Popular Post spectrehorseman Posted April 1, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 I started painting some mdf terrain and quickly realized how long it was going to take and how much crap it was going to look like. lol. So I found a better solution. Using sticker labels and creating my own textures. Here is the process and result. 1. scan mdf terrain. 2. import into GIMP (linux version of photoshop) 3. Resize IMAGE to 8.5 x 11 with 300 dpi 4. Resize layer to 8.5 x 11 5. Crop layer to whatever current mdf you are working on. 6. Measure in real measurement, the size of the mdf, length x width. Then ensure that the layer is the same exact size in GIMP. Sometimes it is not. 7. Download textures and start overlaying. 8. Print out on Avery full label sheets. 9. Apply to mdf (start with interior, cut around all edges). If you want window glazing, it is better to put it on the bare mdf first, then apply label over it to hold it. I used plastic card sleeve protectors on the Tavington place and it turned out great. 10. Apply exterior, do not cut the sides, only trim down to maximum width. 11. Use pastels to shade the white edges and add more grunge to the texture. 12. Apply railroad flock, various HOpe all that makes sense. I'll have more pics of the others soon and of everything all put together. The car is a 1:43 Blues Brothers The gas pumps, AC unit, fence, and streets are from World Works Games various paper terrain (mainly Streets of Legend). I will probably use left over mdf pieces in the future to give the signs a 3d effect instead of just on the labels. I really think some old western buildings would look amazing with this treatment. This is part of a bigger Zombie Apocalypse table I've been working on and that's why I've been away. I see I missed the Iron Painter this year - I can't find the gallery to post comments on everyone's work though, anyone got a link? 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Very nice. I've avoided MDF for just this reason, though I still have a few small pieces sitting in my bitz box. I'm piss poor on photoshop, but maybe I'll try something like this myself. Thanks for the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolpertinger_press Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 NNnnnnnnnnnng it looks so GOOD. I'm really happy you posted this. I backed a Kickstarter recently for Victorian buildings made from MDF, and my pledge was...enormous. The thought of all the detail work on those modular sections is exciting, but daunting. I'm going to try this for sure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrehorseman Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, wolpertinger_press said: NNnnnnnnnnnng it looks so GOOD. I'm really happy you posted this. I backed a Kickstarter recently for Victorian buildings made from MDF, and my pledge was...enormous. The thought of all the detail work on those modular sections is exciting, but daunting. I'm going to try this for sure. Hey, have you got a link for that? For when it finally becomes available for retail sales, I mean. I'm making up a huge 8' x 4' Arkham Horror board in this style and Victorian age is perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolpertinger_press Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, spectrehorseman said: Hey, have you got a link for that? For when it finally becomes available for retail sales, I mean. I'm making up a huge 8' x 4' Arkham Horror board in this style and Victorian age is perfect. Sure do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Very nice - makes for a great immersive experience for the game. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrehorseman Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, wolpertinger_press said: Sure do. cool man, thanks. It looks pretty good. And you're right, nightmare to paint. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolpertinger_press Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Yeah, I jumped at it the minute I saw it. Not sure how much use I'll get using the interiors of the structures, but man, what good looking stuff for a city board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolpertinger_press Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Quote 8. Print out on Avery full label sheets. Matte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrehorseman Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 59 minutes ago, wolpertinger_press said: Matte? I used this one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolpertinger_press Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Just now, spectrehorseman said: I used this one Ah, si fantastico. Grazie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengt Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Nice stuff. 14 hours ago, spectrehorseman said: 2. import into GIMP (linux version of photoshop) GIMP is an open source imaging editing program available for most platforms, not just Linux. It's an excellent program that, unlike Photoshop, is free (you can donate money if you like to support them though). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrehorseman Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 @Bengt - sweet, I didn't realize it was used across more platforms. I have a dual boot set up on my laptop (windows / linux). I despise windows but sometimes it's a pain trying to get something to work in Linux (ubuntu). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lusciousmccabe Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 18 hours ago, spectrehorseman said: I used this one 3 hours ago, spectrehorseman said: @Bengt - sweet, I didn't realize it was used across more platforms. I have a dual boot set up on my laptop (windows / linux). I despise windows but sometimes it's a pain trying to get something to work in Linux (ubuntu). The forum won't let me like your initial post more than once, so I figured I'd just like the rest by way of proxy. Seriously, this is one of the most ingenious ideas I have ever seen for terrain. Cheers for posting it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guildenstern Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 ok that's a really cool idea! love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrehorseman Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 couple more 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrehorseman Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 The vines were made with dental floss spray painted green, soaked in white glue and flocked with parsley, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymie_the_Pooh Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Why is there only a Like button and no Love button. These are phenomenal! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Could I ask where you are finding all the images for these? Are they free or did you purchase them somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrehorseman Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Paddywhack said: Could I ask where you are finding all the images for these? Are they free or did you purchase them somewhere? Most of the images I downloaded from http://www.textures.com/ You can download up to 15 free each day. The smallest size was suitable for my needs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact UK Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Darn that's a great idea I may just have to give this a try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectrehorseman Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 The board is finally done, now for some playtesting. (I'll have rules to share soon if anyone is interested in helping me playtest (Alpha) and here is a sample of the Survivor Cards All the items are magnetized so they fit perfectly on the survivor card. Here are some sample items 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molja Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Shiny! Have to rework my MDF-terrain. And Iron Painter galleries are here http://themostexcellentandawesomeforumever-wyrd.com/gallery/category/26-iron-painter-2016/ From top Browse (above home) choose gallery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_C Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 On 4/21/2016 at 6:18 PM, spectrehorseman said: The board is finally done, now for some playtesting. How well are the textures adhering to the MDF now that it's been a year? Are any peeling off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teirwin Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Really "feel" the mood of this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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