There's a place on the tabletop for mundane terrain - street lamps, public transportation stops, cargo containers, etc. Not everything has to be an example of exotic technology or arcane processes. And there has to be someplace to put the trash.
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| So that's where Lin (portrayed by Rosie) found those grenades. |
These are Warsenal's Garage Dumpsters. They are sold two to a pack. Most of the pieces are MDF except for the acrylic rod that works with the lids as a hinge. There are plastic and resin pieces available at comparable prices, but lids that open and the durability of MDF appealed to me.
Preparation
I would recommend running a blade around the parts before punching them out of the MDF sheets. A couple parts refused to separate cleanly and needed some fixing up.
Assembly
There are no assembly instructions packaged with this product. The product page includes a link to a YouTube video, but there are no printable instructions. I recommend that anyone putting one of these together for the first time watch the entire video while dry fitting the parts to see how they fit together.
I used Tacky Glue, but any wood or PVA glue should provide a solid bond. Some of the parts need convincing to fit together and super glue may bond too quickly.
On the topic of convincing the parts to fit, I had some issues with the first one I built. The lids don't close all the way since they aren't aligned properly. That's not a problem with the product, but with me not making sure that everything was lined up before the glue dried. I exercised more care with the second one and it seems fine. The lid issue isn't a huge problem - there are plenty of these things with damaged lids and hinges out in the real world.
Paint Scheme
I was going for a worn, but not decaying appearance. Dust and grime, but not much rust. Green seems to be the default color for dumpsters around here. The lids on these things are often plastic and tend to discolor in the sun, so I took that into account.
Spray Paint - First Coat
Krylon Fusion All-In-One Matte Black. This is a paint and prime product. It doesn't have the coverage or finish of Krylon Camouflage Ultra-Flat Black. Unfortunately, I ran out of that stuff and haven't been able to restock.
Spray Paint - Second Coat
Krylon Camouflage Ultra-Flat Brown. I sprayed this at an angle for a zenithal effect.
Spray Paint - Third Coat
I removed the lids and painted the dumpster bodies with Krylon Camouflage Ultra-Flat Olive. Again, this was sprayed to leave some of the previous coats showing in the recesses for a shadowing/weathering effect.
Wash Coats
I reassembled the pieces and hit them with two coats of washes - black and brown. This resulted in a couple of nicely weathered pieces, but they turned out way too dark.
Dry Brush - First Layer
FolkArt 527 Forest Moss. This is a light olive color. I applied it heavily on the edges and flat surfaces of the dumpster bodies while leaving the weathering intact.
Dry Brush - Second Layer
FolkArt 480 Titanium White. A very light gray. Hitting the edges resulted in a dusty appearance that is not out of place here. I've seen enough dumpsters on enough construction sites to know that these things get coated in a layer of light colored grime.
The interior is just large enough to fit a miniature on a 25mm base. Note that a base that is not exactly 25mm may not work - I tried a couple that are just a little larger and they are a tight squeeze. There might be enough room for a couple of miniatures on 25mm bases, depending on the poses and weapons, but I couldn't find a pair that worked. A 30mm or 35mm base is right out. Of course, the interiors could be filled with setting-appropriate trash or the lids could just be left closed.
I like these pieces. The assembly was a little fiddly, but putting them together and painting them was a fun project to spread over a few weeknights. Their appearance fits in a modern, cyberpunk, or near future setting.
On the topic of convincing the parts to fit, I had some issues with the first one I built. The lids don't close all the way since they aren't aligned properly. That's not a problem with the product, but with me not making sure that everything was lined up before the glue dried. I exercised more care with the second one and it seems fine. The lid issue isn't a huge problem - there are plenty of these things with damaged lids and hinges out in the real world.
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| Warsenal including a thank you card with every order is a nice touch. |
Paint Scheme
I was going for a worn, but not decaying appearance. Dust and grime, but not much rust. Green seems to be the default color for dumpsters around here. The lids on these things are often plastic and tend to discolor in the sun, so I took that into account.
Spray Paint - First Coat
Krylon Fusion All-In-One Matte Black. This is a paint and prime product. It doesn't have the coverage or finish of Krylon Camouflage Ultra-Flat Black. Unfortunately, I ran out of that stuff and haven't been able to restock.
Spray Paint - Second Coat
Krylon Camouflage Ultra-Flat Brown. I sprayed this at an angle for a zenithal effect.
Spray Paint - Third Coat
I removed the lids and painted the dumpster bodies with Krylon Camouflage Ultra-Flat Olive. Again, this was sprayed to leave some of the previous coats showing in the recesses for a shadowing/weathering effect.
Wash Coats
I reassembled the pieces and hit them with two coats of washes - black and brown. This resulted in a couple of nicely weathered pieces, but they turned out way too dark.
Dry Brush - First Layer
FolkArt 527 Forest Moss. This is a light olive color. I applied it heavily on the edges and flat surfaces of the dumpster bodies while leaving the weathering intact.
Dry Brush - Second Layer
FolkArt 480 Titanium White. A very light gray. Hitting the edges resulted in a dusty appearance that is not out of place here. I've seen enough dumpsters on enough construction sites to know that these things get coated in a layer of light colored grime.
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| A representation of the years 2020 and 2021. |
The interior is just large enough to fit a miniature on a 25mm base. Note that a base that is not exactly 25mm may not work - I tried a couple that are just a little larger and they are a tight squeeze. There might be enough room for a couple of miniatures on 25mm bases, depending on the poses and weapons, but I couldn't find a pair that worked. A 30mm or 35mm base is right out. Of course, the interiors could be filled with setting-appropriate trash or the lids could just be left closed.
I like these pieces. The assembly was a little fiddly, but putting them together and painting them was a fun project to spread over a few weeknights. Their appearance fits in a modern, cyberpunk, or near future setting.
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