Nothing lifts an army off the table like great basing and terrain. AK Interactive's range of acrylic water gels and terrain pastes makes convincing groundwork surprisingly easy — no specialist resin or pouring required. Here's a quick primer.
Water gels for seas, rivers, and swamps
AK's water gels are thick acrylic mediums that build up into realistic water. Atlantic Blue comes pre-tinted for deep ocean scenes, Swamp Green for murky bogs and marshes, while clear Water Gel Effects takes any tint you add — perfect for puddles, streams, and custom water. Spread it with a palette knife and stipple the surface for movement and ripples.
Terrain pastes for snow and roads
For solid groundwork, Terrains Snow gives instant winter battlefields for Eastern Front, Bulge, or fantasy scenes, and Terrains Asphalt lays down convincing urban roads for modern and city-fighting tables. Both are textured pastes you simply brush or knife onto the base.
How to apply
Work in thin layers and let each cure before adding the next — thick single coats can crack or stay cloudy. Build water up gradually for depth, and use a clean brush tip to pull peaks and ripples while the gel is still wet. Add static grass, tufts, or debris at the edges to blend groundwork into your basing.
Get the range
Browse the full lineup of washes, effects, and textures in our AK Interactive collection, and round out your kit with brushes and basing materials from paint & hobby supplies.