My First Foam Hill - Feeback Welcome

[joekano]

Hi All,

    I finally managed to find dense insulating foam in my area (the curse of living in a warmer zone), and have taken my first stab at a foam and cork hill:



It was a little harder to hide the grass edges than I hoped, but overall I think it came out pretty good for a first try.  However, any constructive criticism on how to improve would be much appreciated.

More photos and info on my construction method can be found on the blog:
http://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2014/04/african-terrain-hill.html

Thanks!

Chris

[syrinx0]

Nice looking hill. The various textures give it a lot of character.

[Sangennaru]

It looks nice! In my opinion, it's rather perfect for 1:1200 games, as a big rocky wall! The texture for a 28mm could be a bit odd, but still absolutely acceptable!

For the grass edge, you can add some different colours of grass and turfs on the surface. Maybe all yellow-ish, but with some tone variations!

[gary42]

That rock face looks fabulous!

[OSHIROmodels]

Splendid work 

Now seeing as that one went so well, make a load more 

cheers

James

[Legion1963]

This looks very good. What are the dimensions? And for what scale is it intended. As said before a bit more different color tone would do the trick even better. I use a lot of cork myself but just as it is and i find it works quite well.

[joekano]

Thanks Everyone for the comments and suggestions.

The hill is approximately 12" wide, 7" deep and 2 1/2" high, and intended for 28mm African games. The top is big enough to hold 8-10 figures.

I had actually sprayed the felt with some greens and earth tones to get a bit more color variety, but it's subtle and doesn't seem to show up well in photos. Comparing the hill material to the original cloth, I think using the matte sealant had further dulled the colors as well. I'll have to go back and do some touch up work it sounds like.

Chris

[Mitch K]

Lovely bit of work. Your first try, you say? 

I'd be thrilled to have that on my table. Though how I'd explain dry, sunny-looking terrain like that in a representation of the dank, dreary climate of nothern England I can't begin to imagine

[Gun bunny]

damn!    that's nice. love the stone effect, how did you manage it if i may inquire?

[joekano]

damn!    that's nice. love the stone effect, how did you manage it if i may inquire?

The stone face is a strip of cork bark picked up at the local pet store. Most of the color is natural to the cork - I just did a bit of drybrushing to blend it into the painted sections.

[Mark McDaniel]

Looks Awesome, I am jealous!  If this is your first attempt, I cant wait to see more.

[Kes]

I'll just add my 2p - much much better than my first hill - nice one

[Dr DeAth]

Brilliant first attempt

[joekano]

Thanks Guys!