I was sweating bullets when I made that in my attic in July of 2018. As much as I liked the tavern, I'd recommend this: ua-cam.com/video/yB8paZ6JEF0/v-deo.html
Dungeon Craft thanks for taking the time to reply! I’ve been going through this whole series and really enjoying the content. I’m looking to do some table top gaming with my daughters and I am learning so much about keeping the game fun, engaging, uncomplicated and moving along. 👍🏻
Wanted to say thanks for the video, it was very well made and very clear on the commentary. We the crafting community love to see how different peoples take on projects can be. I am grateful for your time and effort in making this video and yes the shingles are the worst. However, you have brought a new material and time-saving tip to the community. Keep on crafting.
Quick suggestion to make the roof a touch more medieval for those who care (no shade if you don't). Since slate doesn't bend like asphalt shingles, you can paint the ridge pieces to look like lead, copper (only if your world doesn't use copper currency obviously), or possibly clay. Or when you're tiling just have one side over-lap the butt of the other and if it sticks out a bit in the air, no worries, that happened in real life, they just made sure the prevailing wind was on the slant side rather than against the sticking out bit.
This is great, thanks for the design and walk through. A quick tip, when you cut the foam board, lower the handle more so you cut at a less steep angle and do it in 2 or 3 passes. You will get a cleaner cut that way.
very good video, just a couple of recommendations, I sincerely recommend investing in an airbrush, that way it would be easier for you to paint by saturation, that way the effects would be even more outstanding. and on the other hand I recommend you add a final wash that is dark brown, in order to add more dirt and wear from the environment to the external walls of the building, and finally if you want to go even a little further you can use chalk of dark and light brown colors to add gritty effects to the building, those medieval buildings the more worn they look they look more realistic
Lots of clever time/$ saving tips that otherwise have me shying away from these projects, thanks! I wanna build a small village (13 pieces) for a horror scenario, but I was weighing the production time versus play time for one or two nights, and it was woefully uneven! I think a steady production line using your ideas will help - plus a successful resolve check!
Thanks, Tommy. Before you start building, a few things to consider--if you make all the building at once, they'll look very similar. Better to make 1 or two a year and make each unique. Also, are the buildings really necessary? Or will they get in the way of the players seeing your models? Finally, do you want to use the interiors? If so, just make 12 dungeon tiles and have them represent the buildings. I've been down your road before and you are correct about production time. Just MHO. Happy crafting!
Great tutorial. As BMC pointed out, it seems I am also using the same alias for my 3D printing company, but I'll still send people to check out your videos for those who are interested in crafting. Cheers and hope to keep seeing you put out such awesome content.
One potential "upgrade" comes to mind. Attach the cardboard faces to wooden frames, and cut them into slightly smaller sections. Build the 1st floor walls with 2nd floor, and 2nd floor walls with roof as two different pieces, so you could lift the whole house off its base to reveal the 1st floor, lift the top part off to reveal the 2nd floor, or unstack it to reveal both floors at once... Bonus points if the roof can open up and reveal a tiny attic space... Drawbacks: (I.E. why this is ill advised even though I'm totally going to try this at some point) *Wood frame, even on The cheap, adds to the costs, time to craft, and weight of the build. *More pieces stacking and unstacking make the whole thing more liable to break or tear. *If we measure the pieces's lifespan in uses. The "upgraded version" probably has 90% fewer uses before wear and tear sets in and 50% fewer before it becomes completely unfit for purpose.(Could convert into a condemned building setpiece about half way through its lifespan though) *In your version the chimney will last forever... In my version the chimney would definitely be the first part to break. TL;DR Maybe I'd be better off just building and dollhouse than converting your tavern design into one, but what is practical, really?
I have to wonder if the EVA foam would have worked for the cornerstones better than the greenstuff. Just cut and stick. I have used it for crafts for my kids. Over time the adhesive starts to release. A good coat of the Modge Podge should help keep it from happening.
Instead of cutting each shingle individually, have you tried leaving it as the long strip then cutting half way through making it appear as an individual shingle, then when putting on shifting each strip to offset the shingle row?
Yes! It's WAY faster but makes the roof look too uniform. The individual shingles look crooked and more realistic. Thanks for replying! If I could film this video again, I'd mention this!
It turns out that Dollar Tree foamcore's paper isn't glued on poorly-they actually had a batch a couple years ago where the glue held on pretty tight and they apologized for it. They intend the paper to be removable for the sake of crafting, because we're not the only ones who use it that way. It's a feature! Sure you can leave it on for posters and signs, but you can also peel it right off for foam crafts. And at at $25 a box of the stuff, it's a bargain for how much time it saves. I don't know where to get it besides Dollar Tree, sadly. But you can order it for UPS delivery for a fee.
@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 I use lollypop sticks ( think you call em popsickle sticks?) for timbers and coffee stirrers for tiles I use all the ends to get the round ended tiles. the really thin stirrers are best for this as they are easy to cut. it's still a pain to do but they look great when it's finished. for stained glass windows I use coloured chocolate wrapper from the quality street brand of chocolates they are made from an incredibly thin coloured cellophane which is quite robust.
question. As you mentioned in your video...your opening sequence for your videos are amazing. Do you also make minis...specifically monsters? Because some of your minis look handmade which I love. IF so...a tutorial please. ty
Yes, on occasion. The pink thing in the intro was made with hot glue and a bunch of extra Games Workshop heads and arms. I would definitely make a tutorial, but I'm out of limbs. Unfortunately, GW has discontinued its Warhammer line and replaced it with Age of Sigmar, so the old minis are tough to find. However, I'll scour the booths at GenCon this month and try to find some. Stay tuned.
Has anyone ever tired adding texture to the adhesive foam pieces? Rolling it with tin foil or using a wire brush on the whole sheet before cutting it up?
Both you and Black Magic Craft use the same door handles but don't say exactly what it is, I have searched and searched Michael's and Hobby Lobby, shown the workers pics of the said bead, but still cannot find one that is like that :( anyone know the exact name of package for the door pulls/knocker?
Everyone makes the tavern too small. 30 * 30 for the main "common room" should be a minimum. Then add 15 X 30 kitchen, then stairway, any other ground floor rooms... then 15X15 or 15X20 private rooms or a 3030 bunk room (or a mix of bunk room(s) and private rooms. the main floor can easily have a 15 ft ceiling instead of 10 ft... I lived in a house built in the mid 1800's and the rooms (few) were LARGE with high ceilings. Originally a 2 room plus loft, later the original kitchen was divided into a kitchen and dining and the loft converted in to 3 upstairs rooms. Only servant's buildings were small (about 12 X 12 for a family of 4 to 6), packed in like sardines in one common room, no furniture and a crude fireplace. high rafters and the smoke went up through the thatch, no chimney. Sleep in the thatch covered floor.
You complained that cutting strips of cardboard shingles would be a hassle. I see your method of making shingles more time consuming and a hassle. It would be much simpler to cut the strips of cardboard or cardstock and then there are certain fabric scissors that cut certain textures like jagged teeth or a scallop pattern. And the company that makes these texture fabric scissors is WISS or Fiskars, or those children craft scissors. And I use a set to cut my card stock to makes my shingles which takes less time than you did cutting all that foam then taking all that time adhering your tiles. to the roof. And it doesnt take an hour of my time to make my shingles roofs, I make them in less time and could be something else with rest of my time that it took you to either painting or doing more detail work in that hour time
REALLY?!? You teach English and you're using "a dark and stormy night"? Actually, I know you're using the cliche with a deliberately heavy hand. Good job Professor, I actually did Lol. Also, great build - looks really waddle and daub-ish.
I'm watching the entire series of videos again and this is one of the most effective terrain build one. Thanks prof.
How could you tell Prof. Dungeon Master was proud of his craftsmanship?
He was beaming.
I was sweating bullets when I made that in my attic in July of 2018. As much as I liked the tavern, I'd recommend this: ua-cam.com/video/yB8paZ6JEF0/v-deo.html
Dungeon Craft thanks for taking the time to reply! I’ve been going through this whole series and really enjoying the content. I’m looking to do some table top gaming with my daughters and I am learning so much about keeping the game fun, engaging, uncomplicated and moving along. 👍🏻
Wanted to say thanks for the video, it was very well made and very clear on the commentary. We the crafting community love to see how different peoples take on projects can be. I am grateful for your time and effort in making this video and yes the shingles are the worst. However, you have brought a new material and time-saving tip to the community. Keep on crafting.
Thanks, Lefty. Glad you're pleased. I worked for three days straight on this video. Please share it with anyone you know in the crafting community!
That's easily the best looking roof on any of your buildings. So glad that you have yet another building to use for street scenes in your videos.
Quick suggestion to make the roof a touch more medieval for those who care (no shade if you don't).
Since slate doesn't bend like asphalt shingles, you can paint the ridge pieces to look like lead, copper (only if your world doesn't use copper currency obviously), or possibly clay. Or when you're tiling just have one side over-lap the butt of the other and if it sticks out a bit in the air, no worries, that happened in real life, they just made sure the prevailing wind was on the slant side rather than against the sticking out bit.
Bravo ! This is a winner combination for a fast and beautiful work. Thanks for your hard work, proffesor.
This is great, thanks for the design and walk through. A quick tip, when you cut the foam board, lower the handle more so you cut at a less steep angle and do it in 2 or 3 passes. You will get a cleaner cut that way.
Thanks for the tip and for watching!
very good video, just a couple of recommendations, I sincerely recommend investing in an airbrush, that way it would be easier for you to paint by saturation, that way the effects would be even more outstanding.
and on the other hand I recommend you add a final wash that is dark brown, in order to add more dirt and wear from the environment to the external walls of the building, and finally if you want to go even a little further you can use chalk of dark and light brown colors to add gritty effects to the building, those medieval buildings the more worn they look they look more realistic
This is so damn incredible. I seriously love your channel more and more every time I watch a video.
Found this video mesmerizing! Thanks for the great content, Professor.
This is such an underrated tutorial and so so much quicker!! I love this, thank you for putting your work out here
Just heard about your channel today. Definitely not disappointed.
Thanks, Richard. Glad the word is spreading. This video was especially difficult and time-consuming to produce. Glad you found it helpful.
See, it's this kind of stuff that inspires me to continue sticking to my guns with this hobby after years of love-hate dedication.
Thanks Daniel. It means a lot. I sweated blood over this video.
Dude u are gonna blow up soon! Ur vids are so professional, and practical. I'm currently building this thank u sir.
Next investment : 1080p camera so we can better see the awesome details of your stuff!
I liked this build, very informative, lots of listed details, the windows I like those alit to, the sticky fiam, way cool. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! That video took a LONG time to make in a sweltering attic in July and doesn't have as many views as I was hoping.
Lots of clever time/$ saving tips that otherwise have me shying away from these projects, thanks! I wanna build a small village (13 pieces) for a horror scenario, but I was weighing the production time versus play time for one or two nights, and it was woefully uneven! I think a steady production line using your ideas will help - plus a successful resolve check!
Thanks, Tommy. Before you start building, a few things to consider--if you make all the building at once, they'll look very similar. Better to make 1 or two a year and make each unique. Also, are the buildings really necessary? Or will they get in the way of the players seeing your models? Finally, do you want to use the interiors? If so, just make 12 dungeon tiles and have them represent the buildings. I've been down your road before and you are correct about production time. Just MHO. Happy crafting!
Have you thought about 3d papercut models? You can build them really fast!
A D20 coffee mug sitting atop a Dungeon Crawl Classics book gets you a sub, good sir! Seriously though, great vids.
Thanks. I think this is my favorite crafting video.
Great tutorial. As BMC pointed out, it seems I am also using the same alias for my 3D printing company, but I'll still send people to check out your videos for those who are interested in crafting. Cheers and hope to keep seeing you put out such awesome content.
One potential "upgrade" comes to mind. Attach the cardboard faces to wooden frames, and cut them into slightly smaller sections. Build the 1st floor walls with 2nd floor, and 2nd floor walls with roof as two different pieces, so you could lift the whole house off its base to reveal the 1st floor, lift the top part off to reveal the 2nd floor, or unstack it to reveal both floors at once... Bonus points if the roof can open up and reveal a tiny attic space...
Drawbacks: (I.E. why this is ill advised even though I'm totally going to try this at some point)
*Wood frame, even on The cheap, adds to the costs, time to craft, and weight of the build.
*More pieces stacking and unstacking make the whole thing more liable to break or tear.
*If we measure the pieces's lifespan in uses. The "upgraded version" probably has 90% fewer uses before wear and tear sets in and 50% fewer before it becomes completely unfit for purpose.(Could convert into a condemned building setpiece about half way through its lifespan though)
*In your version the chimney will last forever... In my version the chimney would definitely be the first part to break.
TL;DR Maybe I'd be better off just building and dollhouse than converting your tavern design into one, but what is practical, really?
I've just got into D&D and watch some of your videos and they have helped so much thank you :)
You're welcome. Please watch more!
Huge thank you, my group will love this
This is a wonderful tutorial, the finished inn looks amazing!
Thanks, Chris. I'd love to see it. Post it on the DungeonCraft Facebook group!
Thanks for the tutorial. I use your setup to build a 1:12 scale tavern for my 1:12 figures.
this is amazing. It deserves more views and likes.
Mortar line. I feel like I'm going to lose my mind. You just keep on pushing my love, over the mortar line.
I just had gall bladder surgery. That had me laughing out loud and now I'm in pain. Well done.
I apologize! I think? Do you have an email or social media like G+? How do we contact you?
You don't need to apologize. That was the best laugh I had all week!
The Professor is back with another masterclass!
Great video! I like the idea for the roof tiles in particular!
This looks really good! Well done!
Awesome build , supposed to rain the next few days looks like l have a project, thank you.
I absolutely cannot wait to give this a try.
Nice project!
This is my next project. I just finished the floor tile and I'll begin the building later this weekend.
great tutorial! and man oh man, do I hate making shingles! your method is excellent, I'll try it out for sure!
These shingles are my legacy. It was so easy I ended up making a ton of extra shingles.
This was just outstanding!
BEAU-TI-FUL !! I love it !!
I have to wonder if the EVA foam would have worked for the cornerstones better than the greenstuff. Just cut and stick. I have used it for crafts for my kids. Over time the adhesive starts to release. A good coat of the Modge Podge should help keep it from happening.
Absolutely. If I had thought of that, I would have done it that way. Very keen observation.
You forgot the most important part. The hanging sign at the door!
Loved it, can't wait to make my own!
Fantastic tutorial. Going to give this a go!
Dude I'm so gonna use that roofing technique! Thanks for sharing!
I'll be sure to credit you for the inspiration if I end up doing it! :P
It was my pleasure. It's made my crafting a whole lot easier and faster. So I'll be doing another building soon. Suggestions?
Couldn't find foam with am adhesive back but I did find felt with it. Will tell if it works after the BMC black wash.
I rushed out to Michaels to get fixtures for my doors, awesome idea
Instead of cutting each shingle individually, have you tried leaving it as the long strip then cutting half way through making it appear as an individual shingle, then when putting on shifting each strip to offset the shingle row?
Yes! It's WAY faster but makes the roof look too uniform. The individual shingles look crooked and more realistic. Thanks for replying! If I could film this video again, I'd mention this!
Ever thought of separating the two floors, using foam core for the 2nd floor and give support with stirstix?
crafting is so cathartic
This one is really good, well done!
Every summer you should make at least one slightly different looking building.
Possible. I was thinking the same thing. Maybe the first video of the summer will be a building.
Tip using egg carton instead of cereal box, it has texture already on it.
It turns out that Dollar Tree foamcore's paper isn't glued on poorly-they actually had a batch a couple years ago where the glue held on pretty tight and they apologized for it. They intend the paper to be removable for the sake of crafting, because we're not the only ones who use it that way. It's a feature! Sure you can leave it on for posters and signs, but you can also peel it right off for foam crafts. And at at $25 a box of the stuff, it's a bargain for how much time it saves. I don't know where to get it besides Dollar Tree, sadly. But you can order it for UPS delivery for a fee.
1" by 1" is about 25mm which scales to 5', so your windows are 5'x5' HUGE. But if they were to scale say 10mm x 10mm they would not look right
Great tip rather than using cereal box for tembering use coffee stirs from your local coffee shop
Hmmmmm.....gotta look into that!
Like you I happen to have quite a lot of experience...
@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 I use lollypop sticks ( think you call em popsickle sticks?) for timbers and coffee stirrers for tiles I use all the ends to get the round ended tiles. the really thin stirrers are best for this as they are easy to cut. it's still a pain to do but they look great when it's finished. for stained glass windows I use coloured chocolate wrapper from the quality street brand of chocolates they are made from an incredibly thin coloured cellophane which is quite robust.
@@andrewtate4897 A great tip. Thanks!
Thanks for the tutorial
question. As you mentioned in your video...your opening sequence for your videos are amazing. Do you also make minis...specifically monsters? Because some of your minis look handmade which I love. IF so...a tutorial please. ty
Yes, on occasion. The pink thing in the intro was made with hot glue and a bunch of extra Games Workshop heads and arms. I would definitely make a tutorial, but I'm out of limbs. Unfortunately, GW has discontinued its Warhammer line and replaced it with Age of Sigmar, so the old minis are tough to find. However, I'll scour the booths at GenCon this month and try to find some. Stay tuned.
Next question, have you tried painting everything before construction?
So many project ideas...stop me from watching all these, haha.
Great video!
Good stuff
Thanks! I’m no Black Magic Craft but I thought this video was useful.
Has anyone ever tired adding texture to the adhesive foam pieces? Rolling it with tin foil or using a wire brush on the whole sheet before cutting it up?
I did. My measuring skills are too poor for that. I always end up with wasted material. However, that's because I'm an idiot.
Both you and Black Magic Craft use the same door handles but don't say exactly what it is, I have searched and searched Michael's and Hobby Lobby, shown the workers pics of the said bead, but still cannot find one that is like that :( anyone know the exact name of package for the door pulls/knocker?
I'll look the next time I'm in Michael's. I'm off this week so I should be able to get there. Stay tuned!
i hope you find them :)
@@tinaprice4948 I did! Thanks for reminding--went last Friday and snapped a picture so I'd remember. They are 6mm Jump Rings.
@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 what is the little bead at the top part?
@@tinaprice4948 Dunno. I couldn't find the exact same one. Will keep checking.
Awesomeness
Some of us are finding it difficult to find those little rings, can you post the name of the product?
Yo just now you got my sub
Everyone makes the tavern too small.
30 * 30 for the main "common room" should be a minimum. Then add 15 X 30 kitchen, then stairway, any other ground floor rooms... then 15X15 or 15X20 private rooms or a 3030 bunk room (or a mix of bunk room(s) and private rooms.
the main floor can easily have a 15 ft ceiling instead of 10 ft...
I lived in a house built in the mid 1800's and the rooms (few) were LARGE with high ceilings. Originally a 2 room plus loft, later the original kitchen was divided into a kitchen and dining and the loft converted in to 3 upstairs rooms.
Only servant's buildings were small (about 12 X 12 for a family of 4 to 6), packed in like sardines in one common room, no furniture and a crude fireplace. high rafters and the smoke went up through the thatch, no chimney. Sleep in the thatch covered floor.
You built more of a prosperous merchant in a small town's home than an inn or tavern.
I miss the +1 tweed jacket of insight...*sigh*...
It's July! The tweed will return in the fall.
Nice!
You complained that cutting strips of cardboard shingles would be a hassle. I see your method of making shingles more time consuming and a hassle. It would be much simpler to cut the strips of cardboard or cardstock and then there are certain fabric scissors that cut certain textures like jagged teeth or a scallop pattern. And the company that makes these texture fabric scissors is WISS or Fiskars, or those children craft scissors. And I use a set to cut my card stock to makes my shingles which takes less time than you did cutting all that foam then taking all that time adhering your tiles. to the roof. And it doesnt take an hour of my time to make my shingles roofs, I make them in less time and could be something else with rest of my time that it took you to either painting or doing more detail work in that hour time
Do you have a patreon page?
REALLY?!? You teach English and you're using "a dark and stormy night"?
Actually, I know you're using the cliche with a deliberately heavy hand.
Good job Professor, I actually did Lol.
Also, great build - looks really waddle and daub-ish.
I have been doing this all wrong
it cost $6 to make the tavern and $4.5 was the green stuff
… You're obviously NOT a 'Roofer.' - But the rest was fun.