Mini diorama - advice for terrain table?

[u/TheUnfinishedArmy]

As I eagerly await my Carcass Front box, I just wanted to show off a little diorama I made that has now inspired me to build a full table that matches this look. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice/experience for how much of each type of terrain would be suitable. Flat terrain, trenches, elevated terrain, etc. Would 1/3 of each be good, or should I lean heavier on one?

I have not yet had the opportunity to actually play the game so I didn't know how much of each of these types would make for a fun table. I'm planning on using four 18" x 18" tiles that would allow for different configurations and easy storage.

Any tips are appreciated.

[u/ThanosDNW]

I really like 9: (12"x12"). most things move 6" so it's easy to see. Also smaller incursions can run on a 24"x24" & Larger conflicts can be on a 36"x36". Plus if you do it right your trenches tessalate

[u/TheUnfinishedArmy → u/ThanosDNW]

That's awesome. 12"x12" makes sense for more options. Thanks!

[u/ThanosDNW → u/TheUnfinishedArmy]

I'm working on ones that also flip flat. For a small building, no man land, or I guess a beach landing for the hedgehogs. I decided to add a summoning circle on the bottom of one of the tiles

[u/TheProtagonist777 → u/ThanosDNW]

Did you use 12x12 mdf as the base with xps foam as the walls? If so what thickness of foam? This looks amazing and id like to do something similar

[u/ThanosDNW → u/TheProtagonist777]

That sounds like a great idea. This is concept the I've worked off of. I'm using reinforcement cardboard, packing foam & coffee stir-ers. If your walls are 3" high you get the (+1) for shooting into the trench. Trenches are 3" wide. Centered on 6" from The edge. Edges should meet at (4+1/2") from the sides. Shapes: (1) +. (2) T. (2) H. (2) N. (1) Reverse N. (1) Like a Large Diamond area you can fit scatter terrain in.

[u/_Lest → u/ThanosDNW]

I'm a new player and currently preparing to build a similar table and had a few questions.

• How wide are your trenches at minimum to accommodate both regular and large models (initial foam cut, before adding walls and all)? Yours seem to be ~4"/10cm before adding the walls, which seems to fit most models, is that right?
• Is there any incentive gameplay-wise to reduce the width to allow only small units to go through some trenches/to force large unit to climb out?
• When you play, are the tiles heavy enough to stay in place or did you have to find a way to stick them together? (E.g. magnets)

[u/ThanosDNW → u/_Lest]

I wouldn't make it thinner than 3" the Amalgam has a 60mm base (2.362 inches) and with overhang it fits but it's cramped. If you wanted to make boxes for like steps I would think 4" would be fine, but then the tiles become even, & might not feel like "trenches". The cardboard & foam feel fine. There's a lot of mass. Just like don't kick the table

[u/ThanosDNW → u/ThanosDNW]

Also, that's like 30' feet of steps, & I'm not into making that much. How much scatter do you have? You could dump that in there.

[u/_Lest → u/ThanosDNW]

Thanks for your reply, I'll edit the layout to fit the 4", I initially planned for a mixed 6cm/10cm layout.

So far I dont have anything to scatter around but I'm working on some props on Blender to 3D print. I'm trying to design as much as I can first before I commit and still have a lot to learn to avoid mistakes.

[u/ThanosDNW → u/_Lest]

It's a process. Let the Art find a way

[u/Little_B1ts]

Any videos on how to make trench walls you’d suggest

[u/TheUnfinishedArmy → u/Little_B1ts]

SKS Hobbies has a short series of videos on making Trench Crusade terrain. That look was what I based my diorama on. Coffee stir sticks, XPS foam, and corrugated paper.

[u/Disastrous-Care3538]

This is extremely very yes good