"tree types suitable for ACW gaming?" Topic
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| shelldrake | 09 May 2008 11:19 p.m. PST |
I am starting to build up scenery for my ACW table and was wondering what type of trees i would expect to see in the Eastern Campaign area during the war? I am looking at model railway trees, but dont want to get the wrong type such as european trees that wouldnt be found. thanks in advnace :-) |
| jawjatek | 10 May 2008 4:24 a.m. PST |
I think of Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania when you say "Eastern Campaign." It's pretty diverse. You can't go wrong with pine, oak, and maple trees. Just don't use cactus, palms, or giant redwoods. |
| Given up for good | 10 May 2008 4:53 a.m. PST |
Have you seen touchinghistory.co.uk ? The latest book (#4) covers the area and era you are interested in. Having seen the table displays all I can say is wow and hope the kids took the hint for fathers day. |
| 7th Va Cavalry | 10 May 2008 4:56 a.m. PST |
One can never go wrong with simple pine trees. Heki makes some nice affordable forest sets with I believe 40 trees for about $20. USD |
| kallman | 10 May 2008 12:34 p.m. PST |
Being from the Eastern US (North Carolina) you will see pine, oak, beach, poplar, birch. The landscape will vary depending on where you are. Generally a mix of hardwoods and pines will be fine. The closer to the coast you get you will have more pine (the tall scrubby type) and oak and even palmeto trees. Moving towards the mountians more of the hardier oaks, beach, birch and fir pines. |
| shelldrake | 10 May 2008 3:48 p.m. PST |
Many thanks for the replies as it has helped a lot :-) |
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