Make Realistic Volcanic Lava Terrain For D&D and Wargaming!

Realistic Volcanic Lava Terrain is almost universally useful. From D&D to 40k, Age of Sigmar to Star wars Legion and of course, Mordor from Lord of the Rings, almost any RPG or Wargaming setting has a use for Lava wasteland terrain, and unlike much terrain - it often adds a huge tactical dimension through it's sheer lethality.
The problem I often have with this kind of terrain is the volcanic ashland around it has been difficult to recreate in a realistic way, and making it glow has usually been…lacking. I've set out to solve those two problems in this video, and I'm really damn happy with what I've managed to achieve!
I honestly cannot wait to use it in a game :)
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  • @RPArchiveOfficial
    @RPArchiveOfficial3 жыл бұрын

    I am SO happy with how this project turned out! Look at that LAVA! The thumbnail gives you the best idea of what it looks like in real life, in the video its a bit overly bright in places but DAMN! Ahem. Yes, so I like my new tiles, and I hope you will too! 😁 SLOPE DIMENSIONS AND TEMPLATES Two 1" thick tiles of XPS foam, cut to 6" by 6", though you could use 4 tiles of 1/2" foam. I also made two of these half width (6x3") to work as thinner slopes. Link to the slope templates on patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/52477657 FLOOR TILES DIMENSIONS AND TEMPLATES The floor tiles were 1/2" thick XPS foam cut to 3x3" and 6x6" pieces, with a few 3x1.5" pieces which allow me to 'shift' the 3" tiles along wherever I want, so they're rarely in a weird looking grid. I also made 8 of each type of corner tile using these templates: www.patreon.com/posts/mountainblocks-42548273 These shapes were originally from the mountainblocks video, but were used to make special ground tiles in the grasslands video and caverns video. One type (convex) which can cover the top of the block, and another type (concave) which is slightly smaller and can slot up to the edge of a block to be used as a corner where the block is a wall. LED STRIP BUYING TIPS These LED strips you can get from amazon through my equipment list which helps support the channel, but you can also get from other places (which costs the channel if you don't buy from amazon, so please consider becoming a patron!) Ebay is a good source usually, and you can also try aliexpress. Both have a wider range of available strips including more varied lengths and cheaper versions without dimmers. For these lightboxes you want white (sometimes called daylight) LEDs, and you want to check the spacing of the LEDs, you should get 300 LEDs per 5 metres as a general standard - but it's good to check. Also check they can be cut! They're usually labelled with little scissors where it's safe to. Finally, I would not use RGB LEDs. They have far less LEDs per metre in my experience and don’t work well with using inks to get subtle colour differences - you're kind of locked into very specific shades. STEEL TIN CAN TIPS AND SAFETY Tin (Steel) is safe enough to use if you're reasonably careful, I cut most of mine from (steel) tin can lids with scissors. Made sure you're wearing thick gloves when cutting and handling, I use some woodworking gloves. If you want to make doubly sure the tin isn't sharp, use a metal nail file along the edges to round it off.

  • @nikolimoon6165

    @nikolimoon6165

    2 жыл бұрын

    3:38 why would you tell us this? NOW WE CAN WEAPONIZE SUPER GLUE, YOU FOOL! XXD

  • @ErgonomicChair

    @ErgonomicChair

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey! What kind of black foam is that? It sounds so... high pitched and hard when it plops together.

  • @dieofthebeholder
    @dieofthebeholder3 жыл бұрын

    "I don't get any money from magnets..." Hmm, sounds like someone got paid off by Big Magnet.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish I was getting paid 😂

  • @sopi2
    @sopi23 жыл бұрын

    Matt, you are getting better and better, the Tolkien of Wargaming. Can't wait for the sci-fi (Star Wars) stuff to arrive. Keep up the good work!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Damn, thanks Péter! That's a hell of a nice comment 😁

  • @prof.maniak5925
    @prof.maniak59253 жыл бұрын

    9:50 As an American, I've never heard anyone say "Kitchen roll" in stead of "Paper towel"

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Everyone seems to be misunderstanding what I meant to say - I was meaning paper towels ARE what Americans call kitchen roll (kitchen roll is what we call it) 😅 Probably my fault in the way I phrased it 😂

  • @prof.maniak5925

    @prof.maniak5925

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial I thought something was off XD Anyways, wonderful work on these tiles, absolutely beautiful~!

  • @JeffDrennen
    @JeffDrennen3 жыл бұрын

    This has to be the best lava effects of ever seen. If you ever make here on this side of the pond, I will buy you a pint.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha I'll hold you to that 😅

  • @rhiotre1958
    @rhiotre19583 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Great lava effects! I know your players will love you for sending them to the elemental plane of fire! Glad it's not my characters! Take care and great work as always!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! I can't wait to use them 😅

  • @haydnc
    @haydnc3 жыл бұрын

    These are excellent. Your best project idea yet. Really original and hands down the best lava tiles out there.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Haydn! I'm really happy with the light box, it's really flexible for other builds too :)

  • @thomasmanley9118
    @thomasmanley91183 жыл бұрын

    Incredible work as always dude! The lava looks so cool and the undertile lighting system is genius and opens up so many ideas! Liek blessed fairy pools or cave rooms with glowing mushrooms or crystals, your work is always a great inspiration!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! Glowing mushrooms are on my list, how did you know? 😅

  • @JackrabbitCrafts
    @JackrabbitCrafts3 жыл бұрын

    So was I just supposed to find out Hell is actually mostly blue from a KZread table top gaming diy video? Cause brimstone is just an old name for sulfur and sulfur = blue lava, apparently!?

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well. You just blew my mind 😅

  • @kayura77
    @kayura773 жыл бұрын

    These look awesome! I really have to spend more time crafting; I'm so far behind it's embarrassing! I love seeing all your new ideas and plans come out 😊 Keep up the great work!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! And you're not the only one falling behind, I'm only just managing to finish off some more stone walls to make bigger dungeons (I only made 27 originally😅)

  • @wiltarthebarbarian1988
    @wiltarthebarbarian19883 жыл бұрын

    Looks hot enough to burn through your table! Fantastic work!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wiltar! It really adds that scorching atmosphere 😁

  • @SavageBruski
    @SavageBruski3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Love the look, and am a fan of Lukes range as well.

  • @snarkback
    @snarkback2 жыл бұрын

    Great video just subbed can't wait to watch the rest of your videos

  • @animeguysrhot50x
    @animeguysrhot50x3 жыл бұрын

    The modular lightbox is genius!

  • @danielman9420
    @danielman94203 жыл бұрын

    Man, I am loving your videos. They are so easy to listen to and still informative. You are really tempting me to dive into terrain building...

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do iiit... 😁

  • @kearstinnorton2343
    @kearstinnorton23433 жыл бұрын

    Now I have to think of a reason to go to a volcano lol! Fanatic video!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's always a place for lava in d&d ;) put it underground in a damaged dwarven hold!

  • @solvix1432
    @solvix14323 жыл бұрын

    I feel you need a tea sponsor, fantastic video as always. Magic pools maybe a project in the future :)

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, that would be interesting 😅

  • @RichardinSiam
    @RichardinSiam2 жыл бұрын

    You and Wyloch bring back early 80's childhood in such stunning creativity. Back then it was graph paper. clever with the magnet.

  • @manuelvazquez1680
    @manuelvazquez16802 жыл бұрын

    really loved the way you did the lighting, Im currently working on a portal made with clear hot glue and the lighting effect I wanted were kind of a mystery but after seeing how well those LED strips worked I have a nice place to start with alot less trial and error. Thanks!!!!!

  • @generalmayhem8318
    @generalmayhem8318 Жыл бұрын

    I dig your videos man, keep it up

  • @Blutgang
    @Blutgang Жыл бұрын

    Paper Towels - Im am 56 years old American and yeah, thats what we call them where I live. Enjoying catching up on your videos. Just got back into my gaming crafts.

  • @nelsknutson5264
    @nelsknutson52642 жыл бұрын

    Great video, love the way you produce this 👍🏻

  • @patrickmasse7159
    @patrickmasse71593 жыл бұрын

    Once again you show us many different technics and the result is great

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks as always Patrick!

  • @andrzejfigaj2229
    @andrzejfigaj22293 жыл бұрын

    As always brilliant! That translucent fimo is perfect for that kind of application but as far as I see there are more colours that means it may be used for water/fontain/portal/spell/magic gem/bottle/even stained glass window effects. Mixing several colours sculpture into some kind of whirlpool in frame and it makes perfect portal. Great inspiration.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are more colours but they're quite specific in tone, the yellow for example is a lemon yellow, which doesn't work great for fire, for example :)

  • @TabletopLenny
    @TabletopLenny3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I like the sandy blackish finish of the terrain. That really looks great! Cheers

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lenny!

  • @isaacpopp
    @isaacpopp3 жыл бұрын

    Epic as always!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Isaac!

  • @Parkulele
    @Parkulele3 жыл бұрын

    So much cooler than my painted lava river. Will be using this in the future.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, hope your players enjoy!

  • @orlondow5664
    @orlondow56643 жыл бұрын

    Great job, once again cutting edge hobby terrain.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again man, really appreciate your comments :)

  • @Nate-dj9nt
    @Nate-dj9nt3 жыл бұрын

    This video came just at the right time, as I'm currently thinking about describing a scene like this in my fantasy writing.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help 😅

  • @christophermurray9777
    @christophermurray97773 жыл бұрын

    Amazing as always.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chris!

  • @calebmichael6433
    @calebmichael64333 жыл бұрын

    Another great video as always!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Caleb!

  • @Atmoseeker
    @Atmoseeker3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely gonna make some of those lightboxes. Awesome video mate!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought you'd like it 😅

  • @okamigau
    @okamigau3 жыл бұрын

    An alternative to the LED's possibly is EL panels. come in a variety of colours and you can cut it down to shape. its a very thin sheet so you may not need the box either

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! A quick Google is suggesting they might not be bright enough? I'll have to check :)

  • @bradywomack9751

    @bradywomack9751

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds brilliant. 👍

  • @nicolaswinocur836

    @nicolaswinocur836

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial The real trick is figuring out less expensive adjectives for your search terms to emphasize brightness per $, instead of featuring some other selling points (such as accurate color temperature or tripod mounting solutions) which could matter to, say, a professional photographer or videographer (i.e. someone accustomed to dropping loads of cash on gear). For example, compare prices on amazon for the search results of "tracing box" vs. "light panel."

  • @DarkMatterWorkshop
    @DarkMatterWorkshop3 жыл бұрын

    Great job 👌 Love the base ready’s.

  • @Serpsor

    @Serpsor

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Consistently impressed with the various mixes I've tried.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely, they're great stuff, very well thought out :)

  • @Tymetracyr
    @Tymetracyr Жыл бұрын

    American here...I've never heard kitchen roll in my life, they're paper towels to me! XD

  • @willvanicheck8993
    @willvanicheck89932 жыл бұрын

    Your skills are unmatched

  • @manofmoose3606
    @manofmoose36063 жыл бұрын

    It’s always a good day when both you and black magic craft upload

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's weird actually he usually releases on a Thursday or Friday :)

  • @midnightoracleminis3585
    @midnightoracleminis35853 жыл бұрын

    Came from reddit staying for more terrain videos

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome then, and enjoy :)

  • @mancheckitout
    @mancheckitoutАй бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @kevinjohnson6641
    @kevinjohnson66413 жыл бұрын

    Take a bow sir, as always a vid worth waiting for.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin!

  • @tabletophobbystop
    @tabletophobbystop2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Great video! Side note, American here and at least in the Midwest, I have never heard anyone call them a "Kitchen Roll" I have only ever heard them called Paper Towels or "a Brawny" (Brand Name) by about 2 people lol.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    What I said can be heard two ways, we call it kitchen roll in the uk :)

  • @LiliaArmoury
    @LiliaArmoury3 жыл бұрын

    well i just learned something new and now i need to add another safety precaution to my prop making for if I plan on doing things with heat

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is why I look stuff up constantly 😅

  • @mudawott
    @mudawott3 жыл бұрын

    My lord. I have no idea how i ended up here but these tiles are gorgepus

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always the best way to find new stuff 😅 welcome!

  • @mudawott

    @mudawott

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial Might try using thermoplastic to make similar tiles

  • @sshim950
    @sshim9503 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @Lelentos
    @Lelentos Жыл бұрын

    For black glass shards, you can get black glass beads for aquariums/vases... and a hammer.

  • @joshuaperry4112
    @joshuaperry41122 жыл бұрын

    I honestly have ZERO interest in playing DnD or other tabletop games - But I find making these terrain pieces incredibly satisfying to watch and when I buy a house I'm absolutely dedicating a large area to building.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome man! It's so much fun in of itself :)

  • @sirdrakey
    @sirdrakey3 жыл бұрын

    Very cool! I have been looking at a cheap way to light a board and this does seem like the best. Was looking at those cheap light boards at first but they aren't that bright and cost 15$ roughly.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah you really need to see how many LEDS it has, and how bright...

  • @ReaperOFblackghosts
    @ReaperOFblackghosts3 жыл бұрын

    Once Again amasing.

  • @animeguysrhot50x
    @animeguysrhot50x3 жыл бұрын

    50% of the comments are people misunderstanding what he meant about paper towels...

  • @ddobryansky
    @ddobryansky3 жыл бұрын

    Sumptuously!

  • @ronsorage78
    @ronsorage783 жыл бұрын

    With the crackled panels, you could also paint yellow or bright orange in then dry brush the black on for a lava under the surface look and more contrast to the panels color pallette

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    I honestly considered it :) but I have other plans for that sort of thing in future...

  • @DisasterAuntie
    @DisasterAuntie2 жыл бұрын

    Someone seems to have pranked you, convincing you that Americans say "kitchen roll." Never in my 50 years of living all over these United States -- eastern, southeastern, southwestern, northwestern, and the Hawaiian islands -- have I ever heard a single person refer to paper towels as anything but paper towels. When you said "kitchen roll," I assumed it was a Brit-ism, related to bog roll (which for us is toilet paper). Whatever. :) Terminology aside, yours is still my favorite channel for learning terrain-building, and I'll be starting as soon as my order for foam comes in. Happy gaming, mate!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Flip it, I was meaning the other way around, the sentence is easily misunderstood :)

  • @DisasterAuntie

    @DisasterAuntie

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial Ah! Well, that makes more sense. I thought someone was having you on. Good to know they're not. :D

  • @jritch0412
    @jritch04128 ай бұрын

    9 out of 10 times when you go "in the US, I think you call it "this" " it's super helpful. All I could think about was who in the US calls paper towels "kitchen rolls" lol I think someone may have been messing with you there. Great video as always tho! The lava will definitely be my next project for a campaign finale coming up 😊

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    8 ай бұрын

    what I meant was 'paper towels - which are what people in the US would call the thing that we in the UK call 'kitchen rolls' :)

  • @scott17601
    @scott176012 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. I'm from the US and never heard anyone call Paper Towels "kitchen roll", LOL Maybe it's a regional thing - some areas in the US have funny names for things.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Vice versa :) we call them kitchen roll in the uk, which is what I was saying its just been misunderstood a lot 😅

  • @InterwovenElements
    @InterwovenElements2 жыл бұрын

    "Kitchen roll"? Lived in the states my entire life, this name is news to me xD

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    switch it, it can be heard two ways :)

  • @mattdixon1946
    @mattdixon19463 жыл бұрын

    Okay that was awesome and I definitely think I'll have a go with it! (And where on earth did you get that awesome blue mug??)

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 And its great right? 😅

  • @mattdixon1946

    @mattdixon1946

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial I assumed it was from a LoTR set or something it’s great 😂 (I suppose wales is just the fantasy land of real life)

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pretty much 😅

  • @kevhooper8971
    @kevhooper89712 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I love these and EVERY video you’ve done! I’m curious if you think your current system could be adapted to a sci-fi setting? Not just 40k, but say Star Trek RPG?

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh absolutely :) that was part of the idea, totally flexible for setting just with some building /scatter terrain changes :)

  • @kevhooper8971

    @kevhooper8971

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial mega! I think I’ll invest some time soon to make a mixed bunch of tiles, though the actual scatter terrain itself is throwing me off. Start with the basic base and work up I guess!

  • @lauravturner
    @lauravturner2 жыл бұрын

    I am British and I have always called Kitchen Roll by that name. I hadn't heard people say "Paper towels" until I saw certain American TV shows.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too, everyone seems to have mixed up what I meant 😂

  • @nicolaiitchenko7610
    @nicolaiitchenko76103 жыл бұрын

    Very old televisions gad massively thick, dark glass screens. Consider shattering one and using the smaller bits as obsidian and the larger pieces can be used as practice for faceting paste jewelry. When finished, they can be mounted and used as paste jewelry sellable at your local theater company or markets.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would require finding an old telly 😅interesting though!

  • @Tierynn86
    @Tierynn863 жыл бұрын

    This is Awesome my dude!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Seth!

  • @MrRivech
    @MrRivech3 жыл бұрын

    Floor is lava challenge. No furniture to jump to though. The adventurers better use athletics well.

  • @Sam_888
    @Sam_8882 жыл бұрын

    06:30 10/10 tea choice

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    But of course 😄

  • @thesylvan
    @thesylvan2 жыл бұрын

    As a native west coast American I've never heard kitchen roll and absolutely call those paper towels.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    What I said can be heard two ways :) flip it

  • @peacemaker304
    @peacemaker304 Жыл бұрын

    As an American, i have never heard paper towels be called kitchen rolls

  • @LittleHillsTabletop
    @LittleHillsTabletop3 жыл бұрын

    That lava did turn out awesome! I've nevee heard of transluscent clay before. Were you drinking only decaf tea? That was a lot of tea! I noticed you didn't have the "caffeine shake". Haha. With the lighting panel underneath your lava tiles, did you need to add spacer panels underneath the non-lava tiles to make everything uniform and flat?

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pfft, that was not a lot of tea 😅 there was a time I'd drink 2-3 cups an hour while working! Remember it's not as strong as coffee ;) Yeah I added a spacer to match then with mountain blocks and my 3" spacer blocks, which go under the other tiles. I could make it all thinner but then I'd need more thinner spacers and it's easier to use what I already have :)

  • @LittleHillsTabletop

    @LittleHillsTabletop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hah! Did you even get work done with that much tea in your system??? Don't you have to pee?! (Wait, maybe don't answer that, hah) #pompomshake

  • @pielord33321
    @pielord333213 жыл бұрын

    The stained play sand might not look as good for the rough, rockier terrain you were going for, but it looks very similar to the black sand beaches in Hawaii. So maybe still an option if you want a seaside volcano!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    That could be interesting!

  • @lordscan1047
    @lordscan10473 жыл бұрын

    when sculping, use a plastic wrap to avoid sharp edges while using tools

  • @neipamocal
    @neipamocal Жыл бұрын

    That amber glass is just broken beer and wine bottles, it's very affordable to make your own.

  • @TitanTrev
    @TitanTrev Жыл бұрын

    Matt! We miss you!

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm just ill and slow man, I'm still working :) I also released two patreon videos this year, so I've been getting more done than it looks like 😅

  • @GiggleVibes
    @GiggleVibes2 жыл бұрын

    As an American, I’ve never called a roll of paper towels “kitchen roll.” That sounds like a very southern/mid-western thing.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Flip it :) lots of people seem to have misunderstood me 😂

  • @34kbro
    @34kbro2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you added milk after the water. I'd hate to have to unsubscribe.

  • @Arkie80
    @Arkie802 жыл бұрын

    Kitchen roll? I've never heard of them being called that. Volcanic glass can be lots of colors but usually it's black or dark green. I think I have heard of it being amber too though.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Reverse it, I meant British say kitchen roll :)

  • @liammckenney6792
    @liammckenney67923 жыл бұрын

    This looks really outstanding! I have two questions though 1) Before i spend the money, resources and time making it, would it be reasonably simple to make these slope pieces as grassland pieces instead, as lighter slopes? 2) Have you thought of making a water tile system? (rivers, waterfalls, shores, marsh, etc)

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes and yes :)

  • @liammckenney6792

    @liammckenney6792

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial Awesome and awesome. keep up the good work, you really are a revolutionary in modular wargaming

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @RyanLechner215
    @RyanLechner2152 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Americans definitely just call it paper towel tho, I don’t know who’s telling you we say “kitchen roll”

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Flip it :) people got confused 😕

  • @MrMatthewPR
    @MrMatthewPR3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure how hot foam can go but modelling clay like Sculpey can be cured at much lower temperatures than it says on the packaging - as low as my oven will go. I've done this often and the only difference is you have to leave it in for a lot longer. It also has the perk that these low temps won't cause any blackening.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting to know! I did actually lower the temps from the packet for this to avoid plaqueing in the clay, but I didn't know how low it could go - might be worth playing with!

  • @MrMatthewPR

    @MrMatthewPR

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial Checked an info page and while I couldn't find whatever made me start doing it this way I did get this... "for every 10 degree C (18 F) loss in temperature, a reaction will proceed half as fast -- or in reverse, for every 10° C or 18° increase, the polymerization rate will double." Basically, it takes a lot longer and while some have said there is a minimum temperature required I haven't run into that limit in a conventional oven yet. This is from a ridiculous amount of info on baking polymer clay - glassattic.com/polymer/baking.htm

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Useful stuff, thanks!

  • @brigittedarcel1498
    @brigittedarcel14982 жыл бұрын

    Now I think I can finally paint lava thx - oh and completely off topic - I think you'd make an excellent Doctor Who - just a thought - Jodi is leaving after this season :-)

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Weirdly enough when I was a teacher kids used to say that to me 😅 must be something in the way I act 😂

  • @ShadowDrakken
    @ShadowDrakken3 жыл бұрын

    You might consider artists light boards; they're pretty affordable, maybe cheaper than strips of LEDs even

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are they bright enough though? These led strips give off a beastly amount of light...

  • @sinderion7
    @sinderion78 ай бұрын

    Love your work Matt! Quick question, is it very important that the foam is 15mm or half inch thick? I have 20mm foam, will that cause issues down the line? Cheers.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    8 ай бұрын

    I'd trim it with a proxxon if you can, but you can always trim it later if needs be. it will affect compatibility with other pieces in places :)

  • @sinderion7

    @sinderion7

    8 ай бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial Thank you!

  • @ShadowDrakken
    @ShadowDrakken3 жыл бұрын

    Great way to smooth polymer clay is to use mineral oil. You can brush it on very lightly and it will smooth down better than fingers can do :)

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice tip! Does it effect painting?

  • @tineresnt5505
    @tineresnt55053 жыл бұрын

    9:56 Dont know anyone who calls paper towels "kitchen rolls" maybe its outside where i live in cali Edit: I misunderstood what was said.

  • @dieofthebeholder

    @dieofthebeholder

    3 жыл бұрын

    I only ever hear them called kitchen rolls here in the UK. "Paper towels" is the outside word here. :)

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's what I meant - how did I say it? I may have fluffed up the wording 😅 We call them kitchen rolls, you guys call them paper towels :)

  • @tineresnt5505

    @tineresnt5505

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial Yaknow listening back i just got it twisted oops

  • @BenDeHart
    @BenDeHart3 жыл бұрын

    This is great! You may have a tea problem tho

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! But I don't think I do... Also me: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZV3w8-SosjcntY.html

  • @animeguysrhot50x

    @animeguysrhot50x

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial OMG 😂

  • @jamesstone3321
    @jamesstone33212 жыл бұрын

    as an American i have no idea what kitchen roll is, we have always said paper towels.

  • @bradleymoreland62
    @bradleymoreland623 жыл бұрын

    I'd like too see a dragon skeleton in the landscaping

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be cool for a centrepiece tile :)

  • @bradleymoreland62

    @bradleymoreland62

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial definitely would love too see it if it's built

  • @fturfler2
    @fturfler23 жыл бұрын

    Love this! FYI I’m in the U.S. and have only called them paper towels. ??

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry, pretty sure everyone has misunderstood what I meant 😅 reverse it, we call them kitchen rolls in the uk :) And thanks!

  • @fturfler2

    @fturfler2

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial totally get it. I thought that's what you meant. 😜 Kitchen roll, toilet roll, it all just rolls off the tongue. Lol

  • @Emjaboo
    @Emjaboo2 жыл бұрын

    Normal person oven! Yay! 😂

  • @PeteofHartainia
    @PeteofHartainia3 жыл бұрын

    I bet you could use the same method for swamp tiles.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have some plans... 😅

  • @Zhoyzu
    @Zhoyzu Жыл бұрын

    As an american i've never once heard anyone refer to paper towels as kitchen roll

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Other way around man :)

  • @andrewmurphy1290
    @andrewmurphy12902 жыл бұрын

    I have never heard of paper towels being called kitchen roll. Here in Michigan we call them paper towels. However, America is a big place... I'm curious if other Americans call paper towels kitchen roll.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Other way around, uk calls them kitchen roll :)

  • @darrellhayworth456
    @darrellhayworth4562 жыл бұрын

    I totally hear you on the hollow bases. But all my minis are based with clear bases because I HATE bases that don't match the surrounding terrain. I haven't been able to find Halloween clear bases. Any advice?

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    3d print them from clear resin? Probably the best advice I can give. I personally dislike the obvious glassy look more, but each to their own :) Check out my basing video for my theory on matching mini base colour to terrain :)

  • @howardfargo3377
    @howardfargo33773 жыл бұрын

    With limited funds I found blocks of colourless wax. Do you think that would work with foam?

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Possible, harder to sculpt in the same way though. Your problem will be colouring it because the ink will bead up on the wax... Best I can suggest is place coloured plastic sheet beneath the tile (like the stuff from sweetie wrappers but bigger) Won't be as detailed but feasible...maybe 😅

  • @Matweaver7
    @Matweaver73 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE these but how do you play with something like this? Has anyone thought of a way to do a hex/grid system with them without totally destroying the aesthetic? (question applies to the grassland, caves, etc.) OR do most people do the Warhammer tape measure method? And if so how did it go?

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    I answer this a lot 😅 I use a tape measure, I go through my reasoning in the very first video on the channel :) Basically I find a grid actually slows down play unless you're working in a small complex space like a dungeon. For open spaces measuring is just faster, for me at least. And the dm is a built in arbitrator for disagreements. Even Wargamers can do it, even in a purely competitive system - d&d players just aren't used to it, I think :)

  • @Phantend
    @Phantend2 жыл бұрын

    The nine hells all these landscapes are vulcanic. Me who remembers, that the fith hell is made of ice: What?

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    It has volcanic LAYERS, Phlegethos (4th) specifically and Avernus (1st) in older lore but an opening line needs to be snappy :) There's also swamps and giant hag corpse layers, so plenty to play with in future... 😁

  • @SamBalducci
    @SamBalducci3 жыл бұрын

    What miniature range is that big baddie with wings near the lava at the 12:10 mark from?

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    Archvillain games, 3d printed :)

  • @SamBalducci

    @SamBalducci

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial Took me a while but I found that big ugly! I love him, he is for my game of Reign in Hell

  • @user-jt1js5mr3f
    @user-jt1js5mr3f2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, I've only ever heard them called paper towels, I've never heard kitchen roll before. I'm American.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    What I said can be heard two ways :) flip it, we say kitchen roll in the UK 🇬🇧

  • @user-jt1js5mr3f

    @user-jt1js5mr3f

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RPArchiveOfficial Aaaah, see that makes more sense xD It's happened to me before though, apparently it's popular in the southern U.S. to say Coke instead of soda, but I had never heard it even though that's where I'm at. I thought I was just becoming very oblivious. On topic though, this is awesome.

  • @aloharover5980
    @aloharover59803 жыл бұрын

    I looked in your glue and sealant list and dont see a link to the "thick basing glue"?

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a geek gaming product :) I haven't gotten round to linking their full range, but it's 'fast drying basing glue' from here: www.geekgamingscenics.com/

  • @soledude
    @soledude5 ай бұрын

    👌👌👌

  • @foxybrown1g
    @foxybrown1g2 жыл бұрын

    American’s do NOT call paper towels kitchen rolls. I have never even heard of that term before now. I think someone was pulling your leg. We call them paper towels just like you. 😉

  • @adamdearing6560
    @adamdearing65602 жыл бұрын

    I've lived in several states. I don't think I've ever heard anyone ever say kitchen roll. They've always been paper towels to me. Must be what they say in a corner of the US. Maybe it was up in New England? They speak funny up there.

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    Other way around, what I said can be misheard :) we call it kitchen roll in the uk

  • @adamdearing6560

    @adamdearing6560

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahhhh. I got it now. My hearing isn't what it use to be. LOL Funny how we speak the same language but sometimes can't understand each other. I remember I stood a watch with a couple of guys off of the HMS Sheffield. One of them had to translate for the other!

  • @Duncan275
    @Duncan2753 жыл бұрын

    Soooooo anyone know where that minotaur came from?

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    3 жыл бұрын

    The demon? 3d printed, archvillain games ;)

  • @crystalclearchaos5387
    @crystalclearchaos53872 жыл бұрын

    Im from America and Iv never heard someone call paper towels kitchen rolls Iv only heard them get called paper towels for the past 20 years

  • @RPArchiveOfficial

    @RPArchiveOfficial

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a misunderstanding, I meant the opposite of how you heard it :)