Modeling my trainset

[Anonymous]

Hey, I am curious what is good thing to use as grass on my train set? I used to have that paper with the green flakey stuff on it. But i don't know if i should use it again. I plan on adding roads and other stuff to that sort. so if you guys can give me any help thank you.

[Anonymous]

Hey, I am curious what is good thing to use as grass on my train set? I used to have that paper with the green flakey stuff on it. But i don't know if i should use it again. I plan on adding roads and other stuff to that sort. so if you guys can give me any help thank you.

[OhioRailroader]

I guess it depends on the level of realism you are going for on your layout. I'd recommend looking over the Woodland Scenics products for one and use thier ground cover in a few different shades. As for methods to apply it to the layout, there are quite a few with 50/50 white glue/water mix as my weapon of choice, lol. Also, I think adding either a coupe drops of dish soap or rubbing alcohol was a tip someone mentioned somewhere, but not 100% on that, Just help is the solution spreading evenly. There are a bunch a books out there that would be some good guides to help you along.

[OhioRailroader]

I guess it depends on the level of realism you are going for on your layout. I'd recommend looking over the Woodland Scenics products for one and use thier ground cover in a few different shades. As for methods to apply it to the layout, there are quite a few with 50/50 white glue/water mix as my weapon of choice, lol. Also, I think adding either a coupe drops of dish soap or rubbing alcohol was a tip someone mentioned somewhere, but not 100% on that, Just help is the solution spreading evenly. There are a bunch a books out there that would be some good guides to help you along.

[Anonymous]

I would dump the paper with the green stuff on it. John is right in that Woodland Scenics has a whack of materials that they make that can be used for grass.

If you want to imitate ground cover, just get some dried moss at Wal mart and run it through a food blender. Makes great ground cover and is really cheap.

I would also visit a forum called www.the-gauge.com and see the work that people are doing over there. There are some great modelers on the forum and they allow people to post pictures of their layouts. Many of the people have posted step by step pictures of how they make trees, mountains and all sorts of lanscaping.

Best of luck.

[Anonymous]

I would dump the paper with the green stuff on it. John is right in that Woodland Scenics has a whack of materials that they make that can be used for grass.

If you want to imitate ground cover, just get some dried moss at Wal mart and run it through a food blender. Makes great ground cover and is really cheap.

I would also visit a forum called www.the-gauge.com and see the work that people are doing over there. There are some great modelers on the forum and they allow people to post pictures of their layouts. Many of the people have posted step by step pictures of how they make trees, mountains and all sorts of lanscaping.

Best of luck.

[Wdlgln005]

Woodland Senics also makes some learn to do this kits to help you get started. You may even find it on sale at LHS or a craft store & other outlets. With the holidays approaching, now is the time to scout out the stores in your area to see what you can find there!

[Wdlgln005]

Woodland Senics also makes some learn to do this kits to help you get started. You may even find it on sale at LHS or a craft store & other outlets. With the holidays approaching, now is the time to scout out the stores in your area to see what you can find there!