We were walking the other day and, as always, I had one eye open for wargaming inspiration.
I noticed some pieces of poplar tree bark on the track which looked like it would be useful for low ridges. There was loads of it around in manageable size bits so I brought some home, washed off the dirt and took a photo with some Pendraken models. It may be better in a desert setting.
It is reasonably robust, it should be OK to paint and the slight curvature could be filed down if required. I'll be looking out for more.
Cheers, Colin

I can't see the picture; just an irritating little icon.

I cant even see an icon

I've changed the link so I hope the photo shows now. 

No link or anything .

No, nothing.

Let's try it as an attachment.
EDIT: No That didn't work either. I can see it but that doesn't help.
One last try.

That one worked Colin 

Yep, that's worked Colin and they do look good. Time to go hunting in the woods... .

That's good. Reminds me of Hay Tor up on Dartmoor.

Nice find!

That idea has got a lot of potential. I'll keep the old peepers open next time I go on walkabout.

Worth the wait. Those would look good for Wild West scenarios, wouldn't they?

Glad you all like them.
Wild West is a good idea.

Great idea, Albie.
Cheers - Phil

Where exactly were you walking

Mark

My neighbour has a nice big poplar tree; let's ask, just out of curiosity of course, when he's going on holiday!
Oh yes, must make note to sharpen the axe! 

Cheers,
Rob

Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 13 May 2014, 10:31:11 AM
Where exactly were you walking
Mark

Hi Mark
Wilstone Reservoir - from the car park turn right along the reservoir bank. After the seat turn left towards the hide and I found it along that path, especially where there are some fallen trees sawn up and the bark has fallen away (I'm not suggesting anyone removes bark from a living tree).
These are Hybrid Black Poplars which have deeply ridged bark, not the tall thin Lombardy Poplars which don't have the same type of bark at all. They are widespread around waterways, so along riversides, canals, lakes/reservoirs. They are prone to large chunks falling off and that's the best place.
Cheers, Colin