Terrain Color in the Holy Land

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Terrain Color in the Holy Land

Post by Bill Hupp » Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:09 pm

I am working on some Holy Land terrain boards for the Chariot Wars (but they should also be useful for Crusader games, etc.).

I have never been there, so I need to use photos to work out the color of dirt, grass, etc.

I found this helpful site with photos of walking tours of Bible Lands.

http://www.biblewalks.com/Index.html

(Also researching types of trees and found some interesting sites too.)

I am curious at to what others have used as a base ‘dirt’ color. Any input is welcome.

Thanks.

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Re: Terrain Color in the Holy Land

Post by gmcalum2001 » Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:46 am

Hey Bill. While everyone's choices are different, i personally use GW's Zandri Dust spray paint for any larger pieces of terrain. The color matches very well with the potted paint (if you have ever used that color) and I feel that is gives a good desert feel (both sand and dirt). Vallejo's equivalent is Khaki i believe.

Hope this helps somewhat:)

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Re: Terrain Color in the Holy Land

Post by Bill Hupp » Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:50 am

Thanks Greg.
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