Graveyard Terrain Tutorial

[Infernal Skull]

I just posted a tutorial for making graveyard-themed hills on my blog. http://robhawkinshobby.blogspot.com/2016/10/terrain-tutorial-graveyard-hills.html

Making crypt covers:

Making steps:

Using resin walls to frame out the hill:

Sanding and painting:

Check it out, and let me know if you have any questions!
http://robhawkinshobby.blogspot.com/2016/10/terrain-tutorial-graveyard-hills.html
Resin walls and tombstones are available in my online shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/skullforgescenics

 

[Oppenheimer]

That's fantastic. I have been mulling around building either a pyramid or tearing the skulls off of the bottom of the Magewrath Throne and using those for a catwalk or something and now I know what tools I need.

 

[Borgnine]

You made it look rather surprisingly easy I always considered such terrain pieces impossible, but this seems manageable - if I ever get to making terrain, I want it to look just like yours!

 

[Infernal Skull]

Thanks, guys! Glad you like it!

 

[Woodsie]

That's a really nice piece... Need to get cracking on some terrain myself.... Inspirational...

 

[Dragonet]

I am also very inspired! Lately all my games have been at the local store or at mates' houses; I've thought of limiting my terrain collection to a 'home pitch' that'll allow me to heavily theme it. I have the best part of two Gardens Of Morr, some grave stones and some old Hero Quest tombs so I'll look forward to adding to those.

 

[Oppenheimer]

Any tips on where to buy foam? I'm in Canada so we might not have the same franchises but there's a craft store near here that is charging $30 or so for each smallish sheet of the stuff. You can buy actual drywall or wood for a third the price.

 

[Infernal Skull]

Any tips on where to buy foam? I'm in Canada so we might not have the same franchises but there's a craft store near here that is charging $30 or so for each smallish sheet of the stuff. You can buy actual drywall or wood for a third the price.

Home Depot or Lowes should have the insulation foam if they have those chain stores in Canada. Otherwise look up Owens Corning Fomular Insulation Foam Boards and see if local DIY stores carry them.

 

[Ol'timer]

Outstanding as always Rob!

 

[Oppenheimer]

OK, here's the end result of my attempts to use your techniques. I combined a bunch of different terrain pieces into one big wall and tower.
https://goo.gl/photos/AwtxzDj6gfd3Woot5
https://goo.gl/photos/c2mqFTDpWaAbHzBPA
https://goo.gl/photos/LiDDPJySxMLt3hmu8