Battletech: Alpha Strike Trees, Lets Make Them More Useful

The trees from the new Alpha Strike Box Set are a nice addition, but we can make them more functional for our games.
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[@Gifblaur]

Came for the trees, stayed for the rambles. Definitely appreciate the quality b-tech content.
I’m really hoping that catalyst does some tree packs. I actually really like the trees for their simplicity and woods are really something that all tables should have plenty of. Perhaps a certain someone could convince Death Ray to do some mdf ones….just saying.

[@kcaudle52]

You could also find an old mousepad and cut out templates.

[@Burnthas]

This is such a great Idea.

[@Miniaturegeek]

This is great!

[@neoisolationist8790]

Engineer alert! Engineer alert! Justin said, 'Functionality'!

[@Thearmedpainter]

I hope I used it right lol

[@matthewpena3932]

Great idea, I did the same thing for Firestorm Armada asteroid fields just using felt. The asteroids were painted lava rocks on flying peg stands so very similar to this concept. Love it!

[@Ace-wo7ul]

Love this! I'll be borrowing this idea, using peel and stick vinyl tiles for my bases. Only like 2 bucks a foot!

[@Unicorn_Company]

If you want the trees to be movable and stable, I would recommend gluing them to some small round or hex shaped mdf bases

[@Thearmedpainter]

Agreed, only reason I haven't glued them in some way is I wanted to be able to put them flat into the box. In all honesty, should probably just glue them lol!

[@DropshipOklahoma]

Also the free pdf has some terrain pieces that can be added to this as well

[@scotteverroad4545]

Great Idea about making templates for definetion of Forests and light/ dar green as to what Type of Forest your entering. Also, you mentioned "just moving the damned-trees-out of the way!,...Uou just need a clear boundry as where everything sits! IN/OUT!>>> Done!

[@Thearmedpainter]

Yup! I put the trees down just for a 3D representation but on the area piece they are only there as decoration, just move em when needed. :)

[@matthewpena3932]

I have notice damage on my trees with the ends already peeling back. Any suggestions on how to seal them or protect them?

[@Thearmedpainter]

I'm unfortunately not entirely sure, you might try some PVA (white glue) on the edges. Given the type of terrain it is it's bound to fray =/

[@PRC533]

Water down some PVA glue and paint on the edges is about the best you can do.