| BrianW | 24 Jun 2010 10:01 p.m. PST |
I don't mean trees made of rubber, but the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). I have searched TMP as far back as 2002, but no mention. I need them for some jungle/plantation terrain.
Thanks in advance,
BWW
EDIT: I have looked at some of the shops from Hong Kong on eBay, but none of them are specifically listed as rubber trees. |
| bobblanchett | 24 Jun 2010 10:11 p.m. PST |
youmight need to hit a railway terrain shop the toofatlardies guys on yahoo discusseed jungle terrain making in detail recently in advance of the release of their charlie dont Surf rules. |
| Procopius | 25 Jun 2010 12:08 a.m. PST |
Brian, I have spoken to a tree manufacturer in China about getting rubber trees done in several sizes that would be suitable for 15mm among other scales. Shouldn't be too hard to get them made. I import trees from several makers into Australia and for years have been hassled by Australians wanting to refight in miniature the Battle of Long Tan which was in a rubber plantation. They would also be good for WWII Malaya. I am away for a week next week, but when I come back I'll contact him again and ask if he's decided to do them. You can PM me if you want to be informed if/when I can get them. Cheers, Glynn
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 Doms Decals  | 25 Jun 2010 2:27 a.m. PST |
I'll second that – rubber trees would be great to find, so fingers crossed there Glynn…. |
| Procopius | 25 Jun 2010 4:00 a.m. PST |
Actually, if anyone reading this wants rubber trees, please either PM me or email me at fss . glynn @ gmail . com That way, I can give my supplier an idea of how popular they'll be. Cheers, Glynn |
| Doms Decals | 25 Jun 2010 4:09 a.m. PST |
Can't really say too definitely without a price point though – interest is one thing, custom is another, especially with the strength of the Aussie dollar at the moment…. |
| Procopius | 25 Jun 2010 4:25 a.m. PST |
Just expressions of interest at this time mate. The prices are usually pretty good from this company. |
| ubique1 | 25 Jun 2010 6:06 a.m. PST |
Thats a great idea. That way if someone leans on them, they'll just spring back upright :) |
| Smokey Roan | 25 Jun 2010 2:54 p.m. PST |
I think someone is planning a Congo or South American gaming table? Cool! |
| BrianW | 26 Jun 2010 10:03 p.m. PST |
smokeyroan,
Not exactly. They grow in others parts of the world too.
BWW |
| Procopius | 27 Jun 2010 5:45 a.m. PST |
Vietnam and Malaya (now Malaysia) are two that come to mind straight away. |
| Captain Crunch | 13 Oct 2012 9:05 p.m. PST |
I know this is an old thread but I did a search for "rubber trees" and this is all that came up. Any new products or new DIY ideas? Also any info about the buildings that would be on a rubber plantation in Vietnam and where to get them or ideas for a scratchbuild would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Paul |
| Buckeye AKA Darryl | 16 Mar 2020 2:13 p.m. PST |
And doing another search still yields only this entry. Did anyone have success in sourcing rubber trees? |
