desert

Cliff/bluff faces- your opinions please. For a few years I've collected the odd rock that had an appropriate scale appearance for the bluff faces and general outcroppings of the area I'm referencing in my scenery. I still do this today. However, before I even laid the first rails down 8-ish years ago I found out about the use of 'pink foam' for scenery, and must admit for ease-of-use I've been hooked. Again, I still collect a rock here and there for use in my scenery, and even have the…

The image shows a vast and rugged desert landscape. The foreground is filled with large boulders and rock formations, while the background is dominated by a range of mountains. The sky is a clear blue, with a few clouds dotting the horizon. The scene is one of desolation and beauty, and it evokes a sense of wonder and awe.

Last week, I showed you how to model desert mesas. This time I'll cover painting and adding vegetation to finish off the terrain. Painting The mesas are painted fairly simply using three main colors and a dark brown wash. For reference I'll compare these colors to Formula P3 Bloodstone, Moldy Ochre, and 'Jack Bone, but use a latex paint that closely matches the color rather than actual miniatures paint (unless you want to empty twelve pots of paint to cover the terrain). Step 1) Start by…

The 1000 Foot General plays historical wargames such as Hail Caesar, SAGA, and Fireball Forward in 28 and 15mm.