RMweb Gold holywell junction Posted December 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 My model railway has a lot of blank brick built retaining walls. Travelling around on trains I have noticed that these are often clad in an inordinate amount of ivy. Does anyone have any top tips as to how to create a OO gauge ivy clad wall. I thought of combing out the fibres from a tightly woven cloth and then applying foliage to the remaining strands but there must be a better way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Ivy 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted December 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) My model railway has a lot of blank brick built retaining walls. Travelling around on trains I have noticed that these are often clad in an inordinate amount of ivy. Does anyone have any top tips as to how to create a OO gauge ivy clad wall. I thought of combing out the fibres from a tightly woven cloth and then applying foliage to the remaining strands but there must be a better way? Hi, What I did was used fine, and loose, flock from Woodland Scenics. I applied some Future (acrylic varnish) to the walls where I wanted the flock to stick and then flicked it up against the wall where some of it stuck. You'll need to have something to catch the excess or it goes everywhere. You may be able to do it with flock and cheap hairspray as the adhesive, but you'll need to mask off the parts you don't want cover. That may be tricky. Here's a couple of pics from my layout to give you the idea. Whether it looks like what you want is another thing. HTH Rob Edit:The pic in post 2 looks like the real thing, not seen that before. Always something new to learn. Edited December 9, 2018 by mezzoman253 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold holywell junction Posted December 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 That is just what I want - thanks ever so much for the tip. I'm part way through building a long walled incline and the I was hoping to use ivy to hide little imperfection in my walking. Perfect!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold holywell junction Posted December 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 My English has gone to rats - apologies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold holywell junction Posted December 10, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2018 Me Again I used the technique recommended by Mezzoman253 to create some Ivy. I used Humbrol Mattcoat as the sticking agent and Gaugemaster Dark Green Scatter. Layout is slowly developing but a long way to go. One thing I did use was a small puffer bottle to squirt the scatter onto where I wanted it to go, much less messy than when I just threw it, a least a small degree of control!! I am not exactly David Bailey but see what you think..... 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mezzoman253 Posted December 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2018 Me Again I used the technique recommended by Mezzoman253 to create some Ivy. I used Humbrol Mattcoat as the sticking agent and Gaugemaster Dark Green Scatter. Layout is slowly developing but a long way to go. One thing I did use was a small puffer bottle to squirt the scatter onto where I wanted it to go, much less messy than when I just threw it, a least a small degree of control!! I am not exactly David Bailey but see what you think.....ivy 2.jpg Looks fine to me, but only you can decide if it's right. I like the idea of the puffer bottle too, good thinking. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
w124bob Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) Didn't she have a sister, Holly. Hat, coat, sherry, runs for cover. Edited December 22, 2018 by w124bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazjones1711 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 The way i have done ivy (or thats what i'd like it to look like ! ) is to use the long fibers from some string , usually using one fine strand only , then draw the strand through some PVA slightly watered down , then lightly sprinkle some fine flock on , these individual strands can then be built up on s asy the side of walls , telegraph poles etc ... bit time consuming but worth the effect Pic shows method used on telegraph pole and fence The way i have done ivy (or thats what i'd like it to look like ! ) is to use the long fibers from some string , usually using one fine strand only , then draw the strand through some PVA slightly watered down , then lightly sprinkle some fine flock on , these individual strands can then be built up on say the side of walls , telegraph poles etc ... bit time consuming but worth the effect Pic shows method used on telegraph pole and fence 7 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) . bit time consuming but worth the effect Pic shows method used on telegraph pole and fence The most convincing techniques often are quite time consuming. Very rewarding when you nail it though. I also like the weathering you've done on the fence & gate. You've got them spot on. Edited December 23, 2018 by Pete the Elaner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theakerr Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 On 09/12/2018 at 06:00, Nick G said: Ivy Ha anyone used this? I have purchased a couple of so called 00 gauge Ivy and a) when it arrived here in the GWN it was the wrong colour (way to light and very matt) and b) was about 1' scale diameter. Years ago I remember an article where dried dyed tea leaves were used. Has anyone tried this method? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 6, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2020 Have a look at the Mininatur summer ivy which I think looks promising. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theakerr Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Does look interesting. Thks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) I've used the Ivy shown above on Tinner's Forge. Edited June 7, 2020 by Stubby47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 On 09/12/2018 at 10:20, holywell junction said: My model railway has a lot of blank brick built retaining walls. Travelling around on trains I have noticed that these are often clad in an inordinate amount of ivy. Does anyone have any top tips as to how to create a OO gauge ivy clad wall. I thought of combing out the fibres from a tightly woven cloth and then applying foliage to the remaining strands but there must be a better way? I make my ivy & climbing roses from frozen kids crayons, which are then grated into fine powder for glueing... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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