Fixing two BIG Problems with Modular Tiles - The Cottage!

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
  • Making a foam house or cottage for D&D is great and all, but I feel like it's so much more flexible when it's modular.
    That said, modular tiles have some big problems sometimes - but in this video I take on two of those problems and make Archive modular buildings faster, easier and better looking!
    Modular tiles for buildings are now getting to the point where they can do more than I originally planned, and I'm really excited to see what ideas I develop for this system going forwards :)
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    00:00 The Main Problem (and solution)
    02:32 Tricks for Using Magnets in Builds
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    06:09 Accessory Slots
    06:47 Cottage Walls Cont.
    08:31 Cottage Windows
    09:06 Cottage Door
    10:35 Weathering Effects
    14:35 The Faster Way to Make Walls
    15:48 Making Modular Roof Tiles Better
    17:45 New Column Options
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Komentáře • 210

  • @RPArchiveOfficial
    @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +15

    Balsa dimensions:
    The balsa strips were all 1/16" thick, and were either 1/8", 3/16" or 1/4" wide depending on location. In terms of length I just laid them over where I wanted them and marked with a knife where I would need to cut - once I had one I then just lined it up next to the strip to cut a ton more the same length.
    1/4" - pretty much only the two strips surrounding the magnets on the inside of walls.
    3/16" - all other horizontal strips, the central vertical strips on walls and surrounding doors, the diagonal strips on triangle roof tiles. Oh and the pieces I used to line the holes I cut for doors and windows.
    1/8" - the vertical strips on wall edges and bordering windows, and the diagonal strips on walls, doors and windows.
    Wall Tile dimensions:
    The foam for the tiles was all 3/8" thick, or 10mm in metric. Technically they're not exactly the same but it doesn't make a difference here.
    Otherwise they were 3" wide and 2" tall, just like all other wall tiles.
    Roof dimensions:
    Check out the roof video for these, the only real difference is I cut them from balsa.
    Column dimensions:
    These were made from two sizes of foam block, one was a 1/2" cube.
    The other was 5/8" wide and deep, but still 1/2" tall. Basically just enough to make it stick out a bit on two sides.
    Sealant mix:
    I show making this mixture in full in my war camp scatter terrain video, but basically the mix is 50/50 Pva glue and acrylic matte medium, mixed about 10:1 with water so it's thin and drippable/sprayable.
    In this case I also mixed the result about 50/50 with isopropyl alcohol to help it break the surface tension and soak into the grout mix.

    • @metallicaman6
      @metallicaman6 Před 3 lety

      Quick question Matt. Referring to your columns, the 5/16th measurement seems smaller than what was shown in you video. Are they actually 5/8ths? Or am I just going crazy? Love the videos been here since the beginning and keep up the great work brother!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      I believe you are correct, I'll get that changed 😅

    • @jackhartford521
      @jackhartford521 Před rokem

      Hey there awesome build! With that sealant mix, you say it’s a 10 to 1 mix with water. Is that 10 parts water or one part water?

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před rokem +1

      10 parts water :)

    • @jackhartford521
      @jackhartford521 Před rokem

      @@RPArchiveOfficial Hey thanks! When I first saw that part of the video, I said to myself, “Matt, water you talking about?” 😂

  • @NorthoftheBorder
    @NorthoftheBorder Před 3 lety +22

    I don't play anything that justifies me building any of this stuff (yet)... but I'm going to make my own village based solely on how awesome this is. Absolutely stellar work.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Awesome man!
      Yeah my long term goal is to have enough to create totally modular villages and towns on the fly...

  • @mtgtraininggrounds6879
    @mtgtraininggrounds6879 Před 3 lety +54

    I have a stack of minis that need painted and you keep distracting me with MORE sweet terrain I want to try building... Thanks for the great content!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +10

      Hahaha! Tell that to my pile of minis, I'm sure they feel the same way.
      Neglected and lonely 😅

    • @potatolord9715
      @potatolord9715 Před 3 lety +1

      Lmao get bodied

    • @bradtheman3242
      @bradtheman3242 Před rokem

      bro IK, I finally put together all of the Star Wars legion minis that were sitting aside and I've started painting my pile of shame. But, god damn I want to build this stuff so bad, so Obviously I Just bought the magnets and drill.....

  • @minaramadan6961
    @minaramadan6961 Před 3 měsíci +1

    i love how i dont play any terrain games or anything like that but I make models for fun that don't have to be revesable or have interior; but did it watch this whole video? yes, yes I did. this guy is epic

  • @caseycercone4717
    @caseycercone4717 Před 2 měsíci

    The sheer amount of effort and technique in these videos are so impressive to me. It almost makes it intimidating to start, but I have some foam and am starting on a hedge maze. Wish me and my magnets luck

  • @Nat1videos
    @Nat1videos Před 3 lety +12

    Great video! Soon to be seen on tabletops across the land 👍

  • @MarcusBeirne
    @MarcusBeirne Před 3 lety +9

    Just *chef kiss* beautiful! Love the removable roof textures, fantastic idea. I think when I (eventually) do them from scratch I'll use corrugated cardboard rather than foam to save on precious precious foam.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! And fair play, I like foam because it's much easier to be precise :)

  • @6RipSaw9
    @6RipSaw9 Před 3 lety +7

    Great work friend, I must say that your crafts are in my humble opinion the best I have seen. Your work certainly deserves more recognition.

  • @helenabrunnbauer8822
    @helenabrunnbauer8822 Před 3 lety +6

    I am sooo amazed! Looking forward to christmas holidays when I will finally have time to try everything out!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +3

      Ah, sweet sweet holidays :) get the family or friends involved and do an assembly line 😅

  • @itsthequenchiest3270
    @itsthequenchiest3270 Před 2 lety +1

    Can't get enough of your videos, I watch every day it seems!

  • @josephk4349
    @josephk4349 Před 3 lety +1

    This is a great video as always. I love that you continue to improve the system and iterate on what you have done before. Thank you for everything you have shared with our community!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for commenting man! Engaging with a video really helps me and I always appreciate it :)

  • @toddgrx
    @toddgrx Před 9 měsíci +1

    I like how you reuse the plastic covers from miniature packaging @6:48. I also reuse mine to hand brush on varnish, inks, and washes where I don’t want to use my wet palette

  • @Kredik1
    @Kredik1 Před 3 lety +2

    Great job, Matt! I love your work!

  • @mikemartin3671
    @mikemartin3671 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Well done and thank you!

  • @aloisklimpel1251
    @aloisklimpel1251 Před 3 lety +1

    You are so talented, ive been watching tutorials, and builds for almost 4 years and never seen this quality and creativity you are the best!!!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Alois! It's always awesome hearing comments like that :)

  • @rickluque6429
    @rickluque6429 Před 2 měsíci

    LOVE IT !!!!! Thanks for sharing you building and how it’s put together. Nicely done Boss 👍👍

  • @tarnocdoino3857
    @tarnocdoino3857 Před rokem

    I just found this channel. Gold. Pure hobby gold.

  • @darrellslover6834
    @darrellslover6834 Před 2 lety

    amazing job looks fantastic brother

  • @KCDarkRanger
    @KCDarkRanger Před 3 lety +3

    It all just looks so darn good!

  • @jeffbostic6660
    @jeffbostic6660 Před 2 lety

    Very inspirational, as always.

  • @slowestpoke8962
    @slowestpoke8962 Před 3 lety +1

    Just found your channel and want to say that I love creative stuff like these. Keep it going, it's fantastic.

  • @jacobhope6164
    @jacobhope6164 Před 3 lety +2

    Matt... You never cease to amaze me sir!

  • @Khether0001
    @Khether0001 Před 3 lety +1

    Your builds are really phenomenal, man!! Congratulations!!!

  • @BodyByBenSLC
    @BodyByBenSLC Před 2 lety +2

    Those roofs are awesome. You could do same village with different seasons.

  • @kearstinnorton2343
    @kearstinnorton2343 Před 3 lety +1

    I found this channel right before I was suppose to go to sleep for the night and when I looked up the sun was rising. Absolutely stunning art and an amazing system. My new favorite channel for sure. Cheers to happy binge watching LOL

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha wow, thanks man! Welcome and I hope you enjoy everything to come :)

  • @iambecomejeff
    @iambecomejeff Před 2 lety

    god am I so glad I found this channel before my first in-person campaign

  • @grimdesaye6534
    @grimdesaye6534 Před 3 lety

    This is Great Beautiful working! It screams Kick starter 👌

  • @christophermurray9777
    @christophermurray9777 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video. I like the improvements.

  • @jmdanni
    @jmdanni Před 9 měsíci

    freaking wizard my guy

  • @massimocole9689
    @massimocole9689 Před 2 lety +2

    I just realized, with the detachable shingles system you could make a 3in by 6in sloped roof piece and use it for both shallow roofs and steep roofs. Normally rotating a roof piece like that would mean the shingles are sometimes facing the wrong way, but since your shingles can detach from the frame you can just turn them around so they work in either orientation. 2 new roof types for the price of one!

  • @cmitch3087
    @cmitch3087 Před 3 lety +1

    I have been a sub for a bit but this is what made me want to join your patreon as well. Keep up the good work.

  • @3Canibus
    @3Canibus Před 3 lety

    Ok brudda your channel has absolutely caught my attention. I am extremely excited to start some build projects myself and will definitely be referring to your build lists and links.Stay Awesome Brudda

  • @tearablemonsters3103
    @tearablemonsters3103 Před 3 lety +1

    really love your videos man, I work mostly with papercraft, but you have a tremendous talent and your videos are incredibly inspiring and helpful with my builds.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Thanks a lot man, I've used papercraft stuff in the past, it's a great way to get started :)

  • @MacAttack001
    @MacAttack001 Před 3 lety +2

    I have been using the grout covering on my 3d printed Jedha and Tatooine buildings to conceal the resolution lines. It is a great material that seems to be getting a lot of love! Superb videos, I hope that you are able to keep this content coming because I love it!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      Solid use of grout! I've got more things to use it for coming soon hopefully :)

  • @ImaginationHobbies
    @ImaginationHobbies Před 3 lety +1

    Great work!

  • @JasonPalenske
    @JasonPalenske Před 3 lety +12

    1 person is mad that you managed to still keep things modular.

  • @patrickmasse7159
    @patrickmasse7159 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellente vidéo !!!

  • @Blake_Stone
    @Blake_Stone Před rokem +1

    Ooh, you could also swap out some of the thatch roof tiles for "on fire thatch roof" tiles mid-game!

  • @prnzali2010
    @prnzali2010 Před 3 lety

    Wow. Thank you for the vid. I like how you are sharing the parts where you learned from mistakes or finding out a better way to do something. Also like the music here better than that weird stock jazz track!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! I try to include what I learn, I figure it helps other people avoid the problem :)
      And technically its still jazz... Kinda. Now it's jazzhop 😅

    • @prnzali2010
      @prnzali2010 Před 3 lety

      @@RPArchiveOfficial awesome. Thank you for the reply. Free commons music is kinda tough to find good ones. Maybe some that match the mood your pieces represent like gothic or adventuring. Either way, I respect that it's your video, you're the boss of it. Keep up the good work!

  • @KhaTecK
    @KhaTecK Před 3 lety +3

    Like always so usefull vidéos.... i'm realy looking foward to get a hotwire to get started !

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      Awesome! Don't forget you can buy it through the equipment list to support the channel - and just ask if you have any questions, I always try to answer :)

    • @KhaTecK
      @KhaTecK Před 3 lety +1

      @@RPArchiveOfficial I'm french tho, you don't have links to french retailers. I'm painting miniatures for now, i would want this to be my next project maybe in 6 month or so. I'm doing everything in my life on a budget so i'm gonna have to try and find one second hand. Thanks for the videos, this is so much inspiring.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Totally understand, at some point I'll get around to adding more country links to the equipment list but it's a long task 😅

  • @brieoshiro
    @brieoshiro Před 2 lety

    I've been binging your and other builders' videos and I don't even play any tabletop games! I just wanna build cool little houses for no reason b/c I like painting and making stuff. I do play Skyrim and like building in the Sims, Fallout, and Valheim so maybe this is why it's so appealing to me... Now to convince my husband why I need a million different paint colors and foam haha

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 2 lety

      Do it! Maybe you'll get into d&d down the road - you might like it!

  • @ToddReynolds45
    @ToddReynolds45 Před 3 lety +1

    Another option for placing magnets; take a completed tile, hold a strip of painters tape non sticky side down on it, then take another magnet on that, squishing the tape in place. Push that onto the new tile, the tape will hold it flush onto the new tile while the glue dries

  • @Leispada
    @Leispada Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool

  • @kauffman12345
    @kauffman12345 Před 3 lety +1

    Matt... I have just binge-watched all your videos... Thanks for a night of no sleep. Your builds are amazing. It is great to see how well your productions have improved and like with this video, it is amazing you share your improvements! I really love you go back and evaluate.
    Anyway, wish I had the money for a Proxxon or to back you on patreon, but as a thesis-writing unemployed student, I will have to wait a bit. Love your videos tho and good luck with your taxes 😉

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the support man! And I remember being a poor student, no sweat it doesn't last ;)
      Now go catch up on sleep haha

  • @bboeckman
    @bboeckman Před 3 lety

    Okay. Okay, wait.. I didn't think I could like something more than BMC, but I've watched 3 videos now and I don't think my jaw came off of the floor once. I've subscribed to 100 or so channels now, but you sir, are the only one I have clicked the bell for. Well freaking DONE!

    • @bboeckman
      @bboeckman Před 3 lety

      It is serious rubbish that I cannot like this more than once...

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Wow, thank you man! It's always so damn nice to hear things like that while working, a lot of time goes into the videos - comments like this make it feel very worthwhile :)

  • @locotoro3641
    @locotoro3641 Před 3 lety

    I already liked this video, but seeing the Dresden Files shirt made me subscribe.

  • @lukashuettner
    @lukashuettner Před 3 lety +1

    some 9600 subscribers.....
    somethings very wrong here.
    Fantastic content!

  • @lucasallen5415
    @lucasallen5415 Před 3 lety +1

    Broseph this is rad as shit, if i ever get the time I will absolutely try this out

  • @patricklodgewilliams
    @patricklodgewilliams Před 3 lety +5

    The fogging issue might be a moisture/humidity thing. Did you use an accelerator? Water reacts with cyanoacrylate, the important part of super glue, to make a tough polymer that should be clear. If you're drying time is long, the coat is too thick, and humidity is high, the super glue will vaporize and these vapors will react with the air and then re-settle settle as a white film.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      Interesting to know! I didn't use an accelerator, but I've experimented with superglue on grout since then, and it seems to have a similar acceleration affect - possibly something to do with the small particles. Definitely something I think I could avoid next time!

    • @Rathmun
      @Rathmun Před 3 lety +1

      @@RPArchiveOfficial Might be the same thing as superglue and baking soda.

  • @metajock
    @metajock Před 7 měsíci

    Absolutely beautiful. Really good techniques, but your magnet budget must be astronomical.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 7 měsíci +1

      It's honestly not that bad from a good supplier :) I've also negotiated discounts for my audience instead of any kickback for me

  • @agataperak4643
    @agataperak4643 Před rokem +1

    ,JuSt loOK liKe a WoRk oF A lAzY peAsANt! I nearly died from laugh at this XD

  • @ronkrueger-capt_koron6112

    I like your technique. Those walls and the finished product look great. Personally I don't have a lot of balsa since it's so soft. I use pinewood strips, but I know the wood grain is harder to put on them.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, I generally find the softness isn't an issue though, especially on builds like this where its glued to something stronger - might be worth trying to give your hands a rest from texturing the tougher stuff :)

  • @kayura77
    @kayura77 Před 3 lety +5

    That cottage looks amazing! 🥰 More balsa works for me; I enjoy working with it, and until I get better with the Proxxon, it's actually easier to use. (I'm in the "seismograph during an earthquake" phase 😅)
    Good luck with taxes and life stuff!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks kayura!
      If you want a tip for using the proxxon without the guide when needed - use the lowest temperature you can, go slowly and rest your forearms on the proxxon and use your wrists and fingers to move the foam :)

  • @liveandgaming
    @liveandgaming Před 2 lety

    I have not built terrain since 4th edition 40k but YOU good sir are making me go stir crazy trying to find XPS to fit my tight budget XD. I dont even have people to play any of the miniature games or D&D F2F right now but damn would look good for my Insta pics

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 2 lety +1

      Price is inflated right now because... Everything 🙄
      It'll hopefully come back down :)

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204

    good vidio

  • @andytate5670
    @andytate5670 Před 3 lety +1

    I actually managed to do magnets for the first time today without making a mess or dropping them and losing them or getting the pole completely wrong. I still think they are more trouble than they are worth. but I'm pleased wit the job I did.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Nice one! Honestly the sheer convenience of being able to quickly lay things out mid game makes them irreplaceable for me, but crafters preference :)

  • @OccupyArnhem
    @OccupyArnhem Před 3 lety +2

    You hàd to use the same 'mini' Rob did, in one of the D&D sessions from VLDL, didn't you?!

  • @michimatsch5862
    @michimatsch5862 Před 3 lety +1

    Damm. Your channel has grown!
    I remember reacting to your Shadiversity refrences on the first video.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Haha thanks! I remember that actually (if you're the guy who commented...)

    • @michimatsch5862
      @michimatsch5862 Před 3 lety +1

      @@RPArchiveOfficial Yes, that was me!
      Been spreading the word around but seems that wasn't necessary. Hope you keep growing bigger and keep building on your system.
      I didn't have time to put much of it in practice (university) so I stuck to smaller stuff for now but I am definetely getting ready to crank out some modular walls once I am done in two months.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Awesome man :) and spreading the word is always good and appreciated mate!

  • @MrXRes
    @MrXRes Před 2 lety

    More Minecraft, hehe :)
    You are awesome, man :)

  • @millenniumf1138
    @millenniumf1138 Před 3 lety

    Frosting effects on clear varnishes and superglue is almost always caused by moisture, either in the air or on the surface you're gluing on. You can mitigate it on varnishes by misting it on in very thin coats, but with superglue it is much harder to get under control.

  • @MrBizteck
    @MrBizteck Před 3 lety

    Bookmark for me
    11:00 painting moss.

  • @walterreeves8478
    @walterreeves8478 Před 3 lety +2

    All I can say is "Thank You!".

  • @tba3625
    @tba3625 Před rokem

    I would argue that having a heavy mini collapse the floor mid fight whould be awesome.
    If planned that is.

  • @GimdalStoutaxe
    @GimdalStoutaxe Před 3 lety +4

    But for fsake, that cottage! 😭❤️

    • @J2982able
      @J2982able Před 3 lety +2

      Right?! It's amazing!!!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      Haha! Thank you both 😅 I'm still not perfectly happy with it but it'll do for a first try :)

    • @GimdalStoutaxe
      @GimdalStoutaxe Před 3 lety

      @@RPArchiveOfficial What would you improve on, were you to make it anew?

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Hmm.... Well.
      Firstly I'd not use grout as weathering before attaching the ivy - pretty sure that's why it frosted/burned from sealing too quick, it activated the glue. Having it seal slower has other advantages too - you can use the edge of kitchen roll to soak up excess and make it less of a solid block, show more detail and depth.
      I'd probably test out white grout for the wall texture too, if I could be sure I'd get it all off the wood with a wet kitchen roll, I'd use that instead of brown - much easier to paint cream over!
      I'd also put the wall magnets on the top and bottom (not the ones that connect with the floor) in the same depth as I do on the main stone walls etc, with some hot glue over the top making a thin gap. I can fix this later just by poking it with the glue gun, but it makes it the connections just that little bit easier to detach when you want to pick up the second floor :)
      Little things really, one was just a time saver and one I can fix later, but next time I know what I'll change!

    • @GimdalStoutaxe
      @GimdalStoutaxe Před 3 lety

      @@RPArchiveOfficial Minor things indeed.
      I'm trying to make pieces in a similar style, excepting my campaign takes place in the Iron Age, so most people live in roundhouses. Any advice on how to reliably bend the foam in a quarter-circle? :P

  • @Khether0001
    @Khether0001 Před 3 lety +3

    Holy crap, did you do post-production on your candle flames? They look like they are going, was that just a paint job?!? 6:16

  • @dansmith263
    @dansmith263 Před 2 lety

    so cool, where can you watch people play with these ?

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 2 lety +1

      Your own table if you make them :) I don't stream games, I don't have the time, equipment or willing players 😂

  • @azuritet3
    @azuritet3 Před 3 lety

    I know you were joking when you said 'pizza' but dude... Pizza roof!

  • @IBeScrappyDoo2
    @IBeScrappyDoo2 Před rokem

    Why not make a solid floor tile just for the upper floor of the buildings
    that would eliminate having to use the tabs altogether? They could also
    be used for larger bottom floors as well as on larger buildings.

  • @sayntfuu
    @sayntfuu Před rokem

    Holy shit a Josh Lyman season 1 reference.

  • @isaacwittenberg611
    @isaacwittenberg611 Před 3 lety

    Each video I am more impressed with your building skills. I love the idea of the modular tiles and buildings, but it seems like with all the detail you put into these, and the various revisions you've made, it's almost more work to build a whole set of these than it would be to make individual buildings on-demand. Do you think there will come a point at which you've 'perfected' the system? Or do you think you'll keep tweaking and revising pretty much continuously?

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      I think I'll perfect the core tiles soon enough, definitely. Bear in mind every revision I've made so far has made them faster to make, as well as MUCH faster to set up...
      Take that and look at every building I've shown with the system (which isn't even half of what you could do), and add the Dungeon setups you can do with them because they're also dungeon tiles, and add that time up?
      With that in mind... I'm pretty sure it's a lot faster, and definitely more flexible for when you need to slam down a new building without warning :)

    • @isaacwittenberg611
      @isaacwittenberg611 Před 3 lety +1

      @@RPArchiveOfficial haha, undeniably true about the no-warning buildings.

  • @auri1075
    @auri1075 Před 2 lety

    Do you have more roofs with different degrees of angle? Or different parts to make them look thinner at the top? Would add a bit of extra modularity for different settings.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 2 lety

      You could, but it's more work and storage, that can't be used with the other roof pieces for epic rooftops of large buildings :)

  • @xcoker
    @xcoker Před 9 měsíci

    Apologies if i missed it, but do you know the measurements you used for placing the 6mm magnets along the edges of the roof tiles at 17:34 ?

  • @auri1075
    @auri1075 Před 2 lety +1

    Would using a connection made of skewing sticks work? Feels cheaper than magnets, although complicated by needing to make the holes for every block, i feel like itd be much stronger.
    More complicated to build something too i guess..., you would probably need differently sized sticks and probably you would need to build a few parts in order in case one gets stuck or something.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 2 lety +1

      Check out my earlier videos, this is how it used to work... Most people seem to prefer magnets :)

  • @azzaelulbrinter
    @azzaelulbrinter Před 6 měsíci

    How did you get the shot at 5:03? if you do all tiles 3x3, wouldn't putting walls make corners wonky? is that grass tile at front 3x4?

  • @Notmadenough
    @Notmadenough Před 3 lety

    Odd question that has nothing to do with the terrain build, which is awesome. Where is that giant from?

  • @DanicaShardae201
    @DanicaShardae201 Před 3 lety

    I just found this channel and am so mad that my local craft store and hardware store are out of all the materials.
    Balsa wood? nope
    Foam? nope
    magnets? nope
    chip board? nope
    a cutting board? nope
    tiny drill? nope
    appropriate modeling grass/moss/dirt? nope
    grocery store did have toothpicks and bbq skewers. yay?
    guess I'm putting in a big order online.

  • @ravio717
    @ravio717 Před 2 lety

    Sorry if this was asked before, but do you buy your grout to make the mix or do you make it? I am having a hard time finding affordable hobby grout around my area and I dont want to buy a large supply if I do not need a bunch!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 2 lety

      I just buy a bag from a DIY store, it's not that expensive and it'll last... Pretty much forever 😄

  • @AnythingButOnes
    @AnythingButOnes Před 3 lety

    How do you plan for the polarity for all the pieces?

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      I follow a general rule of North on the top/right and south on the bottom/left, unless the build requires otherwise for some reason.
      I show exactly where each polarity goes in every video usually, unless I reference a video where I've already shown it :) is there one in particular you can't find?

    • @AnythingButOnes
      @AnythingButOnes Před 3 lety

      @@RPArchiveOfficial thank you! I’m trying something similar for conquest. The miniature rest on tiles that can benefit from being magnetised to form a tray. Was afraid it would get all mixed up. Your method here will help! Thank you

  • @hellentomazin6488
    @hellentomazin6488 Před 11 měsíci

    Do you have a tutorial for the flowers by the window?

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 11 měsíci

      It's in the wizards lab video, it's basically just flower tufts in a Balsa wood box :)

    • @hellentomazin6488
      @hellentomazin6488 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@RPArchiveOfficial Thank you. I saw the video, my main doubt was if you cut the tufts or squeezed them inside.
      These flowers are pretty useful for my campaign setting.
      Thanks!

  • @madnessbydesign1415
    @madnessbydesign1415 Před rokem

    Not gonna lie: I kinda want you to build a house for me - an actual one. Everything attached with magnets, so as I want a new room, or to redesign the layout, I can just add, subtract, or move walls and floors. I live alone, so I can dream... :)

  • @treytheraptor1521
    @treytheraptor1521 Před rokem

    do you have a video that shows how to make the stone wall corners

  • @JohnMiller-zr8pl
    @JohnMiller-zr8pl Před 2 lety

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @pimpinmcbones4113
    @pimpinmcbones4113 Před 2 lety

    Hey Matt, hope you're doing well! Lately I've been having a bit of an opposite problem, namely my magnets keep the terrain (mostly the walls) together TOO well, and usually the magnets end up ripping each other out, which is a bit of a pain mid game. Any ideas on what could help? Could very well be me and my glue gun as it is new since my old one barely got hot enough to keep glue liquid for more than a second or 2 after leaving the nozzle.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 2 lety

      Glue gun is a massive factor in that problem. You want the hole the same size as the magnet as close as possible, if too much hot glue is around the sides they can pop out much more easily
      I recommend the thin nozzle surebonder in my equipment list, it's perfect for 3x2mm :)

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 2 lety

      And I'm... Surviving! I'm recovering from long covid and am getting the next video out as fast as I can :)

    • @pimpinmcbones4113
      @pimpinmcbones4113 Před 2 lety

      @@RPArchiveOfficial Sounds good, I'll try it out! this ones a bit extreme for foam anyways... And glad to hear you're doing better

  • @rathaniel1
    @rathaniel1 Před 2 lety

    why you insist on magnets with polarity and not using magnet miniballs that twist polarity ? Btw awsome job.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 2 lety

      Stronger/smaller/cheaper. Balls have less surface area contact so need to be bigger/more expensive for the same pull :)
      There's a way around it I'm showing off in my next bonus video though 😁

  • @michaelkibble740
    @michaelkibble740 Před 7 měsíci

    Oh Shingles

  • @JasonPalenske
    @JasonPalenske Před 3 lety +1

    Modular Staircases, both interior and exterior?

  • @ababypettarrasque4048
    @ababypettarrasque4048 Před 3 lety

    What about stairs? Is it possible to do neat looking stairs that minis can stand on? I haven't figured out a way to make stairs that look good but that a mini can also stand on.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Firstly - nice name.
      Secondly, check out my stairblocks (d&d Minecraft) video - you can place models on the stairs easily just by either removing the stair topper, or removing and adding another block, depending on if you want the model higher or lower.
      There's also a trick to stop minis falling off...

    • @ababypettarrasque4048
      @ababypettarrasque4048 Před 3 lety

      @@RPArchiveOfficial first of all: thanks for the compliment.
      Also, the trick you’re referring to is the one where you put metal on the bottom of the mini so it sticks to magnets? And about the stairs, do you have any more wood looking? Because the other ones (that are awesome by the way) look more suitable for a dungeon than an inn!

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Correct, and true, I have wood stairs planned but they're not quite ready yet :) the stone ones work good for an Inn with a stone ground floor? That's pretty much what I'm doing in the meantime 😅

    • @ababypettarrasque4048
      @ababypettarrasque4048 Před 3 lety

      @@RPArchiveOfficial good idea! And by the way, absolutely in love with your channel! Keep up the great work!!!

  • @iwistudio7337
    @iwistudio7337 Před 3 lety

    Can we have a link to the magnets you use?

  • @eetennak966
    @eetennak966 Před 3 lety

    Can someone Point me the Video in which the current (Most updated) Version of the Placement of Magnets ? I Watched so much of These Videos that i am comfused as hell o.O

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +2

      All of the following are 3mm wide 2mm deep n52 neodymium disk magnets, unless I say otherwise :)
      On floor tiles, its one magnet 1/2" in from each edge on the left and right, and halfway up/down between the top and bottom (so 1/4" high, as its a 1/2 tile)
      For polarity, its North on the right and south on the left when looking at the edge of the tile, and this is the same on each side :)
      Polarity is whatever you decide it is when making your first piece, you just pick a pole and call it north from there on :)
      For walls, it's exactly the same as in the original magnetic building system video, with the one addition of two magnets on the inner edge of the wall to line up with floor tiles (so again, 1/2" from the edge, 1/4" from the bottom, on the inside of the wall, with the north on the right and south on the left :)
      The only other addition is if you want balconies to attach to the outside of the walls, in which case you want those floor connection magnets on the outside too.
      Finally though, for the cottage walls where this isn't as possible, a 6mm and 3mm magnet can be placed in the tile at the bottom, but I show this in the balconies video, and you can add them easily whenever you want...
      Hope this helps! 😄 Let me know if you have any more questions

  • @Skydomer22
    @Skydomer22 Před 2 lety

    Where are the animal miniatures from?

  • @Mystero9
    @Mystero9 Před 3 lety +2

    Me: This can't get any better.
    RP Archive: Hold my gluegun!

  • @IamGruntonHGH
    @IamGruntonHGH Před 2 lety

    2:42 good excuse to have a coke nail.

  • @BrainSlugs83
    @BrainSlugs83 Před 3 lety

    Amateur question: why not just make a bunch of colored half-length plugs (or even trim bits) to hide the edge connectors?

  • @Ldyb1uiz
    @Ldyb1uiz Před rokem

    Just starting out here and call me dumb or whatever but why not put the magnets all the same way? I think this would be less confusing...or does that cause problems I don't know about?

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před rokem +1

      Because then they'll repel each other :) the floor's need to connect to walls AND each other, basically

  • @a1fastyellowkitten780
    @a1fastyellowkitten780 Před 3 lety +1

    *me who doesnt even rp*
    hmmm yes must watch how to make these

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      Doooo iiit :) it's surprisingly fun to just make and play with to make scenes for temporary display

  • @robot7759
    @robot7759 Před 2 lety

    So basically you where missing floor beams... 🤔

  • @Lonly82Wolf
    @Lonly82Wolf Před 3 lety

    Why not create modular pilars to sustain large uperfloors areas, we use it in real life.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Because it doesn't help with picking them up :) which is the main problem, unfortunately.

    • @Lonly82Wolf
      @Lonly82Wolf Před 3 lety +1

      @@RPArchiveOfficial Oh i get it, loved the balsa wood door frames they just look great :)

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety

      I know right? I like the balsa wood finish so much more than foam it's unreal.

  • @theoperator9474
    @theoperator9474 Před 4 měsíci

    "WE'RE NOT WORTHY !"

  • @AngriArtists
    @AngriArtists Před 3 lety +1

    so metric country... anywhere else in the world outside USA

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 3 lety +1

      There's a metric conversion chart in the description :)
      I use imperial for a range of reasons, the most important one being it is FAR easier to repeatedly half a measurement at a small scale. Try halving a cm. You get stuck once you reach 5mm on most people's rulers...

  • @BladeRunner21577
    @BladeRunner21577 Před 9 měsíci

    The real problem with a channel like this that has patrons that pay for it all, you then feel obligated to produce the videos so the money keeps rolling in.
    Ill bet that feeling hasnt got any better in the newer videos.

    • @RPArchiveOfficial
      @RPArchiveOfficial  Před 9 měsíci

      Actually it feels much better than relying on fickle ads and sponsors :)

    • @BladeRunner21577
      @BladeRunner21577 Před 9 měsíci

      @@RPArchiveOfficial yeah when I think about it I would rather owe something to actual fans of my work rather than some random company who is willing to pay for my hobby