hey everyone im planning on making some terrain for my ratmen its going to be skaven themed, do you guys know what size i should make it? ive never worked in 10mm and figs still in the mail any advice? a picture for refrence on what im thinking of making
Hi. I'd just go with a size that looks about right.
IanS
Some things are more important than others, such as doorways and Windows as they can really make a scale look out of kilter, but loads of other things don't really matter too much.
Have a look at some N gauge models (as sold for model railway enthusiast) as they are a close approximation in scale to be quite usable.
I would tend to worry less about the mas of the terrain and keep a closer eye on it having a relatively small footprint.
Gamers very often use buildings etc 1 scale lower than the scale they game in, which in this case would mean 6mm buildings. I think that is a bit of a generalisation and it is better to go for larger 6mm buildings and smaller 10mm buildings, so that they come together to better represent a sweet spot.
I hope you enjoy your exploration of 10mm.
First - welcome to the forum! I would second what Norm said about doors, windows and the overall footprint of the structure. But Ian also speaks truth when he says what ever looks (and I would add - feels) right! Since at the moment you are working in fantasy that would be particularly true - I say at the moment because 10mm can become addictive! If you are not already aware of it here is a link to TMP's scale comparison page (which I've found very helpful):
http://theminiaturespage.com/ref/scales.html
For historic wargaming I use structures that have doors at about 5 to 6mm but go up as much as 10 to 12mm. To my eye the slightly smaller structures look better with 10mm figures (although structures scaled to 6mm are too small for my taste). Hope your figures arrive soon :)
My first piece of terrain I made for 10mm is the scale ok?
15Mm figures for scale since my 10mm are still in the mail
trying to make a skaven theme for my ratkin (details still need to be added)
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Hi Zackzeta
That is looking great and will work for 10mm.
Cheers
PB
Those look terrific.
Great job !
Cheers - Phil
Good stuff
Oh, yes, great !
I can smell it from here, its dirty !
;)
thanks guys here some more, im still working on details and some more stuff
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Those really are rather zippy. 8)
Cheers - Phil