Although my favorite part is cutting and assembling elements into a 3D model, I know that for many people the next step is the pure joy and magic of terrain building.
At this stage, the model really starts to come alive: adding textures (which I enjoy) and color (which I enjoy less ;) ). Stones were carved with knives and pencils, then textured by pressing rocks and aluminum foil. Wooden planks were detailed with a wire brush and pencil in selected spots. Ruined edges were emphasized with acrylic paint, drybrushing, and dark washes. With every step, the miniature watchtower feels closer to its final appearance.
It’s always fascinating to watch a plain foam block slowly become something that seems historic – as if it had stood for centuries before collapsing into ruin (or, in this case, most likely smashed by a trebuchet projectile).