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	-There are plenty of minor companies out there that produce terrain kits, some old, some having just been born on kickstarter. Quality is variable, so do your research before you invest in a whole battlefield's worth.		-There are plenty of minor companies out there that produce terrain kits, some old, some having just been born on kickstarter. Quality is variable, so do your research before you invest in a whole battlefield's worth.

	-Various model companies produces items for model train and railroad layouts, and across the industry they have a wide range of high quality and useful products makes them especially useful when working on your terrain. Plus you might think about the adding an actual train as either terrain or even a small diorama. However your quickly run into an issue of scale: Model rail roads run there scale off a letter code which refers to the '''distances between the two rails'''. Which means you can have models of different official 'scales' running on the same track. For example an "O" scale model and an "O27" model are very different scales since "O27" is at a small scale to make the model overall shorter so it can better go around tighter radius corners. On the other end an "ON30" model runs on "ON" track but there scaled for narrow gauge engines and so look a lot bigger. To cut this story short, this author at least is of the opinion that you want to go for "S" gauge, ON is too small, and O is slightly over sized for 40k, (and keep an eye out for On30 narrow gauge this author has yet to get a wagon to do a size comparison). However "S" is a bit uncommon so O might be the best option, plus O tend to be done by Lionel and there three track system looks pretty fitting for 40k. However Even if you think that model train terrain pieces are often the wrong scale and too modern-looking for Warhammer, they're still a great source of flocks, water effects, molds for making rocks, and other similar tools. Also as an aside: if you want to add smoke, sound and light to a tank model, train companies already have all those ready almost off the shelf if your willing to put in some work.		-Various model companies produces items for model train and railroad layouts, and across the industry they have a wide range of high quality and useful products makes them especially useful when working on your terrain. Plus you might think about the adding an actual train as either terrain or even a small diorama. However your quickly run into an issue of scale: Model rail roads run there scale off a letter code which refers to the '''distances between the two rails'''. Which means you can have models of different official 'scales' running on the same track. For example an "O" scale model and an "O27" model are very different scales since "O27" is at a small scale to make the model overall shorter so it can better go around tighter radius corners. On the other end an "ON30" model runs on "HO" track but there scaled for narrow gauge engines and so are considered "O" in scaling making them look a lot bigger. To cut this story short, this author at least is of the opinion that you want to go for "S" gauge, ON is too small, and O might be slightly over sized for 40k when compared to existing terrain, (and keep an eye out for On30 narrow gauge this author has yet to get a wagon to do a size comparison). However "S" is a bit uncommon so O might be the best option, plus O tend to be done by Lionel and there three track system looks pretty fitting for 40k. However Even if you think that model train terrain pieces are often the wrong scale and too modern-looking for Warhammer, they're still a great source of flocks, water effects, molds for making rocks, and other similar tools. Also as an aside: if you want to add smoke, sound and light to a tank model, train companies already have all those ready almost off the shelf if your willing to put in some work.

	===Buying from Games Workshop===		===Buying from Games Workshop===

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Buying Terrain

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	-There are plenty of minor companies out there that produce terrain kits, some old, some having just been born on kickstarter. Quality is variable, so do your research before you invest in a whole battlefield's worth.		-There are plenty of minor companies out there that produce terrain kits, some old, some having just been born on kickstarter. Quality is variable, so do your research before you invest in a whole battlefield's worth.

	-~~Woodland Scenics is a company that mostly~~ produces items for model train and railroad layouts, ~~but their~~ wide range of high quality and useful products makes them especially useful when working on your terrain. ~~Their~~ actual terrain pieces are often the wrong scale and too modern-looking for Warhammer, ~~but~~ they're a great source of flocks, water effects, molds for making rocks, and other similar tools.		-Various model companies produces items for model train and railroad layouts, and across the industry they have a wide range of high quality and useful products makes them especially useful when working on your terrain. Plus you might think about the adding an actual train as either terrain or even a small diorama. However your quickly run into an issue of scale: Model rail roads run there scale off a letter code which refers to the '''distances between the two rails'''. Which means you can have models of different official 'scales' running on the same track. For example an "O" scale model and an "O27" model are very different scales since "O27" is at a small scale to make the model overall shorter so it can better go around tighter radius corners. On the other end an "ON30" model runs on "ON" track but there scaled for narrow gauge engines and so look a lot bigger. To cut this story short, this author at least is of the opinion that you want to go for "S" gauge, ON is too small, and O is slightly over sized for 40k, (and keep an eye out for On30 narrow gauge this author has yet to get a wagon to do a size comparison). However "S" is a bit uncommon so O might be the best option, plus O tend to be done by Lionel and there three track system looks pretty fitting for 40k. However Even if you think that model train terrain pieces are often the wrong scale and too modern-looking for Warhammer, they're still a great source of flocks, water effects, molds for making rocks, and other similar tools. Also as an aside: if you want to add smoke, sound and light to a tank model, train companies already have all those ready almost off the shelf if your willing to put in some work.

	===Buying from Games Workshop===		===Buying from Games Workshop===

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Your Game Surface

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	The next option is mousepad material mats. Available with a wide range of designs printed on them and in a wide range of sizes, these mats are easy to store rolled up and unfurl right away, so you can get started putting terrain on the board. This material is also quite forgiving if a model is dropped on it.		The next option is mousepad material mats. Available with a wide range of designs printed on them and in a wide range of sizes, these mats are easy to store rolled up and unfurl right away, so you can get started putting terrain on the board. This material is also quite forgiving if a model is dropped on it.

	Another option is to use the "Realm of Battle" plastic game boards that were produced by Games Workshop in the late 2010's. In addition to the vanilla Realm of Battle board set (which was the only one to feature a bespoke carrying bag and connector pieces to hold the tiles together), there was also a 40k-themed set called "Sector Mechanicus" and an Age of Sigmar-themed set called "Shattered ~~Dominions~~." Each of these sets is comprised of six 2' by 2' square tiles with unique details, allowing you to create a fully-sized 6' by 4' game board. Additional Realm of Battle tiles were produced in resin by [[Forge World]]; these depicted everything from fortresses to industrial centers to Necron tombs and more. In any event, all Realm of Battle gameboards are OOP as of early 2021, meaning you'll either have to go to places like Ebay to find them (at prices even ''higher'' than they were at retail) or be lucky enough to have a friend or FLGS that already has them. While a fully-painted Realm of Battle table is a beautiful centerpiece, they are rather inconvenient to transport, somewhat heavy, and quite expensive. For these reasons most players tend to prefer the convenience of the rubberized and/or cardboard surfaces mentioned earlier.		Another option is to use the "Realm of Battle" plastic game boards that were produced by Games Workshop in the late 2010's. In addition to the vanilla Realm of Battle board set (which was the only one to feature a bespoke carrying bag and connector pieces to hold the tiles together), there was also a 40k-themed set called "Sector Mechanicus" and an Age of Sigmar-themed set called "Shattered Dominion." Each of these sets is comprised of six 2' by 2' square tiles with unique details, allowing you to create a fully-sized 6' by 4' game board. Additional Realm of Battle tiles were produced in resin by [[Forge World]]; these depicted everything from fortresses to industrial centers to Necron tombs and more. In any event, all Realm of Battle gameboards are OOP as of early 2021, meaning you'll either have to go to places like Ebay to find them (at prices even ''higher'' than they were at retail) or be lucky enough to have a friend or FLGS that already has them. While a fully-painted Realm of Battle table is a beautiful centerpiece, they are rather inconvenient to transport, somewhat heavy, and quite expensive. For these reasons most players tend to prefer the convenience of the rubberized and/or cardboard surfaces mentioned earlier.

	The last option involves making your own table (or table top, at least). The options here are nearly limitless, but obviously involve a bit more work. A good way to give some texture to a gaming surface, and one often used at FLGS, is to paint the table surface with house paint and a roller, toss some coarse grained sand on to provide grit, and apply another coat of paint. Colors of paint can quickly establish a terrain type, and you can make the board visually interesting by mixing different colors together - patches of dirt among grass, for example.		The last option involves making your own table (or table top, at least). The options here are nearly limitless, but obviously involve a bit more work. A good way to give some texture to a gaming surface, and one often used at FLGS, is to paint the table surface with house paint and a roller, toss some coarse grained sand on to provide grit, and apply another coat of paint. Colors of paint can quickly establish a terrain type, and you can make the board visually interesting by mixing different colors together - patches of dirt among grass, for example.

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	The first step, of course, is choosing the table itself. Your choices here are mostly determined by where you play. If you're playing at your [[FLGS]], odds are there are already a few tables there along with some terrain, and you're just looking to spruce up your battles. If you play at home, or at a clubhouse with friends, you have more options for developing your battlefield.		The first step, of course, is choosing the table itself. Your choices here are mostly determined by where you play. If you're playing at your [[FLGS]], odds are there are already a few tables there along with some terrain, and you're just looking to spruce up your battles. If you play at home, or at a clubhouse with friends, you have more options for developing your battlefield.

	The first choice to make is what sort of surface you'll play on. The simplest choice is the cardboard game boards Games Workshop has been producing as of late. Included with specialist games like Kill Team and Warcry, the terrain sets for each, and the Realm of Battle sets, these boards come printed with two aesthetically different looks on each side. Their main advantage is that their size, 22x30", matches up with the board size used in Kill Team and Warcry, as well as the new board sizes used in the 9th edition of Warhammer 40,000. The downside is that these boards are ~~expensive~~ and usually made in limited runs - so if one isn't available now, you might not be able to get it at all. The exceptions are the Moon Base Klaisus set for 40k and the Blasted Hallowheart set for AoS, which are consistently available and have four double sided boards each, plus a bit of terrain.		The first choice to make is what sort of surface you'll play on. The simplest choice is the cardboard game boards Games Workshop has been producing as of late. Included with specialist games like Kill Team and Warcry, the terrain sets for each, and the Realm of Battle sets, these boards come printed with two aesthetically different looks on each side. Their main advantage is that their size, 22x30", matches up with the board size used in Kill Team and Warcry, as well as the new board sizes used in the 9th edition of Warhammer 40,000. The downside is that these boards are somewhat pricey and usually made in limited runs - so if one isn't available now, you might not be able to get it at all. The exceptions are the Moon Base Klaisus set for 40k and the Blasted Hallowheart set for AoS, which are consistently available and have four double sided boards each, plus a bit of terrain.

	The next option is mousepad material mats. Available with a wide range of designs printed on them and in a wide range of sizes, these mats are easy to store rolled up and unfurl right away, so you can get started putting terrain on the board.		The next option is mousepad material mats. Available with a wide range of designs printed on them and in a wide range of sizes, these mats are easy to store rolled up and unfurl right away, so you can get started putting terrain on the board. This material is also quite forgiving if a model is dropped on it.

	The last option involves making your own table(or table top, at least) ~~- most often made of wood, the~~ options ~~for actually covering the surface~~ are nearly limitless. A good way to give some texture to it, and one often used at FLGS, is to paint the table surface with house paint and a roller, toss some coarse grained sand on to provide grit, and apply another coat of paint. Colors of paint can quickly establish a terrain type, and you can make the board visually interesting by mixing different colors together - patches of dirt among grass, for example.		Another option is to use the "Realm of Battle" plastic game boards that were produced by Games Workshop in the late 2010's. In addition to the vanilla Realm of Battle board set (which was the only one to feature a bespoke carrying bag and connector pieces to hold the tiles together), there was also a 40k-themed set called "Sector Mechanicus" and an Age of Sigmar-themed set called "Shattered Dominions." Each of these sets is comprised of six 2' by 2' square tiles with unique details, allowing you to create a fully-sized 6' by 4' game board. Additional Realm of Battle tiles were produced in resin by [[Forge World]]; these depicted everything from fortresses to industrial centers to Necron tombs and more. In any event, all Realm of Battle gameboards are OOP as of early 2021, meaning you'll either have to go to places like Ebay to find them (at prices even ''higher'' than they were at retail) or be lucky enough to have a friend or FLGS that already has them. While a fully-painted Realm of Battle table is a beautiful centerpiece, they are rather inconvenient to transport, somewhat heavy, and quite expensive. For these reasons most players tend to prefer the convenience of the rubberized and/or cardboard surfaces mentioned earlier.

			The last option involves making your own table (or table top, at least). The options here are nearly limitless, but obviously involve a bit more work. A good way to give some texture to a gaming surface, and one often used at FLGS, is to paint the table surface with house paint and a roller, toss some coarse grained sand on to provide grit, and apply another coat of paint. Colors of paint can quickly establish a terrain type, and you can make the board visually interesting by mixing different colors together - patches of dirt among grass, for example.

	=Choosing Your Terrain=		=Choosing Your Terrain=

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	For another example, the Galvanic Servohaulers set contains a flatbed trailer that's designed to carry the large crane included in the set. However, that flatbed also has the exact grooves needed to carry a Munitorum Armored Container, or the Genestealer Cults' Tectonic Fragdrill piece. The Fragdrill even includes a small tow point designed to go on the back of a Goliath Truck and connect to the trailer, letting the truck tow around any of these three things.		For another example, the Galvanic Servohaulers set contains a flatbed trailer that's designed to carry the large crane included in the set. However, that flatbed also has the exact grooves needed to carry a Munitorum Armored Container, or the Genestealer Cults' Tectonic Fragdrill piece. The Fragdrill even includes a small tow point designed to go on the back of a Goliath Truck and connect to the trailer, letting the truck tow around any of these three things.

			More recent kits of course stray from that 5" floor height (since most infantry can barely move an inch after ascending or descending making climbing or descending multiple levels awkward), like the Battlezone: Manufactorum/Command Edition terrain floor interval is at 4" while remaining fully compatible with other imperial kits, the Warzone: Fronteris kit, which expands upon Moon Base Klaisus kits has a mix of 2", 3", and 5" terrain pieces, the former two of which can be combined to make a 5" building, also compatible with previous imperial kits, and the Ork terrain for Warzone: Octarius which reaches 3" in height with the two doubled up main structures allowing for a big rectangular building of scrap (4 instances of the same corner can also be combined into a building with a square footprint if you're into that).
			Nothing of this is cheap of course, but if you're made of excess money, time, and space you can make a sweet interconnected landscape.

	=Building Your Battlefield=		=Building Your Battlefield=

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Buying from Games Workshp

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	-Woodland Scenics is a company that mostly produces items for model train and railroad layouts, but their wide range of high quality and useful products makes them especially useful when working on your terrain. Their actual terrain pieces are often the wrong scale and too modern-looking for Warhammer, but they're a great source of flocks, water effects, molds for making rocks, and other similar tools.		-Woodland Scenics is a company that mostly produces items for model train and railroad layouts, but their wide range of high quality and useful products makes them especially useful when working on your terrain. Their actual terrain pieces are often the wrong scale and too modern-looking for Warhammer, but they're a great source of flocks, water effects, molds for making rocks, and other similar tools.

	===Buying from Games ~~Workshp~~===		===Buying from Games Workshop===
	So, let's get it out of the way. Buying terrain from GW is rarely cheap. You can sometimes get a lot for your money if you're buying the big box sets they occasionally put out, but in general, if you're using GW terrain, expect to lay down a big chunk of cash for your table.		So, let's get it out of the way. Buying terrain from GW is rarely cheap. You can sometimes get a lot for your money if you're buying the big box sets they occasionally put out, but in general, if you're using GW terrain, expect to lay down a big chunk of cash for your table.

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Your Game Surface

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	The first step, of course, is choosing the table itself. Your choices here are mostly determined by where you play. If you're playing at your [[FLGS]], odds are there are already a few tables there along with some terrain, and you're just looking to spruce up your battles. If you play at home, or at a clubhouse with friends, you have more options for developing your battlefield.		The first step, of course, is choosing the table itself. Your choices here are mostly determined by where you play. If you're playing at your [[FLGS]], odds are there are already a few tables there along with some terrain, and you're just looking to spruce up your battles. If you play at home, or at a clubhouse with friends, you have more options for developing your battlefield.

	The first choice to make is what sort of surface you'll play on. The simplest choice is the cardboard game boards Games Workshop has been producing as of late. Included with specialist games like Kill Team and Warcry, the terrain sets for each, and the Realm of Battle sets, these boards come printed with two aesthetically different looks on each side. Their main advantage is that their size, 22x30", matches up with the board size used in Kill Team and Warcry, as well as the new board sizes used in the 9th edition of Warhammer 40,000. The downside is that these boards are expensive and usually made in limited runs - so if one isn't available now, you might not be able to get it at all.		The first choice to make is what sort of surface you'll play on. The simplest choice is the cardboard game boards Games Workshop has been producing as of late. Included with specialist games like Kill Team and Warcry, the terrain sets for each, and the Realm of Battle sets, these boards come printed with two aesthetically different looks on each side. Their main advantage is that their size, 22x30", matches up with the board size used in Kill Team and Warcry, as well as the new board sizes used in the 9th edition of Warhammer 40,000. The downside is that these boards are expensive and usually made in limited runs - so if one isn't available now, you might not be able to get it at all. The exceptions are the Moon Base Klaisus set for 40k and the Blasted Hallowheart set for AoS, which are consistently available and have four double sided boards each, plus a bit of terrain.

	The next option is mousepad material mats. Available with a wide range of designs printed on them and in a wide range of sizes, these mats are easy to store rolled up and unfurl right away, so you can get started putting terrain on the board.		The next option is mousepad material mats. Available with a wide range of designs printed on them and in a wide range of sizes, these mats are easy to store rolled up and unfurl right away, so you can get started putting terrain on the board.

1d4chan>CardworkMagician: /* Buying Terrain */

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Buying Terrain

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	-[[Mantic Games]] produces a line known as Terrain Crate. While intended more for TTRPGs, it can provide some nice features and details. As of this writing, the first wave is available on store shelves, and the second is expected to come out sometime in late 2020.		-[[Mantic Games]] produces a line known as Terrain Crate. While intended more for TTRPGs, it can provide some nice features and details. As of this writing, the first wave is available on store shelves, and the second is expected to come out sometime in late 2020.

	-[[Warlord Games]] produces a range of terrain for their own games that works well with Warhammer, thanks to the similar scale they use. There are plenty of options on their website, some made of plastic and others of laser cut wood. Special attention should go to their Ruined Farmhouse and Ruined Hamlet sets, which provide for a very nice burnt-down or collapsed home.		-[[Warlord Games]] produces a range of terrain for their own games that works well with Warhammer, thanks to the similar scale they use. There are plenty of options on their website, some made of plastic and others of laser cut wood. Special attention should go to their Ruined Farmhouse and Ruined Hamlet sets, which provide for a very nice burnt-down or collapsed home.

	-Aquarium fixtures are very often good sources of terrain. Rocks, weird skull-shaped mountains, giant mushrooms, and a huge array of plastic plants are all excellent sources of non-proprietary terrain, and they're broadly available. The one downside is that, aside from multi-packs of plants and such, these terrain pieces can be as expensive or even pricier than GW terrain. Keep an eye out for good deals on Amazon and discounts at your local pet stores.		-Aquarium fixtures are very often good sources of terrain. Rocks, weird skull-shaped mountains, giant mushrooms, and a huge array of plastic plants are all excellent sources of non-proprietary terrain, and they're broadly available. The one downside is that, aside from multi-packs of plants and such, these terrain pieces can be as expensive or even pricier than GW terrain. Keep an eye out for good deals on Amazon and discounts at your local pet stores.

	-There are plenty of minor companies out there that produce terrain kits, some old, some having just been born on kickstarter. Quality is variable, so do your research before you invest in a whole battlefield's worth.		-There are plenty of minor companies out there that produce terrain kits, some old, some having just been born on kickstarter. Quality is variable, so do your research before you invest in a whole battlefield's worth.

	-Woodland Scenics is a company that mostly produces items for model train and railroad layouts, but their wide range of high quality and useful products makes them especially useful when working on your terrain. Their actual terrain pieces are often the wrong scale and too modern-looking for Warhammer, but they're a great source of flocks, water effects, molds for making rocks, and other similar tools.		-Woodland Scenics is a company that mostly produces items for model train and railroad layouts, but their wide range of high quality and useful products makes them especially useful when working on your terrain. Their actual terrain pieces are often the wrong scale and too modern-looking for Warhammer, but they're a great source of flocks, water effects, molds for making rocks, and other similar tools.