Did some more ballast then took a break with the back and played around with some scenery. Note none of this is original. I read and watched Youtube.
a more detailed photo look at making bushes with sisal rope. A detailed procedure was given in an earlier post. I bought 3/8 inch diameter rope and discovered it is made up three 1/8 inch diam strands. So one can make bushes with 3/8 , 1/4 or 1/8 inch trunk diameter. Last post I made 3/8 inch trunks. Below are 1/4 inch trunks.
The sisal strands are separated and white glue was applied to the trunk portion.
I spray painted with a dark tan and while the paint was wet I sprinkled on some 12mm static grass (color does not matter).
Once dry I sprayed painted again and added fine ground foam (green blend).
Once dry I sprayed with an adhesive and sprinkled on Noch leaves. It is the leaves that make all the difference in the world.
I also played around with some Aspen trees I inherited a while back (2008?) from a local train store that shut down. Below is how they started.
I used the 3M spray adhesives and sprinkled on 12mm static grass. This time the color counts (green).
After the tree dried I sprayed the adhesive again and sprinkled on Noch leaves.
Don't know if I mention this previously - I found Martin Welberg Scencic Studios through Youtube.
This guy makes some great product (Holland) that can be bought from Scenic Express. He specializes in tufts and bushes.
