Classic miniature wargaming episode involving the ongoing struggle with my K&M trees.

The order arrived last week, so I set to work.  Quick service.

While not a “how to do”, because I am the last person to pose as an authority on the “crafty” part of the hobby, here’s a quick overview of the process used to get  the trees ready for the table.

The first step was to prime the bases, then paint with WalMart Burnt Umber.

Here’s the tools and materials for the rest of the job.  The trees in the background were from my first attempt as described in an earlier post.

A 3/32 bit was perfect for drilling out the bases.  I found the “as is” base hole to be just a bit too narrow for the threaded tree trunks.  The masking tape is approximately 4/10 inch wide.

Some of the trunks need to be shortened (so they wouldn’t protrude through the bottom of the base) and some bent, so a cutter and pliers was needed.

The tape was wound around the upper part of the trunk, so it (roughly) “matches up” with the trunk diameter of the base.

Before inserting the tree, I dabbed the exposed trunk and base with Superglue.  Held it for about 10 seconds in a (relatively) straight position.

Then I painted the taped portion of the trunk with Burnt Umber.

When all 25 of the trees were finished, I flocked the bases.

Done.

No.

I had added a package of 38mm trees to my order, thinking they would match up with my smaller trees.  Despite measuring, it was not the case.  Too small.  But, they were perfectly serviceable for my 15mm figures.  Well, those fellows need properly sized trees on their table, also.

So, another order.  The good news is that the smaller trees do not need tape for their trunks.  Just prime, paint, glue, flock.  We’ll see.