On the ivy, I have dribbled white glue in thin crooked streams resembling branches and sprinkled green ground foam. Use the glue strait, don’t dilute. In the case of such a handsome building I think something like Scenic Express foliage would look more realistic.
As to not explaining well enough, I think the problem with me is I don’t read closely enough. You provide such detailed explanation, the only addition could be another photograph to go with the explanation. This is a general comment, I have no particular procedure in mind!
