More trees! More trees!

I decided the boards were still too bare, so I ordered another 200 trees in a lighter color, which I hope makes the boards look a bit better. I think I like it. They are more yellow, but the two colors seem to blend together.


I know I am amazed they can make these trees so cheaply. I also added some dead trees using a super secret process which I shall reveal at a later time.

Here are some new pictures:

First Ogre Miniatures Game on the New Terrain Boards

Jonathan and I decided to set up a quick game to see how things look on the new boards.

This is the view from the Combine end of the board. (Ooh, look at all the laser towers!)

This is the view from the Pan European end of the board.

Another shot from the Combine Command Post POV.

 And finally a shot from behind the Pan European lines.

Trees for the Ogre Terrain Boards

Well I decided I didn't like the terrain boards as bare as they were. They definitely looked like a battle had occurred, but just looked too empty. I needed something to break up the monotony of the desert. So, I added some patches of grass and trees, and I really like the way they look now. The trees will make them harder to store and transport, but I'll work that out.

A shot of the first few trees being installed.

I got these trees on eBay, very cheap, about $20 for 400 of them. China of course! (Free shipping)

Hmm, looks like a golf course...

Well, a golf course with radioactive sand traps, anyway.

Fully populated with trees!

And a shot from the other end.

OK, these trees are a little too alike in color, guess I'll order some more in a lighter shade...

I do think it looks pretty good though, poke a hole in the foam, dip the tree trunk in white glue, insert!

Close-up, I think these trees look very realistic, twisted wire, flock, and brown paint on the trunks.

A shot from a lower elevation. The glue dries clear and you cannot tell it is there.

I'll take some more pictures during our next Ogre Miniatures battle!!