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Adventures in static grass. Because I'm worth it....


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Recently I've been experimenting with static grass and scenic effects on the photo plank. Having been successful I'll use the same techniques on the W&LLR/Blue Bell Knoll. On top of the hanging basket liner I've used a selection of static grass fibres from Auhagen and Jarvis along with Noch leaves and Bachmann Woodland Scenics materials.

All fixed with cheap Co-op extra hold hairspray....Because I'm worth it!

34673448981_c32ec5afc3_c.jpgKes 1 by Mark Branson, on Flickr

Here's Kestrel with my recently renovated Jouef/Egger-bahn brake coach.

34806099455_63e376cd18_c.jpgKes 2 by Mark Branson, on Flickr

I've recently acquired another Egger-bahn brake coach which I'll finish in grey to resemble a goods brake van. I've a spare NP etch for the balcony end railings.

Cheers,

Mark

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  • RMweb Gold
Terrific! That grass looks absolutely spot on.

 

Thanks micked. I'm pleased with the effect developing on technique I'd used on Juniper Hill.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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  • RMweb Gold
Very good indeed - is this using a Grassmaster or similar?

 

Thanks CK.

 

My static grass applicator is actually one of those £15 jobs based on a sieve/electronic fly squat. It's a good piece of kit but has it's limitations compared to the more powerful Grassmaster etc.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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  • RMweb Gold

Lovely stuff Mark

 

And well worth it :laugh:

 

This photo plank has worked out nice - look forward to see the techniques on the coming layout ;)

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  • RMweb Gold
Lovely stuff Mark

And well worth it :laugh:

This photo plank has worked out nice - look forward to see the techniques on the coming layout ;)

 

Thanks Pete ;)

 

Will be making a start on laying some track shortly ;)

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

 

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  • RMweb Gold

Splendid stuff, Mark.

 

Really good mix of colours and textures. Spot on.

 

Rob

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Splendid stuff, Mark.

 

Really good mix of colours and textures. Spot on.

 

Rob

 

Thanks Rob.

 

Experiments like these on the photo plank certainly enable you to practice various scenic techniques. I may have to invest in a few of Mr. Gravett's works on grass and tree modelling at some point.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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