For more on these models see the Time Driver rules page at this link.

Vehicle Racing and Urban Adventure Rules for Miniatures

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In this section we'll be describing various projects in the construction of a Cityscape and other monumental model projects.

Cityscape or "urban" terrain is important in the era of science fiction and fantasy gaming. One of the most important things to consider about gaming with this type of terrain -and in general the fantasy and science fiction era- is that most if not all the miniature figures are going to be mounted as individuals.  As the figures are individually mounted it presupposes that they will not be mounted or moved collectively on a movement plate, tray or stand of some kind, and as this is technically a man-to-man skirmish level game, combat is going to be occurring between individuals and potentially consider spheres of blast radius for explosive weapons.  In this scale, figures are more than likely going to be entering into buildings and other terrain objects.   

Prior to any construction activity occurring for this large tabletop terrain, one of the most important things to be considered is the issue of storage of the final pieces.  Another consideration due to size is also that certain tall or bulky pieces may likely have to fit together for storage and better transportation to gaming events.  Certainly the issue of storage for war gaming materials is always important, but in these larger scales it takes on a whole new science. 

Due to the proliferation of other war gaming sites regarding large terrain items, we'll only be documenting actions as we take them, in order to provide the reader with a guide for design, problem solving and techniques to help you  investigate and enjoy the benefits of Cityscape, and other-worldly, terrain.

Here is a summary of the tools and equipment needed to construct this terrain:

1. a working area of at least one folding table in size.

2. construction materials varying from 1" thick Styrofoam, to 1/4 to 1/2" thick foam core.

3. pencils and masking tape and or sharpie markers. 

4. brush on liquids for stiffening and/or priming the materials to be painted.

5. construction paper or newspaper to protect the surface that is being worked on.

6. various sizes of X-Acto blades and safety goggles (Band-Aids of course in case of accidental cuts).

7. Paper towels, cloth towels.

8. Ruler.

9. Print-outs in color/black and white of any appliqué artwork (windows, doors etc.).

10. Matte board or heavy cardstock for mounting bases.

11. Super Glue jell, Yellow carpenters glue or other adhesives.

12. Cellophane and double-sided cellophane tape.

13. Access to a craft store, aquarium and home improvement supply store.

14. Various base colors and coatings for before and after effects.

15. Flocking, stones and pebbles or facsimiles thereof.

16. Storage bins, trays and large cardboard (but not too deep) boxes or the lids of boxes (to serve as trays) for temporarily holding partially completed objects.