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Scenic Express has pre mixed ground cover that have mixed colors and textures as well as small bits of sticks, etc. I use their Flock & Turf line, #EX882B Scrub Grass blend ( medium green to yellow mix ), and #EX886B Farm Pasture blend ( dark green to brown mix ). The Scrub Grass blend is a bit coarser than the Farm blend. Both come in a 32 oz shaker bottle for around $9 - $10 each. I also have mixed Woodland Scenics various colors and textures but the Scenic Express makes it a lot simpler.
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jdetray
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You may find this video from Woodland Scenics to be helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelSceneryExpert?feature=watch
The video shows how several WS products can be used, starting from a bare diorama to finished scenery.
- Jeff
https://www.youtube.com/user/ModelSceneryExpert?feature=watch
The video shows how several WS products can be used, starting from a bare diorama to finished scenery.
- Jeff
scroggin
Member
Yes
Im still new to this game myself but the way Im doing it is;
-Paint the ground thickly with a brown acrilic paint similar in color to to your dirt . sprinkle dry sieved dirt on the wet paint till you can hardly see the paint.
-Once it is thoroughly dry brush any loose dirt around with a broad dry brush to cover any bare areas then wet it with water and detergent using one of those bottle garden misters. Once its damp I dribble a mix of 50/50 PVA glue/water and added detergent to give even coverage everywhere.
This gives a very realistic looking base
-The fine ground cover materiels can be sprinkled on this base, dampened down with the mister then have 50/50 PVA dribbled all over them this will soak through them and glue them in place.
- Shrubs and trees need to be glued in place individually
Im still new to this game myself but the way Im doing it is;
-Paint the ground thickly with a brown acrilic paint similar in color to to your dirt . sprinkle dry sieved dirt on the wet paint till you can hardly see the paint.
-Once it is thoroughly dry brush any loose dirt around with a broad dry brush to cover any bare areas then wet it with water and detergent using one of those bottle garden misters. Once its damp I dribble a mix of 50/50 PVA glue/water and added detergent to give even coverage everywhere.
This gives a very realistic looking base
-The fine ground cover materiels can be sprinkled on this base, dampened down with the mister then have 50/50 PVA dribbled all over them this will soak through them and glue them in place.
- Shrubs and trees need to be glued in place individually
Woodland Scenics has the products that will allow you to do the same as in the pics. For a little more variety check out what is offered by Scenic Express.
www.scenicexpress.com
www.scenicexpress.com
Motley
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Make sure you get different colors to mix it up. Dark green, light green, and burnt green, and yellow. Also get these ground covers in both coarse and fine.
Just like in nature, nothing is perfect. Try to stay away from the lawn effect.
Add hills, rocky areas using plaster.
Just like in nature, nothing is perfect. Try to stay away from the lawn effect.
Add hills, rocky areas using plaster.
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Iron Horseman
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It is a lot easier than it looks. The very first time I ever tried it, I was amazed at both the ease and final result.
Scenic Express has pre mixed ground cover that have mixed colors and textures as well as small bits of sticks, etc. I use their Flock & Turf line, #EX882B Scrub Grass blend ( medium green to yellow mix ), and #EX886B Farm Pasture blend ( dark green to brown mix ). The Scrub Grass blend is a bit coarser than the Farm blend. Both come in a 32 oz shaker bottle for around $9 - $10 each. I also have mixed Woodland Scenics various colors and textures but the Scenic Express makes it a lot simpler.
Thanx for the info guys here is my first attempt at making a hill i see my first mistake is the plaster cloth shining throug i think i needed more paint for the base coat but other than that i am very happy with it 
i am making my second one much bigger and i hope for a better outcome i added pics of the old hill and the new one thats still work in progress lol
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i am making my second one much bigger and i hope for a better outcome i added pics of the old hill and the new one thats still work in progress lolSent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
Motley
Active Member
Thats not too bad for your first try.
But those dark redish spots are too dark. Get some real dirt/sand from outside. Use a flower sifter to get all the big chunks out. Then using a paint brush, paint on those dark areas with elmers white glue. Then sprinke into those dark spots the dirt/sand.
Then you can come back with some more ground cover and put the final touches on it.
But those dark redish spots are too dark. Get some real dirt/sand from outside. Use a flower sifter to get all the big chunks out. Then using a paint brush, paint on those dark areas with elmers white glue. Then sprinke into those dark spots the dirt/sand.
Then you can come back with some more ground cover and put the final touches on it.
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