In an earlier blog I described my first attempts at modelling a trees, starting with a wire armature ...

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/758/entry-13961-branching-out-a-first-attempt-at-making-trees/

... and adding bark.

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/758/entry-13972-adding-bark/

With the armature painted, it's time to add the foliage. For this intial attempt I am using Woodland Scenics clump foliage (Medium Green) torn into suitably sized pieces.

Neat PVA was applied to the branches, working from those closest to the main trunk outwards. The individual clumps of foliage material were placed onto the PVA and held in place for a few moments to allow the glue to grab and then left alone as much as possible while the PVA dried.

Only one or two clumps became detached and required another application of glue and resetting in place.

The pictures below show the final results.

For a first attempt at making a tree from scratch I am pleased with the results. However, applying a more critical eye I think the underlying armiture could be improved to produce a better result. I think on my next attempt I will use finer wire to construct the armatures and add more detail to the basic structure. The method of applying the bark and painting I am happy with although maybe some more careful detailing would improve the final appearance.

Peter