My inept fumblings in N gauge and other associated stories

For the trunks, spray a grey green first, then dry brush white, looks more natural. Alternatively spray white, then wash with thinned German Field Grey or similar. The only downside to shading the trunks is it makes the wire twists more visible. I still think Sea Moss will be better for the trees nearer the front. The sisal is great for a canopy type effect but you get more visible daylight in the branches of sea moss. The only bark that is actually brown is on conifers.

Like the ones made so far, they are getting there, just offering other options. Tree making is an art in itself, I am by no means an expert so feel free to ignore me!

Thanks for that as that helps with the colours. I think I probably do agree about your comment on canopy trees for the Sisal tree.

For covering the wire armiture I am experimenting with Reeves modeling paste. Looks effective but time consuming painting it on. Have tried DAS - was not impressed, even more time consuming. The modeling paste can be brushed on in layers, buidling up the bulk of the trunk and branches.

Thanks for that. Will see what the godess of google can turn up on that and have a nice big tub of talc to try tomorrow night.