RE: [OT] modelling Q

For tree bases I use 3 pennies.  Cost $0.03 US.

Michael Brown

-----Original Message-----
From:	David Reeves 
Sent:	Wednesday, January 31, 2001 5:58 AM
To:	GZG List
Subject:	re: [OT] modelling Q

> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 16:51:29 -0500
> From: "Barclay, Tom" <tomb@bitheads.com>
> Subject: [OT] modelling Q
> 
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> 
> Also seeking suggestion on tree basing. Right now, I'm using circles
of
> cardboard about 3" across painted green, but they are kind of thick
and
> _not_ bottom weighted. I'm mounting 6" pine trees. I'd ideally like to
get
> something with a bit of weight (lead?) that is about the same
dimension that
> I could then prime and flock easily... any idea if anyone makes such a
> beast?

Hi Tom,

for tree bases, i use fender washers -- the ones with the very small
hole. 
they provide a good weight to prevent tree-topppling and work well with
magnetic-bottom boxes for storage/transport.  fender washers cost about
$.03 - $.05 each.