Propz Gaming Aids: Crossing the River is the first gaming aid and accessory product from Arid Hills Productions. This product features a number of 3D paper models that can be constructed using standard paper to form the basis for any river-side encounter or scenario. The product comes as a single 19 page pdf file containing full instructions and high quality artwork. The presentation of the product is good - it even comes with a full set of bookmarks and a table of contents as well - and the artwork can be used to construct a quality scenario that can be used with 25 mm scale models, whether plastic or cast metal.
The pdf starts by providing a brief introduction to the product and its purpose, before providing details on the equipment required for constructing the models, the techniques that can be employed, and lastly detailing the conventions used in the product (for example, a dotted line is a folding line). For someone that's not overly familiar with crafting 3D models, this was a very welcome read and provided bits of insightful information that help ease over any construction frustrations. The product also features a number of small images of the finished constructions, showing one what can be done with the product and what the final model will eventually look like.
Crossing the River is a 3D model set that includes the followed features: grass textured river bank, water textured river, a riverbank, a stone bridge, a toll house or house that can be used for any other purpose beside a river, stepping stones, a jetty, and a small rowing boat complete with oars. Using these models its possible to construct a few different types of river banks, and even possible to mix and match. That adds a little more to the variety of the product and hence its utility. To aid in the playability and use of the product once it had been constructed, each of the models contain a one inch (25 mm) grid that can be used with miniatures for easy combat and movement calculation.
Each of the different models in the product comes with a full set of pictorial instructions followed by the high quality images required for printing. This organisation makes printing multiple copies of the same model a little easier, since the instructions and artwork for a particular model are lumped together. Instructions are clear and the images show a good representation of each step of the way. A good knife, cutting knife and some glue is all that's needed to create some nice looking 3D models from easy to follow and straightforward instructions, even for the model newbie.
This is a very good product for those interested in creating 3D models from paper or card, and the quality is of a good standard. The product should slot in easily with any other existing 3D paper terrain products out there. Easy to follow instructions, good presentation and advice, and overall a solid modelling product with good utility.<br><br>
<b>LIKED</b>: Easy instructions to follow, models that look good, and loads of helpful advice.<br><br><b>DISLIKED</b>: Nothing much, really. I look forward to seeing any other products that Arid Hills Productions bring out in the Propz series.<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Very Good<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Satisfied<br>
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