WS Field Grass Help

[yachtjim]

Can anybody tell me how to properly mount ws field grass to the layout? I know you grab a clump, cut it to length, and then not sure what to do. I've tried to stick it in a small hole but can't keep it from coming apart.

 

[Rico]

I don't know if that's what I have, it's in an unmarked bag.
What I've done is drill a small hole, twist some fibers together and poke them in by pushing the middle in. When it dries I trim to length.
I've also tried just sticking it in to a dab of glue but failed miserably!

 

[straight-track]

tool

Check this link out. I bought one and it works great ! http://www.micromark.com/SearchResult.aspx?deptIdFilter=0&searchPhrase=grass+planting+tool They sell the grass too ! Joe

 

[Jon NFL]

For clumps of long grass/weeds I use fine hemp/twine. With bent-end tweezers grab a small group of fibers about an 1/8 ench from end, clip off about 1/4 to 3/8 inch total length. I dip the fibers in green dry Tempora paint or leave natural color: then dip the bottom in carpenters glue. Place and, sometimes, hold the tops of the clump in place with my finger while withdrawing the tweezers. Some times I'll color the glue with brown dry Tempora.

A static grass applicator works very well for large areas of long grasses. I bought a cheap one online.
Regards,
Jon
http://www.dollhousedesigns.com/ModelRR/ModelRR.html

 

[NH Mike]

Here's how I do it with WS field grass. Use the WS Foam Tack glue which seems to be a very high resin content white glue. I squirt a spot onto a piece of scrap cardboard or paper. Then after twisting and pinching a full length tuft of field grass so it is random lengths I cut it to the length I want with scissors. Dip the cut end into the Tack glue and simply put it where you want it on the scenery. The Tack Glue is thick enough to hold the grass upright and in place immediatley and you have about 10 - 15 minutes working time before it sets to position the grass if it is leaning too much or whatever.

To keep the remaining grass tufts from separating after cutting off the part I am planting I fold a business card in half long ways to form a V trough and cut over that. The hairs fall into it mostly and although sort of spread out every which way I can easily get them lined up back into a bundle in the V in order to cut off another tuft.

In case you are wondering the Foam Tack is strong enough when cured so even my Binford 2000 vacuum cleaner doesn't suck the field grass off the scenery. No holes and no problems.

 

[eTraxx]

... even my Binford 2000 vacuum cleaner doesn't suck the field grass off the scenery ...

Ha! for the Tim Taylor yuk

 

[logandsawman]

field grass help

I was able to make very impressive field grass with sawdust. If you have a circular say and some dry boards, you can make some. My train board is 3/8" plywood. I put down a base layer of acrylic water based light green paint, purchased at the hardware store. I applied a different shade THICK, then sprinkled on the sawdust. After an hour or more of drying, I used the vacuum and cleaned up the loose stuff. The next day I lightly painted it with some more paint, or left some wood colored. The effect is very real grass. I actually used several shades in different places to simulate different types of vegetation, some areas like a large pasture, and some like woods/forest floor cover. Experiment, because you can always scrape it off or paint over it. I hope to get some of my photos on next week. I made some really cool trees, too.