What\'s the best way to build a hill?

[lizcam]

The new ebay comp theme is Concerning Hobbits. I need to build a heavily fortified Hobbit Hole and figure I\'ll start by building a hill and then cut away what I don\'t need. But I\'ve never built a hill before. How do I go about it?

 

[PegaZus]

First, get a shovel.

Second, dig a hole.

Third, take former contents of hole, make hill.

Sorry, I had to.

Okay, so some real advice. Foam insulation from HD or Lowes. Cut it into the rough shapes of the layers of the hill (sort of a topographical map). Then shape the layers smoothly into a hill. Apply sealer, texture, then paint.

 

[lizcam]

that sounds to easy.

 

[Theomar Pius]

For what you are looking to do, I wouldn\'t mess around with paper machet or wire and plaster. Start with a solid block of foam, and then either sand or carve off what you don\'t need until you get a pleasing shape. If one piece of foam isn\'t big enough, glue a few together, they should crave just the same. Be sure to fill in the gaps between sheets. Chimneys make any terrain piece a bit cooler.

Here also is an article on how to make hobbit holes specifically, although I\'d suggest modifying it to suit your own styles.
http://uk.games-workshop.com/hobbits/hobbit-holes/1/

 

[DaN]

If you\'re gonna use polystyrene or similar I recommend a wire cutter - just be sure to use in a ventilated area.

 

[freakinacage]

id use extruded polystyrene. you can sand it and everything

 

[Logan]

Liz,

This is one of the best I\'ve seen as a true representation of Bag End. Might not be briliiant for \'pure\' hills but sure there\'ll be elements here you can fiddle about with


http://www.one-ring.co.uk/phpBB2/kb.php?mode=article&k=198

 

[lizcam]

Wow! Thanks for the link guys. I have my idea and tecnique forming in my brain now. this should be fun!

 

[flamingdog]

That guy\'s writing style is intolerable. Or should I say \'The passive voice was unable to be tolerated.\'