So, I have what might be a controversial opinion, so take what I am about to say with a MASSIVE grain of salt, but I genuinely think MDF, FOR MOST TERRAIN, is undisputedly the best possible option to go with. The majority of complaints that I hear about MDF is that it is hard to make look good, and it tends to be very boxy. These complaints, I believe, come mostly from people who have crafted entirely in wargaming. However, I am somebody that has worked with scale models my entire life, from model trains to historical dioramas, you name it. I am no stranger to putting in some elbow grease. And genuinely, an MDF kit is easier to get looking solid than most things I am used to working with. If I have an option to buy HO scale MDF buildings, I take the MDF 99 times out of 100, because I have messed around with enough cardstock and plasticard to give me PTSD when I feel the texture, or smell the glue... I get that model kit companies like Games Workshop and others have spoiled people due to the sheer ease of making their kits look professional. That being said, what traditional plastic terrain makes up for in detail massively looses in modularity and the crafter's ability to add their own touches. MDF terrain is a blank slate, but with enough quality of life additions to set it apart from plasticard buildings. If you are willing to put in the work, like I am, MDF 100% is the way to go, if not, then look toward plastic or 3D prints. That's the distinction in my eyes, as somebody who has been doing scale models since his dad first put an F-16 kit in his hands at age seven over twenty years ago.
Totally agree. I got into wargaming back during the days of rogue trader. There WEREN'T any GW scenery kits, so you had to either scratch build or convert, and mdf was a godsend. So easy to work with. Yes, you still have to texture and paint them, but once you get your confidence up in what you're doing, it becomes very enjoyable and creative. Plus mdf kits are still outrageously cheap compared to any alternatives.
I bought Gang Stronghold for Necromunda for the equivalent of ~65$ and it is easily enough to fill a Kill Team table (even just a little too much, depending on the combination of pieces). It is good quality, nicely varied, very modular - pieces connect without glue - a great price for a full set of terrain for a KT board if you ask me.
AHHH!!! YES! The cheap terrain video. I didn't expect it to come so soon. I love your content and hope your channel grows to be the largest in youtube.
Another carboard terrain company is TinkerHouse Games. I have quite a bit of their TinkerTurf terrain. A couple of other MDF ones are Warcradle, Black Site Studios, and Death Ray Designs
I want to also add in Acid House Terrain for a great source of terrain. You can get on their website and they give ton for the price. The terrain is cardboard terrain tho.
@@Wargamerofalltrades which sets they have available varies from time to time. The terrain is like an entire 3x3 table worth for 100 euro, or 6x4 table for about 200 euros. Personally I have the fantasy and sci fi sets, and I love it for my frostgrave and star wars legion games OnTableTop briefly mentioned them years back: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tT54UgtapKo.html
