I love it Evert!. Hey I have been doing alot of this stuff to MY railroad, as you saw on your facebook site, and it took awhile , as is yours....and by the time I pulled off the masking tape over the tracks it left a nasty residue that was nearly impossible to remove....what syour trick?
Forgive me if you already did, but would you consider making a video of how you made the static grass applicator? I know you did one using a electronic fly swatter but it appears this is a different beast???
Brilliant vid! Love your laid back style and the music - you've got real skill man. You make it look so easy!! Have you built a new static grass applicator? It doesn't look like your original fly swatter model.
You know what you should do to get rid of the "golf corse" type look to your grass is what I did. try dry brushing some different colors into it such as yellows, and browns. It breaks up the constant green color and adds more realism.
hmm you should get some multiple lenth static grass and mix it up so it comes out not so uniform or add some longer stuff to the golf course like stuff cheers
Oh, and I forgot to compliment you on the idea of using a probe (paper clip?) instead of a nail in the substrate to make the electrical connection. I have always thought an application wasn't practical as the idea of putting in nails every where seemed tedious. Your solution is elegant.
do not know anything about building railroad dioramas....but what you doing is great...because grass in nature it grows in patches..not like golf course grass...with is artificialy planted by man...
Great video as always, probably you have been asked a hundred times before, What camera are you using for the vids.
Very enjoyable watching, cheers
Steve.
redbaron1020 1 month ago
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thebige61 1 week ago
Hi, just wanted to say thanks for the info on the dirt and I will try it when the snow melts..lol..Your video and experience are very helpful.. thxs
DavidsRailroad 1 month ago
may i thank you for answering all my questions, i think i posted about 7 over your videos and you have answered them all, thanks again mate.
jasonandjoesrailway 1 month ago
imo the grass looks good.
WarcraftHermit 2 months ago
Yeah, what Dennis said!
mocharger06 2 months ago
Dude, excellent job!
warbonet65 2 months ago
Good job Evert, Thanks and keep them coming
dennis p
Dperkinssr1 2 months ago
I love it Evert!. Hey I have been doing alot of this stuff to MY railroad, as you saw on your facebook site, and it took awhile , as is yours....and by the time I pulled off the masking tape over the tracks it left a nasty residue that was nearly impossible to remove....what syour trick?
kernelsac 2 months ago
@kernelsac have you tried zippo fuel or acetone on a rag? that will take the glue off just keep it away from the ties.
jay600katana 2 months ago
Forgive me if you already did, but would you consider making a video of how you made the static grass applicator? I know you did one using a electronic fly swatter but it appears this is a different beast???
dmiller121 2 months ago 7
Outstanding video! Keep them coming!
aocruiser 2 months ago
Brilliant vid! Love your laid back style and the music - you've got real skill man. You make it look so easy!! Have you built a new static grass applicator? It doesn't look like your original fly swatter model.
bartoncessna1 2 months ago
Yes the latter looks much better. Fine job
jmarksbery 2 months ago
Great video and music! you're doing an static job, no pun intended.
retrainrun 2 months ago
@retrainrun
"an static job"
Fail English much?
ScalesandGills 2 months ago
Would an old electiric shaver help with the "gold course" area?
Sinistar24 2 months ago in playlist Building the Excursion Train & Coal Mine Scenes
looks great, always good to watch here seeing what you do and how well its come along :D thanks for the videos really great
TheGazinator1 2 months ago
You know what you should do to get rid of the "golf corse" type look to your grass is what I did. try dry brushing some different colors into it such as yellows, and browns. It breaks up the constant green color and adds more realism.
Tjallen01010 2 months ago
hmm you should get some multiple lenth static grass and mix it up so it comes out not so uniform or add some longer stuff to the golf course like stuff cheers
pyronathanpyro 2 months ago
Oh, and I forgot to compliment you on the idea of using a probe (paper clip?) instead of a nail in the substrate to make the electrical connection. I have always thought an application wasn't practical as the idea of putting in nails every where seemed tedious. Your solution is elegant.
Terranscapes 2 months ago
Is that static grass applicator the one you made from the fly swatter? Looks like its working great. :)
Terranscapes 2 months ago
Great video. What make(s) of static grass do you use?
Harv1UK 2 months ago
Great video as always! And that music is soo cool, my favourite!
For the "golf course" grass problem maybe you could fix it up by adding some buildings on top or bushes and trees to cover it up?
Or making a golf course diorama out of it! :D
Toxicrafa 2 months ago
Another outstanding how-to video . . . Thanks so much and keep them coming!!!
Dave
Long Island, NY
downhillracer737 2 months ago
do not know anything about building railroad dioramas....but what you doing is great...because grass in nature it grows in patches..not like golf course grass...with is artificialy planted by man...
FrenzyandLazerbeak 2 months ago