Author Topic: I seem to have become hooked on Congo... Edited 21/3/17 with villagers (Read 20603 times)

philhendry · « **Reply #90 on:** 17 December 2016, 02:55:11 PM »

Hi folks,

I've just finished a batch of 'jungle clumps' for my Congo game. There are six 120mm diameter clumps, eight 90mm diameter clumps and fourteen 60mm diameter clumps. Now those don't meet the 'standards' for the game, so I have, in addition bought a piece of green 'tulle' material - i.e. fine mesh, which I am going to cut into suitable-sized pieces. The tulle will delineate the size of the patches of jungle, and the 'clumps' will tell you the type of jungle - high or low.

Argonor · « **Reply #91 on:** 17 December 2016, 02:57:47 PM »

I'm not envious. I'm not.

Dr. The Viking · « **Reply #92 on:** 19 December 2016, 06:41:54 AM »

Magnificent pieces!

I have had aquarium plants lying around for years now without ever 'breaking the code' on how to use them best.

Silent Invader · « **Reply #93 on:** 19 December 2016, 07:26:30 AM »

That is really effective jungle - I'm very impressed

Argonor · « **Reply #94 on:** 19 December 2016, 11:46:00 AM »

Quote from: Dr. The Viking on 19 December 2016, 06:41:54 AM

I have had aquarium plants lying around for years now without ever 'breaking the code' on how to use them best.

I know the feeling

axabrax · « **Reply #95 on:** 24 December 2016, 05:41:00 PM »

These look quite awesome. I'm curious, is there really bamboo in Africa, or is it more for effect? Also, I think palm trees work fairly well for Congo based on these photos of Congo during WW1. Can't say for certain there isn't water nearby, but I don't see any in the immediate vicinity. Could be non-Native transplants I suppose as they seem to be near more settled areas.

philhendry · « **Reply #96 on:** 24 December 2016, 05:47:35 PM »

Thank you! There's definitely bamboo in Africa - Google turns up plenty of evidence. Thanks for the photos of palm trees... I think I should take them as 'permission' to get out my box of 'desert' scenery and use them!

And also, I need to remember that this game (Congo) is more far more game than it is history; it's much more 'pulp fiction' than it is cold, hard, fact. Therefore, if I fancy palm trees, I darned well ought to have palm trees!

philhendry · « **Reply #97 on:** 24 December 2016, 05:56:21 PM »

I stand corrected... I've just been googling palm trees and Congo... It turns out that there are a number of species of palm trees, mainly raffia palms (from which raffia fibres are obtained), which are native to the Congolese rainforest. They grow wild, but are also cultivated.

discok3 · « **Reply #98 on:** 25 December 2016, 08:04:20 PM »

One of my fave threads of all time!.Always fancied the Congo theme and your devotion and work is truly inspiring.Lovely brushwork and amazing modelling
Thank you very much indeed Phil.I think I might just buy these rules right now

philhendry · « **Reply #99 on:** 28 December 2016, 02:04:48 PM »

Huts! They still need basing. Apologies for the poor quality photo - can't access my backdrop - my lad's camping gear is in the way!

discok3 · « **Reply #100 on:** 28 December 2016, 02:07:44 PM »

Marvellous
Where are the huts from by the way?

philhendry · « **Reply #101 on:** 28 December 2016, 02:18:21 PM »

Thanks. They're from Grand Manner.

Hu Rhu · « **Reply #102 on:** 28 December 2016, 10:19:29 PM »

Brilliant painting on those huts.

James Morris · « **Reply #103 on:** 28 December 2016, 10:40:45 PM »

More African loveliness! Good job Phil!

Deedles · « **Reply #104 on:** 29 December 2016, 01:03:04 PM »

more great stuff to tempt me .. keep it coming

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