N scale Trees

[Scottew7]

I started n scale after doing ho for a short time and decided I need more room, so I made the switch. I have a few diffierent size trees. from 1 inch to maybe 4 or five. They all look good on some on my mountains when my trains good by it, but some just don't look realistic. I know all trees are different sizes but it there a size range I need to stick to for n scale? Seems Like they are too small or look like huge redwoods.

 

[Will_annand]

Usually model trees are too small compared to reality.

Up here in Central Ontario trees are large, sugar maples are 16-22 meters high. That would translate to 10-14 cm (4-5.5 inches)

Oak tress can get up to 27 meters high. That would translate to 17 cm (6.75 inches)

While Pines run about 24-34 meters high. That would translate to 15-21 cm (6-8 inches)

So for a protoypical look, your trees should be 10-21cm tall (4-8 inches)

Have a look at this site:
http://environ.binghamton.edu/urban/environ.html

Take a look around your area for the type of trees that grow there.

 

[diablo]

buy some dowels, and a piece of green furnace filter material, and make your own trees that look realistic, and tall as they should be. Works for this modeler. I love tall pines, forests of em, and mountain scenery.

 

[Will_annand]

furnace filter material is not the best.

I use BBQ skewers and scouring pads.

The local dollare store provides a wealth of scenic material.

 

[fwcrr]

Trees from furnace filter and/or scouring pads

Any chance that either of you can post a picture?
thanks,

 

[LFDRR]

Try this thread. Great looking too.

http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5015