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Author Topic: A piece of cheap cactus terrain  (Read 4097 times)

Offline princeman

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A piece of cheap cactus terrain
« on: August 30, 2019, 09:28:42 PM »
Today I put together a piece of terrain for my western games. Last week I found some artificial plants on clearance at Michael's for 80% off. Materials used - bottom of a pot topper (Michael's $5), 2 plastic cactus plants (Michael's $1 each), an old CD (free). Tools were a hot glue gun, wire cutters, duct tape and my Dremel.
« Last Edit: September 09, 2019, 12:04:54 AM by princeman »
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Offline zippyfusenet

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2019, 02:50:57 AM »
Nice piece. I've been crafting from found materials myself lately. Yours is better.

She will love them when she sees them,
They will lose her if they follow,
And she only means to please them,
And her heart is full and hollow
Like a cactus tree,
And she's so busy being free.

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Offline FifteensAway

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2019, 02:32:52 PM »
As a stand alone, looks good.  Next to figures, looks kind of huge.  But if you are happy, that works.  Yes, there were huge cacti, the saguaro in particular.  I just don't think they looked quite like that.  Of course, I have a few over-scale cacti I expect to use in my games so who am I to talk!  :D

Offline princeman

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2019, 07:42:51 PM »
Thanks guys. As for the size I am working on the #2 piece by cutting them down to a more believable height.
Greg

Offline FierceKitty

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2019, 02:11:25 AM »
Cowboys on Mars!
« Last Edit: September 01, 2019, 11:22:47 AM by FierceKitty »
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Offline princeman

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain plus part 2
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2019, 01:00:41 AM »
Here is my second piece.

Offline Elbows

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2019, 06:56:10 PM »
As someone who worked in the Sonoran desert, they don't look particularly accurate, but they look completely fine for Old West gaming, and even the first one is fine size-wise (the design is obviously off, but the size is completely fine).  Well within the confines of usefulness :D

A lot of Old West tables actually lack heavily in the greenery department, so I'm glad to see some pop up.
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Offline FifteensAway

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2019, 09:17:35 PM »
Round two is a vast improvement - especially in the height department in my opinion.  Yes, cacti could get quite tall but that first piece defies a certain believability whereas the second piece works great.  Good job.  Now you just need a score and two more.

Offline princeman

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2019, 12:01:32 AM »
Thanks for the comments! I am much happier with the second one too. I will probably rework the first one. Have enough material to make about 4 more pieces for a total of six.
Greg

Offline FifteensAway

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2019, 05:52:58 AM »
You Tonto, me chuckle.  Please to check the spelling in the title of this thread.   lol lol lol

Offline princeman

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Re: A piece of cheap cactus terrain
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2019, 11:13:07 PM »
Damn, my keyboard has a key or two that stick and if I do not spell check and review spacing this happens. Anyone know how to correct this in the title?
Elbows - how could I improve the composition?
Thanks,
Greg
« Last Edit: September 09, 2019, 12:03:15 AM by princeman »

Offline FifteensAway

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2019, 02:09:27 AM »
Princeman, just use the modify button and I think that will allow you to change the title.  No worries, happens not only to the best of us but the rest of us, too.

Offline princeman

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Re: A piece of cheap catus terrain
« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2019, 12:03:45 AM »
Thanks FifteensAway

Offline Panama

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Re: A piece of cheap cactus terrain
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2019, 08:41:35 AM »
Very nice :)

Offline halmwan

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Re: A piece of cheap cactus terrain
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2019, 09:13:48 PM »
Hi Greg - I think your terrain piece looks great! Good work, my old friend! Hal
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