War of the Flamin' Roses (Terrainfest 2025)

Supported by (Turn Off)

Project Entry by MadMeatMonkey

Making a bit of a splash

March 9, 2026

Tutoring 1

Skill 1

Idea 1

No Comments

So, as I mentioned last week, here are a couple of ponds, plus some extra scatter. I have a feeling with Ruckus boards that it will be the scatter that truly helps bring the board alive, so I should really get on with that.

Anyway, a couple of things with this part of the build. The Battlekiwi ponds, while excellent, are two 3mm mdf sections on top each other with no grading, so the edges are actually pretty steep. This is where the Dremel I bought to help me woth the river sections I mentioned early came in great hand, adding a curve to the outer and inner rims, as well as the little pondy bits.

I am using a different brand of UV resin than I used before, and it handled quite differently. It is a lot more liquid-y than my other lot, which while it made spreading it much easier, it spilled a bit when I tried to put PVA glue underneath to help.prevent warping.

While I have abandoned trying to completely cure the resin with a little UV torch, especially when I have a sun outside putting out 40°C + heat at the moment, I may use it to stabilise the pour first so I can move the pieces without so much mishap next time.

You live and learn I guess.

Speaking of next time, I finally have primed one the the two last buildings, as well as a village bell, so that is going to be this week’s work. Maybe next week I will finish up a bunch of hedges, and a few rocky terrain pieces to put on the ground. Could be fun!

Supported by (Turn Off)