Aramis K Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) So the Boarding Actions terrain set is £130. Any suggestions for cheap alternative sets of modular sci-fi walls? Or DIY approaches? I've found a few: - Gothic card walls from Battle Systems https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/battle-systems-scenery/68079-gothic-core-set - Iron Labyrinth wooden walls from TT-Combat https://www.waylandgames.co.uk/sci-fi-scenery/83857-iron-labyrinth-death-quadrant-complex - Simple gothic walls from TT-Combat https://ttcombat.com/products/gothic-small-walls And lots of pictures of discontinued sets... Edited January 2, 2023 by Aramis K Xenith, MithrilForge, skylerboodie and 1 other 3 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK0SIAN Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I can vouch for the TT combat sets, they’re great value for money compared to what you’d get for a similar price from GW. They go together well and look good when they’re on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gideon stargreave Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I use foam core and greeblies. But I tend to make my terrain as a permanent setup Warhead01 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Navaer Solaq Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) I wonder as well what other alrenatives are there to GW for boarding action games. I don't see myself playing it often so I can't justify purchasing it. What is the size for the boarding action board anyways? Is it the same size as a KT2021 into the dark set? My suggestion to this topic: (I saw somewhere else) is buying whiteboard 24"x36" with a black dryerase marker. Edited January 3, 2023 by Brother Navaer Solaq Aramis K and Xenith 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Brother Navaer Solaq said: What is the size for the boarding action board anyways? Is it the same size as a KT2021 into the dark set? It looks like it's two of the KT Gallowdark boards together, at least from the looks of the contents for the terrain set that's on the WarCom preview: https://www.warhammer-community.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GxFxKVh1jKOQjOZr.jpg For some reason (I've now forgotten ) I had stashed a bunch of the 2017 Necromunda bulkheads - I took a look yesterday, unfortunately there's only half of what appears to be required for a board the size of the one in the terrain set I've just come across these on eBay - plain, but should be easy enough to customise if you've a bits box and some 'junk' to make greebling Most importantly, nice and cheap! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363239804497?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Hf3_2L1AT42&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=HpofR1lETVW&var=632425370485&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Edited January 3, 2023 by firestorm40k Aramis K 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranglefoot Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 If 3D Printing is an option for you, there's the Harbinger of Damnation terrain: Harbinger of Damnation - 3D print your own Starship Interior | WatcorpDesigns I believe they also offer a free .stl on MyMiniFactory for a piece that allows you to connect it to the official Gallowdark/Boarding Action terrain too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Clock Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Another reason I bought Space Hulk when I had the chance ; ) If you're DIYing or finding cheap alternatives, I don't necessarily know that the full walls are even the best thing; precise measuring and moving is so much harder when you can't easily reach the table level but are always force to reach 'in' to a room or hallway. This is why I think something like Space Hulk tiles with a bit of furniture like barricades and doors will create a better game, and make 'narrow corridors' alot less frustrating and thus interesting/feasible in terms of board construction. With Blackstone, Deathwatch Overkill and Necromunda tiles in my back pocket for larger/irregular rooms, I'm going 'all tiles' when it comes to Boarding Actions. Be cool to do an adaptation of the Space Hulk and/or Deathwatch Overkill campaign missions too! Genestealer ambush mechanics will do a good job of keeping the 'blips and entry points' themes from the asymmetrical 'Marines vs. Xenos' corridor games. Don't know much about any currently published tile sets, but I'm guessing there are a few relevant things out there, or you can troll local secondary markets for anyone with GW tiles who may not want to hold on to them (people either tend to care about these quite a bit, or not at all). Cheers, The Good Doctor. Aramis K, LameBeard, Brother Navaer Solaq and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcap86 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) My vote goes for madgaming terrain: not the cheapest, but when you magnetize it, it provides such an amazing sandbox of layouts and buildings. https://www.madgamingterrain.com/ Edited January 8, 2023 by matcap86 LameBeard 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 1/6/2023 at 7:33 PM, Dr. Clock said: Another reason I bought Space Hulk when I had the chance ; ) If you're DIYing or finding cheap alternatives, I don't necessarily know that the full walls are even the best thing; precise measuring and moving is so much harder when you can't easily reach the table level but are always force to reach 'in' to a room or hallway. This is why I think something like Space Hulk tiles with a bit of furniture like barricades and doors will create a better game, and make 'narrow corridors' alot less frustrating and thus interesting/feasible in terms of board construction. Ahh I can get even more use out of my trenches now, Trench raids for all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Navaer Solaq Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) Out of curiousity What are the walls and column measurements for the into dark terrain set? If a person were to buy TTCombat walls are the sizes same when compared to the GW version? Edited January 10, 2023 by Brother Navaer Solaq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) I asked the same question a couple of days ago, and got pointed to this link which has them measurements: https://taleofpainters.com/2022/09/review-kill-team-into-the-dark-part-1-terrain-rules/ It had the info I needed, so hopefully you'll find it as useful Edit: these are the measurements for the GW Into The Dark/Gallowdark/Boarding Actions terrain Edited January 10, 2023 by firestorm40k Sir Clausel and Brother Navaer Solaq 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clausel Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Does anybody know the size of the GW ones? Im wondering how much I could save by doing it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Sir Clausel said: Does anybody know the size of the GW ones? Im wondering how much I could save by doing it myself. See my post above Sir Clausel 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clausel Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 54 minutes ago, firestorm40k said: See my post above Aaah stupid me. I didnt see it was for the actual GW stuff. firestorm40k 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 No problem, I updated it to specify that it was for the GW set, not the TT Combat one, I hadn't worded it very clearly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigvard Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/2/2023 at 10:01 PM, MARK0SIAN said: I can vouch for the TT combat sets, they’re great value for money compared to what you’d get for a similar price from GW. They go together well and look good when they’re on the table. How do you find the size of the terrain compares to Primaris etc? I have gone by their dimensions and it is barely over head height of a standard primaris marine? Either that or my measurements are horribly wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK0SIAN Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Sigvard said: How do you find the size of the terrain compares to Primaris etc? I have gone by their dimensions and it is barely over head height of a standard primaris marine? Either that or my measurements are horribly wrong If you follow the link below I’ve uploaded quite a few pics that show the scale. Primaris do come quite close to the top but I’ve generally played Zone Mortalis with dreads that were taller than the walls anyway so it’s fine for me but others may prefer them to be a bigger. In the pics of the match the silver and white terrain is (I believe as it’s not mine) the normal GW plastic kit so you can see how they compare. Hope this helps, please excuse my painting :) MithrilForge and Brother Navaer Solaq 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Navaer Solaq Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) Just adding another source to this thread. They sell the stl file. https://saucermenstudios.com.au/product/ship-assault-modular-walls-base-set-stl/ Edited January 21, 2023 by Brother Navaer Solaq firestorm40k 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdb1972 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I haven't tried this yet, but Green Stuff World produces textured rolling pins, including a "factory" pin that makes a nice industrial base look. I imagine that cutting these out with a square tile template and probably backing them on poster board could make a very nice and modular 3D Space Hulk set, or with less work, a nice substitute for Boarding Actions. https://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/modelling-textured-rolling-pins/221-rolling-pin-hobby-roller-factory-ground.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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