Gluing static grass

[scottie3158]

I would never of thought to use Squishy up liquid with it or to thin it Down. I’ll definitely have to try that
Do you have a PVA of choice?

Si,
No I just use the big tubes from a craft shop.

 

[Tim Marlow]

I use cheap PVA from a pound shop.

 

[Scratchbuilder]

I put little blobs of pva all over in a random pattern and all not at once, then take an applicator and sprinkle the long grass over the area. Then if I want some longer grass I cut it from a cheap paintbrush bought from the local diy shop. Once the whole area is covered then I get to work with first the base coat of black primer and once dry then start to colour the grass....

 

[Si Benson]

I put little blobs of pva all over in a random pattern and all not at once, then take an applicator and sprinkle the long grass over the area. Then if I want some longer grass I cut it from a cheap paintbrush bought from the local diy shop. Once the whole area is covered then I get to work with first the base coat of black primer and once dry then start to colour the grass....

Currently trying the ‘paint the lot with black primer’ painting technique….not sure how it’s going

 

[Panzerwrecker]

Currently trying the ‘paint the lot with black primer’ painting technique….not sure how it’s going

It really is the best method. Not only does it hide any glossy sheen that the PVA might leave but the majority of static grasses I have ever used also leave an unnatural sheen. You can’t really go wrong with applying all the groundworks then applying a black or dark earth coloured primer for a shadow base coat. There are a plethora of green grass coloured acrylics and it’s also simple to mix yellow and blues to get the perfect highlighted grass tones.


Best of luck

 

[Lee Drennen]

Si. here’s some better pics I use a paint roller or brush to apply

 

[Si Benson]

Si. here’s some better pics I use a paint roller or brush to apply View attachment 492781View attachment 492782View attachment 492783View attachment 492784View attachment 492785

That works well Lee…..looks really good

 

[Scratchbuilder]

It should be ok. Choose different greens and randomly spray small areas working from light to dark colours.... once you have your grass colours you can then spray around the area with an earth/grey mix to cover any blank spaces.
Check out this part of my Centurion AVLB base that I have just finished, that might help you.

 

[Si Benson]

It should be ok. Choose different greens and randomly spray small areas working from light to dark colours.... once you have your grass colours you can then spray around the area with an earth/grey mix to cover any blank spaces.
Check out this part of my Centurion AVLB base that I have just finished, that might help you.

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I’d be more than happy to get a result like that…..very Nice

 

[Si Benson]

So with your combined helpful tips and some very helpful links to YouTube sites I’ve had a go and producing something to suit a 1 72 build Im working on.




Interested to hear what you think

 

[Jim R]

Interested to hear what you think

Well I think you've done very well indeed. Looks great.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well,my tuppany Groats worth is....
... A fine job there Si, very convincing indeed mate,love it

 

[Andy T]

I'd say that's worked great. Very nicely done.

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Si, now that is really good, was the concrete/path a cork sheet to start? Well done.

 

[Lee Drennen]

A Master all ready great job looks convincing

 

[Si Benson]

Thanks very much gents.
If I’m honest I was just mimicking what Nightshift did in his video and listening to how you guys do it. So i won’t take credit…

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[Si Benson]

Si, now that is really good, was the concrete/path a cork sheet to start? Well done.

Hi Mike,
Yes I did use thin cork sheet (3mm) for the concrete slab.
Glad you like and thanks again for your help

 

[adt70hk]

Si that's turned out very nicely indeed! I would be really chuffed with that!

ATB.

Andrew

 

[adt70hk]

Thanks very much gents.
If I’m honest I was just mimicking what Nightshift did in his video and listening to how you guys do it. So i won’t take credit…

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Watched the video earlier today.... I'm off work sick.... Nothing serious..... And I have to say you've done a really great job of recreating his base.

Great work Si!!

 

[Si Benson]

Watched the video earlier today.... I'm off work sick.... Nothing serious..... And I have to say you've done a really great job of recreating his base.

Great work Si!!

Off sick watching youtube modelling videos all day! You poor old thing ….Good to read it’s nothing serious.

Im glad you liked it because it was enjoyable for me too.

Much of it will be covered by the tank