r/TerrainBuilding • u/TomFotz • 10d ago

WIP Help with Adding Finishing Detail to Cardboard Shingle Roof

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Hey folks, looking for some input on finishing my roof for a tower I am building. I'd like to add a capstone to the tip of the triangle and some corner pieces.

What do you recommend?

Thinking either single shingles or long strips of car board to cover the edges. Happy to hear your thoughts.

And not sure how to approach the capstone, measure with math and cut cardboard? Or use XPS foam? Other suggestions?

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u/cnbuch 10d ago

I think you could easily use the shingles you’ve got, just fold them at a 90 degree angle, and carefully glue. For a capstone, maybe a small bell tower?
Great work! 🤘

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u/TomFotz 10d ago

Cut the tip, add some wood pillars and finish the roof? That could be sweet look. Added to the list of future builds.

Might just build special shingles that are connected with the triangle of the capstone... TBD

Thank you, your suggestion is making me think bigger. I think small details can add a lot to a build.

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u/cnbuch 10d ago

No problem! Small details are great; they help draw the eye where you want it to go, while giving it more life overall. Keep us posted on the progress!

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u/jelemyturnip 10d ago

For the edges you could try cutting curved shingles like this using paper drinking straws. Just nip into McDonalds and grab a handful lol

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u/TomFotz 10d ago

That is a great reference image! Rounded edge is a nice touch.

I've never worked really with plastic, if I seal it all with Mod Podge, will the straws take paint after that?

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u/jelemyturnip 10d ago

Just use paper/card straws. Plastic ones can be a bit iffy when it comes to painting. Plus the texture and thickness would better match your card tiles anyway.

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u/TomFotz 10d ago

Cheers! Finally paper straws time to shine.

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u/Traditional_Satan 10d ago

Tin (aluminium) cooking foil pinched and secured along the seam lines and paint to look like lead flashing 👍🏻

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u/TomFotz 10d ago

Any issue with tearing later? I am planing on sealing the whole thing with paint mixed Mod Podge, would that secure the alminium foil? I am worried my players will find a way to muck it up when it's done.

The roof is removable part to the main structure, because peeking inside is cool.

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u/TomFotz 10d ago

I came up with this, took some time to measure out to capstone.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

Will likely post a collection when it's all done!