_lava.jpg


And here are some fun pics to show off the work!
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/20_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/21_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/22_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/23_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/24_lava.jpg


After completing this project I think I would have done things differently. First, I would have glued the kitty litter down and then spray painted the base color of yellow. The rest would be the same. And on the molten lava I would have started with the base of orange instead of yellow.

[Mossman]

Love it!

[MegaSilver]

This is my terrain that I asked you to paint for me, right? Looks neat! Not exactly like a true lava set, but I not complaining, since orange is my favorite color!

MegaSilver, Unit Debate Master


HOT LAVA DEATH!

It's been a while since I've had any new custom stuff to show. Grishnak posted a pic of his lava tiles in his custom thread but hasn't had the time to post a tutorial. I asked him if it was OK if I reverse engineered his tiles and made my own. I think I came pretty close! Anyway, here is a tutorial.

Step one:
I spray painted the tiles with a yellow spray paint.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/01_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/02_lava.jpg

Step two:
I glued some crushed kitty litter to the tiles for the lava field tiles.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/03_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/04_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/05_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/06_lava.jpg
Then I sprayed the kitty litter with some water to help with the absorption of the glue. Basically the water helps to draw the glue up into the litter.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/07_lava.jpg
A bunch of tiles:
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/08_lava.jpg
Close up:
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/09_lava.jpg

Step three:
I started the first color in a three part blend. The first is orange to transition from the yellow. I only painted it around the edges of the kitty litter. The next two colors also don't go all the way to the edges that way you can see the transition.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/15_lava.jpg
Next is red ochre. When I painted this I really had to mash the brush into the litter so it would cover all the little hard to reach areas.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/16_lava.jpg

And last is black. This color only got brushed onto the surface letting a little bit of red show through as if the lava was glowing underneath.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/17_lava.jpg


Step four:
Brush on some orange to the sides so when the tiles are stacked it isn't just plain yellow and looks more like flowing lava.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/18_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/19_lava.jpg


Step five:
Now for the molten lava. After the initial coating of yellow I decided that a base of orange would have been better. Then I sponged on the yellow.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/10_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/11_lava.jpg

And then sponged on some white. Just a little bit.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/12_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/13_lava.jpg

The sponge:
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/14_lava.jpg


And here are some fun pics to show off the work!
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/20_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/21_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/22_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/23_lava.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/lava/24_lava.jpg


After completing this project I think I would have done things differently. First, I would have glued the kitty litter down and then spray painted the base color of yellow. The rest would be the same. And on the molten lava I would have started with the base of orange instead of yellow.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

That is your stuff in those pics! Well, some of its mine as well. Hope you like!

[karl with a k]

Awesome, mass production!!! lol

[MegaSilver]

That is your stuff in those pics! Well, some of its mine as well. Hope you like!

I do a lot! I can't wait to play on them! +rep!

MegaSilver, Unit Debate Master

[A3n]

Brilliant job Raudulfr!

[ray_davies]

Wow! I've got to try this! My missus is gonna try to make stuff now she's seen this! Well done.

[glenn]

Hello Raudulfr,

Really cool. What kind of Modge Podge do you use? Does it make the structure solid or does it still have some flexibility? Michaels has
a few different kinds available like a glossy or a matte kind. I have been using glue gel to seal my carved foam but I'm beginning to think it has too
much give. Thanks Glenn

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Glen,

I use the Matte finish Mod Podge. Although I don't think it makes a difference which type you use if you are going to paint it later. It does have some flexibility after it dries. Which is why I like it.

[Melwing17]

Absolutely amazing molten lava tiles.

[The Scaped]

They look great, but do they connect properly? In the pics it looks kinda like they aren't locking together completely.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

They fit together fine. I just pushed them together for the pic. Call me lazy.

[glenn]

Raudulfr
Thank you much. I'm going to post some pics of
the new fort thing I made. It was coated with
the WAY too flexible glue gel. I'm definitely going to
make the jump to the podge from now on.
Keep up the awesome customs dude, the veterans
like you keep everyone motivated.
Glenn

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks Glenn! You just made my day man. After a whole day of seventh eighth graders, that was nice to hear. If you ever have any questions, drop me a PM.

Oh, and get to posting those pics, pronto!

[sanddog88]

looks like a pro artist did it

nice work!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks sanddog88!

[Daddio]

Hey, by the way, I thought your walls on pg29 were most excellent. Good idea on the lava rocks too - gave em a terrifical texture!

[Wolvie]

where is the step by step for your two tree's at page 1? they're way cool!
and so is the rest of your stuff

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Here you go:
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=392065#post392065

[masonator97]

Wow your things are really cool!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks!

I'm working on two projects right now. The first is a set of LOS blockers to go with the new master set. And the second is a large double piece that will look like a mountain pass. Of course, photos and tutorials will accompany them when I post.

[A3n]

Stop teasing & get back to work. We want photos!!!!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Dungeon Rock Outcrops

I started by carving out the bottom of rocks by laying a glyph on the foam and tracing around it with a blade. I then carved out a recessed area so they could sit on top of the hex tiles.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/01_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/02_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/03_rock-outcrops.jpg

I tried to carve the shapes of the rocks to match the outcrops in the new D&D master set, but there was just to much detail. I simplified the design to save myself some time carving. To start, I used a razor knife to carve the basic shape.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/04_rock-outcrops.jpg

Then I used a pencil to carve in the details.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/05_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/06_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/07_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/08_rock-outcrops.jpg


Painting was done in a standard method. I started with a solid black base of paint mixed with a little Mod Podge. The second coat was a green grey heavy dry-brush and I finished with a light tan dry-brush highlight.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/09_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/10_rock-outcrops.jpg


Detail of how the pieces fit on the tiles.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/11_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/12_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/13_rock-outcrops.jpg

[Onacara]

Awesome work RS!!!

[Lamaclown]

Those "rock"! (I am such a comedian:roll:)

Seriously though, great job. You make it seem simple. I guess I will have to give it a shot now so I can find out how simple it isn't.

[A3n]

Brilliant :bowdown:

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Simple, but time-consuming, lamaclown.

I'm working on some 'shrooms right now.

The large mountain pass is on the back burner. Man is that a tough project!

Thanks for the comments!

[ZBeeblebrox]

Wow Raudulf those rock pieces look fantastic! I'm very jealous.

[Agent Minivann]

Very cool. I'm looking forward to the mushrooms.

I seriously need to get some of that insulation.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I'm carving them up now . . .

[Yodaking]

The way you made them sit on the tiles like that is really cool. Well done.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Mushrooms

As you can see, I've make several different sizes. I'm still making them so I'll have a bunch more when I'm finished, but this is what I have so far. In the lower right you can see two caps that are in various stages of shaping. The furthest to the right is one I just started carving and the one to left of it is a little more finished. When I'm done shaping them with a blade, I sand them smooth.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/1_mushrooms.jpg

Here you can see the lines on the bottom and that the stems and caps are two separate pieces glued together. I'm not sure how I'll mount them yet, but I'm thinking I'll make a Paperclay base to glue them to.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/2_mushrooms.jpg

[A3n]

Nice mushrooms but I can't rep you again just yet so you'll just have to keep doing custom terrains until I can rep you again. :D

Cheers

[Sport351]

Those 'shrooms look great! Are you going to make a custom rule for some of them? Like if you move adjacent, the mushroom patch shoots out posion for a d20 roll.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I planned on using them the same as trees, underground LOS blockers.

I'm also trying to build up a nice little collection of stuff to trade for a D&D master set. (hint hint)

[Sport351]

I planned on using them the same as trees, underground LOS blockers.

I'm also trying to build up a nice little collection of stuff to trade for a D&D master set. (hint hint)

:),unfortunately, I've grown rather attached to my DnD set. But I'm sure you'll find someone more than willing, especially with pieces as good as those. And I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say I can't wait to see the painted terrain!

[Daddio]

Raudulfr, my friend, you are getting good at this stuff.

Darnit, now I gotta go take pictures and do...work.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks! I made a bunch more last night. The go surprisingly fast. Tonight I'll make the bases.

[DeathByUtgar]

only 3 sentences must be said: #1 awesome, #2 on the orc archer tower you forgot how to put the dang spikes on, and #3 how in Sam hell do you make those awesome freakin rock outcroppings?

[Relenzo2]

I like the rock LOS blockers. You made quite a few...

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

only 3 sentences must be said: #1 awesome,

Why, thank you!


#2 on the orc archer tower you forgot how to put the dang spikes on,

I sanded one edge to the correct angle and then glued them on. Simple really. I'm all about the simple!


#3 how in Sam hell do you make those awesome freakin rock outcroppings?

I made a tutorial. I know I didn't photograph the exact process, but again, it is simple. I carved the shape with a blade and then detailed with a pencil.
When I carved them out I cut the basic shape first and then cut at a downward angle and tilted the blade until the foam broke off. This created the ridges. Then I used a pencil to carve the lines going down from each ridge.

With so many tutorials online, I didn't feel it necessary to detail every step.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I like the rock LOS blockers. You made quite a few...

Preparing for a trade with someone for a D&D master set. (hint hint)

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Ready for paint:

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/3_mushrooms.jpg

[Uprising]

Ready for paint:

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/3_mushrooms.jpg

Awesome stuff man! Wish something like that was included in the D&D set. Really gives a good under-dark feel.

[wulfhunter667]

Dude, your stuff is phenomenal. :bowdown: I know you said something about trading for your pieces, but would you be willing to possibly sell some as well?
"I'd buy that for a dollar!"

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I'll 'trade' for money. PM me.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Mushrooms

As you can see, I've made several different sizes. In the lower right you can see two caps that are in various stages of shaping. The furthest to the right is one I just started carving and the one to left of it is a little more finished. When I'm done shaping them with a blade, I sand them smooth.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/1_mushrooms.jpg

Here you can see the lines on the bottom and that the stems and caps are two separate pieces glued together.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/2_mushrooms.jpg

The whole crew.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/3_mushrooms.jpg

And after the paint job.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/4_mushrooms.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/5_mushrooms.jpg

I glued on some kitty to the bases before painting and then added some yellow and green moss. I still need to cover the blue sides of the water tiles with some green.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/6_mushrooms.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/7_mushrooms.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/8_mushrooms.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/9_mushrooms.jpg

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I'd like to trade some mushrooms and rock outcroppings for a D&D master set. Or just sell for cash. Make me an offer . . .

[Yodaking]

The 'shrooms turned out great! I really like the groupings of small ones being included on each tile. Gives it a nice realistic look. Why did you use the least amount of paint on the largest ones though?

[rbaker]

I'd like to trade some mushrooms and rock outcroppings for a D&D master set. Or just sell for cash. Make me an offer . . .

When you say "some", exactly how many are we talking about and for how much?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

The 'shrooms turned out great! I really like the groupings of small ones being included on each tile. Gives it a nice realistic look. Why did you use the least amount of paint on the largest ones though?

You know, I really didn't notice that until I was finished. I might go back and add some more to them now. Any suggestions?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I'd like to trade some mushrooms and rock outcroppings for a D&D master set. Or just sell for cash. Make me an offer . . .

When you say "some", exactly how many are we talking about and for how much?

I'd like to keep some for myself so when I do get the D&D stuff I can use them. So, maybe 6-8 rocks and 4 shrooms for a master set? Something like that?

[Yodaking]

The 'shrooms turned out great! I really like the groupings of small ones being included on each tile. Gives it a nice realistic look. Why did you use the least amount of paint on the largest ones though?

You know, I really didn't notice that until I was finished. I might go back and add some more to them now. Any suggestions?

Not really, you seem to have some pretty good painting ideas already. I will say that the ones with the odd shaped splotches (center of the last photo, in the background) are my favorite ones. I was just wondering if you had some concept in mind when you painted them all. Like as they grow bigger the tops changed into specific paterns.

[Jandarforever]

Wow, those look great!
I agree that putting the large, medium, and small mushrooms on a single tile looks good. Makes it even more of an artistic piece, imo.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

The 'shrooms turned out great! I really like the groupings of small ones being included on each tile. Gives it a nice realistic look. Why did you use the least amount of paint on the largest ones though?

You know, I really didn't notice that until I was finished. I might go back and add some more to them now. Any suggestions?

Not really, you seem to have some pretty good painting ideas already. I will say that the ones with the odd shaped splotches (center of the last photo, in the background) are my favorite ones. I was just wondering if you had some concept in mind when you painted them all. Like as they grow bigger the tops changed into specific paterns.

I had no plan, just painted them. I did try to mix it up a bit. I'm re-doing the larger ones right now. I think you'll like them! Thanks for the input.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Wow, those look great!
I agree that putting the large, medium, and small mushrooms on a single tile looks good. Makes it even more of an artistic piece, imo.

Thanks!

[glenn]

Wow, awesome as usual man. These are the best
looking shrooms I've seen so far.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Updated big mushrooms:

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/mushrooms/10_mushrooms.jpg

[lefton4ya]

Dungeon Rock Outcrops

I started by carving out the bottom of rocks by laying a glyph on the foam and tracing around it with a blade. I then carved out a recessed area so they could sit on top of the hex tiles.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/01_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/02_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/03_rock-outcrops.jpg

I tried to carve the shapes of the rocks to match the outcrops in the new D&D master set, but there was just to much detail. I simplified the design to save myself some time carving. To start, I used a razor knife to carve the basic shape.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/04_rock-outcrops.jpg

Then I used a pencil to carve in the details.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/05_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/06_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/07_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/08_rock-outcrops.jpg


Painting was done in a standard method. I started with a solid black base of paint mixed with a little Mod Podge. The second coat was a green grey heavy dry-brush and I finished with a light tan dry-brush highlight.


http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/09_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/10_rock-outcrops.jpg


Detail of how the pieces fit on the tiles.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/11_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/12_rock-outcrops.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rock-outcrops/13_rock-outcrops.jpg

I traded a couple sets of Wave 11/D1 for this and I think I got a steal as I know you put a lot of time into this after reading this post. They look awesome in person and actually the Styrofoam is heavier than you would think. If I ever trade again I will give you more for what you put into it. Keep it Up!!! 8)

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks! I thought it was a good trade. And since you took all I had left, I need to start working on some more. I'm going to work on that idea you sent.

[jcmcminis]

Hey Raudulfur love the terrain is there a specific kind of foam you use to make these?

[Hidicul]

I don't know if it would work on foam, but an idea to consider is if the foam can hold up to it have you thought of a silicon mold? It would save you alot of time in detail work, I just don't know if the foam would hold up or not. Regardless very nice stuff as always.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

jcmcminis, I use regular pink insulation foam. I buy it at Home Depot.

hidicul, After I cut the 15th rock outcropping, I thought the same thing! I may have to look into that.

Thanks for the compliments guys!

[Hidicul]

jcmcminis, I use regular pink insulation foam. I buy it at Home Depot.

hidicul, After I cut the 15th rock outcropping, I thought the same thing! I may have to look into that.

Thanks for the compliments guys!

Please let us Know if you try it and it works. I've been thinking about trying it but as of yet can't part with the money to set-up any molds right now.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Money is the hurdle for me as well. Anyone have any links to cheap mold making kits? I'd love to replicate some of the things I make.

[A3n]

Money is the hurdle for me as well. Anyone have any links to cheap mold making kits? I'd love to replicate some of the things I make.

Drop GreyOwl a pm, he does molds & casts so he should be able to give you the low-down on materials.

Cheers

[Daddywarbux]

after reading this thread and seeing the awesome additions you have made ive started to make my own custom terrrain. i carved my 1st piece today, and have put on a coat of paint/mod podge mix. im using the green potting foam, and i know that all of your most recent things have been done in te insulation foam. is the insulation foam easier to mold? more durable? both?? im coming late to the game, and im not too sure what the difference is :oops:. Any tips or advice?

also, i love your lava tiles. me and the wife are going to run to my mothers house tomorrow to steal some cat litter :D

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Hey Daddywarbux,

I find the green florists foam the easiest to work with, but it is fragile. Pink insulation foam is not as easy to carve fine details into, but it is more durable. Each have their place depending on what you want to create.

Thanks for the nice words!

[Daddywarbux]

thanks for the quick reply!
ill have to get my hands on some insulation and see what thats like.

[Ninja Status]

AWESOME CUSTOMS cool lava i also made my own customs:headbang:

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks Ninja,

You should show off some of your work.

[csg990]

dude you make sick terrain i'm gonna order an extra castle set to attempt that black castle.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks csg990! I've not had as much time recently to work on projects. I have several that are half done and I need/want to finish them.

[cobravigon]

Simply amazing. I have been visiting this site for a long time now, but only recently decided to sign up so I can comment. I am currently converting a bunch of Star Wars minis to 'Scape figures (making stat cards) and was wondering if you have done any Sci-Fi/Star Wars custom terrain. Or, if you have any suggestions for such an undertaking? BTW, I cannot decide which of you customs I love the most, they are all phenomenal. I think the lava is taking the lead though...

[lefton4ya]

Simply amazing. I have been visiting this site for a long time now, but only recently decided to sign up so I can comment. I am currently converting a bunch of Star Wars minis to 'Scape figures (making stat cards) and was wondering if you have done any Sci-Fi/Star Wars custom terrain. Or, if you have any suggestions for such an undertaking? BTW, I cannot decide which of you customs I love the most, they are all phenomenal. I think the lava is taking the lead though...

Welcome cobravigon. Use the Search on the upper left of forums and put "Search Titles Only" and put Star Wars and see what you find. And remember to search more in the future.

The Star Wars A-Z of Custom Created Characters and Links (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=30698) and Heroes of StarWars 'Scape (HoSS) (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=24975) are probably your best bet - HoSS is kinda like C3G or C3V for Star wars figures.

[jcmcminis]

Welcome to the boards cobra. Grishnak did some sci-fi terrain as I recall so you might want to check out his thread. You cant miss it, its the very first thread in the Custom terrain section.

[cobravigon]

Thank you very much for the links and the advice, I appreciate it!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks cobravigon!

I've been saving up materials for a sci-fi customs set. I have to finish up some other projects before I can begin that though.

[JESUSFREAK]

Looks AWESOME!!!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Thanks Freak!

I have a new dice tower that I need to post pics of. I've been super busy with my career change to get anything posted here.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Latest Dice Tower for a friend:

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/dice-tower-jack/DiceTower-1.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/dice-tower-jack/DiceTower-2.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/dice-tower-jack/DiceTower-3.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/dice-tower-jack/DiceTower-4.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/dice-tower-jack/DiceTower-5.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/dice-tower-jack/DiceTower-6.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/dice-tower-jack/DiceTower-7.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/dice-tower-jack/DiceTower-8.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/dice-tower-jack/DiceTower-9.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/dice-tower-jack/DiceTower-10.jpg

[MegaSilver]

Nice Dice Tower!

[JESUSFREAK]

Dude, make a second one and pop it on a 7 bagger! that would be epic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......
5 years later..... !!!!!!!!!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

OK, I'd like to sell off these custom pieces. I don't use them very much and I'm in need of some cash for another project I'm working on.

I'll list the items here, PM me with an offer. I only want to sell, not trade. I have just about everything I need at this point. Thanks for looking!

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/stone-fences/8_stone-fence.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/temple_ruins/17_temple_ruins.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/swamp-desert/04.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/urban-wall/6_urban-wall.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/trees/15_trees.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/trees/24_trees.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/guard_tower/17_guard-tower.JPG

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/bone/13b_marro_bone_structure.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/7_round_dice_tower.jpg


More dice bowls!

I'd like to sell these rather than trade. $20 for the blue, $25 for the black and $25 for the die.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/forsale/dicebowl-1a.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/forsale/dicebowl-1b.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/forsale/dicebowl-2.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/forsale/dicebowl-3.jpg

[MegaSilver]

Oohh! What's that dice tower made out of?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

The dice tower is made out of foam board, craft sheet foam, balsa wood, cereal box cardboard and ground up rattlesnake teeth!

[Kaiyu]

The dice tower is made out of foam board, craft sheet foam, balsa wood, cereal box cardboard and ground up rattlesnake teeth!
Will cobra teeth suffice?

[flameslayer93]

All I gotta say is wow about the teeth. :shock:

[JESUSFREAK]

Dude you have to sell all that? bummer. Could you give us ideas on the prices of you're artwork?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I didn't want to post specific prices and I'm willing to negotiate. If anyone is interested in anything, drop me a PM and we can discuss. I'm motivated to sell.

BTW, I'm working on more hex shaped dice bowls.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

More dice bowls!

I'd like to sell these rather than trade. $20 for the blue, $25 for the black and $25 for the die.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/forsale/dicebowl-1a.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/forsale/dicebowl-1b.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/forsale/dicebowl-2.jpg

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/forsale/dicebowl-3.jpg

[JESUSFREAK]

Dude, I'm seriousely interested in you're stuff, esspecially the Pyramid/Pillar stuff. The Tree's too. afterall i've been stalking watching you for quite some time now, before I even had an acount, and you were really the guy that got me into custom building. Owning something of you'res would be like owning Abe Lincolns top hat to me! (On a much smaller scale of course! You're not exactly the President! If only you were!!!!!!)