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Just found the perfect material for a game mat

By Boomer_J, 2013-01-12 16:43:47+00:00 in X-Wing

Posted at 2013-01-12 16:43:47+00:00

Just found the perfect material for a game mat. Two US GENERAL 18”x72” nonslip tool box drawer liners from HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS for 6$ each. I used Duct tape to tape the two together side by side on the back side and then cut to a 36”x48” size. Then I airbrushed a star field and it’s ready for a dog fight.

Posted at 2013-01-12 16:57:50+00:00

Posted at 2013-01-12 17:15:17+00:00

Very nice, and I bet the ships don't easily slide when bumped?

Posted at 2013-01-12 17:30:46+00:00

Thanks. It slips less than the mouse pad material that I considered using and a lot less than my previous cardboard mat. I’m thinking of sanding the bottom of my bases to rough them up for a better grip.

Posted at 2013-01-12 17:52:57+00:00

In case you were wondering you can right click on the image and open in new tab to see the whole picture.

Posted at 2013-01-14 10:13:17+00:00

Cool stuff! I beat if you really wanted to, you could touch up the seam, so it isn't as noticable?

Sanding it might give you a nice look and feel also.

Posted at 2013-01-14 12:15:33+00:00

Gaming mat issues solved? http://www.gf9.com/Default.aspx?tabid=227&art_id=3699