discussion What do you think of this?

[Guest]

I used real twigs and lichen for both railway layouts and a fixed Scalextric layout years ago. Combined with a few lumps of cork bark for rocks they looked very impressive.

In those days a bag of lichen was next to nothing but maybe things have changed there. I also one experimented with real lichen and moss but they went too brittle when they dried out. You could try spraying them with a fixer or clear cote or something to keep them together. Might be worth a play if you have a garden to plunder!

 

[Guest]

Hi Barry,

Yes, I did give lichen a thought. I think, as they are so easy to do, that i am going to experiment with a few different foliage methods - will keep you posted.

Steve

 

[wonwinglo]

***You do that Steve,that is what modelling is all about,experimenting,I see a good future ahead for you Steve as you have the right determined approach,we can all learn so much from each other no matter what our modelling diversities.

Hi Barry, Yes, I did give lichen a thought. I think, as they are so easy to do, that i am going to experiment with a few different foliage methods - will keep you posted.

Steve

 

[Guest]

here is a picture of some trees i have done for a snow scene (makes it alot easier as you can just use bare twigs) excuse the state of the snow around the base, i used bi-carbonate of soda which my cat decided she liked so where ever i put it she finds it and starts licking it!!! ARGH!!

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[Guest]

Richard that looks really effective and is a classic example of just what materials are to hand around the house. Modelling is all about adapting what materials you can lay your hands on and using them to your own advantage. Sometimes it is no more than seeing what the possibilities are in everyday things.

Many years ago, on my first trip to sea, I made two model motorbikes and I wanted to put them on a base. I found a spare pilot ladder step and cleaned it all up then I couldn't find a nice stain for it. I eventually, after some experimentation, used Soy Sauce!! It is still in my model cabinet 30 years later!

That cat wants it's tail nailing down though.