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In response to all enquiry, I don't generally collect OMG though without dispute the figures are superb; it's just about competing priorities. That said, this scene from the movie is a standout for me and I took the oportunity of purchasing the jeep some time back as a value-for-money model(pay for the figures and get a jeep thrown in :)). The P figure rounded off the opportunity and, taken on average, still represents good value for money. This scene, swimming around in the brain over several months, took only 5 minutes to set up. I've had the trees for years, left over from LOTR modelling for Fangorn Forrest; each is on a base that was casually concealed with sand and flock straight from the bag. The sun was in the right place and the whole lot is sitting on a common flock grass sheet draped over the end of a banana lounge (appropriate for Queenslanders I know :) ).
The trees are simply a matter of patience to make; over the years, the dried moss has become scarcer in the local market - it comes, I believe, from China. I originally accessed it in compressed ball format, which literally exploded when added to a bucket of water, and was really cheap. Of late, it turns up in those 'bargain shops' that come and go; generally $2 in a cellophane bag about 75mm X 100mm - if you spot it, grap about ten bags as it may not be accessible when you are doing that special project. I discovered over time that less is more and that leaves generally grow only to the outside of the tree superstructure - so a bag can be enough for 3 to 4 trees. You can use it down to the scale of individual leaves so it is a really useful product; it can be simply enhanced with coloured flock or can be painted when the pva mix dries. Happy hobbying and thanks for the interest and appreciation.

Cheers Mate.......yeah have the jeep too, but sadly not the other two figures......yet. Thanks heaps for the info on the tree making and in particular the 'Chinese moss'. I enjoy making my own stuff when I get a chance and tree making is a real art. Look forward to seeing more of your stuff posted again soon I hope.....{sm4}
 

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