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2014/05/31 15:53:33
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Regular Dakkanaut
Oregon. I have died of dysentery.
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I'm currently running a $1 sale on all of my printable paper model kits at RPGNow, DriveThruRPG and Wargame Vault. All of my stuff is just $1 each. This sale will run through Tuesday, June 3rd, so this is a great time to stock up!
http://www.wargamevault.com/browse.php?manufacturers_id=2985
All of my kits are designed at 28mm scale, and can be easily reduced to smaller gaming scales by adjusting the print percentage size. The percentages you should use for various gaming scales are included in the instructions PDF that comes with each kit.
My models are designed to be easy to print and assemble using ordinary hobby tools. All you'll need is some cardstock paper to print on, hobby knife, paper glue and a cutting mat. Every component is a simple shape that's put together with other simple shapes to create more complex-looking final designs. Gaming terrain really doesn't get any easier or more affordable than this.
Lots of my model kits include multiple graphics layers in the PDFs. These let you customize the graphics in lots of fun ways before you print. This means you can print any multi-layered model several times, choosing a unique look for each one. It also means that those models can be adapted for different historical and fantasy genres.
Check out my free models for a risk-free start on my collection. The Hovel is a simple way to get started with papercrafting. The Coach House is a little more involved, and demonstrates how multi-layered PDFs work. The Observatory is a lot more challenging, but it's a funky model that pairs well with my popular Inventor's House model (now available for just one buck!). The Free Cargo Pod is my only free sci-fi model, but it's a pretty useful one!
Free Hovel: http://www.wargamevault.com/product/82128/Hovel-Paper-Model
Free Coach House: http://www.wargamevault.com/product/84421/Coach-House-Paper-Model
Free Observatory: http://www.wargamevault.com/product/92342/Observatory-Free-Paper-Model
$1 Inventor's House: http://www.wargamevault.com/product/92484/Inventors-House-Paper-Model
Free Cargo Pod: http://www.wargamevault.com/product/115255/Free-Cargo-Pod-Paper-Model
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/05/31 15:57:19
28mm/30mm paper models are cheap, easy and fun!
www.davesgames.net |
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2014/05/31 16:29:09
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Nice deal! Ordered me some SciFi pieces.
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2014/05/31 17:53:58
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Excellent Exalted Champion of Chaos
Lake Forest, California, South Orange County
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Hooray for free samples!!!
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"Bryan always said that if the studio ever had to mix with the manufacturing and sales part of the business it would destroy the studio. And I have to say – he wasn’t wrong there! ... It’s become the promotions department of a toy company." -- Rick Priestly
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2014/05/31 18:45:27
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Repentia Mistress
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I tried out the cargo pod. It was good! I'll probably grab the scifi and medieval bundle. Just hope I have time to build it.
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Avatar scene by artist Nicholas Kay. Give credit where it's due! |
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2014/05/31 20:25:10
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Posts with Authority
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I have used a lot of these models - if you can get them for $1 then get them!
But then I am addicted to PDF terrain.... (World Works, Dave Graffam, and Lord Zse Zse in particular.)
The Auld Grump
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Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
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2014/05/31 20:54:22
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Repentia Mistress
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It reminds me of the paper craft toys when I was younger.
Although I play 40k, I even bought the boats!
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Avatar scene by artist Nicholas Kay. Give credit where it's due! |
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2014/05/31 22:24:31
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Gargantuan Gargant
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Dave's stuff is awesome.
Beautiful art, smart construction, and good instructions on how to assemble.
At a $1 a model, they are a no brainer for any model you think you have a use for.
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2014/06/01 03:52:17
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Mekboy Hammerin' Somethin'
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Not sure why, but it's showing the total as having no discount when I go to pay?
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2014/06/01 04:22:11
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Rampaging Carnifex
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Dave's stuff is great. Thanks Dave!
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2014/06/01 06:40:00
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Posts with Authority
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 morganfreeman wrote:Not sure why, but it's showing the total as having no discount when I go to pay?
Are you trying to buy the bundles?
It is only the individual models that have the discount - I just got a few that I was missing. (Armorer's, and Steampunk Building #1.)
Prices came out at $1, as advertised. 
The Auld Grump
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Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
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2014/06/01 07:12:24
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Gargantuan Gargant
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I own the entire SciFi line now
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2014/06/01 11:17:37
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Excellent product. Love these buildings.
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2014/06/01 11:20:27
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Oberstleutnant
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Pretty sure the ink to print them costs more than the files now ; )
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2014/06/01 12:02:47
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Mekboy Hammerin' Somethin'
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 TheAuldGrump wrote: morganfreeman wrote:Not sure why, but it's showing the total as having no discount when I go to pay?
Are you trying to buy the bundles?
It is only the individual models that have the discount - I just got a few that I was missing. (Armorer's, and Steampunk Building #1.)
Prices came out at $1, as advertised.
The Auld Grump
Ahhh yes, that'd make sense. I just added a couple of bundles to the cart and the total was coming out.. significantly above 1$ a piece; that seems to have been the issue.
In that case, I'd suggest that you go on and edit the bundle prices. They're showing up as 1$ on the site itself, but when you go to checkout they've no discount at all. Not a huge issue, but certainly caused me some confusion in the few minutes I had before leaving for work! 
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2014/06/01 13:57:26
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Loyal Necron Lychguard
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I got a lot of the ruins, and I love them.
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2014/06/01 20:29:26
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Posts with Authority
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morganfreeman wrote: TheAuldGrump wrote: morganfreeman wrote:Not sure why, but it's showing the total as having no discount when I go to pay?
Are you trying to buy the bundles?
It is only the individual models that have the discount - I just got a few that I was missing. (Armorer's, and Steampunk Building #1.)
Prices came out at $1, as advertised.
The Auld Grump
Ahhh yes, that'd make sense. I just added a couple of bundles to the cart and the total was coming out.. significantly above 1$ a piece; that seems to have been the issue.
In that case, I'd suggest that you go on and edit the bundle prices. They're showing up as 1$ on the site itself, but when you go to checkout they've no discount at all. Not a huge issue, but certainly caused me some confusion in the few minutes I had before leaving for work!
Looks like he heard you - I am seeing the full prices for the bundles now.
The Auld Grump
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Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
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2014/06/01 20:54:39
Subject: Re:$1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Regular Dakkanaut
Oregon. I have died of dysentery.
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Oh, the bundles. Always a joy during sale time.
So I'd actually goofed and forgot to reset the sale prices for the "Town Landmarks" bundle -- this has been corrected.
You won't notice any "discount" on bundles unless they include PSD files -- but the PSD files always come free in the bundles. Basically it means that during this sale you're paying $1.00 per model whether it's loose or in a bundle, and if you buy a bundle you'll get any associated PSD files for free -- which will LOOK like a discount but it's really just business as usual. Yeah, that's not confusing at all.
I also goofed and unpriced the "Maritime Buildings" bundle and the "Low Street Buildings" Bundle. These are now set at the $1.00-per-model price ($4.00 and $2.00, respectively).
Anyway, all the bundles should now be at the proper sale prices.
The "Budget Bundle" is an exception -- it's 25% off the usual $30 price, but it was already a super-discounted so the one-look-only models that it contains are less than $1.00 per model all the time.
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2014/06/01 20:57:29
28mm/30mm paper models are cheap, easy and fun!
www.davesgames.net |
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2014/06/02 21:42:39
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Repentia Mistress
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Hey Dave, just wanted to drop a message that your paper craft terrain is addictive! Since buying them a few days ago, I now have 1 low ruins, 2 cargo pods and a checkpoint. Tomorrow ill be starting on a bunker.
Great stuff! For the rest of your guys, get them while the offer lasts!
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2014/06/03 14:07:30
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Wight Lord with the Sword of Kings
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I got your freebies. I'll be trying it out, and if I'm able to put 'em together (I'm not that handy  ), I'll certainly be interested in buying some!
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2014/06/03 23:15:09
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Posts with Authority
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Heh - the very first cardstock model that I ever built was in Disney Magazine, back in the 1960s. A hobby that has stayed with me for decades....
I think that the model is available, somewhere out in the wilds of the interweb.
The Auld Grump
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Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
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2014/06/04 00:55:26
Subject: Re:$1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Hellish Haemonculus
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Opera and Firefox both tell me not to use this site. Any particular reason why?
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2014/06/04 05:00:31
Subject: Re:$1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Regular Dakkanaut
Oregon. I have died of dysentery.
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 Jimsolo wrote:Opera and Firefox both tell me not to use this site. Any particular reason why?
Which site? DriveThruRPG, RPGNow and Wargame Vault are all run by the same company -- they just have different storefronts. As far as I know, there's nothing about any of those sites that should raise concerns.
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28mm/30mm paper models are cheap, easy and fun!
www.davesgames.net |
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2014/06/08 02:33:29
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Unstoppable Bloodthirster of Khorne
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I was looking for a free template to build some soviet-style concrete storage sheds. Ended up finding that Dave's stuff on WGV was on sale for a buck per plan. Bought some. Then went back for more three times. Now I've spent more than $50 on them. in less than a day.
Moral of the story?
Sales work, and work well.
...also, Dave's stuff is pretty awesome.
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2014/06/08 02:46:52
Subject: Re:$1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Hellish Haemonculus
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 DagobahDave wrote: Jimsolo wrote:Opera and Firefox both tell me not to use this site. Any particular reason why?
Which site? DriveThruRPG, RPGNow and Wargame Vault are all run by the same company -- they just have different storefronts. As far as I know, there's nothing about any of those sites that should raise concerns.
DriveThruRPG and RPGNow. I went to both, and all of my browsers except for Internet Explorer gave me warning messages strongly suggesting I not go there.
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2014/06/08 02:52:22
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Unstoppable Bloodthirster of Khorne
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I had no problem using Chrome. (And haven't in the past, either).
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2014/06/08 22:38:12
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Posts with Authority
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I did not have any problem - and I even downloaded Chrome to check.... (I had forgotten why I disliked Chrome... now I remember.)
So, I do not know, me.
The Auld Grump
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Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
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2014/06/08 23:40:25
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Stubborn Dark Angels Veteran Sergeant
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I love the look of these but i dislike the idea of just having card stock buildings. I have used them in the past and while it looks good from the outside but as usable terrain in wargaming imo card stock doesnt do well.
Does anyone have any experiance using these designs to build sturdier buildings maybe from mdf or masonite to give it more volume and ability.
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RoperPG wrote:Blimey, it's very salty in here...
Any more vegans want to put forth their opinions on bacon?
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2014/06/09 01:33:41
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Unstoppable Bloodthirster of Khorne
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That's exactly what I'm working on doing right now. I'm using them as templates for Foam Core buildings.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/150/551946.page#6912085
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2014/06/09 02:04:58
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Posts with Authority
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For me there are two advantages for cardstock buildings:
1. They are quick to build - I can set up a scene for a city battle both quickly and easily.
2. They are easily replaced - if somebody steals, damages, or sits on one (yes, it has happened to me) then I am out some ink, some index, and a little bit of glue.
If I am running a game at a store, in a class, or at the house of a friend that has children... yeah, cardstock all the way.
I have PDF terrain from a large number of companies - some are good, some are very good, and others... not so much.
Graffam is one of the very good ones - I have some that came from his old Warhammer site.
Another advantage that ties in with the easily replaced bit - it means that they can be disposed of if that is more convenient than carting them back. (At conventions and classes I would give the terrain away after the event was over.)
So I only have to cart it one way.
I could also print up a pile of sheets for Mordheim terrain, and let the students build their own terrain. (The rule was that if they built it, they could keep it - but everybody in the class could use it.)
I am currently getting terrain for a Fallout game - Finger & Toe is getting a lot of screen time, as are the World Works sets that can be used for Vaults.
For Warhammer it is Graffam and Lord Zse Zse that gets used most often.
So, I like PDFs.
The Auld Grump
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Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
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2014/06/12 03:08:12
Subject: $1 Sale on Dave Graffam's printable paper terrain kits
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Gargantuan Gargant
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 namiel wrote:I love the look of these but i dislike the idea of just having card stock buildings. I have used them in the past and while it looks good from the outside but as usable terrain in wargaming imo card stock doesnt do well.
Does anyone have any experiance using these designs to build sturdier buildings maybe from mdf or masonite to give it more volume and ability.
It's pretty easy to mount most of the walls and ceilings to foam core. Makes them much more durable.
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