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Farmer Maggot’s Crops Done (For Real This Time)

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It took a lot longer than I hoped but I finally have what I need to play a new scenario in MESBG.  Unfortunately, I ran into more warping issues with the previously completed version of Maggot’s crop so I ended up pitching it.  Instead, I got some crops from my favorite MDF supplier, Charlie Foxtrot Models, and made two fields.  The first one I rushed a bit and did not make the crop lines as straight as I should have.  I also used flower tufts and clump foliage one the old one so not super exciting.  The second one I slowed down and tried to make it even higher quality.  I got some cabbage and lettuce from a model train company (JTT) and ended up adding some nice looking flowers for color too.  Probably not realistic crops but they’re playable and look nice and that is what I was going for.

Farmer Maggot's Crops Fields Terrain Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game The Shire Games Workshop

I then worked on hedges which you already know about from my previous guide and I was happy to see that the eight I made just about covers what I need.  The only issue I spotted is that some glue on the edges really shows up white.  Its hard to see in the picture above but it annoys me enough that I’m going to try and fix it this weekend.  Here are some more pictures of the better field of the two.

Farmer Maggot's Crops Fields Terrain Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game The Shire Games Workshop

Farmer Maggot's Crops Fields Terrain Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game The Shire Games Workshop

I will try to touch up the terrain quickly because I’m finally ready to get another game of MESBG in!  I’m excited to play the Maggot’s Farm scenario (its one I’ve been eyeing for a long time) and I think it will be pretty fun.  The board will look nice too.  I’m saving a full look at the board until the scenario to give you something to look forward to though you’ve pretty much seen each half of it in separate posts so it won’t be too shocking to see.  I’m also busy reading the new rulebook as well since this will be my first time using those.  I’m very impressed by the production quality and overall polish in the new rules.  I can see why so many people in the community no longer bother with the older versions of the rules.  I might end up doing the same thing myself.

What is less exciting is that GW officially closed indefinitely due to coronavirus.  I was planning on ordering from both GW and Forge World in the near future and now that is completely on hold.  Once I play this next scenario, I have some odds and ends minis I can work on for MESBG but not much and nothing that gets me closer to playing another scenario which is a bummer.  This is another good reason to have a backlog which I have failed to create for a couple of months now.  Lesson learned!  Is the quarantine affecting anyone else’s hobby?  I’m noticing that paint is starting to become harder to buy online here in the US and I fear in a couple of weeks, that people will be struggling to hobby unless they stocked up on what they needed.  These are strange times we’re living in but I’m glad to be saying safe and healthy and productive in terms of hobbying.

11 thoughts on “Farmer Maggot’s Crops Done (For Real This Time)”

  1. Sorry to hear about the increased warping, sometimes just need to admit defeat and start over. I have a box of bits from failed projects.

    I’m even having problems finding the craft paint I use for my Hirst blocks projects, it is interesting times.

    With GW and Forge World closed I’m finding my “need” list is getting quite lengthy and expensive 🙂

    Stay healthy.

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    1. I agree, Bret. I do think I learned from the first piece and (mostly) made the second and third better so that is one positive of having to trash the first one. I’m sorry to hear about the troubles you’re having. I’m waiting for that shoe to drop here (beyond the fact that I can’t get any new MESBG minis I want) and I run out of something I really need. I can only hope that GW opens for business again sooner than later! I hope you stay healthy in the meantime as well 🙂

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  3. Warping can be a pain. I have started putting everything onto EPVC as it can’t warp (unless it gets too warm I suppose). Loving the fields and crops. Luckily for me my GW list is on hold anyway whilst I paint up the Samurai and get all The terrain for that sorted first.

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    1. I’ve heard good things about EPVC and I definitely need to look into it more. Thanks for the kind words and I’m envious that you have a big project ahead of you that isn’t affected by the quarantine! The amount of samurai things you’ve been creating lately is really impressive!

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  4. Oh man, I’m sorry the old piece warped so much that it couldn’t be used. Bummer, bc it was so pretty. But as I’ve learned from ex girlfriends, pretty but warped is not very fun…

    But the two new fields came out looking great.
    Looking forward to seeing the table. It’s always cool when all the miniatures and terrain for a scenario are completed. 😀

    GW shutting down for a little while hasn’t really affected me as LOTR is kinda a side project. And luckily so far when I’ve needed some hobby supplies the people who I bought from where still open.

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    1. Haha, you are treasure trove of witticisms, my friend! It was demotivating for a day or two to pitch the first field but once I got back into the groove of making the fields, it wasn’t too bad. I am planning on getting a game in sometime this week since I’m excited to see it all on the table and hopefully take some really cool photos.

      I’m glad to hear GW isn’t limiting your hobby too much as well! If I was only only focused on MESBG, I’d really be hosed right now and probably not painting much, if at all so I suppose things could be worse.

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