Rock tutorial

[Gidian]

In my terrain thread, I promised you a tutorial of the posted rocks and here it comes. ;)
But I need someone to correct my imperfect English, because I also want to host this tutorial on my homepage in German and English.

And sorry for the quality of the photos. Unfortunately the polystyrene reflects very strongly.

Ok, let´s start:


Material:
You really don´t need that much material for the rocks. I just used a few things:
- Polystyrene, nearly two inch thick (in Germany it´s called "Styrodur" but it´s just a brand name and I think you have other names in the US)
- Glue
- Sand
- Paints (brown, black, white,)
- a sharp knife
- brush
- 3 screws


Step 1:
First of all, you should cut a really rough shape into the polystyrene. It has to be a little bit bigger than the rocks you want to have in the end, because you have to cut away a lot. Keep in mind that it should fit on the HS tiles in the end.


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_001.jpg



Step 2:
Now you should start to improve the rough shape a bit by cutting out some upright lines. And remember: It´s just a rock. It´s not an architectural building with right angles and straight lines.


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_002.jpg


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_003.jpg


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_004.jpg



Step 3:
Ok, let´s get to the horizontel lines, which give the rock its typical shape. It´s a quite simple technique which I call "cut and break".
You have to cut into the polystyrene - not in a right angle but in an angle about 45° - and then you must turn the knife around to break out a piece of the polystyrene. That gives it a small but interesting structure and you don´t have any ugly cutting-lines in the material you don´t want to have.
But be careful with the blade which can break easily.


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_005.jpg


Cut...

http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_006.jpg


...and turn around to break out a piece.

http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_007.jpg


Cut...

http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_008.jpg


...and turn around to break out a piece.

http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_009.jpg




Step 4:
With this technique you have to go on until the shape of the rock is completely done. That will take some time and it´s not only fun. ;)


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_010.jpg


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_011.jpg


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_012.jpg



Step 5:
Once you've finished the cutting-job, you can start painting. For the basecoat, I mixed some brown paint with some glue (about 70:30). The glue gives it a better hold on the polystyrene.


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_014.jpg



Step 6:
Now it´s time to fix the rock on its base. To give it more steadiness, I used some screws additionally to the glue.


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_015.jpg


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_016.jpg



Step 7:
With the same basecoat, I also painted the HS hexfields.


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Tut_Felsen_017.jpg



Step 8:
Because of the glue, you can strew some sand directly onto the wet paint. Let it dry for some hours and tap the sand. Paint the remaining sand again with the basecoat.
The rest is just drybrushing. Mix some black and white paint to two grey colors - one light grey and one dark grey. These two colors have to be mixed with the brown basecoat. Then you should have two brown-grey-tones for drybrushing. In the end, you can light it up with just a little bit of very light grey.
For the ground, you can also use some black ink:
Mix some black paint with water (about 40:60) and paint it over the brown basecout. Then take a napkin or something like that and wipe over the ground. The black ink should stay in the deeper parts, adding some shades. When it dried, go on with the drybrushing.


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Felsen_06.jpg


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Felsen_01.jpg


http://gidian-gelaende.de/Kram/HS_Felsen/Felsen_02.jpg


Ok, as I mentioned in the beginning - my English is "not perfect". ;) I hope, nevertheless you understand most of the explanations. And it would be very nice if someone could correct my text. Thanks.

Greetings from Germany

Gidian

[Uprising]

Seriously awesome tutorial Gidian. The final product look very, very nice.

[Grungebob]

Pretty Cool!!

[cycoduck]

Very nice. I like.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I'd like to see a tutorial on the custom road tiles!

Great work Gigian!

[IAmBatman]

Very impressive!

[johnny139]

If I had any artistic talent whatsoever, I would probably want to try that!

[NecroBlade]

:jawdrop:

Something I might be able to do! Looks amazing!

Also, your English is much better than a number of the native speakers on this site. :P

[DarkSpade]

I've always prefered a hotwire cutter to a knife when working with styrofoam. Styrofoam dulls the blade way too quick.


This is a great starter project. Doesn't take too much work, and it's really hard to screw up. I recomend anyone who wants to start building custum terrain give it a shot.

[Gidian]

If I had any artistic talent whatsoever, I would probably want to try that!

It´s much easier than you might think at first sight. You don´t need any advanced terrain building skills to copy one of these rocks. Just give it a try.

But be sure to use the right material. Don´t use the polystyrene with these small beatlets which are used for packaging of TV-Sets and stuff like that. That kind of polystyrene is not good for cutting and painting.

Greetings from Germany

Gidian

[Firemaster]

Once I get another Masterset, I am definitely making some of these.

[Dictatorbilbo]

But be sure to use the right material. Don´t use the polystyrene with these small beatlets which are used for packaging of TV-Sets and stuff like that. That kind of polystyrene is not good for cutting and painting.

Greetings from Germany

Gidian

I learned that the hard way... :wink:

[Jonathan]

Great tutorial - thanks!

[Bach]

Awesome work, Gidian. The tutorial makes this look easy, so I'll be able to do this.
Thanks for putting forth your time and effort!

[hi1hi1hi1hi1]

Wow great tutorial it looks easy enough that even I could attempt it. Of course it's probably much harder than it looks.

[Nerd_Tendo]

Sunova Bob-omb! In the early pictures, it reminded me of the rock tower things from those Road Runner cartoons. Hey, you could use one of those 24-Hex peices for a whole caynon, huh?

[Ugly-Caco]

That's a cool Art Attack Gidian!

The Polystyrene should be made up of fine "Polystyrene grains", right? So you can cut thru it like butter. Great work, man!

[Billtog]

What the Hell is a rock?

[Nerd_Tendo]

those shapes you find on the ground. usuly gray or brown.

[Cavalier]

What the Hell is a rock?
It's what D-Dyzzle was selling on ebay :twisted:

[NecroBlade]

What the Hell is a rock?
It's what D-Dyzzle was selling on ebay :twisted:No, those were "Super Special Magical Rare Shiny Priceless Gem Customs." :P

[Gidian]

What the Hell is a rock?

What would you call it?

[DarkSpade]

Beaded foam ain't all bad. I made this with it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/DrkSpde/Mechwarrior%20table/100_0012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/DrkSpde/Mechwarrior%20table/100_0011.jpg


And I'm working on this now.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/DrkSpde/Mechwarrior%20table%202/100_0145.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/DrkSpde/Mechwarrior%20table%202/100_0144.jpg


It does need to be sanded where it hasn't been cut. That's true of all kinds of styrophoam though.

[Billtog]

What the Hell is a rock?

What would you call it?

Hahaha, I forgot you're from Germany. No, we all know what rocks are, it was just an attempt to be funny by pretending not to have ever heard of such a common object.

[NecroBlade]

Yes, I hear skirts are quite popular with the ladies. ;)

[zanter]

:jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop: NICE! to many of home made things stand out and blocks mocement to a extreme level. this looks great and has none of these probloms!

[Nerd_Tendo]

Beaded foam ain't all bad. I made this with it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/DrkSpde/Mechwarrior%20table/100_0012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/DrkSpde/Mechwarrior%20table/100_0011.jpg


And I'm working on this now.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/DrkSpde/Mechwarrior%20table%202/100_0145.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/DrkSpde/Mechwarrior%20table%202/100_0144.jpg


It does need to be sanded where it hasn't been cut. That's true of all kinds of styrophoam though.

My GODS, those are good! hey, keep the un-finnihed one white, and you could have snow instead of rocks. or maby a mix of the two...Meh, anyway, they just ROCK!

[DarkSpade]

Thanks Nerd_Tendo, I'm quite proud of them.

[Nerd_Tendo]

Your quite welcome, as you should be.

And a recent idea for it: a Mettal Tarrain!

[Dictatorbilbo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/cycoduck/Custom%20Terrain%20Contest/HS1_ct2_plain.jpg

I made this with beaded foam. What's nice is that the large foam pieces used in packaging are already shaped like buildings. You only need to texture and paint.

By the way, does anyone know where you can get fine styrofoam in the U.S.?

[DarkSpade]

By the way, does anyone know where you can get fine styrofoam in the U.S.?

Home Depot. Those large pink sheets of insulation. 1 inch thick 8x4 sheets are maybe $7

[Billtog]

All hail Dictator Bilbo!

[Gidian]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/cycoduck/Custom%20Terrain%20Contest/HS1_ct2_plain.jpg

I made this with beaded foam. What's nice is that the large foam pieces used in packaging are already shaped like buildings. You only need to texture and paint.

By the way, does anyone know where you can get fine styrofoam in the U.S.?

To be honest, I have a big problem with buildings made of styrofoam from packagings, because you´ll allways see what it is made of.
And there is nearly no chance to paint it without having the beatlet structure shimmering through the color in the end. Except when you cover it with plaster.

@Darkspade:
Your terrain looks quite well, but it is something completely different. Your terrain is quite big and not really structured. So it´s easy to cover it with plaster to hide the beatlet structure. With the rocks, you can´t do this, because you would lose the whole structure of the rocks.
And there ist another point concerning the beaded styrofoam: Without a hotwire-cutter its nearly impossible to cut it. At least fine cuts are not possible. I have a Hotwire-Cutter at home, but for fine cuts I allways prefer a normal cutter and that´s why I don't work with the beaded styrofoam.

Greetings from Germany

Gidian

[Billtog]

But it does give off that awesome "Beady Rock" look.

[DarkSpade]

In the end though, beaded foam is almost always free. :D

[Billtog]

In the end though, beaded foam is almost always free. :D

So true. Free stuff rules. :)

[cycoduck]

But it does give off that awesome "Beady Rock" look.

Beady Rock (http://www.buck-rogers.com/media/audio/biddi-biddi.wav)

[redic_rogue_07]

went to homedepo today a sheet of that stuff is $20.00

[DarkSpade]

went to homedepo today a sheet of that stuff is $20.00

Really!? Damn, prices went up. What thickness were you looking at? Was it the pink foam?

[redic_rogue_07]

They had both pink and blue i was looking at 2in they did have 1 1/2in for $16.00.

[Glitch]

On Woodlandscenics.com in the foam section I found

1/4" sheets for $3.49, 1/2" sheets for $3.98, 1" sheets for $4.78, 2" sheets for $7.98, 3" sheets for $11.98, and 4" sheets for $14.98.

All sheets are 12" by 24" so there a good size. I am thinking about getting into making custom terrain and will most likely start with the 4" sheets.

[DarkSpade]

They had both pink and blue i was looking at 2in they did have 1 1/2in for $16.00.

Ah, that's where the price jump came from. I've only worked with 1 inch pink foam.

[NecroBlade]

No takers on the skirt joke? :(

[Gidian]

I bought my Styrodur/foam in a hardware store (or home depot? Don´t know the right translation for "Baumarkt"). It´s normaly used for the (heat) insulation of houses. There are different names for this material, because Styrodur is just a brand name from BASF, as you can see here: >CLICK< (http://www2.basf.de/en/produkte/kstoffe/schaum/styrodur/benefit_solution.htm?id=V00-V5cHJAmD7bw241-)

In Germany, you have to pay about 6,- Euro (nearly $ 8,-) for a Styrodur board with a size of 60 cm * 120 cm * 2 cm. That are about 23,6" * 47,2" * 0,79".
Of course, you can get thicker boards up to 10 cm (3,94") which are more expensive.

Greetings from Germany - the home auf BASF

Gidian

[cycoduck]

No takers on the skirt joke? :(

They ignored my Buck Rogers reference as well, so don't feel bad. :wink:

[DarkSpade]

No takers on the skirt joke? :(

They ignored my Buck Rogers reference as well, so don't feel bad. :wink:

:wtf:

:screwy:

[heroscapewanabchamp]

Good!!!!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Inspired by Gidian's technique, I made these out of some packing foam that came in a box of something I bought. I cut the foam with a blade, coated them with a glue/mod podge/paint coating. The dark rocks started with a black base and then several lighter shades of dry brushing. The ice rocks had a base of blue and then several lighter shades up to white of dry brushing. It was a fun project that didn't take too long. I also used my lexan mat from Cavalier as a base for the photos.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/01_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/02_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/03_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/04_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/05_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/06_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/07_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/08_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/09_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/10_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/11_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/12_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/13_rocks.jpg

[Bach]

That stuff look so darn real... :drool:

[NecroBlade]

No takers on the skirt joke? :(

They ignored my Buck Rogers reference as well, so don't feel bad. :wink:

:wtf:

:screwy:Rock = skirt in German.




Nice work, Rada...Raduf...Viking Guy.

[DarkSpade]

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/09_rocks.jpg


To prevent or undo warping like this, it sometimes helps to paint the under side of the base too.[/img]

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Nice work, Rada...Raduf...Viking Guy.

yeah, I know, it's a long, confusing screen name. I've thought about changing it, 'cuz I'm kinda sick of it too . . .

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/09_rocks.jpg


To prevent or undo warping like this, it sometimes helps to paint the under side of the base too.[/img]

I think I might re-base them with something thicker. I made the smaller rocks out of pine bark I found under a tree in my yard. They were my first custom project a while ago. Thanks for the tip DarkSpade!

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

That stuff look so darn real... :drool:

Thanks Bach! I wasn't difficult to do, really.

[DarkSpade]

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/09_rocks.jpg


To prevent or undo warping like this, it sometimes helps to paint the under side of the base too.[/img]

I think I might re-base them with something thicker. I made the smaller rocks out of pine bark I found under a tree in my yard. They were my first custom project a while ago. Thanks for the tip DarkSpade!

Try Plasticard. You can find it in most shops that sell model railroading stuff. If you don't put the paint on too thick at once, it usually won't warp. No Guarntee though.

You can also try 1/4th inch thick partical board. Just cut to size with a jig saw then bevel the edge with a dremel sanding tool bit. Such a small piece is unlikely to warp unless you really slap on the paint and glue.

[Parduz]

To be honest, I have a big problem with buildings made of styrofoam from packagings, because you´ll allways see what it is made of.
And there is nearly no chance to paint it without having the beatlet structure shimmering through the color in the end. Except when you cover it with plaster.
I've covered some things made of styrofoam with a mix of PVA and wall putty (the one ready in tubes). You can pour in the mix also some black paint tubes (the one the childs use at schools, i don't know the name in english).
Paint the object with the mix: it dry fast and becomes hard: then you can use spray paint without melting it. The putty also give you some roughness that's always useful for fast drybrush effects.

[zanter]

Inspired by Gidian's technique, I made these out of some packing foam that came in a box of something I bought. I cut the foam with a blade, coated them with a glue/mod podge/paint coating. The dark rocks started with a black base and then several lighter shades of dry brushing. The ice rocks had a base of blue and then several lighter shades up to white of dry brushing. It was a fun project that didn't take too long. I also used my lexan mat from Cavalier as a base for the photos.

http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/01_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/02_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/03_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/04_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/05_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/06_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/07_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/08_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/09_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/10_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/11_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/12_rocks.jpg
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/rocks/13_rocks.jpg yes,its a very nicea! :headbang:

[Cale]

sorry all, where as free is cool and the price fits, Gidians stuff out does everything.... i've never seen any natural rock look like it was made of beads. for proof that the blue foam(or pink) is better just check out Gidians site or http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=8681 you'll see.
one hint i would say when cutting the foam board- use a sharp knife. other wise you get tearage from the foam catching on the dull knife parts.

good job Gidian

ps any lumber yard should have the foam... not just Home Depot. got my 1" foam from my local lumber yard for about 12$(4'x8' sheet) and that will last for a loooooooooong time. i found that a 1" thick is about 3 tile levels

[redic_rogue_07]

question what glue do you use to put it on the hex's?

this is what i have so far.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/sampictures293.jpg

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

question what glue do you use to put it on the hex's?

this is what i have so far.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/sampictures293.jpg

NICE! Great work redic!

I use Aleen's Tacky Glue. You might want to put a screw throught the bottom as well, just for stability.

[redic_rogue_07]

I finished my first batch. trying something new with the second batch will post pics when they are done.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/sampictures011.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/sampictures012.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/sampictures013.jpg
what do you think?

question. where did you get or how did you make those road tiles?

[jodokast]

AWESOME!!!! :shock:

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

I finished my first batch. trying something new with the second batch will post pics when they are done.

what do you think?

question. where did you get or how did you make those road tiles?

What do I think . . . I think you made some great customs! They look great!

I would like a tutorial on the road tiles as well!!!

[redic_rogue_07]

ok i finished the second batch and i am very happy with how this turned out.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1109.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1110.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1113.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1112.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1111.jpg

any thing for the road tiles yet?

[Nerd_Tendo]

ok i finished the second batch and i am very happy with how this turned out.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1109.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1110.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1113.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1112.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1111.jpg

any thing for the road tiles yet?

Hey, with that floating island, you could (theoreticly) re-create Bob-omb Battle Feild (First level from Super Mario 64)!

[brickman1444]

Nice job RR07! The floating section is very cool!

[redic_rogue_07]

thanks

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Great Work redic!

I went back and took a look at Gidian's customs thread. His road tiles are hand made. He madkes them out of plaster and then covers them with foam for the stone work.

I might sacrafice some molten lava tiles and then cover them with some foam as well. Not sure if it will work . . . But I'll post the outcome anyway. I did try to simulate the road tiles on my latest project with cardboard. It worked quite well.
http://www.rodriguezphotography.com/dwf/guard_tower/6_guard-tower.JPG

[redic_rogue_07]

thats cool how did you do that?

[Lotus]

Here is my guess, take some cereal box, cut it to fit the tile you are covering, then cut out little random shaped pieces and glue them on top, then paint.

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Here is my guess, take some cereal box, cut it to fit the tile you are covering, then cut out little random shaped pieces and glue them on top, then paint.

BINGO!

You can see the steps through the customs link in my sig.

[Lotus]

That'd been too easy, I just guessed. Now I have to look . . .

[quadraphonic]

Just finishing going through the thread. You guys are creating some pretty amazing custom terrain! It's inspirational to see what can be created with patience and skill! Great work guys.

[Puuka]

those shapes you find on the ground. usuly gray or brown.

Wow, my dog makes rocks? :shock:

[Deathclaw767]

First of all, Nice work to all you custom terrain makers what posted here. :thumbsup: You've given me lots of ideas. I've got a younger cousin that wants to get into 'scaping, and I'm thinking about making a few of these rock structures to go with the MS i'm buying him for his birthday. He can spend his own money of official expansions, I'll make cheapy things that look more awesome. :wink:

Many thanks,
Deathclaw

[marro hivelord139724]

:bowdown:
this is one of the best tutorials Ihave ever seen!!!!!!!1 :jawdrop:

[marro hivelord139724]

:shock:
did you use egg carton stuff? i thought it was styrofoam.

[redic_rogue_07]

Another take on the rock formations.

Waterfall
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/trumpeter1803/paintedminis1182.jpg

[DarkSpade]

Give it a light dry brushing of white. Also, take a cotten ball and pull it apart. Add some of it to the buttom.

[playwitfyr]

I really love the waterfall. its really good. ive been definately thinking of building a waterfall myself lately. im thinking of a waterfall you can walk behind. always thought thatd be fun

dont know wen ill get round to it but wen i do il try post it

[masterofthescape]

Not to get off subject but can you tell me how you did those road tiles? They are amazing. and why is your homepage in a different language?

[Cavalier]

Not to get off subject but can you tell me how you did those road tiles? They are amazing. and why is your homepage in a different language?

Greetings from Germany
;)

[masterofthescape]

oh..... But what about the road.... is there an easy way to make road tiles. i don't want to buy the rttf set and i think that i could possibly make it out of the sidewalk in the marvel set

[Gidian]

The road tiles are made from plaster and polysterene. I designed a tile that fits to the original tiles. The main difference: It´s not as high as the HS tiles. Then I made a mould of it and casted copies with dental plaster. On the top of them I glued polysterene (about 3 mm high). The stone structure can easily be "drawn" into the polysterene with a pen or pencil. The rest is just painting.

Maybe you can also use water tiles and glue polysteren on them. That should work as well.

Greetings from Germany

Gidian

[Soridir]

Great tutorial

[inferno767]

now that is amzingly awesome!!!! thanks so much!

[Krrypt]

Looks good. I can see where painting it might go astray for me. The whole screwing it down thing, poor hexes :cry:.

[Super Platapus]

Awsomeness!!!!

[09167]

awesome! I wish they had those for a real expansion, I wanna try to make at least one of those...

[Killz]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, I gotta try this.

[masonator97]

Your rocks look amazing! I bow in you presence. :bowdown: :bowdown: