I may have a record! This terrain may be the oldest 28mm purchase in my entire collection. I bought these at least 30 years ago! Another old war-game convention purchase that I have no idea where it came from… I suspect the price was right and though it might look good for fantasy battle ruins. It came home with my and sat in the box through a couple of moves. As I am on a terrain rush these days (if there is a positive to the lockdowns, it is I am getting a lot of painting done).
The kit came in two large parts, which are both identical. The kit is molded in heavy tan resin and has nice relief and detail. No flash wash visible, so no cleanup was necessary. Looking at the kits, I felt they suffered from a common ruins problem. Specifically, they looked a bit “clean”. This is often a problem with ruined building models. Basically, they look like someone has come along and removed all the fallen stones and swept everything up! As such, I find that these types of kits need some work to give a better look of an actual ruin.
I stated by gluing down pieces of jagged stones onto the bases. This was followed by gluing down mixed gravel around that. This was all attached with white glue and then sealed again with white glue and water.
For painting, I hit the whole thing with some white primer and then some woodland scenics tan terrain wash. Next I hit the kit with a wet brush of Vallejo sand. This was followed up by some Ivory and then I finished up with white. Once the painting was done, I added some scenic effects flocking here and there to break up the tan and give the look of a more ancient ruin. I sealed the whole thing with Krylon flat sealer (really a satin sealer). Now, after decades in the making, I have the start of some Greek ruins that will be used for Pulp gaming! I guess it is never too late to paint…
- Manteuffel