Malaysian Jungle

[matakishi]

Quick little project to round off the summer break.
Didn't actually do much, just stuck bits together, but that's kind of it for making jungle bases isn't it



More pics and an explanation here:
http://www.matakishi.com/jungle.htm

My next jungle is going to be African and I'll be making that from raw materials so it'll be more of a 'how to' but that's for another time...

[Auton]

Excellent work! 

[mrborges]

Can I borrow that for some Fantastic Worlds games?


I've been a fan of your stuff for a while.  You never cease to make the simple look simply amazing.
Welld done!

[Bugsda]

I've been a fan of your stuff for a while.  You never cease to make the simple look simply amazing.
Welld done!

Well said 

[Malamute]

Very nice, looks very effctive and very dense, just right for the VC to hide in.

[Commander Vyper]

Let's have a link to the aquarium vendor in the states then? He/she may well do another 'never to be repeated' offer?

And what's this basetex stuff then do tell?

[matakishi]

I ordered the aquarium plants in October 2005, thanks to Paypal records I got in touch with the vendor today and she sent me a new catalogue

I will be ordering more of the 2 types I used the most (used up in fact) they were $1.69 for a 5"x5" tray before (roughly 100 plants) but I don't have any prices yet. I will update the write up on my site when I get some definite information.

edit: Basetex is a pre formulated basing medium made by Colour Party and available from Irregular Miniatures. It comes in little pots if you want to try it, takes a little practice to get the best results but I have been using it for 15 years or so. The little pots tend to dry up so I buy 1 litre tubs which don't.

Here's a step-by-step with some unusually runny Basetex, it's more of a paste normally:
http://www.matakishi.com/basingsomalis.htm

[TMcNulty]

Great stuff, I also enjoy your web site.

[Navy Colt]

amazing work! 

[Commander Vyper]

I ordered the aquarium plants in October 2005, thanks to Paypal records I got in touch with the vendor today and she sent me a new catalogue

I will be ordering more of the 2 types I used the most (used up in fact) they were $1.69 for a 5"x5" tray before (roughly 100 plants) but I don't have any prices yet. I will update the write up on my site when I get some definite information.

edit: Basetex is a pre formulated basing medium made by Colour Party and available from Irregular Miniatures. It comes in little pots if you want to try it, takes a little practice to get the best results but I have been using it for 15 years or so. The little pots tend to dry up so I buy 1 litre tubs which don't.

Here's a step-by-step with some unusually runny Basetex, it's more of a paste normally:
http://www.matakishi.com/basingsomalis.htm

Good stuff care to name the aquarium plant supplier?

[Helen]

Great work Paul an I love the scenics.

Would work right in with my project.

Helen

[gharak]

Looks great,

Far better than my own jungle efforts.

G

[Ray Rivers]

Super terrain.

The addition of the ruins is fairly ingenious and really gives great character to the pieces.

[Captain Blood]

Blimey. That's a quick project?
What a lovely looking jungle... 

Now I know I'm not going to deter you after 15 happy years with Basetex, Paul, but I can't help repeating (like the stuck record I am) you can make your own for a fraction of the price.
Half fill a jam jar with medium-coarse sand, add a generous slug of emulsion (whatever colour you want the base to turn out) and an equal measure of PVA, so the jar is around 90% full. Stir into a sludge with an old stick. Bingo. If it's too runny, add a bit more sand. Too thick - add a bit more PVA. Use from the jar as and when you need it.
And enjoy a couple of pints with the money you've saved 

Shutting up now...

[Thunderchicken]

Half fill a jam jar with medium-coarse sand,

I thought you was using rhyming slang so now my car is knackered. 

These jungle building tips are very handy, many thanks chaps.