MAKING IT REAL

One of the aspects of wargaming that I enjoy the most is producing a detailed and realistic table. Model buildings with an authentic look are a key element in creating a gaming landscape that feels convincing, so I tend to customise builds to get the appearance I want.

By Joe Bilton

Embellishing kits with architectural and textural details creates a visual richness that I think gives scale models realism. After sharing images of some recent kit customisations on Twitter, WS&S asked me to explain how I go about these kinds of builds. I love MDF kits. Their low cost, easy construction, and huge variety make them an essential part of creating a wargame table. The kits also have considerable value as a base to which extra detailing can be added. For me, it’s this customisation potential that really makes them special. PUTTING THE KIT TOGETHER I play 28mm WWII games, so I built the French terrace model from Charlie Foxtrot Models (www.charliefoxtrotmodels.com). Colin Farrant kindly sent me the kit, along with a garden add-on, and I got to work. You can see the whole…

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