Looking for craters

[Valkyrion]

GW used to do a moonscape, which fits the bill perfectly, and I've seen a few relatively inexpensive bits of 3d printing online, but they are very liney? layery? I'm not a perfectionist but it's enough to put me off - so any good (dare I say it) non GW products that fit the bill? 

 

[Grotsmasha]

In regards to 3D prints and layer lines, since craters are just dirt and debris, you could just use the 3D print for the shape an apply basing sands / textures over it, completely removing the issue.

 

Alternatively, are you into building them yourself? Here's a tutorial by Miniature Scenery

[Arkhanist]

3d printing can be casting quality if resin, or if it's done on a cheaper FDM (usually PLA plastic) there will be some layer lines; from very visible to barely depending upon the nozzle size. They are smothable using sanding or acetone for a bit of effort. It's a trade-off between quality and price, so look at the pics carefully. And as grotsmasha says, you can conceal a lot with a bit of added texture and/or good primer.

 

I've bought Tiny Worlds cast resin scenery in the past, they're good quality. They do have craters.

[Bung]

Why not die your own in the oldschool way with cardboard and woodglue?

 

You could easily do a whole table for the price of buying a handfull.

 

Yes, 3d printing is cool and the new kid but for cheap craters seems expensive.

[Kenzaburo]

Why not die your own in the oldschool way with cardboard and woodglue?

 

You could easily do a whole table for the price of buying a handfull.

 

Yes, 3d printing is cool and the new kid but for cheap craters seems expensive.

Cost itself is one thing, time constraints another. But I agree, craters are super easy to do. :)

[Leonaides]

Once upon a time the go-to option for craters was a foil pie-case. Small Mr kipling type ones for the small blast craters or destroyed vehicles like land speeders/attack bikes etc or step up to the 4 portion steak and ale job for an exploded land raider. Added bonus being, you also got a pie to eat while making your terrain!

[lhg033]

Way back in the day I made a load using sand mixed with PVA and a few small stones for variation. Sprayed then dry brushed they looked good and were virtually indestructible but they were pretty heavy (similar to the old metal dread iirc)

[The Spitehorde]

I've bought Tiny Worlds cast resin scenery in the past, they're good quality. They do have craters.

 

Been looking at those myself. What kind of dimensions are they?

[plastic_slug]

The Battlefield In A Box Craters are discontinued, but you can still find them around. I just bought a set for $29. Good fit for urban gothic setups. 

https://www.gf9.com/Default.aspx?tabid=348&art_id=4302

[firestorm40k]

You can still get Amera's vaccuum molded craters, towards the bottom of this page - http://www.amera.co.uk/search.php?query=Crater

 

I bought the Battlefield Crater Set, it's decent (though it probably needs to be put on it's own base to give it additional support).

[Arkaniss]

If you do make your own make sure you don't go overboard with how bumpy you make it - remember that models will need to balance on it! A perennial problem for crater terrain Whenever I set up a table and use craters I stand back and admire the theme and aesthetics of the battlefield I've created... and then curse myself whenever I have to move infantry through them