Down in the Jungle

Second Mini-Display Base Done

Diehard Amazons repel an attack from 

a rather classic Citadel Witch King

I've now finished the second of my miniature display boards: a jungle board for the Slann. One of the challenges I set myself was to use only materials I already had, rather than buying anything new and shiny and I managed it.

The jungle board suits these Ral Partha Europe

 Slann proxies rather well. 

Early on, I debated whether to paint the trees or leave them as they were. In the end, I went for a halfway approach: painting the trunks and bases but leaving the leaves untouched. This saved a lot of time and gave the foliage a slightly glossy, jungle-like look. I also really liked the pinkish-green leaves on some of the plants.

It's easy to get carried away with a board like this and keep adding more and more detail. However, once it becomes overcrowded, it stops working well as a display board. I learnt that lesson from my first board, which had so many features that it was difficult to display even a small regiment. In the end, I had to remove a few elements to make it more practical.

I still need to find a better photographic backdrop, particularly for the jungle board, so the background disappears more effectively in the finished photos.

I've really enjoyed making these display boards, and the process has already got me thinking about future projects—perhaps an Ork Mech scrapyard or an undead tomb. Plus I still a load of minis to paint for my new wave Slann army. 

The WIP Shots

The starting point, was the texture roller road. 

As is usual for me this project was built from an original concept rather than any kind of detailed plan. Based on what I can find and how it sort of looks as I go along.

 I needed some height at the back, so an 

old cork place mat was broken up for the cause. 

I really liked the swirl effect of the ink/vanish on the water. I will have to try and find a way to keep that as the final look for future swamps. Once it dried it was dark but still has that semi reflective quality. 

The board, built just waiting for the jungle... 

Rob