Heady Situation

I've been wanting a cave for my Orcs for some time.  I was going to make one out of Crayola Magic Model Clay but decided the better of it.  I found a resin aquarium piece on eBay for a reasonable price and decided to go for it.  The piece was not in the greatest shape.  I added a couple of rocks and gave it a coat of gray paint.  When it dried, I gave it a wash with some brownish-black paint.  I went back in and dry brushed it with a grayish-tan color.  I clear-coated it with a matte spray.  I love the way it turned out.

Here is the final product staged with a Hydra figure I bought at Target years ago.  The Greek soldiers fighting it are from the Heroscape Sacred Band unit.  Take a gander.  Hope you like it.

It's a Jungle Out There

For the past year or so, I have been thinking about a new project to engage the more creative side of myself.  If you recall, I made custom Sci Fi / D & D Spider Miniature Sets a while back.  After careful consideration, I have decided to embark upon a quest to make miniature wargaming terrain...specifically jungle terrain.

I have been gathering supplies for some time now: glues, plastic, Plaster of Paris, small plastic plants, Styrofoam, paints, dried roots, Spanish Moss, Modge Podge, hobby rocks and gravel, etc.  After some online research, I am ready to take on the task.

The bases are finished.  All handmade and painted. The foliage is done.  Most of the plants are also handmade and/or customized.  I'm ready to put them all together.  I have been studying jungle plant life on the internet and while I was on vacation in Florida.  I feel I have a pretty good sense of what I need to do to achieve the right ascetic.

Wish me luck.  It will be the challenge I've needed for some time.  Check right here on my humble little blog for pics of the finished products in the days to come.