Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Mel the Terrain Tutor's "Making Urban Wargaming Boards" tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=n6uh3_nJa2I
Scenery with Sorastro Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6xOeNhrVj9uMqv7BCNgiiFgv4B2KfQBP
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Overview
1:45 - The Tiles
4:02 - Building
15:46 - The World's End Pub Front
18:06 - Extras
22:55 - Fun with Magnets
24:57 - Graffiti etc
Products used:
(Please note any Amazon links are affiliate links; thank you!)
-Foam Board - mostly 5mm, and some 3mm (black or white is fine)
-4 X MDF boards (18inch square, and min 9mm thick)
-Filler (spackling paste)
-PVA glue
-Craft knife (with a generous supply of blades!)
-Noch Red Brick Wall: newmodellersshop.co.uk/noch/n57730_noch_red_brick_card.htm
-Noch full range of brick textures (scroll down until you see "Noch Embossed Wall Card): newmodellersshop.co.uk/noch_textured_sheets.html
-Windows by Tichy Train Group (I also used others from their range for some of the other buildings): tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/o_framed-windows/p/2022/Default.aspx
(If ordering from Tichy Train Group outside the US you may get hit with an import tax fee - I did here in the UK anyway!)
-Door by Tichy Train Group: tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/o_doors/p/2033/Default.aspx
-Sash Windows by YorkModelRail: yorkmodelrail.com/0-scale/windows-templates-and-headers/0-scale-window-frame-201
-Stone Headers by YorkModelRail: yorkmodelrail.com/0-scale/windows-templates-and-headers/0-scale-brick-and-stone-headers-201
-Wooden Letters from Hobbycraft: hobbycraft.co.uk/bare-basics-adhesive-wooden-letters-200-pack/638277-1000
-Styrene Strips: I bought the strips from my FLGS, but here's the company that supplies them: albionhobbies.com/maquett-plastic-profiles-sheets
-Urban Scatter by Javis: hobbies247.co.uk/shop/javis-wargaming-urban-scatter
-Fire Escapes by Tichy Train Group (set of 6): tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/p/2044/Default.aspx
-Bins, payphones, rubbish, vending machines, air-con units, graffiti decals are all by Antinocites Workshop ("Survival" category): antenocitisworkshop.com/product-category/survival
-Magnets by MagnetExpert (this is the 10mm x 1mm, but they also supply all of the other sizes used): magnetexpert.com/circular-disc-rod-magnets-c34/10mm-dia-x-1mm-thick-n42-neodymium-magnet-0-58kg-pull-p2818
-Games Workshop Thermic Plasma Conduits: games-workshop.com/en-GB/Warhammer-40000-Thermic-Plasma-Conduits-2017 (or from the US Amazon: amzn.to/2Nm7yvw)
-Sign Posts by Tichy Train Group: tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/o_scale/p/2074-road-path-warning-signs/Default.aspx
-Vent Pipe by Tichy Train Group (they also do a straight one): tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/o_structure-parts/p/2081-right-angle-vent-pipe/Default.aspx
-O Scale fencing: Here's where I got mine, although I'm not sure if he still stocks it: petersspares.com (I have seen some on eBay however.)
These aren't essential, but I do find them incredibly useful for weighing things down/propping up walls/holding things in place: 1-2-3 Blocks: amzn.to/2JpIQJx
PAINT USED:
Vallejo Model Air: Black, Steel Blue, Stonewall Grey, Bonewhite
Black and grey surface primers (rattle cans or airbrush primers are fine, or even just use house paints).
In this video I was using the Iwata Revolution CR Gravity Airbrush (0.5mm Nozzle): amzn.to/2YcpkVv
PAINT BRUSH: Rosemary & Co Series 8 Size 2: rosemaryandco.com/series-8-pointed-round?u=21774e (select "short handle").
All music composed by and © copyright owned by Sorastro.
Become a Patron! patreon.com/Sorastros
Twitter: twitter.com/Sorastros
Facebook: facebook.com/Sorastro
Instagram: instagram.com/sorastro
Webpage: sorastro.com
Sorastro on Spotify: goo.gl/idxkB5
Mel the Terrain Tutor's "Making Urban Wargaming Boards" tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=n6uh3_nJa2I
Scenery with Sorastro Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6xOeNhrVj9uMqv7BCNgiiFgv4B2KfQBP
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Overview
1:45 - The Tiles
4:02 - Building
15:46 - The World's End Pub Front
18:06 - Extras
22:55 - Fun with Magnets
24:57 - Graffiti etc
Products used:
(Please note any Amazon links are affiliate links; thank you!)
-Foam Board - mostly 5mm, and some 3mm (black or white is fine)
-4 X MDF boards (18inch square, and min 9mm thick)
-Filler (spackling paste)
-PVA glue
-Craft knife (with a generous supply of blades!)
-Noch Red Brick Wall: newmodellersshop.co.uk/noch/n57730_noch_red_brick_card.htm
-Noch full range of brick textures (scroll down until you see "Noch Embossed Wall Card): newmodellersshop.co.uk/noch_textured_sheets.html
-Windows by Tichy Train Group (I also used others from their range for some of the other buildings): tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/o_framed-windows/p/2022/Default.aspx
(If ordering from Tichy Train Group outside the US you may get hit with an import tax fee - I did here in the UK anyway!)
-Door by Tichy Train Group: tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/o_doors/p/2033/Default.aspx
-Sash Windows by YorkModelRail: yorkmodelrail.com/0-scale/windows-templates-and-headers/0-scale-window-frame-201
-Stone Headers by YorkModelRail: yorkmodelrail.com/0-scale/windows-templates-and-headers/0-scale-brick-and-stone-headers-201
-Wooden Letters from Hobbycraft: hobbycraft.co.uk/bare-basics-adhesive-wooden-letters-200-pack/638277-1000
-Styrene Strips: I bought the strips from my FLGS, but here's the company that supplies them: albionhobbies.com/maquett-plastic-profiles-sheets
-Urban Scatter by Javis: hobbies247.co.uk/shop/javis-wargaming-urban-scatter
-Fire Escapes by Tichy Train Group (set of 6): tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/p/2044/Default.aspx
-Bins, payphones, rubbish, vending machines, air-con units, graffiti decals are all by Antinocites Workshop ("Survival" category): antenocitisworkshop.com/product-category/survival
-Magnets by MagnetExpert (this is the 10mm x 1mm, but they also supply all of the other sizes used): magnetexpert.com/circular-disc-rod-magnets-c34/10mm-dia-x-1mm-thick-n42-neodymium-magnet-0-58kg-pull-p2818
-Games Workshop Thermic Plasma Conduits: games-workshop.com/en-GB/Warhammer-40000-Thermic-Plasma-Conduits-2017 (or from the US Amazon: amzn.to/2Nm7yvw)
-Sign Posts by Tichy Train Group: tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/o_scale/p/2074-road-path-warning-signs/Default.aspx
-Vent Pipe by Tichy Train Group (they also do a straight one): tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/o_structure-parts/p/2081-right-angle-vent-pipe/Default.aspx
-O Scale fencing: Here's where I got mine, although I'm not sure if he still stocks it: petersspares.com (I have seen some on eBay however.)
These aren't essential, but I do find them incredibly useful for weighing things down/propping up walls/holding things in place: 1-2-3 Blocks: amzn.to/2JpIQJx
PAINT USED:
Vallejo Model Air: Black, Steel Blue, Stonewall Grey, Bonewhite
Black and grey surface primers (rattle cans or airbrush primers are fine, or even just use house paints).
In this video I was using the Iwata Revolution CR Gravity Airbrush (0.5mm Nozzle): amzn.to/2YcpkVv
PAINT BRUSH: Rosemary & Co Series 8 Size 2: rosemaryandco.com/series-8-pointed-round?u=21774e (select "short handle").
All music composed by and © copyright owned by Sorastro.
