Post by Twinner on Oct 24, 2016 12:50:37 GMT -5
Ok, so I started playing Sylvaneth (tree people) for Age of Sigmar. And being tree people they can summon a lot of the Wyldwoods, which is the model below:
Now the issue arises in that each "Wyldwood" you summon can actually be 1 to 3 of the above terrain models. So you can very quickly start needing 10 or even more of the models.
This is an issue because:
- Each kit costs $40.
- It is a pain to bring around so many of these guys.
- Model just don't sit nicely on the terrain, even if you make the tree removable.
To remedy this situation I have come up with the following. Please note Steve was the one whom originally came up with the idea, I am just taking it a step further.
What those are is high quality images printed on 100lb card stock, which is then glued to a 2mm hardboard cut out using the orginal wyldwood as a template.
Now the exact process is as follows:
1. Find the images you want to use, they need to be resized to fit exactly on a 8.5x11 page.
2. Either print them yourself or get them print on 100lb card stock (I used Staples)
3. Make sure the images are 100% flat, I had to press mine using heavy books.
4. Use an actual base of the Citadel Wyldwood to trace the template out on the hardboard.
5. Cut the hardboard using a saw (I used a handheld jigsaw)
6. Sand the edges smooth, and lightly sand the top where you will glue the image too.
7. Mix up water and PVA glue using about 1:2 ratio, and lightly brush over the whole surface.
8. Take the uncut photo (pictured side down), and stick the board to it.
9. Press the board with the picture on it between a flat surface and a heavy flat object (I used a book)
10. After the glue has set cut out the board from the card stock.
11. Lightly sand the edges of the card stock side to remove cutting inconsistencies and secure the paper to the board.
Comparing the $40 cost of one wood you could make 10 for:
10x Photos Printed on 100lb Card Stock - $7 (from staples)
1x 2x4 foot 2mm hardboard - $3 (lowes)
Sand Paper - $5
PVA Glue - $3
Cheap Brush - $2
Jigsaw - $50 (you might already have)
So it would be $70 for 10 if you have to buy a saw or $20 for 10 if you have one already.
I am happy with them, let me know what you think.
Now the issue arises in that each "Wyldwood" you summon can actually be 1 to 3 of the above terrain models. So you can very quickly start needing 10 or even more of the models.
This is an issue because:
- Each kit costs $40.
- It is a pain to bring around so many of these guys.
- Model just don't sit nicely on the terrain, even if you make the tree removable.
To remedy this situation I have come up with the following. Please note Steve was the one whom originally came up with the idea, I am just taking it a step further.
What those are is high quality images printed on 100lb card stock, which is then glued to a 2mm hardboard cut out using the orginal wyldwood as a template.
Now the exact process is as follows:
1. Find the images you want to use, they need to be resized to fit exactly on a 8.5x11 page.
2. Either print them yourself or get them print on 100lb card stock (I used Staples)
3. Make sure the images are 100% flat, I had to press mine using heavy books.
4. Use an actual base of the Citadel Wyldwood to trace the template out on the hardboard.
5. Cut the hardboard using a saw (I used a handheld jigsaw)
6. Sand the edges smooth, and lightly sand the top where you will glue the image too.
7. Mix up water and PVA glue using about 1:2 ratio, and lightly brush over the whole surface.
8. Take the uncut photo (pictured side down), and stick the board to it.
9. Press the board with the picture on it between a flat surface and a heavy flat object (I used a book)
10. After the glue has set cut out the board from the card stock.
11. Lightly sand the edges of the card stock side to remove cutting inconsistencies and secure the paper to the board.
Comparing the $40 cost of one wood you could make 10 for:
10x Photos Printed on 100lb Card Stock - $7 (from staples)
1x 2x4 foot 2mm hardboard - $3 (lowes)
Sand Paper - $5
PVA Glue - $3
Cheap Brush - $2
Jigsaw - $50 (you might already have)
So it would be $70 for 10 if you have to buy a saw or $20 for 10 if you have one already.
I am happy with them, let me know what you think.
