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Good to hear that you had already blended the grass. I'm sure it will look great. When observing the grass in a setting with structures it will take on a different appearance. Looking forward to your next steps.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
I just saw your water tower placement over the tall grass over on Joel's O'Neills build. Looks like you may have also added some wildflowers to add interest. It looks terrific! http://www.craftsmankituniversity.com/vanforum/uploads/imageupload/988/G70954JQGL7C.JPG
Keep on keeping on!
Later, Dave
Thanks for asking that question Phil. I'm in agreement, Kevin, inquiring minds would like to know a bit more about your tall grass technique.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
squeeze out a good sized blob of yellow wood glue.
scrape earth toned powders into it and mix it up well.
i used a crappy paint brush and stippled the glue where i want grass.
load up 2mm in the applicator and stick the ground pin in the glue field (important). apply the 2mm grass.
you don't even have to wait until the glue dries (but when it dries its the color of the powder you scraped into it. (so don't use reds and yellows
load up your applicator with the 6mm. here's where i deviated from what he does:
mask off any areas you don't want grass (with paper or whatever), and spray the 2mm with a light spritz of cheap hair spray. stick the ground pin in the hair spray field and apply. he says that he dry brushes straight white glue on the tips of the 2mm. that seemed a bit difficult to me so i tried the hair spray and it worked great.
you can keep stacking or stop when your grass is at the height you want. it's really pretty easy. in the example i posted there are four applications of 6mm on top of the 2mm and i did them one right after the other. no waiting.
i gotta warn you though.....the stuff gets everywhere. i bought a woodland scenics model vacuum and it helps but it's not a very strong vacuum.
Later, Dave S. Tucson, AZ
Karl.A
while waiting on the figures and her availability, i started detailing the wood for the railroad camp.
Nice work Kevin.
i look at your work and think, "oh my gosh". i look at mine and say, "oh brother".
the figures are from omen. i recommend them highly because they're some of the best figures i've seen. good detail and they paint up nice.