Quick answer
Choose Scorched Tuft for arid, war-torn, or deadland bases; pick Jungle Tuft for lush, spring-like or swamp terrain. The main difference is color tone and the story each tuft tells.
Color and atmosphere: deadland vs jungle
Scorched Tuft gives a dry, burnt look that fits wasteland, desert, or post-apocalyptic scenes. Its muted brown and tan tones blend naturally with cracked earth or dusty bases. Jungle Tuft, by contrast, is bright green and described as full of imaginary mosquitoes, evoking dense vegetation or early spring grass. The choice directly affects the mood of your miniatures.
Both tufts come in three sizes and contain 77 tufts per pack, so quantity and size variety are identical. The deciding factor is the visual narrative you want to create.
Application and compatibility
Both tufts attach easily with The Army Painter's Tweezer Set and Super Glue. No special technique is required for either product. They work on any base size thanks to the three included sizes.
If you are building a mixed terrain diorama, you can combine both tufts to create transition zones between dead and living areas. Just be aware that the color contrast is strong, so blending them on the same base may look unnatural unless you are going for a stark edge effect.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Scorched Tuft: Best for deadland, desert, wasteland, or post-apocalyptic bases. The muted brown tones blend with dry earth and rubble.
- Jungle Tuft: Best for jungle, swamp, spring meadow, or any vibrant outdoor scene. The bright green adds life and contrast to darker bases.
- Both tufts: Identical pack size (77 tufts), three sizes, and same application method. No difference in ease of use or quantity. Your decision is purely aesthetic and narrative.
Product facts at a glance
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Jungle Tuft: Bright green and full of imaginary mosquitoes, this tuft closely mimics jungle or spring grass early in the season. Super realistic and comes in 3 sizes. Contains 77 tufts. Use Jungle Tuft when you want vibrant, lively bases that suggest moisture and growth.
Jungle Tuft
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Scorched Tuft: Create miniature scenery bases with these model basing materials. Tufts are easily applicable, super realistic, and come in 3 sizes. Contains 77 tufts. Scorched Tuft is your go-to for arid, burned, or barren landscapes where grass is sparse or dead.
Scorched Tuft
Which tuft fits your project?
Best for
- Scorched Tuft: Warhammer 40k Orks or Death Guard on a ruined city base
- Jungle Tuft: Age of Sigmar Sylvaneth or D&D jungle encounters
Not for
- Scorched Tuft is not for lush, green bases that need a vibrant, alive look
- Jungle Tuft is not for arid, desert, or burned-out terrain themes
