Do not use a water-based paint or glue on terrain bases. These paints shrink when drying and can warp the surface of the base.
Design the walls. You can just make the foam board wall pieces the same size if you want an intact structure, or you can design walls that are partially destroyed from being in a war zone. If you are new to crafting Warhammer terrain, designing ruins is a good way to start. Even if you mess it up you can work around it since the building is supposed to be destroyed anyway.
Hot glue will dry the fastest and allow you to keep working. Be sure to let the glue dry completely before painting so you don’t ruin your brushes by getting glue in them.
Visit model train shops. Many terrain objects, such as trees, can be found ready-made at a hobby shop. While many train modeling pieces will add a great touch to your Warhammer terrain, just be sure to select pieces that are durable enough for gaming purposes. Check out garage sales. They offer a cheap way to find lots of materials that can be incorporated into your Warhammer terrain. Take an old action figure, mount it on a tin cup, give it a little gray paint, and you have the beginning of a statue. The possibilities of what you can create are limited only by your imagination.
You will do this step before priming because you are just trying to create a layer of texture over the surface of your buildings. The color will not matter. You can buy paint that is already mixed with sand at craft and hobby stores. You can also make some on your own. Just add a small pinch of sand to start with. More sand can be added depending on your desired appearance.
