Modular Trenches
I wanted to make a modular trench system that could be set up easily on the table top for games of Warhamer 40K. Other than a neat piece of terrain I didn't have many goals with this project. The trench sections were made with sculpey and the wooden plank mold. Then I covered the area for dirt in a fairly thick layer of tackey glue then sprinkled a bit of cheap cat litter (the non-clumping kind) and pushed the pieces into the glue so they would look partially buried. Once the rocks were in place I sprinkled dry plaster on top of the glue (similar to Abaroth's Grave tutorial)) and let dry. I then made a mold of the pieces so I could cast as many as I wanted.
Cadian Shock Troops Hold off some genestealers
Some Cadian shock troops hold off some of the dreaded monochrome genestealers. I never really got around to painting the genestealers but it gives a good idea as to the scale of the trench pieces.
The pieces
The individual pieces that make up the system. There are 2 straight sections and two different kinds of corners. In the future I may make some end pieces, a 45 degree corner piece and maybe some bunkers.
The first straight section front view.
The first straight section rear view
The second straight section front view
The second straight section rear view.
A 90 degree corner
In use pics
Some Imperial Guard Cadian Shock troops hold off the dreaded monochrome genestealers.
Bob takes aim near a corner of the trench.
The rest of the squad keeps the fire going from another part of the trench.
Geez, those stealers are still coming!
Jim covers Bob (to the right of the pic)
The whole squad using the trench for cover