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Battlefields In Miniature: Making Realistic And Effective Terrain For Wargames Kindle Edition

by Paul Davies (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 215 ratings
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“For the modeller and wargamer . . . looking for something more when recreating their battles in a table-top game or exhibiting their work.” —José Manuél Rico Cortés (“Mister JM”), Miniaturas JM
 
Like a good general, a good wargamer should have an eye for the ground. Just as the nature of the battlefield plays a central role in real warfare, so miniature wargames are greatly enhanced by realistic terrain. Besides, when you’ve spent hundreds of hours collecting and painting your miniature armies, they surely deserve ground worth fighting for.
 
Master terrain modeler Paul Davies takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain system. First the techniques of making the basic landscape are explained, then a series of projects show how this can be adapted to suit different periods or geographic locations, from European farmland to Sudanese desert. There are then detailed chapters on adding vegetation, buildings, roadways, trench systems, and more. The clear, step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated by numerous specially-taken photographs of the work in progress and Paul’s inspirational finished pieces.
 
“Takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain over which miniature battles may be fought . . . The book should be well received by wargamers and diorama builders alike. Recommended.” —Military Modelling
 
“Inspiring . . . It’s the detailed ‘build projects’ and the huge number of images that really serve to make this book such a valuable resource for those who don’t quite know where to start, or those who would like some inspiration and guidance to serve as a catalyst for their own research and modelling projects.” —Tabletop Gaming
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    Pen & Sword Military
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"In this 287-page hardback book, wargames terrain modeler Paul Davies, author of numerous magazine articles on the subject, takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain over which miniature battles may be fought. The techniques involved in the making of a basic landscape are explained, such as terrain cloths and tiles, custom or sculpted terrain, and this is followed by a series of projects showing how this can be adapted to suit different periods and/or geographic locations. There are then numerous sections on adding rivers and ponds, islands cliffs and hills, trees, walls, fences and screens, hedges, gates, cultivated fields, roads, bridges, defenses and buildings. All these projects have step-by-step instructions and are illustrated with over 400 specially taken color photos, taking the reader through the various stages of construction to the finished model. There is no doubt that this is a practical and useful guide, both to the specific items which are featured, but also in general construction terms. The book should be well received by wargamers and diorama builders alike. Recommended."
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About the Author

Paul Davies has been making wargaming terrain for many years and his expertise in this field is widely recognized thanks to his regular series of 'how-to' articles for _Wargames Illustrated._ He lives and works in Minehead, Somerset.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00WQ4QQ9M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military; Reprint edition (May 30, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 30, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 357920 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 513 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 215 ratings

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Cyclone J
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cool book on terrain for tabletop
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021
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This book has the right mix of instruction, pictures, and description. These projects are versatile, challenging, but not overwhelming. Highly useful and highly recommended for anyone looking to build tabletop terrain for diorama, Wargames, or rpgs.
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Mark Lueckenhoff
5.0 out of 5 stars Master Craftsman
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2021
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This book includes many tips, tools, materials, and procedures for constructing war game terrain. It includes everything from simple concepts for beginners to advanced details for the more experienced, all illustrated with the author’s works and step by step instructions.
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Mooniac
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Basics
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017
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Davies' many articles have helped and inspired me. This book is great for the basics, but his articles in magazines have generally been more advanced and included very specific "recipes".

I'd love a collection of his past articles, but would only recommend this book for someone fairly new to terrain making.
6 people found this helpful
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Lisa Roselinda Witzig
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Purchase!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020
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I’ve been playing miniature war games for a long time and have just started becoming interested in scenery/terrain. This book is an awesome starter to intermediate guide on everything you will ever need for your tabletop. I’ve already recommended to a friend and I’m looking forward to working through some of the projects in the books.
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John Kelley
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020
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The book covers the basics of wargame terrain making as well as more advanced subjects too. Mr. Davies has written and enjoyable and very understandable book on this subject. If you are a wargamer or even a diorama builder this book is an excellent read.
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Rex Withers
3.0 out of 5 stars Great for preteen children, but...
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2016
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Its great for what it and great for preteen children is but to be honest, I didn't get anything really out of it at all, If you are prepared to do the work there is more realistic terrain guides on Youtube for free. To be fair it depends on how good you want your terrain to be.

Having said that its perfect for my 11 year old son.
5 people found this helpful
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Bob H.
5.0 out of 5 stars best how to book for model scenery
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2018
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I have been in model Railroading, war gaming, and even Dungeons and dragons over my 60 plus years. This is the best "how to" make everything for model terrain that you need from scratch reference that I have seen in my life! Well illustrated and easy to follow along.
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IanKH
4.0 out of 5 stars A good source of ideas
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2016
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If you're interested in making wargaming or diorama terrain then this book is worth a look. Some things I knew and some method I've been using for years, but there were other elements that I hadn't heard of or even considered before and I'm certain I will use some of them in the future.
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Jayme Ribeiro
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom
Reviewed in Brazil on January 17, 2022
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Indispensável para dioramas.
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Paul Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars For beginners and more the more experienced
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2024
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This book demonstrates with supporting photographs and diagrams scratchbuilding techniques that can be applied not only to the projects in the book, but to many others too.

It also features numerous photographs from UK wargame shows presenting some of the best produced, providing an inspirational overview of the hobby.
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Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars Attractive How To Book on Wargame Terrain Creation
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2018
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Beautifully put together book with full color illustrations and photos of wargames and wargame terrain topics.
Helpful, inspiring and worth every penny.
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Kevin mC lEAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Reviewed in Australia on August 31, 2020
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A very good book.
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Martinus
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Useful Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2022
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A very useful and helpful book for my wargaming and modelling projects. Full of useful and handy hints.
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