Review - Augusta Abandoned Station

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I recently picked up this Warcradle MDF terrain kit from Wayland Games, and after getting it assembled and on the table, I wanted to share some thoughts for anyone considering adding it to their modern or industrial skirmish setups.

What’s in the Box?

The kit includes a surprisingly generous amount of scenery:

  • 1× Building
  • 1× Shelter
  • 6× Fences
  • 2× Trolleys and Crates
  • 1× Bench
  • 10× Train Tracks

Although marketed as suitable for 28mm - 35mm skirmish games set in modern or industrial environments, the proportions suggest it's better suited to the 35mm end of that range - particularly when looking at elements like door height and trolley scale.

What I Liked

💷 Great Value

Everything shown in the photos came to just £27 including postage, which is excellent considering the volume of scenery you get.



🎨 Pre‑painted (Mostly)

The kit arrives pre-painted - more of a basecoat than a finished job, but it gives you a solid head start. If you enjoy detailing or weathering, there’s plenty of scope to add character (like adding Ivy to the fences).



What I Didn’t Like

🔪 Fragile Cuts

A warning on the pack reads:

“Pushing parts out by hand may cause damage. Parts may need careful removal from the MDF boards with a scalpel…”

They weren’t joking. Even with brand‑new scalpels, several fence pieces broke during removal due to the thin, delicate nature of the MDF.

⚙️ Inconsistent Laser Cutting

Compared to other MDF kits, this one feels a little rough‑and‑ready. Many parts weren’t fully cut through, which led to the breakages mentioned above and generally slowed down assembly.

📄 No Printed Instructions

To keep costs down, the instructions must be downloaded separately. Not a deal-breaker, but something to be aware of if you expect everything in the box.

Final Thoughts

For the price, the kit delivers a large amount of usable terrain, and once assembled it looks great on the table - especially for industrial or near‑future skirmish games. However, the fragile cuts and incomplete laser work mean you’ll want patience, a sharp scalpel, and possibly some PVA for repairs.

If you're after affordable terrain and don’t mind a bit of extra cleanup, this could still be a solid addition to your scenery collection.


Location: Southampton, UK

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