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I've finally compiled a sizeable amount of wall or Martyrs and AoS terrain. I want to begin work on a base for a board that will be approximately 6'x8' or around that size.

Now the wife: she is very supportive of my hobby, but there is no way she will allow a permanent fixture such as this that is bigger than the dining room table

I want to make this thing modular and my first question is: what material is a good alternative to plywood wood b/c I foresee this table spending most of the time in a humid Florida garage. My first thought was 1/4 lexan sheets, but they have too much flex.

Any thoughts or links that cover this topic?

I've been looking on google too

Thanks alll!

I used MDF for mine. Just make sure its painted on both sides.

Something to consider is simply getting "nicer" fold out tables with a gaming mat thrown on top. I currently use two which provide about a 6'x5' area when laid side-by-side (a third would give you around 6'x8'.

I just went with the most expensive ones I could find, notably those without tapered edges, better/sturdier legs, etc. I can fold them both up and toss them in the back of my Golf, and the roll out neoprene mats work a treat.

You do get a minor ridge where the tables line up (depending on the floor). It's not permanent and a bonus - you have two fold out tables for other events. The main downside being that they're not waist-height which is how I like permanent gaming tables (prefer to stand and use stools vs. the more typical height of a fold-out table).

I think the tables I purchased were perhaps $45-50 a pop.

Elbows has the simplest idea and to expound on it I would say get three All three the same and go with molded plastic tops as they weigh far less and will not be affected by humidity.

If going with the plastic option I suggest painting the plastic with a plastic bonding spray paint ( such as krylon fusion or rustoleums equivelent)

Alternatley go to your local model railroaders club and ask them how to make portable traintables..(you will just need the basic bench work)

http://www.librarium-online.com/forums/hobby-forums/157531-russ-workbench-portable-gaming-table.html

http://miniature-wargaming-table.blogspot.com.au/

I will add to the folding table crowd. Simple, multi use for when company comes over and the neoprene gaming mats help save the paintjobs on your models.

The idea that you can use the folding tables for bbqs and family get togethers is another positive for convincing the significant other.