Static Grass / Flocking Applicator (alternative to NOCH Gras Master)
Just wanted to share that I had tried building my own static grass tool, I tries the cheaper "sieve and fly swatter" version, which worked fine, then decided to build the larger more powerfull version with the negative ion generators (these are hard to find) tried a kit built one first, then sourced some higher voltage ones. Again, this worked fine and with nothing to compare it too i would say it was just as good as Noch's £130 version.
HOWEVER - After trying the Gras Master at a local shop, i was suitably impresse as the additional power (15kv) certainly makes a difference when comparing results. So, I decided to buy one despite the high price tag.
But wait... Whats this i see on a well know auction website, but a more powerfull and cheaper static grass applicator "The GrassTech II" (also available at
www.grasstech.info )
I decded to order one of these and WOW! - This tool operates at 18kv and upto 21kv if you use the 12v adaptor! (All this high voltage sounds scary, but it wont kill or hurt you, just makes you do a sily dance if you touch the wrongs bits!)
I immidiatley took it into my local model shops and they are now stocking it as they feel it is much better, and they are selling 3 times as many as the noch version as it is more affordable. I have also seen the tool for sale at some exhibitions here in the UK as well as in the Janurary edition of Railway Modeller magazine.
Anyway, not to sound like a saleman! - just wanted to share my excellnt find with others incase they want to purchase a powerfull tool but are on a budget,
Paul